The Beginning of Aspen Valley

Audrey Tournay, founder and director of Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, moved to the beautiful Parry Sound area in 1969 from St. Catharines, Ontario. As a high school teacher she would teach her classrooms about our wildlife and dispel the many myths about raccoons, porcupines, skunks etc. In 1972, Audrey moved to Aspen Valley and it was then that the first raccoon was rehabilitated. Since then, thousands of wild animals have been directed to her care. In 1982, Audrey finished her teaching career and completely dedicated her life to the care of orphaned and injured animals, never turning an animal away. Aspen Valley’s reputation as a refuge grew from there. In 2004, the International Fund of Animal Welfare awarded Audrey with an Animal Action Award for her dedication and love for all creatures. Her wonderful work continues to this day.

Aspen Valley is a non-profit, non-government funded, registered charity which survives solely on donations from individuals who care about the preservation of our wildlife and believe in the work Audrey started.