Risk Management Policies for Visitors to our Farm

The Galey family and staff welcome all visitors to their Market, Corn Maze and Railway during posted Open Hours only. We wish to make your time with us fun and educational.

Ours is one of a handful of farms left in the Saanich area, and more unique because of our Agri-tourism attractions. We are a working farm with a variety of moving attractions, playground apparatus, animals, insects, and more. To ensure everyone’s comfort and safety we expect all our visitors to use common sense, and to obey the following instructions, rules, and guidelines at all times.

All visitors must comply with Galey Farms’ staff instructions and requests, as well as signage. Failure to do so may lead to injury, removal from an activity and ejection from the premises.
All visitors, especially pre-school children and school aged children, must be familiar with the use of STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, and GO safety practice.
Only infants that are not yet walking and must be carried by a parent or guardian are free. Parents and helpers are welcome on these days and will pay the activity rate set for their group.
Assistants, on-duty caring for “Low Incident” individuals, with and presenting a Leisure Card, are free.
In the event of a medical emergency, Galey Farms’ staff only provides some basic first aid and a 911 call-in. Insect bites and allergies may pose problems requiring specialized treatment (e.g. Epi-Pen). Visitors with general hypersensitive and/or anaphylactic reactions must bring their own personal first aid kits, medical history information and should identify themselves to Galey Farms staff upon arrival.
All our attractions and operating hours are weather sensitive. Galey Farms reserves the right to open and close its attractions as deemed necessary. It is the responsibility of the leaders of a pre-booked group(s) to call the Farm at 250-477-5713 to confirm our operating hours when weather conditions are suspect.
GaleyFarms does not accept liability for events cancelled due to weather conditions.
Visitors are responsible for dressing to prevailing weather conditions. Sensible shoes for walking on gravel, hog fuel and dirt are a must. Nighttime visitors riding the train may bring a small blanket for extra comfort.
Most pathways and attractions are wheelchair and stroller friendly under ideal weather conditions. Children and adults in wheelchairs can ride the train and hay wagon with the help of their personal caregiver. Wheelchairs and strollers must be left behind when riding the train and hay wagon in semi-secure areas.
No dogs are allowed on the farm.
Picnic tables, large tent and barbeques are available to groups and individuals. Those wishing to bring snacks or prepare food at the farm are welcome. Galey Farms expects these groups and individuals to be solely responsible for meeting Food Safe requirements and for their clean up.
Attraction facilities, Corn Maze, Train, Western Town, Lookout Bridge, washrooms, parking lots and premises’ roadways are under minimal to no supervision.
Children must be under Parent/Supervisor/Leader adult care at all times. Adults who are Parents/Supervisors/Leaders, in addition to what is generally expected, must specifically ensure children in their care understand and apply the rules stated and/or posted for the activity they are involved with while on Galey Farms premises. In situations where there is non-compliance toward any safety rules, or a behavior is hazardous to self and/or others, Parent/Supervisor/Leader adults must act with appropriate measures to restore the necessary and applicable correct behaviors.
Galey Farms recommends: 8 years and under, 1 adult per 5 children; 9-12 years, 1 adult per 10 children; 13 years and over, 1 adult per 15 children. For night visitors in October, to our Festival of Fear, parents are advised most attractions are rated PG13.
Illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco and fireworks are not permitted on Galey Farm premises. All visitors are advised that Galey Farm staff and/or security personnel, particularly during nighttime operation, reserve the right to conduct bag checks and “pat down” at their discretion. Alcohol and illegal drugs will be confiscated, Police assistance requested, remaining tickets forfeited without reimbursements, and ejection of individual(s).
Individuals wishing to smoke cigarettes or vape may do so only in their parked vehicle.
All visitors are expected to report incidents of danger to self and/or public safety, injury, property damage and equipment malfunctions to Galey Staff before leaving the premises. The best time to resolve personal and safety issues is when all concerned are present.
During a “Shutdown and Evacuation Procedure”, all visitors are expected to follow the instructions and directions given by Galey Farms Staff and Security Personnel. Your responsibility for assisting in the maintenance of order and efficient movement is paramount to personal and group safety.

Train Rules

Ride at your own risk.
Remain seated at all times.
Do not de-train until instructed by an Engineer.
Keep all body parts and belongings inside train cars at all times.
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
No loose items on the train. Keep cameras, purses, packs, etc. tucked inside train cars. Ensure all clothing and footwear is secure.
Please stay off train tracks.
Please leave strollers, walkers, wagons and other wheeled items off the loading platform.
Wheelchair passengers will be loaded first and unloaded last.
Purchase of train tickets includes acceptance of the Rules and Regulations.
Obey Galey Farms staff and volunteers at all times.
Galey Farms staff and volunteers reserve the right to refuse ride access at any time.
Failure to observe and obey these rules, signs and instructions could result in an accident or injury.

Hay Ride Rules

Do not stand until the wagon has come to a complete stop
ONLY step on and off the wagon when an employee of Galey Farms is there to assist you
If you need additional assistance, inform the operator BEFORE each loading and unloading
Keep arms and legs inside the wagon at all times
Please make sure pumpkins are secure at all times
Do not throw straw
No food or drink
No smoking

Please use common sense at all times for safety for yourself and other passengers.

Corn Maze Rules

No smoking
No littering
No running
Stay on paths
Proper footwear required
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times
No throwing ANYTHING!
Do not damage or throw corn
No foul language
No climbing on bridge rails or fences
No damaging props or displays

Failure to comply with these rules will result in an immediate eviction from the farm without refund.

Carnevil House Rules

Stay in your group
No smoking or vaping
No food or drinks inside
No unaccompanied children
Do not touch the props, monsters, or scenery
no flash photography
No running or pushing.

Carnevil Disclaimer

Enter this attraction at your own risk!

We will not be responsible for lost items, fear/emotional distress or injury caused by accidents or disregard of our posted rules.

This attraction has very dark areas, and uses strobe lights and atmospheric fog effects, so guests with severe asthma, claustrophobia or epilepsy should use discretion.

Carnevil WARNING

This Haunted House contains spooky scenes and effects. Parental discretion is advised.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult – No Exceptions.

Please watch your step, as the Haunted House is dimly lit.

Eating, drinking, and smoking are not permitted in the Haunted House.

For your own safety and the safety of others, please do not touch the actors of the props and scenery.