Welcome To The Sanctuary
The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is less than one hour's drive from the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is one of 92 federal Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in Canada. Public use is managed by the British Columbia Waterfowl Society under a long-term agreement with Environment Canada.
Please visit our website page Planning Your Visit for hours, how to book your visit, admissions, driving instructions and visitor rules for this important conservation area.
All visitors require reservations.
Reservations open three days ahead and are available up to 8 am of the day in question.
If a day is no longer visible, all spots have been booked or the reservations for the day have closed.
Click here to make a reservation.
Thanksgiving Day weekend
We expect to be busy on the Thanksgiving Day weekend, please remember to make a reservation before you arrive!
We would like to remind you that there will be NO ENTRY between 11 am and 1 pm.
Last entry for drop-ins (if room available): 2:30 pm - last entry for reservations: 3 pm.
Opening Hours:
Saturday, 11 October - 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday, 12 October - 9 am to 4 pm
Monday, 13 October - 9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday, 14 October -
CLOSED
Please leave your dog at home!
We would like to remind everyone, that dogs are not allowed on the premises of the bird sanctuary. This includes the Parking Lot. It is not an option to leave your dog in the car while you visit the sanctuary. Even on an a fall or winter day, cars can heat up fast. As we care about your furry friends, please, leave your dogs at home or in the care of a responsible person while visiting us.
Fall and Winter reminder
As we turn into fall and winter and as the weather is turning wet, we would like to remind you to dress for the elements and wear appropriate footwear.
Some of our trails can get pretty slippery after rains and the wind can easily be underestimated. Making a reservation is highly recommended as it allows us to contact you in case of unforseen closures due to windfalls or snow later in the season.
Avian Flu Alert!
WASH YOUR HANDS AND DO NOT TOUCH THE BIRDS, PLEASE!
There is a current outbreak of Avian Influenza in BC, affecting many wild birds and many domestic birds (poultry farms). One local Fraser Valley person has also contracted the disease. Most local poultry operations are either under quarantine or their flocks have been destroyed because of the disease outbreak, and the presence of H5N1 has been confirmed in many sick or dead wild birds and wildlife species. (read more).
Injured Birds or Animals
The George C. Reifel Mirgratory Bird Sanctuary is not an animal rescue and does not care for sick and injured birds.
Please turn to one of the following organizations if you find an injured bird or animal.
For injured birds (and bats): Wildlife Rescue (Phone: 604-526-7275), Mon-Sun 9am to 3pm
For injured raptors and owls: Orphaned Wildlife Rescue (OWL) (Phone: 604-946-3171), 24h-Raptor Emergency Hotline
For injured mammals: Critter Care (Phone: 604-530-2064 ext. 3), Mon-Sun 9am to 5pm
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