Welcome To The Sanctuary
Sanctuary Reopening Notice
Our official reopening date will be Tuesday March 31st at 9 AM. Like always, please remember to make a booking to guarantee a spot as we will likely be busy for the first few weeks of reopening. We are excited to finally be able to open again after these three long months and look forward to seeing you all soon!
Trail Notice
Currently both East Dike and North Dike trails closed as they were not able to have repairs completed durring the bridge closure. Additionally, several other trails currently have rough walking surfaces and may not be accessible to those with strolers/ mobility issues. Wear appropriate footwear and use these trails with caution. Affected trails will be marked with signs.
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.
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.
EASTER LONG WEEKEND HOURS
Friday April 3rd: 9am to 4pm
Saturday April 4th: 9am to 4pm
Sunday April 5th: 9am to 4pm
Monday April 6th: Closed
New Admission Prices
For more information please click here.
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.
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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