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. All visitors require reservations. 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.
December Sanctuary Hours
Most December days Tuesday to Sunday- Open- Entry 9 am to 3 pm, all visitors exit by 4 pm.
December 24th (Christmas Eve) Open- Entry 9 am to 11 am, early closing, all visitors exit by 1 pm.
Christmas Day Closed
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).
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