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Wildlife Viewing & Birding
Around Creston

A couple bird watching in creston bc

Wildlife
Viewing

Creston, BC is home to some truly unique natural habitats making it a migratory paradise for birders and wildlife lovers alike! Discover the world-renowned wetlands of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, our vast mountain forests, and the majestic Kootenay Lake, home to a diverse array of species like Ospreys, Blue Herons, Grizzly Bears, Kokanee Salmon and White Sturgeons. Experience the thrill of observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats - take a bird-watching canoe tour through the wetlands or enjoy wildlife viewing in our nearby provincial parks. Join us on an unforgettable adventure that will leave you in awe of nature's wonders here in Creston, BC!

Exploring Creston Valley's Rich Biodiversity: A Guide to Wildlife Viewing

Exploring Creston Valley's Rich Biodiversity: A Guide to Wildlife Viewing

Spring weather is near at hand! Here is a list of unique creatures that call this place home and some hot spots in the area to find them!

Creston Valley Bird Festival

Creston Valley Bird Festival

Get ready to spread your wings and join us for an unforgettable celebration of feathered friends and the vital wetlands they call home!

Riverside Wilderness Park-Goat River

Riverside Wilderness Park-Goat River

The rustic Wilderness Riverside Park currently provides the only public access to the Goat River along a nice stretch of river rock sandbar.

Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre

Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre

The Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centres offers environmental education and awareness programs at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area

Kianuko Provincial Park

Kianuko Provincial Park

Kianuko Provincial Park is a pristine backcountry are a in the southern Purcell Mountains east of Kootenay Lake and north of Creston.

Kootenay Lake

Kootenay Lake

The incredibly peaceful and scenic Kootenay Lake is a long, narrow and deep fjord-like lake located between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain

Duck Lake

Duck Lake

Part of the CVWMA, Duck Lake is known for great large mouth bass fishing as well as amazing bird viewing opportunities.

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area

The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a lush wetland habitat located 11 km west of Creston.

Stagleap Provincial Park

Stagleap Provincial Park

Located at the summit of the highest all weather highway pass in BC, one of the highest paved highways in Canada!

CVWMA Trails

CVWMA Trails

The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a lush wetland habitat with easy, year-round access to kilometres of flat-top dyke trails.

Legend Logos & Yaqan Nukiy Heritage Centre

Legend Logos & Yaqan Nukiy Heritage Centre

The Legend Logos Gift Shop is where you will find unique First Nations gifts & learn about the local Yaqan Nukiy Ktunaxa Culture.

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