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Discover Sanctuary
in an Urban World.

Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is an accessible green space in an urban landscape and includes two distinct ecosystems, a wetland around Swan Lake and a rocky, Garry oak-forest on top of Christmas Hill. Both habitats are home to an incredible array of rare and threatened native plants and wild animals.

Anna's Hummingbird mother feeding her young.

Anna's Hummingbird mother feeding her young.

Bumble bee on white variety of red-flowering currant.

Bumble bee on white variety of red-flowering currant.

Volunteers learn hands-on restoration.

Volunteers learn hands-on restoration.

About Us

The Sanctuary is a living classroom fostering a greater understanding of nature through direct experience. Educational programs are available for all ages that encourage stewardship of the natural environment.

To protect our native plants and wildlife (particularly ground nesting birds), please remember that dogs are not permitted in the Sanctuary.

Managed by a non-profit society, this urban refuge provides an exceptional opportunity to bring people and nature together.

We welcome you to explore and discover!

228
bird species
131
acres of wetland
70,000
annual visitors
4,000
Native plants sold each year
228
bird species
131
acres of wetland
70,000
annual visitors
4.5 km
walking trails

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