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Supporting Bird Friendly Communities
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary is home to over 200 bird species. Compared to other Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in the region, the Nature Sanctuary is an eBird hotspot with the second-most-biodiverse site with unrestricted access.
Read MoreGift Shop purchases support conservation and our restoration education programs!
Our Gift Shop is also home to our Visitor Services team who can help answer questions, share information about upcoming events, and show you around the Nature House!
Read MoreStarting small – Seed Sowers help establish new native plants to restore our ecosystem.
The Nature Sanctuary has launched an exciting Native Plant Growers Program, aimed at enhancing onsite ecosystem restoration efforts and supporting community participation and knowledge sharing.
Read MoreBeautiful hand-crafted Silver Swans items support Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
The Silver Swans are a group of fabric artists, crafters, and quilters who come together in friendship to create fabric art and quilted items for the Nature Sanctuary.
Read MoreNature Learning for all ages!
Our educational programs are designed to connect with and supplement the BC provincial core learning objectives such as critical thinking, effective communication, and personal responsibility.
Read MoreImmerse yourself in nature for restorative Forest Bathing
Forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, means taking in the forest atmosphere with all one’s senses. Not simply a walk in the woods, it’s a conscious, contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest.
Read MoreA vital urban sanctuary
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary is celebrating 50 years of service as a community hub for sharing nature conservation and stewardship in 2025.
Read MoreNature inspired calendar and greeting cards
Take a little piece of nature home with you with our 2025 Calendar and Greeting Card series.
Read MoreImportant designation for biodiversity on Christmas Hill
Christmas Hill is a valuable remnant of endangered Garry Oak ecosystems, an oak-forested urban hilltop with no roads or vehicle traffic, but with a well-defined internal trail system and strategic fencing to protect sensitive areas.
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