Swan Lake Highlights

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.

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.

Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary is celebrating 50 years of service as a community hub for sharing nature conservation and stewardship in 2025.

Take a little piece of nature home with you with our 2025 Calendar and Greeting Card series.

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.