Alaksen National Wildlife Area

The reserve spans 349 hectares across former deltaic islands connected by causeways and dykes, featuring marshlands, mudflats, and woodland areas.

Established in 1972, the area received protection under the Canada Wildlife Act in 1976 and gained international recognition as a Ramsar site in 1987.

The reserve serves as an educational center for wildlife conservation, offering three distinct hiking trails through diverse natural environments.

Visitors can access the area from 9 AM to 3 PM on weekdays, with facilities including parking lots and washrooms near the main entrance.

The delta hosts up to 1.4 million birds annually migrating between Siberia and South America, including flocks of 25,000 snow geese during fall migration.

Location: Metro Vancouver Regional District

Inception: 1972

Part of: Fraser River Delta

Website: https://canada.ca/fr/environnement-changement-climatique/services/reserves-nationales-faune/existantes/alaksen.html

GPS coordinates: 49.10231,-123.17425

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:30