Burges and James Gadsden Provincial Park, Nature reserve near Golden, Canada.

Burges and James Gadsden Provincial Park is a nature reserve situated between the Trans Canada Highway and the Columbia River, featuring marshlands, forests, and extensive wetland systems. The protected area covers about 404 hectares and supports diverse wildlife and plant communities adapted to this riverside environment.

The protected area was established in 1965 when pioneer Burges James Gadsden donated land to British Columbia. This gift laid the foundation for the park and helped ensure the long-term protection of these important wetlands.

Before European settlement, the area was hunting and fishing ground for First Nations, mainly the Secwepemc. In 1807 David Thompson reached the Columbia River at the mouth of the Blaeberry River, which he called Portage Creek, coming from Howse Pass. The park is named after Burges James Gadsden, a Columbia Valley settler who donated the land for its original portion in 1965.

The park is a day-use area with no campsites for tents or motorhomes, so visitors park and explore on foot. It lies 10 km north of Golden, between the Columbia River to the west and Highway 95 and a Canadian Pacific rail line to the east, with the Blaeberry River mouth marking the northern boundary. Wildlife viewing and hiking are the main activities.

The park sits on the Pacific Flyway, providing critical resting and feeding grounds for thousands of migratory birds each year during their seasonal journeys. This location makes it a vital stopover for birds traveling between North and South America.