Cranberry Marsh/Starratt Wildlife Management Area

The Cranberry Marsh extends across 319 hectares of wetland habitat with sedges, cattails, and stretches of open water surrounded by aspen trees.

The British Columbia Ministry established this protected area in 2013 to safeguard the freshwater marsh as a critical breeding ground for migratory birds.

First Nations communities maintain access to the marsh area for their traditional practices and resource gathering activities throughout the seasons.

The area features a 5.5-kilometer loop trail with wheelchair access from the Best Western Hotel parking lot and includes observation towers for wildlife viewing.

Located at the intersection of Columbian and Thompson-Okanagan bird migration corridors, this marsh provides habitat for the protected American Bittern.

GPS coordinates: 52.79167,-119.22944

Latest update: August 23, 2025 19:33