George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary offers birding, birdwatching, and nature appreciation.
Don't leave without...
- Birding
- Birdwatching
- Nature appreciation
What To Bring
Overview
A migratory bird sanctuary located less than one hour's drive from the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is one of 92 federal Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in Canada. Public use is managed by the British Columbia Waterfowl Society under a long-term agreement with Environment Canada.
Quick Facts
- Type
- migratory bird sanctuary
- Coordinates
- 49.1029, -123.1898
Good to know
- Hours & season
Thanksgiving Long Weekend Hours — Saturday October 10th: 9 AM - 4 PM
Thanksgiving Long Weekend Hours — Sunday October 11th: 9 AM - 4 PM
Thanksgiving Long Weekend Hours — Monday October 12th: 9 AM - 4 PM
Thanksgiving Long Weekend Hours — Tuesday October 13th: Closed
9 am to 4 pm
- Fees & reservations
A fee applies. as of Oct 11, 2026
Reservations — All visitors require reservations. Reservations open three days ahead and are available up to 8 am of the day in question.
Reservations are required for all visitors. Our system is free and is designed to schedule and regulate visits to the Sanctuary.
Daily Admission prices — Adults: $ 10.00 Seniors (65+): $ 8.00 Children (2-14): $ 7.00
Annual Admission passes — Family: $ 140 Individual: $ 70
- Getting there & parking
The Sanctuary is 13 km west of Ladner in the Municipality of Delta.
From Ladner, follow Ladner Trunk Road (Highway 10) west to 47A Avenue and on to River Road. Follow River Road westward for 3 km and cross the bridge on your right onto Westham Island. Follow the main road to where it ends and there is a sign pointing left towards the driveway entrance gates of the Sanctuary. Follow the driveway 1 km to the Sanctuary parking lot and our facilities.
- Facilities
- Designated picnic facilities
- Dogs & pets
Dogs are not allowed on the premises of the bird sanctuary, including the Parking Lot.
- Rules
Our rules reflect wildlife laws that protect birds and their habitats, and we also restrict activities which disturb birds or threaten the enjoyment and safety of others.
Prohibited items — No bicycles, tricycles, skateboards or other wheeled forms of locomotion except for wheelchairs and strollers; No dogs or any other domestic or exotic animals; No sports equipment, musical instruments, remote-controlled devices or devices with speakers. No drones, either, please.
- Safety & notices
Closed — Mondays (except for specific statutory holidays)
More details
- Animal Rescue
- The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is not an animal rescue and does not care for sick and injured birds.
- Last entry
- drop ins: 2:30 pm reservations 3 pm
- Bird Seed
- $ 2
- Wildlife laws
- No hunting or fishing; No cutting, picking, damaging or removing vegetation, and no disturbing or removing soil, sand, gravel or other material; No destroying or harrassing of any birds or wildlife, carcasses, nests or eggs.
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