Birding

Amazing views. And that’s just our birds.

With its lush parks, glorious trails, forests and streaming waters, there’s no better place for birding than Kelowna, BC. This area of the Okanagan Valley offers some of the best shorebirding, gull-watching and urban birding experiences in BC. Kelowna, plays host to hundreds of birds in dozens of varieties. Better still, their locations are all within easy access – either by bus or taxi within city limits, or just a short drive from the city.

Rotary Marsh Bird Sanctuary

Located at the mouth of Brandt's Creek and can be accessed though Waterfront Park or Sunset Drive. Much of the sanctuary is man-made, blending in magnificently with adjacent Okanagan Lake and nearby residential complexes.

Chichester Bird Sanctuary

From Rutland Road turn west onto Fitzpatrick Road; continue along Fitzpatrick about 500 meters, then turn south onto Chichester Court. Proceed to the end of the road and park; a series of trails guide you through the ponds.

Carney Pond

Access Carney Pond via the Okanagan Rail Trail. You can access the Okanagan Rail Trail from Lougheed Road and head north on the trail until you reach the pond.

Maude – Roxby Bird Sanctuary

The walkway through this bird sanctuary is accessible at the end of Francis Ave. To access the sanctuary from downtown Kelowna take Abbott Street south to Francis Ave; turn right onto Francis and park at the end of the road.  Sorry, no dogs.

Munson’s Pond

This is a relatively small pond that is sometimes covered with waterbirds. Take Benvoulin to Munson’s Road traveling west until you reach the pond. Much of the area surrounding the pond is private property so please respect this area.

Robert Lake

At the north end of Curtis Road, just off Valley Road, Robert Lake is one of the best areas for shorebirds in the interior of BC.