Creston Valley Wildlife Management area . . . 240 bird species
that include raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl, white-tailed
deer and coyotes. Excellent birdwatching during the months of April,
May, June, July, August, September and October. Access by paved road.
Kokanee
Creek Provincial Park . . . white-tailed and mule deer, spawning
kokanee, birdwatching for shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl and songbirds.
Viewing spawning kokanee best during August and September. Months of
May, June, July, August, September and October are good birdwatching
months. Access by paved road.
Hill Creek . . . spawning kokanee, ospreys, eagles, mink,
otters, deer and black bears. Wildlife viewing year round. The month
of October is best for viewing spawning kokanee. Access paved and secondary
roads.
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Gerrard . . . spawning rainbow trout and kokanee, black bear,
deer, moose and waterfowl. View spawning rainbow trout during May, kokanee
spawning best in September. Access by secondary road.
Lower
Arrow Lake/ Syringa Creek Provincial Park . . . deer, black bears
and bighorn sheep. Viewing bighorn sheep is year round, deer viewing
is best from January to July, view black bears during June and July.
Access by secondary road.
Pend d'Orelle Valley . . . both white-tailed and mule deer,
coyotes, raptors and songbirds. Best viewing for white-tailed deer is
from January to the end of April, viewing mule deer best during the
months of May and June. Access by paved and secondary roads.
The
following BC Adventure Members offer services to visitors of this area:
Halcyon Hot Springs: With spectacular mountain scenery and wilderness Halcyon Hot Springs on Arrow Lake is the perfect place for you. There’s mountain biking, canoeing, ATV touring, and wildlife viewing -- plus comfortable accommodations and wellness programs. more
Kootenay Kingfisher Guiding Services: Fish the Kootenay’s for world class Gerard Rainbow, Bull Trout & Walleye on the Arrow & Kootenay Lakes, & Columbia River. Full time licensed guide Brad Stubbs offers guided day trips & and all inclusive packages, and provides you with exceptional service. more
The Cabins at Whitetail: Enjoy the splendor and tranquility of the Purcell Mountains & a well appointed cabin with today’s modern conveniences. There’s fishing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, and x-country skiing – plus pack trips into the famous Purcell Wilderness Conserv... more
WildWays Adventure Sports: There’s amazing world-class biking on the Trans Canada Trails Kettle Valley Railway – plus river & lake kayaking, & women’s activities. Our store has the finest equipment, gear, & clothing. Join friends, take a family trip, or learn to kayak with the best. more
WildWays Adventure Sports: There’s amazing world-class biking on the Trans Canada Trails Kettle Valley Railway – plus river & lake kayaking, & women’s activities. Our store has the finest equipment, gear, & clothing. Join friends, take a family trip, or learn to kayak with the best. more
Creston Valley Wildlife Management area . . . 240 bird species
that include raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl, white-tailed
deer and coyotes. Excellent birdwatching during the months of April,
May, June, July, August, September and October. Access by paved road.
Hill Creek . . . spawning kokanee, ospreys, eagles, mink,
otters, deer and black bears. Wildlife viewing year round. The month
of October is best for viewing spawning kokanee. Access paved and secondary
roads.
Gerrard . . . spawning rainbow trout and kokanee, black bear,
deer, moose and waterfowl. View spawning rainbow trout during May, kokanee
spawning best in September. Access by secondary road.
Pend d'Orelle Valley . . . both white-tailed and mule deer,
coyotes, raptors and songbirds. Best viewing for white-tailed deer is
from January to the end of April, viewing mule deer best during the
months of May and June. Access by paved and secondary roads.
