{"id":37874,"date":"2015-08-06T11:29:17","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T15:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/wildwire\/?p=37874"},"modified":"2017-05-01T14:54:48","modified_gmt":"2017-05-01T18:54:48","slug":"10-of-canadas-coolest-national-wildlife-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/top-10\/10-of-canadas-coolest-national-wildlife-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of Canada\u2019s Coolest National Wildlife Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canada has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, and some of the coolest animals to boot. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so great that we have so many protected areas! Without them, we\u2019d lose some of what makes Canada, Canada \u2013 its nature!<\/p>\n

Check out this list of 10 of Canada\u2019s Coolest National Wildlife Areas. They were created for wildlife research, conservation, nature exploration and to protect important areas used by migratory wildlife and species at risk.<\/p>\n

These areas are open to the public so make sure to plan a visit if you are nearby! Don\u2019t forget to accept your Outdoor Explorer Mission<\/a><\/strong> and bring your BioKit along for an extra special adventure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Alaksen National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

35 km from Vancouver, British Columbia<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Tom Middleton \u00a9 Environment Canada \u2013 Bald Eagle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is an important stopover and wintering site for millions of birds. In October, lucky visitors can see gigantic flocks of snow geese and ducks land as they take a break from their migration.
\nAt Risk Species in the Area: <\/strong>Western painted turtle, great blue heron and barn owl<\/p>\n

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Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

80 km from Kelowna, British Columbia<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Dave Smith \u00a9 Environment Canada \u2013 Bighorn sheep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was originally created to protect the area\u2019s California bighorn sheep but it also protects an important migration corridor that lets animals to travel safely from one area to the next.
\nAt Risk Species in the Area:<\/strong> 30 species including western screech owl and western painted turtle<\/p>\n

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Cape Jourimain National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

95 km from Moncton, New Brunswick and 70 km from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island<\/b><\/h3>\n
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With 10 unique ecosystems, including marshes, sand dunes and forests, the area is home to many amazing animals, including 170 bird species, like waterfowl and shorebirds.
\nAt Risk Species in the Area:<\/strong> Piping plover, peregrine falcon<\/p>\n

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Shepody National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

46 km from Moncton, New Brunswick<\/b><\/h3>\n
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V. Singh \u00a9 Environment Canada \u2013 Semipalmated Sandpiper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For millions of migrating shorebirds, like the semipalmated sandpiper, this is an excellent place to rest and recharge. That\u2019s because its wetlands are filled with their main food source, mud shrimp. The area is also home for mammals like otters, bobcat, deer and moose.
\nAt Risk Species in the Area:<\/strong> Least bittern<\/p>\n

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Chignecto National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

200 km from Halifax, Nova Scotia and 80 km from Moncton, New Brunswick<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Julie Paquet \u00a9 Environment Canada \u2013 Loon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Found at the head of the Bay of Fundy, it\u2019s home to 228 bird species, along with a variety of mammals including shrews, squirrels, moles, foxes, hares and woodchucks.<\/p>\n

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Big Creek National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

67 km from Woodstock, Ontario<\/b><\/h3>\n
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These wetlands are home to countless birds, like ducks, swans and geese, along with many reptiles and amphibians. It is also an important stopover site for Monarch Butterflies during their migration.
\nAt Risk Species in the Area:<\/strong> Least bittern, prothonotary warbler and swamp rose mallow<\/p>\n

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Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

70 km from Belleville, Ontario<\/b><\/h3>\n
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This is the place to be for bird lovers. With over 330 bird species stopping by, there isn\u2019t a better spot along Lake Ontario where you will find more birds during migration.
\nAt Risk Species in the Area:<\/strong> Whip-poor-will, red-headed woodpecker and least bittern<\/p>\n

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Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

50 km from Quebec, Quebec<\/b><\/h3>\n
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This area is an important stopover site for greater snow geese during their migration. In the fall and spring, tens of thousands of these geese can be seen throughout the marsh. It is also home other birds like woodpeckers and grouse, and mammals like bears and foxes.
\nAt Risk Species in the Area:<\/strong> Peregrine falcon, bobolink and butternut tree<\/p>\n

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Lake Saint-Fran\u00e7ois National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

120 km from Montreal, Quebec<\/b><\/h3>\n
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This area is home to almost 300 animal species like turtles, salamanders, bats, beavers and deer, just to name a few. During migration, it becomes even busier as thousands of ducks and geese stop by.
\nAt Risk Species in the Area:<\/strong> Yellow rail, map turtle and butternut tree<\/p>\n

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Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area<\/b><\/h1>\n

140 km from Regina, Saskatchewan<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Tood Kemper \u00a9 Environment Canada – Pelican flight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This area is home to the first federal bird sanctuary established in North America. More than 280 species of birds have been recorded here during migration.
\nAt Risk Species in the Area:<\/strong> Peregrine falcon, piping plover, whooping crane, burrowing owl, ferruginous hawk, loggerhead shrike, Baird’s sparrow, Caspian tern, and Cooper’s hawk.<\/p>\n

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Click here to learn more about these National Wildlife Areas<\/b><\/h2>\n
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