Hidden gems: Wildlife refuges in Canada

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Canada. This list contains 47 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Jacquet River Gorge Lookout image
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Jacquet River Gorge Lookout
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 The perfect place to view the forested landscape from above. A breathtaking view of the river. And the most convenient part is that you don't have to walk far from the parking lot, just a few steps.
5.00 (63 reviews)
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Au royaume des chevreuils
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Amazing place!
5.00 (14 reviews)
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Smith Blackburn Homestead
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Nice natural area close to Edmonton
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Bird Sanctuary Islands of Peace
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 The islands have recently been shored up with boulders to prevent erosion by the St Lawrence current and ice flows in the spring. It's a gem worth preserving!
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Penny Lane Farm Sanctuary
Animal rescue service
👍👍 It was a wonderful experience to see these animals flourish in an environment where they are being served and looked after so lovingly with no strings attached - they are not slaves! Many of the animals are so friendly and others are shy and reserved. But they were all gentle and seemed to enjoy bei...
4.90 (82 reviews)
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Bear Creek Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary Inc.
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Wonderful staff; very caring! Took a little bird there today that had hit our office window and tumbled into a parked car. Appreciated that we would take the time to bring the bird to them! I would highly recommend them! We visited the SPCA first as it was closer. They didn't take the time to even...
4.90 (70 reviews)
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Harvey Moore Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 A magnificent place to explore at a slow rhythm. You should really go there!
4.90 (25 reviews)
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Hidden Valley Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 A hidden gem only a short 30 minute drive north of Regina. Located east of Craven in the Qu'appelle Valley. Expect to climb from the bottom of the valley to the top, but you will be rewarded with the views! This hike offers a beautiful view down the valley in both directions from a gorgeous looko...
4.90 (20 reviews)
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Lazo Marsh-North East Comox Wildlife Management Area
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Beautiful spot for a walk. Bring some bird seed and let the Chickadees land on your hands. Fun for all ages.
4.90 (19 reviews)
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Amherst Point Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 This place is amazing! I have hand fed birdseed to little birds and squirrels last weekend, and I am planning on coming back countless more times!😁 great scenery, and wonderful trails to hike on. (Longest trail is probably ~1 kilometer) I definitely recommend.
4.80 (134 reviews)
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Prince Rupert Adventure Tours
Tour operator
👍👍 We had an amazing day with adventure tours. It was the first time I had ever seen grizzly bears in the wild and it was thrilling. We also saw humpback whales. Weather was perfect and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly.
4.80 (119 reviews)
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Widgeon Valley National Wildlife Area
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Went and paddled widgeon creek a couple weeks ago had a lot of fun doing it and caught a few fish in the process. Great signage lots of people. I mean lots. Nice little camp ground at the top of the creek where you paddle too with a nice hike up to widgeon falls.
4.80 (101 reviews)
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Refuge d'oiseaux de Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 During a leisurely stroll to the lake, I was delighted to observe various birds and animals in their natural habitat. Accessing the lake from the nearby parking area was quite easy, and the pathway leading to it was mostly flat. It was a truly authentic nature experience.
4.80 (95 reviews)
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Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Great place to hike and enjoy the friendliness of the animals, who are more curious about you then they are scared.
4.80 (80 reviews)
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Pointe Rouge
Wildlife refuge
4.80 (67 reviews)
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George Langman Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 A beautiful wetland and walk, with a bonus live bird exhibit! Will visit again for sure!
4.80 (48 reviews)
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Pumphouse Marsh Wildlife Reserve
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 What a great like marsh off the Stone Street Park and Trial. You will catch wildlife here .. Surprising not a very busy spot. There is a look out you can walk up for bird watching and photographers. There is also a dock that goes out for the up close water shots and views. The sunrise is beautiful f...
4.80 (40 reviews)
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Chignecto National Wildlife Area
Wildlife refuge
4.80 (25 reviews)
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Qualicum National Wildlife Area Marshall-Stevenson
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Beautiful beach with a myriad of seashells and sea life. You can just sit on an smooth log and take in sites or wander and explore through all the colorful rocks and find a treasure to photograph.
4.80 (24 reviews)
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Parc côtier Kiskotuk
Wildlife refuge
4.80 (16 reviews)
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