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Established in 1968, the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is the first and largest wildlife management area in the Province of British Columbia. The marshes form a valuable link in a chain of wetlands stretching from the Arctic Ocean to California.

Visitors are drawn by the scenic beauty of a lush green valley, its lakes framed between two beautiful mountain ranges. The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is, in itself, the most significant tourist attraction in the Creston Valley and a source of economic benefits to the local community. An estimated 35,000 visitors pass through the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area each year, attracted by its easy accessibility, and by the opportunity to see large mammals such as elk, moose, deer, coyotes, muskrat, beaver and river otters in addition to the diverse bird species for which the Area is best known.

The staff, volunteers and partners are enthusiastic stewards of one of the most important and remarkable wildlife projects. As stewards we manage the wildlife habitat for species diversity, expand the scientific body of knowledge about the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area through interpretation, education and outdoor recreation. We continually forge new beneficial partnerships and work hard to ensure a healthy future for the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.

The Creston Valley Wildlife Area is a wondrous place that we hope you will want to explore. Whether you enjoy birdwatching, photography, exploring historic sites, hiking, biking, walking, canoeing, cross country skiing, picnicking or just sitting on a bench to enjoy the scenery, there is something for everyone at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.