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Pitt-Addington Marsh

49.33889 , -122.62442

Canada

Pitt-Addington Marsh is a spectacular spot, one of the wildest places in which to view wildlife within easy reach of Vancouver. It has an end-of-the-road feel, and indeed lies literally at the end of the road. Here the fields of Pitt Meadows come up against the Coast Mountains. The Pitt River, fed by snow and rainfall from the mountains, irrigates a large area of marshland, including Katzie Marsh in the northeast corner.

The result is an outstanding and relatively undisturbed habitat for marshland and freshwater birds. It is one of the best locations in the BC lower mainland for viewing wild Sandhill Cranes, as well as Gray Catbird and American Redstart. There are several hotspots recognized on eBird, including Pitt Meadows-Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows-Catbird Slough, Pitt Meadows-Katzie Marsh, and Pitt Willdlife Management Area.  Well over 200 bird species have been recorded in the area.

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 49.3389/-122.6244 (2023-08-07 07:13:10 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 49.3389/-122.6244 (2021-05-12 18:52:01 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Pitt-Addington Marsh" (2021-05-12 18:52:01 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-13 08:28:53
Pitt-Addington Marsh is a spectacular spot, one of the wildest places in which to view wildlife within easy reach of Vancouver. It has an end-of-the-road feel, and indeed lies literally at the end of the road. Here the fields of Pitt Meadows come up against the Coast Mountains. The Pitt River, fed by snow and rainfall from the mountains, irrigates a large area of marshland, including Katzie Marsh in the northeast corner. The result is an outstanding and relatively undisturbed habitat for marshland and freshwater birds. It is one of the best locations in  in the BC lower mainland for viewing wild Sandhill Cranes, as well as Gray Catbird and American Redstart. There are several hotspots recognized on eBird, including Pitt Meadows-Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows-Catbird Slough, Pitt Meadows-Katzie Marsh, and Pitt Willdlife Management Area.  Well over 200 bird species have been recorded in the area.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:21:49
Pitt-Addington Marsh is a spectacular spot, one of the wildest places in which to view wildlife within easy reach of Vancouver. It has an end-of-the-road feel, and indeed lies literally at the end of the road. Here the fields of Pitt Meadows come up against the Coast Mountains. The Pitt River, fed by snow and rainfall from the mountains, irrigates a large area of marshland, notably including Katzie Marsh. Marsh in the northeast corner. The result is an outstanding and relatively undisturbed habitat for marshland and freshwater birds. It is one of the best locations in  the BC lower mainland for viewing wild Sandhill Cranes, as well as Gray Catbird and American Redstart. There are several hotspots recognized on eBird, including Pitt Meadows-Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows-Catbird Slough, Pitt Meadows-Katzie Marsh, and Pitt Willdlife Management Area.  Well over 200 bird species have been recorded in the area.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:19:08
Pitt-Addington Marsh is a spectacular spot, one of the wildest places in which to view wildlife within easy reach of Vancouver. It has an end-of-the-road feel, and indeed lies literally at the end of the road. Here the fields of Pitt Meadows come up against the Coast Mountains. The Pitt River, fed by snow and rainfall from the mountains, feeds irrigates a large area of marshland, notably Katzie Marsh. The result is an outstanding and relatively undisturbed habitat for marshland and freshwater birds. It is one of the best locations in  the BC lower mainland for viewing wild Sandhill Cranes, as well as Gray Catbird and American Redstart. There are several hotspots recognized on eBird, including Pitt Meadows-Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows-Catbird Slough, and Pitt Willdlife Management Area.  Well over 200 bird species have been recorded in the area.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:16:29
Pitt-Addington Marsh is a spectacular spot, one of the wildest places to view wildlife within easy reach of Vancouver. It has an end-of-the-road feel, and indeed lies literally at the end of the road. Here the fields of Pitt Meadows come up against the Coast Mountains. The Pitt River, fed by snow and rainfall from the mountains, feeds a large area of marshland, notably Katzie Marsh. The result is an outstanding and relatively undisturbed habitat for marshland and freshwater birds. It is one of the best locations in  the BC lower mainland for viewing wild Sandhill Cranes, as well as Gray Catbird and American Redstart. There are several hotspots recognized on eBird, including Pitt Meadows-Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows-Catbird Slough, and Pitt Willdlife Management Area.  Well over 200 bird species have been recorded in the area.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:13:10
Pitt-Addington Marsh is a spectacular spot, one of the wildest places to view wildlife within easy reach of Vancouver. It has an end-of-the-road feel, and indeed lies at the end of the road. Here the fields of Pitt Meadows come up against the Coast Mountains. The Pitt River, fed by snow and rainfall from the mountains, feeds a large area of marshland, notably Katzie Marsh. The reuslt result is an outstanding and relatively undisturbed habitat for marshland and freshwater birds. It is one of the best locations in  the BC lower mainland for viewing wild Sandhill Cranes, as well as Gray Catbird and American Redstart. There are several hotspots recognized on eBird, including Pitt Meadows-Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows-Catbird Slough, and Pitt Willdlife Management Area.  Well over 200 bird species have been recorded in the area.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 01:32:12
Pitt-Addington Marsh is a spectacular spot, one of the wildest places to view wildlife within easy reach of Vancouver. It has an end-of-the-road feel, and indeed lies at the end of the road. Here the fields of Pitt Meadows come up against the Coast Mountains. The Pitt River, fed by snow and rainfall from the mountains, feeds a large area of marshland, notably Katzie Marsh. The reuslt is an outstdaing habtiate outstanding and relatively undisturbed habitat for marshland and freshwater birds. It is one of the best locations in  the BC lower mainland for viewing wild Sandhill Cranes, as well as Gray Catbird and Eastern Kingbird.American Redstart. There are several hotspots recognized on eBird, including Pitt Meadows-Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows-Catbird Slough, and Pitt Willdlife Management Area.  Well over 200 bird species have been recorded in the area.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 01:25:47
Pitt-Addington Marsh is a spectacular spot, one of the wildest places to view wildlife within easy reach of Vancouver. It has an end-of-the-road feel, and indeed lies at the end of the road. Here the fields of Pitt Meadows come up against the Coast Mountains. The Pitt River, fed by snow and rainfall from the mountains, feeds a large area of marshland, notably Katzie Marsh. The reuslt is an outstdaing habtiate for marshland and freshwater birds. It is one of the best locations in  the BC lower mainland for viewing wild Sandhill Cranes, as well as Gray Catbird and Eastern Kingbird. There are several hotspots recognized on eBird, including Pitt Meadows-Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows-Catbird Slough, and Pitt Willdlife Management Area.  Well over 200 bird species have been recorded in the area.

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)
Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis)
Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata)
American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus)
Green Heron (Butorides virescens)
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)
Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus)
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis)
Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii)
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)

Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-08 08:57:51)

Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:56:46)

American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:56:11)

Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:54:17)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:53:29)

Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:52:38)

Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:52:26)

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:31:28)

Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:31:09)

Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:30:58)

Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:30:40)

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-08-07 01:30:21)

The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Sandhill Crane, Wilson's Snipe and Osprey are present from spring to fall.

Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, vireos and Eastern Kingbird can be found throughout the summer.

Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead.

For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road at the Pitt River Dike Scenic Point or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the dikes and paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower.

For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point to Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow various paths, among which the triangular route around Katzie Marsh is recommended.

Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive, such as the point where Rannie Road crosses Sturgeon Slough. 

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-11 06:40
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Sandhill Crane, Wilson's Snipe and Osprey are present from spring to fall. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, vireos and Eastern Kingbird can be found throughout the summer. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road at the Pitt River Dike Scenic Point or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the dikes and paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point to Catbird Slough and Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow various paths, among which the triangular route around Katzie Marsh is recommended. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive, such as the point where Rannie Road crosses Sturgeon Slough. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-10 12:26
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Grebes. Sandhill Crane, Wilson's Snipe and Osprey are present from spring to fall. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, vireos and Eastern Kingbird can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane, Wilson's Snipe and Osprey are present from spring to fall. summer. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road at the Pitt River Dike Scenic Point or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the dikes and paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point to Catbird Slough and Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow various paths, among which the triangular route around Katzie Marsh is recmomended. recommended. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive, such as the point where Rannie Road crosses Sturgeon Slough. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-08 08:50
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, vireos and Eastern Kingbird can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane, Wilson's Snipe and Osprey are present from spring to fall. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road at the Pitt River Dike Scenic Point or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the dikes and paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point to Catbird Slough and Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow various paths, among which the triangular route around Katzie Marsh is recmomended. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive.productive, such as the point where Rannie Road crosses Sturgeon Slough. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:34
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, vireos and Eastern Kingbird can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane Crane, Wilson's Snipe and Osprey are present from spring to fall. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road at the Pitt River Dike Scenic Point or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the dikes and paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point to Catbird Slough and Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow various paths, among which the triangular route around Katzie Marsh is recmomended. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:32
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, vireos and Eastern Kingbird can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane and Osprey are present from spring to fall. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road at the Pitt River Dike Scenic Point or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the dikes and paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point (Catbird Slough) to Catbird Slough and Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow a various paths, among which the triangular route around Katzie Marsh. Marsh is recmomended. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:29
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, vireos and Eastern Kingbird can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane and Osprey are present from spring to fall. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road at the Pitt River Dike Scenic Point or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the dikes and paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point (Catbird Slough) to Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow a triangular route around Katzie Marsh. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:26
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, vireos and Eastern Kingbird can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane is and Osprey are present from spring to fall. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point (Catbird Slough) to Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow a triangular route around Katzie Marsh. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:25
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, kingbirds and vireos and Eastern Kingbird can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane is present from spring to fall. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point (Catbird Slough) to Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow a triangular route around Katzie Marsh. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:25
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart Redstart, Bullock's Oriole and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, kingbirds and vireos can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane is present from spring to fall. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point (Catbird Slough) to Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow a triangular route around Katzie Marsh. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:12
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, kingbirds and vireos can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane is present from spring to fall. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the dike from Pitt River Dike Scenic Point (Catbird Slough) to Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow a triangular route around Katzie Marsh.Marsh. Apart from these 'hotspots', there are many other spots along Rannie Road and side roads leading off it which may be productive. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 06:57
The site has birds to offer at all times of year. Hooded and Common Mergansers are residents, as are Pied-billed Grebes. Early summer is the best opportunity to find American Redstart and Gray Catbird by listening for their vocalizations. Flycatchers, kingbirds and vireos can be found throughout the summer. Sandhill Crane is present from spring to fall. Winter brings additional waterfowl including Trumpeter Swan, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from the paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the river bank dike from Catbird Slough Pitt River Dike Scenic Point (Catbird Slough) to Grant Narrows, and/or west along Pitt River. From Grant Narrows, one may follow a triangular route around Katzie Marsh, following a triangular route.Marsh.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 01:51
For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from beside the road. paths near the road. 500m beyond the Grant Narrows parking area is the Pitt Lake Viewing Tower. For a longer visit, one can walk along the river bank from Catbird Slough to Grant Narrows, and or and/or around Katzie Marsh, following a triangular route.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 01:49
For a short visit, one can park beside Rannie Road or in the parking area at Grant Narrows and survey the area from beside the road. For a longer visit, one can walk along the river bank from Catbird Slough to Grant Narrows, and or around Katzie Marsh, following a triangular route.

The site can be reached by a fairly short detour from Highway 7 (15 minutes) or Trans-Canada Highway 1 (20 minutes).

From Highway 7, take Harris Road north. Turn right on Mcneil Road, then left on Rannie Road, which gradually deteriorates until it ends at the marshes.

From Highway 1, take Golden Ears Way north to Highway 7, then head briefly west to Harris Road and proceed as above.

The site is quite suitable for cycling, at least if one is able to start from the Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge areas. The roads north of Dewdney Trunk Road are flat and quiet, and one can cycle along the dyke on reaching the marshes. Cycling all the way from Vancouver would take careful planning in order to follow safe cycling routes.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-02-20 11:06
The site can be reached by a fairly short detour from Highway 7 (15 minutes) or Trans-Canada Highway 1 (20 minutes). From Highway 7, take Harris Road north. Turn right on Mcneil Road, then left on Rannie Road, which gradually deteriorates until it ends at the marshes. From Highway 1, take Golden Ears Way north to Highway 7, then head briefly west to Harris Road and proceed as above. The site is quite suitable for cycling, at least if one is able to start from the Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge areas. The roads north of Dewdney Trunk Road are flat and quiet, and one can cycle along the dyke on reaching the marshes. Cycling all the way from Vancouver would take careful planning in order to follow safe cycling routes.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-11 06:49
The site can be reached by a fairly short detour from Highway 7 (15 minutes) or Trans-Canada Highway 1 (20 minutes). From Highway 7, take Harris Road north. Turn right on Mcneil Road, the then left on Rannie Road, which gradually deteriorates until it ends at the marshes. From Highway 1, take Golden Ears Way north to Highway 7, then head briefly west to Harris Road and proceed as above. The site is quite suitable for cycling, at least if one is able to start from the Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge areas. The roads north of Dewdney Trunk Road are flat and quiet, and one can cycle along the dyke on reaching the marshes. Cycling from Vancouver would take careful planning in order to follow safe cycling routes.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-08 09:02
The site can be reached by a fairly short detour from Highway 7 (15 minutes) or Trans-Canada Highway 1 (20 minutes). From Highway 7, take Harris Road north. Turn right on Mcneil Road, the left on Rannie Road, which gradually deteriorates until it ends at the marshes. From Highway 1, take Golden Ears Way north to Highway 7, then head briefly west to Harris Road and proceed as above. The site is quite suitable for cycling, at least if one is able to start from the Pitt Meadows area.or Maple Ridge areas. The roads north of Dewdney Trunk Road are flat and quiet, and one can cycle along the dyke on reaching the marshes. Cycling from Vancouver would take careful planning in order to follow safe cycling routes.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-08 09:01
The site can be reached by a fairly short detour from Highway 7 (15 minutes) or Trans-Canada Highway 1 (20 minutes). From Highway 7, take Harris Road north. Turn right on Mcneil Road, the left on Rannie Road, which gradually deteriorates until it ends at the marshes. From Highway 1, take Golden Ears Way north to Highway 7, then head briefly west to Harris Road and proceed as above. The site is quite suitable for cycling, at least if starting one is able to start from the Pitt Meadows area. The roads north of Dewdney Trunk Road are flat and quiet, and one can cycle along the dyke on reaching the marshes. Cycling from Vancouver would take careful planning in order to follow safe cycling routes.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-08 08:59
The site can be reached by a fairly short detour from Highway 7 (15 minutes) or Trans-Canada Highway 1 (20 minutes). From Highway 7 or Old Dewdney Trunk Road, 7, take Harris Road north. Turn right on Mcneil Road, the left on Rannie Road, which gradually deteriorates until it ends at the marshes. From Highway 1, take Golden Ears Way north to Highway 7, then head briefly west to Harris Road and proceed as above. The site is quite suitable for cycling, if starting from the Pitt Meadows area. The roads north of Dewdney Trunk Road are flat and quiet, and one can cycle along the dyke on reaching the marshes. Cycling from Vancouver would take careful planning in order to follow safe cycling routes.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-08 08:36
The site can be reached by a fairly short detour from Highway 7 (15 minutes) or Trans-Canada Highway 1. 1 (20 minutes). From Highway 7 or Old Dewdney Trunk Road, take Harris Road north. Turn right on Mcneil Road, the left on Rannie Road, which gradually dertirirates deteriorates until it ends at the marshes. From Highway 1, take Golden Ears Way north to Highway 7, then head briefly west to Harris Road and proceed as above. The site is quite suitable for cycling, if starting from the Pitt Meadows area. The roads north of Dewdney Trunk Road are flat and quiet, and one can cycle along the dyke on reaching the marshes. Cycling from Vancouver would take careful planning in order to follow safe cycling routes.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 06:44
The site can be reached by a fairly short detour from Highway 7 (15 minutes) or Trans-Canada Highway 1. From Highway 7 or Old Dewdney Trunk Road, take Harris Road north. Turn right on Mcneil Road, the left on Rannie Road, which gradually dertirirates until it ends at the marshes. From Highway 1, take Golden Ears Way north to Highway 7, then head briefly west to Harris Road and proceed as above. The site is quite suitable for cycling, if starting from the Pitt Meadows area. The roads north of Dewdney Trunk Road are flat and quiet, and one can cycle along the dyke on reaching the marshes. Cycling from Vancouver would take careful planning in order to follow safe cycling routes.

The dikes offering views of the marshes can normally be accessed at any time from Rannie Road.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-07 07:18
The dikes offering views of the marshes can normally be accessed at any time from Rannie Road.

Black Bear, Mule Deer and Coyote are seen regularly, and Cougar occasionally.

The walks are scenic and appreciated by non-birding visitors.

Canoes can be rented at times at Grant Narrows. Enterprising birders may bring or rent a canoe and paddle over to explore Siwash Island and Widgeon Marshes on the north side of the Pitt River.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-13 09:46
Black Bear, Mule Deer and Coyote are seen regularly, and Cougar occasionally. The walks are scenic and appreciated by non-birding visitors. Canoes can be rented at times at Grant Narrows. Enterprising birders may brng bring or rent a canoe and paddle over to explore Siwash Island and Widgeon Marshes on the north side of the Pitt River.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-11 06:49
Black Bear, Mule Deer and Coyote are seen regularly, and Cougar occasionally. The walks are scenic and appreciated by non-birding visitors. Canoes can be rented at times at Grant Narrows. Enterprising birders may brng or rent a canoe and paddle over to explore Siwash Island and Widgeon Marshes on the north side of the Pitt River.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-11 06:45
Black Bear, Mule Deer and Coyote are seen regularly, and Cougar occasionally. The walks are scenic and appreciated by non-birding visitors. Canoes can be rented at Grant Narrows. Enterprising birders may rent a canoe and paddle over to explore Siwash Island and Widgeon Marshes on the north side of the Pitt River.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-08 08:46
The walks are scenic and appreciated by non-birding visitors. Canoes can be rented at Grant Narrows. Enterprising birders may rent a cnaoe canoe and padle paddle over to explore Siwash Island and Widgeon Marshes on the north side of PItt the Pitt River.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-08-08 08:39
The walks are scenic and appreciated by non-birding visitors. Canoes can be rented at Grant Narrows. Enterprising birders may rent a cnaoe and padle over to explore Siwash Island and Widgeon Marshes on the north side of PItt River.

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Visitors should be prepared for Black Bear encounters, preferably carrying bear spray.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-02-20 11:08
Visitors should be prepared for Black Bear encounters, preferably carrying bear spray.
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