Christie Islet Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Christie Islet Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Christie Islet Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Christie Islet Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Location in British Columbia
LocationHowe Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates49°29′58″N 123°18′07″W / 49.49944°N 123.30194°W / 49.49944; -123.30194
Area0.81 ha (2.0 acres)
DesignationMigratory Bird Sanctuary
Established1962
Governing bodyCanadian Wildlife Service
WebsiteChristie Islet Migratory Bird Sanctuary

The Christie Islet Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a small migratory bird sanctuary on the south coast of British Columbia. It was established in 1962 by Environment and Climate Change Canada.[1] Located in Howe Sound just south of Anvil Island, it is a small rocky island where seabirds nest, and Harbour seals roam the surrounding waters.[2] To protect the birds' nesting habitat, public access to the islet is not allowed, however is it possible to observe birds by boat.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Canada-2014b was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Canada, Environment and Climate Change (2014-11-13). "Christie Islet Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-11.