Qualicum National Wildlife Area

Qualicum National Wildlife Area
Arbutus and Douglas fir growing along the shores of Nanoose Bay
Map showing the location of Qualicum National Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Qualicum National Wildlife Area
Location on Vancouver Island
Map showing the location of Qualicum National Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Qualicum National Wildlife Area
Location in British Columbia
Map showing the location of Qualicum National Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Qualicum National Wildlife Area
LocationNanaimo RD, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates49°22′00″N 124°29′30″W / 49.36667°N 124.49167°W / 49.36667; -124.49167
Area78 ha (190 acres)
DesignationNational Wildlife Area
Established1977
Governing bodyCanadian Wildlife Service
WebsiteQualicum NWA

The Qualicum National Wildlife Area (NWA) was officially established in 1977,[2] under the Canada Wildlife Act (1973).[3] The primary objective of the Qualicum NWA was to conserve crucial habitats for migratory birds and various other species.[3]

The national wildlife area consists of three small units - Rosewall Creek, Marshall-Stevenson, and Nanoose Bay - spread out along the northeastern coast Vancouver Island between the communities of Fanny Bay and Nanoose Bay.

Since it is a National Wildlife Area (NWA), Qualicum NWA is governed by the Canada Wildlife Act[2] and managed by the Canadian government department Environment and Climate Change Canada.[2] While most National Wildlife Areas are closed to the public to reduce the human impacts on the land, vegetation, animals, and insects, the Qualicum NWA is open for certain recreational activities, such as wildlife viewing and hiking[2] as well as hunting in certain areas.[4]

  1. ^ "Qualicum National Wildlife Area". Protected Planet. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Canada, Environment and Climate Change (25 November 2011). "Qualicum National Wildlife Area". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b "BC Geographical Names". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  4. ^ Canada, Environment and Climate Change (20 February 2015). "Qualicum National Wildlife Area pamphlet". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 11 October 2023.