1 | Southeast BC Nature Viewing Region | ||
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2 | Revelstoke/Glacier Area | ||
3 | Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk, Mt Revelstoke National Park | ||
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5 | Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk: photo by Bill Kinkaid | Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk: photo by Bill Kinkaid | |
6 | A boardwalk leading through montane wetlands between the TransCanada Highway and the Illecillewaet River. | ||
7 | Photo Gallery | ||
8 | Geographical Description | Selkirk Mountains | |
9 | Area/ Trail Length | Trail length 1.2 km | |
10 | Seasons to Visit | June through October; birding best in spring and early summer. | |
11 | Habitat | Interior cedar-hemlock, marsh, swamp, riparian. | |
12 | Viewing Highlights | An excellent place to observe marsh and swamp ecosystems, via an accessible boardwalk. Marsh and forest birds; highlights include American Dipper, Northern Waterthrush and American Redstart. Interpretive signs and viewing platforms. | |
13 | Other Features | ||
14 | Main Access | From the junction of Highway 1 and Highway 23 north in Revelstoke, 26.3 km east on Highway 1. National Parks permit is required for all vehicles stopping here. | |
15 | Secondary Accesses | ||
16 | Cautions | Be aware of bears and cougars. Stay on the boardwalk. There is limited cell phone service in this area. | |
17 | Jurisdiction | National Parks of Canada | |
18 | Regulations | No camping or fires. Dogs on leash. | |
19 | Facilities | Picnic tables and flush toilets when open. All services in Revelstoke. | |
20 | Other Recreational Activities | ||
21 | Other Connections | ||
22 | History | ||
23 | FMI | Parks Canada in Revelstoke 250-837-7500 | |
24 | Links | Parks Canada | |
25 | Wildlife Viewing in the Kootenay Region | ||
26 | © 2019 BC Nature | ||