January 31, 2001
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BC Ferries Give Wildlife Enthusiasts Some Great Reasons To Visit Vancouver Island This Winter & Spring
Vancouver Island, Canada

BC Ferries, which provide daily service to Swartz Bay and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island in Canada, is encouraging naturalists to take advantage of seasonal opportunities for viewing Vancouver Island's rich variety of wildlife.

Eagle Extravaganza (Jan. to Feb.2, 2001). Each winter up to 250 Bald Eagles visit Goldstream Provincial Park, just outside of Victoria. The best viewing is from the visitor center, early in the morning or on a weekday. Spotting scopes are recommended for good views of the eagles and other wildlife. For more information, please contact Freeman King Visitor Center at Goldstream Provincial Park at 250-478-9414.

Trumpeter Swan Festival (Feb. 10, 2001 - 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.). This special day includes a naturalist-guided bus tour of swan feeding sites, displays and an Adopt-A-Swan program. From October through April, beautiful Comox Valley attracts more than 2,000 elegant Trumpeter Swans, the largest flying bird in North America that is so named because of a loop in its larynx that causes the birds to make a bugle sound. For more information, contact the Trumpeter Swan Sentinel Society at 250-334-3234.
To find out more about outdoor adventure on Vancouver Island, please visit the web site at http://www.vancouverislandabound.com.