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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Situated 11 km west of Golden between the Trans Canada Highway
and the Columbia River Burges and James Gadsden Park encompasses
much of Moberly Marsh. This area, also a Ducks Unlimited
Conservation project, protects the northern portion of the
Columbia River Wetlands that stretch 185 km between Canal
Flats and Golden.
The Columbia Wetlands are recognized by scientists and
naturalists world wide for its remarkable variety and abundance
of amphibians,
reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates. These
remaining wetlands of the Pacific Flyway are critical resting
and feeding
areas for resident and migratory birds.

Park
Size: 401
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
The
Purpose
Statement and Zoning Plan is now available online
in pdf format.
Location:
- Location
Map
- Burges
and James Gadsden Provincial Park encompasses most of
the Moberly Marshes and is located 10 km north of the
town of Golden between the Trans Canada Highway and
the Columbia River.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park.

Nature
& Culture:
- History - Burges and James Gadsden, a pioneer couple of the Columbia Valley donated the original portion of the land for this provincial park to the people of the province of British Columbia in 1965 to be protected perpetually.
- Wildlife - Cat tail sloughs lined with cottonwoods, spruce, birch and willow provide habitat for beaver, muskrat, otter and mink. During winter the low snow levels of the valley wetlands provide winter range for elk and deer and predators, such as coyotes and wolves, that depend on healthy ungulate populations for prey.
Raptors such as hawks, eagles and osprey are often seen. Blue heron, yellow headed black birds, ducks, geese and swans are among the many birds that utilize this diverse prolific habitat. Bacteria, fungi, worms and beetles cycle nutrients: carbon, sulphur, phosphorus and nitrogen, in this biologically interwoven landscape
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
No camping at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.

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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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This park has a small vehicle pull-out viewing area
along the Trans Canada Highway with no picinic tables
or other facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are not permitted.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There are no developed hiking trails but walking areas
along the developed dikes can provide further viewing
opportunities.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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There
is no boat launch at this park.
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No
fishing.
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No
paths. Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets
are mandatory in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Care
should be taken to avoid disturbance of wildlife, particularly nesting
birds.
This area is not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or
other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential
for problems with bears.
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The
park provides excellent viewing opportunities of nesting and rearing habitat
for diverse marshland wildlife, including waterfowl and songbird species.

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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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