A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
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:
Care should be taken to avoid disturbance of wildlife, especially nesting
birds. This area is not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife
issues.
General Visitor Information
Bring your own drinking
water, as potable water is not available in the park.
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.
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
There are no developed hiking trails but walking areas along the developed dikes can provide further viewing opportunities.
Wildlife Viewing
The park provides excellent viewing opportunities of nesting and rearing habitat for diverse marshland wildlife, including waterfowl and songbird species.
Facilities Available At This Park
Picnic Areas
This park has a small vehicle pull-out viewing area along the Trans Canada Highway with no picinic tables or other facilities.
