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Prince George added to BC Bird Trail

“Being added to the BC Bird Trail gives the city more visibility as a place to visit for bird watchers, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers.”
Neil Godbout
Neil Godbout
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Birdwatchers take to Cottonwood Island Nature Park in Prince George, which is a great place to spot woodpeckers year round. BC Bird Trail

Bird watchers are set to flock to Prince George, with the city being one of 11 new destinations added on the BC Bird Trail.

“Being added to the BC Bird Trail gives the city more visibility as a place to visit for bird watchers, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers,” said Tourism Prince George CEO Colin Carson in a news release.

B.C. is located on the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska through South America, offering a flight path for rare and diverse migratory bird species. This means B.C. has the  highest number of bird watchers in Canada, according to an article from TravelLife.ca.

“We have so much to explore in Prince George, and bird watching is a year-round activity, especially going into tourism’s shoulder season,” added Carson.

The Prince George page on BCBirdTrail.ca outlines different bird species residents and visitors can find in the city and surrounding areas. It also provides a list of shops, accommodations and restaurants to make the most out of a bird-watching trip in Prince George.

The BC Bird Trail was developed in 2020 as the leading source of information on attractions, activities and accommodations related to birdwatching in B.C.