WILDLIFE INTERPRETATION CENTRE The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is open year-round to explore and enjoy. The Wildlife Interpretation Centre is open from May 12 until October 3, 2009. The CVWMA management offices are staffed year-round. The Wildlife Interpretation Centre is located 11 kilometers west of Creston off Hwy 3 and is open from May – October with programs running May – August. Naturalists are on site to provide guided canoe tours, trail maps and information. Educational exhibits, science lab and nature gift shop will entice you to stay and explore. The Centre Hours for 2009 are as follows: May 12 – October 3 Tuesday – Saturday 9 am - 4 pm Admission Prices $3 Adult & Senior $2 Child (12 & under) & Student $9 Family of 4-6 $2 Group of 6+ (each) Come and see what they are talking about! Rand McNally voted the CVWMA and the Interpretation Centre as a Best of the Road Editors’ Top Pick in the 2009 Rand McNally Road Atlas. Take advantage of all that the Centre has to offer… Go on a guided canoe or walking tour Join a Naturalist on a one-hour guided canoe tour, the best way to experience the sights and sounds of the wetland. Paddle the ponds and channels in search of wildlife...ducks, turtles, moose - you never know what you might encounter! Tours available May - August. Children must be 3 years of age. Departures: Daily when open @ 9:30am; 10:30am, 1pm and 2pm Cost: $7 adults; $5 Children; $5 Members For those more interested in land based adventures, one-hour walking tours are offered daily. Times are flexible based on demand. Please call or visit the Centre for more details. Cost: $5 Adults; $4 Children; $4 Members To book a tour, program or for more information, please call the Centre at (250) 402 6908 Experience our programs and events Take advantage of the many programs and events we have going on at the Interpretation Centre. School and youth programs! Naturalists cover topics related to wetland wildlife & ecosystems, migratory birds, endangered species and so much more. View our educational displays Educational displays showcase the natural history, management and wildlife of this vast wetland habitat. We offer fun, hands-on displays and activities for the whole family to enjoy! Play in our science lab Our science lab will tempt you to view the wonders of the wetland world in close detail. Shop in our science and nature gift shop A science and nature Gift Shop is located in the Interpretation Centre. It provides visitor services and annual revenue to the CVWMA. You can browse the following product selection: books, clothing, natural history and educational resources, nature related gifts, souvenirs and refreshments. View wildlife Look through our spotting scopes at a variety of wildlife species living in the ponds and channels around the Centre. Take to the trails, over 32 kilometers to choose from, to view more species and the spectacular landscape. Hang out with our Naturalists Naturalists are on site to answer questions and provide trail maps, information and tours. Hike the trails and climb the viewing towers With over 32 kilometers of flat top dyke trails to explore by foot or by bike, you can spend minutes to hours to days taking in the sights and sounds of the valley. A 20-minute boardwalk loop trail takes you out to a three-story bird tower. A new two-story viewing tower, located on the north side of Hwy 3, is another great destination as you hike along the trails. The towers offer breathtaking views of the wetland. Come to the Wildlife Interpretation Centre and pick up a trail map.