Scout Island Nature Centre, Williams Lake, BC

A tranquil oasis to view and learn about nature

Scout Island Nature Centre
1305 A Borland Rd.
Williams Lake, BC
V2G 5K5 Williams Lake

250-398-8532

Scout Island Nature Centre is located in the heart of the city of Williams Lake, in the Cariboo Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Canada. The Nature Centre features marsh, island, and lake environments and is a premier location for nature appreciation and education. On the migration path of hundreds of species of birds, it is a bird-watcher’s paradise in the spring and fall.

At Scout Island Nature Centre you can:

Enjoy wildlife viewing along the 2.5 km of trails following the marsh edge and lake
Catch glimpses of fox, beaver, turtle or a deer while they nibble on the diversity of flora of forest and grassland
Help feed the fish, amphibians and reptiles in the Nature House
Ask a question of the natural history interpreters
Take in a scheduled nature program (year-round school and community programs for all ages)
Bring your child to our Discovery Pre-School.

Map of Scout Island trails and features

Note: Some trails and the Nature House are wheelchair accessible. Dogs are welcome but must be on leash.

Video on Scout Island Nature Centre

Special Events

May-August Family Nature Programs
Watch the papers and listen to radio. There will be 2-3 evening programs per month.

Nature Fun Birthday Parties for children
See Public Programs page

Have a nature Question?
Go to our Facebook page

Nature House
The Nature House is open to the general public right now every weekend 1-4 pm and during the week when we are not busy with school classes.

Trails
Some of the trails are flooded but that shouldn't last long. Meanwhile, there is so much to see on the other trails. Watch for the ospreys, they are starting to build a nest on the platform.

Summer staff starts April 30 which means that there will be programs available for school classes and community groups. Visit the school programs and community programs page for details and call or e-mail soon because these programs fill up fast.

Scout Island Nature Centre works hard at shrinking its Ecological Footprint so that the we are in balance with the web of life. You can help us by packing No Garbage Lunches and Snacks when you visit.

Scout Island directions map

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