Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary is one of Alberta’s four federal migratory bird sanctuaries, and is located within the city of Red Deer. Although its official name is the Red Deer Migratory Bird Sanctuary, the people who live nearby call it Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary. The water bodies on this land were called the Gaetz Lakes, after the land’s original owners, so we use that name for the Sanctuary.
The guide book below contains information about trails in the area, the different species that call it home, and educational activities for kids as they explore the site. From bird watching to track identification activities, the Gaetz Lakes Guidebook will help families of all ages explore this incredible sanctuary.
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