Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary
Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary is Alberta's oldest federal migratory bird sanctuary. Set on almost 122 hectares of protected land within Red Deer city limits, Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary is a refuge for native plants and animals.
Location
The entrance into the Sanctuary is located on 45 Street at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.
The Site
Explore the five kilometers of trail by yourself, with a group, or attend an interpretive program with one of the Nature Centre's naturalists. You can also borrow a set of binoculars or snowshoes from the Nature Centre to help bring your hike to life.
View the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary map (pdf) for details on the Sanctuary's trails.
Learn about the Sanctuary's history.
To protect this sensitive natural area, jogging, cycling, rollerblading, scootering, skiing, and pets (including dogs) are not permitted in the Sanctuary.