Dedicated and passionate individuals and organizations around the world work hard to make sure our outstanding natural spaces remain intact. In the Creston Valley, we are fortunate to have a rich history in conservation. Many people, too many to name, were instrumental in promoting the conservation and protection of the diverse landscape we now call the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.
The CVWMA was born out of the sustained commitment and enthusiasm of a handful of persistent conservationists.
The CVWMA covers 7,000 hectares of provincial land, or an area that averages 20 km long by 3.4 km wide.
A variety of habitat management techniques have been applied to the CVWMA since its inception in 1968.
Research on the tree swallow was initiated at the CrVWMA from 1996-97 by a PhD student from the University of BC.
Easy, 24/7 access to kilometres of flat-top dyke trails offers amazing opportunities to view a large diversity of wildlife. Year round trail access allows visitors to access the area by hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Self-guided walking trails, covered multi level viewing towers and boardwalk trails provide the ideal means to explore the Area.
The CVWMA attracts over 35,000 visitors per year from around the world. As part of the International Selkirk Loop, the CVWMA is a major destination and attraction for people traveling through southeastern BC.
