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W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary

(wh-my-eh-then: Place of the Deer)

(formerly Mary Lake)

 

 

Events at W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary

Regular events are scheduled at the sanctuary: they include walks, volunteer events and events at the nature house.

  

 Spirit of Nature Walks

  2nd Sunday of each month

 Outdoor Event

1 – 4  pm:      self – guided walk with map

 Guided walk & talk (1.25 hrs)

                             Starts at 1:30 and 2pm

Maximum group size 12 people

We invite you to come and immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of this special property. This land has been under conservation ownership since 1947 so nature definitely has a strong presence here.

The Sanctuary  property has 10 different ecosystems, contains a 7 acre lake with various riparian areas and ​both the Earsman and Millstream creeks which are part of the 13,000 year old watershed flow thru it. There is definitely something special about this place!

 

 GUIDED WALKS

Register: HERE 

Members: FREE     

Children under 12: FREE

Guests and General Public: $10 DONATION

RULES

  • We ask that children be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • People with mobility issues are welcome to ask for vehicle access on the main driveway.
  • Please stay on marked trails and be mindful not to disturb the wildlife that call the Sanctuary their home.
  • Many birds and animals live here so there is a no pets policy to ensure minimum disturbance.

Location: 1772 Millstream Rd just north of the Finlayson Arm Rd. junction

Parking: Please park along Millstream Rd. and meet at front gate to sign in

Note: This property is a conservation area and closed to the public at all other times to ensure the protection of endangered ecosystems and sensitive riparian areas.

 SELF-GUIDED WALKS

Members:  FREE – No registration required

Children under 12 :FREE

Guests and General Public: $5 DONATION

Upcoming Special Event

Forest Bathing Walks:

Participate in a forest bathing experience at the beautiful W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary.  This event offers the opportunity to lower your stress and increase your well-being through group invitations to experience nature in a comfortable, peaceful, and immersive way. 

Walks are guided by certified Forest Therapy guide and registered social worker Rachel (Rae) Calder. Please note that trails may have some uneven ground and will proceed in the rain but not if there is a wind warning. Please dress accordingly.

The minimum age for participants is 12 years old and there are a maximum of 12 spaces per event

Regular priced tickets are $40.  

Sliding Scale tickets ($25-$40) are available for current members of the W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary Society (they manage the sanctuary), and for BIPOC and unwaged participants.

A portion of the walk fees are donated to W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary to support their programming and conservation.

Dates:  TBA

Buy your tickets here: 

 

We acknowledge this sacred land as traditional and unceded territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations.

 

 

 

W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary

1772 Millstream Rd,
Victoria, BC V9B 6E4

[email protected]

W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary Society

1772 Millstream Rd.  Victoria, BC. V9B 6E4

 

WSÁNEC Coast Salish

W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary lies within the traditional territories of the WSÁNEC (Saanich) Coast Salish Peoples.

​We recognize the integral role the ancestors of the WSÁNEC Coast Salish Peoples play as past and present day stewards of the Highlands lands.

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