Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve
Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve is an 18.4-hectare protected area managed by the Salt Spring Island Conservancy, surrounding about two-thirds of Blackburn Lake at the geographic centre of Salt Spring Island. The reserve features mowed public walking trails through meadows, wetlands, and forest edges, and is home to over 100 bird species and 21 Species at Risk, including Great Blue Herons, Peregrine Falcons, and Northern Red-legged Frogs. Cyclists exploring Salt Spring Island can lock up and walk the trails, though dogs are strictly prohibited to protect the sensitive wildlife habitat.
This place is in the traditional territory of the Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, Quw’utsun, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Semiahmoo, Stz’uminus, and Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.
Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.
- Fields1.4 km
- OutSpokinAccredited3.9 km
- Thrifty FoodsWelcoming4.0 km
- Experience Cycling16.1 km
- Ox Eats Grass2.5 km
- Salt Spring Vineyards2.6 km
- Wetherly Inn & Spa1.1 km
- Cusheon Lake Resort1.5 km
- Mowhinna Creek Campground2.3 km
- The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga0.8 km
- Howard Horel Nature Reserve2.9 km
- Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve3.5 km
- ArtSpringWelcoming3.9 km