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North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

1240 Leffler Road · Errington, BC

Why you should go…

The North Island Wildlife Recovery Association runs this rescue and rehabilitation centre on Leffler Road in Errington, about ten minutes west of Parksville. Injured, ill and orphaned wildlife are treated and released, while more than sixty resident animals that cannot return to the wild, including bald eagles, owls, hawks, ravens, turkey vultures, turtles and black bears, live in public viewing enclosures with conservation exhibits. Dan's Nook Wildlife Garden adds a mini-wetland with tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs and hummingbirds. The grounds are fully accessible, dogs are not permitted, and the centre opens 9 am to 4:30 pm daily except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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