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Alaksen National Wildlife Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Map showing the location of Alaksen National Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Alaksen National Wildlife Area
Location in British Columbia
Map showing the location of Alaksen National Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Alaksen National Wildlife Area
Location in Metro Vancouver Regional District
LocationWestham Island, Delta, British Columbia
Coordinates49°06′N 123°10′W / 49.100°N 123.167°W / 49.100; -123.167[1]
Area349 ha (860 acres)
DesignationNational Wildlife Area
Established1976
Governing bodyCanadian Wildlife Service
WebsiteAlaksen NWA

The Alaksen National Wildlife Area is located on Westham Island in the city of Delta, British Columbia. It is an important stopover point for many species of birds migrating along the Pacific Flyway.

  1. ^ a b Canada, Environment and Climate Change (2011-11-09). "Alaksen National Wildlife Area". aem. Retrieved 2020-09-14.

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