Covid-related changes at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary

Kathleen Burton, Executive Director of the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, has asked us to pass on information related to changes at the sanctuary necessitated by the Covid pandemic:

• PLEASE do not come to the Sanctuary if you are sick.
• The Nature House is CLOSED so there is NO access to washrooms.
• The parking lot is closed.  PLEASE do NOT park on neighbouring streets as this is creating difficulties and unsafe situations for them and their families.  If you can’t walk or cycle, consider getting your exercise in a park nearer your home.
• Please stay on the trails, allowing others to pass at a safe distance (6.5 ft minimum) where the trails narrow.  Proceed in the direction indicated by trail signage
• Please do not bring your dog. Dogs are not permitted on Sanctuary grounds as per Saanich Bylaw No.8556.

 

Kathleen says staff are doing their best to try to keep the Sanctuary trails available as a place to spend time in nature during COVID-19 but they can only do so if people follow the Public Health Officers orders and respect the neighbours in and around the Sanctuary. 

 

“Without the support of the community, she says, “the Sanctuary may have to close to all visitors, including our neighbours.  Thank you and stay safe.”