Place to visit
Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve, Canada: what it is and when to go
Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve is an Ecological reserve in British Columbia, Canada (Prince Rupert, British Columbia). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 06. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ecological reserve in British Columbia, Canada · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 731 km as the crow flies
- Website
- bcparks.ca
- Coordinates
- 54.20675, -130.01838
What it is and where
Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve is an Ecological reserve in British Columbia, Canada (Prince Rupert, British Columbia). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.20675, -130.01838; the nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 731 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve is May to October.
- JanPossible7:39
- FebPossible9:27
- MarPossible11:29
- AprPossible13:46
- MayBest time15:45
- JunBest time16:53
- JulBest time16:25
- AugBest time14:39
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:12
- NovPossible8:10
- DecPossible7:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 06. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Prudhomme Lake Provincial ParkCanadian provincial park8.3 km
- Diana Lake Provincial ParkProvincial park of British Columbia9.6 km
- Kitson Island Marine Provincial ParkProvincial park in British Columbia, Canada20 km
- Holland Rock LightLighthouse in Canada23 km
- The Ice House GalleryGallery23 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Hudson Bay: large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada that drains much of north-central North America
- Baffin Bay: bay between Greenland and Canada
- Mount Logan: highest mountain in Canada, in Yukon
- Bay of Fundy: bay on the Atlantic coast of Canada noted for high tides
- Amundsen Gulf: gulf in Northwest Territories, Canada
Every Canada place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve?
It is an Ecological reserve in British Columbia, Canada. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve?
May to October. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 06.
How do you get to Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 731 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Prudhomme Lake Provincial Park, Diana Lake Provincial Park, Kitson Island Marine Provincial Park. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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