Westham Island
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Westham Island is an island located near Ladner
, British Columbia
, Canada
. The island is accessible via the Westham Island Bridge
. The George C. Reifel Refuge for migratory birds is located at the northern end of the island. The Alaksen National Wildlife Area
is also located on the island.
Ladner, British Columbia
Ladner was created as a fishing village on the banks of the Fraser River. It is a part of the Municipality of Delta, British Columbia, Canada, and a suburb of Vancouver....
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The island is accessible via the Westham Island Bridge
Westham Island Bridge
The Westham Island Bridge is a partially single-lane, wood-deck truss bridge located in Ladner, British Columbia. The bridge passes over Canoe Pass in the Fraser River Estuary and connects Ladner with Westham Island. The bridge's length is approximately 325 m...
. The George C. Reifel Refuge for migratory birds is located at the northern end of the island. The Alaksen National Wildlife Area
Alaksen National Wildlife Area
The Alaksen National Wildlife Area is located on Westham Island in the Corporation of Delta, in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is an important stopover point for many species of birds migrating along the Pacific Flyway.-Geography:...
is also located on the island.