George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary
| Language of origin | English language |
| Feature Type: | Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs - (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) A sanctuary for migratory birds, established under the Migratory Convention Act (1917). Disturbance, hunting, collection of migratory birds and their eggs is prohibited. |
| Status: | Official |
| Other Names: | Refuge d'oiseaux de George C. ReifelOfficial |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | Extending W from Reifel and Westham Islands at mouth of the Fraser River, New Westminster Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 49°06'09"N, 123°11'20"W at the approximate centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 92G/3 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary and the approved French form of the name, Refuge d'oiseaux de George C. Reifel, are identified in Environment Canada's 1996 list of Migratory Bird Sanctuaries, and in Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations C.R.C., c.1036 (2003, current to April 2013). Source: Canadian Geographical Names Database, Ottawa |
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Established in 1967; 376 hectares. Overlaps with Alaksen National Wildlife Area. (Environment Canada website/April 2013) Source: included with note |