The Canossa Treestand is located directly across 115 Street from the Canossa wetland and provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature appreciation.
The Canossa Treestand consists of a remnant forest patch and is mainly comprised of deciduous trees with an open grass meadow patch towards the centre of the stand. A moist wet meadow is also present towards the northern end of the treestand. The variety in habitat types ensures a great diversity of wildlife and plant species.
Site Map
Site Information
Area | 2.6 ha |
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Year Protected | 1992 |
Neighbourhood | Canossa |
Conservation Method(s) | Municipal Reserve |
Location & Access | 17305 115 Street Informal trails around and through many parts of the treestand |
Habitat Type | Tableland Forest |
Getting Here
Canossa Treestand is located along the east side of 115 Street at approximately 173 Avenue. Informal trails provide access around and through the treestand and parking is available at the west side of the treestand just off of the east side of 115 Street. The treestand is also accessible via a greenway off 173 Avenue.
What You Might See or Hear
This treestand provides a foraging habitat and cover for many bird species and small mammals. Since the Canossa Treestand is located along the fringe of urban development, there are also possibilities of viewing species that are less common in more urbanized areas, such as white-tailed deer and coyote. The Canossa-constructed wetland is also an excellent site for nature appreciation and has a great diversity of both plant and animal species.