Birds of Prey Visitor Center
Bird Watching Self-Guided Tour - Family Fun - Tourist Attraction - Birds of Prey Center Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC

For thousands of years, raptors (birds of prey) have captured our hearts and minds as they have variously awed, thrilled and inspired us. Now you can get an up-close and personal look at many of these magnificent predators at Pacific Northwest Raptors Visitor Center, in the Cowichan Valley.

Our facility is located approx. 8 minutes drive from Duncan, easily accessed from the Trans Canada highway.

Take a walk through our naturally landscaped grounds and view owls, hawks, falcons and eagles in a variety of settings. Learn about the ancient art of falconry, and how our birds are trained to free-fly for demonstrations, bird control work, and for the movies. Take the chance to marvel up-close at the incredible detail, beauty, and ingenuity of natures’ design.

Birds of Prey Flying Demonstrations and Times

Above all, don’t miss the thrilling spectacle of these birds in flight, demonstrating their amazing mastery of the skies. Witness the wonderful aerial agility of a Harris’ hawk, the silent flight of the owl, or the superlative speed of the falcon as it drops from the sky.

Birds of Prey Visitor Center Opening Hours Open Daily (including holidays)
	Daily 11:00 - 4:30 Flying Demonstrations Spring & Fall: 1:30pm Summer (May 21 - Sep 3) 1:30 & 3:30pm

Daily exercise and flying times are scheduled on a daily basis, and conducted throughout the day in addition to the main flying demonstration.

*Tour groups wanting morning or evening demonstrations should contact us for more information

Check out the Prices page for info on admission prices.

Birds of Prey Visitor Center Amenities

Children Friendly Educational Group Rates Guided Tours Beautiful Location	Parking Available Motor coach Parking Outdoor Attraction Washroom Facilities Wheelchair Accessible

Flying demonstrations are staged daily (weather permitting) to showcase the talents of these fabulous birds. Learn more about the adaptations that make these birds the most rapacious of predators, learn how they catch their prey in different habitats, where and how they live, and of their relationships with mankind.

There is always something happening, and something new to learn. Before or after the flying, take a self-guided tour, stop in to our small interpretive center and gift shop, or join one of our hawk-walks for a really up-close and personal experience!  Hands-on courses are also available.