Gardiner Dam – Anerley Lakes Birding Tour – 6 great hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
A six-hour self-drive birding route from Gardiner Dam to the Anerley Lakes valley, combining lake, river, woodland, marsh and prairie habitats.
About this tour
Explore the varied habitats around Gardiner Dam, Lake Diefenbaker and the Anerley Lakes valley. Stops can include the dam area, Coldwell Regional Park, shoreline viewpoints and wetland or prairie habitat selected for current bird activity.
The route offers opportunities to scan for pelicans, herons, waterfowl and shorebirds, then listen for woodland and grassland species. The guide uses a spotting scope for distant birds, and both new and experienced birdwatchers are welcome.
Private six-hour tours operate on many dates from March through November for parties of up to four. Participants travel in their own or rented vehicle; guiding is included, while meals, accommodation and transportation are not.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Canada.
Birds you can spot
Hirundo rustica
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Poecile atricapillus
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Toxostoma rufum
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Bombycilla cedrorum
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Carduelis citrinella
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Dryobates pubescens
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Tyrannus tyrannus
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Vireo gilvus
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Ardea herodias
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Bubo virginianus
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Dumetella carolinensis
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Leuconotopicus villosus
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Anarhynchus pecuarius
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Empidonax minimus
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Setophaga petechia
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Sialia currucoides
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Zenaida macroura
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Colaptes auratus
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Troglodytes aedon
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Charadrius melodus
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Vireo olivaceus
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Pipilo maculatus
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Buteo swainsoni
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Catharus fuscescens
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Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
Six-hour Gardiner Dam and Anerley Lakes route
Begin at Gardiner Dam with shoreline and river viewpoints, continue through the wooded habitat of Coldwell Regional Park, then finish among prairie, marsh and shorebird habitat in the Anerley Lakes valley. Exact stops and timing respond to conditions.
Locations & map
- Gardiner Dam - Saskatchewan Canada
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: March–November
Included
- Guiding - Guiding only.
Not included
- Meals - Not included.
- Accommodation - Not included.
- Transportation - Not included. For driving tours, clients must rent a vehicle and provide transportation for the guide.
- Park entry fees - Not included.
- Other costs - Not included.
Transport & stays
- Self-drive or walking, depending on tour For driving tours, clients must rent a vehicle and provide transportation for the guide. Walking tours use the confirmed meeting point. | Meet: Confirmed after inquiry
Policies & FAQ
When are private Gardiner Dam tours available?
Private six-hour tours are available on many dates from March through November.
Which habitats are included?
The route combines lake and river viewpoints with woodland, prairie, marsh and shorebird habitat.
Do participants provide a vehicle?
Yes. Guests use their own or rented vehicle; guiding is included but meals, accommodation and transportation are not.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.