Chaplin Nature Centre was built in 1997 to help spread education and awareness of the importance of the area as a critical refuge for shorebirds. It has become one of the finest educational projects in western Canada. The area, consisting of Chaplin Lake, Old Wives Lake, and Reed Lake, was designated as a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve in 1997. More than 30 species of shorebirds stop to refuel during their migratory journey, or nest and raise their young. The area sees over 100,000 birds each year, including half of the world’s population of Sanderlings, as well as a number of endangered species such as the Piping Plover.

Chaplin Lake is a salt-water lake. Its shallow waters support a smorgasbord of worms, insects, brine shrimp, and other invertebrates that migrating birds depend on for vital fuel to complete their journey. The area surrounding the lake consists of extensive shoreline and native prairie which also provides an ideal breeding grounds for nesting birds.

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