 
The Wild Land Interpretive Walk covers 2 kilometers accessed by a nature trail, boardwalks and boats.
Along the Wild Land Interpretative Walk you will find Fir, Cedar, Hemlock, White Spruce and Cottonwood trees, plants and shrubs. They are all identified with information points which explain the nutritional and medicinal benefits of indigenous flora and fauna, used by the First Nations People.
Devil's club often reached a height of 11 to 12 feet. Giant woodland ferns grow in abundance similar to those of a rain forest. Deer and moose trails cross the area and caribou from the Selkirk Mountains pass through on their way south to winter.
Beaver lodges, natural floating gardens, frogs and lily pads thrive in a large wetland beaver pond. Viewing accessible by a self guided row boat tour.

In the fall - from the bridge - Kokanee, Sockeye, Spring and Coho salmon, along with rainbow trout may be seen spawning in the Eagle River, which is the northern boundary of the property. This miraculous cycle is illustrated on graphics, provided by the Federal Department of Fisheries under a kiosk owned by The Enchanted Forest.

In the late 1800's, white and East Indian loggers working in the area argued over timber rights. Someone set a fire. The huge burnt-out shells of the trees may still be seen. Some of the virgin timber, untouched by the fire and still growing, is estimated to be over 800 years old.
Life in the Forest Today.......
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