The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness is an undisturbed area of rare Inland Temperate Rainforest, just north of Revelstoke in the territory of the Sinixt, the stewards of this land (Tmxʷúlaʔxʷ). It is one of only four known hotspots of the ancient Inland Temperature Rainforest ecosystem, providing refuge for many rare and at-risk species.
The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness is home to monumental cedar trees over 3.5 meters in diameter, as well as a mosaic of important ecosystems including a previously undocumented wetland ecosystem type. The area provides a safe haven for wildlife displaced by human activities, as well as providing climate benefits through carbon capture and storage.
In order to protect this ancient forest, we need your help! Please consider signing the petition, or writing a letter to local decision-makers in support of protecting the Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness.
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Learn more:
The Rainbow Jordan Wilderness was first identified and proposed as a protected area in 2017 by the Valhalla Wilderness Society. You can learn more about their park proposal here:
Valhalla Wilderness Society Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness Park Proposal
Valhalla Wilderness Society Rainbow-Jordan Ecological Overview
Visit the Rainbow-Jordan:
If you would like to visit these sensitive valleys, we recommend taking the Rainbow Trail (directions on the image below).
