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Fascieux Creek Wetland (Kelowna, BC)
Fascieux Creek Wetland is a short trail in the lower mission between Richter Street and Casorso Road in Kelowna, BC. The creek itself extends approximately three kilometers from Okanagan Lake to near by the Mission Creek Golf Club. The trail welcomes dogs on-leash and is very well lit.

Fascieux Creek Restoration
For many years, the section of the creek that extended behind Ecole KLO Middle School has been covered by culverts and concrete. In 2011, it was discovered that western painted turtles having been nesting in Ecole KLO Middle School's long jump pit. This discovery led to a $500,000 restoration project that was completed in 2015 through a collaboration between the students of Ecole KLO Middle School and environmental experts.

Birds and Other Wildlife
Fascieux Creek Wetland is home to many different types of species, one of the most notable being a Great Blue Heron. Even though the Great Blue Heron may be the most notable, this does not decrease the amount of amazing wildlife that call this place home. There has been a family of beavers, wood ducks , turtles and many more creatures have been spotted making Fascieux Creek their home.