Glenn E. Vedder Ecological Reserve - Underwater Park and Tidepools is a reserve for marine life, including plants, game fish, rocks, and shells.
The reserve extends from the north section of Main Beach to Diver’s Cove. There are several areas along the coastline that visitors especially love to explore. The south side of Picnic Beach has a flat rocky area covered with sea anemones that you can easily see during low tide.
At RockPile, the tide pool is similar to the one at Picnic Beach, but here you can catch an occasional glimpse of an octopus. At Bird Rock, you can see exciting creatures such as red urchins, sea cucumbers, and sea hares.
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