Exhibits & Discovery
Admission by Donation • Open seasonally • Experiences for all ages
Welcome to the heart of Allan Brooks Nature Centre. Beyond our trails lies a welcoming indoor space dedicated to the natural beauty, wildlife, and ecosystems of the Okanagan. Explore hands-on exhibits and seasonal discoveries in a climate-controlled, welcoming environment that invites curiosity for all ages.
Hands-on Learning
Our Discovery Room is a place for the curious. From specimen jars containing local flora to tactile displays of animal pelts and fossils, it provides a unique opportunity to explore the wildlife, ecosystems, and natural history of the Okanagan through hands-on learning experiences.
Local Ecosystems
Journey through the diverse ecosystems of the Okanagan. This immersive space features wildlife interpretation displays that bring visitors face-to-face with the species that call our grasslands, wetlands, and forests home.
“An exceptional way to understand the complex beauty of our local habitat before stepping out onto the trails.”
Warm Welcome
Self-guided Stories
Interactive Modules
Clean & Accessible
Take Home a Piece of Nature
Located inside the Interpretive Centre, the Nature Shop offers a variety of nature-inspired gifts, educational resources, and locally sourced products designed to help visitors continue their connection with the Okanagan long after their visit.
Inventory changes regularly throughout the season and may include:
Every purchase helps support environmental education, conservation, and community programming at the Nature Centre.
ABNC members receive 10% off all Nature Shop purchases.
To help protect the sensitive grassland ecosystem and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, we ask that the following guidelines be respected during your visit.
Children & Supervision
Children must remain under adult supervision at all times. Please help us protect the site by ensuring children do not climb on fences, railings, rocks, exhibits, or planted areas.
Trail Use
The trails are for pedestrian use only. Please stay on designated pathways and be considerate of other visitors while exploring the grounds. The main trail is wheelchair accessible from the southern parking lot.
Respect the Environment
Please help us protect this sensitive ecosystem by leaving all plants, animals, rocks, and natural materials where you find them. We encourage visitors to explore, observe, photograph, and enjoy nature respectfully while helping preserve the habitat for future generations.
In this environment, we are all visitors and guests within the home of local wildlife.
No Pets
Dogs and other pets are not permitted anywhere on the Nature Centre grounds. Domestic animals can disturb sensitive wildlife and habitats, including species at risk that call the grasslands home.
No Smoking or Vaping
The Allan Brooks Nature Centre is a non-smoking and non-vaping site at all times. Due to extreme wildfire risk within the dry grassland environment, smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property.
Waste & Recycling
Please place all garbage and recycling in the designated receptacles located throughout the site.
Follow Staff Guidance
Our Nature Interpreters and staff are trained to ensure visitor safety and protect the environment. Please follow all staff instructions regarding wildlife, trails, exhibits, weather conditions, and site safety.
Leave No Trace
Take only photographs, leave only footprints.
