McIntyre Creek and its wetlands provide a veritable feast of photo opportunities for bird watchers. Bald Eagles, many species of ducks, ravens, chickadees, and many other bird species inhabit this area, nesting and rearing their young, and passing through to other breeding and feeding grounds.
Moose, deer, bear, wolves, foxes, coyotes, lynx, beavers, porcupine, squirrels, and rabbits are also found along this wildlife corridor that the McIntyre Creek runs through. There are also several fish species, as well as flora and fauna for the nature lovers to explore.
All this nature is within the City of Whitehorse bounderies and is a treasure and jewel that the Friends of McIntyre wish to preserve for future generations. A lot of the area is easily accessible by foot from the residents homes, providing exercise and enjoyment for the citizens, as well as an area for students from the nearby schools to study nature.
Some of the activities enjoyed along the creek are hiking, walking with dogs, dog mushing, fishing, orienteering, rock climbing, skiing, skidooing, ATV'ing, bird watching to mention a few.
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