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Stanley Park is home to one of the largest urban great blue heron (Ardea herodias fannini) colonies in North America. They have been nesting at their current location behind 2099 Beach Avenue since 2001 and have been documented nesting in various other locations in Stanley Park as far back as 1921. Today, sightings of these [...]
Buntzen Lake Reservoir’s amazing setting, adjacent hiking trails and cool waters make it a popular destination year round, particularly on hot weekends! Buntzen Lake provides the following facilities for your enjoyment: picnic tables, shelter and grass play areas, boat and canoe launch areas, canoe rentals (available at the Anmore Store), hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and [...]
Sasamat Lake is located within Belcarra Regional Park and it is one of the warmest lakes in Greater Vancouver. At the south end of the lake there is a floating bridge, used for fishing or swimming. At the north end of the lake is White Pine Beach. Sasamat Lake has several facilities including walking trails, [...]
Vanier park, on English Bay, is home to the Vancouver Museum, the Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, which is made up of the Planetarium and the Observatory. Tranquil ponds, open fields, and a wide pathway complement the outstanding waterfront experience. In addition there is a launching ramp for small craft and a [...]
Lynn Canyon Park features a suspension bridge that sways 50 meters above the canyon. It was built privately in 1912 when the park opened. Lynn Canyon also offers a selection of walking and hiking trails that connect to other parks in the region such as Lynn Headwaters, Rice Lake, and Inter River Park. Lynn Canyon [...]
Minter Gardens is ever evolving, and each season offers a dramatic view. Close to 100,000 tulips, imported from Holland, welcome visitors each spring. More than 1000 rhododendrons provide riotous colour amid huge cedar trees and rock wall terraces. Summer brings masses of annual colour adorning topiary features and beds, along with the traditional blooms of [...]
The Bloedel Conservatory is open daily, rain or shine. The triodetic dome is filled with exotic plants, tropical flowers, colourful Koi fish and over 100 free-flying birds of various species. Tropical plants include palms, bromeliads and the many other exotic plants from around the world. Bloedel Conservatory Contact Info: Where: Vancouver Address: Off 33rd Avenue [...]
The locomotives Eddy The Engine and Chough, take you in their coaches into the woods of Bear Creek Park, through the magical tunnel which features seasonal displays, through the forest of giant cottonwood trees, past the Bear Creek Floral Garden, over the King Creek Bridge and back to the station and gift shop. At the [...]
Blue Mountain Park is an urban forest setting with the shade of hundreds of trees: tall Douglas Fir, Red Cedar, North Red Oak, and several Redwoods. Blue Mountain Park offers opportunities for casual play and organized sport, with sports fields, ball diamond and tennis courts. The popular playground, paved bike path, wading pool, spray park [...]
Rocky Point Park is Port Moody’s best known park. Rocky Point has a large variety of amenities including: recreational pier, outdoor pool, skateboard park, bike trials park, playground, beach, boat launch, Old Mill Boat House, artists in the park, hiking and biking trails and wildlife viewing. Be sure to stop for an ice cream treat [...]
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