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Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C. V5H 4G8 3436632 1 Featured Events Owl Hoot-enanny | ALL AGES Sat, Mar 4, noon – 3 pm CAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK Hoot along with live owls! Uncover the mysterious lives of owls with skull and feather displays, activities, crafts and guided walks. Meet at Nature House, 20285 8th Ave Info: 604-530-4983 Presented with Langley Field Naturalists and OWL FREE Enchanted Forest | ALL AGES Thu, Mar 23, 10 am – 2 pm ALDERGROVE REGIONAL PARK Venture on a 1-hour nature quest. Find out how trees talk to each other through their roots. Look for forest sprites and rock trolls. Dress in costume and bring food to roast on the campfire. Meet at Blacktail Picnic Shelter by main park entrance on 27240 8th Ave Info: 604-530-4983 FREE Night Quest | ALL AGES Sat, Mar 25, 7 – 9:30 pm PACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK Nature at night is a magical experience. Wander 2 km of lantern-lit trails and explore like owls, squirrels, coyotes and other nocturnal critters. Bring a flashlight or lantern and a mug for the cash-only concession. Trails are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Allow 1.5 hours to complete. Meet at Park Centre on 16th Ave, 400 m west of Blanca St Info: 604-224-5739 Presented with Pacific Spirit Park Society FREE Critter Capers: | ALL AGES The Case of the Lost Bunny Mon, Apr 17, noon – 3 pm TYNEHEAD REGIONAL PARK A baby bunny is lost in the woods. Use clues to retrace the bunny’s steps and help it find its way home. Allow 1 hour to complete the case. Meet at Tynehead Hatchery entrance FREE Goodbye Chums & | ALL AGES Stewardship Centre Opening Celebration Sun, Apr 30, 11 am – 3 pm KANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK Celebrate the opening of the new Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre. Release salmon fry into the creek where they will start their journey to the sea. Enjoy fun activities, games, storytellers and musical entertainment from The Wilds. Meet at 11450 256th St, Maple Ridge Info: 604-530-4983 Presented with Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society FREE Forest Fairy | ALL AGES Gathering Sat, May 20, 11 am – 3 pm BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK Visit the ‘Gnome Depot’ to get construction material for your fairy home. Enjoy free face painting and be prepared for a magical time. Fairy attire welcome. Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave FREE Environment Week: | ALL AGES Wild about Burnaby Lake 6849 Sat, Jun 10, 10 am – 2 pm BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK Want some wild fun without leaving the city? Join a weed pull, tour the lake by voyageur canoe and learn how you can bring more nature to Burnaby! Registration required for canoe and walking tours: 604-432-6359 Meet at Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, 6871 Roberts St Presented with Burnaby Lake Park Association and City of Burnaby FREE Celebrating 50 Years of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Special Edition Spring 2017 Program Guide Look inside to find your passport to regional parks! Check it Out! CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF REGIONAL PARKS PASSPORT Sm

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Featured Events

Owl Hoot-enanny | ALL AGES

Sat, Mar 4, noon – 3 pmCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

Hoot along with live owls! Uncover the mysterious lives of owls with skull and feather displays, activities, crafts and guided walks.Meet at Nature House, 20285 8th AveInfo: 604-530-4983Presented with Langley Field Naturalists and OWL

FREE

Enchanted Forest | ALL AGES

Thu, Mar 23, 10 am – 2 pmALDERGROVE REGIONAL PARK

Venture on a 1-hour nature quest. Find out how trees talk to each other through their roots. Look for forest sprites and rock trolls. Dress in costume and bring food to roast on the campfire.Meet at Blacktail Picnic Shelter by main park entrance on 27240 8th AveInfo: 604-530-4983

FREE

Night Quest | ALL AGES Sat, Mar 25, 7 – 9:30 pmPACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

Nature at night is a magical experience. Wander 2 km of lantern-lit trails and explore like owls, squirrels, coyotes and other nocturnal critters. Bring a flashlight or lantern and a mug for the cash-only concession. Trails are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Allow 1.5 hours to complete.Meet at Park Centre on 16th Ave, 400 m west of Blanca StInfo: 604-224-5739Presented with Pacific Spirit Park Society

FREE

Critter Capers: | ALL AGES The Case of the Lost BunnyMon, Apr 17, noon – 3 pmTYNEHEAD REGIONAL PARK

A baby bunny is lost in the woods. Use clues to retrace the bunny’s steps and help it find its way home. Allow 1 hour to complete the case.Meet at Tynehead Hatchery entrance

FREE

Goodbye Chums & | ALL AGES Stewardship Centre Opening CelebrationSun, Apr 30, 11 am – 3 pmKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

Celebrate the opening of the new Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre. Release salmon fry into the creek where they will start their journey to the sea. Enjoy fun activities, games, storytellers and musical entertainment from The Wilds. Meet at 11450 256th St, Maple RidgeInfo: 604-530-4983 Presented with Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society

FREE

Forest Fairy | ALL AGES GatheringSat, May 20, 11 am – 3 pmBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Visit the ‘Gnome Depot’ to get construction material for your fairy home. Enjoy free face painting and be prepared for a magical time. Fairy attire welcome.Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave

FREE

Environment Week: | ALL AGES Wild about Burnaby Lake 6849 Sat, Jun 10, 10 am – 2 pmBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Want some wild fun without leaving the city? Join a weed pull, tour the lake by voyageur canoe and learn how you can bring more nature to Burnaby!Registration required for canoe and walking tours: 604-432-6359 Meet at Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, 6871 Roberts StPresented with Burnaby Lake Park Association and City of Burnaby

FREE

Celebrating 50 Years of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks

Special Edition

Spring 2017 Program

Guide

Look inside to find your passport to regional parks!

Check it Out!

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF REGIONAL PARKS

PASSPORT

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Be a Nature Explorer

More Events

River Bike Tour | ALL AGES

6852 Sat, Jun 24, 1 – 3:30 pmPITT RIVER REGIONAL GREENWAY

Bike along inspiring scenic riverways with a park interpreter to learn about local wildlife. Be prepared for a 20 km return ride on flat gravel trails.FREE

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Biking

Beaver Watch | AGES 6+

6846 Sat, Mar 18, 6 – 8 pm BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Beavers are amazing creatures. Try to spot one as it goes about its nightly work.$8 per adult, $4.25 per child/youth/adult 65+

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Curious by | ALL AGES Nature: BearsSat, Apr 8, 1 – 3 pmKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

Meet at 11450 256th St, Maple Ridge

Sat, May 13, 9:30 – 11 amMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK

Meet at Quarry Rd parking lot, Coquitlam

Curious about bears? Wondering how to share the park with them or how to avoid them? Ask a park interpreter at this pop-up display.FREE

Drop by anytime

Wildflowers & | AGES 13+ Wetlands 6847 Sun, Apr 9, 1 – 3:30 pmGLEN VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

Amble through the protected West Creek Wetlands with a guide to see wildflowers and animals awaken for spring.Presented with Langley Environmental Partners Society

FREE

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Curious by Nature: | ALL AGES Fraser River LifeSat, May 13, 10 am - noonPITT RIVER REGIONAL GREENWAY

Curious about bald eagles, sturgeon and other life on the Fraser River? Drop by this pop-up display to chat with a park interpreter.Meet at Harris Landing, Pitt Meadows

FREE

Drop by anytime

Raptor Watch | AGES 9+

Sat, Feb 25, 10 am – noonBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

Watch short-eared owls, bald eagles, northern harriers and other raptors as they hunt. Spotting scopes will help you get closer to the action.Meet at Boundary Bay Dyke Trail at 72nd AvePresented with Delta Naturalists and Langley Field Naturalists

FREE

Drop by anytime

Birds

Winter Watershed | AGES 16+ Snowshoe ToursSaturdays 10 am – 1:30 pm

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Thursdays 10 am – 1:30 pm 6685 Mar 16 6687 Mar 23

Fridays 6 – 9:30 pm 6678 Feb 17 6682 Mar 10

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Explore the connection between snow and your drinking water. Learn about your water supply in a fun and active way while discovering alpine plants and animals. After a moderately strenuous snowshoe, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa.Info: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘winter watershed tours’)

$18 with your own snowshoes

$25 with snowshoe rental

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Derby Tales | ALL AGES Round the CampfireSat, Feb 18, noon – 3 pmDERBY REACH REGIONAL PARK

Gather round a crackling campfire for tales of nature and life in the wilderness. Bake bannock and bring a mug for hot chocolate.Meet at 10716 Allard Cres, 4 km west of Fort LangleyInfo: 604-530-4983

FREE

Seeds & Sprouts | ALL AGES

Wed, Mar 15, 11 am – 3 pmBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Discover the mystery of how seeds spread and sprout. Plant a seed for your own spring garden. Allow 1 hour to complete.Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave

FREE

Super Animals | ALL AGES

Fri, Mar 17, 11 am – 3 pm BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

If you could have a superpower what would it be? Find out about animals with super speed, ultra strength, and mighty jumps. Allow 1 hour to complete.Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave

FREE

International | ALL AGES Trails Day: Wings over WaterSat, Jun 3, 1 – 4 pmPITT RIVER REGIONAL GREENWAY

What do wings and water have in common? Drop by for some family fun with interactive games, displays and bird watching scopes.Meet at Harris Landing, at Harris Rd & Fraser Way, Pitt MeadowsInfo: 604-530-4983

FREE

Butterfly Monitoring | AGES 13+ Workshop 6848 Sun, May 28, 10 am – 3 pmCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

Join this hands-on workshop for an introduction to butterfly ID, biology and photography tips. Includes indoor classroom and outdoor components.Info: www.wildresearch.caPresented with WildResearch

$15 per youth/adult/adult 65+

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Screeches, | AGES 6+ Whistles & Hoots: Owl Walk 6850 Sat, Feb 25, 5:30 – 7:30 pmSURREY BEND REGIONAL PARK

Several kinds of owls live in our region. Learn their calls and see who’s hooting in our newest regional park.$8 per adult, $4.25 per child/youth/adult 65+

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Birding | AGES 13+ by Ear 6851 Sat, Apr 1, 8 – 10 amBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

How can you tell who is singing in the bushes? Ask a park interpreter for tips to identify the bird behind the song.$8 per adult, $4.25 per youth/adult 65+

Registration required: 604-432-6359

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Cammidge House | ALL AGES Heritage DaySun, Feb 26, 1 – 4 pmBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

Join us at Cammidge House to get a peek into local history. Enjoy tea and baked goods.Meet at Cammidge House via Centennial Beach entrance on Boundary Bay Rd, TsawwassenPresented by Boundary Bay Park Association

FREE

Drop by anytime

Creative Café | ALL AGES

Sun, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4 1 – 4 pmMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK

Explore ways to express your love of nature in different art forms or simply be inspired by the work of others.Meet at Minnekhada LodgeInfo: www.minnekhada.caPresented by Minnekhada Park Association

FREE

Drop by anytime

Casual Birding Walk | AGES 9+

Wed, Mar 8, 9 am – noon

Wed, Jun 14, 9 am – noonBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

Check out shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and more on this 2.5 hour bird-watching amble. Bring binoculars.Meet at Cammidge House via Centennial Beach entrance on Boundary Bay Rd, TsawwassenPresented by Delta Naturalists

FREE

Birding for | AGES 13+ Beginners 6853 Sun, Apr 9, 9 – 11 amCOLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK

Join us for a morning of bird-watching basics and get to know the birds in the park. Info: 604-520-6422Presented by Colony Farm Park Association

FREE

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Birds in Focus | AGES 15+

6854 Sun, Apr 16, 9 am – 1 pmBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

Join photographer Ursula Easterbrook for a hands-on skills workshop. Bring a camera.Presented by Boundary Bay Park Association

$20 per youth/adult

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Salmon Send-Off | ALL AGES

Sat, May 13, 11 am – 3 pmTYNEHEAD REGIONAL PARK

Discover how salmon are raised in the hatchery, release salmon into the Serpentine River and have fun making salmon crafts. Concession available.Meet at 96th Ave entrance by Tynehead HatcheryPresented by Serpentine Enhancement Society

FREE

Drop by anytime

Regional parks and partners need you. Volunteer for events, nature education, habitat restoration and other projects.

Serve on a board of directors.

Get involved, have fun and meet new people.

Find more opportunities at www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘volunteer’).

Ecological | ALL AGES Restoration TeamWant to lend nature a helping hand and have fun at the same time? Join our ecological restoration team!Info: www.meetup.com(search ‘regional parks’)

FREE

Weedbusters | AGES 8+

Sun, Apr 23, 1 – 4 pmMeet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave

Sun, May 28, 1 – 4 pmMeet at Glencarin Trailhead entranceBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Help the Burnaby Lake Park Association remove invasive plants that threaten native species.Info: www.burnabylakepark.ca or [email protected] by Burnaby Lake Park Association

FREE

Beachkeepers | AGES 16+

Weekends, June – Labour DayBELCARRA REGIONAL PARK

Volunteer to learn about beach animals, conduct a crab study, and educate others about beach etiquette and fishing regulations. Required training on June 10 & 17.Info: [email protected]

FREE

Presented by Regional Park Partners

Stewardship & Volunteering

Staff and volunteers help you get the most out of your regional park visit.

Campbell Valley Nature HouseWeekends & statutory holidays, 1 – 4 pm Wednesdays, 11 am – 2 pm

May 20 – Sept 4CAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

Located at 20285 8th Ave, Langley, via South Valley park entrance

Burnaby Lake Nature HouseWeekends & statutory holidays 10 am – 4 pm

May 20 – Sept 4

BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Located at 4519 Piper Ave off Winston St

BC Mills HouseSundays, 11 am – 3 pm

May 21 – Sept 17LYNN HEADWATERS REGIONAL PARK

Located at north end of Lynn Valley Rd

Nature Houses

International | ALL AGES Migratory Bird Day: Partners in the ParkSat, May 13, 1 – 4 pmCOLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK

Join us for displays, children’s activities, a history tour at 1 pm and introductory birding walks at 2:30 pm.Meet in front of community gardens, end of Colony Farm Rd, CoquitlamInfo: 604-520-6442Presented by Colony Farm Park Association

FREE

Drop by anytime

Mother's Day Tea | ALL AGES with the Birds

Sun, May 14, 12:30 – 3:30 pmBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day. Enjoy interactive displays and birding walks as well as tea and cookies.Meet at Centennial Beach concession buildingPresented by Boundary Bay Park Association

FREE

Drop by anytime

Wilderness at | ALL AGES your Doorstep

Sun, May 21, 10 am – 2 pmLYNN HEADWATERS REGIONAL PARK

Nature and history live together in this beautiful wilderness park. Join us to learn about some of its secrets!Presented by BC Mills House Volunteers

FREE

Drop by anytime

Lazuli Bunting | ALL AGES WalkSat, Jun 3, 9 – 11 amCOLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK

Search for migratory birds including spectacular Lazuli Buntings on a 2-hour guided birding walk. Bring binoculars if possible.Meet in front of community gardens, end of Colony Farm Rd, CoquitlamInfo: 604-520-6442Presented by Colony Farm Park Association

FREE

Coho Bon Voyage | ALL AGES

Sun, Jun 4, 11 am – 2 pmCRIPPEN REGIONAL PARK

Release coho salmon fry, see the fish hatchery and discover the ecological importance of salmon.Meet at Terminal Creek Hatchery, 15 min walk from ferry dockInfo: www.bowenhatchery.orgPresented by Bowen Island Fish and Wildlife Club

FREE

Drop by anytime

Discover | ALL AGES Derby & BraeApr, May, JunDERBY REACH & BRAE ISLAND REGIONAL PARKS

Discover the rich wonders of Derby Reach and Brae Island in a series of monthly walks with noted naturalists and historians.Info: www.drbipa.orgPresented by Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks Association

FREE

Registration required: www.drbipa.org

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18Derby Tales Round the CampfireDERBY REACH REGIONAL PARK p. 2 ALL AGES

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25Raptor Watch BOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK p. 2 AGES 9+

Screeches, Whistles & Hoots: Owl WalkSURREY BEND REGIONAL PARK p. 2 AGES 6+

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26Cammidge House Heritage Day BOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK p. 3 ALL AGES

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4Owl Hoot-enannyCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK p. 1 ALL AGES

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5Creative CaféMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK p. 3 ALL AGES

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8Casual Birding Walk BOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK p. 3 AGES 9+

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15Seeds & SproutsBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK p. 2 ALL AGES

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17Super AnimalsBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK p. 2 ALL AGES

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18Beaver Watch BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK p. 2 AGES 6+

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23Enchanted ForestALDERGROVE REGIONAL PARK p. 1 ALL AGES

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25Night QuestPACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK p. 1 ALL AGES

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9Wildflowers & WetlandsGLEN VALLEY REGIONAL PARK p. 2 AGES 13+

Birding for BeginnersCOLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK p. 3 AGES 13+

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23WeedbustersBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK p. 3 AGES 8+

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30Goodbye Chums!KANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK p. 1 ALL AGES

Spring 2017 Program Guide

Registration now open.Online: www.metrovancouveronline.org (use four-digit barcode 0000 )

Call: 604-432-6359 (Unless otherwise noted)

Program details, locations & registration info: www.metrovancouveronline.org (search by barcode, category or date)

Park maps, directions, & accessibility info: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘regional parks’)

Ask for the e-version of Check it Out! Email: [email protected]

Field Trips & Tours to Connect with NatureFor schools, scouts, guides and adult groups.

Info: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘field trips’)

Become a Regional Parks ChampionPacific Parklands Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Metro Vancouver’s regional parks.

For info or to make a donation, visit www.pacificparklands.com

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Curious by Nature: Fraser River LifePITT RIVER REGIONAL GREENWAY p. 2 ALL AGES

Salmon Send OffTYNEHEAD REGIONAL PARK p. 3 ALL AGES

International Migratory Bird Day: Partners in the ParkCOLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK

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14Mother's Day Tea with the BirdsBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK p. 3 ALL AGES

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21Wilderness at your DoorstepLYNN HEADWATERS REGIONAL PARK p. 3 ALL AGES

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28Butterfly Monitoring WorkshopCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK p. 2 AGES 13+

WeedbustersBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK p. 3 AGES 8+

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3International Trails Day: Wings over WaterPITT RIVER REGIONAL GREENWAY p. 2 ALL AGES

Lazuli Bunting WalkCOLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK p. 3 ALL AGES

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Coho Bon VoyageCRIPPEN REGIONAL PARK p. 3 ALL AGES

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14Casual Birding WalkBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK p. 3 AGES 9+

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Save the Date!Beach BonanzaBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

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Your guide to exploration!

Collect a different stamp in 18 regional parks.

How? Participate in any program in the Check it Out! guide. Visit one of our nature houses.

For more places and ways to get your passport stamped, visit www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘celebrate parks’).

Celebrating 50 Years of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks

Rewards and prizes!

This year, we are celebrating 50 years of hikes, dog walks and morning runs among centuries year-old trees. For 50 years we've paddled, hiked and bicycled through our regional parks sharing rosy cheeks and optimism. Our regional parks inspire environmental stewardship, making us ambassadors with every bike ride or counted fish.

This year, discover 14,500 hectares of forests, fields, rivers and beaches within an hour's drive; from the ocean views of Bowen Island to the peaks of the north shore to the wetlands of Langley.

It's all just outside your doorstep.

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Pacific Parklands Foundation is a registered charity established in 2000 to help protect, enhance and promote Metro Vancouver’s regional parks.

Our unique partnership with Metro Vancouver covers our administrative costs which means that virtually all of your donation goes directly to support and enrich regional parks.

Become a Regional Parks Champion Today!

Help fund youth programs, accessibility projects, stewardship activities and more.

Become a monthly donor or leave a gift in your will.

For more information or to make a donation, visit www.pacificparklands.com.

A Message from Our Foundation

More places to get your passport stamped I Rewards and prize draw details I Stories and videosPassport pick-up locations I More anniversary celebrations I Events in regional parks and your community

Come Check it Out!www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘celebrate parks’)

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