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Aldergrove Lake 
Park Features at a glance
Drinking WaterSeasonal Concession StandPicnic ShelterGroup CampSwimming
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 9.5 km Horseback riding 7 km Cycling 7.5 km
Reservable Facilities:
 Blacktail picnic shelter
   (seats 100)
Maps and Directions
The southern boundary of this park is the Canada/USA border. Located five minutes from the Aldergrove border crossing, first-time visitors are advised to drive to the main park entrance on 8th Avenue just east of 272nd Street. Continue down the park entrance road until you cross Pepin Brook and turn right to find the main information kiosk beside the lake washroom building.
Location Map
Park and Trail Map
Park Hours
In general, parks are open during daylight hours. Gates are closed and locked outside of the opening and closing times posted at most park entrances; earliest closing is 5 pm. If you require specific information regarding the opening or closing times of a park or gate, please contact the Area Office during regular hours.
Dog Information
Swimming at Aldergrove Lake is open from the beginning of the Victoria Day weekend in May to the end of the Labour Day weekend in September.
Dog Information
Dogs
Dogs must be under control at all times. There are on-leash and leash-optional areas in the park. The dog off-leash area is in the northeast corner of the park at the corner of Lefeuvre Road and Huntingdon Road. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog's droppings.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Some facilities at the lake area are wheelchair accessible. Trails are subject to use and weathering which may degrade them to the point where their original accessible design has been compromised. It is advisable to take an able-bodied person with you.
Park SafetyUsing the Park Safely:
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Parks Field Trips and School Programs

Experience, discover and explore . . . natural wonders and heritage sites.
Engage all senses in direct experience with actual places, objects and life systems in your outdoor classroom. Participate in physically active, outdoor learning. Choose from over 16 parks and select popular customized programs related to park features and your group’s interests.  Through our diverse selection of programs we can:

  • enhance elementary or secondary school curricula
  • provide captivating workshops for parents and teachers  
  • assist and train recreational programmers  
  • explore Guide and Scout badge topics  
  • expand the vocabulary of ESL students  
  • enhance nature appreciation for adults and seniors  
  • develop outdoor exploration and survival skills for teens

We provide quality flexible programs because of:

  • optimum ratio of participant to leader
  • expert instruction
  • hands-on experience
  • customized programming

All programs are curriculum connected and satisfy the new Environmental Learning and Experience framework published by the B.C. Ministry of Education.

Programs are usually two hours long, with a maximum of 15 participants per interpreter. The minimum fee for one interpreter is $70.  Each additional hour costs $35 per interpreter.

Fishing

Choose from these Popular Programs:

PRIMARY

Nature Explorers –
Awaken curiosity and engage the senses while exploring nature and the changing seasons.

Investigating Invertebrates –
Search for clues to the hidden lives of spiders, slugs and bugs. Evidence of their important roles as pollinators and decomposers abound for those who know where to look.

Pond Discovery -
Sneak along the pond edge to catch and release minnows, dragonfly nymphs and many others while learning about their watery home.

INTERMEDIATE

Forest Communities –
Discover the diversity of plants and animals in a temperate rainforest and trace their complex relationships.

Navigating the Night (available after sunset) –
How do bats, owls and other nocturnal animals survive in a world without light? Tune up your senses, listen and adjust your night vision to find out.

Contact Us
The calendar fills quickly so please call two months in advance of your preferred date. For more information and teacher resources, call 604-530-4983, e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org.

Park Partners
With the variety of ways to get actively involved in Regional Parks, there’s bound to be something for you! Explore the opportunities in the Park Partnership Program.
For Information, Questions, or Comments
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks East Area Office: 604-530-4983
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Resources
Trail Advisories
“Water Quality Advisory” on Drinking Water
Please be advised that a “Water Quality Advisory” is posted for all areas within Aldergrove Lake. Drinking water is unavailable in the park until further notice. If you are planning a hike, ride, picnic, or event, please be sure to bring an adequate supply of water. For more information, contact Parks – East Area at (604) 530-4983. Thank you.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 13
All Night Star Gazing
Sunday, April 25
Connecting Children with Nature

Fast Facts

  • Camp Elkgrove group camp operates in Aldergrove Lake Regional Park and can be booked by contacting the Elks Recreational Children's Camp Society of BC at 604-513-0155.

  • Aldergrove Lake Regional Park contains the Rock ‘n Horse Trail, a shared trail open to equestrians, cyclists and pedestrians. A Trail Users Courtesy Code is posted on the kiosk at the cycling trailhead.

  • One of several projects supported by the Pacific Parklands Foundation includes the restoration of Aldergrove Bowl, which has been converted from a mined-out gravel pit to a recreational area including a marshy pond for waterfowl, new hiking trails, and picnic area.”