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Iona Beach 
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Park Features at a glance
Drinking Water Public Phone Dock / Pier / Spit Beach Activities 
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 13 km  Horseback riding 3 km  Cycling 4 km 
Maps and Directions
Iona Beach Regional Park is north and west of Vancouver International Airport. Go towards Vancouver International Airport and get onto Grant McConachie Way. Follow Grant McConachie Way westward to Templeton Street and then turn right (north) onto Templeton Street. Follow Templeton Street as it turns left (west) and becomes Ferguson Road. Follow Ferguson Road westward to the end; it goes directly to Iona Beach Regional Park.
Location Map
Park and Trail Map
Park Hours
In general, parks are open during daylight hours. For specific hours see PDF below.
  Park Hours 
Dog Information
Dogs
Dogs must be on-leash throughout the park. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog’s droppings.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The washroom building beside the parking area, the table beside South Marsh, the boardwalk and observation platform at the west side of South Marsh, and the cycle path on Iona Jetty are all wheelchair accessible. The gravel surfacing on the trail is fairly loose, however, and may be difficult with narrow tires. The trail is almost flat.
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.
 
Beaver Tales –
Look for lodges, dams and canals built by these animals and learn about the adaptations that make them ecosystem engineers.
 
INTERMEDIATE
 
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.
 
SECONDARY
 
Ecosystem Balance and Bullies -
What is ecological health and how do different habitats support different species? Explore the diversity of ecosystems by designing and analyzing experiments to compare species survival. Invasive species can disrupt this delicate balance - participate in habitat restoration by removing these bullies.
 
Contact Us
The calendar fills quickly so please call two months in advance of your preferred date. For more information and teacher resources, call 604-224-5739, e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org.  
Park Partners
To learn about the variety of ways to get actively involved in regional parks, contact the Community Development Coordinator at West Area. Phone (604) 224-5739
For Information, Questions, or Comments
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks West Area Office: 604-224-5739
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Resources

Fire Danger Rating Advisory
as of May 14, 2012
Current Rating: MODERATE
Moderate
■ Campfires are permitted in designated areas with containment facilities (i.e. fire rings/pits), and only as local fire authorities allow
■ Briquette and propane barbeques and gas stoves are permitted in approved facilities under direct supervision - if you are using briquettes, PLEASE dispose of them carefully in provided receptacles
■ Report all forest fires to 911 and Parks staff
 
For more information call 604-432-6350.
Trail Advisories
Invasive plant removal

Work crews will be removing a large amount of Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), a highly invasive plant in the park. The area will be used as temporary storage for materials to upgrade the erosion protection for Iona Jetty. Once the work is completed, the area will be restored with native plants that provide important habitat for a range of species. For your safety please stay away from construction crews and obey signage and directions from work crews.
For more information, call Regional Parks West Area Office at (604) 224-5739.
Iona South Jetty and Foreshore Upgrade

From May 7 to June 18, work crews will be upgrading the shore protection along parts of the Iona Jetty and the Ferguson Road foreshore.
The work is needed to repair damage caused by wind and waves – and keep the jetty safe for use by walkers and cyclists.
The pedestrian trail on top of the jetty will remain open during the upgrade; the path for cyclists (the lower road) will be closed.
For your safety, please stay away from construction areas and obey signage and directions from work crews.
 
Our apologies for any inconvenience.

For more information call: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, West Area Office at 604-224-5739.
Upcoming Events
No events upcoming at this park
Events Calendar

Fast Facts

  • With winter weather in this area often drier than other parts of the Lower Mainland, Iona Beach Regional Park can be a great escape on a rainy day. There are also magnificent scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities in the park.

  • More than 300 species of birds feed and rest at Iona Beach Regional Park, making it critical that dogs be kept under control at all times to avoid harassing migratory birds.