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UBC Alumnus Donation Enables Salmon Creek Restoration in Pacific Spirit Regional Parkhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/534/UBC Alumnus Donation Enables Salmon Creek Restoration in Pacific Spirit Regional Park534UBC Alumnus Donation Enables Salmon Creek Restoration in Pacific Spirit Regional ParkGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass4ADCEA57D7B64A1FA09B377B391C2921"><p>One of the last remaining urban creeks on the Burrard Peninsula has been restored to a more fish-friendly habitat, thanks to a donation from a UBC alumnus and a collaborative effort between Metro Vancouver, Musqueam Indian Band, UBC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and community organizations.</p></div>2018-06-19T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Grouse Grind Trail Anticipated to Reopen June 21http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/533/Grouse Grind Trail Anticipated to Reopen June 21533Grouse Grind Trail Anticipated to Reopen June 21GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass1A99ED8DF2134FAAAA97BF14EC4C53B0"><p>​The Grouse Grind Trail in Grouse Mountain Regional Park is anticipated to reopen on Thursday, June 21, barring any unforeseen circumstances.</p></div>2018-06-14T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Grouse Grind Closed for Maintenancehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/530/Grouse Grind Closed for Maintenance530Grouse Grind Closed for MaintenanceGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass216019DB1BB04898B930116B71225BF8"><p>​Hikers are advised that the Grouse Grind Trail in Grouse Mountain Regional Park will be closing for seasonal safety maintenance as of Tuesday, May 22, 2018.</p></div>2018-05-18T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Grouse Grind Trail Opens Tomorrowhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/526/Grouse Grind Trail Opens Tomorrow526Grouse Grind Trail Opens TomorrowGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass6BB17A3733DA4A60B5DC8B0C7DF7178F"><p>​Metro Vancouver's world-famous hiking destination, the Grouse Grind Trail, will officially open for the season tomorrow, May 2, at 6:15 a.m. </p></div>2018-05-01T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Adds to Kanaka Creek Regional Parkhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/527/Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Adds to Kanaka Creek Regional Park527Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Adds to Kanaka Creek Regional ParkGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass0AF10B79518C4ABD85FF6ACE5F2F2AED"><p>​Metro Vancouver continues to protect more natural areas with the purchase of 4.7 hectares of creekside and forest habitats at Kanaka Creek Regional Park in the City of Maple Ridge.</p></div>2018-05-01T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Metro Vancouver and the City of Abbotsford Reach Agreement to Amend Parkland Interestshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/517/Metro Vancouver and the City of Abbotsford Reach Agreement to Amend Parkland Interests517Metro Vancouver and the City of Abbotsford Reach Agreement to Amend Parkland InterestsGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassEA735C5F06EA43DAB2564C3E4C264EF8">Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) has reached an agreement with the City of Abbotsford, which enables the City to withdraw from Metro Vancouver’s regional parks function and explore new park partnerships with the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). Once approved, the City of Abbotsford will no longer participate in, or financially contribute, to parks within Metro Vancouver and can allocate resources to parks within its own municipality and region.</div>2017-11-24T08:00:00Zstring;#2017
Extreme Fire Danger Rating For Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Ahead Of Long Weekendhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/489/Extreme Fire Danger Rating For Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Ahead Of Long Weekend489Extreme Fire Danger Rating For Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Ahead Of Long WeekendGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassE0F79FAC180F41FBA442E2D4923B7E92"><p>​As Metro Vancouver residents prepare to enjoy the B.C. Day long weekend, they are advised that an ‘Extreme’ Fire Danger Rating is now in place across the region and will remain in effect until there is significant rainfall.</p></div>2017-08-04T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Metro Vancouver Celebrates Opening Of Grouse Mountain Regional Parkhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/484/Metro Vancouver Celebrates Opening Of Grouse Mountain Regional Park484Metro Vancouver Celebrates Opening Of Grouse Mountain Regional ParkGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass2DCAED1CD1654C3DACEFBA63C7546B0F"><p>​Metro Vancouver today officially opened its new 75-hectare Grouse Mountain Regional Park, with a call to the public to help shape its future</p></div>2017-07-28T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Metro Vancouver Officially Opens Grouse Grind Trail Tomorrowhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/479/Metro Vancouver Officially Opens Grouse Grind Trail Tomorrow479Metro Vancouver Officially Opens Grouse Grind Trail TomorrowGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass88C7CC3C8B234228AC51F9870C01D02A"><p>The Grouse Grind Trail will officially open on Saturday, June 17, 2017, and will be open 6:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.</p></div>2017-06-16T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Pitt River Regional Greenway Continues to Growhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/475/Pitt River Regional Greenway Continues to Grow475Pitt River Regional Greenway Continues to GrowGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassA1E11F074AB346A2946E47ECB48CDEF9">​Metro Vancouver is expanding its popular Pitt River Regional Greenway, with the addition of 1.68 hectares of land at the foot of Ferry Slip Road in Pitt Meadows.</div>2017-05-11T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
New Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre Opens in Maple Ridgehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/474/New Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre Opens in Maple Ridge474New Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre Opens in Maple RidgeGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass7348A41544324F2DA46F3DB3108FFD86"><p>​The Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre officially opened today in the Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge.</p></div>2017-05-01T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Metro Vancouver Announces New Regional Parkhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/471/Metro Vancouver Announces New Regional Park471Metro Vancouver Announces New Regional ParkGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassC5BBCDC1B529481BAC0BE46EEB3EA0CD"><p>Metro Vancouver today announced the creation of a new 75-hectare (185-acre) regional park on the slopes of Grouse Mountain that includes the popular Grouse Grind, BC Mountaineering Club (BCMC) trails and a portion of the Baden-Powell trails within its boundary.</p></div>2017-04-12T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Metro Vancouver Celebrates 50 Years of Regional Parkshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/464/Metro Vancouver Celebrates 50 Years of Regional Parks464Metro Vancouver Celebrates 50 Years of Regional ParksGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassE9A1FE13FD59496FB6C6ABAC3FC7F26B"><p>​Metro Vancouver Regional District marks the 50th anniversary of its regional parks system with a year-long celebration to showcase its 14,500-hectare network of parks and greenways.</p></div>2017-03-15T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Protects More Natural Area in Kanaka Creek Regional Parkhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/457/Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Protects More Natural Area in Kanaka Creek Regional Park457Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Protects More Natural Area in Kanaka Creek Regional ParkGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass1ECA0D36EFD141498A772BFCE1BAD0BE"><p>​Metro Vancouver has added just under five hectares of important and scenic natural areas to Kanaka Creek Regional Park in the City of Maple Ridge in its latest parkland acquisition.</p></div>2016-12-14T08:00:00Zstring;#2016
Metro Vancouver Adds Lands to Pitt River Regional Greenwayhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/452/Metro Vancouver Adds Lands to Pitt River Regional Greenway452Metro Vancouver Adds Lands to Pitt River Regional GreenwayGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass98092A56E5234B468CC237B648DE02C0"><p>​The Pitt River Regional Greenway continues to grow with the recent acquisition of nine riverfront land parcels.</p></div>2016-11-08T08:00:00Zstring;#2016
Metro Vancouver Leverages Legacy Gift for Regional Park Improvements - Pacific Parklands Foundation Awards Five Grants to Volunteer Park Associationshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/446/Metro Vancouver Leverages Legacy Gift for Regional Park Improvements - Pacific Parklands Foundation Awards Five Grants to Volunteer Park Associations446Metro Vancouver Leverages Legacy Gift for Regional Park Improvements - Pacific Parklands Foundation Awards Five Grants to Volunteer Park AssociationsGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassB128C7021DED4EFDA677D1796B0475F9"><p>​Metro Vancouver launches the George Ross Legacy Stewardship Program, a funding program created to support hands‐on citizen stewardship projects by park partners in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.</p></div>2016-07-20T07:00:00Zstring;#2016
Sod Turned at Kanaka Creek Regional Park Watershed Stewardship Centrehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/436/Sod Turned at Kanaka Creek Regional Park Watershed Stewardship Centre436Sod Turned at Kanaka Creek Regional Park Watershed Stewardship CentreGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass570DC0C04EBA47ADA04F38BDD78C2581"><p>Construction has started on the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre in Kanaka Creek Regional Park thanks to support of Metro Vancouver and its funding partners.</p></div>2016-04-22T07:00:00Zstring;#2016
Surrey Bend Regional Park Officially Opens http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/434/Surrey Bend Regional Park Officially Opens434Surrey Bend Regional Park Officially Opens GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass2B89E6858C364FBC985B6A80BBDB2AC6"><p>​The vision for Metro Vancouver’s 23rd regional park was launched over 20 years ago. Today, Surrey Bend Regional Park is part of a network of parks and protected areas along the Fraser River, and at 348 hectares (835 acres) it is the largest publicly owned natural area in the City of Surrey. </p></div>2016-04-16T07:00:00Zstring;#2016
Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Adds to Kanaka Creek Regional Parkhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/426/Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Adds to Kanaka Creek Regional Park426Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Adds to Kanaka Creek Regional ParkGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass012DBC92AAFF4E66860279CDD3F0942F"><p>Another addition of diverse forest land and creek-side habitat to Metro Vancouver’s Kanaka Creek Regional Park means the protection of even more natural area. </p></div>2015-12-10T08:00:00Zstring;#2015
Second Annual Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Ecoblitz - Lend a hand ot your favourite regional park.​http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/423/Second Annual Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Ecoblitz - Lend a hand ot your favourite regional park.​423Second Annual Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Ecoblitz - Lend a hand ot your favourite regional park.​GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassBA36ACAF47E1473BB9981F25C4446DAF"><p>​If you’ve ever wanted to do something to give back to our regional parks, EcoBlitz is the perfect opportunity.</p></div>2015-10-14T07:00:00Zstring;#2015

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