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Lower Seymour Conservation ReserveLower Seymour Conservation Reserve537440976http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/PublishingImages/LSCR-photo.jpg<div class="ExternalClass69969AECFC6F4E08AD3BACF2F9731F53"><p>The 5,668-hectare Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR) contains spectacular and rugged landscapes. Its alpine peaks, forested slopes, and pristine waters offer spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities. The Water Services department manages the LSCR to maintain its recreation, education, and environmental values in conjunction with its capacity as a water reserve. </p></div>

The historic Twin Bridges site in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve now has a new, higher and longer crossing over the Seymour River. The long-anticipated suspension bridge replaces the previous pedestrian bridge which was removed after the December 2014 Seymour River rock slide.

Inclement Weather

​Fall and winter are here bringing along inclement weather such as high winds, extreme rainfall and snow. During severe weather events, the LSCR (north of 2km) can be dangerous due to conditions including: debris torrents, flooding, high flows, stranding due to road washouts or tree failure from high winds. Please respect closure signage during these events.

 

 

Seymour Suspension Bridgehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-SeymourSuspensionBridge_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4346&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosSeymour Suspension Bridge
Seymour Falls Gazebohttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Seymour-Falls-Gazebo_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4051&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosSeymour Falls Gazebo
SVThttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-SVT_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4052&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosSVT
Rice Lake Wharfhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Rice-Lake-Wharf_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4050&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosRice Lake Wharf
Rice Lake Gazebohttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Rice-Lake-Gazebo_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4049&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosRice Lake Gazebo
Rice Lake Gatehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Rice-Lake-Gate_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4048&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosRice Lake Gate
Patonhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Paton_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4047&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosPaton
Mid Valley Chairshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Mid-Valley-Chairs_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4044&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosMid Valley Chairs
Main Picnic Areahttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Main-Picnic-Area_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4043&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosMain Picnic Area
LSCR-photo5http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo5_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3307&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo5New born fawn plays hide and seek in grass near Rice Lake.
LSCR-photo26http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo26_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3833&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo26
LSCR-photo25http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo25_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3832&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo25
LSCR-photo24http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo24_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3831&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo24
LSCR-photo23http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo23_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3830&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo23
LSCR-photo22http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo22_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3829&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo22
LSCR-photo21http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo21_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3828&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo21
LSCR-photo20http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo20_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3827&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo20
LSCR-photo2http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo2_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3298&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo2Sun sets behind old growth Sitka Spruce tree in the LSCR.
LSCR-photo19http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo19_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3826&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo19
LSCR-photo17http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo17_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3824&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo17
LSCR-photo16http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo16_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3823&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo16
LSCR-photo15http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo15_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3822&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo15
LSCR-photo14http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo14_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3821&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo14
LSCR-photo13http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo13_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3820&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo13
LSCR-photo12http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo12_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3819&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR-photo12
LSCR- photo9http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo9_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3308&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR- photo9Canoeing down Seymour River above Seymour Canyon.
LSCR- photo10http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo10_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3299&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR- photo10Seymour River meandering through a stand of old growth forest.
LSCR photo7http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-photo7_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=3310&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosLSCR photo7Leisurely bike outing Seymour Valley Trailway.
Fishermans Trailhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Fishermans-Tr_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4041&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosFishermans Trail
Fisherman's Trail 2http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Fishermans-Tr-2_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4042&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosFisherman's Trail 2
Circuit 8 Crossinghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/_t/LSCR-Circuit-8-Crossing_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4040&RootFolder=/services/parks/ParksPhotosCircuit 8 Crossing

 

 

 

 

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Inclement Weather Closures

Prolonged periods of heavy rain in our steep coastal mountains routinely results in potential hazards to human life and safety. Access restrictions are initiated when a specific set of precipitation criteria have been met, resulting in trail closures past 2km in the LSCR. Please watch for access updates following weather warnings or high precipitation.

For more information email lscr@metrovancouver.org.

 

 

Join us for a Winter Watershed Snowshoe Tour at Mt. Seymour.

 

 

Coho Trail Closure <div class="ExternalClass3A4BC9BDC64C47279A1D7DBECC7C4F3C">Coho Trail will be closed for bridge replacement work starting June 27<sup>th</sup> until mid-July. Please respect closure signage during this time.</div>True
Ned’s Atomic Dustbin Trail<div class="ExternalClass343379BCBA50487D943EDFA0D851C103">Ned’s Trail will be undergoing resurfacing, upgrades, and reroutes this spring. Expect a full trail closure from spring to fall this year for worker and rider safety.<br></div>True
Dog Mountain Seasonal Closure<div class="ExternalClass846CD11890C8404183525B663DDADDC9">The Dog Mountain Trail will be temporarily closed due to seasonal hazards (rapid snow melt, unsafe creek crossings and poor trail surface condition). The trail will remain closed until conditions improve. Please respect closure signage during this time.<br></div>True
Notice of Construction <div class="ExternalClass2CB16F8D978B41FFBCD016C030CB9A4F">Construction of the new Watershed Centre building is set to begin in mid-April in the LSCR gravel overflow lot. Part of the overflow lot will be closed until further notice while construction is underway. Please respect closure signage and plan for limited parking. More information can be found <a href="/services/parks/ParksPublications/LowerSeymourConservationReserve-ConstructionInformation.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br></div>True
Fishing Banned between Seymour Dam and Seymour Estuary<div class="ExternalClassC19DFD71A9FD4B638297A523E2E102BC"><p> <a href="http://notices.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=view_notice&DOC_ID=177645&ID=all">​More Information from Fisheries and Oceans Canada</a></p></div>True
Washout on Coho Trail<div class="ExternalClassC71EE61C46F0454D8014493A712D4C85">Heavy rains and high flows have caused a washout on Coho Trail. Please use caution while on the trail and obey all safety signage.<br></div>True
E-Bikes on Trails<div class="ExternalClass35159DDE0DA041CC9C651CC949558EC4"><p>Only Class 1 pedal assisted e-bikes are permitted in the LSCR. Motorized/throttle actuated vehicles are not permitted on the trail network. Do not exceed 30km/hr and yield to all other trail users.<br></p></div>True
Fisherman’s Trail (North) Closure<div class="ExternalClass1917E133282B45E2B7956E6788112849"><p>Fisherman’s Trail (North) is closed from Circuit 8 to Spur 4 due to a large washout. Please obey closure signage.<br></p></div>True
Seymour Valley Trailway Safety<div class="ExternalClass3C7540150CFF4C22B91CABDF71FCFA93"><p>​No motorized vehicles on the trailway. Go slow and respect all users.</p></div>True

 

 

Stay Informed

 Strategic Trails Plan – 2022 Project Overview

 Strategic Trails Plan - Full Report

 LSCR Trail Standards Document

 LSCR Management Plan 2022

 Seymour River Rockslide Mitigation Project update

 NSMBA Trail Adoption Program 2022

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