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 Park and Trail Advisories - Update November 12, 2008
Belcarra Regional Park 
 Picnic Area Dock and Wharf Repairs
Work will take place on November 27th and 28th, 2008 at which time all access to the dock, wharf and ramp will be closed to the public.  For more information please call Parks – Central Area at 604-520-6442.
 Buntzen Lake flooding problems
BC Hydro’s Buntzen Lake Recreation Area is currently experiencing extremely high water levels that are causing flood impacts to facilities surrounding the lake including trail connections to the White Pine Beach area of Belcarra Regional Park. Conditions are highly variable and subject to change without notice. Please use caution and obey posted signs.

For more information about the impacts to Belcarra Regional Park call Parks – Central Area at 604-520-6442.

For more information about the situation at Buntzen Lake please contact BC Hydro at 604-224-9376 / toll-free 1-800-224-9376 or follow this link to the BC Hydro website: BC Hydro - Recreation Areas - Recreation Area Closures/Restrictions.
 Maple Beach closed
Maple Beach, along the Admiralty Point trail, continues to be contaminated with oil from the recent Burrard spill and is closed. Please respect posted signs and stay on the trail until inspections indicate that clean up is complete. For more information please call Parks – Central Area at 604-520-6442.
Burnaby Lake Regional Park 
 Viewing Tower Replacement

Work will commence on Monday September 8, 2008 at which time all access to the viewing tower will be closed to the public.  The work will be complete and the tower opened fully by the end of October.  For more information please call Parks – Central Area at 604-520-6442.

Colony Farm Regional Park 
 Trail Closure
A section of the Traboulay PoCo Trail has been closed by a washout. The closure affects the area between the Sheep Paddocks and Pitt River Road. The closure is in effect until further notice while Metro Vancouver staff determine the best strategy for replacing the trail. For your safety, please respect the closure and do not go around signs and barriers. For more information please call Parks – Central Area at 604-520-6442.
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park 
 Trail Conditions

Nov 17, 2008 

 

Sunset is now at 4:00 PM


Seasonal Backcountry Route Closure:

All backcountry routes north of Thunderbird Ridge in the alpine area of Lynn Headwaters Park behind Grouse Mountain  and above Norvan Falls in Lynn Valley are now closed for the winter.   These routes include Crown, Little Goat and Goat Mountains, Goat Ridge, Lynn Lake, Coliseum Mountain and the Hanes Valley route.

 

Trail Conditions Update:

Expect wet, muddy trail conditions during wet weather.   At higher elevations, be prepared for sudden, unexpected weather changes.   Possible hazardous weather conditions may include snowfall, ice and fog causing decreased visibility and making route finding difficult.  

Creek Crossing Alert:
Be aware that sudden rain can cause creeks to rise rapidly making creek crossings impassible.    Stay well back from the edge of turbulent fast flowing creeks. 


Matsqui Trail Regional Park 
 Ongoing construction
Work will continue throughout the year to improve road access, parking and the campground. Please use caution and obey all signs and instructions from staff regarding temporary closures and changing park conditions. For more information please call Parks – East Area at 604-530-4983.
Minnekhada Regional Park 
 Bear sightings
There have currently been an unusually large number of bear sightings in Minnekhada Regional Park and adjacent areas.
Bears are feeding on berries in the park and surrounding area, especially next to Oliver Road.  Visitors should:
  • Exercise caution
  • Keep children under supervision at all times
  • Keep pets leashed
For further information, please consult Metro Vancouver’s “What about Bears?” brochure which may be found at Minnekhada Lodge or in park kiosks, as well as on our website. For further information call Regional Parks – Central Area at 604-520-6442.
Tynehead Regional Park 
 Trail Closure
Bridges across the Serpentine River and Townline Creek near the Serpentine Hollow Entrance are being replaced.  There will be no access across the Serpentine River in Serpentine Hollow starting Sept. 02, 2008.  Trillium Trail and its viewpoint will also be closed.  Bridge and trail closures are expected to last two weeks.  Visitors can still enjoy most of the park’s trails and are encouraged to use the river crossing along the Serpentine Loop Trail, which can be reached by both Nurse Stump Trail and Sunny Trail.  Visitors are reminded to follow posted safety signs.  Please call Parks-Central Area at 604-520-6442 if you have any questions.
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Are you between 19 and 30 years of age? Now accepting applications for Program Supervisors in various Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. Catching the Spirit - the environmental stewardship program run by youths for youths.
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  • Since 1993, the annual number of visits to Regional Parks has increased by 65 per cent - from 4.4 million to 7.4 million.