Belcarra

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Belcarra

Park Features at a glance

Trail Information

22 km Horseback riding

6 km Cycling

9.5 km

Reservable Facilities:

2 Picnic Shelters
(each seats 75)

Maps and Directions

Belcarra Regional Park is tucked away on Burrard Inlet at the mouth of Indian Arm. From St. Johns Street.(Port Moody) or Barnet Hwy (Coquitlam), go north on Knowles Rd. to Ioco Rd. Turn left onto Ioco Rd., continue to 1st Ave. and turn right. Follow 1st Ave. as it becomes Bedwell Bay Rd to the White Pine Beach entrance. To get to Belcarra Picnic Area, continue on Bedwell Bay Rd. to the three-way stop. Turn left, travel uphill to Tum-tumay-whueton Drive and keep right to the Picnic Area parking lot.

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.

Fishing

Both tidal water and freshwater fishing is available.

Field Trips
Belcarra Picnic Area is a very popular destination for group field trips in May and June. Plan ahead for a great day by calling 604-520-6442 for some tips on how to make your group’s visit enjoyable.

Resource - Beach Etiquette Sheet

Dogs

Dogs must be on-leash throughout the park and are not allowed on swimming beaches. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog's droppings.

Accessibility

At the Belcarra Picnic Area, the sheltered picnic tables are wheelchair accessible. White Pine Beach has a wheelchair accessible path, picnic tables and water access. All park washroom buildings are wheelchair accessible. The 4 km Springboard Trail is primarily a bicycle path, but the chip seal hardened surface is partially wheelchair accessible. Be aware that there are some steep, switchback sections west of Woodhaven Swamp that would be very challenging. It is advisable to take an able-bodied person with you.

Using 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.

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.

Seashore Sleuths (available during low tides) -
Step lightly through the inter-tidal zone and learn about the sea creatures living there.

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 604-520-6442, 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 Central Area Office: 604-520-6442

Resources

Fire Rating Advisory
as of July 2, 2009

Current Rating: MODERATE

Campfires are permitted in designated areas with containment facilities (i.e. fire rings)
Briquette and propane barbeques and gas stoves are permitted
- if you are using briquettes, PLEASE dispose of them carefully in provided receptacles
Report all forest fires to 911 and park staff

For more information call 604-432-6350

Trail Advisories

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.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, July 05

What Lies Beneath

Tuesday, July 07

Parent and Pre-Teen Pilates

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Fast Facts

Covering more than 1100 hectares in the Village of Anmore, the Village of Belcarra and the City of Port Moody, Belcarra Regional Park is one of the largest parks in the Metro Vancouver system.
Sasamat Outdoor Centre is located in Belcarra Regional Park and can be reserved by contacting the Association of Neighbourhood Houses at 604-939-2268.