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Belcarra 
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Park Features at a glance
Drinking Water Seasonal Concession Stand Public Phone Picnic Shelter Group Camp Fishing (see below) Heritage Site / Building Canoeing / Kayaking Dock / Pier / Spit Swimming Beach Activities Transit 
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 22 km  Horseback riding 6 km  Cycling 9.5 km 
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. For specific hours see PDF below.

Park Hours
Reservable Facilities:
 2 Picnic Shelters
   (each seats 75)
Fishing
Fishing
Both fishing and crab fishing are permitted in the ocean with a valid tidal licence.  To protect breeding stocks, only male crabs can be harvested. For information about tidal fishing licences, special restrictions and closures, contact Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
 
Fishing is permitted in Sasamat Lake but a non-tidal angling licence is required from the BC Ministry of the Environment .
 
Other Info
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
Dog Information
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. more...
Concession
Accessibility
Accessibility
At the Belcarra Picnic Area, the sheltered picnic tables are wheelchair accessible. White Pine Beach has a wheelchair accessible path, picnic tables and beach access (although no direct wheelchair access to the water). All park washroom buildings are wheelchair accessible. There is ramp access to the fishing/boating dock at Belcarra Picnic Area, however at moderate to low tides, the slope may be too steep for disabled access.
 
Trail Accessibility:
 
Springboard Trail is 4 km long and is primarily a bicycle path, but the chip seal hardened surface is partially wheelchair accessible. There are some steep, switchback sections west of Woodhaven Swamp that would be very challenging for a wheelchair user. 
 
Sasamat Lake Loop has 12 bridges, many with at least one step. There are also 14 sets of steps around the lake, with as little as three steps and as many as 33 steps.  There are 147 steps in total.  Only one of these sets of steps has a handrail.
Park SafetyUsing the Park Safely:
Prepare for your visit to a regional park before you leave home. more...
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.

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 plan to register two months in advance of your preferred date. Book on-line or call 604-432-6359 for more information.

Park Partners
The Pacific Parklands Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Metro Vancouver’s regional parks.  For information or to make a donation, visit www.pacificparklands.com

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
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Resources
Fire Danger Rating Advisory
as of May 13, 2013
Current Rating: LOW
Due to recent rainfall the fire danger rating is currently in LOW. Visitors are asked to obey posted signs and check back for regular updates as conditions and restrictions can change quickly.
Trail Advisories
Personal Safety

Parks are natural areas and present hazards for the unprepared. Never hike or walk alone - enjoy the park with a friend!

  • Bring a snack, water, flashlight, a light jacket and adequate footwear;
  •  Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return;
  •  Stay on marked trails and out of closed areas;
  •  Do not disturb or feed wildlife;
  •  Obey all signs and notices.

Look, listen and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

EMERGENCY - Call 9-1-1 for fire, ambulance or police services.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, July 21
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