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Boundary Bay 
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Park Features at a glance
Drinking Water Seasonal Concession Stand Public Phone Heritage Site / Building Swimming Beach Activities Transit Tennis Court Softball Field Electric Vehicle Station 
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 23.5 km  Horseback riding 16 km  Cycling 18 km 
Maps and Directions
This park surrounds Boundary Bay, an internationally recognized Important Bird Area on the Pacific Flyway.  First time visitors are recommended to begin at Centennial Beach.
From Highway 99, take Highway 17 south to Tsawwassen.  Turn left on 56th Street.  Follow 56th Street to 12th Avenue and turn left, and then turn right on Boundary Bay Road.  The Park Entrance Road is on your left.
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:
Dog Information
Dogs
Because of the sensitive bird habitat around the park, dogs must be on-leash throughout the park. Check signs for details. Also, please be sure to scoop your dog's poop and dispose of it properly.
For more information, please see Dogs in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
Horseback Riding Information
Horseback Riding
Permitted on Boundary Bay Dyke Trail between 17A Avenue and Mud Bay. Equestrians are not permitted between 12th Avenue and Centennial Beach.
Farm Vehicle
Farm Vehicle Right-Of-Way
Please give farm vehicles the right-of-way on the Boundary Bay Dyke Trail. Stand to the side of the dyke, off the travelled surface, to let farm vehicles pass without delay, so the farmers can continue their work to produce food for all of us.
Concession

Concession
The Centennial Beach Café is now open at the park. For information on hours, menu and more, please go to www.centennialbeachcafe.com

Accessibility
Accessibility
The new Centennial Beach washrooms, changerooms and concession are wheelchair accessible. In addition, there are several wheelchair accessible picnic tables, a playground  and parking. The viewing deck at the west end of the 12th Avenue Dyke can also be accessed by wheelchair users.
Trails
12 Ave Dyke Trail is a semi firm surface, with some patches of coarse gravel. The trail is 2 km long, minimum 4 m wide, with minimal slopes.
 
Raptor Trail is a semi firm surface, with some patches of softer sand/packed soil. There is one pedestrian bridge with a steep approach (12% slope) and the entrance along Boundary Bay Road is only 20 cm wide (too narrow for strollers or wheelchairs).
 
 
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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.

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) -
Belcarra, Boundary Bay, Pacific Spirit Step lightly through the inter-tidal zone and learn about the sea creatures living there.

Pond Discovery -  
Sneak along the pond edge to catch and release minnows, dragonfly nymphs and many others while learning about their watery home.

INTERMEDIATE

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.

Operation W.E.B. (Westcoast Exploration of Biodiversity) -
Explore biodiversity in a variety of ecosystems through this package, which includes online resources, classroom activities, webquest, and an extended field trip.

Contact Us
The calendar fills quickly so please call two months in advance of your preferred date. For more information and teacher resources, call 604-224-5739, e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org

Park Partners
To learn the variety of ways to get actively involved in regional parks, contact the Community Development Coordinator at West Area. Phone (604) 224-5739
For Information, Questions, or Comments
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks West Area Office: 604-224-5739
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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.
Upcoming Events
No events upcoming at this park
Events Calendar