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Park Features at a glance
Drinking Water Public Phone Visitor Centre Canoeing / Kayaking Dock / Pier / Spit Transit 
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 19 km  Horseback riding 6 km  Cycling 0 km 
Maps and Directions
This park has several access points, but first-time visitors are advised to begin at the Nature House on Piper Avenue. From Lougheed Highway in Burnaby, turn south on Bainbridge (across from the Production Way Skytrain Station). Turn right on to Winston at the bottom of the hill and then left on Piper Avenue.
Location Map
Park and Trail Map
Park Hours
In general, parks are open during daylight hours. For specific hours see PDF below.
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Dog Information
Dogs
Dogs must be on-leash throughout the park. To protect bird habitat, dogs are prohibited on Piper Spit. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog's droppings.
Accessibility
Accessiblility
The Nature House, washroom facilities and boardwalk at Piper Avenue are wheelchair accessible. However, trails are subject to use and weathering which may degrade them to the point where their original accessible design has been compromised. It is advisable to take an able-bodied person with you.
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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.

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

Beaver Tales -
Look for lodges, dams and canals built by these animals and learn about the adaptations that make them ecosystem engineers.

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.

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 604-520-6442, e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org

Park Partners
Burnaby Lake Park Association - Join volunteers and provide input on park issues; help control invasive plants through the Weedbusters and Weed Watchers Program; or participate in projects such as the Nest Box Program. To volunteer, contact the Community Development Coordinator at Central Area Office at 604-520-6442 or go to the Park Partnership Program website (external).
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 September 01, 2010
Current Rating: LOW

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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.
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Fast Facts

  • With a placid lake and marshy shores, Burnaby Lake Regional Park is one of the most pleasant spots in the Lower Mainland to canoe or kayak.

  • The Weedbusters program is sponsored by Metro Vancouver Parks and the Burnaby Lake Park Association and works to restore biodiversity in the park. To get involved, contact Alison at 604-520-6442