Burnaby Lake

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Burnaby Lake

Park Features at a glance

Trail Information

19 km Horseback riding

6 km Cycling

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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 Brighton Avenue (at the Production Way Skytrain Station). Turn right on to Winston Avenue, follow it for about 1 km and then turn 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.

Park Hours

No Cycling

There is no cycling in the park. Cyclists following the Central Valley Greenway are reminded to use Cariboo Road and Winston Avenue. A pedestrian-only route for the Central Valley Greenway follows some of the park's trails. Visitors are welcome to use the Avalon Entrance parking lot to access both the Brunette-Fraser Regional Greenway and the Central Valley Greenway.

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. more...

Accessibility

At the Piper Avenue Entrance, the Nature House, toilets, boardwalk and viewing tower are wheelchair accessible.

Trail Accessibility:

Cottonwood trail is 2.6 km long, with minimal slopes, a semi-firm surface and some areas of loose gravel. There are no stairs from Still Creek Bridge to Piper Spit. The trail is at least 2 m wide.

Brunette Headwaters Trail is 1.8 km long, with minimal grade changes. The trail surface is semi-firm with some areas of loose gravel. The slope along most of the trail is <5%.

Avalon Trail is 0.8 km long, connecting the Burnaby Equestrian Centre with Southshore Trail. The trail is firm (rock dust surface) and at least 3 m wide with minimal grade changes.

Southshore Trail is 3.4 km long with minimal grade changes and a semi-firm surface but some areas of loose gravel. There are several boardwalks with multiple steps along this trail. Southshore Trail is accessible for about 500 m west from the junction at Avalon Trail.

Conifer Loop and Spruce Trail Loop have semi-firm surfaces, with slopes mostly <5%.

Pavillion Trail has a semi-firm surface. There are stairs at the bridge over Deer Lake Brook.

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.

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 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

Burnaby Lake Park Association

Join volunteers and provide input on park issues; help control invasive plants through the Weedbusters 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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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

Sunday, May 26

Weedbusters