Campbell Valley

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Campbell Valley

Park Features at a glance

Trail Information

29 km Horseback riding

14 km Cycling

1 km

Reservable Facilities:

Camp Coyote group camp (capacity 40 campers)

Old Orchard picnic shelter (seats 100)

Little River Bowl/Historic Langley Speedway (capacity 2000)

Riding ring and other equestrian facilities

Maps and Directions

Campbell Valley is in south Langley, between 200th and 216th Street and 4th and 20th Avenue. There are two good locations for a first-time visitor to begin: the North Valley entrance on 16th Avenue or the South Valley Entrance on 8th Avenue. If coming from Highway 1, take the 200th Street Avenue south exit and drive south to the lights at 16th Avenue. Turn left. The North Valley parking lot is on your right at the bottom of the hill. Coming from Highway 99, take the 8th Avenue east exit. Cross 200th Street and watch for the South Valley Parking lot 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

Please join us September 18th and 19th at Campbell Valley Regional Park for the 30th annual Country Celebration event. Call 604-432-6391 during business hours or email anytime.

Dogs

Dogs must be under control at all times. There are on-leash and leash-optional areas in the park; the seasonal leash-optional area on 4th Ave is open October 1 to April 1. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog’s droppings.

Accessiblility

The Visitor Centre and Wildlife Garden, Perimeter Trail, Old Orchard Group Picnic Area, Coyote Group Camp, and the Little River Loop Trail are wheelchair accessible. Picnic tables and toilets at the North Valley Entrance, South Valley Entrance and Campbell Valley Downs Equestrian Centre are also accessible. 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.

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 call two months in advance of your preferred date. For more information and teacher resources, call 604-530-4983, e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org.

Park Partners

Campbell Valley Park Association -- a variety of non-profit groups and volunteers work in partnership with Metro Vancouver Parks to shape the care, use and development of the park, and to plan events and projects. The Park Association works to represent these diverse groups and individuals in advising Metro Vancouver Parks on issues and management planning. For more information or to get involved, contact the Community Development Coordinator at East Area Office at 604-530-4983 or go to the Park Partners website (external).

For Information, Questions, or Comments

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks East Area Office: 604-530-4983

Resources

Fire Danger Rating Advisory
as of September 01, 2010

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

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Events Calendar

Fast Facts

Campbell Valley Regional Park contains the Shaggy Mane Trail, a dual-use trail open to pedestrians and equestrians. Pedestrians are expected to yield to equestrians when sharing the trail.
The Annand/Rowlatt Farmstead is a designated historical site with restored buildings dating back to 1898.
The Lochiel Schoolhouse was built in 1924 and operated as a one-room school until 1975. It was moved to the park in 1988 to complement other heritage buildings on site.