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Park Features at a glance
Drinking Water Public Phone Picnic Shelter Visitor Centre Fish Hatchery Fishing (see below) Heritage Site / Building Canoeing / Kayaking Beach Activities Transit Softball Field 
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 12.5 km  Horseback riding 5 km  Cycling 5 km 
Maps and Directions
Several access points to park trails surround Snug Cove on Bowen Island.  First-time visitors are encouraged to drive or take public transit to Horseshoe Bay and walk on to the Bowen Island ferry.
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:
 Three group picnic shelters
   (seat 36 each)

 Softball field

Fishing

Fishing
Freshwater angling in Killarney Lake.

Fishing in Metro Vancouver Parks is subject to regulations set out by the Provincial Government for fresh water and by the Federal Government for tidal waters.

The BC Ministry of the Environment can provide information about freshwater fishing regulations and acquiring the correct licenses.

The Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans can provide information about fishing in tidal waters and acquiring the correct licenses.

Other Info

Bowen Island is serviced by the BC Ferries Corporation. 
 BC Ferries website.

Dog Information
Dogs
Dogs must be on-leash throughout the park. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog’s poop.
For more information, see Dogs in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Currently, there are no fully accessible washrooms, although the washroom at the Terminal Creek Hatchery is partially accessible. There is a small lip to get into the pit toilet building, there are no grab bars. There is also a partially accessible washroom at the Snug Cafe (entrance through the patio; there is a 5 cm threshold to access the washroom). There is an accessible picnic table at Snug Cove Picnic Area.
 
Trails
The Causeway is a short paved road down to an overlook of the Lagoon. The slope down to the causeway is 8% for 40 m.

Alder Grove Trail is a 780 m long trail, 2 m wide, with a maximum grade of 9% for a 50 m stretch. The majority of the slope of the trail is less than 3%.  The connecting path on Miller Road is quite steep (9%) for 30 m. The trail surface is semi firm packed fine gravel, with some soft/loose sections.

Killarney Creek Trail is 420 m long, 2.5 m wide from the junction of Meadow Trail to Magee Rd. There is a steep (14%) slope for 15 m and an 11% downhill slope for 28 m. The rest of the trail is almost flat. The trail surface is fine crushed rock.  The trail from Meadow Trail junction to Miller Road has a gentle grade with fine crushed rock surfacing and is 780 m long.

Meadow Trail is a 1.6 km long trail that is 3 m wide, but with some areas that narrow into 2 separate tracks, separated by grass. The trail is hard packed soil and semi firm crushed rock in some areas. The trail grade is less than 1% for the majority of the trail.

Lady Aleaxandra Promenade is an accessible boardwalk path.

Killarney Lake Trail's South West side can be accessed from the Killarney Picnic Area. The trail is 1 km long and generally 2 m wide to the first boardwalk. There are six steeper undulating slopes along this trail, between 10-15 % for about 200 m in total. Some users may require assistance on the slopes.  The trail is surfaced with a semi firm aggregate, with some sections of looser material. The trail becomes more difficult past the first boardwalk and is generally not accessible to wheelchair users past this point.
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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.
 
INTERMEDIATE
 
Forest Communities –
Discover the diversity of plants and animals in a temperate rainforest and trace their complex relationships.
 
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 or e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org.
Park Partners
To learn about 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
Sunday, June 02
Coho Bon Voyage