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Derby Reach 
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Park Features at a glance
Drinking Water Public Phone Picnic Shelter Public Camping Fishing (see below) Heritage Site / Building 
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 9.5 km  Horseback riding 4 km  Cycling 4.5 km 
Maps and Directions
This park lies along the Fraser River west of Fort Langley. If coming from Highway 1, take the 200 St exit and travel north to 96 Ave. Turn right (east) and then left at 208 Street. Follow 208th to Allard Crescent, turn right and watch for park entrance signs. The Heritage Area, just beyond Edgewater Bar, provides access to both the Houston Trail and the Fort-to-Fort Trail.
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:
Fishing
Fishing
Tidal fishing in the Fraser.
 
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
 Derby Reach Management Plan 

Camping
Derby Reach has 38 unserviced sites available for camping on a first-come first-served basis between March and October. The campground is open for day-use only from October to March.  Fee is $24 per party per night, $21 for seniors and disabled.  Limit of two licensed vehicles per pad. Maximum two tents per pad.  Maximum seven night stay.

 Edgewater Bar Camping
 Camping Rules & Etiquette 
Dog Information
Dogs
Dogs must be under control at all times. There are on-leash and leash-optional areas in the park. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog’s poop. For more info, please see Dogs in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Toilets at Edgewater Bar and the Heritage Area are wheelchair accessible. Campsites are available near the wheelchair accessible pit toilets near Edgewater Bar Picnic Shelter.
 
Trails
Edge Trail generally has a firm to semi-firm fine gravel surface with some slopes up to 8% for short distances. The trail is at minimum 1.5 m wide, 880 m long.
 
Edge Farm Trail is 1.5 m wide with a semi firm fine gravel surface. The trail is 1.6 km long.
 
The Fort-to Fort Trail and some foreshore access points are hard packed. There are some steep slopes (14%) along the trail between the Historic Cairn and Fort Langley.
Park SafetyUsing the Park Safely:
Prepare for your visit to a regional park before you leave home. more...
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.

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.

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
Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks Partnership Association is actively involved in Derby Reach/Brae Island Reserve. For more information or to get involved with this association, contact the Community Development Coordinator at the East Area Parks Office at 604-530-4983 or go to the Park Partnership Program website (external).
For Information, Questions, or Comments
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks East Area Office: 604-530-4983
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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
Thursday, August 15
Trail Running Series