Minnekhada

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Minnekhada

Park Features at a glance

Trail Information

10 km Horseback riding

0 km Cycling

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Reservable Facilities:

Minnekhada Lodge - an elegant heritage building that is home to numerous weddings and corporate events.

Maps and Directions

Park trails fan out from the large Quarry Road parking lot. From Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam, turn north on Coast Meridian and travel 2.5 km to Victoria Drive. Follow Victoria Drive for 1 km to the crest of the hill and make a deliberate left turn to stay on Victoria. Travel northeast for 3.5 km to the park entrance on Quarry Road. To get to Minnekhada Lodge from Quarry Road, turn right on Gilley’s Trail. Turn left onto Oliver Road which leads to the park and the lodge (parking is limited).

Location Map

Park and Trail Map

Park Hours
In general, parks are open during daylight hours. Gates are closed and locked outside of the opening and closing times posted at most park entrances; earliest closing is 5 pm. If you require specific information regarding the opening or closing times of a park or gate, please contact the Area Office during regular hours.

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 droppings.

Accessiblility
The first floor of Minnekhada Lodge is wheelchair accessible.

Using the Park Safely:

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Wildlife:

Bears sightings are common in the park. Please exercise caution and obey all signs. Visitors are reminded that they should not feed or approach wildlife. For more information about bears and safety please visit the Get Bear Smart Society. (external website)

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.

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

With the variety of ways to get actively involved in Regional Parks, there’s bound to be something for you! Explore the opportunities in the Park Partnership Program.

For Information, Questions, or Comments

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Central Area Office: 604-520-6442

Resources

Fire Rating Advisory
as of July 2, 2009

Current Rating: MODERATE

Campfires are permitted in designated areas with containment facilities (i.e. fire rings)
Briquette and propane barbeques and gas stoves are permitted
- if you are using briquettes, PLEASE dispose of them carefully in provided receptacles
Report all forest fires to 911 and park staff

For more information call 604-432-6350

Trail Advisories

Bear sightings

There have currently been an unusually large number of bear sightings in Minnekhada Regional Park and adjacent areas.

Bears are feeding on berries in the park and surrounding area, especially next to Oliver Road. Visitors should:

Exercise caution
Keep children under supervision at all times
Keep pets leashed

For further information, please consult Metro Vancouver’s “What about Bears?” brochure which may be found at Minnekhada Lodge or in park kiosks, as well as on our website. For further information call Regional Parks – Central Area at 604-520-6442.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, August 22

First Annual Art in the Park Festival

Art in the Park Poster

Sunday, August 23

First Annual Art in the Park Festival

Art in the Park Poster

Fast Facts

Covering more than 200 hectares, Minnekhada Regional Park is home to the Minnekhada Lodge, one of the Metro Vancouver’s premier heritage buildings and the site of many elegant weddings and other functions. Contact Parks Bookings and Reservations or call 604-432-6352 for more information or to book the lodge.