It was drizzling when we came here for a walk/hike. The ground was a bit muddy but not too bad…read more There were many trails to explore and we only did the Pinewood and part of the Lower trail. We didn't loop into the Canyon due to the light drizzle and muddy conditions. We got to the drinking station and water tower before heading back. Another reason to cut short the walk was the lack of washroom facilities in the park. The trails were popular and we saw many people here with their dogs or mountain biking. Parking is along the road, with several different entrances into the park.

Beautiful, large but cozy feeling park, chock full of trails going every which way. I'm sure you…read morecould come here weekly for a year and enjoy a different route each time. This is both good and bad, as there aren't many maps and it can get a bit confusing. There's a fresh water tap in the middle of the park, where folks come to drink and fill up. Fyi the mosquitos are abundant and fierce here.

A park gem in the middle of the city…read more Small parking lot near the main entrance off of 100th Avenue. Lots of different trails that circle the lake and beyond. Trails are well maintained with lots of family friendly traffic on a good weather day and the trails are relatively flat. Recommended you download the park map if you want to create your own jogging or walking route as several major roads cut through the park grounds.

Trail Series, Part 22 Wondering if Fall has arrived in…read moreCanada? Yep, we'd say that indeed it has! The "Green Timbers Urban Forest Park" located in Surrey (just outside of Vancouver) offers spectacular opportunities to get out and immerse yourself in some "Fall colors" when that need strikes you. Their numerous trails funnel you to (and around) the lake and are extremely well marked and maintained. Bicycles, runners/walkers, and leashed dogs are all welcome. In fact, we felt that most of the trails are flat and wide enough to also welcome wheelchairs and strollers. Although we always recommend the buddy system when enjoying a trail, we found these well traveled enough to give it our highest safety rating. For those seeking a challenge when enjoying these trails, we'd recommend trying to locate the beaver dams and their inhabitants. There is convenient parking located on 100th Avenue (between 144th Street and 148th Street), so get out there and enjoy some fresh and vibrant Canadian air, eh? And that's...Henry's Take. #canadiantrails

We were lucky to snag a parking spot Saturday at 5:30 pm here. I love discovering a peaceful oasis…read morein the middle of a city! Trees and lakes keep the air fresh, the noise pollution down and makes you feel like you escaped the city without leaving town. Plenty of people were enjoying the 69 degree weather. Some lounging in their lawn chairs, walking the dogs on the trail or canoeing on the lake. The boardwalk is especially nice for walking, for the structural metal strips keep it bike-free and peaceful. Meanwhile, there are many scenic trails through the trees that cyclists can enjoy. We completed the one hour/2.6 mile loop trail around the lake passing gorgeous heritage homes, a wedding taking place on the festival lawn and people fishing off the docks. Next time, I'm renting a canoe or kayak from the Deer Lake Boat rentals to see the park from a different perspective. Bonus:Parking and the views are free!

I've been to Deer Lake several times before, but most recently went there for the Vampire Weekend…read moreconcert. On a clear sunny day, this place beats any other concert venue: it's large enough for concert goers of all types to enjoy. You could easily make your way up to get close to the stage, or you could sit down on the lawn and listen to the tunes. Since the lawn tilts at an angle, it's easy to see the stage from almost anywhere, even if you're really far back. There are also a lot of food trucks to get food or drinks from, and there's a water station where you could fill up your water bottle. The only downside of this venue is that it's not very easily accessible by transit and parking is limited on a busy concert evening.

Gorgeous park with a lovely, picturesque, shaded and flat trail along the water. Over half of the…read moretrail (north and east) is blocked for renovations(?) - will be even better once completed.

Enriched with Marvellous beauty of nature this trail has tall oak trees, shrubs, trails all…read morenatural, sheds to rest, dog walking place, woodboard pathway linking one side of the Port Coquitlam to port moody. Old orchard park is on port moody side and the shoreline park is the name on the other. Clean fresh air to breath in is the best gift that nature gives us and i had bountiful of it today. Must visit place. Its also called terry fox practice track. Bikes are allowed and easy to ride.

Got stuck in traffic and decided to wait it out before crossing…read more I've been to Deas Island before and this is the first during a hot day. I'm actually very confused what can/cannot be done at the water area. As they signs are rather vague. I feel more signs like (no swimming, no lifeguard on duty, jelly fish etc... ) should be visible.

For my 450th review, I'll share one of my favourite known but not so known favourite outdoor places…read more- Deas Island Regional Park! Just after the tunnel this park has a lot of offer. In the summer, you can rent kayaks off the dock. There are plenty of picnic tables and public washrooms closer to the front of the park. However, if you drive a little further in, there is a huge field with more picnic tables and an area with a large gazebo and more tables. There are outhouses in this location too. Throughout the perimeter of the park, there are easy, flat trails covered and lines with beautiful trees. You can find dogs on leash and horses on these trails. One of best parts if that this park isn't heavily frequented so it's not overly crowded and you can enjoy the sights and feels of nature at your leisure. Came here recently for a snowy engagement shoot and it was magical! A little wonderland in a place you wouldn't expect.

This park has grown on me. The people who come here are quite friendly especially compared to…read moreCentral Park where I live close to. There are also lots of birds here to check out. It also isn't as busy as Central Park. A nice park to go for a walk, run, walk you dog or have a picnic. They have picnic tables here as well .......

Six months ago I started a hiking group in which all hikes and walks are transit accessible and I…read morepurchased a couple of books of local walking and hiking trails for inspiration. It was in one of my books in which I learned about the Fraser Foreshore Park trail, and I planned a walk with my hiking group in October. The trail is a flat, easy trail along the Fraser River (ideal for people with mobility problems), and according to the book, it is 8km round trip and takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. However, despite walking at a slow, relaxed pace and stopping to take photos, the walk only took two hours. While it was a nice walk, I didn't find it particularly interesting and would prefer to try new trails before walking along this trail again. The trail is very transit accessible, with the #116 bus from Edmonds or Metrotown Station stopping minutes from the beginning of the trailhead on Boundary Road, but with the bus running only every half an hour, it's a bit of a pain to catch and what would be less than a ten minute drive ends up being a half an hour transit journey for me. Other things to note: within the park is a playground and picnic tables, as well as washrooms. But there are no washrooms at the beginning of the trail at Boundary, so if you need to use the bathroom at the beginning of the walk, you have to use the nearby gas station. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

My last decades have been spent living in the Southwest USA. This summer I am visited my old…read morestomping grounds in Burnaby, B.C. After seeing the water or lush green trees in the Northwest, it makes me truly appreciate nature! This 770 acre (3.11 sq kilometer) park offers 6.2 miles (10 kms) of gravel and boardwalk trails. During our visit, we saw cyclists enjoying the trails, dog walkers getting their daily steps in, and plenty of people taking in the peaceful atmosphere. I think this area is a wonderful oasis away from traffic, horns and the constant sounds of a city. Waterfowl and birds can be spotted all around the park. At Piper Spit, there are viewing platforms to get a closer look at these feathered creatures. The novelty may wear off eventually, but after years in the desert, I'm still not over all this greenery--so I expect I'll be back often. Park hours are: June 2​​ to August 24: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​ August 25 to September 7: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm​​​​​​​​​​​

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks offers programs year-round​. Nature activities, guided walks and…read moreevents reveal the natural world through exploration and discovery. Today I attended to one of their event, Beaver Watch. It's kids friendly event and like me, solo adult can join as well. Cost $10 for adult. We started learning class about beaver in the nature house (30min). We got rental binoculars for practice and headed to observatory deck and bridge. On the way, we learned beaver diet by the instructors. Beaver tend to active after sunset. We had to wait patiently (lucky to see double rainbow!) But worth enough to wait chilly evening. We could find eight beavers tonight. According to the instructor, eight is big number. Normally less. They swim peacefully and sometimes land on the small island. In second, they dive into again. I highly recommend this nature event and well maintained park.

Random secret hidden park by Sapperton area. Found this thing by accident while wandering the…read moreearth. Parking is available along the side streets at the ends (NW and SE) of the park. Fun fact - the Chin church at the SE end of the park used to be a prison building (1 of 3 still remaining). The other 2 are a bit up along Richmond Street (look for the curved driveway) and the end of nearby Governors Court. The park has a couple of random sculptures, as well as a pond with a nice photogenic arched stone bridge (similar to the one at Stanley Park). There's a small green area, then the rest of the park is basically a single long trail through a (you guessed it) ravine. The NW side of the park has 2 exits - one is a pile of stairs, and the other is a bunch of switchbacks. Both lead to a residential area. There are a lot of people walking dogs here, and generally they're well behaved, which is nice. Something to keep in mind though, as the trail is a bit narrow so some contact is inevitable. The other thing that's really nice about this park is that there's a lot of tree cover along the entire length. Not sure if I'd go out of my way to visit this park, but it does make for a nice stroll.

This is my absolute favourite place to get out and walk our dog (on leash)…read more You wander past the Glenbrook Amenities Centre (which really, is just a Hall that houses a daycare and can be rented out for weddings), and through a path which takes you beside a beautiful pond (sometimes you can see a turtle or two), and extremely unique landscaping. There is grass for the kids to play on, a few benches, and of course, a garbage can for all your needs. Ample garbage cans are most definitely a necessity if you have a dog... Or mess... Or anything really. Anyway, the path will then split, with one side (to the right) on a on a bit of an incline, and the other side of the path, continuing flat'ish. The inclined path will take you about half-way through the park (less than a half km), and you can either choose to get out of the park and walk through a residential lane, OR you can walk down the semi steep incline to meet back-up with the flat'ish path. The flat'ish path still has an incline (you'll find that out if you try and run it, and like me, you're horribly out of shape...) but is suitable for everyone, including gravel-friendly strollers. Tons of interesting flora/fauna and straight-up gorgeous at any time of the year. Big reason why this place is great to walk the dog (for us, at least) is because all the trees limit the pouring rain AND they provide ample shade on those sunny days. Our dog is a little old lady who hates the rain & gets overheated easily... She's basically a 50lb cat... You can leave the park through to Victoria Hill, or keep going t'll the end (about 1 or so KM from the start), where you'll pop-up right near Canada Games Pool (not near a Starbucks... Still another few blocks away).