7 Things to Do at Deer Lake Park

Deer Lake Park in Burnaby

Photo: Burnaby.ca

Deer Lake Park provides a unique nature escape in the middle of Burnaby. While the skyscrapers of Metrotown rise above the lake, it’s a great place for hiking, boating, spotting wildlife, and learning about history and culture.

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7 Things to Do at Deer Lake Park

6 Things to do in Crippen Regional Park on Bowen Island

Bowen Island ferry

Ferry arriving at Bowen Island. Photo: Destination BC/Alex Guiry

Bowen Island’s Crippen Regional Park makes a perfect day trip from Vancouver since it’s easy to access as a walk-on passenger on the ferry from Horseshoe Bay. Go for a hike, bring a picnic, or just admire the views. Use our guide to plan your trip.

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6 Things to do in Crippen Regional Park on Bowen Island

7 Things To Do at Porteau Cove Provincial Park

The pier at Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Photo via BC Parks/Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Situated along the Sea to Sky Highway between West Vancouver and Squamish, Porteau Cove Provincial Park is a great place to enjoy activities like hiking, camping, stargazing, and even SCUBA diving. Use our guide to plan a trip to Porteau Cove Provincial Park.

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5 Things to Do at Tynehead Regional Park

A woman looks into the water from a bridge over the Serpentine River in Tynehead Regional Park. The area is surrounded by forest

A bridge over the Serpentine River. Photo: Tynehead Regional Park

Tynehead Regional Park is an oasis of nature in Surrey. The centerpiece is the meandering Serpentine River, home to several species of salmon. Hike the trails, bring a picnic, or cycle in the nearby Serpentine Hills. Use our guide to plan a trip to Tynehead Regional Park.

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7 Things to Do at Derby Reach Regional Park

View from Derby Reach Regional Park

Photo: Derby Reach Regional Park

Enjoy mountain views, picnicking beside the Fraser River, hiking trails, history, and lots more at Derby Reach Provincial Park. Use our guide to plan a trip to this Fort Langley nature park.

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7 Things To Do at Iona Beach Regional Park

Birds at Iona Beach Regional Park

Photo: peter P/Unsplash

Did you know you can escape to nature right next to Vancouver International Airport? Check out Iona Beach Regional Park for biking, hiking, bird watching, incredible views of the ocean, and lots more. Use this guide to plan your trip to Iona Beach Regional Park in Richmond.

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7 Things To Do at Iona Beach Regional Park

7 Things To Do in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

Mountain view on the Seymour Valley Trailway in North Vancouver

View from the Mid Valley Picnic Area. Photo: Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

North Vancouver’s Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve protects the forest and streams of the lower Seymour River Valley, one of Vancouver’s drinking water sources. Explore over 65 kilometres of trails through the rainforest and beside the river or head to easily accessible Rice Lake, a favourite with families. Use this guide to help you plan your trip to the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.

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7 Things To Do in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve