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Message From the Committee Chair
Welcome to the Fraser Valley Regional District. Our region is about 14,000 square kilometers in size and has an ever growing population of 237,550 residents. With our close proximity to Greater Vancouver, demands for outdoor recreation are growing as fast as the population in many of the region's communities.
Over the past few years, the Fraser Valley Regional District has been very progressive in establishing its Regional Parks system. Whether you live close by or far away, I would encourage you to take advantage of what our Regional Parks system has to offer. Our parks range from natural wetlands, waterfalls, trails, fishing, boat launches along the Fraser River to day-use and camping opportunities.
Visitors to the region enjoy matchless beauty in a superb natural setting. The Fraser River and the Chilliwack/Vedder River are, without a doubt, some of the most significant fresh water fishing opportunities in British Columbia.
We are proud of our Regional Parks and we look forward to meeting the challenges in outdoor recreation in the future.
James Atebe
Committee Chair
Vision
The Fraser Valley Regional District will establish, develop, and maintain a Regional Parks system that provides diversity of protected natural and cultural landscapes, and which supports appropriate outdoor recreational activities to enhance the quality of life of its residents.
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Park Etiquette and Wildlife Viewing Tips
Viewing wildlife, enjoying our parks and exploring the outdoors involves following some etiquette and rules to protect the park and maximize the experience more...
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Current Events and Announcements
Island 22 Gatehouse Opening
June 30, 2010
The gatehouse will be open to collect fees for park use beginning June 30, 2010. On weekends, July through Labour Day, a caretaker will be on-site for the provision of overnight parking for anglers. Park passes are transferrable between Island 22 and Dewdney Nature Regional Parks. To view the fee schedule, please see Page 20 on the Parks Regulation Bylaw. At this time, all transactions are cash only. (June 25/10)
Dewdney Nature Gatehouse Opening June 30, 2010
A gatehouse will be operating to collect fees to enter the park beginning June 30, 2010. A caretaker will be on-site for the provision of overnight parking for anglers on weekends, July through Labour Day. Park passes are transferrable between Dewdney Nature and Island 22 Regional Parks. To view the fee schedule, please see Page 20 on the Parks Regulation Bylaw. At this time, all transactions are cash only. (June 25/10)
Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival 2010
FVRD Parks is a proud participant and sponsor of this annual event. We will be having a site for the event at Eagle Point Community Park. Here, we will have a park display, spotting scopes and a park ranger on site to point out the wildlife and answer quesitons. Upwards of 1000 Bald Eagles, spawning salmon and many other bird and wildlife species are easily viewed from this location. For more information please visit www.fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca (June 11/ 10)
Yellow Flag Iris Removal
FVRD Environmental Services and Parks Department have been working together to remove Yellow Flag Iris from Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park's delicate ecosystem. Yellow Flag Iris is often found in gardens and ornamental ponds; however, when it is found growing wild, it can have a huge impact on the natural environment, crowding out native species and altering the natural habitat. Through the combined efforts of Parks and Environmental Services we can ensure the future or our wetlands and protect our parks from invasive species. (June 5/ 09)
Sumas Park Centennial Trail
Centennial Trail on Sumas Mountain is impassable from Chadsey Lake to Barrow Town on Quadling Road. There are dangerous cliffs and steep slopes from blasting and heavy equipment working on the trail. FVRD Parks is currently working to build a new connecting trail. (May 6/ 09)
Island 22 Campground permanently closed
Due to dangerous erosion of the bank and swift currents, Island 22's campground has been permanently closed. (May 6/08)
Archived Events and Announcements
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