Eco-Tourism

Rears salmon for release into Alouette River. Popular educational field trip destination.

Maple Ridge is a popular place for bird watching. With a variety of ecosystems, it's home to many species of birds from the black-capped chickadee to the steller's jay and some more rare birds like the California scrub-jay. Ornithologists will delight in local birdwatching. Where to go birdwatching in and around Maple Ridge:

Jerry Sulina Park
Kanaka Creek Regional Park
Port Haney Wharf
Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Allco Park
Golden Ears Provincial Park
North Alouette Regional Greenway

Family friendly green space ideal for a relaxing stroll, picnic, or accessing the river.

Dyke trails, river access, and an off-leash dog park. The trails are easy for beginners.

Lets the community see salmon while helping researchers study them.

Where researchers raise and study fish. They have programs to educate kids.

Hosts a diverse research community from various institutions. Spanning from forestry, ecology, and more.

Houses a variety of birds and is open to the public. There are also opportunities to purchase birds.

See birds of prey up close and personal! There are also education opportunities available.