British Columbia Wildlife Watch - Lower Mainland Region (Fraser Valley Viewing Sites)
Within the Fraser Valley portion of the Lower Mainland Region, the following 33 viewing sites are identified. Mission, Harrison Mills (8 sites).
Like other members of the Paranthropus genus, P. boisei is characterized by a specialized skull with adaptations for heavy chewing. A strong sagittal crest on the.
The largest and most comprehensive Wizard101 Wiki for all your Wizard101 needs! Guides, Pets, Spells, Quests, Bosses, Creatures, NPCs, Crafting, Gardening and more!
Genetics. Alcohol flush reaction is best known as a condition that is experienced by people of East Asian descent. According to the analysis by HapMap project, the.
Within the Fraser Valley portion of the Lower Mainland Region, the following 33 viewing sites are identified. Mission, Harrison Mills (8 sites) Abbotsford (1 site) Chilliwack, Cultus Lake, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs (12 sites) Hope (12 sites) The farmlands in and around the community of Agassiz are frequented during the winter months by Trumpeter and Tundra Swans. Occasionally large flocks of ducks may be seen on flooded fields. Viewing Highlights - Both Trumpeter and Tundra Swans may be sighted in the Agassiz area. Their movements are sporadic. The best times to watch for them is from November through February. In very cold winters, when local water ways, ditches and sloughs freeze over with ice, the swans will move on to other areas. Directions - There is road access throughout the farmland areas. Please remember to stay on the roads and to keep off private property. When stopping or parking on local roads, pull well off the road and do not block driveways. BC Environment, Lower Mainland Region 10470 - 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. Canada V3R 0Y3 phone: (604) 582-5200 fax: (604) 930-7119 Located in Popkum, about 15 km east of Chilliwack, Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park encompasses about 93 hectares (250 acres), with almost half being lake and marsh. Cheam Lake is an example of habitat restoration. The original lake was drained in the 1950's during the process of mining marl from the bottom sediments. A water control structure with a fish ladder was installed in 1992 to allow the lake to reflood. Changes are occurring as the lake establishes, and new wildlife species are beginning to visit the park. This is your opportunity to watch for change. In addition to wildlife viewing, there are opportunities to picnic and to hike. Please note that all dogs, either on or off leash, are not permitted within the park boundaries. Boats or floatation devices of any kind are not permitted on the lake. Viewing Highlights - A wide range of birds are easily observed at the park, including many species of waterfowl, songbirds and woodpeckers. Beaver and Muskrat activities are visible throughout the park, especially along the shoreline. During spring and early summer, there are frog choruses. From late March through August, the park is a good place to look for butterflies, including Mustard (veined) White, Cabbage White, Mourning Cloak, Milbert's Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Lorquin's Admiral, Painted Lady, Pale Tiger Swallowtail and Western Tiger Swallowtail. Directions - Access is from Highway 9 (Agassiz-Harrison Highway). Take Exit 135 from Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway) and watch for the park and binocular logo logo signs. From Highway 9 turn east onto Yale Road. Follow the signs for almost 2.5 km, then turn left onto Egley Road. The park entrance is at the end of Egley Road. For more information contact - Fraser Valley Regional District, Parks Department 8430 Cessna Drive, Chilliwack, B.C. Canada V2P 7K4 phone: (604) 792-0061 fax: (604) 792-9684 This park is located at the northern end of Chilliwack Lake. A loop trails provides access to the mouth of the Chilliwack River.There are a number of hiking trails near the park, with distances up to 14 km return and from 0 to 1,000 m elevation gain. Viewing Highlights - During the month of April look for Steelhead Trout spawning in the river. October to mid November is best for Pink (odd years only), Sockeye Salmon and Coho Salmon. Directions - From Highway 1 take the Sardis exit (Exit #119) south and onto Vedder Road. Continue through Sardis. Immediately before the bridge over the Chilliwack River turn left onto Chilliwack Lake Road. The park is located 38.9 km from this junction and 19.0 km past the Chilliwack River Hatchery. For more information contact - BC Parks, Lower Mainland Region 1610 Mount Seymour Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7G 2R9 phone: (604) 924-2200 fax: (604) 924-2244 e-mail This site contains a section of the famous Kettle Valley Railway bed. There are four train tunnels along the path and two bridge crossings over the Coquihalla River. In addition to its history, the canyon scenery is spectacular, the summer trout viewing is good and the spring wildflowers along the trail downstream of the tunnels are worth the extra walk. Viewing Highlights - The summer months of June, July and August are best to observe the summer run of Steelhead trout migrating up the Coquihalla River. The trout must move through the falls and pools of the canyon. From the bridges, they are easily seen resting in the deep pools of water. These fish spawn further up stream. Directions - From Highway 1 or Highway 3 take the exit into downtown Hope. From Water Avenue take Old Hope Princeton Highway. Turn left onto 6th Avenue and then right onto Kawkawa Lake Road and cross the bridge over the Coquihalla River. After Kawkawa Lake, the road forks. Take the right fork onto Othello Road and continue to the park entrance. From Highway 5, take the Othello Road exit and follow the directional signs to the park. For more information contact - BC Parks, Lower Mainland Region 1610 Mount Seymour Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7G 2R9 phone: (604) 924-2200 fax: (604) 924-2244 e-mail This provincial park is a major recreation destination for residents of the Greater Vancouver area. Located along the east side of Cultus Lake, the park offers many facilites, including several walking and hiking trails, some with access into the International Ridge Provincial Recreation Area. Viewing Highlights - The summer months are best to watch for Osprey. At least one Osprey nest is visible along Columbia Valley Road. The lush forests are home to many birds including Steller's Jay, Black-capped Chickadee and Winter Wren. During the summer months, as the sun sets, watch for bats feeding in forest openings and along forest edges. Directions - From Highway 1 take the No. 3 Road exit (Exit #104) located west of Chilliwack or the Vedder Road exit (Exit #119) in Chilliwack and follow the park directional signs. For more information contact - BC Parks, Lower Mainland District 1610 Mount Seymour Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7G 2R9 phone: (604) 924-2200 fax: (604) 924-2244 e-mail Hayward Lake Reservoir Recreation Area is located in northwest Mission, about 60 km east of Vancouver, and is private land owned and managed by BC Hydro. This area is one of many located across British Columbia offering recreational opportunities on lands surrounding hydro reservoirs. Hayward Lake forms part of the Alouette-Stave-Ruskin generation system that produces power primarily to meet the short term peak electrical demand in the Lower Mainland. The Stave Falls dams and powerhouse were built between 1909 and 1925. A new powerhouse is currently being constructed. In addition to wildlife viewing, there are opportunities for picnicking, hiking, swimming, boating and fishing. Viewing Highlights - While wildlife can be found throughout the area, the pond is the best to see a wide range of wildlife, including waterfowl, woodpeckers, swallows, songbirds and beaver activity. An interpretive brochure for the Pond Trail is available from BC Hydro. Directions - The main access point is from Dewdney Trunk Road. From Highway 7 (Lougheed Highway) turn north onto 287th Street which becomes Wilson Road. At the t-junction with Dewdney Trunk Road turn right (east) and follow the signs to the site. The southern trailhead of the Railway Trail is located on Wilson Road. For more information contact - BC Hydro, Environmental Services 6911 Southpoint Drive, 9th Floor, Burnaby, B.C. Canada V3N 4X8 phone: (604) 528-1877 fax: Hope Slough and Camp Slough are meandering waterways that drain the area between Chilliwack and Rosedale. The sloughs run primarily through private property but where the road crosses or parallels them, look for wildlife. Viewing Highlights - The sloughs are visited by waterfowl through the year. Watch for American Wigeon, Wood Duck, scaup, Bufflehead, mergansers and Mallard. From spring to fall, Great Blue Herons are a common sight. Directions - From Highway 1 take the Vedder Road exit (Exit #119) heading northward. The road becomes Yale Road. At Young Road turn left and continue to a bridge crossing the Hope Slough. Immediately after crossing the slough turn right onto Hope River Road which eventually becomes Camp River Road. For more information contact - BC Environment, Lower Mainland Region 10470 - 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. Canada V3R 0Y3 phone: (604) 582-5200 fax: (604) 930-7119 Maria Slough is located just east of Agassiz and flows through privately owned lands. In several places the road parallels or crosses the slough. These are places to look for fish and wildlife. Remember - the lands surrounding the slough are private. Viewing Highlights - From mid October through mid November watch for Chum, Coho and Chinook Salmon spawning in the shallows off Chaplin Road. Fall and winter are the best for birds. Trumpeter Swans, and a few Tundra Swans, head for parts of the slough to feed and roost. Small numbers of waterfowl feed and rest, including Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, scaup, goldeneye, American Wigeon and Green-winged Teal. Throughout the year watch for Belted Kingfisher. In summer, Turkey Vultures may be observed soaring overhead. Directions - From Agassiz take Lougheed Highway (Highway 7) eastward. Just past the junction of Highways 7 and 9 you cross a bridge over the slough. Turn left onto Seabird Island Road. Continue to Chaplin Road and turn left. When stopping or parking on local roads, pull well off the road and do not block driveways. For more information contact - BC Environment, Lower Mainland Region 10470 - 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. Canada V3R 0Y3 phone: (604) 582-5200 fax: (604) 930-7119 Nicomen Slough flows from the Fraser River around Nicomen Island. Highway 7 (Lougheed Highway) crossed this large island between the bridges at Dewdney and at Deroche. The slough contains habitat that is important to many species, including Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans and spawning salmon. This waterway provides salmon with access into several major spawning rivers, such as Norrish Creek and its tributaries. Viewing Highlights - The slough provides important wintering habitat for Trumpeter Swan. An estimated 100 to 200 swans frequent Nicomen Slough from late November through January. These same birds move about daily, utilizing habitats at Harrison Bay and Chehalis Flats. In addition to swans, the slough, particularly the Deroche area, is utilized by a wide range of waterfowl, including teal, wigeon, scaup, Canada goose, goldeneye and merganser. The presence of spawning salmon attracts hundreds of Bald Eagle. The eagles are usually visible from late November through January sitting in trees or standing in shallow section of the slough. Directions - The slough is visible at many locations along Highway 7 (Lougheed Highway) between Dewdney and Deroche. For more information contact - BC Environment, Lower Mainland Region 10470 - 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. Canada V3R 0Y3 phone: (604) 582-5200 fax: (604) 930-7119 Skagit Valley Provincial Park is located in the North Cascade Mountain Range 35 kilometres southeast of Hope, and approximately 150 kilometres east of Vancouver. First established in 1973 as a recreation area, it received official park status in late 1995. The park contains 27,948 hectares of forest, river and marshland habitat, and is situated along the Canada-United Sates border. This park is part of a large international protected area that also includes E.C. Manning Provincial Park, and in the United States the North Cascades National Park (north unit), Ross Lake National Recreation Area and Pasayten Wilderness. In addition to viewing, the park offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking, botanizing and fishing. From late June to September high water levels in Ross Lake Reservoir provide swimming and boating activities at the Ross Lake campground. Viewing Highlights - The diversity of habitats in the park result in a wide range of wildlife species. At least 199 bird species have been recorded for the park and a British Columbia Wildlife Watch bird checklist is available. Woodpeckers and many species of songbird are easily found from spring through fall. Some of the most likely to be seen mammals include Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Snowshoe Hare, Beaver, Common Pika, Townsend's Chipmunk, Red Squirrel and Douglas' Squirrel. More secretive and less abundant are Elk and Moose. Visitors should take caution when in the park, especially on trails and in open areas, as Black Bears and cougars frequent the park. The roadway and open meadows provide excellent habitat for many butterfly species. The best time to look is from March (once the snow has gone) to September. Directions - Road access is from Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway). The Silver/Skagit Road joins Highway 1 (Exit 168) about 3 km west of Hope. It is 37 km from Highway 1 to the park entrance, and a further 23 km to Ross Lake Reservoir and the Canada/United States border. The Silver/Skagit Road is a well maintained, loose gravel road. Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution. Watch for wildlife and logging trucks on the road. For more information contact - BC Parks, Lower Mainland District 1610 Mount Seymour Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7G 2R9 phone: (604) 924-2200 fax: (604) 924-2244 e-mail Several areas located near the Ross Lake portion of Skagit Valley Provincial Park are excellent places to look for butterflies. The Ross Lake day use area, Chittenden Meadow and Whitworth Meadow all contain plants and flowers that attract more than 20 species of butterflies. A special identification booklet, Butterflies of the North Cascades, will help you to identify the different species. Viewing Highlights - The best butterfly viewing occurs from March (once the snow is gone) through September. Look for swallowtails, whites, tortoiseshells, Mourning Cloak, Painted Lady and admirals. Directions - From Highway 1 take the Silver/Skagit Road exit (Exit #168) located about 3 km west of Hope. It is 37 kilometres from Highway 1 to the park entrance and a further 23 km to Ross Lake Reservoir. The Silver/Skagit Road is a well maintained, loose gravel road. Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution. Watch for wildlife and logging trucks on the road. From Highway 1, Whitworth Meadow is about 54 km, Chittenden Meadow 59 km and the Ross Lake day use area 60 km. For more information contact - BC Parks, Lower Mainland District 1610 Mount Seymour Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7G 2R9 phone: (604) 924-2200 fax: (604) 924-2244 e-mail
5. POURUSH - THE MASCULINE - OCTOBER 23-24 The O’Shaughnessy will present Pourush – The Masculine featuring Katha Dance Theatre, as part of their 2015-16 Season.