Calendar of Events

Beginners’ Hiking Program Spring Forest Wanders  $22.50

This is a hike sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Registration (659378) and signed waiver form is required.

This is a great three step program for beginners to gain experience about hiking and enjoy what nature displays in the forest. The program will take in local trails in Riverview Forest, Mundy Park, Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, Sugar Mountain, and Sasamat Lake.

Program dates:

Sun. April 5, 9am to noon

Sun. April 19, 9am to 1pm

Sun. April 26, 9am to 2pm

Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.

Have a look at the City of Coquitlam website coquitlam.ca/outdoors

Register or for information at 604-927-4386

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED

The Seaside Greenway is a 30-km path running from Stanley Park to Spanish Banks that provides great views with a bit of history. On this outing we will walk the section of the Seaside Greenway from Granville Island to Kits Beach. We will combine a ride on the False Creek Aquabus with the walk. Walking distance is 10 km with very little change in elevation. Meet at 9:00 am. Return 4:00 pm. Bus pass or fare required as well as fare for the Aquabus. Please contact Terry Puls via phone or text at 604. 908. 1725.

For all of our hikes, participants are reminded to be self-sufficient and to bring water, food, appropriate clothing, and sturdy footwear. Hikers must be physically fit and will be required to sign a waiver before participating. Adult participants who are not members of the Club and/or BC Nature will be eligible for liability coverage under the BC Nature insurance scheme for a maximum of three field trips. If you are planning to bring anyone under the age of 19, please let the leader know. Also, as we like to carpool, remember that drivers need to be reimbursed.

This is event is CANCELLED

Join BMN members and the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society for a guided tour of some of the outside portions of the heritage buildings and a wander into Finnie’s Garden area. The tour will last 90 minutes with some uphill and downhill sections. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes or boots. Walks go rain or shine. Dogs on leash are welcome. Meet at 9am. Please contact Ian (604. 939. 4039) for more information.

Miller Ravine & the Chines  $6.25

This is a hike sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Registration (659379) and signed waiver form is required.

This trip will travel through the lush upper section of Miller Ravine while taking time to enjoy nature. The group will then descend into the steep forested area of the Chines before regaining elevation to make a loop back to the starting point. On a clear evening, great views of the mountains to the north can be seen. Roundtrip distance is 4 km with a cumulative elevation gain of 130 m. Meet at 6:00 pm. Return approximately 8:00 pm.

Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.

Have a look at the City of Coquitlam website coquitlam.ca/outdoors

Register or for information at 604-927-4386

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19.

The annual Noons Creek Hatchery Fingerling Festival at Noons Creek and the Port Moody skating arena. Help to release 40,000 young chum into Noons Creek and view displays from 70 environmental groups in the lower mainland. Enjoy the music, children’s activities, food, and fun!

From 11am-3pm. Parking around the Rec Centre will be a problem, so please consider walking or transit.

Getting Ready for the Hiking Season

This is a presentation sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Information on registration to be announced soon.

Come out and enjoy an evening of slides while learning about local places to hike and how to be prepared. Do you know what ten essential items you should have in your pack? Ian McArthur will present slides of hikes in Coquitlam and other local areas. This presentation is geared for the novice and intermediate hiker, but experienced hikers will learn about some favourite hikes and some hidden gems our local mountains have to offer.

Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.

Have a look at the City of Coquitlam website coquitlam.ca/outdoors

Register or for information at 604-927-4386

Introduction to Wilderness Backpacking and Camping

This is a hike sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Information on registration to be supplied soon.

This two step program is intended to give the novice or inexperienced backpacker a chance to learn about no trace wilderness camping. If backpacking is new to you or you want to brush up on your camping skills this is the program for you. Day one will be an evening information session and slide show. Day two will be a local hour and half hike to where we set up a mock camp and return the same day. We will discuss all aspects of no trace camping which include: equipment, food preparation and storing, hiking tips, reducing pack weight and possible trips.

Program dates:

Wed. May 20, 6:30 to 8:30pm  Evening slide show and information session. Everyone brings their backpack.

Sun. May 24, 8am to 3pm  A local hour and half hike with overnight gear to where we set up a mock camp and return the same day.

Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.

Have a look at the City of Coquitlam website coquitlam.ca/outdoors

Register or for information at 604-927-4386

Beginner Hiking Program to Cypress Lake on Eagle Ridge

This is a hike sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Information on registration to be supplied soon.

Here is a great four step program for you to gain confidence to accomplish your goal. We will start with a beginner’s hike and progress to an intermediate hike. Our journey to Cypress Lake will take in views of the Lower Mainland. The roundtrip distance is 12 km with an elevation gain of 500 m. This program will start with an evening information session and slide show followed by a short walk. We will progress with hikes in Belcarra Regional Park and Minnekhada Park before our final hike and completing our goal. As it is not just about the destination, we will take time to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Program dates:

Wed. May 27, 6:30 to 8:30pm

Sun. June 7, 1 to 4pm

Sat. June 13, 8am to noon

Sat. June 20, 8am to 2pm

Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.

Have a look at the City of Coquitlam website coquitlam.ca/outdoors

Register or for information at 604-927-4386

The Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists are hosting the BC Nature 2020 Annual General Meeting and Conference to be held May 28th through 31st in Princeton, BC. (Princeton was formerly called ‘Vermilion Forks’). Check out the Conference website (vffn.ca/agm/) to see the list of field trips and presentations available, and for info on registering.

Intermediate Hiking Program to Diez Vistas in Buntzen Lake Recreation Area

This is a hike sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Information on registration to be supplied soon.

Have you ever wanted to hike Diez Vistas in the Buntzen Lake Recreation Area, but did not know if you could do it? Here is a great four step program for you to gain confidence to accomplish your goal. Diez Vistas is Spanish for “ten views” and it offers spectacular views of Vancouver’s waterways and mountains. This trail is steep at times and can be more demanding than most trail guides suggest. The roundtrip distance is 17 km with a cumulative elevation gain of 900 m. This program will start with an evening information session and slide show followed by a short hike. We will progress with hikes in Belcarra Regional Park and on Eagle Ridge before our final hike and completing our goal. As it is not just about the destination, we will take time to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Program dates:

Thurs. May 28, 6:00 to 8:30pm

Sun. June 7, 8am to noon

Sun. June 14, 8am to 1:30pm

Sun. June 21, 8am to 3:30pm

Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.

Have a look at the City of Coquitlam website coquitlam.ca/outdoors

Register or for information at 604-927-4386

Ridge Park

This is a hike sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Information on registration to be supplied soon.

This evening hike will take in the power line right-of-way on Westwood Plateau to gain elevation into the wonderful forest of Ridge Park. There will be a chance for great views overlooking Coquitlam and beyond. Roundtrip distance is 6km with an elevation gain of 245 m. Meet at 6:00 pm. Return approximately 9:00 pm.

Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.

Have a look at the City of Coquitlam website coquitlam.ca/outdoors

Register or for information at 604-927-4386

Join BMN members and the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society for a guided tour of some of the outside portions of the heritage buildings and a wander into Finnie’s Garden area. The tour will last 90 minutes with some uphill and downhill sections. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes or boots. Walks go rain or shine. Dogs on leash are welcome. Meet at 7pm. Please contact Ian (604. 939. 4039) for more information.