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Boundary Bay Regional Park
There aren't many places in the world where you can easily swim between two countries! At Boundary Bay, people can swim in the ocean and pass into the United States (though you probably can't go too far!) When the tides are low you can venture out into the center of the bay and view the interesting wildlife. You would see birds like dunlins, sandpipers, herons and brants.
The Coastal Mountains
Did you know British Columbia has over 27,000 km of coastline? British Columbia is also one of North America's most mountainous regions! The Coastal Mountains rise 3000-4000 m above sea level, and in many places they rise in sheer cliffs creating narrow valleys that are called fjords. Norway is another place that has a lot of fjords, too!
Stanley Park
This park is like many parks is one! There is so much to do here. For example, you can take a horse-drawn tour of the park, visit the Salmon Stream Project where there is an artificial spawning ground, tour the famous aquarium, and visit Beaver Lake to see ancient cedar, fir and hemlock trees. There are also beautiful totem poles that represent different First Nations clans.
Hell's Gate
Did you know a long time ago in 1914, railroad builders caused a slide that shook the Fraser River and almost destroyed the salmon population there? The salmon population went from 3 million in 1913 to 1 million in 1931. When the government decided to protect and revive the salmon population, Hell's Gate fish ways was created! It's now a nice tourist spot where you can ride in a gondola (those long narrow boats you see in Venice). Far below, you'll see one of the main salmon spawning grounds and there is even a fudge factory to visit!
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