Getting Here


Coming in from the West

Welcome the traditional land of the Stó:lō Nation; from the waters to the skies there’s plenty to feast your eyes, ears, and mouths on as this region shows off its bounty.

Fishtrap Creek Park
 Birding

Field Notes

Exploring the Fraser Valley Bird Trail

The Fraser Valley Bird Trail follows the flow of the Fraser River through four distinct communities, with ample birding opportunities around each bend. As the longest river in the province, the Fraser River’s fertile habitats include dense forest, wetland, farmland, and more. Home to many resident birds, this area also welcomes more than 200 distinct…
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Heading out to the East

Local businesses bring communities together as the BC Bird Trail follows along the path of the Fraser River.

Matsqui Trail Regional Park - Abbotsford - BC Bird Trail
Matsqui Trail Regional Park
 Birding
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    Matsqui Trail Regional Park
    Entry at Mission Bridge or Page Road

    Matsqui Trail follows alongside the Fraser River offering serene views of the nearby farmlands and Cascade Mountains. 6km of flat walking trail makes this ideal for a quick birding expedition.

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    Sumas Mountain Regional Park
    39100 Sumas Mountain Forest Service Rd

    With trails suitable for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, Sumas Mountain Regional Park is ready for you, no matter your speed. Head to the western viewpoint for the best hawk watching. 

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    Willband Creek Park
    Entry off Bateman Road

    This urban wetland on the Sumas Flats is a mixture of marsh, grassy field, and treed areas also containing a creek and two large water detention ponds. Enjoy the 2.6-kilometre outer trail, or one of the many interconnecting trails, and keep an eye out for great blue heron, northern shoveler, and belted kingfisher.

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Field House Brewing by Hubert Lang
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Belted Kingfisher by Christina-Schulz
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    Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre
    36035 N Parallel Rd

    This pet-friendly hotel offers great amenities, including wheelchair accessible rooms and an indoor heated pool. Close to the popular birding areas of Sumas Mountain and Sumas Prairie.

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Explore fields of flowers at Lakeland Flower Farm
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Visit the lavender fields at Tuscan Farm Gardens

Open June – July.

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