Union Steamship Company REGIONAL PARKS In the early 1920s, the Union Steamship Company owned and operated 180 cottages, six picnic grounds, Enjoy the Park Safely a dance pavillion for 800 and an outdoor concert Regional parks are natural areas and can present stage on the island. Steamships carried visitors to hazards for the unprepared. Look and listen, and be the island for picnics, camping, cottage holidays or a aware of your surroundings. Be prepared for changing moonlight cruise. Although the resort era ended by conditions and tides. Please obey all signs and enjoy the mid 1940s, a few buildings, trees and walkways act Crippen Trails and Recreation your visit. as reminders of this magical history. Regional Park Shared Trail Emergencies Terminal Creek Hatchery Bowen Island Most trails between Snug Contact Fire, Ambulance and Police by The hatchery is operated by members of the Bowen Cove and Killarney Lake are calling 9-1-1. Island Fish and Wildlife Club. In fall, chum and coho shared trails. For safety and salmon are taken from the creek. The eggs are Experience an island park rich in history and natural courtesy, hikers yield to equestrians; cyclists yield fertilized and incubated to produce young salmon for beauty, learn stories of early island visitors, take in to hikers and equestrians. To minimize erosion and release into the creek during an annual fish release habitat damage, please stay on designated trails. General Information event in the late spring. mountain and ocean views and stroll forested trails to The trail around Killarney Lake is shared use on the Park Hours peaceful Killarney Lake. west side, but is for hikers only on the east side. Davies Orchard Dorman Point Trail is hiking only. The park is open from 8 am to dusk. Closing time In the early 1900s, William Davies planted an is posted at park entrances; earliest closing is 5 pm. orchard of apple, cherry, pear, plum and other trees. Dogs Around 1928, it became a popular site for summer Dogs must be on leash on park trails. There Park Programs and Facility Reservations rental cottages. Several of these heritage cottages is a dog off-leash area at Killarney Meadows. For information on programs, field trips and events, have been restored in partnership with the Bowen Please consult the map or signs for details. go to www.metrovancouveronline.org Island Heritage Preservation Association. Trail designations are in place to protect habitat and or call 604-432-6359. ensure a safe, enjoyable visit for all park users. Pacific Parklands Foundation Rules and You Pacific Parklands Foundation is a registered charity Fishing Help ensure the future of our region’s natural dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of Fishing is permitted in Killarney Lake. treasures. Please follow park regulations, established Metro Vancouver’s regional parks. For information or A Freshwater Fishing License for BC is to protect park habitats, wildlife, and facilities. to make a donation, call 604-451-6168 or visit required. Visit www.fishing.gov.bc.ca for You can make a difference! www.pacificparklands.com. more information.

Accessibility Park Conditions The Causeway, Lady Alexandra Promenade Park conditions are posted on www.metrovancouver.org. and the Snug Cove picnic shelters are To report conditions or situations requiring the wheelchair accessible. assistance of Regional Parks, phone or leave a message at the Park Area office: 604-224-5739. No Camping, No Fires and No Smoking Neither camping nor fires are How To Get There allowed in the park. Smoking Park trails are walking distance from the Snug Cove is not permitted in regional ferry terminal on Bowen Island. BC Ferries offers Further information: parks except in designated areas. Signs mark the regularly scheduled sailings between Bowen Island Area office for Crippen, 604-224-5739 designated areas. and Horseshoe Bay. Visit www.bcferries.com for Metro Vancouver, 604-432-6200 details. Water taxi services are also available. metrovancouver.org

Mailing Address: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C. Canada V5H 0C6

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