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<div class="ExternalClassF914FD9A70B74E28849FD46CD5ED59B9"><p>​All park trails closed due to windy conditions.<br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

Inverholme Schoolhouse closed for repairsInverholme Schoolhouse closed for repairs<div class="ExternalClassA4EAEF0FF5274768861783A8AB5B96EF"><p>​Due to damage during winter storms, Inverholme Schoolhouse will remain closed until further notice. Plans for repairs are underway.</p></div>Deas Island Regional Park

 

 

Deas Island Regional ParkDeas Island Regional ParkDeas Island Regional Park<div class="ExternalClass70FBC54950334C0092A5F4FD8C2A8D30"><div><p>Located on an island in the lower reaches of the Fraser River, this is a great place for a picnic, a qui​​et walk or a paddle along the slough. The tall cottonwood trees and surrounding wetlands are home to a variety of wildlife – from eagles and chickadees to frogs and otters.​<br></p></div></div>294184607https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/Deas-Island_photo2.gif, https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/Deas-Island_photo2.gif https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/Deas-Island_photo2.gif

 

 

Deas Island Regional ParkGP0|#2e3f5e5d-f72a-4278-b23e-25e6ce7b4d51;L0|#02e3f5e5d-f72a-4278-b23e-25e6ce7b4d51|Transit;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#732f01c7-3203-4080-a710-fd3875d80b73;L0|#0732f01c7-3203-4080-a710-fd3875d80b73|Picnic Area;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#9168a339-38e5-4aa0-ab69-3ac40bd467ab;L0|#09168a339-38e5-4aa0-ab69-3ac40bd467ab|Picnic Shelter;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#49cdde70-26fc-4a04-9515-0e4912543f4c;L0|#049cdde70-26fc-4a04-9515-0e4912543f4c|Reservable;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#fa3273cc-c453-47fa-a061-f6d8afc45766;L0|#0fa3273cc-c453-47fa-a061-f6d8afc45766|Dog Leash Required Trails;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#e88f8a62-6861-4dcd-b506-d7701c90fafe;L0|#0e88f8a62-6861-4dcd-b506-d7701c90fafe|Fishing;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#c8c91bf5-43d3-404d-b662-1b9096272150;L0|#0c8c91bf5-43d3-404d-b662-1b9096272150|Dock, Pier or Spit;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#c417ab40-3cf3-4357-989d-355a42b2305d;L0|#0c417ab40-3cf3-4357-989d-355a42b2305d|Canoeing or Kayaking;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#926cab4d-4a7e-460b-bf20-5f8f39fc7f74;L0|#0926cab4d-4a7e-460b-bf20-5f8f39fc7f74|Canoe/Kayak Launch;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#dee15a63-f74f-4991-9d95-b4b5f6a64db6;L0|#0dee15a63-f74f-4991-9d95-b4b5f6a64db6|Accessible;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#aff58497-abe6-4ae6-92bb-4757a8488aff;L0|#0aff58497-abe6-4ae6-92bb-4757a8488aff|Viewing Tower;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#64d8e368-ff10-4512-9ac8-def76589bfee;L0|#064d8e368-ff10-4512-9ac8-def76589bfee|View Point;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#814efeb2-a896-4e5d-81d9-c57337f0a14d;L0|#0814efeb2-a896-4e5d-81d9-c57337f0a14d|Heritage Site/Building;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#074e9b20-8623-4996-9eff-66ee300be8ee;L0|#0074e9b20-8623-4996-9eff-66ee300be8ee|Interpretive Exhibit;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#7aebeebc-f12c-4589-b083-7f1578a03fd8;L0|#07aebeebc-f12c-4589-b083-7f1578a03fd8|Horse Unloading;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#74c003f7-48df-4669-b49a-68ae0eb29e0f;L0|#074c003f7-48df-4669-b49a-68ae0eb29e0f|Drinking Water;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#25080aaf-eb40-4ba1-a9d6-c0915c7e6d38;L0|#025080aaf-eb40-4ba1-a9d6-c0915c7e6d38|Washroom;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e45.93.40<div class="ExternalClassFFA06231A5224B92B32EF56B0D1FDD89"><p>​<strong>November 3 to December 31:</strong> 7:00 am – 5:00 pm </p></div><div class="ExternalClassBB30C323AB804A00898AB805C9A7864B"><p>​There are a number of trails in Deas Island Regional Park, including these two ​​flat, easy trails: <br></p><ul><li>Tinmaker's Walk is 1.2 km return between Riverside and Fisher's Field picnic areas. A tree-lined route with some views of the river. Watch for warblers, chickadees and downy woodpeckers.<br><br></li><li>Island Tip Trail is 2.4 km return from Fisher's Field Picnic Area. A walk over the George Massey Tunnel, through dunes and along the river’s edge. Island Tip offers a small sandy beach.<br></li></ul><div> <br> </div><p>To see all the trails ​​in the park, <a href="/services/regional-parks/Documents/deas-island-regional-park-map.pdf" target="_blank">view the park map</a>.​<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass135FBFA2B9A241F4AECFA794AE69A873"> <p>Cycling is only pe​rmitted on park roads, and <strong>not allowed </strong>on park trails. Bike racks are located at:​<br></p><ul><li>Riverside Picnic Area near the washroom building <br></li><li>Tinmaker's Walk near the kiosk <br></li><li>Dock entrance near the Delta Deas Rowing Club​ </li><li>Fisher's Field parking lot</li></ul></div><div class="ExternalClassADB18B1E9DA844CFBC0650138C844F72"><div> <div><p>Dogs must be​​ leashed and under control at all times. Please scoop your dog's poop and dispose of it properly.</p><p><a href="/services/regional-parks/dogs-in-regional-parks">More on dogs in Met​ro Vancouver regional parks ...</a></p></div></div></div><div class="ExternalClass782C776797F64DBE9E081C72C889468A"><ul><li> <a href="/services/regional-parks/facility/inverholme-schoolhouse">Inverholme Schoolhouse</a><br></li><li> <a href="/services/regional-parks/facility/fishers-field-picnic-shelter">Fisher's Field picnic shelter</a> <br></li><li> <a href="/services/regional-parks/facility/muskrat-meadows-group-campsite">Muskrat Meadow outdoor group campsite</a> <br></li></ul></div><div class="ExternalClass1470CD7249CD4896848F09A246170273"><div><p>​Deas Island R​egional Park is accessible by transit. <a href="https://www.translink.ca/" target="_blank">More info</a><br></p></div></div><div class="ExternalClass58D4C855393F4A30A58ADD3BD35EAB39"><div><p>Fishing from the sho​res of Deas Island is permitted, subject to obtaining a BC Tidal-Water Sport Fishing Licence. Contact the <a href="http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish/Licensing/info_e.htm" target="_blank">Department of Fisheries and Oceans</a> for information on licences and restriction for fishing in tidal waters.</p></div></div><div class="ExternalClass83F1886D31CD43AB91E91E03999FF66B"><p>​Paddlers share the slough with waterskiers and a <a href="/services/regional-parks/Documents/deas_slough_schedule.pdf" target="_blank">schedule</a> is in place for everyone’s enjoyment and safety. The dock at Deas Slough is for canoes, kayaks, and other human-propelled watercraft only. The Delta Deas Rowing Club (deltadeas.com) has been based in the park since 1986 and offers rowing programs.​<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass7BFFAD8ABA8D43EAA43EC54424933434"> <p>Deas Slough is popular for both paddling and waterskiing. User groups agreed to the <a href="/services/regional-parks/Documents/deas_slough_schedule.pdf" target="_blank">Deas Slough Recreational Use Schedule​</a> – please comply for everyone’s safety.<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass0BD62408784D4DDB846D44E67A5B9743"><p>The park derives its name from John Sullivan Deas, a free Black tinsmith, who ​established a salmon cannery on the site in 1873. Deas Island Regional Park is home to three local heritage buildings: Inverholme Schoolhouse, Delta Agricultural Hall and Burrvilla.<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassC1B729CB3A6B48CB96EE7C86C3C4C73E"><p>The park provides habitat to a variety of wildlife including coyotes.  Never feed, disturb or approach wild​life, or leave any garbage behind.​ For more information, see the <a href="/services/regional-parks/Documents/regional-parks-coyote-brochure.pdf" target="_blank">Help Keep Coyotes Wild and People Safe​</a> brochure.​<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass26003E40A4F040E88C9500EDBF901643"> <p> The Inverholme Schoolhouse, Heritage Area toilets and picnic table, and Fisher's Field picnic shelter tables are all wheelchair accessible. There is also a paved path to the viewpoint at the Heritage Picnic Area. Fisher's field picnic area washroom is not accessible. The washr​oom at Muskrat Meadow is partially accessible (enough space for wheelchair, but sloped route to access may be difficult for some users).​<br></p> <p>Trail Accessi​bility:</p><p>Tinmaker's ​​Walk is a 3 m wide trail, with a coarse gravel base, with minimal grad​​e changes. The trail may be accessible for some users from Fisher's Field to the Heritage area parking.</p> <p>The trails to the west of Muskrat Meadow are soft/sandy and and may be dif​​​​ficult for most wheelchair/stroller users<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassC93CC56D19CC469296D74C3A2C5B4DCA"><p>Fires are permitted onl​​​​y in the designated fire rings at <a href="/services/regional-parks/facility/fishers-field-picnic-shelter">Fisher's Field Picnic Shelter</a> (1 fire ring - first come, first served if not booked) and at <a href="/services/regional-parks/facility/muskrat-meadows-group-campsite">Muskrat Meadow Outdoor Group Campsite</a> (1 fire ring - booking required). Restrictions may apply e.g. wildfire season. </p><ul><li>Use only bundled firewood.</li><li>Stay with the fire at all times.</li><li>Extinguish the fire completely (30 minutes before park closes).</li></ul></div><div class="ExternalClass1FBECB5E9A4E4E2FAF2DBFE442A99AF0"><p> <a href="/school-programs/regional-parks">School Field Trips Information </a><br><a href="/services/regional-parks/park-programs">Workshops & Co​mmunity Group Field Trips Information</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass32F337C458794979AB2F7AABD656A310"><div><p> <strong>Contact Us</strong> </p><p>The calendar fills quickly so please plan to register two months in advanc​e of your preferred date. <a href="/school-programs/regional-parks">Book online</a> or call 604-432-6359 for more information.<br></p></div></div><div class="ExternalClass82E3D82FFE4D4FEEA719083395F66332"><p>To learn about ways​ to <a href="/services/regional-parks/get-involved">get involved in regional parks​</a>, contact the <a href="mailto:trina.sakata@metrovancouver.org">Community Development Coordinator</a><a href="mailto:%20Paul.Halychuk@metrovancouver.org"> </a>at 604-520-6442.<br></p></div>

 

 

Situated in the Lower Fraser River, Deas Island Regional Park is connected to the mainland and accessible by transit.https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/Deas_Island_0351_jpg.jpgSituated in the Lower Fraser River, Deas Island Regional Park is connected to the mainland and accessible by transit.
Quieter waters of Deas Slough along the shoreline of Deas Island Regional Park.https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/Deas_Island_0304_jpg.jpgQuieter waters of Deas Slough along the shoreline of Deas Island Regional Park.
Deas Island Regional Park protects forest, meadow and wetland habitats for many wildlife species including great blue herons.https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/DeasIsland-photo15_jpg.jpgDeas Island Regional Park protects forest, meadow and wetland habitats for many wildlife species including great blue herons.
Visitors enjoy easy trails year round at Deas Island Regional Park.https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/Deas_Island_0123_jpg.jpgVisitors enjoy easy trails year round at Deas Island Regional Park.
At Deas Island Regional Park, picnicking is popular.https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/Deas_Island_0076_jpg.jpgAt Deas Island Regional Park, picnicking is popular.
Deas Island Regional Park is home to three historic buildings including Burrvilla.https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/DeasIsland-Photo10_jpg.jpgDeas Island Regional Park is home to three historic buildings including Burrvilla.
Delta Deas Rowing Club has been based in Deas Island Regional Park since 1986.https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/Deas_Island_0273_jpg.jpgDelta Deas Rowing Club has been based in Deas Island Regional Park since 1986.
Trails at Deas Island Regional Park are either pedestrian-only or shared with equestrians. Cycling is only permitted on the paved park road.https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/Deas_Island_0143_jpg.jpgTrails at Deas Island Regional Park are either pedestrian-only or shared with equestrians. Cycling is only permitted on the paved park road.
Chickadee at nest in Deas Island Regional Parkhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/DeasIsland-photo8_jpg.jpgChickadee at nest in Deas Island Regional Park
Large-leaved lupines, Deas Island Regional Parkhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/DeasIsland-photo16_jpg.jpgLarge-leaved lupines, Deas Island Regional Park
Metro Vancouver park interpreters have provided nature programs and events at Deas Island Regional Park since 1981.https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/ParkPhotos/_t/Jae%20at%20bats_jpg.jpgMetro Vancouver park interpreters have provided nature programs and events at Deas Island Regional Park since 1981.

 

 

 

 

Inverholme Schoolhouse closed for repairsInverholme Schoolhouse closed for repairs<div class="ExternalClassA4EAEF0FF5274768861783A8AB5B96EF"><p>​Due to damage during winter storms, Inverholme Schoolhouse will remain closed until further notice. Plans for repairs are underway.</p></div>Deas Island Regional Park

 

 

Deas Island Regional Parkhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/Logos/DeasIslandRP.png, Deas Islandhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Deas+Island+Regional+Park/@49.1271382,,-123.0546228,,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5485dfcc37d88901:0x5bdb4e90a33bebbd!8m2!3d49.1271382!4d-123.0546228!16s/g/124sqk944?entry=ttu, Google maphttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/Documents/deas-island-regional-park-map.pdf, https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/documents/DeasIslandParkMap.pdfhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/Documents/deas-island-regional-park-brochure.pdf, Brochureregionalparks.info@metrovancouver.org604-520-6442Central Area Office

 

 

 

 

 

 

<div class="ExternalClass1FBECB5E9A4E4E2FAF2DBFE442A99AF0"><p> <a href="/school-programs/regional-parks">School Field Trips Information </a><br><a href="/services/regional-parks/park-programs">Workshops & Co​mmunity Group Field Trips Information</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass32F337C458794979AB2F7AABD656A310"><div><p> <strong>Contact Us</strong> </p><p>The calendar fills quickly so please plan to register two months in advanc​e of your preferred date. <a href="/school-programs/regional-parks">Book online</a> or call 604-432-6359 for more information.<br></p></div></div><div class="ExternalClass82E3D82FFE4D4FEEA719083395F66332"><p>To learn about ways​ to <a href="/services/regional-parks/get-involved">get involved in regional parks​</a>, contact the <a href="mailto:trina.sakata@metrovancouver.org">Community Development Coordinator</a><a href="mailto:%20Paul.Halychuk@metrovancouver.org"> </a>at 604-520-6442.<br></p></div>

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