Discover the treasures of the watersheds, where ancient trees tower in steep mountain valleys, wildlife abounds and water flows through natural landscapes to our drinking waters supply system.
Metro Vancouver manages three protected watersheds to provide 2.8 million residents with a clean, reliable, and affordable supply of drinking water. These watersheds cover an area of land 150 times the size of Stanley Park and are closed to protect our water supply from human disturbance. As a result, approximately 60,000 hectares of forested land provides a significant amount of space for numerous species to exist in their natural habitat. The health of these ecosystems is an important natural asset to our region; one that contributes greatly to the health and vitality of the place we call home.
Summer watershed tours
Registration date for 2024 Summer Watershed Tours will be announced in May.
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Winter watershed tours
All snowshoe tour dates have been cancelled for 2024. Check back in the spring to register for our Summer Watershed Tours.
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