Since 1993, on these lands and flats, the WBT has been managing the North Shore's only wild bird sanctuary with 5km of trails, nursery, and nature house. Access to the site is free.
We acknowledge that The Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats is on the unceded lands and waters of the Tsleil-Waututh and Coast Salish People.
The site includes a 96-hectare intertidal area composed of mudflats and salt marsh. A 30-hectare upland area features deciduous and mixed forest, rough grassland, and freshwater marsh habitats. More than two hundred and fifty species of birds have been observed here to date.
We acknowledge that The Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats is on the unceded lands and waters of the Tsleil-Waututh and Coast Salish People.
The site includes a 96-hectare intertidal area composed of mudflats and salt marsh. A 30-hectare upland area features deciduous and mixed forest, rough grassland, and freshwater marsh habitats. More than two hundred and fifty species of birds have been observed here to date.
Stop frequently, listen, and look! Take the time to enjoy the magic of the area's many treasures. Let nature reveal itself to you.
There is a bike rack located adjacent to the greeter hut near the trail entrance.
These provide vital food sources for wildlife. Practice a “no trace” visit by taking away only photographs (and garbage).
Visit our website, or tag and follow us on social media for updates: @MaplewoodFlats.
Stop frequently, listen, and look!
Take some time to enjoy the magic of the area’s many treasures. Let nature reveal itself to you.
Failure to do so can cause serious damage to the ecosystems and their inhabitants.
These areas are particularly sensitive to disturbance, and existing sinkholes can be very dangerous, if not deadly.
No dogs are permitted across the Westcoast Bridge, as they disturb birds and other wildlife.
There is a bike rack located adjacent to the greeter hut near the trail entrance.
When taking a photo or making an observation, give wildlife a wide berth. Do not make loud noises or try to move the wildlife in order to stage photographs.
These provide vital food sources for wildlife. Practice a “no trace” visit by taking away only photographs (and garbage).
You will find a wonderful diversity of life, from the simplest organisms to the most complex.
All living things at Maplewood Flats are linked together in food webs built upon a foundation of plants that capture the sun’s energy, turning it into the fuel that supports animal life. We all share the precious resources of space, air, food, and water with these organisms.
Download your very own copy of the All Seasons Self-Guided Tour map for use whenever you visit the Flats. A laminated map is also available for use while on site and is available at the Greeter Hut (please note, the Greeter Hut is closed at this time as part of our Covid-19 social distancing response).
The Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The entire trail network is wheelchair accessible, as are the washrooms.
Washrooms are available at the Greeter Hut and Corrigan Nature House during volunteer hours (typically on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays).
Vehicle parking is free. Please do not park in Environment Canada´s Staff Parking Area Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. You may use their parking area after 5:30 pm, on weekends, and on Statutory Holidays.
A Translink Bus stop is located on Dollarton Hwy just past the entrance to the site. Visit the Translink webpage for transit schedules. Our address is 2649 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC, V7H 1B1.
Remember to tag @maplewoodflats and use the hashtags #maplewoodflats, #wildbirdtrustbc when posting photographs. of your visit.
Wild Bird Trust is a non-profit society that manages the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats - please consider becoming a member and supporting Wild Bird Trust to help us maintain the trails and facilities.
The Conservation Area
at Maplewood Flats
2649 Dollarton Highway,
North Vancouver, BC, V7H 1B1
(2km from Second Narrows Bridge)
Office: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Conservation Area: Open 24 hours
Phone : + 1 604-929-2379
rentals@wildbirdtrust.org
membership@wildbirdtrust.org
volunteer@wildbirdtrust.org
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