Want to explore a globally unique ecosystem? Come discover how the plants and animals have adapted to these specific conditions and why this makes Burns Bog so important to the environment. During the guided tour you will:
- learn why Burns Bog is an important carbon storage site and its role in climate change
- examine the conditions that create bog mummies
- bounce on sphagnum moss
- visit animal habitats including a fox den and bear cave
- discover the sunken tractor and learn how bog holes mimic quicksand
- touch, smell and even taste some indigenous bog plants (seasonal)
School Fieldtrips and Group Tours
The Society offers private tours for all types of school and community groups. Tours address age/grade specific Prescribed Learning Outcomes (PLOs) such as plants and animals, habitats and communities, food webs, ecosystems, natural resources, history and First Nations as well as human impacts on the environment. To book call 604-572-0373 or email info@burnsbog.org.
Public Tours 2010
You must pre-register for public tours. Space is limited.
2010 Dates - May 8, June 12, June 26, July 10*, July 25*, August 14, August 28 and Sept 4
*International Bog Days Celebrations
July 10 specialized tours and workshops will be held throughout the day, times and topics TBA
July 25 general tours and festival all day, no need to pre-register
Explore the delta nature reserve on your own
The Delta Nature Reserve covers 148 Acres (60 ha) and lies in the northeastern corner or “lagg” of Burns Bog. The Delta Nature Reserve is less than 2% of the original Bog. At this time, it is the only part of Burns Bog open to the public.
The Nature Reserve has two loops of boardwalk (one inner and one outer loop). Volunteers built the boardwalks and erected the benches around them with funding obtained by the Burns Bog Conservation Society. Major funders include the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia, the North Delta Lions Club, Shell Oil Limited, ECO Canada, HRDC (Service Canada), Mainroad Construction, Vancity and numerous others including members of the Society.
The memorial benches along the boardwalks offer resting places to listen for and observe the sights and sounds of the Bog.
directions
When you register or book a tour you will be given instructions and directions of where to meet.
To explore the DNR on your own start at 10388 Nordel Court, Delta (Great Pacific Forum Planet Ice). You may park here and use the restrooms. Walk to the southwest corner of the Parking lot where you will find a brick path. Go northwest and under the Nordel overpass. From here you should be able to see a a kiosk and a sign about dogs at the trailhead. Walk along the dirt path beside the creek for about 5 minutes. When you pass under the electric tower the boardwalk should be visible ahead on your right.This is the outter loop. You can follow the boardwalk and it will return you to the dirt path.
Driving From Surrey / North Delta
- Head west on Nordel Way and stay in the far left-hand lane. Take the overpass over Highway #91.
- Turn right at the second set of lights onto Nordel Court.
- Go to the end of the street and into the parking lot of the Great Pacific Forum. Park at the far-left of the front entrance of the building (South-East end of the parking lot). From the parking lot there is a red brick pathway.
- If you are taking a tour, wait for your guide here. If you are going through on your own, follow the directions above on how to get to the boardwalks.
Driving From Vancouver
- Follow Highway #91 (East West Connector) South onto the Alex Fraser Bridge. After the bridge take the first exit (Nordel Way). Stay to the right and follow the signs to River Road.
- Drive along Nordel Way and turn right at the second set of lights onto Nordel Court.
- Please see #3 and #4 above.
Driving From Ladner or Richmond
- Take Highway #99 South through the George Massey Tunnel.
- Take the second exit after the tunnel (River Road exit) and stay in the left lane. This takes you over the overpass and continues East on River Road.
- Follow River Road to Nordel Way (Sunbury Cedar is on the corner) and turn right.
- Drive along Nordel Way and turn left onto Nordel Court.
- Please see #3 above.
Bus DIrections
- Take the 640 Tsawwassen bus from Scott Road Skytrain station to the Sidetrack Pub on River Road.
- Follow the GVRD access road south into the Bog.(back to top)
Notes
- Tours take place rain or shine.
- All proceedes go to the Burns Bog Conservation Society
- Trail is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs.
- Metal grid has been put down on parts of the boardwalk to prevent people slipping after a heavy rain. Running shoes are usually fine except in winter and during heavy rains when the trails can be flooded. At this time, rubber boots are ideal.
- Remember to pack a bottle of water and small snack.
- There are no bathrooms or garbage cans in the Delta Nature Reserve so please plan ahead.
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Still have questions? Contact the Burns Bog Conservation Society.
604.572.0373 or info@burnsbog.org.
