Deas Island Regional Park — Attraction in Delta

Deas Island Regional Park is a gem of the Greater Vancouver area, providing visitors with a beautiful natural setting and a variety of recreational opportunities. The park is conveniently located just a short drive from the city, making it easily accessible for a day trip or a weekend getaway.

The park offers a diverse range of activities, from hiking and cycling to birdwatching and picnicking. The trails wind through lush forests and along the Fraser River, providing stunning views of the surrounding area. The park is also home to a beautiful Japanese garden, which is a must-see for visitors.

One of the standout features of the park is the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, which is located within the park's boundaries. The sanctuary is a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 250 species of birds calling it home at various times throughout the year. The sanctuary is also home to several interpretive programs, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the local bird species and their habitats.

The park is well-maintained, with clean facilities and well-marked trails. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and are always willing to answer any questions you may have.

Overall, Deas Island Regional Park is an outstanding destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its diverse range of activities and stunning natural beauty, the park has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active adventure, Deas Island Regional Park is the perfect place to explore and enjoy the...

On a gray New Years Day we went to ride our cruiser bicycles along the path at Deas Island. We passed about 5 people and a couple of dogs who all said "Hello, Happy New Years." Then we came across a park ranger, who was on a bicycle, and asked us to get off our bikes and walk them back to the parking lot. We thought it was a joke and we got ready to ride away, but no, he was serious. We talked about it for a few minutes and his excuse was the the park board didn't want to get sued if a cyclist spooked a horse and the city decided in the 80s that bikes are not allowed. We were pretty choked. The park ranger then RODE his bicycle away and as we exited the park, we saw multiple signs saying no horse-riding, so there should be no horses to be spooked by cyclists. We loaded up the bikes and drove over to the dike trails on the north side of the Fraser River in Richmond. We rode our bikes along a trail half the width, with more people and unleashed dogs. Everyone said hello and Happy New Year and we were able to have the pleasant experience that we were unable to have at Deas Island. We've ridden these slow, friendly cruiser bikes from Spanish Banks all the way around the Sea Wall to Stanley Park in the middle of summer riding past untold numbers of people and we've never seen or heard someone getting injured. This city needs to update their archaic bylaws and get with the times. And how much is the city paying this park ranger on a stat holiday with our tax dollars to prevent people from having a...

This is a re-review of this park.

I have been coming here for a couple of years now, and it has a fabulous walking trail, with beautiful views of the North Shore mountains sitting majestically behind the Fraser River.

There are multiple areas along the trail where there are great sitting spots where you can just sit and watch all the boaters go by. On the northern side of the park, you get views of yachts, fishing boats, and resource barges all utilizing the Fraser River. On the southern side you get views of people jetskiing, and other pleasure boaters, having a time enjoying the waterways.

The interior of the island is forested trails for walking with all sorts of local flora and fauna. All you need to do is look around and you are immersed in the beauty of nature.

I have also come here with my young son, and minus a few sit down breaks we took, he walked the entire trail in around 3 hours or so. So it is very low impact, and has multiple lookout points with choice views.

I highly, highly recommend this park.

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I will be reviewing these parks over the summer and early fall months, so stay tuned to see...