Nestled in Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge, the Bell-Irving Fish Hatchery, together with the Watershed Stewardship Centre, showcases salmon lifecycles and hands-on conservation in the Fraser River basin. Visitors learn how hatchery work supports wild runs through habitat restoration, education, and carefully managed releases, and they can often see fry and smolts in viewing areas during parts of the year. Trails link the site to creeks, forest viewpoints, and picnic spots, making it easy to pair learning with a relaxed walk in nature. Community volunteers and local schools are deeply involved, adding a welcoming feel and demonstrating how stewardship becomes part of everyday life on the North Shore of the Fraser Valley. For families building an itinerary from maps, the hatchery fits neatly with Golden Ears viewpoints, waterfront parks, and heritage sites, creating a full day that blends science, exercise, and scenic photography.
Location: 49.2108315, -122.5073088
Tags:
– House Number: 11450
– Alternative Name: Kanaka Creek ¶ Watershed Stewardship Centre
– Landuse: aquaculture
– Leisure: Park
– Name: Bell-Irving Fish Hatchery
– Operator: Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society
– Tourism: Attraction
– Website: https://keeps.org/
– Street: 256 Street