Helpful tips

Where do you park for Burns Bog Delta?

Where do you park for Burns Bog Delta?

You can park at 10388 Nordel Court, the parking lot of Planet Ice, in Delta. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but please keep them leashed for their safety and the preservation of the bog.

Are burns bogs protected?

A legally binding conservation covenant placed on the property will ensure Burns Bog is protected and managed effectively as a natural ecosystem. Maintain Burns Bog in perpetuity as a large, contiguous, undeveloped natural area for the purpose of protecting the flora and fauna that depend on Burns Bog.

Where is the entrance to Burns Bog?

Transit Access to Burns Bog Delta Nature Reserve Walk south on Nordel Way 2 blocks to Nordel Court and go left. Walk along Nordel Court for 2 blocks, walking under the highway until you reach Planet Ice.

Why is Burns Bog important?

Burns Bog is listed under the Fraser River Delta Ramsar Site as a wetland of international significance because it is a major migratory bird stopover on the Pacific Flyway. It also provides feeding and roosting for approximately 250,000 migratory and wintering waterfowl, and 1 million shorebirds.

Are there bears in Burns Bog?

Burns Bog is indeed home to a variety of wildlife including bears, coyotes, deer, and beavers.

What animals are in Burns Bog?

The most common and widespread mammal species utilizing Burns Bog include, Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus), Coyote (Canis latrans), Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus), Beaver (Castor canadensis), Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), Raccoon (Procyon lotor), Douglas’ Squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii …

Is it OK to burn peat?

Peat has traditionally been used for centuries for cooking and domestic heating. These ‘coal-like’ lumps of peat are easy and clean to handle, light easily and can also be burnt alongside other fuels on multi-fuel stoves and open fires.

What animals live in a bog?

Mammals like the snowshoe hare, moose, beaver, and muskrats are also found in and around bogs. And on a gruesome note: Preserved bodies are sometimes found in bogs! Because decomposition happens so slowly, anything that falls into a bog, including animals and people, can be preserved for long periods of time!

What is a domed bog?

Domed bogs (Sporadanthus) are raised bogs dominated by Sporadanthus ferrugineus or S. traversii , members of the family Restionaceae. The restiad species are the primary peat formers (as opposed to Sphagnum mosses) and the bogs typically develop extensive convex domes raised above the local topography.

Where is the parking lot for Burns Bog?

Burns Bog spans over 8000 Acres, but you can come walk 5km of trail and our scenic boardwalk! Open 365 days a year, the Delta Nature Reserve is the public section of Burns Bog and can be reached by car, transit, and bike. You can park at 10388 Nordel Court, the parking lot of Planet Ice, in Delta.

Where to Park in Delta for Burns Bog?

You can park at 10388 Nordel Court, the parking lot of Planet Ice, in Delta. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but please keep them leashed for their safety and the preservation of the bog. Remember to pick up after your dog.

What to expect on the Burns Bog trail?

A boardwalk trail through a bog and conifer forest. The trail is quite close to the highway so, expect highway noise throughout your walk. It can also be quite slippery when wet. There is a gravel path that you must travel over first to reach the boardwalk so all-terrain strollers or motorized wheelchairs may be required here.

What to do at the mouth of Burns Bog?

There are well kept board walk trails that take you through the the bog -“our lungs”. Take the time to sit and enjoy nature . Free parking at the mouth of the bog. At the eastern end of Burns Bog’s 3,000 hectares, there are elevated boardwalks where you can escape the urban buzz and stroll through the trees.