Kanaka Creek Regional Park, Maple Ridge

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With three distinct areas to explore, the foreshore, fish ladder and temperate rain forest, Kanaka Creek offers many interesting sights and sounds.

Home to dozens of unique bird and animal species found throughout its varied ecosystems, Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge offers several trails (both pedestrian and equestrian) as well as three distinct areas to explore - the Foreshore on where the creek empties into the Fraser River, the fish ladder in its middle and towards the north, Cliff Falls and the Bell Irving Hatchery. Filled with interesting flora and fauna, Kanaka Creek Regional Park is a beautiful place to explore throughout the year.

Encompassing 400 hectares of wilderness along twelve kilometres of the creek bearing its name, Kanaka Creek Regional Park is a popular locale just outside the City of Maple Ridge and its name honours the Hawaiian settlers which were employed by the Hudson's Bay Company.

There are three separate areas to enjoy in Kanaka Creek Regional Park - its foreshore which includes several trails along the creek to where it empties into the Fraser River, lookouts, bridges and picnic areas. Canoes can be seen often along the meandering river which is lined with marshlands, cottonwood trees and sandy shorelines. Watchful visitors can spot many different bird species as well as Mink which live at the Creek's mouth. The second is the Fish Ladder and the third area is further north and spans between Cliff Falls and the Bell Irving Fish Hatchery. In this section of the Park a stunning canyon carved by Kanaka Creek creates a spectacular falls and the surrounding plant life is rich and green year round. Park visitors can hike on the several trails or enjoy a picnic along the cliff side. There are also several equestrian trails to enjoy as well.

Kanaka Creek is also an important for Salmon which migrate upstream to spawn. Visitors can watch the action at the Fish Fence (located at 240th street) where hatchery staff count the fish. The Return of the Salmon festival is held on the third Sunday of every October for visitors to come experience this incredible annual event.

Kanaka Creek Regional Park is one of the most ecologically distinct parks in the region, winding through hills, rushes through temperate rain forests and emptying into the Fraser River surrounded by scrub, sandy beaches and young trees. With an abundance of animals, birds and plants to explore the quiet pathways, points of interests and beautiful views.