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 Great view from the beach at
the end of the trail by Ann75
There are not many views along the way, there is a branch of the trail that leads out to an opening beside Bedwell Bay. From here you look east to the slopes of Eagle Ridge and the broad flank of Coquitlam Mountain. Depending on your pace it will take you between 45 minutes to over an hour to reach the beautiful cobble-and-sand Jug Island Beach from the Belcarra picnic grounds. Jug Island actually lies offshore at the north end of a narrow peninsula.
The views from this secluded beach are beautiful. It's a perfect location for a picnic or just to relax on the beach and enjoy the beautiful views. Leave a Comment
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Belcarra Bay in Belcarra
Regional Park by Ann75
Belcarra has a tradition of being a summer picnic destination. Boats once brought day trippers from Vancouver's Coal Harbour to Belcarra for the day. Belcarra's picnic area has reservable picnic shelters and even a reservable wharf. Call (604) 432-6352 for more information.
There are several hiking trails here that are definitely worth hiking:
*The Sasamat Lake Loop Trail (easy; 1.5 miles/2.5 km return)
*Admiralty Point Trail (easy; 3 miles/5 km return)
*Cod Rock Trail (moderate; 4 miles/7 km return)
*Jug Island Trail (moderate; 3 miles/5 km return) Leave a Comment
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 View along Admiralty
Point Trail by Ann75
The start of the trail is at the south end of the parking lot. A gentle incline up the hill brings you up above the beach at Belcarra. Your first stop is Cod Rock 15 minutes in and to your right. From here you can look back at Deep Cove, see kayakers passing, and maybe get a glimpse of a harbour seal playing in the water. Maple Beach is just ahead, a lovely stop to enjoy for a moment.
Next stop is Whiteshell Beach, a great place to do some beachcombing . Here you can find clam shells galore , star fishes, small crabs and tide pools to explore. Half an hour into the trail should bring you to Admiralty Point. There is a sign that directs you to take a right turn with a short walk down to the water.
This is a good place to soak up the sun and have some good views of the inlet. Cates Park is across from you and Barnett Marine Park is to your left. Here too you have a small beach and rocky shoreline to explore. On a clear day you can see the Second Narrows Bridge and downtown Vancouver in the distance.
Pick up the trail once again to go back or continue on to Burns Point. This is another half hour away. The interesting part of this trail as it winds along the shore are, a few remnants of old houses, where only a few bricks and flowers remain.
Burns Point will give you a view of the inlet all the way up to Port Moody and is directly across from Barnett Marine Park. Extreme care should be taken here and do not get too close to the edge of the cliffs as there is a steep drop off. From this vantage point you can watch the traffic from the marina, see eagles and seagulls looking for food and wave to the Tugs that travel the inlet. Leave a Comment
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 Beautiful Maple Beach by Ann75Leave a Comment
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 View from Admiralty Point with
a small beach by Ann75
The best thing to do is to go to the Admiralty Point Viewpoint and enjoy the views, take a rest, have a picnic,... The views are beautiful!
From here you can go on to Burns Point or turn around and go back to the parking lot. Leave a Comment
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 View from Cod Rock on
Admiralty Point Trail by Ann75
There is a little walkway that will lead to this point on the trail to your right. You can sit down on the rock and relax for a moment. Leave a Comment
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 View from Burns Point towards
Port Moody by Ann75
Be careful here as the rocks are slippery and high up from the water! Leave a Comment
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