Salmon Sunday at Cariboo Dam

Salmon Ladder
Cariboo Dam Salmon Ladder (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

Pacific salmon are making the remarkable journey from the ocean back to the creek where they spawned. On Sunday, October 23rd, the Burnaby Lake Park Association is hosting guided walks of the salmon migration. The free walks run from 11:00am to 2:00pm and feature information about salmon, the history of Cariboo Dam, and a Waterways of Burnaby poster.

Salmon spend most of their lives in the ocean but return at the end of their life cycle to spawn. Cariboo Dam is a prime vantage point to witness this cycle begin anew.

Salmon Ladder
Cariboo Dam Salmon Ladder (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

The walks utilize the iNaturalist App to help you identify and learn about the local plants, fungi, and wildlife. The guided walks are currently full, but you can join the waitlist online.

For further information visit the Burnaby Lake Park Association website.

Connection to Burnaby Lake
Trail to Burnaby Lake (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

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