Blackie Spit and Crescent Beach, Surrey

If bird watching is your thing, you’re probably already aware of Blackie Spit Park. If it’s not, you’ll still want to make your way to the South Surrey area to take in this amazing natural beauty. The stunning views and sprawling beachside trails make for one of the most enjoyable walks in the area. Keep the walk short and stay within the park boundary or venture out into the neighbourhood for a longer roadside adventure. Home to over 200 species of birds, the park is popular year-round with joggers, walkers, kite flyers, birdwatchers, beachcombers, and dog owners.

GETTING THERE
From King George Highway, turn west onto Crescent Road as it winds past stately seaside homes and heads down the hill toward Crescent Beach. Once across a set of railroad tracks, turn right onto Sullivan Street, then right onto McBride Avenue and out to the free parking lot at Blackie Spit Park.

TERRAIN
Wide, flat paths of mostly compact gravel with short stretches of sand. Expect little to no shade as most of the trail proceeds along exposed shoreline and through grassy meadows.

STROLLER RECOMMENDATION
Umbrella, all-terrain or anything in between.

LENGTH
The trail through the park can easily be done in an hour with the option to extend your walk by either taking the looping trails or by heading into the nearby neighbourhood (highly recommended if you enjoy gawking at beautiful character homes).

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FEATURES
Beaches, washrooms (with change tables), benches, and picnic tables. Kids will appreciate the nearby ice cream shops or ice cream truck in the summer.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Plenty of stunning views out over Boundary Bay or north toward the North Shore mountains.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Historic Stewart Farm is a short drive up Crescent Road.

GOOD TO KNOW
The park is managed as a wildlife conservation area so dogs and bikes are not allowed in sensitive areas (well signed). There is a fenced dogs-off-leash area.


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IMPORTANT: Any adventure in the outdoors carries a certain level of risk. The route information and maps contained in this blog are provided as rough guidelines only. The walks written about on Baby Meets Trail are based on just one person's experience. Baby Meets Trail and its authors are not responsible for any harm that may occur while trying one of the posted walks. We will, however, take credit if you have an awesome time!

Steveston Village, Richmond

The dyke surrounding Richmond is an ideal spot for a stroller walk: wide, flat trails as far as the eye can see. A good place to start an outing is at Steveston’s Garry Point Park. The path heading east out of the park takes you directly through the village with its quaint shops and bustling boardwalks before continuing along the waterfront past Britannia Shipyard and beyond as far as your legs will take you. This is a very popular walk on weekends, fortunately the wide paths mean there’s plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.

GETTING THERE
From the Arthur Laing Bridge, follow the signs into Richmond via No. 2 Road. Follow No. 2 Road and turn right onto Steveston Hwy. Continue along Steveston Hwy to 7th Ave and turn left. Garry Point Park is located at the south end of 7th Ave.

TERRAIN
Flat (it is Richmond after all), mostly paved path with short sections of wooden boardwalk or compact gravel. There is little to no shade cover.

STROLLER RECOMMENDATIONS
Umbrella, all-terrain or anything in between.

LENGTH
An hour should be plenty of time to cover the path from Garry Point Park to No. 2 Road and back.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FEATURES
Picnic tables, benches, concession stands, washrooms (with change tables), and several nearby parks with playground equipment.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Expansive views of the south arm of the Fraser River, plenty of bird and boat watching opportunities, plus many historic sites to stop at and investigate.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Steveston Museum, Britannia Shipyard and London’s Landing.

GOOD TO KNOW
You can stop by the docks to pick up fresh fish for dinner!


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IMPORTANT: Any adventure in the outdoors carries a certain level of risk. The route information and maps contained in this blog are provided as rough guidelines only. The walks written about on Baby Meets Trail are based on just one person's experience. Baby Meets Trail and its authors are not responsible for any harm that may occur while trying one of the posted walks. We will, however, take credit if you have an awesome time!