Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR), sometimes referred to by locals as the Seymour Demonsration Forest, is one on Vancouver's North Shore's best-loved recreational areas drawing enthusiasts from around the region, and plenty of visitors too.

The LSCR is open 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk. Some area closures may occur for public safety reasons, so check the notice board when entering the LSCR.

Rice Lake is a beautiful and popular spot for a walk, picnic and fishing. Rice Lake is stocked with more than 5,000 Rainbow trout each year. If you are more adventurous, you can try fishing in the Seymour River, which is one of the Lower Mainland's best steelhead fishing rivers. Remember that all provincial fresh water fishing regulations apply in these areas.

Seymour Valley Trailway

The scenic Seymour Valley Trailway is a 10km paved path that winds through a diverse forest. The Trailway features five picnic sites with outhouses, picnic tables and garbage cans.

The Seymour Valley Trailway is a beacon for hikers, walkers, in-line skaters and road cyclists. There is also a vast network of off-road trails with a wide range of terrain from moderate to more extreme-style mountain biking. Cycling is permitted throughout the forest with the exception of Rice Lake Loop Trail, Homestead Trail, and the Old Growth Trail.

Getting to the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

If you are taking transit, take the 228 bus and get off at the top of Lynn Valley Road, across the street from the End of the Line General store. You can have a coffee and pick up some food or treats for the road. You could also drive and park near the top of Lynn Valley Road & Dempsey Road.

To access the LSCR area, walk to the top of Lynn Valley Road, past the three way stop then take a right onto Rice Lake Road. Continue down the hill, at the bottom you will find a bridge. Cross the bridge and walk straight up the hill to the top. You will now be at the entrance to the LSCR.

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