Maplewood Flats Conservation Area

The conservation area encompasses 126 hectares of land, including 96 hectares of intertidal mudflats and 30 hectares of upland territory along Burrard Inlet.

English novelist Malcolm Lowry resided in this location during the late 1940s, writing his notable work 'Under the Volcano' while living in one of the area's cabins.

The land recognizes its position on the traditional territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, who managed the mudflats for fish, shellfish, and waterfowl resources.

The conservation area features over 3 kilometers of wheelchair-accessible trails, viewing platforms, and resting benches for observing the 246 recorded bird species.

Through dedicated recovery programs initiated in the 1980s, the conservation area has developed into a breeding location for the purple martin population.

Location: District of North Vancouver

GPS coordinates: 49.30530,-123.00433

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:01