Surrey Bend Regional Park

Surrey Bend Regional Park is a nature reserve along the Fraser River in Surrey with wetlands, forests, and riverside areas in one of the last undyked sections of the lower river. The landscape reveals what the natural floodplain looks like and how different plant and animal habitats fit together in this water-shaped environment.

The area was established as a protected zone when authorities recognized the need to preserve this natural river landscape in the 1990s. Metro Vancouver and the City of Surrey developed a joint management plan to keep the site free from development and maintain its ecological value.

The park offers a direct connection to local wildlife and natural processes that shape the river valley, allowing visitors to observe how water and land interact throughout the seasons. The walking paths guide people through different zones where each habitat tells a story about survival in a dynamic environment.

Visit early in the morning when wildlife is most active and the paths are less crowded. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring weather protection, as the ground can be wet in places and conditions near the river can change quickly.

The site experiences regular seasonal flooding that creates specialized habitats found nowhere else in the surrounding area. These natural flood patterns support a diverse range of fish, birds, and insects that depend on wet conditions to survive and breed.