Behind Ft George Park on Heritage trail

(scene from the part just b4 meeting the Heritage trail)

Coming in from behind Magnolia Gardens off of 20th Ave we see the last part of the Slough drainage on our right. You see lots of evidence that beavers work hard in this outdoor setting. To the right you see grassy floodplains that hide many small furry animals and the occasional large predator. To the right, a tennis court, baseball fields and the Fort George Railway which is Canada’s smallest working rail line. It runs in Fort George Park every summer. The Exploration Place is just over there as well. To access FGP, it is best to continue down 20th ave and avoid going behind Magnolia Gardens. Shortly beyond here the trail turns sharply to the left behind Fort George Park, and our last trail joins us, already in progress...

...On your right flows the mighty Fraser. A large train blasts its whistle as it runs along the former BC rail line across the river. The corner is a fantastic view point for those photo hungry people who roll by looking for that perfect image. It is also a good spot to sit and contemplate the shape of your world.

(view from park bench at corner)

A little further along behind the park we see an authentic First Nations Burial ground. This area had been used by the local First-Nation bands for centuries. If you investigate inside this are, you are asked to please respect the sanctuary of the ground. It is not very accessible from this side.

Entrance to burial ground

The rest of the area east along the river to Taylor drive is pretty much behind the Fort George bandstand. This are becomes heavy with activity during special occasions like Canada Day and other national, provincial and aboriginal events. BC Rivers day is quite popular here. There are quite a few good views of the river to your right; sometimes you will see an Eagle swoop to catch a fish. Just a short journey more down Taylor drive and under the CN Bridge and you will be at Cottonwood Island… Taylor drive is short trip past a variety of luxury homes and “Bedford Place” Bed and Breakfast… There is another way just as relaxing to access the trail at this point, so the next chapter will outline that route, stay Tuned!!!