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Events Description
Take a break and spring into the Discovery Centre! This Spring Break, the FRDC is excited to offer interactive family friendly activities, workshops, and tours from Saturday March 12th – Sunday, March 27th!
On-site, there will be a variety of activities that explore the mighty Fraser River in different ways, from its diverse ecosystem to its significant contributions to the region’s culture, history, and economy.
- Check out drop-in interactive Exploration Tables on Wednesdays and Thursdays (March 16th -17th & 23rd-24th). Discover some amazing facts about the river’s wildlife with animal artifacts or take a close look at the Fraser Basin with our rocks and minerals collection.
- Visit the centre on Friday and Saturday (March 18th-19th & 25th-26th) for Guided Activities that take an in-depth look at a key feature of the river, from its bustling economy to incredible biodiversity.
- Throughout the FRDC, there are additional self-guided Activity Kits that offer new ways to learn about the river at your own pace.
- Register for updated Quayside Walking Tours (available March 12th, 15th,16th, 22nd & 23rd)
There’s so much to see and do along the New Westminster Quay this Spring Break, and we hope you will make visiting the Fraser River Discovery Centre a part of your adventures!
Guided Activities:
Egg-cellent Nests – Friday & Saturday, March 18th – 19th
Spring is an important time of year for the birds living in the Fraser River’s Basin. As the weather improves and the days grow longer, birds everywhere are constructing their nests, looking for mates, and getting ready to lay eggs, creating a new generation of feathered friends!
Birds form an incredibly important part of the Fraser River’s ecosystem, and we’re going to learn how they protect their eggs in Springtime by creating our very own play-doh bird nests and decorating eggs with unique camouflage patterns, just like they have in real life!
Clay Fish Creations – Friday & Saturday, March 25th – 26th
Did you know that the Fraser River is the most productive salmon-supporting river in Canada? All seven species of Pacific Salmon native to BC call the mighty Fraser home, as well as many other species including rainbow and brook trout, eulachon, and longfin smelt!
These fish rely on the Fraser remaining healthy and sustainable for their species to survive, and in this activity, we will explore the characteristics of a healthy river system before making our very own fish out of clay! We supply all the tools and materials – all you need to bring is your creativity and imagination!
Who is it for?
Family & kids
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $3 to $15 per individual participant, plus $ tour fee
Children 0-2: Free
Adult Ticket: $6.00
Senior Ticket (65+): $5.00
Student (w/ID): $5.00
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children): $15.00
Pre-registration is required for facilitated programs on March 18/19 & 25/26. It is not required for drop-in or self-guided activities throughout Spring Break.
How to get tickets?
Email: info@fraserriverdiscovery.org
WHEN & WHERE
Date: March 12 – 27, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue & Address
Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC
Wheelchair accessible
No parking
The FRDC does not have public parking due to ongoing construction. Nearby parking options include the River Market (900 Quayside Dr) and Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St)
Accessible by Public Transport
