| Riverside
Park and Nature Trail is the
most visited community park located in the village of Vanderhoof,
BC, Canada. The park was established in 1944 and rests on the
shores of the mighty Nechako River north of the community. The
park is a recreation destination and is part of a designated bird
sanctuary.
The park is a prime destination
to visit when in Vanderhoof for explorers interested in viewing
migratory birds, resting in the Nechako
River Bird Sanctuary. Bird viewing points are found
along the local nature trail starting from the park and from a
large viewing platform fronting the river in the park. It is a
large 2 storey wooden viewing platform ideal for viewing the local
bird wildlife.
In the park there is a large grassy field for frisbee,
bocce ball and playing catch. And on the other side of the parking
area is a covered wooden picnic shelter, a playground and some
picnic tables. At the entrance of the park is a campground. There
is some pit toilets in the day use area of the park designated
for the general public.
In the day use area of the park there is a nature
walking trail which follows the shore of the Nechako River eventually
connecting to View Street. The walking path is used heavily by
the locals for walks, jogs and birdwatching. In some seasons the
path can be closed due to the rising river levels.
The trailhead to the walkway is best accessed in
Riverside Park. The three story wooden viewing platform looking
over the Nechako River dominates the park. The well constructed
birdwatching platform is well over 15 feet tall and provides a
good view of the bird sanctuary.
The Nechako River runs through
the community of Vanderhoof and neighbours Riverside Park. The
entire river flows over 516 kilometres from the Coast Mountains
to Burns Lake and then north to Fort Fraser turning east into
Vanderhoof and eventually hooking up with the Fraser River in
Prince George.
Contact information for
the local Vanderhoof, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to
Riverside Park: From Hwy 16 in the centre of Vanderhoof,
BC, Canada start heading north about 1 Km on Burrard Avenue (the
main street of Vanderhoof). Continue down Burrard pass Louvain
Street. On your left, before the bridge, is an entrance to Riverside
Park. Look for signs. Go to the far end of the parking lot to
the viewing platform and nature trail. |
Riverside
Vanderhoof