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Garry Point Park
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6 reviews for Garry Point Park
6 reviews in English
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Review from Roanna Z.
4/30/2012 2 photos
Another attraction to the Steveston area is this wide open waterfront park.
Take a long walk, stop for pictures of the wildflowers, have a picnic, fish from the shore, or like us suckers, bring your binoculars and look for the Sea Lions that are supposed to be on the S. Jetty only to learn upon arrival that they can only be viewed from a charter boat. -hah!
Lovely dog walking area and friendly peep's to chat with. Definite recommend! -
Review from David L.
7/17/2011 1 photo
Garry Point Park is situated beside Steveston Village along the Fraser River. This is the park to go when you want to destress yourself and enjoy nature without travelling hundreds of kilometres away to some more well-known destinations. What I really like about this park are the views of the coastline, especially the Gulf Islands. It's free of super cargo ships, which are a common sight in coastal parks in the Greater Vancouver area. However, there are small commercial fishing vessels which line the boardwalk.
There is a big large green space for flying kites, enjoying a BBQ picnic, or just laying on the grass. The trails are very well maintained and they are very clean. You will get a strong breeze because there are very few trees. Make sure you wear sunscreen during the summer or a jacket when the sun isn't out.
There are excellent fishing opportunities at this park. Seriously. You can catch some amazing fish right on the shore (coho, sockeye and chum salmon, pacific tomcod, bull trout, cutthroat trout, dolly varden, and car sized white sturgeon - catch and release only. -
Review from Steve K.
Richmond, BC
Garry Point Park is the Mecca to kite flying and wind buggy pilots. This park hosts BCKA kite flying events year round. If you have a kite and luv to fly in all round wind conditions; this is the park for you!
This is a seaside park that includes a fisherman's memorial park, and a gravel pathway for pedestrians and cyclists alike.
Capture the natural feel to our rustic island city by nature park in the Steveston Community of Richmond BC.
Don't forget to grab some gelato on a hand made waffle cone at Timothy's or fish and chips at Pajo's! -
Review from reyz a.
9/5/2011
Garry Point Park offers some of the nicest views of the Fraser River and Gulf Islands--summer, winter, fall or spring. My cousin bought freshly caught 8 pound salmon for $30CDN from one of the boats at the pier, plopped down some Tunies (that's $2CDN for our U.S. cousins) to BBQ at the park. Yummy. Bring a kite, bring a bike, bring some food, and get here before 11am on busy Labor (Labour) Day Monday. Watch commercial fishing and transport vessels on the working Fraser River, and see a variety of wildlife including shore birds and jumping salmon. Great trail systems as well. Explore the old canneries that existed in this area prior to this part of Richmond being Chique. I remember the days when this place was an unincorporated "Steveston", the land of the smelly fish processing plants and the land of the ditches...but no longer...property value here has since sky rocketed.
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Review from Larry L.
5/22/2010 10 photos
I used to come here before it was a park, when it was just a big pile of dirt. We used to take our truck here or the ole Subaru and race around in the big mound in the mud.
Now it's a park and a beautiful one at that. Natural, beautiful view of the water and if you remember to bring mosquito repellant in the evening, a nice walk in the sunset.
Parking is plentiful, there's Pajo's fish and chips and a place for yoghurt and drinks and stuff. Nice place for a walk or jog and even a picnic.Listed in: Steveston Village
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Review from Tim L.
9/3/2008
Garry Point is located right at the mouth of the Fraser river and offers a vast grassy area and perfect winds to fly kites.
In addition to this there's little spots here and there where you can climb down the rocks to the edge of the water and hang out. Although it's not allowed, you'll see plenty of people down by the edge with nice roaring fires going and roasting marshmallows.
It's not the nicest park, but it is definitely a convenient option to get close to the water and the parking lot coupled with open space makes it a good place to take the entire family.
