New West Vancouver park will be nearly double the size of Stanley Park

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Metro Vancouver is getting a new municipal park and it’s going to be massive.

The District of West Vancouver and the BC Parks Foundation announced last month the establishment of a new park that will be nearly double the size of Stanley Park.



“Today we are proud to share we will be protecting 781 hectares – or 1932 acres – of forest land as our gift to our community and the world,” said Mayor Mark Sager back in May.

“This area will help preserve sensitive ecosystems and wildlife and store carbon to fight climate change. It will also ensure that old growth trees will continue to stand in our stunning municipality, which we know is very important to our residents and people across the globe. We also recognize that this new park dedication will maintain the beautiful view of the mountains, which is something that everyone in the metro region can enjoy.”



The BC Parks Foundation has launched a Cypress Hollyburn Legacy Fund to support stewardship and responsible use in the area. The Wilson 5 Foundation has given a $3m matching gift to the fund.

The new park protects lands around the Old Growth Conservancy, home to an important stand of old growth trees in West Vancouver. Together with Cypress Provincial Park, Capilano and Seymour Watersheds and other parks within the District of West Vancouver, more than 32,000 hectares of protected areas will now be established on the North Shore.



“We are thrilled to be able to help protect this iconic Vancouver landscape and all of its wonderful values,” says Andy Day, CEO of the BC Parks Foundation. “It’s the right thing to do at this moment in history– people coming together to do something tangible, positive, and lasting for the planet and people’s health.”

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