SPRING DISCOVERY DAYS

The cycles of spring have sprung! After growing in their eggs for 3-4 months, many salmon species will soon be hatching.   

Follow the salmon life cycle at stations throughout the building to get to know these famous fish and the many challenges they face throughout their lives. Visit all the stations and submit your “fish-port” to be entered to win a salmon-themed prize pack!  

Splash into self-guided activities throughout the building, a facilitated activity from 10am-12pm, and storytime from 1pm-3pm.  

WHAT: 

  • Play your way through the FRDC to learn some of the many challenges faced by salmon.  
  • Follow the salmon life cycle to see the many ways they change. 
  • Test the water in the Fraser River to see how it can affect salmon or design a salmon ladder in our Engineering Lab.

WHEN: March 16th – April 1st, 10:00am – 4:00pm 

  • Facilitated Activities, 10:00am – 12:00pm 
    • March 16th – March 23rd: Fraser River water testing
    • March 24th – April 1st: Salmon ladder Engineering Lab 
  • Storytime, 1:00pm – 3:00pm 

WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC 

COST: Included in admission to the Discovery Centre. Admission is free for members. Specific costs are listed below:  

  • Family Ticket ($20.00 each) – 2 adults and up to 4 children  
  • Adult Ticket ($8.00) – Adult 19 and older  
  • Senior Ticket ($6.00) – Senior 65 and older  
  • Student Ticket ($6.00) – Student ID required  
  • Child ticket ($5.00) – children aged 3-12  
  • Children 2 and under register for free.  

Caretakers are asked to remain with their children for the duration of their visit. 

Masks are recommended for all program participants. Click HERE to read our Visitor Code of Conduct.