The Hastings Park Conservancy hosts free guided nature walks in the Sanctuary at Hastings Park, nearly every month (except August and December), year-round. This amazing FREE activity is not only a refreshing morning walk around the pond, but is also a great opportunity to learn about the diverse bird species and other creatures that inhabit the Sanctuary at Hastings Park, from experienced biologists and nature enthusiasts who know the park well.
Walk Details
The walks are rain or shine! View the current schedule here. Mark your calendars!
Walk meeting spot: The north-east corner of the Sanctuary (see map below) for a walk that will last about two hours, rain or shine!
Over 120 species of birds have been identified in this peaceful urban wilderness since it was restored ten years ago (Link to PDF of latest Bird List here. Print it and bring it along on your walk!). Learn about birds, plants, trees, flowers, aquatic life and more. We want you to share our amazing eastside secret.
Bring binoculars if you have them, but please leave your dogs at home. There is free parking onsite for visitors to the Sanctuary, or take the bus (see below) to Hastings and Renfrew Streets, and walk in to the meeting spot.
Bus Transportation
- #135 SFU/Burrard, and #14 Hastings buses stop at or near this corner along E. Hastings St, heading either east or west.
- The #16 29th Avenue Stn/Arbutus bus also stops on Renfrew St. at the corner of E. Hastings, heading south, or stops on E. Hastings St. at the corner of Renfrew, heading north.
(Check the Translink website for routes and schedules).
Hastings Park Map with Sanctuary
Regular meeting spot: ( 
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Map courtesy of Y. Hashimoto 2011
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