Maplewood Farm

General information

Maplewood is a municipal park/farm operated by the Parks Department of the District of North Vancouver; located on 2.5 beautiful pastoral ha, mins from Mount Seymour & downtown Vancouver. Specializing in the display and care of domestic farm animals & birds, the Farm offers three areas where guests can go inside & visit with the animals: Rabbitat where the bunnies reside; Goathill where the goat kids & their moms play; & the Duck Yard where the ducks & geese hang out. A milking demonstration is conducted daily at 1:15 pm featuring the Jersey cow, Lima. Pony rides are available seasonally. Follow us on Twitter! @maplewood_farm

Adult (17 to 54 years) $7.95
Child (19 months to 16 years) $4.80
Senior (55 years and up) $4.80
Baby (18 months and under) FREE

Yearly family membership:
New memberships $133.55
Renewals $113.52

DIRECTIONS TO THE FARM – Conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
(1) If you are travelling from Vancouver, cross the Iron Workers Memorial-Second Narrows Bridge, take the first exit #23B-called “Dollarton”. At the second set of lights, turn left onto Old Dollarton Road. At the next intersection, turn left again onto Seymour River Place, that is our street, the farm is about one and a half blocks down on the left hand side, big sign out front, parking is free in our lot and on the street. Please do not block neighbouring driveways. If you are travelling east on Highway 1 from Horseshoe Bay take the last exit before the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge exit #23A called Main Street. At the first traffic light turn left onto Main Street. This will take you underneath the bridge. At the third set of lights turn left onto Old Dollarton Road, At the first intersection turn left again onto Seymour River Place. Farm is one and a half blocks on the left hand side, big sign out front.

WHAT IF IT RAINS?

We all know it seldom rains in North Vancouver. When it does Maplewood is open and Fun. We have umbrellas to lend and the pathways drain fairly well (wear boots anyway) and there is always the Greenhouse, Rabbitat, Livestock Barn and Picnic Shelter to hide out in. When it rains, the Goats can be found in Hill Paddock out behind the barn under a shed roof. Don’t forget, it’s dry inside the Gift Shop, too!
Come on in and enjoy farming in the rain!

PARKING AT THE FARM – IT’S FREE – NO CHARGE – COSTS NOTHING TO PARK

TAKING THE BUS

From Downtown take the 210 Upper Lynn Valley to Phibbs exchange and transfer to the C-15 shuttle, 212 or 211 bus. From the Seabus take the 239 Cap College to Phibbs exchange and transfer to the C-15 Shuttle, 212 or 211 bus.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ABOUT MAPLEWOOD FARM

The Farm offers a unique field trip opportunity for all sorts of people who love animals and want to learn more about them. Thousands of people from Pre-Schools, Day Care Centres and Elementary Schools have found a trip to Maplewood Farm to be both fun and rewarding. Remember though that the Farm is also a working farm, complete with the miracle of new life and the potential hazards of large animals and working equipment.

In order to maintain the good health of you and your children, it is most important to be washing hands with soap and water frequently. The Farm provides excellent hand washing facilities. Monitor child behaviour and be sure hands are kept away from their faces and mouths.

IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!

The perfect spot to have a birthday party. For the price of admission you have the run of the farm and use of the picnic tables on a first come first serve basis. Guests may pay individually or for a $100.00 deposit we will keep a roster of all your guests for payment as you leave. There is a 1500 square foot gazebo which contains approximately half of the picnic tables under cover. You may bring any size gas Bar-B-Q – charcoal briquettes not allowed. Also, there are no electrical outlets or refrigeration available. You can bring your own food or have it delivered. Remember, whatever you bring must be in strong containers or the crows and squirrels will have a feast.

Normal admissions apply Adult $7.95, Child/Senior $4.80, 18 months and under are free. Tax is included in these prices. Payment may be cash, cheque, debit, Visa or MasterCard, American Express or Farm membership.

Please let us know you are coming even if you are not booking a pony ride for a birthday party held at the Farm.