Summer has arrived at Paradise Meadows, and the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre has opened for the season.
The Centre is located at the Paradise Meadows trailhead in Strathcona Park, adjacent to Mt. Washington Resort’s Raven Lodge. Volunteers staff the Centre every day for visitor and trail information.
The Centre is operated by the Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI), a non-profit Society, which has organized a full schedule of summer programs. SWI also operates the Information Hut at Parks Headquarters at Buttle Lake.
Summer programs at Paradise Meadows started with an easy hike on Saturday July 6.
The next hike will be a Nature & History Hike on Saturday. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Wilderness Centre for a six-hour hike to Croteau Lake.
On Sunday, July 14 at 1 pm join Allen Wells for an Introduction to Geocaching. All are welcome on this talk & walk around Paradise Meadows & beyond. Pre-register with the Coordinator at coordinator@strathconapark.org or 250-650-4304.
SWI nature walks & hikes continue through the summer – for the full schedule visit the website at www.strathconapark.org
For all activities: dress for the weather, wear proper footwear, bring lunch or snacks, water, bug spray and sun protection. No pets please on SWI nature walks & hikes unless otherwise noted. SWI programs are free, although a donation of $5 –10 is appreciated to help with the Institute’s ongoing activities. All programs start at the Wilderness Centre at Paradise Meadows.
