George Hicks Regional Park
Park
About
George Hicks Regional Park is a perfect spot for outdoor activities, located by Swift Creek. It's particularly popular from late July to mid-August when visitors can witness the chinook salmon spawning. The park features a short trail leading to a lookout platform designed for observing this natural phenomenon without disturbing the fish. Additionally, it offers easy walking trails, clean picnic areas, and informative signage about wild salmon life.Why you should go
- Observe chinook salmon spawning between late July and mid-August
- Enjoy well-marked trails with stunning mountain views
- Learn about wild salmon life cycles through informative signage
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Great wetland nature sanctuary, trails are good and well marked. Mountain views that surround you are stunning.
Easy to get to good view point if you don't want to hike anywhere. They've built a nice viewing area to see the salmon without disturbing them. It's not my favorite place as I like hiking out more but good for older people and those who don't want to walk much.
As an explorer, here's my spin... Great place for a visit and rest area to check out the Salmon spawning grounds.
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+1 250-960-4400Hours
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SaSaturday: 7AM–10PM
BC-5, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0, Canada
Wednesday: 7AM–10PM
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People typically spend 30 min here
Know before you go
- Visit between late July and mid-August to witness chinook salmon spawning
- Take advantage of the short trail leading to a look-out platform designed for observing salmon
- Enjoy picnicking at the park while learning about conservation efforts for wild salmon breeding
- Consider visiting during August when you can watch salmons from the boardwalk or bridge
Reviews
George Hicks Regional Park offers a mix of experiences for visitors. While some appreciate the convenience of the viewing area without extensive hiking, others enjoy the well-marked trails and stunning mountain views. The park is praised for its wetland nature sanctuary and informative signage about salmon life cycles. Visitors find it to be a clean and pleasant place for picnics, with opportunities to cool off in the creek on hot days. Many recommend visiting during August when salmon spawning can be observed from the boardwalk or bridge.Review score
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Great wetland nature sanctuary, trails are good and well marked. Mountain views that surround you are stunning.
Easy to get to good view point if you don't want to hike anywhere. They've built a nice viewing area to see the salmon without disturbing them. It's not my favorite place as I like hiking out more but good for older people and those who don't want to walk much.
As an explorer, here's my spin... Great place for a visit and rest area to check out the Salmon spawning grounds.
Well, Valemont is a nice little town. I saw my first salomon there. There is a bakery and some nice Restaurants and a very helpful Visitor Center.
So make a stop there and relax ...
Stop by everyday. The park is clean and great place to have a picnic. The trails are an easy walk. And the creek is cool and pleasant to stand in on a hot day! Signage provides a good understanding of the life of a wild salmon.
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Phone
+1 250-960-4400Hours
SuSunday: 7AM–10PM
MoMonday: 7AM–10PM
TuTuesday: 7AM–10PM
WeWednesday: 7AM–10PM
ThThursday: 7AM–10PM
FrFriday: 7AM–10PM
SaSaturday: 7AM–10PM
BC-5, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0, Canada
Wednesday: 7AM–10PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: 7AM–10PM
MoMonday: 7AM–10PM
TuTuesday: 7AM–10PM
WeWednesday: 7AM–10PM
ThThursday: 7AM–10PM
FrFriday: 7AM–10PM
SaSaturday: 7AM–10PM
People typically spend 30 min here