Maplewood Farm Tour & Visit

When:

Wed, Sept 18th @ 10:00am

*please check in with Sophie outside promptly at 10am. Tour will begin at 10:15am

You're free to explore and stay as long as you'd like after the tour is finished

Where:

Maplewood Farms, North Vancouver

Kids 18mos and younger do not need a ticket

What:

Join us for a morning with the animals at Maplewood Farm in North Vancouver. Maplewood Farm opened in 1975 and has become a well loved and visited attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore. Operated by the District of North Vancouver, Parks Department, Maplewood Farm offers a fun and educational experience for everyone.

This facility enables children to see where their dairy and egg products come from first-hand. Rabbitat: A highlight of the tour, Rabbitat is where kids can interact with our Rabbits and our Guinea Pigs. Rabbitat is sheltered, and a great place to visit on rainy days. Rabbits can be fed fresh fruit and vegetables that visitors must bring. We suggest dark green vegetables such as kale, spinach, and parsley.

Note: Feeding: The only animals the public can feed are our rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds. Birds include any feathered creature (chickens, ducks, geese, etc.). Birdseed is available for $3.00 per bag at the Visitor Centre (while supplies lasts). Another popular visiting area, Goathill, is where folks can interact with our pygmy goats and goat kids.

From the farm:

Here is all the info from the farm:

•             Upon arrival, children and leaders will be asked to line up for a farm orientation

•             Please remind children not to pick up, chase, or yell at any animals on the Farm, as this will not be tolerated. No running, climbing, or wading.

•             Rabbits can be fed fresh fruit and vegetables that visitors must bring. We suggest dark green vegetables such as kale, spinach, and parsley.

•             Goathill: visiting area where folks can interact with our pygmy goats and goat kids. Goats are not to be fed.

•             Picnic Shelter: For no extra charge, a 1500sqft covered eating area is the perfect place to break for a snack or lunch and is furnished with lots of picnic tables. Backpacks can be left there while visiting the rest of the farm. Just make sure they are secured from crows and squirrels.

•             Wash-up Facilities: We strongly recommend washing hands after handling any animals or surfaces, and before eating or drinking.

•             Other: Instruct children to stay with the group so they don’t get lost. Please instruct children to report to the Visitor Centre if they are lost or separated from the group. Teachers and supervisors are expected to remain with their students at all times —please have a safe visit.

•             Parking: The parking lot is small, free, and frequently congested. Additional parking is available on Seymour River Place and Old Dollarton Road.