6km
Distance
27m
Gain
2h
Time
About this Trail
A 6 km round-trip waterfront trail along Burrard Inlet from Rocky Point Park to Old Orchard Park, attracting 230,000+ visits annually. Two paths: paved multi-use and gravel with a new 440m boardwalk along Pigeon Cove. Features Indigenous art, historic mill ruins, creek estuaries, and Burnaby Mountain views. Part of the Trans Canada Trail. Free, year-round, family-friendly.
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🔹Walkers
- 🔹Runners
- 🔹Cyclists
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🔹Dog Owners
- 🔹Birdwatchers
- 📷Photographers
The Occasion
- 🔹Morning Walk
- 📅Weekend Outing
- 🔹Nature Exploration
- 📷Photography
- 🏃Exercise
Route Details
Two parallel paths extend from Rocky Point Park pier along Burrard Inlet to Old Orchard Park. One is a paved, accessible multi-use path for cycling and walking. The other is a gravel trail for walking only, closer to the water, including a 440m boardwalk section at Pigeon Cove.
The Route
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Rocky Point Park pier km 0.0
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Rocky Point Park — playground, splash park km 0.2
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Inlet Park area km 1.0
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Pigeon Cove boardwalk — 440m section km 1.5
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Noons Creek bridge km 2.2
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Old Orchard Park km 3.0
turnaround
Along the Way
Dual-path system: paved multi-use + gravel walking trail
440m Pigeon Cove boardwalk (completed September 2025, wheelchair accessible)
Viewing platform with carved house post by səlilwətaɬ and q̓ic̓əy̓ artists
Rocky Point Park: playground, splash park, ice cream shops, breweries
Noons Creek bridge (new construction)
Views of Burrard Inlet and Burnaby Mountain throughout
Important ecosystem: fish, birds, and wildlife habitat
Accessibility & Facilities
One steep section for mobility devices
Paved multi-use path is fully accessible with minimal elevation. New boardwalk is wheelchair accessible with widened sections and reduced-grade entry/exit points. Gravel trail has stairs in some sections. Grade mostly gentle (5% or less) except one steep section (8-12%) at ~3 km northbound.
Location
Getting Here
🚌 Transit
Moody Centre Station (Millennium Line SkyTrain) — approximately 10-minute walk to Rocky Point Park. Bus routes 160 and 180 stop near Rocky Point Park.
🚗 Parking
Free parking at Rocky Point Park, 2800 Murray St. Large paved lot with accessible spaces. Fills quickly on weekends and holidays — arrive early.