Fraser River Park - Steveston
For the last day of the Vancouver Tour, members head south
to the Richmond Delta and Fraser River Park.
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The delta area is very flat farming land surrounded by dikes
on three sides to protect it from the ocean tides.
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When Hong Kong was turned back to China 20 years ago
many residents migrated to Vancouver and settled in Richmond.
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Thus the delta has a distinctive Asian Culture along
with many quaint ocean side eateries.
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The mouth of the Fraser River splits around the delta with largest
ocean liners and freight ships entering the southern branch.
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From here vessels continue upstream to inland ports
like Port Mann and Port Coquitlam to load and unload cargo.
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Along with the fishing industry and Asian Culture, the Richmond delta
is noted for scenic sanctuaries like the George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary.
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Cycling the delta is a wonderful way to finish
a touring weekend in Vancouver, BC.
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