Maplewood Farm
405 Seymour River Place
North Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 929-5610 Fax: (604) 929-9341
wellmand@dnv.org
http://www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca/

Location:
Conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Visit the website for various directions from different locations.

General Information:
Officially opened to the public in 1975, and now home to over 200 domestic animals and birds, Maplewood Farm strives to provide a unique experience, incorporating enjoyment, education and a recollection of the rural heritage of this pastoral 5 acre setting. The last remaining farm on Vancouver's North Shore.

Age Group:
All ages, especially children who love animals!

Babies: This is not an activity designed for infants, however they'll enjoy seeing the animals if they come here with older siblings or friends.

Toddlers: Toddlers will enjoy walking through the pens and petting animals, checking out the barnyard animals and learning a bit about how these animals live. You can compare the animals to some of those that appear in books your kid are familiar with.

Older children: Older kids will also enjoy the up close and personal with the animals.

Hours of Operation:
Open from 10am to 4pm
They are even open on all statutory holidays except Christmas day.
September 12, 2006 through April 1, 2007 we are open Tuesday through Sunday.
*April 1 until the second weekend in September they are open 7 days a week.

Cost: (Currently)
Children: (18 months and under) Free
Children: (19 months – 16 yrs) $2.85
Adult: (17 yrs – 55 yrs) $4.90
Seniors: (over 55 yrs) $$2.85
Family membership Annually $85.00 valid for a full year from that point for the immediate family members, all grandparents and/or a nanny.

Special Event pricing
Children: (18 months and under) Free
Children: (19 months – 16 yrs) $5.00
Adult: (17 yrs – 55 yrs) $6.00
Seniors: (over 55 yrs) $5.00
Family Rate (2 adults & 2 kids) $21.00

*Includes GST
*Note that hours and admission prices are subject to change without notice.
*Free Parking
*Pay as You Go Pony rides are available 7 days a week during July and August $5.00 a ride on a weather dependent basis.

What is there to Do and See?
This working farm offers children and adults an opportunity to meet and interact with all the animals you would encounter on any rural farm -- from the large residents (Belgian Draft Horses) to the smallest baby chick. Stroll around the farm at your own pace - you could easily see it all in 30 minutes; or, take your time and spend a little longer with the animals you and your children like best. The goat and rabbit pen is always a big hit as it allows for petting. Along with the corrals, the barns and the hutches, there is also a stream (with a bridge), a duck pond and an exotic aviary. Also visit the daily cow milking at 1:15pm.

There's even a playground with swings, slides and climbing structures at the end of the parking lot.

Areas you can visit:
Donkey Barn, Pig Pen, Aviary, Pony Barns, Picnic Shelter, Display House, Greenhouse, Poultry Barn, Rabbitat Visiting Area & Peacock Palace, Livestock Barn, Barnyard, Cement Duck Pond Visiting Area, Angora Goat Annex Visiting Area and Goathill Visiting Area

Special Events * Rain or shine!
In addition to the regular features, farm visitors can enjoy pony rides and food services on these specific days.

Maplewood farm now only hold one special event currently:
26th Annual Sheep Fair – May * last Sunday of May)

Tips:

1. Obey feeding signs – No popcorn or bread allowed

2. No pets allowed accept guide dogs.

3. Please wash your hands thoroughly after touching any animal or surface and before eating. There is a sink available to wash hands.

4. If it rains wear boots, farm is still open some facilities are indoors and they may have some umbrellas they can lend you.

5. The Farm has free parking but on busy days it can fill up quickly. Additional street parking is available just follow signage and don't block driveways. More parking is now available on Old Dollarton Road.

6. For all the Special Events, free parking is available on the playing field located behind the Lion's Gate Christian Academy across the street from the Farm. Access is via a narrow lane off of Seymour River Place just north of the school buildings.

7. You can purchase snacks for some animals, or bring your own vegetables for the rabbits. Carrots and lettuce are always enjoyed.

8. It's a good idea to wear galoshes into the goat pen!

9. No food available (for bipeds, anyway!). However, there are hot and cold beverages.

10. Signs abound warning that all animals can bite. And despite how friendly the animals may seem, this is true. So keep little hands away from the animals' mouths.

11. Bring a stroller for younger kids. The farm is easy to navigate with gravel paths throughout.

12. Stick around for the cow milking. It's lots of fun and very informative.