Squamish Discovery Eco-tour
2 h
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Stop At: Squamish Estuary, Squamish, British Columbia Canada
Estuaries occur where coastal rivers enter the sea, creating a mix of fresh and saltwater habitats. These habitats change with each tide. During flood tide, ocean water pulses into the estuary and up the lower reaches of the river. At ebb, fresh water pours into the estuary basin, pushing a wedge of lighter fresh water and riverborne sediments into the estuary.
Why is an estuary important?
Protected inner waters of estuaries, laden with sediment, form the richest of coastal environments. Their productivity far exceeds that of either the finest agricultural land or the open ocean.
80% of the Fraser Estuary has been lost, altered/developed. 50% of the Squamish estuary has been lost, altered/developed. Estuaries are a scarce resource, less than 3% of BC's coastline.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mamquam Spawning Channels, 1940 Centennial Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0H3, Canada
Salmon spawning habitat
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Squamish Estuary, Squamish, British Columbia Canada
Estuaries occur where coastal rivers enter the sea, creating a mix of fresh and saltwater habitats. These habitats change with each tide. During flood tide, ocean water pulses into the estuary and up the lower reaches of the river. At ebb, fresh water pours into the estuary basin, pushing a wedge of lighter fresh water and riverborne sediments into the estuary.
Why is an estuary important?
Protected inner waters of estuaries, laden with sediment, form the richest of coastal environments. Their productivity far exceeds that of either the finest agricultural land or the open ocean.
80% of the Fraser Estuary has been lost, altered/developed. 50% of the Squamish estuary has been lost, altered/developed. Estuaries are a scarce resource, less than 3% of BC's coastline.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mamquam Spawning Channels, 1940 Centennial Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0H3, Canada
Salmon spawning habitat
Included
- Use of bicycle
- Helmet
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
Features
Sport
70%
Aquatic
50%
Tourism
50%
Cultural
35%
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