Lower Seymour River

Lower Seymour, (138 steps to Allied Shipyard)

Max Gradient: 11m/km; Length 3.5 km.

Grade: 10 to 20 cms, II: 20 to 35 cms, II+, above 40 cms is in the trees.
See Note re Water Levels at bottom.

Hazards:

• At water flows of 15 cms or more and low tide there is an underwater weir type structure across the entire river between the Dollarton Hwy. Bridge and the Railway Bridge. It creates a significant reversal that grows with water volume. Approach carefully on river right for take-out/portage options.
• Cold water.

Access:

1) Full Run: Start 2288 Riverside Dr. Parking pass required May 1 to Oct 1.
Gate is locked May 15 to Oct 1. (Beaver Club has a key).

2) There are 2 choices for a shuttle:

a) Unload your boats, remove vehicles to take-out and call a taxi,
(604 922-222); ask them to pickyyou up at 103 Riverside Dr. West and take you to 2200 Riverside Drive.

b) Get an annual canoer or fisherman’s access parking pass from the District of North Vancouver at 355 West Queens Road.

3) Alternate 1: Swinburne Ave. (-.75 k) Max gradient: 8m/km)
Alternate 2: Park n Play at km 5.5; Max gradient 4m/km
Alternate 3: Put in behind Maplewood farm.

See: Lower Seymour.kmz