Snow News

November 27, 2006 - The snowfall has caused some power outages and closures in the Vancouver Park Board system. Read below for an update.

• Street Trees: Please phone in reports of downed branches or trees to 604-257-8600.
• Stanley Park: The seawall has been plowed and is open. Due to heavy snowfall on trees, people are advised to stay off interior park trails.
• VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, is closed. Room rental events are still scheduled. Ph. 604-257-8666.
• Dunbar Community Centre & Fitness Centre, 4747 Dunbar Street: Closed due to power outage. Ph. 604-222-6060.
• Bloedel Floral Conservatory, located atop Queen Elizabeth Park, is closed today. Ph. 604-257-8556.

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For more information contact Terri Clark, Communications Coordinator, at 604-257-8438
www.vancouverparks.ca

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.