Halloweekend: Strange Things on the Fraser

Schedule

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC, Canada, British Columbia V3M 6Z6 | New Westminster, BC

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Something strange is happening along the Fraser River…
Salmon are turning into zombies, animal eyes are glowing in the dark, a plant has started eating insects, and a snake appears to have two heads! Explore some of the strangest animals, plants, and adaptations found along the Fraser River. Use your investigative skills to uncover the science behind these unusual transformations that help Fraser River species find food, avoid predators, and survive changing conditions.
Record your findings, piece together the evidence, and see if you can uncover the mysteries of the Fraser River!
WHAT:
🦇 Explore how bats navigate in the dark.
🦇 Investigate why some animals’ eyes appear to glow in the dark.
🦇 Discover the unusual changes salmon undergo during spawning.
🦇 Examine an owl pellets.
🦇 Complete your field guide to uncover the truth behind the strange transformations happening along the Fraser River.
WHEN: October 24th, 25th, 10:00am - 4:00pm; October 31st, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Facilitated programs:
🦇 Owl CSI: 10:00am – 4:00pm
🦇 Echolocation Investigation: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Learn more: fraserriverdiscovery.org/super-weekend
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Where is it happening?

788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC, Canada, British Columbia V3M 6Z6

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Fraser River Discovery Centre
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