Special thanks to Mossy Moss for allowing us to adopt these caches. We are wonderfully lucky to be able to take this series over!
This cache (like all the ones in the series) shows off some of the amazing wildlife you might see at this amazing lake. There are four other regular caches in this series.
Nestled in between HWY 1 and Lougheed HWY, Burnaby Lake is a truly urban park. Despite this, there are many amazing animals and plants that call this park home.
This cache shows off the handi-work of one of the lakes more prominent residents, Castor canadensis, also known as the American Beaver. During the day these creatures are fast asleep inside their homes. However, if you are paddling on the lake in the evening, you can frequently see them swimming around. The park is closed at dusk, so make sure you leave enough time to make it back to shore before it gets too late.
Even if you don't see them, you might hear them as they loudly slap their tails on the water to warn others that you are near. During the day, even if all the residents are asleep, their houses are obviously seen as you paddle towards this cache. Despite what many think, these creatures are herbivores (vegetarians) and only feed on plants, not fish or frogs or any other meat. Look across the lake from this cache and you can see a beaver lodge! If you are quiet and here at the right time of day you might even see some beavers swimming around.
To reach this cache you require some sort of vessel. Kayaks or canoes would work best. In summer the lake becomes covered with water lilies which might make paddling difficult. In August the water level gets very low and it will be hard to launch from Piper Spit. Paddle very carefully to avoiding getting stuck.
In the center of the lake is a rowing course. It isn't usually busy, but if there are rowers on the lake please take care to stay out of the rowing lanes.
This cache is a small water bottle. It is tied very carefully to prevent it from falling in the water, please do not untie it.
Other caches in the series:
GC2XQVC: Neovison vison
GC2XQRB: Haliaeetus leucocephalus
GC2xQW7: Cyprinus carpio
GC2XQM: Ardea herodias
For cachers who found the original Unknown "Castor canadensis" cache, this is the same cache. This original cache was difficult to access, so it was moved to a more accessible location. In it's new location it was too close to the rest in the series to leave as an unknown cache. In order to change the cache type, this cache has been re-listed. The log book from the original is located in this container, but feel free for FTF to sign as FTF in its new location