Non-profit interpretive centre located in #NewWest and dedicated to British Columbia's mighty #FraserRiver. Facebook & Instagram: @thefrdc
New Westminster, BC
Joined June 2013
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Shades of gold, orange, and pink reflect across the Fraser River in these sunset photos. 🌅
#FraserRiver #ExploreBC #Sunset
Even superheroes took a break from saving the world to make a few discoveries! 🔎🎃
Thanks to everyone who joined us this October to explore, investigate, and celebrate Halloween by the river! 👻🦇
#Halloweekend #NewWest #FraserRiver #HalloweenRecap #FamilyFun
A small boat heads up the beautiful Fraser River surrounded by snow-capped mountains in the western region of British Columbia.
#FraserRiver #BCNature
From invasive grass to handmade paper! 🌿
Join us on Nov 7, from 10:30am–1pm, at the FRDC to turn reed canary grass into your own sheets of botanical paper. Make pulp from scratch, learn basic papermaking techniques, and try making mini seed paper sheets with yarrow seeds!
This workshop is for ages 16+. Pre-registration is required: fraserriverdiscovery.org/adu…
#Papermaking #HandmadePaper #NewWest #MetroVancouver #CreativeWorkshops
Take a closer look at the lichens growing around you! 🌿
Join us for River Basin Days: Likin’ Lichen on Nov 14, 2–3pm, at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley.
Explore through games and close-up investigation to discover what lichens can tell us about ecosystem health.
Owl pellets, mysterious sounds, and nature’s unusual adaptations … 🦇
Investigate them for yourself at Halloweekend: Strange Things on the Fraser!
Explore hands-on activities and uncover the science behind the strange with the whole family.
Join us at the FRDC on Oct 31 from 10am–4pm. Included with admission!
Learn more: fraserriverdiscovery.org/sup…
#Halloweekend #NewWest #FraserRiver #FamilyFun #HalloweenActivities
Each fall, returning salmon draw bald eagles to rivers throughout the Fraser watershed. As eagles carry salmon remains onto land, they help transfer ocean nutrients to the surrounding soil, supporting plants and trees.
#BaldEagle #FraserWatershed #BCWildlife #SalmonRun
Looking back at RiverFest 2026 this September! 💙
We’re grateful to the volunteers, performers, exhibitors, and sponsors who helped bring the weekend together. Here are a few moments from this year’s festival!
#RiverFest2026 #FraserRiver #NewWest
The FRDCS gratefully acknowledges the support of all our sponsors: @PortVancouver @BC_Maritime, @GlobalBC, @new_westminster, @LedcorGroup, @tourismnewwest, New Westminster Legion, @artsnewwest
Join us for our Papermaking with Invasive Grass Workshop led by Joshua Ralph to turn freshly harvested reed canary grass into handmade botanical paper, with the option to make mini seed paper sheets using yarrow seeds!
Learn something new at the FRDC on Nov 7, from 10:30am to 1pm. For ages 16+. Register here: fraserriverdiscovery.org/adu…
#AdultWorkshop #NewWest #Papermaking
Some featured items in the Fraser River Hall of Fame Silent Auction include:
🍽️ Dining vouchers @toptablegroup
🍷 Directors’ favourite wines
🎨 Gift pack @ampersandinc
🍦 Ice cream & theatre @rainorshineYVR @TheCultch
…and more!
Auction closes Oct 20!
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Thank you to our Hall of Fame sponsors!
Presenting: Sunoco LP
Dinner: DP World
Venue: Council of Marine Carriers
Sparkling Reception: Redden Rope and Forrest Marine
Cocktail: Point Home Marine