Barnston Island sits in the Fraser River along the Surrey section of the river.
Barnston's a small island, (only about 2-3 square miles) and you get to it by taking a 5 minute ferry ride across Parson's Channel to the island.
The ferry ride is free. Actually, it's not much of a ferry but rather a tug with a small barge tied along side of it.
The ferry ride makes this activity a bit of an adventure for small children.
Barnston Island is flat with not much on there but farms. A road circumvents the island, and takes about an hour by bike.
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The island features a free ferry to shuttle you back and forth between the "mainland". The island also offers a quiet and relaxing bicycle ride away from the city.
The park is open for picnicking and offers beautiful views and access to the Fraser River.
The ferry ride across the river is a great adventure for small children.
Barnston Island
The Barnston Island Ferry
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Farms and agricultural land mostly compose the island