【手记141】Burnaby Lake打卡
今天真是把腿走废了，累得不想动。
起初是参加一个欧洲文化节，出来以后发现附近还有一个Burnaby lake.于是我跟老公一起去公园散步。
早就听说本拿比有这个公园了，只知道它非常大，但从来没有去走过。我们从公园的尾部进入，首先映入眼帘的是大片的绿色运动场，还有一片草地在试飞无人机。看见天上飞的无人机体积非常小，谁知离近看，原来很大，有半个人高。
穿过运动场就进入徒步路段了，这个公园太原始了，没有怎么开发。徒步路段的路面都是石头子的，连个水泥地面都没有。走起来非常费力、费鞋，感觉走一趟能把鞋底磨穿。而且徒步走这个公园一定要做好攻略，该准备的东西必须准备好，因为这个徒步路段是封闭的，只有开始和结束的地方有岀口，其它的出口都是假的，出不去的，只能去到骑单车的路径。今天我走了一段路之后，觉得很累，想从分叉路口走到马路上坐车回家，谁知来到马路边儿，这是一条高速公路，行人无法走上去，不通的。在高速路底下，是石头子儿铺的单车路径，路边都是高压电线，也没有树木遮头，晒得要命。走了几个分叉路口都无法走出去，最多走到单车道而已，顺着单车道还是要往前走。所以在这里徒步就要有计划，要不就是从头走到尾，要不就是走一段路后就及时掉头回去，不然卡在半中间，走也不是，退也不是，再要上厕所的话，不知该咋办？就这样，我们从公园的尾部一直走到公园的头部，环湖半圈，徒步走了大约6公里，用时一个半小时，差点坚持不住了。整个过程太累了，中途没有厕所，没有凳子，没有喝水的地方。只是在最中间的观景台，有一个且只有一把长椅。虽说是周末，一路走下来，见到的人并不多，就十来个吧，骑单车的也有十来个，某些步行路段还有好多马粪。我老公说，来加拿大这么多年，从来没见过这么原始的公园儿，比起本拿比的其它公园：Central park、Deer lake，这里真是差远了，就是一个“大”。一路走来，风景也看不到什么，都被两边的树木遮住了，唯一一个观景台也没什么看的。整个路段有一个租游艇的和付费骑马的，其它什么都没有了。最后走到正门出口的时候，有一座桥和小溪，流水潺潺，我们幸运地看到了苍鹭，它直挺挺地站在那里，一动不动，静等猎物上钩。直到这时候，我才有机会用手机拍了几张图片，太难得了。
从公园正门出来就是巴士站，坐到二十二街天车处，再换乘天车回家。
Burnaby Lake Park offers a unique hiking experience quite different from more developed urban parks. When planning a visit, I found it essential to come well-prepared due to the park's mostly undeveloped trails, which are rocky and can be tough on your footwear. From personal experience, wearing sturdy hiking shoes is a must, as the gravel paths can quickly wear out less durable soles. One key insight is the importance of planning your route carefully. The hiking trail forms a loop around the lake, but there are limited access points, and some exits lead only to bicycle paths or dead ends near busy highways. If you don’t complete the full loop, you might find yourself stuck or forced to backtrack, which can be frustrating and physically demanding. Despite the challenges, the park rewards those who traverse its paths with peaceful natural scenery. Although much of the lake is obscured by trees, the serene sound of flowing water near small streams and the occasional glimpses of wildlife, like the graceful herons standing silently by the water, create memorable moments. Another practical tip is to bring your own water and snacks, as there are no refreshment facilities or public restrooms along the trail. The limited seating means frequent rest stops are hard to come by, so pacing yourself and taking breaks is important. Unlike more manicured parks in the Burnaby area such as Central Park or Deer Lake, Burnaby Lake Park feels like a step into a wilder side of nature. While it lacks extensive amenities, it offers an authentic outdoor adventure for those prepared to face its natural terrain. For public transit users, the convenience of a bus stop at the main entrance makes accessing the park easier, connecting to the SkyTrain at 22nd Street. This adds to the park’s appeal as a day-trip destination for anyone looking to escape into nature without needing a car. In summary, Burnaby Lake Park is ideal for visitors who appreciate a more natural, less developed environment and are willing to plan ahead to tackle its hiking trails. It’s a place to disconnect, enjoy the quiet of the forest, and possibly capture some rare wildlife photos, just like seeing the heron patiently fishing by the stream.