Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society
"Dedicated in perpetuity for its intrinsic and heritage values."
Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest is situated on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people. This area was resided on and passed through by First Peoples including SENĆOŦEN speaking Semiahmoo peoples and people from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking Tsawwassen, Katzie and Kwantlen Nations.
Since time immemorial First Peoples stewarded the land, flora and fauna, using it to nurture generations: as shelter, medicine, for cultural practices and for harvesting.
Sunnyside Acres is designated an Urban Forest, set aside in perpetuity for its intrinsic and heritage values to provide long term, non-consumptive enjoyment and benefits to the general public.” City of Surrey Parks, Recreation, and Culture (1988)
Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park is a 140-hectare park with a natural, second growth forest that is protected in perpetuity for its intrinsic natural values.
It is the only remaining sizable tract of natural second-growth forest in the lower mainland. The forest is open to everyone to visit and enjoy the beautiful trails.