Here are some of my many favourite places to explore in North Vancouver.
The Trans-Canada Highway goes through it and the SeaBus ferry and many bus options make North Vancouver easy to get to.
Enjoy!
Lynn Canyon
If you do nothing more than walk across the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge and come back, the trip is worthwhile.
There are many short walks you can do including:
- Across the Suspension Bridge, South to Twin Falls, then back to the Suspension Bridge. Great if you only have an hour.
- Across the Suspension Bridge and North to 30 Foot Pool and back. You can see locals jump from the cliffs on warm days.
- Across the Suspension Bridge and North to Rice Lake and Lynn Headwaters.
Stick to the trails and read the precautions for visitors at the entrance to the park.
Lonsdale Quay and Lower Lonsdale
The SeaBus from Vancouver goes to Lonsdale Quay.
The Lonsdale Quay Market has a great range of shops and food markets.
Grouse Mountain
Vancouver is one of those rare places where it is possible to walk or cycle, go sailing, and go skiing all in the same day in the winter months.
Grouse Mountain also offers spectacular views, hiking trails, restaurants, bars, and a Grizzly Bear Habitat most of the year.
You can even try the infamous Grouse Grind and reward yourself with a beer at the top!
Seymour Mountain also provides skiing and summer adventures.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Being from Lynn Valley, I have bias toward Lynn Canyon. That said, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is also stunning there are many superb attractions in the park including a tree walk, canyon lookout, native art, historical displays, and more.
The Capilano River is an important river for salmon.
There are paths at the mouth of the river where it flows into Burrard Inlet and you can also visit Cleveland Dam upstream.
Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard is a park that runs around 10 blocks in central North Vancouver with walking paths, cycle paths, trees, and flower plantings.
There is a fun coffee bar, bagels, The British Butcher and more at the south end.
Deep Cove
At the Eastern end of the Dollarton Highway (not really a highway) in North Vancouver sits scenic Deep Cove.
Attractions include:
- Beautify shoreline.
- Kayak and canoe rentals to explore Indian Arm by water.
- Shops and restaurants, including world-famous Honey’s Donuts and Goodies!
More Awaits
There are many more places to explore in North Vancouver.
Enjoy!