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Swim at the Lynn Canyon Swimming Hole
North Vancouver, British Columbia
4.5
0.6 mi
/ 50 ft gain
From the last field at inter city park, continue walking down the road to the Lynn Canyon trail. Follow the trail up the wooden boardwalks and to the first open area on the trail. When you can see the creek to your left, head down to the creek. To get to this particular swimming hole, you will have to walk up the creek on the right side about 100 metres, then cross and continue walking up ~100 ...
Explore the Capilano Suspension Bridge
North Vancouver, British Columbia
3.7
This is a great place to visit to get a feeling for the outdoors of Canada. The bridge is a little scary when a lot of people are walking across, but it is well worth the look.Measuring 140 m (460 ft) long, the bridge crosses over the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and sits 70 m (230 ft) above the river.
Explore the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
North Vancouver, British Columbia
4.4
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge spans Lynn Canyon and is located near the popular Lynn Headwaters Park. To get there, exit the Trans Canada Highway onto Lynn Valley Road. Shortly after passing through the centre of the Lynn Valley community, turn right onto Peters Rd. This road will turn into "Park Rd." and parking will appear almost immediately. The actual bridge is very close to the parking...
Hike the Lynn Canyon Loop
North Vancouver, British Columbia
4.3
4 mi
The Lynn Canyon Loop is a 5km trail that takes you up through the dense forest before looping back along the rushing water of the river.There are several trail systems throughout Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, that cater to every ability. Depending on what you're looking for, Lynn Canyon can provide a leisurely 1km stroll the whole family can enjoy or a 10km trail run for you and your dog.The b...
Photograph the Lions Gate Bridge
Vancouver, British Columbia
3.8
Park at the parking lot at Prospect point in Stanley Park to begin your photography adventure. The first photo opp is from the walkway on the Lions Gate, at about the middle of the bridge and looking to the left towards the Seawall. This is the perfect sunset spot.Once it gets dark, head to the bottom of the bridge to take some shots of the bridge lights. If you head there after it rains, you w...
Hike Rice Lake
North Vancouver, British Columbia
3.5
Walk down Rice Lake Road, cross the bridge, and follow the pathway towards the park ranger buildings. Past the buildings you will find a gravel path going into the trees, which will take you towards a fence beside the trail. Continue on the path towards the lake, while the trees and moss along the way provide natural eye candy and fresh air.When you arrive at the lake, enjoy walking around the ...
Run the Stanley Park Seawall
Vancouver, British Columbia
4.7
7.5 mi
Start at either end of Stanley Park, running directly along the pacific ocean on the seawall path. I prefer to run from Coal Harbour to south towards English Bay - a better view, and you can stop at sunset beach for a post-run drink!
Bike the Seymour Valley Trailway & Old Growth Trail
North Vancouver, British Columbia
12.4 mi
/ 328.1 ft gain
Head over to the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and hop on your two-wheeler to enjoy this stunning 20k ride.
Your ride will begin at the trailhead, where hikers walk off to rice lake. Stay off to the right, where there is an obvious bike path (2 paved lanes). This trail will take you ~11kms up to the Seymour Dam, which is otherwise inaccessible. The views at the dam are there, but interrup...
Hike to Norvan Falls
North Vancouver, British Columbia
4.3
8.7 mi
The trail starts in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park.
This is a fantastic day hike that give you just enough of a challenge but isn't too long. It's about 14km to the norvan waterfalls and back ( 7km each way) and it totally work the walk. There is very minimal gain on this hike.
The first bit of the trail is along the lower Lynn Loop which is a wide gravel road. Make sure to look for the old reli...
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