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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in North Vancouver, Canada
Discover the best top things to do in North Vancouver, Canada including Rey Sargent Park, Capilano River Regional Park, Fisherman's Trail, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Panorama Park, Grouse Mountain, Maplewood Farm, Mount Seymour Provincial Park, Cleveland Dam, Lynn Canyon Park.
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1. Rey Sargent Park
2. Capilano River Regional Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By 834davidi - Brisbane, Australia
Another free visit. the park is not far from the Capilano suspension bridge. it is a beautiful place. The forests were beautiful with the leaves just starting to change color A very pleasant stop on the way to Grouse Mountain
3. Fisherman's Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By keithdX7715FN - North Vancouver, Canada
The Trail is very old dirt road. You can access the Trail from the top of Riverside Drive or from the Demonstration Forest. A couple of km. north of the top of Riverside Drive is a new suspension bridge which allows you to get to the west side of the Seymour and if you want to climb the old logging road, you will end up in the Demonstration Forest parking lot. If you stick to Fisherman's Trail it is an in/out hike but if you know the trails you can turn your adventure into different loops. You can follow it for about 8km at which time the trail either climbs up to the pavement in the demonstration forest or you can cross the Seymour again, this time to access the west side and continue up to the Seymour Dam. It is worth checking out a map so you have a good idea of distances and time.
4. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,955 reviews
Only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, allow 2 - 3 hours for your visit to Vancouver's iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge, hanging 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River. The park offers more than just the bridge. Its surrounding 27 acres celebrate nature, history and culture in unique and thrilling ways. No more so than with the newest attraction, CLIFFWALK. Cliffwalk hangs for 213m (700ft) and reaches 91m (300ft) high, hugging the granite cliffside and offering a panoramic view of the thriving rainforest and canyon far below. On Treetops Adventure venture from one magnificent old growth Douglas-fir to another on a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, reaching as high as 110 feet (33m), for a squirrel's eye view of the forest. Guides, signage and interactive exhibits throughout the park help you in your understanding of rainforest ecosystems and their sustainability.
Reviewed By 553steved - St Helens, United Kingdom
This place is so spectacular the suspension bridge is awesome the treetop walk is awesome the grounds are awesome you must do this and finish off on the cliff walk fantastic trip
5. Panorama Park
6. Grouse Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,197 reviews
Just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain attracts locals and tourists alike. During the summer, guests enjoy hiking, Zip Line Adventures, paragliding, sightseeing, lumberjack shows and more. In winter, we have skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sleigh rides among many other activities. Grouse Mountain also features several different dining venues, from café style at Lupins to casual dining at Altitudes and fine dining as a guest at The Observatory. We also have a refuge for endangered wildlife.
Reviewed By rsymonds2266 - England, United Kingdom
Had a wonderful trip to Grouse mountain, the cable car was fabulous and I don’t like heights , the views from the top are amazing and the air is so clean and fresh, the snow was perfect , had a lovely walk in the snow
7. Maplewood Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
This five-acre petting zoo is particularly suitable for families with younger children.
Reviewed By bkirk4747 - Abbotsford, Canada
Lots of animals, lots of stuff for the kids to do. You can pet the chickens and goats see the cows or a donkey.
8. Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
A 30-minute drive from downtown, this wilderness park includes a ski area and numerous hiking trails.
Reviewed By hoijai - Hong Kong, China
Hiking is always my favorite activity in Vancouver. We've done the Deep Cove, Lighthouse, Lynn Valley already so we were looking for another EASY hike. I googled and found Dog Mountain as EASY. While we were hiking, some people were on their way back out ...their shoes were so muddy and dirty... my friend asked.. how come everyone's shoes were so dirty. So apparently, a few days before our hike, there was a big rain; hence, the ground was wet, pushy & muddy.......the trail was definitely not as easy as people say (although we see a lot of people walking easily, with kids too).. this hike involves climbing up and down, walking/hiking with care/attention... on the website, it said 2 hours but it took us 3 hours to complete the whole thing.... I enjoy the hike but it was a tiring one....I will go back!
9. Cleveland Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By Tracypun - Hong Kong, China
Walking towards the dam, you can enjoy the beautiful and peaceful scenery of the reservoir embracing by snow mountains. When you walk through the dam, you can see the waterfall from the dam running to the pond, so spectacular !
10. Lynn Canyon Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,174 reviews
Interesting park with a suspension bridge, trails and waterfalls and an ecology center.
Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada
Lynn Canyon is a beautiful, densely forested, natural park located in North Vancouver. The park has a variety of well-maintained, easy and accessible hiking trails, some waterfalls and gorgeous lush plant life. Lynn Canyon is a peaceful place to go for a hike and enjoy the gorgeous natural environment. The main attraction here is the suspension bridge which crosses a deep gorge. It is a fantastic (and free) alternative to the more expensive and touristy Capilano Suspension Bridge nearby. I was amazed at how tall the trees were in the park and it was cool to see so much moss and vines growing on and hanging from the trees. There were lots of ferns a gorgeous variety of plants. It felt like I was in a rainforest. I spent a morning at Lynn Canyon during my visit in May 2017. The trails were quiet and beautiful as they led through dense and lush foliage with a series of boardwalks and lots of wooden steps along the way for a great leg workout. I visited Twin Falls, a pretty waterfall that could be seen before crossing the suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge, follow the boardwalk to the right and the trail will lead to a better viewpoint of the falls. The 50 metrer high suspension bridge was the highlight of my visit. It stretched across a deep canyon with waterfalls and a powerfully flowing river below. It bounced and swayed as I crossed, which was a little freaky, but still an amazing experience. There were fantastic views and photo opportunities of the scenery while standing in the middle of the bridge. If you arrive early enough in the morning when the park opens, you can get good photos of the bridge with nobody else on it. The 30 foot pool was an interesting place to see, and could be found after crossing the bridge, turning left and walking for about 20 minutes. Along the edge of the rushing river, there were calm pools of water in between the large rocks where you could go swimming. There were beautiful views of this area from the top of the wooden set of steps. Lastly, I visited the Pipe Bridge. The bridge was built over top of a pipe that crossed the canyon. This was located on the edge of the park, after hiking from the 30 foot pool. It was peaceful there and I found amazing views of the canyon and surrounding forest. The hikes in the park were not too difficult, aside from some steps. I arrived to the park using public transport from downtown Vancouver and it took 3 buses to get there, but was easy and straightforward. The best part about the park, is the free entrance and opportunity for anyone to explore the beautiful nature there. There was a visitor's centre and cafe at the entrance to the park as well (with washrooms). Lynn Canyon is a gorgeous natural paradise in a temperate rainforest, with hiking trails and an amazing suspension bridge. This park is worth visiting when in Vancouver and is a wonderful escape from the city life.
