Nearby Cities: North Vancouver Attractions

3735 Capilano Road
(604) 985-7474
The Capilano Suspension Bridge offers a piece of Western Canadian history as well as an exciting adventure for people of all ages. The bridge was originally erected by pioneering Scotsman George Grant Mackay in 1889. The 450 foot long bridge is made of steel cable and cedar planks and rises 230 feet above the Capilano River. The Nature Park is a tranquil retreat located on the west side of the suspension bridge. The old growth forest hides many trails and by following one of these trails, you'll discover a 200 foot waterfall which flows from mountain-fed trout ponds to the Capilano River below. Visitors are greeted by the sight of colorful totem poles which were first put up in the park in the 1930s. The Capilano Trading Post, which has been open since 1911, offers native art, hand-crafted leathers, classic apparel and unique Canadian-made art and gifts.

Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way
(604) 980-9311
This ski hill overlooks North Vancouver and downtown Vancouver. In the winter, there are 22 runs from beginner to expert, complete with night skiing, serviced by four chair lifts. In the summer time, Grouse is host to the "Theatre In The Sky," helicopter tours, and a Skyride to the Peak of Grouse.

Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park Road
(604) 981-3103
This 617 acre park has been open since 1912 and features its own suspension bridge, 20 stories above Lynn Creek. The forest of douglas fir, western red cedar and western hemlock has been protected from logging, but early activity in the 1800s is evidenced by tree stumps. Some of the trees were up to 11 metres in circumference. There are a number of hiking trails through the thick forests with different degrees of length and challenge. Check out the photos of the early days of Lynn Canyon in the Ecology Centre, open 10 am-5 pm daily.

Mount Seymour Provincial Park
1700 Mount Seymour Road
(604) 986-2261
This provincial park on the eastern edge of North Vancouver rises high above the city. The park is mostly used for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. You can drive to an elevation of 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) for a choice of two scenic viewpoints: one overlooking Indian Arm (to the east) with an occasional view of Washington State's Mount Baker (on clear days), the second with a westward vista of downtown and the Islands.

Park and Tilford Gardens
440-333 Brooksbank Ave.
(604) 984-8200
Park and Tilford Gardens consists of eight theme gardens. Created in 1968 by a privately-owned distillery and given to North Vancouver as a gift, the gardens are now funded by the Park and Tilford Shopping Centre merchants. There's a display garden, native garden, oriental garden, white garden, rock pool, rose garden, herb garden and colonade garden. Each is fascinating in its own way. The gardens are open daily from 9:30 a.m. until dusk and there is no admission.

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