Top Things to do in North Vancouver
What to do and see in North Vancouver, Canada: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in North Vancouver, Canada including Deep Cove Kayak, Capilano River Regional Park, Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, Maplewood Farm, Takaya Tours, Mount Seymour Provincial Park, Cleveland Dam, Lynn Canyon Park, Deep Cove, The Grouse Grind.
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1. Deep Cove Kayak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 279 reviews
Deep Cove Kayak Centre is Vancouver’s premier paddling location. With one of the largest fleets in Canada, we offer rentals of high quality single and double ocean kayaks, stand up paddleboards (SUP), and surf skis that will suit a wide range of paddling styles and experience levels. Our highly acclaimed kayak school offers a wide range of lessons and tours. We are also happy to arrange private group bookings for your family outing, office event or school group. With an emphasis on safety, our rentals, lessons and tours provide you with all the gear that you will need for a great day on the water.
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. Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Located in Lynn Canyon Park, this center has exhibits on local flora and fauna.
Reviewed By NorthVanClaire
Visited with my 11 y.o. son on a spur of the moment outing; rode our bikes there so easily found "parking" on a busy day right next to the entrance. They had a special visit from a reptile sanctuary which was the purpose of visiting however my son really enjoyed the ongoing exhibits as much as the guests. Thoroughly enjoyed our time spent there.
4. 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.
5. Takaya Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Takaya Tours offers interpretive canoe and kayak tours in Burrard Inlet that highlight the First Nation culture of the area. Operating from bases in Cates Park (Whey-Ah-Wichen) in North Vancouver and (Tum-tay-wheutan) in Belcarra Regional Park, Port Moody. Takaya Tours offers a range of safe and exciting activities that mix outdoor adventure with an authentic interpretation of Coast Salish culture. Tours operate from May-Oct.
6. 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!
7. 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 !
8. 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.
9. Deep Cove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 920 reviews
Reviewed By T5GKjessicaa - North Vancouver, Canada
Great place to have a picnic, kayaking, paddle boarding or hike. I went with a few friends for a birthday picnic party. We had a great time
10. The Grouse Grind
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 862 reviews
Reviewed By GreggJ872 - Mount Sinai, United States
When you get to the office/bus drop off at Grouse Mountain, you can elect to do the Grouse Grind to get up to where all of the activities are. The hike was a great challenge that we enjoyed. I would not attempt it unless you have some experience with uphill hiking or are in decent shape from workouts. Workouts that involve stairs or uphill treadmill runs are helpful. We are in decent shape and it was a big struggle. We made it in an hour and 8 minutes but needed about 20-30 minutes at the lodge once we made it to cool down and be able to get up and move around. Stay to the right to allow quicker hikers to pass you. Also watch for people that use it as a workout and are going up for their personal record times. There is another trail that is less travelled that is a little longer and also a challenge, the BCMC trail. It’s not marked as well but there are less crowds. We went early afternoon on a Friday in July and did not find it to be too crowded.
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