Nestled in a forested setting, with the ocean at its base and mountains at its peak, North Vancouver is nature’s ultimate playground. Home to world-class ski resorts, parks, hiking trails, beaches, restaurants and big name and independent shops, North Vancouver has something for everyone. Its mild climate provides a unique setting where four distinct seasons and mild weather patterns allow for outdoor, water and alpine activities … all possible in the same day. North Vancouver is a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver and a 90-minute drive from Whistler Blackcomb.
 
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For hiking:

• Baden Powell Trail – an amazing hiking route through the forests and across the North Shore mountains.
• Capilano River Regional Park – stunning views, hiking trails and the source of 30% of Metro Vancouver's pristine drinking water. Also home to the Capilano River Salmon Hatchery.
• Cleveland Dam – a site to visit at the Capilano River Regional Park with beautiful views and nearby walking trails.
• Lynn Headwaters Regional Park – exceptional hiking trails for both beginners and experts including Lynn Canyon Park
• Rice Lake – a beautiful lake in the woods that's great for fishing and walking around.
• Seymour Demonstration Forest – one of the best places to take the family for a bike ride with its paved cycling trails through the woods.
• Trans Canada Trail – the longest hiking trail in the world which passes through some of North Vancouver's finest natural areas.

For skiing:

• Grouse Mountain – Vancouver's most accessible and popular ski hill, and home to two rescue grizzly bears, zip-lining, the world-famous Grouse Grind hiking/stair-climbing trail and more.
• Mt. Seymour – Metro Vancouver's favourite ski hill for young families and snowshoeing enthusiasts.  Also great for hiking in the summer.
  
• Cypress Mountain – Cypress offers lessons for all age, one of the largest Cross Country areas in North America and a huge Snow Tube Park.
  

For golf:

• Northlands Golf Course – one of Metro Vancouver's best public golf courses
• Murdo Frazer Par 3 Golf Course

For famous tourist attractions:

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – one of Vancouver's most famous attractions all year round.
• Grouse Mountain – take the Skyride 3,700 feet above sea level to the top of the mountain, where outdoor adventure abounds year-round.
  
• Lonsdale Quay – ride the SeaBus from to one of Metro Vancouver's famous public markets and one of the best views of downtown Vancouver
• Lynn Canyon Park –spectacular old growth forest trails s connected by a suspension bridge.
• Deep Cove – a picturesque seaside village that's perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding.  It's also great for hiking, with excellent trails leading to a lookout at Quarry Rock.
• Lower Lonsdale – the area of North Vancouver that's home to the Polygon Gallery, Lonsdale Quay and the Shipyards.
• Maplewood Farm – a former dairy farm that now features pigs, chickens, horses and hundreds of birds and other farm animals, making it a fun place for young children.
• Cates Park – a great park for young children and from which to kayak in the summer.
  

For community based events and festivals:

• Friday Night Live in Lynn Valley – a community that takes place in North Vancouver's Lynn Valley on Friday evenings most months of the year.
• North Vancouver Summer Concert Series – free outdoor concerts in July and August in Lynn Valley, Edgemont Village and Deep Cove.
• Shipyards Summer Sessions Concerts – free concerts on Saturday evenings in July and August at Shipbuilders' Square.
• Lynn Valley Day – a small community festival in Lynn Valley at the end of May.
• Canada Day at Waterfront Park – North Vancouver's Canada Day celebrations every July 1st at the park just a couple of blocks from Lonsdale Quay.
• Caribbean Days Festival – a festival celebrating Caribbean culture at Waterfront Park in late July each year.
• Deep Cove Daze – a small community festival with music, food and family activities in North Vancouver's Deep Cove on the last Sunday in August.
• Carol Ships Shoreline Celebration – a community event with a giant bonfire, music, family-friendly activities and a procession of boats with Christmas lights in December.
• Deep Cove Penguin Plunge – a New Year's Day event involving live music, a community bonfire and mass polar bear-style swim in the ocean at Panorama Park.
  
• Coho Festival – a festival in early September celebrating salmon. The event takes place primarily in West Vancouver, but the Coho Walk portion of it occurs in North Vancouver's Capilano River Regional Park.
• Remembrance Day –A small parade through the streets and a ceremony at Victory Park each year on November 11th.
• Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas light displays at Park and Tilford garden in December.
• Philippine Days – a Filipino cultural event at North Vancouver's Waterfront Park near Lonsdale Quay in June.
• Shipyards Festival – a relatively new music festival and street party at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in September.
• Shipyards Christmas Festival – Christmas celebrations at Shipbuilders' Square on the first Saturday in December.
• Shipyards Night Market – a seasonal artisan market at Shipbuilders' Square near Lonsdale Quay with evening concerts on Fridays from May until September.
• Vancouver's North Shore Craft Beer Week – a beer-themed series of events involving North Vancouver craft breweries in October.

 For great food:

• North Vancouver's Best Bars and Restaurants