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Discover the North Shore of Vancouver a short 10 minute
drive from Vancouver's bustling downtown and you will be charmed
by the mountains and attractions that bring visitors and local
back time after time, come discover our west coast lifestyle.
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Take the SkyRide
to the top of Grouse Mountain for a celestial view of Vancouver.
Sit out on the patio and have a casual lunch or dine at the
Observatory restaurant. Skiing is
available day and night during the winter. There is plenty to see and do
Summer or
Winter. |
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Hiking the Grouse Grind is a a favorite cardio jolt for
fitness fanatics an intense 1.8-mile stair-climb straight up
Grouse Mountain
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Vancouver's
most exciting attraction has swayed 230 ft. above Capilano
river.
The world's longest and highest Suspension Bridge offers
breathtaking views, nature trails, history and forestry
exhibits, native carvers, award winning gardens, gift store and
complete food services. |
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separates North & West
Vancouver starting at Cleveland Dam with viewing areas, picnic grounds and walking trails
serviced by public facilities and a free parking lot are open to public
use. A short way downstream is the Salmon Hatchery. |
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Hiking,
snowshoeing, nature walks, kayaking and river-dipping are all
within easy reach of downtown.
Several hiking trails are located at Grouse Mountain, Lynn
Canyon Park, Capilano Park and other natural areas. The scenic,
but challenging, Baden Powell Trail wends its way 41 km from the
foot of Mount Seymour to West Vancouver. |
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Lots
of trails wind their way around the park with several
challenging changes in elevation. Small picnic areas are
scattered amongst the big trees.
Several rocky outcroppings present wonderful vistas of the
area, Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
Point Atkinson
lighthouse |
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Cypress
Mountain the Official Freestyle Skiing and
Snowboarding Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. |
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home to over 200 domestic animals and birds, Maplewood Farm
is a unique experience, a recollection of the rural heritage of
this pastoral 5 acre setting. The last remaining farm on
Vancouver's North Shore. |
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Attraction and nature area,
sits atop the Capilano River Regional Park blocking Capilano
Lake, which supplies approximately 40% of the Lower Mainland’s
fresh drinking water. |
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There are shops to browse through, several restaurants,
places to buy ice cream cones and a theater and arts center to
explore. |
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Capilano attraction, the hatchery's interpretive centre
is open to the public every day of the year |
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One of its main attractions is the Lynn Canyon Suspension
Bridge and the many nature hiking and biking trails. |
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 The
SeaBus
Terminus beside Lonsdale Quay Hotel is part of Vancouver's
one-ticket public transit system. Hop on the scenic SeaBus
which is the region's fast, convenient and inexpensive
catamaran ferry which whisks foot passengers, in 12 minutes,
to historic
Gastown,
Chinatown and Vancouver |
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Mount
Seymour is the North Shores smallest ski mountain, however Mount
Seymour has the largest terrain park of all 3 Shore Mountains
featuring 21 ski runs and 5 lifts. |
West Vancouver |
Affluent area of Vancouver shopping, walk the seawall
dinning, beaches and parks. The North Shore is made up with several unique
shopping and Village areas. |
Dundarave Village |
Dundarave is home to wonderful shopping, cafes, restaurants and services. Come
discover, experience and enjoy Dundarave Village |
Ambleside |
boasts having one of Vancouver's most beautiful parks and beach with views
facing the Lions Gate Bridge,
Stanley Park in Vancouver BC
, Kitsilano, Point Grey and even Vancouver Island. |
Park Royal Mall |
large mall with many services |
Edgemont Village |
Quaint local shopping area on the way up to Capilano and Grouse Mountain, local
services, unique shops, cafes and dining options |
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Scenic walk with views of Vancouver, starting at Park Royal or
Ambleside Park and finishes at Dundarave Pier. |
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For a memorable shopping experience discover the
sensational world of Lonsdale Quay Market, perhaps the North
Shore's most visited gathering place.The Lonsdale Quay
Market is brimming with fresh fruits, vegetables, local and
exotic seafood and sweets.
On the second floor discover
fashions and gift ware. Enjoy casual dining as well as
summer-long outdoor entertainment. |