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    4.4 (19 reviews)

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    Edward L.

    Random coastal park on the SE corner of the N shore. Parking is available on several lots. I've been told that this place gets completely swamped during the summer weekends. The park layout is a bit strange in that it's actually split into 2 areas (main and "little"), with no car access between. Something to keep in mind. The area offers a pretty interesting view of NW Burnaby (Capitol Hill and SFU areas), as well as part of Belcarra. There is also a playground area and a boat launch. Worth checking out if one is in the area, though it's pretty hard to end up here by accident.

    Dani S.

    Cute little park good for family gatherings and picnics. Came here to check out the view and the view was a bit disappointing. All I saw was smoke stacks coming from Burnaby. The park was very cute though, lots of families and kids. There is a boat ramp to launch boats for a small fee. There's also a wood pier and I saw lots of people fishing off the pier. Parking was a bit tough to find on a weekend day. Super busy. The grassy area was nice and shaded. Overall very cute.

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    Melanie E.

    I visited this little hidden gem for the first time and enjoyed it. There's something for everyone from kids to anglers. The kids' playground is fairly big and decent. There's a pay at the meter for people launching their boats. A nice place for kayaking too. Plus there's walking trails nearby. A great place for gatherings with picnic benches and washrooms. Located off the Dollarton Hwy.

    Andrew W.

    Located in the City of North Vancouver, if you come from downtown Vancouver, it only take you about 30 mins. ( depending on traffic ) and you will be able to walk your dog in this family and pet friendly park. Take note that parts of the park where the children playground is located is restricted for pets, other areas are either leashed or off-leashed, watch for clearly marked signs! There is also a tennis court and practice court, washrooms, change rooms, shack shop ( seasonal ). There is also boat launch, which is open all year, launch fee is applied, contact 604.990.3800 for information. With plenty of parking, this makes an idea park for you and your family for a great outing or even picnic, as there are local shops where you can get all the necessary items!

    Ronnel S.

    Clean park adjacent to a huge body of water,been here few times because one of my friend owned a boat and he has a permit to do crabbing. Huge park good for family and kids,a haven for those events that requires a big open air space,picnic destination parking is free. I Got a lot of selfie in here,sun over clear water is the best backgroud. There's public washroom and there is no entrance fee. Usually crowded,heavily used during summertime My last visit was a potlock event,we brought tent,tables and chair plus tons of food,we cooked as well special mention for the catch of the day"crabs" We ride the boat and enjoy the sun and fresh air. This is outdoor so noise level is morethan average,lots of shades because of large trees. I recommend this park for those whose looking for a picnic venue,a park to play and walk your dogs. "Maintain clean environment" bring your waste home guys Surely ill visit this park again on summer.

    Marje B.

    Great Park! My husband wanted to bring our dog to a new park, and I havent been to Deep Cove area, so we checked it out. It was a beautiful sunny day and the park was busy. Lots of free parking, a large play structure for the kids, several path including a off leash dog path. The hike is well pave and easy to walk. Nice benches a long the way facing the water, great views of Burnaby Mt, SFU, Anmore so on.

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    Cates park is my favourite place on earth. In 1961 I had my first kiss there. Her name was Margo.

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    First of all it has all your basic park needs like nice green-space large enough for games of frisbee or catch as well as the requisite bathrooms and park benches.

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    Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

    Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

    4.8(16 reviews)
    7.1 km

    Last year I discovered a hiking group that hikes in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR)…read moreevery Monday morning for a couple of hours. Due to my school, I was only able to go on one hike with them last year as I found the group just before the fall semester started, but this year I've gone on half a dozen hikes with them and look forward to many more. There are 65km of hiking trails in the LSCR, ranging from easy (such as the Rice Lake Loop) to challenging, for more experienced hikers. There are several intermediate trails, including a portion of the Baden Powell trail, and with all the different trails, it is a great area to explore and your hike can range from an easy one hour walk to a hike of several hours -- there's something for everyone. The LSCR is located between Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and Lynn Canyon Park, so you can combine a hike in the LSCR with a hike in Lynn Headwaters or Lynn Canyon for more variety. Another great thing about the LSCR is that it is transit accessible! You can take the #227 or #228 bus, or take the #210 bus to Lynn Headwaters and walk about ten to fifteen minutes to LSCR. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

    This is the area that is on the other side of Lynn Valley Park. Had no idea this existed (or that…read moreit was technically a different park) until now. Parking is available in the nice large lot next to the water treatment centre. There are public washrooms here as well. Some of the trails here seem to be more like service roads. Very well maintained. There are plenty of bear warning signs too. Guess somebody got eaten at one point. Plenty of fellow hikers and dogs here for bears to snack on. I remember always seeing other people at some point. In other words, the place is pretty crowded during the summer months. The trails go quite a ways from here. Hikes can go from minutes to hours or days, depending on what one is looking for.

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    Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
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    Stanley Park - Autumn is my favorite color

    Stanley Park

    4.8(1.2k reviews)
    12.9 kmCoal Harbour

    we drove around stanley park after dinner and caught the sunset, hoping to catch a glimpse of a…read morehumpback whale or maybe even a pod of orcas passing through the water. no such luck this time, but honestly the park still delivered. instead, we spotted a seagull standing perfectly still with a starfish clamped proudly in its mouth like some kind of seafood trophy. it looked both deeply proud of itself and slightly terrified to move in case it dropped its prize. it's easy to understand why stanley park is considered vancouver's most famous attraction. somehow this enormous urban park manages to combine rainforest, beaches, wildlife, gardens, ocean views, and the downtown skyline all in one place without ever feeling overly busy or commercialised. the drive through the park alone is worth it. take your time, there is construction going on right now. winding roads curve beneath towering western red cedars, douglas firs, and hemlocks before suddenly opening up to sweeping coastal views. every turn feels completely different from the last. the stanley park seawall is really the centrepiece of the entire experience. wrapping around the waterfront with nearly nonstop views of english bay, burrard inlet, lions gate bridge, the north shore mountains, and the vancouver skyline, it's the kind of place where people naturally slow down. cyclists cruise past runners, dog walkers stop to admire the scenery, tourists pause every few metres for photos, and families wander along the path with ice cream in hand. prospect point was easily one of the highlights, especially near sunset with the view stretching towards lions gate bridge and the mountains beyond. brockton point lighthouse added another classic postcard view, while the sailboats gathered near the royal vancouver yacht club made the harbour glow in the evening light. along the seawall we passed the scuba diver statue resting casually on a rock beside the water, definitely a scuba diver, not a mermaid, and somehow it perfectly matches the atmosphere of the park: peaceful, slightly quirky, and unmistakably west coast. lost lagoon brought a completely different energy from the oceanfront sections of the park. surrounded by trees and calm walking paths, the water reflected the skyline while ducks, geese, and other birds drifted quietly across the surface. second beach and third beach were both full of people making the most of the evening. second beach has the famous heated outdoor pool sitting right beside the ocean, along with volleyball courts, picnic areas, and one of the best sunset spots in the park. third beach felt quieter and more tucked away, with people stretched out on driftwood logs watching the sky slowly shift colours over english bay. nearby, the teahouse sits hidden among the trees, blending naturally into the surroundings. what makes stanley park stand out is how much there is beyond the famous seawall. tucked throughout the park are forest trails, gardens, playgrounds, tennis courts, public art, wildlife viewing areas, the pitch and putt golf course, and the vancouver aquarium hidden among the trees. despite sitting beside downtown vancouver, the park rarely feels urban. within minutes you can go from skyline views and busy pathways to quiet forest roads where all you hear is wind moving through the trees and waves hitting the shoreline. it's the contrast that makes the place memorable. even without spotting whales or orcas, the evening felt unforgettable. stanley park isn't just a place you visit once for the photos, it's the kind of place you keep wanting to return to because every section of it feels slightly different from the last.

    Stanley Park was at the top of my must-do list while visiting Vancouver--and it was easily one of…read moremy favorite activities. The urban park spans over 1,000 lush acres and has such a rich history. It officially opened as a public park in 1888, named after Lord Stanley, Canada's Governor General at the time. We decided to experience it in the best way possible: on two wheels. After renting bicycles near Coal Harbor, we set off along the park's famous seawall--a scenic path that loops around the entire perimeter and offers nonstop views of ocean, mountains, city, and skyline. It's the kind of ride where you find yourself stopping often because every turn reveals beautiful views. Along the way, we made stops at some of the park's most iconic landmarks. The Stanley Park Totem Poles were vibrant and deeply rooted in Indigenous culture and storytelling. We continued on to the Girl in a Wetsuit statue, and then made our way up to Prospect Point. Don't forget to take in the view of the Lions Gate Bridge stretching across the water! Further along, we stopped to admire Siwash Rock before finishing our route near A-maze-ing Laughter by English Bay. After hours of heavy rain, we got incredibly lucky--the skies cleared what felt like just for us, and we were able to enjoy the entire ride in fresh, crisp air. I was so happy seeing the beaches along the way and the tree-lined paths glowing with orange leaves as we soaked in the last bits of autumn. Best of all, we were treated to a beautiful sunset at English Bay. It felt like the perfect closing moment--peaceful, golden, and well-earned after a full loop around the park. I can't recommend visiting Stanley Park enough. Wish we had enough time to visit the teahouse, but will have to save that for next time. If you're short on time but want to see a lot, biking the seawall is absolutely the way to go. It's active, scenic, and such a memorable way to experience one of Vancouver's most beloved places.

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    Stanley Park - Lions Gate Bridge

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    Stanley Park - Canadian Track and Field Superstar Harry Jerome

    Canadian Track and Field Superstar Harry Jerome

    Stanley Park - Night view of the bridge

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    Crab Park - I love this place, it's always so peaceful.

    Crab Park

    4.2(26 reviews)
    10.9 kmDowntown

    An unexpectedly cancelled meeting at the convention centre today rendered me a walk through…read moreGastown. By the time I reached the eastern edge at Alibi Room, I was going to turnaround until I saw a sign that said CRAB Park at Portside perched on the light pole at Alexander and Main. I remember reading about this area used to be called luk'luk'i by the Coast Salish peoples so I decided to take a detour see what it was like. It is a gem off the beaten path. The easiest (perhaps the only) way to get to the park is by the overpass at the north end of Main at Alexander. The overpass is also wheel-friendly. It has a huge off-leash area (though not fenced and I don't still don't understand how you can have a off-leash dog area with no fence but I don't want to digress into civic issues), a foot path along the water and even a beach! The view is absolutely gorgeous. Although you won't get a wide span view of downtown as you would from Spanish Bank, the south side of False Creek or Lonsdale Quay, the park renders you proximity to the building. The new Woodwards towers, Harbour Centre, Canada Place, Burrard Inlet and the cranes at the port are right there in front of you. When I was there during the day on a weekday around lunch time, there were only a handful of park visitors: nearby workers taking a lunch time stroll, neighbours walking their canine companions, retirees and those fortunate or unfortunate ones who do not work. It is a perfect alternative resting spot for a picnic on the weekends if you are riding your bikes but want to avoid Stanley Park crowded with tourists. I would image the view of downtown at night would be fantastic due to the proximity but I haven't been there at night. I would probably do a drive by with my car to check out how safe the park is at night before recommending anyone venturing out there on foot for a romantic walk after dinner in Gastown. It is, after all only a few blocks away from the most interesting spot in Vancouver according to Renee Zellweger (so she claimed on Regis and Kelly) - Main & Hastings.

    It's a shame this beautiful park is overrun and ruined by ignorant dog owners who:…read more 1- Don't pick up dog poop 2- Think it's their God given right to unleash their out-of-control dogs with behavioural issues 3- Unleash their dogs during ON-LEASH hours. Yes, there are hours posted.... try reading!! 4- Irresponsibly ignore and don't care when their dogs are attacking other dogs 5- Are nosy with a vigilante attitude towards others when they disagree with how a dog is being trained. 6- Don't have licenses for their dogs, break the rules, act irresponsibly, and think they're perfect. 2017 edition park info. After 7 years of using this park, it's really sad that I no longer feel like it is healthy or safe because of the obnoxious, psychotic people that are ruining it. City of Vancouver: Cancel the Downtown Ambassadors program and hire somebody to check up on licenses and fine people for not picking up poop. You'll have fun $$$. Make Crab Park great again. LOL

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    Crab Park - The docks.

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    The docks.

    Lighthouse Park - Trail to the lighthouse takes you through a huge old growth forest!

    Lighthouse Park

    4.7(68 reviews)
    22.5 km

    The forest trails are great, we didn't make it to the lighthouse but still enjoyed this location…read morevery much. There is parking you do have to pay but it's not too bad. Walking around the massive, ancient trees provides a deep sense of peace and wonder. It is scenic and accessible for hiking in the area.

    The highlight of this park is a lovely, historic lighthouse built on a huge granite boulder - but…read moreto get to the lighthouse, you hike through a massive old-growth forest with magnificent views of Burrard Inlet and downtown Vancouver off in the distance! The original lighthouse was wooden and lit in 1875 - this current lighthouse was built in 1912 out of concrete on top of a massive granite boulder. It's still in use today although the light is now automated. You can't access the lighthouse itself - it's closed off by fencing. But there are some buildings surrounding the lighthouse with interesting info signs on the parts they played during WWII. There's also picnic tables if you need a rest or some snacks. The trail up to the lighthouse viewpoint are wide and very well maintained. The entire trail is a moderate loop just over 4 miles long with almost 450 feet elevation gain according to AllTrails. Due to time constraints, we only hiked from the parking lot to the lighthouse viewpoint- it was pretty easy and it's less than a mile to the lighthouse with just over 100 feet of elevation gain. So round trip we did less than 2 miles. There's a large parking lot at the trailhead that's pay-to-park. We paid via QR code on one of the signs easily - we had good cell signal. It was just over $10CAD for about 2 hours so very reasonable.

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    Lighthouse Park - Info plaque near the lighthouse

    Info plaque near the lighthouse

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    Lighthouse Park - Trail to the lighthouse takes you through a huge old growth forest!

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    Trail to the lighthouse takes you through a huge old growth forest!

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