This trail is rated easy, however not for the average person. It takes about 1.5 hours round trip…read morefor an average person. However, if you play sports and can run an easy 5-6 minute mile, it is quite easy. Parking is very hard and I parked half a mile away on a Friday afternoon. The trail is very crowded but the view is beautiful.

Quarry Rock was beautiful and a nice trail for tourists looking to enjoy some scenic nature views…read more I would describe this hike as an easy hike but with a larger incline during the beginning and end of the trail. Parking is available at Panorama Park but fills up quickly. Plan to add another 20-30 minutes wait time to your travels if you're packing a tight schedule. Another thing to note is that Google shows a trail leading from the main vantage point back down to the water; but it has since been removed as a path as there were signs and tape that indicated 'no trespassing'. This means that we took the same trail there and back, adding another 45-60 minutes to our itinerary. All in all, you don't want to miss the stunning views. The photos don't do the views at this vantage point justice.

I really enjoy the trail here, it's pretty much a continuation of the trail from the west dyke. It…read moreis mostly gravel and goes thru the dog park. Again, nice scenery along the river with lots of walkers, cyclists, dog walkers etc. It's a nice ride or walk....

Great to walk all the dogs in the nursing home. Nature is beautiful to see as you walk in the…read morebeautiful location.

My last decades have been spent living in the Southwest USA. This summer I am visited my old…read morestomping grounds in Burnaby, B.C. After seeing the water or lush green trees in the Northwest, it makes me truly appreciate nature! This 770 acre (3.11 sq kilometer) park offers 6.2 miles (10 kms) of gravel and boardwalk trails. During our visit, we saw cyclists enjoying the trails, dog walkers getting their daily steps in, and plenty of people taking in the peaceful atmosphere. I think this area is a wonderful oasis away from traffic, horns and the constant sounds of a city. Waterfowl and birds can be spotted all around the park. At Piper Spit, there are viewing platforms to get a closer look at these feathered creatures. The novelty may wear off eventually, but after years in the desert, I'm still not over all this greenery--so I expect I'll be back often. Park hours are: June 2​​ to August 24: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​ August 25 to September 7: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm​​​​​​​​​​​

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks offers programs year-round​. Nature activities, guided walks and…read moreevents reveal the natural world through exploration and discovery. Today I attended to one of their event, Beaver Watch. It's kids friendly event and like me, solo adult can join as well. Cost $10 for adult. We started learning class about beaver in the nature house (30min). We got rental binoculars for practice and headed to observatory deck and bridge. On the way, we learned beaver diet by the instructors. Beaver tend to active after sunset. We had to wait patiently (lucky to see double rainbow!) But worth enough to wait chilly evening. We could find eight beavers tonight. According to the instructor, eight is big number. Normally less. They swim peacefully and sometimes land on the small island. In second, they dive into again. I highly recommend this nature event and well maintained park.

We took an Uber here to do some hiking and see the suspension bridge- they have a designated drop…read moreoff spot right in front of the ecology building and I highly recommend this since parking is so tight here The park is free. There are several trails that you can hike and we chose the creek path, it was about 2.5 km and a loop. It is fairly well marked as well. If you go on a weekend, there will be a lot of people so you can't straight too far from the trail anyway. There are a lot of stairs on the creek trail so be prepared for that and some of them are incredibly steep. It is beautiful, great river and Woods views. Plus we were blessed with 60° sunny weather today so it was absolutely gorgeous hiking weather. There is a café here, although we did not partake in any food or beverage, as well as clean restrooms and a water filling station. Take a moment to step into the ecology center if you would like to look at any of the exhibits and make a donation. They do have a lot of wooden bridges covering the more muddy bog areas, and the rest of the trail is dirt packed with tree roots veins. It is a well-made trail with appropriate steps and fencing to keep you in bounds.

Awesome FREE park with a look suspension bridge! The suspension bridge is cool and a good photo…read morespot. We went on a Friday and it was pretty busy but we arrived around 11am and there were still a couple of parking spots available in the various small lots around the park. There is a snow chalet type building near the trail head & suspension bridge that has restrooms on the outside and some snacks and ice cream on the inside. We took the Twin Falls loop trail and went in the direction that started with the suspension bridge first and it was a lot more stairs and steeper than we anticipated. The hike back up from near the creek at the bottom had us sweaty and huffing and puffing as middle-aged parents. haha! But the trees and foliage was beautiful and we even saw a banana slug! We were cursing the 20 flights of stairs up and down but afterwards, we felt good.

Such a gorgeous area - so lush and green.. the kind of place that just makes you feel lucky to be…read moreliving in B.C.. the riverside hike is a bit rocky but fairly easy.. love hearing the flowing water while hiking. There were bear-proof garbage cans and doggie poop cans along the way. Outhouses at the base of the trail. We visited on a rainy day so parking was plentiful - but I can see how it would be very limited when the weather is good. Paid parking closest to the entrance and free parking beyond that.

An update of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is long overdue…read more First of all, several years ago, the signage on the outhouses in the park were changed to be gender neutral. I don't know if this was done because of feedback from the public, but I had made a complaint. In addition to the two outhouses, there are also some port-o-potties installed, but I have never used them because port-o-potties are disgusting; however, more toilets are never a bad thing. Second, I have been back to the park many times over the past several years, and I have now done more hiking trails. In addition to Norvan Falls, I have now done Lynn Loop, Lynn Headwaters Trail, Varley Trail, and yesterday, I attempted part of the Lynn Peak Trail with friends. I have done all the green (easy) and blue (intermediate) trails below Norvan Falls, as well as a portion of Lynn Peak, which is yellow (ie. difficult). I knew the Lynn Peak Trail would be challenging and I would not be able to complete it, but my friends and I wanted to try it. We never intended on completing it as we knew it would be too long and difficult, but we hiked for just over two hours and then turned back, which was our plan. There is no rule that you must finish a trail! I have no plans to ever attempt the more challenging trails past Norvan Falls, although one day I might hike up to Hanes Valley Junction, which is one kilometer past Norvan Falls. Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is a great place for hiking as there are so many different trails for all levels and you can go for an easy walk or a hike anywhere between 2 to 10+ hours, depending on which trails you take. There's something for everyone. It is also very transit accessible (either take the #210 or #228 bus), so that non-drivers have access to the park. It's little wonder that this is a very popular place for not only hikers, but for people going to a picnic just inside the park entrance or a swim on a hot day. Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is also a short walk to Rice Lake and other hiking trails in the nearby Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. [Yelp collections: Parks and Gardens; Hiking]

Wow, this place is amazing! You get beautiful, expansive views of the area and the water from atop…read morethe cliffs, and then you can walk down to the beach to access the ocean. During low tide, you can make your way down to a nearby small rocky island and hike around. Do note that this park gets really busy. When I visited over the weekend, the carparks were all full and people were parking alongside the small road that winds up the park. As there's no footpath or pavement alongside the road, it means that you have to walk or drive carefully to avoid any crashes. There is also an interesting collection of people here, from social media influencers performing full on photoshoots (with portable outfit changing areas) to people having err...rather intimate moments, you could find interest in watching both the animals and the humans who gather here. Also, the cafe here uses AI images on their menu...For me that's minus a star in addition to the other drawbacks I mentioned.

This is one of my favourite parks in the Lower Mainland and my favourite part is spotting the…read moreseals. They're always such a treat to watch and make every visit a little different. If you visit during low tide, make sure to walk across to the small island. It's a really unique experience, but be prepared because the rocks are much tougher to navigate than they look. I would definitely recommend wearing sturdy shoes as the uneven rocks can be slippery or uncomfortable. Whether you're there for the wildlife, the ocean views or simply a peaceful walk, Whytecliff Park is one of West Vancouver's hidden gems.

There is a sea wall mini trail here ! It was one of the most beautiful walks I have been on ,…read moreyou're walking along the ocean the whole time and it's so serene! Lots of small beach areas too and park benches to hang out at

While visiting Vancouver, I was looking for a short easy hike to squeeze in my day…read more The Lighthouse park was perfect. The trees and greenery were absolutely beautiful and the weather was nice in July. Although the park has a few different trails within it, the lighthouse viewing trail only takes about 15 minutes to hike one way. The park is well kept as we saw staff on duty maintaining the foliage. This park is pet and kid friendly. Parking is metered so be sure to pay before you start hiking.

As parks go, this is pretty disappointing. The write-up we…read morefound before going said to expect to see beavers, birds and lots of other wildlife. No such luck - we saw a butterfly, a couple birds, a beetle and that's about it. That said, this is a nice path for walking and we appreciate that for the most part, it's not shared with cyclists. Beware if you go on a hot day that there is very little protection from the sun. Dress in layers and definitely bring a hat and sunglasses as on the day we visited last summer we absolutely roasted and then melted in the heat! Plenty of parking available and it's also nice that it's not too far out of the way.

Quite a nice park. Nice trails for biking, walking, running or whatever. Lots of people walking…read moretheir dogs as well. Nice scenery and some cool wildlife too. You'll see ducks, herons and other little birds in your travels. I've biked here in the winter months and it's not too crowded, not sure how it will be in the summer though but I can't wait to be back.....