Had a surprisingly early finish for work today, decided to explore this beach…read more One thing that bugs me is an overcrowded beach with moronic people that have decided to bring their full camping gear to the beach. Those that not only has setup their 20 people Julius Caesar tents but also invited an army of people to their intimate loud music playing party. FYI, others may not enjoy your brand of metal rap. Or those that bring their Canadian Tire little power boats and pumps. For reasons unbeknownst to me, does being on beach equal to doing whatever you want? Social etiquette is shed with the clothes. So, simply reviewing this, may adulterate this pristine little sandy beach and lake into that monstrosity. It is a good kept secret. Beautiful clean water and beach. Not a lot of nutters yet.

My first time coming to this beach and it is quite peaceful. The lake is not huge but the water is…read morestill and great for SUP, canoeing, kayaking, and other inflatable rafts. There isn't any waves at all from speedboats. There is a small sand and grass area for picnics. Bathrooms and a concession stand is nearby too. This place is great for families and big gatherings. Parking is nearby, but it is paid.

Ambleside Beach has that quintessential Vancouver mix of ocean, mountains, and community. You can…read morepaddle board and play volleyball during the summer or enjoy a quiet and peaceful stroll during the winter. One of my favourite little spots is the pond along the edge of the beach, where I've spotted beautiful swans. It's the opposite of the busy seawall and a perfect place to watch nature. I especially love the nighttime here where you get to take in all the glory of the Lions Gate Bridge and the sparkling lights of the city. Ambleside Beach is a rare place that somehow still manages to make you feel peaceful in the middle of a very busy city.

Our favourite beach especially with our corgi. Relatively easy parking although recently they've…read moreadded pay parking. But easy to find free parking a couple blocks away. The off leash beach area and path are always well maintained and the dogs there are friendly and well behaved.

This is my favourite dog park in my area. First of all my dog loves it because the majority of…read morebreeds there tend to be small dogs like her so she finds dogs she can "relate to". There is a designated gated dog park area that is large. The park is along the waterfront with a view of downtown that makes it particularly nice to walk the dog there. Dogs that like to swim have that too (my dog is too chicken to get in the water so it's irrelevant to us but I see others that let their dogs in the water) This might be considered a dog park but it is more than that. It is a pleasant walk with or without dog of course - but it is especially nice to drive down in the evening on a clear night to see the gorgeous view of downtown. I bring out of town guests by here and they are always in awe. The parking situation is pretty good. It's free and I rarely have trouble finding a spot.

Lovely park in East Vancouver…read more This is my go to relax spot at the park. You have beautiful views of North Vancouver and all the mountains. The bridge on the right is quite beautiful. You can watch ships sail through the sea. Everytime I come here, there's not many people, it's so relaxing. There's a playground for kids. The grass is green and pristine. Free parking is a plus. Very safe, no homeless people. There's a soccer field that's rarely used. There's a small rocky beach. You can swim if you dare. This is almost a hidden gem of Vanouver. The pool is awesome except the staff suck and getting entry is pulling teeth (see my review).

Can't believe I've lived here all these years without knowing this park existed. So that's what's…read moreon the far end of the overpass. Parking is available in a small lot by the overpass. Looks like there is nowhere near enough parking during the summer months. There are also a few spots on the street. The park offers a very nice view of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore. There is also a large dog park, an outdoor pool, and some tennis courts. Looks like a prime place to visit and chill during the warmer months.

Great Park along the Bérard Inlet in North Vancouver British Columbia Canada…read more Pickleball Courts x6 tennis courts x2. Excellent all around family area!!!

I love Cates Park now that I have been here many times during the non-peak period. The first time I…read morecame here, it was super crowded and there were no parking spots at all. That was at the height of summer on a weekend. Now I only come here on weekdays and weekend outside of summer. It is a fairly big park with a pier at one side, and walking trails and beach on the other. I much prefer the walking trails area with little cove areas where you can put your beach blanket or mat down and chill. Washrooms are available between the two areas. You can swim, kayak and fish/crab from here. Paid parking is near the pier and for those taking their boats out. Otherwise it is free parking in the other areas.

One of my favorite places in Vancouver!!…read more It's got beautiful trees, good food, a beautiful water front, and lots and lots of fresh air! It's a small place but plenty to walk around and take pictures. I highly recommend!

Deep cove park is my place to meditate. Of course not on a busy sunny day but during winters. The…read moregrassy land that overlooks a piece of ocean surrounded by mountains, ships and houses is not only beautiful but a peaceful place amid of chaos. The shops around the area are small boutiques stores and all of them excell in what they serve. Food, ice cream , cloths and everything in between is sold in these shops. There is kayak and boat rental as well . Once I tried kayaking which can be scary for people who try for the first time but it's worth the adrenaline rush. I like this place even with the hustle and bustle of friends and family on a weekend.

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.

I realize for some odd reason I only do food reviews but it's time to highlight my favourite parks…read morein the area, and Lynn Canyon is definitely near the top of the list. You could come here, park, and just walk across the suspension bridge (which is unfortunately closed for the next month) and get a kick out of the beautiful canyon. However, to really enjoy the park you should walk all the way around. There are many trails that go on both sides of the canyon, and another bridge on the south side of the park, right about the Twin Falls which are spectacular. Just above the suspension bridge is the 30 foot pool which is a super popular spot in the summer for lounging in the water, swimming and diving. There are also really nice trails in the woods above the water too. It is such a beautiful treasure. Please keep it clean and leave it as a treasure for everyone! Hints: in the summer come earlier or later in the day, it gets super crowded especially on weekends. DO NOT CLIFF JUMP!!! People have died doing that.

Beautiful and easy trail. After crossing the suspension bridge, it's a short hike to the natural…read morepool.

Beautiful beach to check out whenever in the Vancouver area. It is clean and well-kept, and the…read moreviews are even better. There are several logs at this beach that can serve as benches. Yes, this is a clothing optional beach however I did not notice a lot of people taking off their clothes here at the time I came. My only complaint is the numerous amounts of stairs one has to climb up or walk down to get to Wreck Beach. It can easily tire most people out. My endurance for exercise is on the higher side so this wasn't much of a problem for me but I know it could be for others.

This place is like heaven if you're into beautiful beaches. It is spacious and looks out into the…read morePacific Ocean. There are lots of logs where you can sit. Oh, and it's clothing optional - one of the few places like that around. The people I encountered were friendly and I found the place so serene and relaxing. My main complaint is the stairs - going down was okay, but coming back up was an experience. An experience I am tempted to repeat in the future.