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    Carolyn L.

    I came here before but only at the parking lot as I was alone and it was 6 am in winter. I didn't realize I would have to do a small hike/walk to get to the lookout area in the trees. So I got scared to even want to attempt that on my own in the dark as I was not familiar with the place. It was a couple of years later before I came back again but with a friend in the afternoon. There were a few areas for parking and it was not very busy in Fall. We got to the lookout point where there was a table with benches around it. It was beautiful. Some people were more adventurous and scrambled down to the cliff. The view of the Howe Sound, Bowen Island and other islands and part of the Salish Sea was breathtaking. Benches were scattered around so you could sit and just take in the moment. We saw a wedding party when we left. I guess it is a popular spot for weddings too.

    Denise W.

    A beautiful remote park in West Vancouver. You can get a beautiful water scenery view here. Very photogenic. The park is somewhat hidden and mostly locals know about it. Parking is limited but is free. There are several hiking trail. It is a great place for a nice stroll or even a family or friend bbq party. They have washrooms at the park. I will be back if I am in the area.

    Whytecliff Island
    Tiffany P.

    Beyond the park sits a serene beach. I love feeling the crisp air against my cheeks. The only sounds come from gentle waves rolling along the shores of Howe Sound and from pebbles sliding beneath my feet. Its pristine waters are cold to the touch. With the low tide, the rocky path to reach Whytecliff Island emerges - a fun mini adventure! Besides exploring the beach and island, here are other things to do at Whytecliff Park:  - Hike among several trails - Enjoy a picnic in the park - Scuba dive Whytecliff Beach & Island was our first stop along our Sea to Sky Highway road trip - a tranquil beginning. (Part 1)

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    Edward L.

    Nice remote park at the extreme W tip of West Vancouver. Parking is available in multiple small lots. There's an adjacent area with rich people houses too, but it looks like those streets have no spots for the peasants. The park isn't big at all. Probably no no more than 3-4 city blocks. One can see the entire thing in 1h or so. There's a lookout point (peak) with a hexagonal picnic bench, as well as a few park benches scattered around. If one is interested, there is also Whyte Islet, which is a tiny tidal island just off the main part of the park. Tiny little climb, and I'm sure the view there is amazing too. Pretty sure this place would be great for watching the sunset.

    Joanna V.

    Whytecliff Park has some nice all-around views and a decent cross-section of natural landscape.   Tip: When you're here, you'll have a decent view spanning from Howe Sound to Vancouver The beaches here are fairly small, and dogs are allowed on them, but only while on leash.  There's usually a fair amount of parking available.

    Priscilla C.

    Beautiful park among the trees with a playground for children. They have a nice grassy area for possible picnics or just lounging around. They have bathrooms that are conveniently located in the parking lot. There isn't too much parking but they do have a over flow parking lot a bit further up. The walk down to the iconic Whytecliff park rock is relatively short. There are a few short flights of stairs and a longer flat downhill slope that is paved. It is a easy walk down and a easy walk back up! When you get to the beach area it is made of rocks, there are picnic areas, larger rocks to climb up and the iconic trail of rocks to the main rock. You do have to be careful of the time you go and check the tides as the trail of rocks disappear when the tide comes up!

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    Michael D.

    This is a lovely park with stunning views on the point of Howe Sound that offers a variety of activities. Known for the beautiful coastline views and diving, there are also picnic areasa nice playground, washrooms and a snack bar with a deck overlooking the ocean below. Tennis courts are availalbe on a first come first serve basis. The hike down to the water is short, but worth it. Note-could be considered steep in some areas for those with mobility challanges. There is limited parking, so plan to arrive early.

    Nasime S.

    My new favourite spot in the lower mainland! Whytecliff park has a beautiful view of the water and mountains no matter which section of the park you are in. I highly recommend climbing up the rock. Although it is a bit steep, the view is breathtaking. We set up a picnic up there and enjoyed the view for hours. HOWEVER, be aware of the tide!! The first time I went there we had no issues getting back, but the second time we learned the hard way about the high tide. Around 5:30pm, the original path we took to get to the rock was completely covered, and we were thigh-deep in the water, trying to carry our shoes and backpacks with us and not trying to fall in. Definitely a hilarious experience, but easily avoidable if we left 30minutes earlier. Other than the high tide, there is so much to see! We got lucky and saw a cute family of seals enjoying the sun . A very well maintained park, a must see!

    Marje B.

    Peaceful and beautiful.. We're lucky to have this place in our backyard. I mean who am I kidding we're lucky to live here! Yes we all complain about the rain, the high cost of living, and short summers but we all forget about that because we live in the most beautiful city in the world. ( I might be a little bias ). You don't have to go too far to see and hangout at beautiful places like Whytecliff park. Easy access to beach, clean, lots of clean bathroom, beautiful views, options on going up lookout points and so much more. It does get busy but I come on weekdays to avoid the craziness.

    view toward the west
    Sachi M.

    I've never scuba-ed, but I like this park for regular swimming. and jumping off the cliff. and picnicking. and tennis. It is always full on the weekends. Weekday in May was nice and empty, but I would guess summer-vacation time weekdays may be a bit fuller. The small rock island as seen in Peter S.'s photo is connected to the mainland by a bunch of rocks, when the tide is out. Be careful if you walk over... when the tide comes back in, you'll have to swim. Or call your friend nearby who has a boat (we met some people in their 50's who were stranded, and that's what they did :P Good for them)! We usually jump off that rock into the water. There are some different platforms of different heights that accommodate jumping! We once saw a couple in their wedding dress and suit jumping off a cliff on the right of the beach. Their photographer was in the water. What a nice wedding story! There are many picnic tables, and also a rentable covered area. And tennis courts. And a playground.

    Island off the park
    Brian S.

    Today was a Super Sunny day which made for a great visit to the park. FYI the Consession is closed for the season so pack your own snacks.

    Whytecliff Marine Park, West Vancouver, BC
    Peter S.

    Incredible location for SCUBA diving. Whytecliff rocks with a kick ass view, pristine COLD water, and loads of sea critters to marvel at. I just wish I took my PADI course during the summer. DUH! October is flippin frigid.

    Shannon M.

    Whytecliff Park is one of my very most favourite places in Vancouver. I absolutely love it here, I just find it so peaceful, especially sitting out on the rocks overlooking the little bay watching seals and scuba divers play in the water. I love it so much, in fact, that this is where my boyfriend*ahem*FIANCE proposed to me a few weeks ago. Perfect. :D This is a great spot for picnics, lots of nice open grassy areas. There's not really any hiking, per se, but there are a lot of little trails winding through the rocks and trees and it's always fun to crawl around on the rocks figuring out your own path. The little beach is rocky, not sandy, so it's not great for lying around sunbathing unless you're up on the grass but I'm determined to go swimming here this summer, finally. The park is located right at the end of Marine Drive in West Vancouver and that drive is one of the prettiest you'll find anywhere. It's great for scooters and motorcycles, all twisty with great views. Just beware, there are a lot of cyclists on the road, in the summer especially, and it's pretty narrow so you have to be really careful going around the corners.

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    This is a beautiful place to see the sunset. It's also a great place to swim and cool off from the heat.

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

    Lighthouse Park

    4.7(68 reviews)
    4.3 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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    Cypress Falls Park - April 13, 2025.

    Cypress Falls Park

    4.2(10 reviews)
    4.2 km

    Last month I went to Cypress Falls Park for the first time with my hiking group. Cypress Falls…read morePark is described as an easy hike, but we were all surprised at some of the steep inclines. To be honest, I didn't particularly enjoy myself the first time due to the unexpected inclines -- while I am able to hike inclines, some members of my group were expecting an easier hike (as that was how it had been described in guide books and online) and found it too challenging. Also, the trails weren't well marked, so we ended up going on the wrong trail. We didn't get lost, but we did not end up where we were expecting, and as a result of the steep inclines and veering off course, we didn't see much of Cypress Falls Park. It wasn't a bad hike, but it wasn't one of my favourites. Because of the disappointing experience, I planned another hike at Cypress Falls Park a couple of days ago. Now that I was aware of the conditions, I was able to warn members of my hiking group that it was not super easy hike, and I brought my recently purchased hiking poles, which were very helpful. I had a much better experience the second time, and I had the opportunity to explore many more of the trails, so I felt like I actually got to see Cypress Falls Park. Cypress Falls Park is isn't big, and the guide books accurately describe it as a 1.5 hour hike. Including walking at a fairly slow pace, stopping for a break, and stopping to take photos and discuss the differences between lichens and moss, it took us 2 hours, and we purposely took our time to lengthen the hike. There's nothing wrong with short hikes, but the transit trip there is not worth it. There is one bus, the #253, that stops minutes from the trail head, but it only runs once an hour, and due to the winding route, what would be a 10 minute drive is over 30 minutes by bus (and this is why people hate transit!). And this doesn't even include the long transit trip to connect to the #253 at Park Royal Mall. Is Cypress Falls Park nice? Sure, but it's not long enough or challenging enough for me to transit 1.5+ hours each way. And the first time I went, we had to wait 45 minutes for the bus back, but the second time we thankfully had a driver who could drive us all back to Park Royal. In summary, beautiful hike, but very short and not challenging enough, and while technically transit accessible, it's a pain in the ass to get to by bus. I recommend Cypress Park Falls for people wanting a short, easier hike (but who can do a few short, steep inclines -- people with mobility issues would find it challenging), and who drive or can get a ride. Other things things to note: the only washroom is a disgusting port-o-potty in the parking lot. (Although not as disgusting as the port-o-potties at Lighthouse Park.) [Yelp collections: Hiking]

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    Centennial Seawalk

    Centennial Seawalk

    5.0(5 reviews)
    11.2 kmAmbleside

    This is one of my favorite walking spots in West Vancouver. It is an easy walk as it is flat…read moregrounds with benches scattered every few hundred meters along this 1.7 km stretch (18th street to Dundarave Park). I usually walk further out to Ambleside so it will be over 2 km one way. It is beautiful by the waters, especially during sunset. I am more of a stroller as I like to walk, stop, take pictures or rest, and move on. There are also poke gyms and poke-stops if you are into PoGo. Parking is available at Dundarave or Ambleside areas, and virtually everywhere on the street. You can also leave the seawalk anytime as there are a few breaks where you can walk out. Highly recommended if you do not want to hike, and just want a simple and easy walk by the water.

    What a fabulous day in Vancouver! We took another peaceful walk along the Sea Wall on the north…read moreshore, aka. Centennial. Beginning at the foot of 15th Avenue in West Vancouver, you find a pebble beach with dramatic views of the Bridge, Stanley Pk. and the city of Vancouver. The large ships dwarf the passage and their wake licks at the shore in a rhythmic tantra. Sea birds fly around really making this one of my favourite places to meditate. Walking West along the water on the foot path all the way to the 2nd pier, (over by the Beach Cafe) is approximately 2.5 k. Good news for people with pups: It looks like they may allow one week per month when dogs are actually able to walk ON the path instead of the other side of the fence! Enough people must have come together for that change to happen.

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