Leanne & Rob’s guidebook
Nature
If you enjoy exploring the outdoors
An 11 km drive from our door takes you to the top of Mount Seymour where you will experience panoramic views of Vancouver. Here, you have several hikes to lakes and peaks in the summer, or skiing and snowshoeing in a winter wonderland. For hiking, Dog mountain is not very difficult and you are rewarded with a nice view of the City. Mystery Lake has a bit more vertical but also not too difficult. First, Second and Third Peak are more challenging, but beautiful views if you are up for it.
29 locals recommend
Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Mount Seymour RoadAn 11 km drive from our door takes you to the top of Mount Seymour where you will experience panoramic views of Vancouver. Here, you have several hikes to lakes and peaks in the summer, or skiing and snowshoeing in a winter wonderland. For hiking, Dog mountain is not very difficult and you are rewarded with a nice view of the City. Mystery Lake has a bit more vertical but also not too difficult. First, Second and Third Peak are more challenging, but beautiful views if you are up for it.
Located in Deep Cove, rent a kayak or SUP and explore the coastline. The Cove and Indian Arm are well protected
139 locals recommend
Deep Cove Kayak Centre
2156 Banbury RdLocated in Deep Cove, rent a kayak or SUP and explore the coastline. The Cove and Indian Arm are well protected
As long as you don’t mind heights, the view of the canyon from the suspension bridge is great, and it’s free. Don’t bother paying to go to the Capilano bridge! Spend some time on the forest trails and enjoy. You can be there in 20 mins.
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdAs long as you don’t mind heights, the view of the canyon from the suspension bridge is great, and it’s free. Don’t bother paying to go to the Capilano bridge! Spend some time on the forest trails and enjoy. You can be there in 20 mins.
Cypress Mountain Vancouver outlook
Cypress Bowl RoadMust See
If you like natural beauty, water activities, or hiking, followed by shopping and restaurants, this is a great place. It's a five minute drive or a 15 minute walk from us.
A great place to hang out for an afternoon. There are several restaurants and shops. You can also rent a kayak or SUP in the Cove and get out on the water. During the summer, there are free concerts in the park.
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveA great place to hang out for an afternoon. There are several restaurants and shops. You can also rent a kayak or SUP in the Cove and get out on the water. During the summer, there are free concerts in the park.
Easily accessible and lots to do. You can drive downtown and park, or take a bus at the bottom of our street. There are several bike rental places, or you can sign up with Mobi bike sharing. There are several pickup and drop off locations throughout downtown. This makes it very convenient to get around for the day.
https://www.mobibikes.ca/
215 locals recommend
Vancouver
Easily accessible and lots to do. You can drive downtown and park, or take a bus at the bottom of our street. There are several bike rental places, or you can sign up with Mobi bike sharing. There are several pickup and drop off locations throughout downtown. This makes it very convenient to get around for the day.
https://www.mobibikes.ca/
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdIf you are visiting Vancouver, this is a must see.
This is just one of many beaches along the Vancouver shoreline. Beautiful views of the North Shore Mountains and the city of Vancouver. While you’re at it, visit the Kitsilano area for shopping, restaurants or bars. Or continue out to the UBC campus if you are interested in the Museum of Anthropology.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StThis is just one of many beaches along the Vancouver shoreline. Beautiful views of the North Shore Mountains and the city of Vancouver. While you’re at it, visit the Kitsilano area for shopping, restaurants or bars. Or continue out to the UBC campus if you are interested in the Museum of Anthropology.
Mountain Biking
World Class Mountain biking trails are out our back door. Literally, a few hundred meters from us you can access Old Buck trail. From there, you can ride Boogie Nights, John Deer, Pangor and many more.
Check out this site for trails:
https://www.trailforks.com/region/north-shore/
29 locals recommend
Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Mount Seymour RoadWorld Class Mountain biking trails are out our back door. Literally, a few hundred meters from us you can access Old Buck trail. From there, you can ride Boogie Nights, John Deer, Pangor and many more.
Check out this site for trails:
https://www.trailforks.com/region/north-shore/
Mount Fromme
More trails: https://www.trailforks.com/region/north-shore/
And more trails: https://www.trailforks.com/region/north-shore/
370 locals recommend
Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdAnd more trails: https://www.trailforks.com/region/north-shore/
Interesting Neighbourhoods
If you enjoy grabbing a coffee, walking around, checking out some shops, maybe having a bite or a drink, there are some interesting areas close by.
Centrally located in North Vancouver, this area has it all. Shops, restaurants, craft breweries, Lonsdale Quay market, the Shipyards, the Pier, the Seabus to Vancouver. Great night views of downtown Vancouver, and Burrard Inlet.
48 locals recommend
Lower Lonsdale
Centrally located in North Vancouver, this area has it all. Shops, restaurants, craft breweries, Lonsdale Quay market, the Shipyards, the Pier, the Seabus to Vancouver. Great night views of downtown Vancouver, and Burrard Inlet.
Small shops, bakeries, cafe’s, restaurants. Make sure you go to the BjornBar Bakery. It’s our favourite! Combine this with a hike at Cypress Mountain or a visit to the Cleveland Dam.
19 locals recommend
Edgemont Boulevard
Edgemont BoulevardSmall shops, bakeries, cafe’s, restaurants. Make sure you go to the BjornBar Bakery. It’s our favourite! Combine this with a hike at Cypress Mountain or a visit to the Cleveland Dam.
The Ferry terminal is located here if you are heading over to Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast. Visit some shops or grab Fish and Chips. Combine this with a drive up the Sea to Sky highway for fantastic views of Howe Sound, or a nice walk in Whytecliff Park.
83 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay
The Ferry terminal is located here if you are heading over to Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast. Visit some shops or grab Fish and Chips. Combine this with a drive up the Sea to Sky highway for fantastic views of Howe Sound, or a nice walk in Whytecliff Park.
Ambleside
Dundarave
Craft Breweries
Great craft breweries, food and entertainment
This is the closest craft brewery and our favourite. There’s an outdoor patio and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.
56 locals recommend
Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers
2270 Dollarton HwyThis is the closest craft brewery and our favourite. There’s an outdoor patio and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Bridge Brewing Company
1448 Charlotte RdA bit off the beaten track and close to Wildeye.
One of several breweries in the Lower Lonsdale area. About 15 mins away.
13 locals recommend
North Point Brewing
266 1st St EOne of several breweries in the Lower Lonsdale area. About 15 mins away.
Beere Brewing Company
312 Esplanade EAnother in the Lower Lonsdale area.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public transit is easy and inexpensive, and you don't need the stress of navigating your way around.
A couple of minutes walk from our place, you can hop on the 215 bus that will take you to Phibb's Exchange. From there, you have several connecting buses that fan out to other destinations in North Vancouver or to Vancouver or Burnaby. If you go to the Lower Lonsdale area, you can hop on a 15 minute Seabus ride that will take you across Burrard Inlet to downtown Vancouver.
If you are traveling to/from the airport, the Canada Line runs between YVR airport and downtown Vancouver.