North Shore Local’s Guide
Sightseeing
Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailBeautiful easy hike in Deep Cove.
Will be very busy on weekends!
Rent kayaks or paddle boards in Deep Cove!
Indian arm is protected so it’s quite calm on the water out here.
139 locals recommend
Deep Cove Kayak Centre
2156 Banbury RdRent kayaks or paddle boards in Deep Cove!
Indian arm is protected so it’s quite calm on the water out here.
A Vancouver badge of honour. Not for the faint of heart.
Seriously it’s a hard hike so wear proper shoes and get ready to sweat.
Enjoy well deserved beer and nachos at the top before taking the gondola back down.
Local tip. Search for the BCMC trail instead to avoid some of the crowds.
Amazing views up at the top of grouse. You can also go see the grizzly bears in their sanctuary.
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayA Vancouver badge of honour. Not for the faint of heart.
Seriously it’s a hard hike so wear proper shoes and get ready to sweat.
Enjoy well deserved beer and nachos at the top before taking the gondola back down.
Local tip. Search for the BCMC trail instead to avoid some of the crowds.
Amazing views up at the top of grouse. You can also go see the grizzly bears in their sanctuary.
Not saying the walkway is a must see but take the sea bus for a ride for easy access between downtown and north van!
It’s part of our public transit system and you get amazing views out on the water.
7 locals recommend
SeaBus Walkway
884 Bute StNot saying the walkway is a must see but take the sea bus for a ride for easy access between downtown and north van!
It’s part of our public transit system and you get amazing views out on the water.
Hit up Ambleside for a beautiful sunset walk on the sea wall, beach day or hang at the dog park.
64 locals recommend
Ambleside Dog Beach
Hit up Ambleside for a beautiful sunset walk on the sea wall, beach day or hang at the dog park.
Evenings on the Shore
Some ideas for fun nights out in North Van.
Friday nights in the summer.
Great spot for local music, artisans and food trucks.
Can get pretty busy so it’s a great people watching spot as well.
Go early and snag a spot on the Tap and Barrel patio right beside the market for a drink before or during.
71 locals recommend
Shipyards Night Market
19 Wallace MewsFriday nights in the summer.
Great spot for local music, artisans and food trucks.
Can get pretty busy so it’s a great people watching spot as well.
Go early and snag a spot on the Tap and Barrel patio right beside the market for a drink before or during.
Sweet new brewery lower lonsdale. Great sour beers. Get a tasting flight and try a few.
16 locals recommend
House of Funk Brewing
350 Esplanade ESweet new brewery lower lonsdale. Great sour beers. Get a tasting flight and try a few.
Another awesome local brewery lower lonsdale.
Hit them and House of Funk up.
25 locals recommend
Beere Brewing Company
312 Esplanade EAnother awesome local brewery lower lonsdale.
Hit them and House of Funk up.
Tap & Barrel • Shipyards
8 Lonsdale AveBest patio and beer selection.
If you have a car or bike, hit up this awesome brewery and grab a bite at the same time.
Live music some nights.
Popular spot for the Arcteryx head office, north shore mountain bikers, and Hive bouldering gym climbers.
You’ll fit right in wearing a fleece and toque.
56 locals recommend
Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers
2270 Dollarton HwyIf you have a car or bike, hit up this awesome brewery and grab a bite at the same time.
Live music some nights.
Popular spot for the Arcteryx head office, north shore mountain bikers, and Hive bouldering gym climbers.
You’ll fit right in wearing a fleece and toque.
Locals bar for Friday and Saturday nights when you don’t want to venture downtown.
11 locals recommend
Sailor Hagar's Brew Pub
86 Semisch AveLocals bar for Friday and Saturday nights when you don’t want to venture downtown.
Food scene
Awesome Bagel spot across the street.
Great for breakfast or lunch.
12 locals recommend
Rosemary Rocksalt
1669 Lonsdale AveAwesome Bagel spot across the street.
Great for breakfast or lunch.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StGreat local coffee shop and roaster.
Good food as well.
Hip brunch spot. Avoid the weekend crowds and go during the week.
Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
23 locals recommend
Lift Breakfast Bakery Ltd
101 Lonsdale AveHip brunch spot. Avoid the weekend crowds and go during the week.
Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Moja Coffee
1102 Commercial DrAwesome north van local fairtrade coffee roaster.