Lynn Canyon Park
A beautiful, 250 hectare park located in North Vancouver, consisting of
thickly forested valley slopes. One of its main attractions is the Lynn
Canyon Suspension Bridge and the many nature hiking and biking trails.
Lynn Canyon’s contribution is its marvellous suspension bridge from
which visitors cast cautious glances at the water 150 feet (50 m) below,
where it turns from placid emerald green to whipped-up whitewater in an
instant. This crossing is not for the timid, as the bridge bounces and
sways. Trails follow both sides of the canyon and lead upstream to 30
Foot Pool and downstream to Twin Falls Bridge. A tall wooden staircase
assists walkers and cyclists to venture north through the park from 30
Foot Pool to its borders with the Seymour Demonstration Forest. One
hiking trail to follow when exploring Lynn Canyon is a section of the
Baden-Powell Trail that winds through the park on its long journey
across the North Shore.
To find Lynn Canyon Park, take either the Mountain Highway or Lynn
Valley Road exits off the Upper Levels Hwy (Hwy 1) in North Vancouver,
close to the Second Narrows Bridge. Both roads intersect near the park.
From there, follow Lynn Valley Road to Peters Road, where a large sign
points the way to Lynn Canyon Park. The suspension bridge, an
interpretive centre, and a concession stand are next to the parking lot
at the end of Peters Road.
Shopping in
Lynn Valley:
At the heart of Lynn Valley is Lynn Valley Centre, which offers a large
food store, a department store, a liquor store and numerous other small
boutiques, banks and other services. The Centre and the surrounding
neighbourhood is currently going through a re-birth and redevelopment,
including the moving of the current library to a new site.
The Black Bear Pub was added a few years ago and is worth the visit for
both the architecture and the atmosphere.
Not far to the south, is the Park and Tilford Shopping Centre - at the
foot of Mountain Highway, at Brooksbank & Keith Road.
A few minutes drive to the west on Keith, takes you to Lonsdale Ave, a
broad commercial avenue running north-south through North Vancouver and
offering a multitude of shopping and entertainment. |
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North Vancouver Hotels |
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North Vancouver has a wide selection of fine hotels to choose from. Located on Vancouver's North Shore, everyone is only minutes from downtown. Check out all the
West Vancouver and
North Vancouver Hotels for rates and availability. |
Holiday Inn Hotel North Vancouver
Chateau style nestled in the majestic North Shore
mountains. Hotel offers 162 rooms, some with kitchenette, and some
junior suites. Swimming pool and Restaurant. |
Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites
Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites offers you a variety of rooms and
suites, all of which are newly constructed and renovated. At the Best
Western Capilano Inn & Suites we offer you diligent, courteous service
and a complete list of amenities, rivalling those of any downtown hotel. |
Vancouver Lions Gate Travelodge
located approximately five miles from Grouse Mountain and 20 miles from
Vancouver Airport. Stanley Park is
one mile away across the Lions Gate Bridge. There is an outdoor heated pool with lounging area on site. This Travelodge also offers concierge service, 24-hour front desk service, and free parking.
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North
Vancouver Hotel
centrally located to allow you quick access to whatever you trip or
vacation may hold in store.
Downtown Vancouver
is only 15 minutes away, so you can enjoy the many
attractions it has to offer with
ease |
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
Fantastic waterfront boutique hotel, located in
North Vancouver at the Lonsdale Quay a Public Market with shops and
fresh food stands. The Quay is a major transportation stop for
Seabus and local transit. Easy access to
Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. |
Comfort Inn and Suites
Comfort Inn and Suites is situated on the border of North and West
Vancouver Local attractions include Capilano Mall, Cleveland Dam,
Cypress Bowl, Stanley Park, Grouse Mountain and
Vancouver
Aquarium.
Hotel amenities include free continental breakfast, fax/photocopy
service, guest laundry, wake-up calls, safe deposit box, and seasonal
outdoor pool. |
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