Nicky’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Maplewood Flats Conservation Area
2649 Dollarton Hwyhiking trails near the ocean, bird watching
Cates Park
4141 Dollarton HwyBeaches, and views
Park & Tilford Gardens
333 Brooksbank AveA gem of a garden tucked in the middle of a shopping mall.
Just at the end of the street. The jaw dropping bridge connects the steep banks of Lynn Creek.
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdJust at the end of the street. The jaw dropping bridge connects the steep banks of Lynn Creek.
Outdoor adventure
This hike traverses along Lynn Creek and returns through a beautiful forested trail. Hike either the short Lynn loop or the longer loop.
This regional park has a beautiful network of trails. Easy, flat trail around Rice lake or head up into the mountains in the Lynn loop.
63 locals recommend
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
4900 Lynn Valley RdThis regional park has a beautiful network of trails. Easy, flat trail around Rice lake or head up into the mountains in the Lynn loop.
This area has some of the best mountain biking and hiking trails on the North Shore.
30 locals recommend
Mount Fromme
This area has some of the best mountain biking and hiking trails on the North Shore.
It's so easy to rent a kayak and get out on the ocean. You'll be sure to see seals and other wildlife.
138 locals recommend
Deep Cove Kayak Centre
2156 Banbury RdIt's so easy to rent a kayak and get out on the ocean. You'll be sure to see seals and other wildlife.
local skiing - downhill, cross country, and back country - some of the best skiing on the shore.
370 locals recommend
Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl Rdlocal skiing - downhill, cross country, and back country - some of the best skiing on the shore.
The infamous grouse grind - a test piece for hikers - not open in the winter
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayThe infamous grouse grind - a test piece for hikers - not open in the winter
Downhill skiing, sightseiing, hiking, see the bears and the birds of prey, zip lining in the summer
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayDownhill skiing, sightseiing, hiking, see the bears and the birds of prey, zip lining in the summer
Mt Seymour Resort
1700 Mt Seymour RdHiking, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnHiking, big trees, ocean views.
City/town information
Close to downtown Vancouver but easy access to the best trails on the North Shore - great for those who love getting out into nature yet want easy access to great restaurants and other city amenities.
47 locals recommend
North Vancouver
Close to downtown Vancouver but easy access to the best trails on the North Shore - great for those who love getting out into nature yet want easy access to great restaurants and other city amenities.
Restaurants
Indian Fusion Restaurant
2045 Lonsdale Avedelicious Indian Food - takeout, delivery, and dine-in
Yama Sushi
1232 Ross RdNearby and good selection of Sushi
Sushi Bella North Vancouver
152 Lonsdale AveReally delicious sushi when you want to splurge
The bibimbap and hot stone bowls are soo delicious - vegan and gluten-free options
7 locals recommend
Maru Korean Bistro
125 2nd St EThe bibimbap and hot stone bowls are soo delicious - vegan and gluten-free options
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StAuthentic Italian wood-fired pizza
Papa John's Pizza
6462 Kingswayclose by
The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe
296 Pemberton Avegourmet ramen noodles - vegetarian and vegan
Red Chilli Szechuan Restaurant Ltd
741 Lonsdale Aveyummy szechuan food
Tommy's Cafe
1308 Ross Rdgreat breakfast/brunch spot
Arms Reach Bistro
4390 Gallant AveBeautiful restaurant in Deep Co e close to the ocean.
Sansho Sushi & Japanese Dining
707 Queensbury AveThe place to go for sushi!
Yummy brunch and breakfast spot. There can be lineups on the weekends.
46 locals recommend
BLVD Bistro
636 Queensbury AveYummy brunch and breakfast spot. There can be lineups on the weekends.
The place to go for home made sandwiches and of course the infamous honeys doughnuts.
109 locals recommend
Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
4373 Gallant AveThe place to go for home made sandwiches and of course the infamous honeys doughnuts.
Microbrewery
Bridge Brewing Company
1448 Charlotte RdLocal favourite
Wildeye Brewery
1385 Main Stanother good local microbrewery
Beere Brewing Company
312 Esplanade EThese guys make fabulous beer. It's a small place though
House of Funk Brewing
350 Esplanade EFamous for their sours - a funky spot
Black Kettle Brewery
720 Copping Stlocal microbrewery
La Cerveceria Astilleros
226 Esplanade EGreat decor and good beer!
Streetcar Brewing
123A 1st St ETricky to find, but delicious beer.
Copperpenny Distilling Co.
Amazing cocktails and cool decor. They make their own gin.
Neighbourhoods
quaint sea-side community, coffee shops, boutique stores, hiking trails, kayaking, ocean sports...
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant Avequaint sea-side community, coffee shops, boutique stores, hiking trails, kayaking, ocean sports...
Edgemont Village
3145 Edgemont BoulevardQuaint neighborhood with cute boutique stores and coffee shops.
Vibrant community. Often live music here on summer weekends. Galleries, shops and restaurants.
Lonsdale Quay Market
123 Carrie Cates CtVibrant community. Often live music here on summer weekends. Galleries, shops and restaurants.
Close to Lonsdale quay. Lots to see and do here with great views across the water to the city.
9 locals recommend
The Shipyards District
145 Chadwick CtClose to Lonsdale quay. Lots to see and do here with great views across the water to the city.
Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
1150 Marine DrBeach, shops, cafes.
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
2770 Lynn Centre Avenearest grocery store
SAFEWAY
1170 East 27th Stlocal Grocery store
Whole Foods Market
Great produce.