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View of The Lions from Cleveland Dam. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Kazutoshi Yoshimura
North Vancouver is known as an outdoorsy city, which isn’t a surprise since it is nestled on the slopes of the North Shore Mountains, and filled with forested neighbourhoods. Here are nine ways to have fun outdoors in North Vancouver.
Looking towards the Lions from Cleveland Dam above Capilano Canyon. Photo: Roy Wang/Unsplash
Fall is a great time to hike in the rainforest and enjoy rushing rivers. This easy loop hike in Capilano River Regional Park visits a giant old-growth tree, takes you along the banks of a spectacular canyon, and has spectacular views of the Lions and Cleveland Dam.
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October’s Vancouver Hike of the Month: Capilano Canyon
View of Second Canyon from Cleveland Dam. Photo: Capilano River Regional Park
Located at the head of the Capilano River Canyon, Capilano River Regional Park straddles the boundary between North and West Vancouver. The park is home to giant trees, hiking trails, a deep river canyon, and an impressive dam. To help you plan your trip, here are the best things to do at Capilano River Regional Park.
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7 Things to Do at Capilano River Regional Park
Huge trees on Vancouver’s North Shore. Photo credit: Tourism Vancouver / Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Vancouver is a pretty green city, both environmentally and literally. We have a LOT of trees. Our mild and wet climate means that Vancouver sits in the middle of the world’s largest temperate rainforest, a zone that stretches from Alaska to Northern California. Logging has removed most of Vancouver’s ancient old growth trees, but there are still lots of towering giants to be found in the area. Here are eight places to see big trees in Vancouver.
View of the Lions Photo: Rob Weiss
The Lions. Proud, majestic, strong. These famous peaks are iconic Vancouver landmarks and define our ever changing skyline. They serve as beacons and silently remind us of Mother Nature’s strength and beauty. I am forever drawn to them. A key and vital component of my morning ritual includes a check-in with The Lions. I miss them on grey days when they disappear into the clouds. Conversely, on bright, sunny days they fill me with positive energy and an urge to get outside and play!
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The Lions – Hear us Roar! Hike Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver
