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View from Quarry Rock. Photo: San/Unsplash
Quarry Rock in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove neighbourhood takes you through beautiful coastal rainforest to a spectacular viewpoint on a rocky outcrop. Fall is a great time to hike here since the summer crowds have died down.
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October 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Quarry Rock
Hikers on the Stawamus Chief. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Heath Moffatt
After a tough hike, reward yourself with a great meal or a local beer. These hikes near Vancouver have incredible apres spots nearby.
Deep Cove Photo: Rob Weiss
Be Prepared. Long recognized as the mantra for the Boy Scouts, these two simple words have come to represent the legendary spirit of the scouting movement. Fortunately for Vancouverites, we have the opportunity to honour Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the Founder of Scouting, by tackling the wonderous Baden-Powell (BP) Trail located on Vancouver’s North Shore. Connecting Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove, winding over 40 km through fantastic, rugged coastal rain forest this scenic trail offers some of the best hiking in the region.
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Be Prepared – Hiking the Baden-Powell Trail
View from Quarry Rock, North Vancouver Photo: Rob Weiss
Searching for that iconic “Vancouver Selfie” for your Instagram feed? Look no further than Quarry Rock in North Vancouver. Arguably, this natural, rocky outcrop has become a destination of choice for those seeking a relatively easy day hike through dappled, lush west coast rain forest to a scenic viewpoint. In truth, scenic viewpoint doesn’t adequately describe the panoramic views of Indian Arm and Deep Cove that are the rewards for those who complete the climb. Spectacular, breathtaking, awe-inspiring and quintessentially Vancouver comes to mind when describing the Quarry Rock views. However, in my opinion, this little hike is so much more than an opportunity to snap a selfie. Be sure to slow down and absorb all of the sights, smells and sounds along the route!
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Quarry Rock, North Vancouver – Selfies on Steroids
