Located on Mount Seymour in North Vancouver, Mystery Lake is one of the best summertime swimming holes around. Mystery Lake is a scenic spot, easily accessible, and a worthy destination even if you prefer to stay dry. The shore around the lake is great for relaxing and having a picnic.
Cypress Falls Hike in West Vancouver
Cypress Falls Park is a lesser known, yet impressive area of forest in West Vancouver. A walk through the trails of Cypress Falls Park takes you amongst some of the biggest trees you can find on the North Shore. The 300+ year old giants are rivalled only by the trees of nearby Lighthouse Park. As Cypress Falls Park sits at a lower elevation, this hike is accessible year-round and is family-friendly.
Lighthouse Park Hike in West Vancouver
Lighthouse Park is a beautiful strand of old-growth forest nestled into West Vancouver at the entrance of the Burrard Inlet. Numerous trails throughout the park provide the perfect family outing on a sunny or a rainy day. There are several access points to rocky outcrops on the ocean shore, providing fantastic views of the Salish Sea, downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park. The forest is dense and rich with life, and is a great spot for a quick getaway from the bustle of the city.
Hollyburn Mountain Snowshoe Trail
Hollyburn Mountain (aka Hollyburn Peak) in Cypress Provincial Park is one of the most popular winter trails around Vancouver. On a sunny weekend day, hundreds of people flock to the trail to get some fresh winter air and soak up the spectacular view of the city and surrounding mountains.
Mount Elsay Hike in North Vancouver
Mount Elsay is located north of North Vancouver, within Mount Seymour Provincial Park. Sitting at an elevation of 1,419 m, it is named after the nearby Elsay Lake. It can be seen to the north from the summit of Mount Seymour, sitting in the divide between the Seymour River and Indian Arm. It is a challenging hike, and rewards with fantastic scenery and the feeling of a full day’s adventure.
Hiking Mount Fromme in North Vancouver
Mount Fromme sits just east of Grouse Mountain and is home to a large number of mountain biking and hiking trails. At an elevation of 1,185 m, the view from the summit of Mount Fromme is rewarding, but is by no means the best around. Mount Fromme offers views of Lynn Ridge, Coliseum Mountain, Mount Burwell, and Mount Seymour.