# North Van Guide: full content

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## Regions

### Lonsdale and the Shipyards
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/lonsdale

### Capilano and Grouse
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/capilano-grouse

### Lynn Valley
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/lynn-valley

### Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/deep-cove-seymour

### West Vancouver and Cypress
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/west-vancouver

### Downtown and Stanley Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/downtown-vancouver

### Kitsilano and the West Side
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/west-side

### Main Street and East Van
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/east-van

### Richmond and YVR
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/richmond

### Howe Sound
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/howe-sound

### Squamish
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/squamish

### Whistler and Pemberton
URL: https://northvanguide.com/regions/whistler-pemberton

## Towns and neighbourhoods

### Ambleside
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/ambleside
Type: Town
Also known as: Ambleside Beach, Ambleside West Vancouver
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.32754, -123.15174
Kind: Neighbourhood
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Buses: From Vancouver the 250, 253 and 254 come this way, and the 257 express stops at Marine Drive and 14th Street. The 255 comes from North Vancouver.
Parking: Pay parking applies at Ambleside Park all year, and the lot next to the tennis courts and Rutledge Field has a three-hour limit for everyone.
Washrooms: The fieldhouse washrooms open 7 am to 10:30 pm and the concession washrooms 7 am to 10 pm, every day of the year.
Dogs: The District of West Vancouver allows leashed dogs on paved paths in Ambleside Park and on the seawalk, and bans them from beaches, grass and piers.
Fires and drones: West Van bans open fires and beach fires all year, and its Parks Regulation Bylaw keeps drones out of its parks without the District's express permission.
Short term rentals: BC's principal-residence rule covers West Van, and every rental listing needs a provincial registration number.
Summary: Ambleside is West Vancouver's beach neighbourhood near the north end of the Lions Gate Bridge, and it suits a slow day out from downtown Vancouver with a sandy beach at the foot of 13th Street and lunch a short walk up on Marine Drive. West Van has few hotel rooms, so most visitors ride the 250 bus over for the day and sleep in Vancouver.

Ambleside Park opens at the foot of 13th Street, and from the sand you look across the water to Stanley Park and the downtown towers. The playground has a We-Go-Round set at ground level so a wheelchair can roll straight on, and the skatepark sits close to the beach. Lifeguards watch the marked swim area in summer, which in 2025 meant 23 June to 1 September from noon to 7 pm. Pay parking runs all year and the lots fill quickly in good weather, so take the bus if you can.
Walk west from the park and the Centennial Seawalk picks up at the bottom of 18th Street for 1.7 kilometres along the shore to Dundarave Park. Dogs can come on a leash of two metres or less, two to a person at most. Between 19th and 24th streets a fenced path lets them run off leash. The beaches stay closed to dogs all year, and in Ambleside Park so do the grass and the piers.
The washrooms beside the concession open every day of the year from 7 am to 10 pm, and the Boat Shed concession between the playground and the washrooms opens daily. Gatherwell ran a public sauna on the beach east of the change rooms from 20 December 2025, and its site says the beach sauna opens at Ambleside in mid-December, so you can plan a sweat and a cold dip in Burrard Inlet over the holidays. Bring two towels and sandals, because Gatherwell supplies neither towels nor robes.
Marine Drive is Ambleside's high street. For dinner, Carmelo's at 1448 Marine Drive bakes pizza in a wood-fired oven every night of the week. Fred's sits on Bellevue Avenue steps from the beach, and its aperitivo hour from 3 to 5 pm suits a drink after the seawalk. Éclairs are the thing to buy at Patisserie Le Pont on 15th Street, which opens Tuesday to Sunday. Indoors, the Ferry Building Gallery on Argyle Avenue hangs up to eleven shows a year in the old ferry building, or you can walk up 17th Street to the West Vancouver Art Museum at Esquimalt Avenue, open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm with admission by donation.
Park Royal stands on the land of the Squamish Nation community of Xwemélch'stn (Capilano IR 5) on Ambleside's eastern edge. The shopping centre opens at 10 am every day and closes at 6 pm on Sundays and 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Its Cineplex makes it the rainy-afternoon fallback when the beach is out.

Tips:
- From downtown Vancouver, catch the 250 on Georgia Street and get off at Marine Drive and 17th Street for the art museum and the shops.
- Bikes, boards and rollerblades use the Spirit Trail through Ambleside Park and stay off the waterfront path.
- An e-bike share station sits in the park at the foot of 13th Street.
- Charcoal barbecues are banned in West Van parks and on its beaches all year.

Q: Can you swim at Ambleside Beach?
A: Yes. Ambleside Park in West Vancouver has a sandy beach with a designated swim area, and lifeguards watch it in summer only. In 2025 they were on duty from 23 June to 1 September, noon to 7 pm, depending on the weather.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the Ambleside seawalk?
A: Yes, on a leash no longer than two metres and with two dogs per person at most. The rule covers the Ambleside Seawalk inside Ambleside Park and the Centennial Seawalk from 18th Street to Dundarave Park, and the fenced path between 19th and 24th streets is off leash. Dogs are not allowed on West Vancouver's beaches.
Q: How do you get to Ambleside from downtown Vancouver by bus?
A: Take the 250 from Georgia Street, which crosses the Lions Gate Bridge and reaches Park Royal in 20 minutes at weekday middays, then get off a few stops later at Marine Drive and 17th Street. The 257 express also stops in Ambleside at Marine Drive and 14th Street.
Q: Is parking free at Ambleside Park?
A: No. Ambleside Park in West Vancouver has pay parking all year, with exemptions for Veteran and Memorial Cross plates and accessible parking placards. The lot by the tennis courts and Rutledge Field also has a three-hour limit.
Q: What does the name Ambleside mean?
A: The name Ambleside means morris Williams named it after the town of Ambleside at the head of Lake Windermere in England's Lake District.
Q: Is Ambleside a good place to stay?
A: The nearest beds are the Capilano River RV Park beside Park Royal and private rentals, and in West Van a rental listing has to show its provincial registration number. Most visitors base in downtown Vancouver and cross the Lions Gate Bridge for the day.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20260208071011/https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/ambleside-park https://web.archive.org/web/20250815112312/https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/centennial-seawalk https://web.archive.org/web/20250801085107/https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/dogs-parks https://web.archive.org/web/20250805223645/https://westvancouver.ca/arts-culture/ferry-building-gallery https://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/1464.html https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt257.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt250.pdf https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration https://www.squamish.net/?s=Capilano+5 https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/11734001 https://westvancouverartmuseum.ca/visit https://www.shopparkroyal.com/ https://www.carmelos.ca/ https://www.fredsrestaurant.com/ https://patisserielepont.ca/ https://www.gatherwell.ca/ https://adbia.ca/listing_category/restaurant/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambleside,_West_Vancouver https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X%CC%B1wemelch%27stn

### Central Lonsdale
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/central-lonsdale
Type: Town
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.32192, -123.07187
Kind: Neighbourhood
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
City Hall: 141 West 14th Street
Library: North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th Street
Hospital: Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th Street
Recreation: Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre at Lonsdale Avenue and 23rd Street, run by North Vancouver Recreation and Culture
Buses: The 229 and 230 together run frequent service on Lonsdale Avenue between Lonsdale Quay and 29th Street.
Short term rentals: BC's principal-residence rule covers the City of North Vancouver, and each rental unit needs its own provincial registration number.
Summary: Central Lonsdale suits visitors who want to eat and swim where North Vancouver locals do. Lonsdale Avenue here is the heart of the city's Persian community, and the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre opened at 23rd Street in July 2026. There is no hotel in the neighbourhood, so a stay means a registered short-term rental, and Lonsdale Quay sits about 1.6 km downhill.

Central Lonsdale starts at Keith Road at the north end of Victoria Park and runs up Lonsdale Avenue to Highway 1 at about 24th Street. This stretch is the centre of North Vancouver's Persian community, and its bakeries and restaurants are the reason a food lover rides up the hill. City Hall and the City Library face each other across West 14th Street just off Lonsdale. Lions Gate Hospital is about 300 metres east at 231 East 15th Street.
The new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre opened on 25 July 2026, and the City of North Vancouver calls it the largest community recreation facility on Vancouver's North Shore. Its NHL-sized arena seats up to 500 and runs public skating. The city said the aquatics centre would follow in fall 2026 with a 25-metre, 10-lane lap pool, diving boards, a leisure pool with a lazy river and two hot pools, and the one for ages 16 and up sits beside a steam room and a dry sauna. North Vancouver Recreation and Culture runs the building and posts the drop-in times. The centre carries Harry Jerome's name, and the city remembers him as a world record holder and a celebrated Olympic athlete.
Central Lonsdale is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). A stay here means a short-term rental. BC's principal-residence rule covers the City of North Vancouver, and each rental unit needs its own provincial registration number, so book only a listing that shows one. The 230 bus runs down Lonsdale Avenue to Lonsdale Quay, and together with the 229 it gives frequent service from the Quay up to 29th Street.

Tips:
- Ask any short-term rental host in Central Lonsdale for the provincial registration number before you pay, and pass on a listing that hides it.
- Ride the 229 or the 230 down Lonsdale Avenue to Lonsdale Quay for the SeaBus. The 230's buses carry a front rack for two bikes.

Q: Are there hotels in Central Lonsdale?
A: No. The City of North Vancouver's three hotels are all in Lower Lonsdale by the water, so a stay in Central Lonsdale means a short-term rental with a provincial registration number.
Q: When does the new Harry Jerome pool open?
A: The City of North Vancouver said on 25 July 2026 that the Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre's aquatics centre would open in fall 2026. North Vancouver Recreation and Culture posts the opening date and the drop-in times.
Q: Where is the Persian food in North Vancouver?
A: Central Lonsdale. Lonsdale Avenue between Keith Road and Highway 1 is the centre of North Vancouver's Persian community. Persian bakeries and restaurants line the street.
Q: How do you get from Central Lonsdale to the SeaBus?
A: Take TransLink's 229 or 230 down Lonsdale Avenue to Lonsdale Quay, or walk about 1.6 km downhill. The SeaBus then crosses to Waterfront Station in 12 minutes.
Q: What does the name Central Lonsdale mean?
A: The name Central Lonsdale means lonsdale comes from the Lonsdale Estates Company of 1882. Its owner, Arthur Pemberton Heywood-Lonsdale (1835–1897), lived in England and never saw the North Vancouver land his company bought.
Q: Is Central Lonsdale a good place to stay?
A: Central Lonsdale puts you among the Persian bakeries and restaurants on Lonsdale Avenue and a short walk from the Harry Jerome pool and rink. The 229 and 230 buses run often enough down the avenue that the SeaBus is easy without a car.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/News-Room/News-Releases/2026/7/25/City-of-North-Vancouver-opens-New-Harry-Jerome-Community-Recreation-Centre-Today https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Truth-and-Reconciliation https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/230/direction/1/schedule https://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php/Coast_Mountain_Bus_Company_route_230_'Upper_Lonsdale_/_Lonsdale_Quay' https://lowerlonsdale.com/stay/ https://www.northshoreheritage.org/blog/2022/7/8/street-names-in-north-vancouver https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Lonsdale https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2089403003 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/165272908 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/23811142 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5061377

### Chinatown
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/chinatown
Type: Town
Also known as: Vancouver Chinatown, Chinatown Vancouver, Vancouver's Chinatown National Historic Site
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.28037, -123.10105
Kind: Neighbourhood
Transport: Stadium–Chinatown station on the Expo Line sits about 320 metres from the Millennium Gate on OpenStreetMap, and TransLink's table puts it 5 minutes from Waterfront.
Hours: The garden closes at 4 pm and the Storytelling Centre at 5 pm, so a visit works best before dinner.
Website: https://www.vancouver-chinatown.com/
Summary: Chinatown suits a half day of history and eating on foot. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden closes at 4 pm and the Chinatown Storytelling Centre at 5 pm, so start in the morning and stay on for dinner at Kissa Tanto or Bao Bei. Both open their doors at 5:30 pm.

Chinatown sits on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). Parks Canada writes that more than 10,000 Chinese labourers came to British Columbia between 1881 and 1885 to build the Canadian Pacific Railway, and many of them settled in Vancouver once the work ended. In 1886 the new city leased 160 acres along Main Street at East Pender to the Chinese community. That lease laid the foundations of Chinatown.
From 1885 to 1923 Canada charged every Chinese person seeking entry a head tax: $50 at first, $100 from 1900 and $500 from 1903. On 1 July 1923 Parliament passed the Chinese Immigration Act, and because it passed on Dominion Day the Chinese Canadian community called it Humiliation Day. Fewer than 50 Chinese immigrants were admitted before its repeal in 1947. The Government of Canada apologized in the House of Commons on 22 June 2006, and it designated Vancouver's Chinatown a National Historic Site on 19 July 2011.
Look up along Pender Street for the recessed-balcony style that Parks Canada names in the designation, where deep balconies sit back from the street under tiled roofs. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden at 578 Carrall Street is a Ming dynasty-style garden home, and its society says it was the first of its kind built outside China. Its listing in October 2026 gave 9:30 am to 4 pm with last entry at 3:30 pm, Wednesday to Sunday, and the garden asks visitors to check its Google listing for changes. A couple of blocks east at 168 East Pender Street, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm with exhibitions and archives on the Chinese Canadian journey.
Kissa Tanto at 263 East Pender Street holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide and releases tables on Tock 30 days ahead at midnight. Bao Bei at 163 Keefer Street and Barbara at 305 East Pender both stay on the guide's recommended list. Michelin gives its Bib Gourmand for good cooking at moderate prices, and Phnom Penh at 244 East Georgia Street holds one in 2026.

Tips:
- Hastings Street runs a block north of Pender through the Downtown Eastside, where many people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs live and use services. Keep valuables out of sight as you would on any downtown street, and call 911 in an emergency.
- The garden allows handheld cameras only, so leave the tripod and the drone at the hotel.
- The garden holds special events at Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival, and visitors are welcome to wear traditional dress for them.
- Kissa Tanto opens Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30 pm, so plan a Monday or Tuesday dinner around Bao Bei, which opens every evening from 5:30 pm.
- The Vancouver Chinatown BIA's free two-day Chinatown Festival ran on 25 and 26 July in 2026, its 24th year.

Q: Is Vancouver's Chinatown a National Historic Site?
A: Yes. The Government of Canada designated Vancouver's Chinatown district a national historic site on 19 July 2011, Parks Canada says, and Victoria's Chinatown received the same status in 1995.
Q: What was the Chinese head tax in Canada?
A: The head tax was a charge Canada placed on every Chinese person seeking entry from 1885: $50 at first, $100 from 1900 and $500 from 1903. The Chinese Immigration Act of 1 July 1923 then shut out almost all Chinese immigration until 1947, and Canada apologized in the House of Commons on 22 June 2006.
Q: Where is the Millennium Gate in Vancouver's Chinatown?
A: The Chinatown Millennium Gate stands on West Pender Street at the entrance to Chinatown, and it opened in 2002. Skwachàys Lodge sits about 70 metres from it on OpenStreetMap.
Q: Is Chinatown a good place to stay?
A: Stay at Skwachàys Lodge beside the Millennium Gate if you want Chinatown and Gastown both on the doorstep. Stadium–Chinatown station is about 300 metres from its door.
Q: How do you get to Chinatown?
A: Stadium–Chinatown station on the Expo Line sits about 320 metres from the Millennium Gate on OpenStreetMap, and TransLink's table puts it 5 minutes from Waterfront.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://parks.canada.ca/culture/cseh-twih/202429 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month/important-events.html https://vancouverchinesegarden.com/visit/ https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/ https://www.vancouver-chinatown.com/ https://www.destinationvancouver.com/neighbourhoods/chinatown https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.destinationvancouver.com/inspirations/food-and-drink/the-2026-michelin-guide-vancouver-is-here https://www.kissatanto.com/ https://www.bao-bei.ca/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Vancouver https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/11008796 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q866741

### Commercial Drive
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/commercial-drive
Type: Town
Also known as: The Drive, Little Italy, Historic Little Italy, Grandview-Woodland
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Grandview Park, Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.27350, -123.07054
Kind: Neighbourhood
Land: The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Transport: Commercial–Broadway station at East Broadway and Commercial Drive serves the Expo and Millennium lines, and the 99 Broadway B-Line runs along Broadway.
Events: Christmas Wonderland on the Drive is on Sunday 29 November 2026 from 2 to 5 pm in Grandview Park. The Eastside Culture Crawl runs from 19 to 22 November 2026. Italian Day returns each June.
Website: https://thedrive.ca/
Summary: Commercial Drive suits travellers who want Little Italy's espresso bars and a SkyTrain hub on the same East Vancouver street, and the trade-off is distance from the beaches on the city's west side.

The first large wave of Italian immigrants reached Vancouver between 1896 and 1914 and settled in what is now Strathcona. By the 1940s and 1950s many families had moved to the north end of Commercial Drive, and the Commercial Drive Business Society says they filled it with cafés and delis. The City of Vancouver designated eight blocks of the Drive as Historic Little Italy in 2016. Italian Day fills the street every June, and in 2026 it ran from noon to 8 pm on Sunday 14 June.
Lunch Lady at 1046 Commercial Drive cooks regional Vietnamese food, and the Commercial Drive Business Society calls its garlic fried noodles ever-popular. Magari by Oca at 1260 Commercial Drive rolls pasta by hand at an open station. Both hold a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Havana at 1212 Commercial Drive keeps its patio going all year, and The Flamingo Room next door puts musicians and comedians on stage late into the night.
Christmas Wonderland on the Drive fills Grandview Park on Sunday 29 November 2026 from 2 to 5 pm. Santa poses for free photos, and horse-drawn carriages give rides along the street before the tree lights up at 5 pm. A week before, the 30th Eastside Culture Crawl opens artists' studios across the Eastside Arts District from 19 to 22 November 2026. Studios open from 5 to 10 pm on the weekdays and from 11 am to 6 pm over the weekend.
Commercial–Broadway station sits at East Broadway and Commercial Drive, where the Expo and Millennium lines meet. The Rio Theatre at 1660 East Broadway runs films and late-night live shows a short walk from the station. Trout Lake's Saturday farmers market at Lakewood Drive and East 13th Avenue ran from 4 April to 31 October in 2026 and stops for the winter.

Tips:
- From downtown, ride the Expo Line from Waterfront Station to Commercial–Broadway and walk north up the Drive.
- Reach Grandview Park by mid-afternoon on 29 November 2026 for the carriage rides, since the tree lighting at 5 pm closes the event.

Q: What is Commercial Drive known for?
A: Commercial Drive is known for Little Italy. The City of Vancouver designated eight blocks of the Drive as Historic Little Italy in 2016, and Italian Day fills the street every June.
Q: How do I get to Commercial Drive from downtown Vancouver?
A: Take the Expo Line from Waterfront Station to Commercial–Broadway station at East Broadway and Commercial Drive.
Q: What's on at Commercial Drive in winter?
A: Christmas Wonderland on the Drive fills Grandview Park on Sunday 29 November 2026 from 2 to 5 pm. The Eastside Culture Crawl opens studios across the Eastside Arts District from 19 to 22 November 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/land-acknowledgement.aspx https://thedrive.ca/littleitaly/ https://thedrive.ca/italianday2026/ https://thedrive.ca/michelin/ https://thedrive.ca/three-restaurants-one-community/ https://thedrive.ca/christmas-2026/ https://thedrive.ca/culturecrawl-2026/ https://www.destinationvancouver.com/neighbourhoods/commercial-drive https://eatlocal.org/markets/trout-lake/ https://riotheatre.ca/ https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1391814 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/28841984

### Creekside
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/creekside
Type: Town
Also known as: Whistler Creekside, Creekside Village
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Coordinates: 50.09453, -122.99103
Kind: Neighbourhood
Transport: YVR Skylynx stops outside Legends Hotel in Creekside by reservation only. Nita Lake Lodge runs a courtesy shuttle to Whistler Village for its guests, subject to availability.
Driving: Turn off Highway 99 at Lake Placid Road soon after you reach Whistler. Highway 99 is signed for winter tires from 1 October to 31 March.
Website: https://www.whistler.com/
Summary: Creekside suits skiers who want a quieter Whistler base with its own gondola up Whistler Mountain. It sits 5 km south of Whistler Village, so a night out in the Village means a car, a bus or a hotel shuttle.

Nita Lake Lodge calls Creekside the original Whistler, and the neighbourhood still has its own gondola station, which loads for Whistler Mountain in winter. You can start a ski day here and never see the Village. Creekside stands on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as the Resort Municipality of Whistler acknowledges.
Book Red Door Bistro well ahead, because its tables for French cooking with a West Coast lean fill quickly from 5 pm daily. Rimrock Cafe on Whistler Road starts dinner at 5:30 pm and holds a Cornucopia evening in November. Over at Creekbread the organic flatbreads come out of a hand-built clay oven, and happy hour runs from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Nita Lake Lodge stands on the lake beside the Whistler train station, and its guests can ride a courtesy shuttle to the Village when it has room. In October 2026 its Lakeside Lounge served a $38 three-course fall dinner every night from 5:30 pm, and walk-ins were welcome. Fix Cafe in the same building opens at 6:30 am with Salt Spring Island Coffee and house-made plant-based ice cream.

Tips:
- Reserve the Creekside stop when you book YVR Skylynx, because the coach calls outside Legends Hotel only on reservation.
- Nita Lake Lodge lends its guests snowshoes in season and commuter bikes for the Valley Trail at no charge.
- WildSafeBC says bears are most active from April to November, and feeding one breaks section 33.1 of BC's Wildlife Act.

Q: How far is Creekside from Whistler Village?
A: Creekside is 5 km south of Whistler Village, Nita Lake Lodge says. The lodge runs a free courtesy shuttle to the Village for its guests when it has room.
Q: Does Creekside have its own gondola?
A: Yes. The Creekside Gondola carries skiers up Whistler Mountain in winter, so a ski day can start in Creekside without a trip to the Village.
Q: Can you take the train to Creekside?
A: In summer, yes. Nita Lake Lodge says the Whistler train station stands steps from its doors and that the rail service runs in the summer months.
Q: Is Creekside a good place to stay?
A: Base in Creekside to ski Whistler Mountain from its own gondola and come back to a quiet lake in the evening. It suits couples and families who don't need the Village bars every night.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistler.ca/ https://www.nitalakelodge.com/faqs https://www.nitalakelodge.com/contact-directions https://www.nitalakelodge.com/dining https://www.nitalakelodge.com/dining/fix-cafe https://www.whistler.com/blog/post/whistler-creekside/ https://www.reddoorbistro.ca/ https://rimrockcafe.com/ https://www.creekbread.com/ https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/the-village/dining/dustys https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/38/ https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7338165 https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/search?q=Creekside%2C+Whistler&format=jsonv2

### Deep Cove
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/deep-cove
Type: Town
Also known as: Deep Cove Village, Deep Cove North Vancouver
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.32680, -122.95030
Kind: Village
Transport: The 211 runs from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver over the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge to Panorama Drive at Naughton Avenue in 45 to 57 minutes, and the 212 links the village with Phibbs Exchange along Dollarton Highway in 16 to 20 minutes (TransLink timetables effective 7 September 2026).
Parking: Deep Cove Park and Panorama Park charge $3 an hour from 8 am to 6 pm between 1 March and 31 October, and the Panorama Park lot has a three-hour limit. Some village streets keep resident-only parking all year.
Rentals: Deep Cove Kayak at 2156 Banbury Road rents kayaks and paddleboards from April, and you can call 604-929-2268 to check the weather-dependent days after Thanksgiving.
Groceries: The Safeway in Parkgate's plaza on Mount Seymour Parkway is 2.8 km west by road.
Website: https://www.dnv.org/programs-and-services/deep-cove
Summary: Deep Cove is the District of North Vancouver's small waterfront village at the mouth of Indian Arm, and it suits anyone after a slow day on the water with a doughnut on Gallant Avenue afterwards. Its catch is summer parking, which the District says fills early and stays full all day, so take the 211 bus from downtown Vancouver, or visit between November and February when the $3 hourly parking charge is off.

Most of the village's cafés and shops line Gallant Avenue, which runs down to Deep Cove Park and the beach. Honey Doughnuts & Goodies at 4373 Gallant has made its doughnuts since 1996 and opens every day from 6 am to 5 pm, with breakfast sandwiches on its own vegan potato bread and JJ Bean espresso behind the counter. At 4369 Gallant, Deepwater Micro Eatery sells takeout tacos and burgers with beer and cider in cans. For a table by the water, Arms Reach Bistro has cooked at 4390 Gallant since 2004 and serves until 9 pm every night.
Deep Cove Kayak rents kayaks and paddleboards from its base at 2156 Banbury Road, and its 2026 rental season opened on 3 April. After Thanksgiving the rental desk opens when the weather allows, and from 5 October 2026 every rental needs full immersion gear under the shop's cold water policy. The guided Winter Explorer Tour runs from November to February by the shop's rate table for paddlers aged 12 and up, and that tour is the way onto Indian Arm in the dark months.
BC Parks describes the shores of Indian Arm as the core of Tsleil-Waututh traditional territory, and the Nation and the Province manage Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park together. BC Parks translates that name as Serpent's Land. Its tent pads on North Twin Island sit 5.5 km up the arm from Deep Cove, and the paddle to Granite Falls takes four to six hours by the park's reckoning. Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park lies five minutes' drive away, and Takaya Tours describes it as an ancestral village site on the inlet. The District's own land acknowledgement names the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and calls these lands unceded.
The 211 leaves Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver and crosses the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge on its way through Phibbs Exchange to Panorama Drive at Naughton Avenue, and the TransLink timetable effective 7 September 2026 gives the run 45 to 57 minutes. Through trips back downtown end early, with the last weekday one leaving the village at 5:45 pm. Drivers pay $3 an hour from 8 am to 6 pm at Deep Cove Park and Panorama Park between 1 March and 31 October. On summer weekends the District points visitors to transit because the lots fill early, and any large tour bus that stops in the village draws a $500 fine.
The Baden-Powell Trail climbs out of the village to the granite lookout at Quarry Rock above Indian Arm, and it is the walk visitors ask about. North Shore Rescue asks every hiker to leave a trip plan with a reliable person and to carry its ten essentials, even on a trail this close to town. A light heads that list, because NSR says lack of light is the main cause of its overdue-hiker callouts, and December daylight goes early under the trees. For the evening, Deep Cove Stage puts on plays at 4360 Gallant Avenue, where the society has performed since 1974 and is now in its 52nd season.

Tips:
- On a sunny summer weekend, take the 211 or arrive early, because the District says the village lots fill early in the day and stay full.
- Weekend through buses to downtown stop sooner than weekday ones: the last 211 to Burrard Station leaves at 5:15 pm on Saturdays and 4:40 pm on Sundays, and later buses end at Phibbs Exchange.
- Over Christmas, Arms Reach Bistro closes from 24 to 26 December, and Honey Doughnuts closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and keeps its usual hours on the other holidays.
- Black bears live in the forest around the village, and WildSafeBC notes that bears in mild climates, or with a steady supply of food, may not den at all. Feeding them is an offence under BC's Wildlife Act, so pack out every scrap.

Q: How do you get to Deep Cove by bus?
A: Take the 211 from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver, which runs through Phibbs Exchange to Panorama Drive at Naughton Avenue in Deep Cove in 45 to 57 minutes on the TransLink timetable effective 7 September 2026. The 212 also links Deep Cove with Phibbs Exchange along Dollarton Highway.
Q: Is parking free in Deep Cove in winter?
A: Yes. Deep Cove Park and Panorama Park charge $3 an hour from 8 am to 6 pm only between 1 March and 31 October, so a November to February visit pays nothing there. The District lists a three-hour limit on the Panorama Park lot, and some streets stay resident-only all year.
Q: Can you kayak in Deep Cove in winter?
A: Yes, on a guided tour. Deep Cove Kayak runs its Winter Explorer Tour from November to February for paddlers aged 12 and up, by the shop's rate table. Its rental desk opened on 3 April in 2026 and opens only when the weather allows after Thanksgiving.
Q: What time does Honey Doughnuts in Deep Cove open?
A: Honey Doughnuts & Goodies at 4373 Gallant Avenue in Deep Cove opens daily from 6 am to 5 pm, holidays included. It closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Q: Is Deep Cove a good place to stay?
A: Base yourself in Deep Cove for early paddles and the Quarry Rock walk before the day crowd arrives. The rooms on offer are guest suites in private homes on the rental sites, and in the District of North Vancouver a legal listing shows its provincial registration number.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Dundarave
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/dundarave
Type: Town
Also known as: Dundarave Village, Dundarave Beach, Dundarave Pier
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.33303, -123.18223
Kind: Village
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Buses: The 250 runs from Georgia at Richards in downtown Vancouver to Marine Drive at 25th Street in 30 minutes at weekday middays, and the 255 comes across from North Vancouver.
Washrooms: The washrooms in Dundarave Park open every day of the year from 6 am to 10 pm.
Dogs: The District of West Vancouver allows leashed dogs on the paved paths in Dundarave Park and keeps them off the beach, the grass and the pier.
Fires: Open fires and beach fires are banned all year anywhere in West Van, and charcoal barbecues are banned in its parks and on its beaches.
Short term rentals: BC's principal-residence rule covers West Van, and every rental listing needs a provincial registration number.
Summary: Dundarave is West Vancouver's beach village at the foot of 25th Street, and it suits a morning on the Centennial Seawalk followed by coffee or a long lunch beside the pier. West Van has few hotel rooms, so plan Dundarave as a half day from downtown Vancouver on the 250 bus, which takes 30 minutes from Georgia Street at weekday middays.

Dundarave Park sits on the water at the foot of 25th Street, with more than 50 metres of sandy beach and nearly a hectare of waterfront. The pier runs out from the park, and this is where the Centennial Seawalk starts its 1.7 kilometres east to the bottom of 18th Street. Seven palm trees grow near the beach because the District was given them in the fall of 2019 from the grounds of the old Earls restaurant near Capilano Road. Look for the German Friendship Globe on the beach as well.
The Beach House at 150 25th Street sits by the water at the pier, with prix fixe menus at lunch and dinner. Tables for four or fewer get a two-hour seating, and a group of five or more books by phone. Up on Marine Drive, Temper Chocolate & Pastry at number 2409 specializes in European pastries and chocolates, and its online orders need 48 hours' notice. Delany's Coffee House at 2424 Marine Drive opens at 6 am on weekdays and 6:30 am at weekends, early enough for coffee before the walk.
The name comes from Dundarave Castle on Loch Fyne in Scotland, which was the ancestral seat of the Macnaghten clan. Russell Elliot Macnaghten taught classics at McGill University College in Vancouver and later at UBC, and in 1909 he and others bought and subdivided land here. BC Geographical Names gives the Gaelic meaning as "the two oars", since the castle was reached by rowboat.
In winter the park washrooms still open every day from 6 am to 10 pm. Lifeguards and the floating swim dock come back in summer, and the dock goes in by late June each year. West of the village, Marine Drive winds on toward Lighthouse Park and Whytecliff Park, where West Van charges for parking all year from 7 am to 10 pm, and the 250 bus follows the same road all the way to Horseshoe Bay.

Tips:
- Walk the seawalk west to east in the morning and finish with a late breakfast on Marine Drive in Ambleside, then catch the 250 back from there.
- Short-term rentals in West Van must show a provincial registration number on the listing, and this guide only links to listings that do.
- Leashed dogs need a lead of two metres or less on the seawalk, and each person may walk two dogs at most.

Q: Can you swim at Dundarave Beach?
A: Yes. Dundarave Park in West Vancouver has a sandy beach with a designated swim area, and lifeguards watch it in summer. In 2025 they worked from 23 June to 1 September, from 1:30 to 6:30 pm on weekdays and noon to 6:30 pm on weekends and holidays, weather permitting.
Q: How long is the seawalk from Dundarave to Ambleside?
A: The Centennial Seawalk runs 1.7 kilometres from Dundarave Park to the bottom of 18th Street in Ambleside. The District of West Vancouver rates it an easy walk, and leashed dogs are allowed on it.
Q: Are dogs allowed on Dundarave Beach?
A: No. West Vancouver keeps dogs off its beaches, and in Dundarave Park they may only use the paved footpaths on a leash of two metres or less.
Q: How do you pronounce Dundarave?
A: BC Geographical Names quotes a 1927 manuscript that says the A in Dundarave is pronounced as in "have".
Q: What does the name Dundarave mean?
A: The name Dundarave means the name comes from Dundarave Castle on Loch Fyne, and BC Geographical Names gives the Gaelic as "the two oars" because the castle was reached by rowboat.
Q: Is Dundarave a good place to stay?
A: Book a West Van rental only when the listing shows its provincial registration number, which BC's short-term rental registry requires. Otherwise base in downtown Vancouver and come over on the bus.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Edgemont Village
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/edgemont-village
Type: Town
Also known as: Edgemont, Edgemont North Vancouver
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: Edgemont Boulevard at Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.33750, -123.10190
Kind: Village
Transit: The 232 stops at Edgemont Boulevard and Highland Boulevard between the Grouse Mountain Skyride and Phibbs Exchange, and the 246 links the village with West Georgia Street downtown.
Groceries: The District lists a grocery store and drug stores in the village.
Library: North Vancouver District Public Library's Capilano branch is at 3045 Highland Boulevard.
Cycling: Bike routes run along Ridgewood Drive and West Queens Road.
Land: The District of North Vancouver acknowledges the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) as the original peoples of the unceded lands it sits on.
Website: https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/edgemont-village
Summary: Edgemont Village is the low-rise high street of Upper Capilano in the District of North Vancouver, and it suits families and couples who want Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park a short bus ride away. Beds are the trade-off, since the District's own account of the village runs to cafés and a library with no hotel among them.

Edgemont Boulevard and Highland Boulevard meet at the heart of the village, and the District treats that corner and Highland Plaza as the place people gather. Its plan keeps the buildings low and the streets on their old crescent grid, which leaves the North Shore mountains in view. A few walls carry murals painted for Vancouver Mural Fest in 2021. The District counts 246 net new homes in the village since its 2011 community plan, from apartments and townhouses to a seniors' assisted living residence.
Cafés and bakeries set the pace on Edgemont Boulevard. Kokomo makes plant-based bowls and smoothies at 3270 Edgemont Boulevard and opens from 9:30 am to 7 pm every day. Farther down the boulevard at 102-3053, BjornBar Bakery has its Edgemont shop, and there is a Delany's coffee house in the village as well. For a rental kitchen, the District lists a grocery store and drug stores.
The 232 bus leaves Edgemont Boulevard at Highland Boulevard and climbs Capilano Road and Nancy Greene Way to the Grouse Mountain Skyride, so a winter evening on Grouse needs no car. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park's entrance sits above the Capilano River's east bank on Capilano Road, and Cleveland Dam holds the river back farther up the same road. Metro Vancouver warns that water released over the dam can raise the river fast. Keep out of any area posted as dangerous in Capilano River Regional Park, and watch the water level whenever you are down by the river.

Tips:
- Ride the 246 from downtown and change to the 232 at Edgemont Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive for the Grouse Mountain Skyride.
- The District updates a map of construction that affects traffic every week, so check it before you drive in.
- A legal short-term rental in the District of North Vancouver runs from the host's own home and must show its District business licence number in the listing. Book only a listing that shows one.
- The District shares its ravines with black bears. Report a bear on 604-990-BEAR (2327), and keep food away from wildlife, since BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed or attract bears, wolves, cougars or coyotes.

Q: How do you get to Edgemont Village from downtown Vancouver by bus?
A: Take the 246 from West Georgia Street. It crosses the Lions Gate Bridge and climbs Capilano Road to the north end of Edgemont Village at Edgemont Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive. The SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and the 236 up Capilano Road make the other route in.
Q: Is Edgemont Village close to Grouse Mountain?
A: Yes. The 232 bus runs from Edgemont Boulevard at Highland Boulevard to the Grouse Mountain Skyride by way of Capilano Road and Nancy Greene Way. The Skyride base sits about 4 km north of Edgemont Village in a straight line, by our measurement from map coordinates.
Q: Are there hotels in Edgemont Village?
A: No. The District of North Vancouver describes the village's cafés, shops, banks and library and names no hotel. The closest ones in this guide are the SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano and the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver on Capilano Road near Marine Drive.
Q: Which side of the Capilano River is Edgemont Village on?
A: The east side. Edgemont Village sits in the District of North Vancouver's Upper Capilano neighbourhood, and the Capilano River runs through the ravines at the neighbourhood's western edge.
Q: Is Edgemont Village a good place to stay?
A: Base yourself here for Grouse Mountain evenings and Capilano canyon days with a village street for coffee and dinner. You sleep in a licensed rental or at the motels down on Capilano Road near Marine Drive, and the 246 runs up the hill from there.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Gastown
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/gastown
Type: Town
Also known as: Gastown Vancouver, Gastown Historic District
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.28366, -123.10624
Kind: Neighbourhood
Transport: Waterfront Station on West Cordova Street sits about 450 metres west of the middle of Gastown, and the SeaBus, the Canada Line, the Expo Line and the West Coast Express all stop there.
Parking: The Gastown BIA counts more than 2,000 covered spaces in the neighbourhood's parkades, and Evo car share has dedicated parking at Lot 31 on 160 Water Street.
Bike share: The Gastown BIA lists two Mobi bike-share stations inside the neighbourhood.
Website: https://gastown.org/
Summary: Gastown suits a first night in Vancouver built around dinner and a cocktail, and the Gastown BIA puts it a five-minute walk from the cruise terminal at Canada Place. Its red-brick paving on Water Street turns slick in winter rain, so pack shoes with some grip.

Gastown sits on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and Parks Canada notes that this shore of Burrard Inlet mattered to all three peoples before Europeans arrived. The neighbourhood itself grew from one saloon. Parks Canada says that in 1867 Captain John “Gassy Jack” Deighton persuaded some mill workers to build him a bar on the south side of the inlet, and the settlement around it took his nickname. A fire in 1886 cleared out its ramshackle first buildings, and the brick and stone that replaced them still line Water and Cordova streets.
The Government of Canada recognized the Gastown Historic District as a National Historic Site on 20 April 2009. Its listing counts 141 buildings, most of them put up between 1886 and 1914, and it protects the open views north up each cross street to the mountains above North Vancouver. The steam clock at Water and Cambie streets dates from 1977, and Destination Vancouver counts it among only a few steam clocks in the world. The bollards and the red-brick paving on Water Street came out of a 1970s beautification push, after a heritage movement had fought off plans for large-scale demolition.
L'Abattoir at 217 Carrall Street and PiDGiN at 350 Carrall both made the 2026 Michelin Guide's recommended list, and Ask for Luigi at 305 Alexander Street sits on it too. Walk east along Powell Street for St. Lawrence at number 269, where the Québécois cooking holds one Michelin star, and The Mackenzie Room at 415 has a recommendation of its own. Clough Club and Pourhouse both poured happy hours during Vancouver Cocktail Week in March 2026, when the Gastown BIA billed the neighbourhood as the week's headquarters.
The Powell Street Festival first ran in 1977, and its society works from the area it calls Paueru Gai. Its own pages say people know that area today as the Downtown Eastside. In 1942 the federal government ordered more than 21,000 people of Japanese origin away from the coast under the War Measures Act and sold the property it had confiscated from them. They regained the right to live anywhere in Canada in 1949, and Canada apologized in the House of Commons with an offer of compensation in September 1988.

Tips:
- Hastings Street along Gastown's southern edge runs through the Downtown Eastside, where many people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs live and use services. Keep valuables out of sight as you would on any downtown street, and call 911 in an emergency.
- In summer the Gastown BIA runs free live music on Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 pm at Maple Tree Square and at two corners of Water Street; the 2026 series ran from 16 July to 3 September.
- Vancouver Cocktail Week ran from 1 to 8 March in 2026 with a Gastown cocktail crawl on its opening Sunday, so watch the Gastown BIA's site in February for the 2027 dates.
- Book St. Lawrence before you travel if you want it on a Friday or Saturday night.

Q: Is Gastown walkable from the Canada Place cruise terminal?
A: Yes. The Gastown BIA puts Gastown two blocks east of the cruise ship terminal and the Vancouver Convention Centre, and it says the walk from either takes five minutes.
Q: Why is it called Gastown?
A: Gastown takes its name from Captain John “Gassy Jack” Deighton. Parks Canada says that in 1867 he persuaded mill workers on the south side of Burrard Inlet to build him a saloon, and the settlement that grew around it became known as Gastown.
Q: Is Gastown a National Historic Site?
A: Yes. The Gastown Historic District became a National Historic Site of Canada on 20 April 2009, and its listing covers 141 buildings put up mostly between 1886 and 1914.
Q: How do you get from Gastown to North Vancouver?
A: Walk to Waterfront Station on West Cordova Street and ride the SeaBus across Burrard Inlet to Lonsdale Quay. Waterfront Station sits about 450 metres west of the middle of Gastown on OpenStreetMap.
Q: Is Gastown a good place to stay?
A: Base in or beside Gastown if you plan to eat out every night and want Waterfront Station within a few blocks, since the SeaBus to North Vancouver and the Canada Line to the airport both leave from it.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Horseshoe Bay
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/horseshoe-bay
Type: Town
Also known as: Horseshoe Bay Village, Whytecliff, White Cliff City
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.37506, -123.27476
Kind: Village
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Buses: The 257 express and the 250 run between the ferry terminal and downtown Vancouver. On the timetable effective 7 September 2026 the last 257 leaves the terminal at 12:20 am on weeknights, 11:20 pm on Saturdays and 11:30 pm on Sundays, and BC Ferries warns that transit may not be running when a late sailing lands.
Taxis: A taxi stand sits at the ferry terminal.
Washrooms: Public washrooms are in Horseshoe Bay Park on the shore walk.
Dogs: The District of West Vancouver allows leashed dogs on the paved paths in Horseshoe Bay Park and off-leash dogs in Whytecliff Park east of Marine Drive.
Wildlife: BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed or attract bears, cougars, coyotes and wolves, so pack picnic food away in the parks.
Short term rentals: BC's principal-residence rule covers West Van, and every rental listing needs a provincial registration number.
Summary: Horseshoe Bay is the ferry village at the western tip of West Vancouver, and it suits anyone with a sailing to catch who wants fish and chips on Bay Street first. Rooms are scarce, with the Horseshoe Bay Motel a minute's walk from the terminal and a 42-room hotel approved for Bay Street in July 2026 still waiting on an opening date.

Horseshoe Bay marks the entrance to Howe Sound at the western end of West Van, and its terminal is one of BC Ferries' busiest. Sailings leave for Langdale on the Sunshine Coast and Departure Bay in Nanaimo, and the Bowen Island boat docks at Snug Cove. Anyone driving onto a Departure Bay sailing has to book and pay ahead, since BC Ferries no longer sells drive-up fares on that route. The village itself is a couple of streets around Bay Street and Royal Avenue, with Horseshoe Bay Park on the water.
Troll's at 6408 Bay Street has been frying fish since Joe and Dorothy Troll opened it in 1946, at first only on weekends and holidays for the local fishermen. Gary and Carol Troll took over in 1972, and Gary's son Ab opens the doors every morning now. Troll's serves from 8 am to 7 pm daily with takeout from 11 am. Closing time depends on foot traffic, the family says, so call 604-921-7755 before you come in the evening. Olive & Anchor shares the corner at 6418 Bay Street and cooks burgers and seafood.
West Vancouver council approved a 42-room hotel for 6408 to 6418 Bay Street on 22 June 2026, with a corner restaurant and a café on the ground floor. Reports on the vote say Troll's will close at the end of 2027 to make way for it. The plans show the Spirit Gallery staying on in the western retail bay of the new building, and nobody has announced when the hotel will open.
Sewell's Marina at 6409 Bay Street has worked the bay since Dan Sewell Sr. arrived for the salmon fishing in the 1920s, and four generations on it runs about 400 slips. Its guided charters fish year-round for five species of salmon in Howe Sound and the Strait of Georgia. On the marina, the Lookout coffee shop pours Counterpart Coffee and doubles as a tourist information desk, and it asks you to check Google for its current hours. Whytecliff Park is a 25 to 30 minute walk by the motel's reckoning, and West Van charges for parking there all year from 7 am to 10 pm.
Plan the trip home before you board a late boat back. BC Ferries warns that public transit may not be running when a late sailing lands, and the 257 express and the 250 both run into Vancouver. A taxi stand waits at the terminal.

Tips:
- Troll's opens at 8 am, early enough for breakfast before a morning sailing.
- If you're driving onto a Departure Bay sailing, book and pay in advance, because BC Ferries no longer sells drive-up fares on that route.
- Coming off the Trans-Canada Highway, take Exit 1 and follow the signs for Horseshoe Bay Village.

Q: Can you walk from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal to the village?
A: Yes. The Horseshoe Bay Motel on Royal Avenue puts the terminal a minute's walk from its door, and Troll's on Bay Street sits two minutes from the motel.
Q: Do you need to book the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo?
A: Yes, if you're driving. BC Ferries requires everyone travelling by vehicle from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay in Nanaimo to book and pay in advance, and it no longer sells drive-up fares on that route.
Q: Is Troll's in Horseshoe Bay closing?
A: Yes. Reports on West Vancouver council's 22 June 2026 approval of a 42-room hotel at 6408 to 6418 Bay Street say Troll's will close at the end of 2027. Until then Troll's opens daily from 8 am to 7 pm.
Q: What was Horseshoe Bay called before?
A: Horseshoe Bay was surveyed as White Cliff City in 1909, and its post office and railway station went by Whytecliff because Colonel Albert Whyte bought land around the bay and persuaded the railway to spell the station name that way. BC Geographical Names changed the settlement's name to Horseshoe Bay on 28 July 1945 as the preferred local name.
Q: What does the name Horseshoe Bay mean?
A: The name Horseshoe Bay means the bay's horseshoe shape gave the name, which an 1892 survey plan already used and BC Geographical Names adopted in 1945 as the preferred local name.
Q: Is Horseshoe Bay a good place to stay?
A: Stay the night before an early sailing and the walk to the terminal takes a minute, by the motel's own count.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Kitsilano
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/kitsilano
Type: Town
Also known as: Kits, Kits Beach, West 4th
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: West 4th Avenue at Yew Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.26817, -123.15515
Kind: Neighbourhood
Population: 43,045
Land: The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Transport: The 99 Broadway B-Line and the 9 run along West Broadway, and the 84 4th Avenue Express runs along West 4th. The Millennium Line extension under Broadway is scheduled to open to Arbutus Street in late 2027.
Markets: The winter farmers market runs on Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm at West 10th Avenue and Trafalgar Street from 8 November 2026 to 25 April 2027, with closures on 27 December and 3 January.
Beach: City of Vancouver lifeguards covered Kits Beach from 16 May to 7 September in 2026. Adults 19 and over may drink at Kitsilano Beach from 11 am to 9 pm between the May long weekend and 30 September under City rules.
Population: Kitsilano counted 43,045 residents in the 2016 census.
Website: https://www.destinationvancouver.com/neighbourhoods/kitsilano
Summary: Kitsilano suits couples and families who want a beach neighbourhood on English Bay with cafés along West 4th Avenue, and the trade-off is a bus ride downtown, because the SkyTrain extension under Broadway is scheduled to reach Arbutus Street in late 2027.

Kitsilano runs from Burrard Street west to Alma Street and south to 16th Avenue. Its shops and restaurants line West 4th Avenue and West Broadway, and heritage houses fill the tree-lined streets between them. Kits Beach looks north across English Bay to the North Shore mountains, and the seawall path from the beach rounds Vanier Park on its way to Granville Island. Destination Vancouver times the walk from Kitsilano to Granville Island at 37 minutes.
Destination Vancouver calls Kits Pool the longest saltwater pool in North America. The City of Vancouver scheduled its 2026 season to close on 13 September, and it says the pool has passed 50 years and reached its end-of-life phase. City lifeguards covered Kits Beach from 16 May to 7 September in 2026, so nobody watches the water in winter. On a wet day, walk east to Vanier Park, where the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and the Vancouver Maritime Museum keep you dry.
On Sundays from 8 November 2026 to 25 April 2027, the Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market sets up from 10 am to 2 pm at Kitsilano Secondary School on West 10th Avenue at Trafalgar Street. More than 50 farms and producers sell there beside food and coffee trucks. It skips 27 December and 3 January. The Naam at 2724 West 4th Avenue has cooked vegetarian and vegan food for 50 years, and on weekdays its breakfast menu runs until 4 pm.
At the foot of the Burrard Street Bridge, the Squamish Nation community of Sen̓áḵw (Kitsilano IR 6) is now renting homes on the site of an old village. Its own site calls Sen̓áḵw a modern Sḵwx̱wú7mesh village. The name Kitsilano is an English spelling of X̱ats'alanexw, which was the Squamish name of August Jack Khatsahlano.

Tips:
- For the winter market, take a Broadway bus to Macdonald Street and walk two blocks east to Trafalgar Street and one block south.
- Drivers heading to the winter market should park on West 12th Avenue or West Broadway, because the streets beside the school keep their parking for residents.

Q: Is Kitsilano a good place to stay in Vancouver in winter?
A: Yes. Kitsilano puts Kits Beach and the seawall to Granville Island at the door, and its Sunday winter farmers market runs from 8 November 2026 to 25 April 2027. Buses on Broadway and 4th Avenue carry you downtown.
Q: Is Kits Pool open in winter?
A: No. The City of Vancouver scheduled Kitsilano Pool's 2026 season to close on 13 September 2026, and it says the outdoor pool has passed 50 years and reached its end-of-life phase.
Q: How do I get from YVR to Kitsilano by transit?
A: Take the Canada Line from YVR to Broadway–City Hall station and change to the 99 B-Line west along Broadway. The SkyTrain extension under Broadway is scheduled to reach Arbutus Street in late 2027.
Q: Where does the name Kitsilano come from?
A: Kitsilano is an English spelling of X̱ats'alanexw, which was the Squamish name of August Jack Khatsahlano.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/land-acknowledgement.aspx https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/ready-set-splash-outdoor-pool-and-beach-season-begins-may-2026.aspx https://www.destinationvancouver.com/neighbourhoods/kitsilano https://eatlocal.org/markets/kitsilano-winter/ https://senakw.com/ https://thenaam.com/ https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/84/direction/1/schedule https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/9/direction/1/schedule https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/broadway-subway-surrey-langley-skytrain-construction-update-september-2026 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsilano https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4179275 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11159330525

### Lower Lonsdale
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/lower-lonsdale
Type: Town
Also known as: LoLo, The Shipyards District, Shipyards District
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.31267, -123.07784
Kind: Neighbourhood
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
SeaBus: 12 minutes to Waterfront Station. Every 15 minutes through the day and every 10 minutes at weekday peaks. Last boat from Lonsdale Quay at 1:00 am Monday to Saturday and 11:00 pm on Sundays and holidays.
Buses: The Lonsdale Quay bus exchange sends the 230 up Lonsdale Avenue and the 236 to Grouse Mountain.
Skating: Shipyards Skate Plaza is free with your own skates. Rentals stop at 7:30 pm, and the rink reopens for 2026/27 in late November.
Short term rentals: BC's principal-residence rule covers the City of North Vancouver, and each rental unit needs its own provincial registration number.
Summary: Lower Lonsdale is the easiest base in North Vancouver for a trip without a car, because the SeaBus crosses from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay in 12 minutes and all three of the neighbourhood's hotels stand within about 400 metres of the terminal. Lonsdale Avenue climbs from the water the whole way north, and the ski hills are a bus ride away.

Lower Lonsdale climbs Lonsdale Avenue from the SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay up to Keith Road at the north end of Victoria Park. Beside the terminal, the Lonsdale Quay Market holds more than 60 locally owned businesses, and the Polygon Gallery sits next door at 101 Carrie Cates Court. In winter, walk east to the Shipyards Skate Plaza, where 12,000 square feet of ice costs nothing if you bring skates. The City of North Vancouver says the rink reopens for 2026/27 in late November. Plan around the half-hour ice cleans at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 pm.
Most of the eating happens between the water and 3rd Street. The Lower Lonsdale Business Improvement Area lists close to 60 places to eat and drink. For breakfast there's Jam Cafe on East 1st Street, and Fishworks at 91 Lonsdale cooks seafood. At 93 Lonsdale, 49th Parallel Coffee pours in the Keith Block, which went up in 1908. The breweries sit a few blocks east, where Streetcar Brewing, North Point Brewing, Beere Brewing and La Cerveceria Astilleros share East 1st Street and East Esplanade. Strathcona Beer Co. pours inside the Quay itself.
Lower Lonsdale is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). Just west of the Quay along West Esplanade is the Squamish Nation community of Eslhá7an (Mission IR 1), and St. Paul's Church stands on its waterfront. On a wet afternoon the Museum of North Vancouver (MONOVA) at 115 West Esplanade keeps you indoors with the city's history. Further east, Moodyville Park takes its name from Sewell Moody's sawmill. North Shore Heritage counts that mill as the first organized settler community on this side of Burrard Inlet.

Tips:
- The last SeaBus to Waterfront leaves Lonsdale Quay at 1:00 am Monday to Saturday and at 11:00 pm on Sundays and holidays, on TransLink's current schedule.
- Bring your own skates to the Shipyards and the ice is free. Skate rentals stop at 7:30 pm.
- For Grouse Mountain, catch TransLink's 236 at the Lonsdale Quay bus exchange. Its front rack holds two bikes.
- Ask for a Harbourview room at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier or a patio room at the Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel if you want to watch the SeaBus come and go.

Q: How long is the SeaBus from downtown Vancouver to Lower Lonsdale?
A: The SeaBus takes 12 minutes from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay in Lower Lonsdale, according to TransLink. Boats leave every 15 minutes through the day and every 10 minutes at weekday rush hours.
Q: Is the Shipyards skating rink in North Vancouver free?
A: Yes. The Shipyards Skate Plaza in Lower Lonsdale is free for anyone who brings skates, and rentals cost extra. The City of North Vancouver says it reopens for the 2026/27 season in late November.
Q: Can you get from Lower Lonsdale to Grouse Mountain by bus?
A: Yes. TransLink's 236 runs between Lonsdale Quay and Grouse Mountain, so you can ride from the Lower Lonsdale hotels to the mountain without a car.
Q: Which hotels are in Lower Lonsdale?
A: Lower Lonsdale has three hotels. The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier and the Seaside Hotel stand on Victory Ship Way in the Shipyards, and the Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel takes the third floor of the Lonsdale Quay Market building.
Q: What does the name Lower Lonsdale mean?
A: The name Lower Lonsdale means lonsdale comes from the Lonsdale Estates Company of 1882. Its owner, Arthur Pemberton Heywood-Lonsdale (1835–1897), lived in England and never saw the North Vancouver land his company bought.
Q: Is Lower Lonsdale a good place to stay?
A: You can step off the SeaBus and be at the market or the hotel desk in a few minutes on foot. The Lonsdale Quay bus exchange sends the 236 to Grouse Mountain and the 230 up Lonsdale Avenue, and the last SeaBus back to downtown Vancouver leaves at 1:00 am Monday to Saturday.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Lynn Valley
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/lynn-valley
Type: Town
Also known as: Lynn Valley Village, Lynn Valley Town Centre, Lynn Valley North Vancouver
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: Lynn Valley Road at Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.33640, -123.03860
Kind: Neighbourhood
Transit: The 228 links Lonsdale Quay with the Lynn Valley bus loop and Upper Lynn, and the 210 runs from Burrard Station downtown by way of Phibbs Exchange.
Library: North Vancouver District Public Library's Lynn Valley branch is at 1277 Lynn Valley Road.
Shopping: Lynn Valley Centre is the mall in the village core.
Land: The District of North Vancouver acknowledges the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) as the original peoples of the unceded lands it sits on.
Website: https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/lynn-valley-town-centre
Summary: Lynn Valley is the District of North Vancouver's town centre at Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, and it suits walkers and mountain bikers who want Lynn Canyon Park and Lynn Headwaters Regional Park up the road. Downtown Vancouver is the trade-off, because it sits a bus and a SeaBus away.

Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway cross at the centre of the neighbourhood, and the District built its town centre around the Lynn Valley library and the civic plaza beside it. Lynn Valley Centre holds the everyday shopping next door. Delany's pours coffee on Lynn Valley Village Plaza. The District counts Lynn Valley as one of its two larger hubs for housing and services, and older buildings keep giving way to new apartments, so check its weekly construction traffic map before you drive in.
From the bus loop the 228 carries on up Lynn Valley Road, and the Peters Road stop is the one for Lynn Canyon Park and its suspension bridge. Farther up the road the End of the Line General Store sells JJ Bean coffee and its gluten-free, vegan Trail Pucks from 9 am to 5 pm every day. Its corner at 4193 Lynn Valley Road was the last stop on the Lynn Valley trolley line in 1910, and the shop took its name from that.
Lynn Canyon pulls crowds to its pools on hot days. The District's fire chief has warned of rocks hidden under the surface and water cold enough to bring on hypothermia within minutes, and people have died jumping from the cliffs. Stay on the trails and behind the fences in every season.
Above the village, Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve run deep into Metro Vancouver's forest, and the Mount Fromme trails climb the slope to the west. North Shore Rescue answers about 130 calls a year and asks everyone to leave a trip plan and carry the ten essentials in every season. Running out of light is the main reason its volunteers go looking for overdue hikers. Start early on a short winter day, and expect phones to lose signal in the trees.

Tips:
- From downtown, the 210 runs from Burrard Station through Phibbs Exchange and up Mountain Highway to Lynn Valley with no SeaBus change.
- Metro Vancouver has closed the paved lot at Lynn Headwaters for construction, and parking remains in the gravel lots and the marked roadside spaces (checked 16 October 2026).
- The province named the District of North Vancouver a Bear Smart Community on 8 July 2024. Report a bear on 604-990-BEAR (2327), and keep food away from wildlife, since BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed or attract bears, wolves, cougars or coyotes.
- A legal short-term rental in the District of North Vancouver runs from the host's own home and must show its District business licence number in the listing. Book only a listing that shows one.

Q: Can you take the bus from Lynn Valley to Lynn Canyon Park?
A: Yes. The 228 runs up Lynn Valley Road from the Lynn Valley bus loop, and its Peters Road stop serves Lynn Canyon Park.
Q: How do you get to Lynn Valley from downtown Vancouver?
A: Take the 210 from Burrard Station, which runs through Phibbs Exchange and up Mountain Highway to the Lynn Valley bus loop. The SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and the 228 make the other route.
Q: Why is it called Lynn Valley?
A: Lynn Valley is named for Sapper John Linn of the Royal Engineers, who built a house by the creek in 1869. His surname was often misspelled Lynn, and that spelling came into early use, according to Veterans Affairs Canada.
Q: Is there a hotel in Lynn Valley?
A: Not in the town centre. The DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver at 700 Old Lillooet Road in Lynnmour is the closest hotel this guide lists, with 162 rooms and an indoor pool.
Q: What does the name Lynn Valley mean?
A: Lynn Valley comes from the local name Linn, meaning the valley takes its name from Sapper John Linn of the Royal Engineers, whose surname was often misspelled Lynn until that spelling stuck. Linn sailed to British Columbia with the Columbia Detachment in 1859 and stayed on when it disbanded in 1863. In 1869 he moved his family from New Westminster to a house he built on the north shore of Burrard Inlet, east of the creek that now carries the name, and he died in April 1876. The federal register records Lynn Valley as a name on 19 July 1979.
Q: Is Lynn Valley a good place to stay?
A: Stay here if your days start on a trail. The 228 runs on up Lynn Valley Road toward Lynn Canyon, and Metro Vancouver puts the Lynn Headwaters entrance about 1.5 km on foot from the bus stop.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/lynn-valley-town-centre https://www.dnv.org/programs-and-services/lynn-valley https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/node/159554 https://www.northshoreheritage.org/blog/2023/9/19/john-linn-and-his-promised-land https://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/27180.html https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/228/direction/0/schedule https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/210/direction/0/schedule https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lynn-headwaters-regional-park https://www.northshorerescue.com/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7283322 https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/first-responders-issue-warning-to-would-be-cliff-jumpers-in-lynn-canyon-park https://www.dnv.org/your-home-property/living-safely-bears-and-other-wildlife https://wildsafebc.com/species/coyote/ https://www.dnv.org/business-development/short-term-rental-business https://www.eotl.ca/ https://delanyscoffee.com/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1323048336 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Valley

### Main Street
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/main-street
Type: Town
Also known as: Main, Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, Main Street Vancouver
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Main Street at East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.26291, -123.10097
Kind: Neighbourhood
Land: The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Transport: The #3 Main bus runs along Main Street. Main Street–Science World station on the Expo Line sits at the north end, and the 9 and the 99 B-Line cross Main on Broadway. A Mount Pleasant station on the Broadway extension is scheduled to open in late 2027.
Markets: The Riley Park Winter Farmers Market runs on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm at 30th Avenue and Ontario Street from 7 November 2026 to 27 March 2027, with closures on 26 December and 2 January. The summer Mount Pleasant market at 8th Avenue and Guelph Street ended its 2026 season on 1 November.
Website: https://www.destinationvancouver.com/neighbourhoods/mount-pleasant
Summary: Main Street suits food lovers and vintage shoppers who want Michelin-listed cooking and brewery taprooms within walking distance in Mount Pleasant and Riley Park, and the trade-off is distance from the water, since downtown Vancouver and the beaches sit a bus or SkyTrain ride away.

Main Street climbs south from the False Creek flats through Mount Pleasant and on into Riley Park. Destination Vancouver traces the neighbourhood's beer to 1888, when a German-born businessman opened Mount Pleasant's first brewery. Taprooms and owner-run vintage stores now spread along Main and the blocks off it. Brassneck Brewery at 2148 Main Street opens at 2 pm on most days and at noon on Saturdays.
Anh and Chi at 3388 Main Street cooks Vietnamese food and has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year from 2022 to 2026. It opens at 11 am and stays open late. Tables are booked by donation, and $10 a person goes to local nonprofits.
From 7 November 2026 to 27 March 2027, the Riley Park Winter Farmers Market fills the corner of 30th Avenue and Ontario Street every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. More than 85 farms and producers sell there beside food and coffee trucks, and the market takes 26 December and 2 January off. Ride the #3 Main bus or the Canada Line to King Edward station. Drivers should use the gravel lot, because the Hillcrest Community Centre lots are for centre patrons.
The north end of Main meets the Expo Line at Main Street–Science World station on Terminal Avenue, and Science World and Pacific Central Station sit on either side of it. Under Broadway, the Millennium Line extension adds a Mount Pleasant station when it opens, and that opening is scheduled for late 2027. Until then the 9 and the 99 B-Line carry Broadway across Main.

Tips:
- Brassneck closes at 10 pm on Sundays and Mondays and at 11 pm the rest of the week.
- For the winter market, the #33 bus and the Canada Line to King Edward station both get you close, and the market keeps bike racks.

Q: Is Main Street a good area to stay in Vancouver?
A: Yes, for food. Main Street runs through Mount Pleasant and Riley Park, with Michelin-listed Anh and Chi at 3388 Main Street and a Saturday winter farmers market at 30th Avenue and Ontario Street from 7 November 2026 to 27 March 2027.
Q: When is the Riley Park winter farmers market?
A: The Riley Park Winter Farmers Market runs on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm at 30th Avenue and Ontario Street from 7 November 2026 to 27 March 2027. It is closed on 26 December and 2 January.
Q: Is there a SkyTrain station on Main Street?
A: Yes. Main Street–Science World station on the Expo Line sits at Main Street and Terminal Avenue, and a Mount Pleasant station on the Broadway extension is scheduled to open in late 2027.
Q: How do you get to Main Street?
A: The #3 Main bus runs along Main Street. Main Street–Science World station on the Expo Line sits at the north end, and the 9 and the 99 B-Line cross Main on Broadway. A Mount Pleasant station on the Broadway extension is scheduled to open in late 2027.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/land-acknowledgement.aspx https://www.destinationvancouver.com/neighbourhoods/mount-pleasant https://eatlocal.org/markets/riley-park-winter/ https://eatlocal.org/markets/mount-pleasant/ https://www.anhandchi.com/ https://brassneck.ca/ https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/3/direction/1/schedule https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/broadway-subway-surrey-langley-skytrain-construction-update-september-2026 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13646024 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10966144231

### Parkgate
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/parkgate
Type: Town
Also known as: Parkgate Village, Parkgate Shopping Centre
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.31690, -122.97020
Kind: Neighbourhood
Transport: The 211 runs from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver through Phibbs Exchange to Mount Seymour Parkway at Parkgate Avenue and on to Deep Cove, and the 215 runs from Phibbs Exchange up Mount Seymour Road to Indian River Drive (TransLink timetables effective 7 September 2026).
Groceries: Safeway and COBS Bread trade in the plaza at Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road.
Pharmacy: Shoppers Drug Mart Parkgate Shopping Centre at 3650 Mount Seymour Parkway holds a Canada Post counter and answers on 604-924-1788.
ATM: BMO and BlueShore Financial both have branches in the plaza.
Shuttle: Mt Seymour's winter shuttle loads in front of Parkgate Community Centre, and a return seat cost $10 online in 2025/26. The 2026/27 schedule had not been posted on 16 October 2026.
Driving: Mount Seymour Road starts at the plaza, and BC Parks closes the road's gate from 10 pm to 7 am between mid-November and mid-April.
Website: https://www.dnv.org/programs-and-services/seymour
Summary: Parkgate in the District of North Vancouver suits Mount Seymour skiers and Deep Cove visitors who need a supermarket run or the resort's winter shuttle, and its trade-off is a suburban shopping plaza on Mount Seymour Parkway where errands come before atmosphere. Mount Seymour Road starts at the plaza's corner, and Deep Cove village is 2.8 km east by road.

Parkgate is one of the neighbourhoods in the District's Seymour community, which the District calls family-oriented and home to the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Its centre is the plaza where Mount Seymour Road leaves Mount Seymour Parkway and starts the climb to the provincial park. Shoppers Drug Mart calls the place Parkgate Shopping Centre and keeps a Canada Post counter at 3650 Mount Seymour Parkway. A Safeway and a COBS Bread bakery share the block, so this is the place to stock up before a day on the mountain.
In winter the Mt Seymour shuttle bus loads in front of Parkgate Community Centre and the library, and a return seat cost $10 in the 2025/26 season, bought online before boarding. When we read the resort's page on 16 October 2026 it said the 2026/27 schedule would come later in the year. Shuttle riders may not park at the mall, the library, the community centre or the lots by Rupert Station, and the resort points them to Banff Court, Indian River Road, Anne MacDonald Way and Parkgate Park, where parking runs from 7 am to 6 pm. Some buses come from a third-party operator that bars ski boots on board, so wear shoes for the ride.
The same library lot serves Deep Cove Stage's matinee shuttle, which leaves at 1:30 pm from the north lot off Banff Court for $7, bought with your theatre ticket. It seats 21 and brings you back after the show, which saves a parking hunt in Deep Cove on a busy afternoon. The theatre notes that the bus isn't wheelchair accessible. By car the village is about five minutes east in light traffic.
Quick food in the plaza comes mostly from chains such as A&W and Subway. For a sit-down meal or a coffee with a view, carry on to Gallant Avenue in Deep Cove, where Honey Doughnuts and Arms Reach Bistro sit close to the water. The 211 from downtown Vancouver stops on Mount Seymour Parkway at Parkgate Avenue on its way there, and the 215 from Phibbs Exchange turns up Mount Seymour Road to Indian River Drive. To reach the ski area without a car, take the winter shuttle.

Tips:
- Buy Mt Seymour shuttle seats online before you leave home, because the driver takes no payment.
- Park on Banff Court, Indian River Road or Anne MacDonald Way for the ski shuttle, since the resort bars its riders from the mall and library lots.
- Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the shuttle's departure time, as the resort asks.
- Season pass holders ride the Mt Seymour shuttle free with no booking, and the resort fills those seats first come, first served.

Q: Where does the Mount Seymour shuttle leave from in North Vancouver?
A: The Mt Seymour shuttle bus leaves from in front of Parkgate Community Centre and the Parkgate Library on Banff Court in Parkgate. A return seat cost $10 in the 2025/26 season, bought online in advance, and the resort had not posted its 2026/27 schedule on 16 October 2026.
Q: Can you park at Parkgate for the Mount Seymour shuttle?
A: No. Mt Seymour bars shuttle riders from the Parkgate mall, library and community centre lots, and asks them to park on Banff Court, Indian River Road or Anne MacDonald Way, or in Parkgate Park between 7 am and 6 pm.
Q: How far is Parkgate from Deep Cove?
A: Parkgate is 2.8 km from Deep Cove by road, about five minutes by car in light traffic. The 211 bus links the two along Mount Seymour Parkway.
Q: Is Parkgate a good place to stay?
A: Parkgate works as the staging stop for Mount Seymour, because the resort's winter shuttle loads outside the community centre and Mount Seymour Road starts at the corner of the plaza. Sleep in Deep Cove, 2.8 km east by road, or in a Lonsdale hotel and ride the bus out.
Q: How do you get to Parkgate?
A: The 211 runs from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver through Phibbs Exchange to Mount Seymour Parkway at Parkgate Avenue and on to Deep Cove, and the 215 runs from Phibbs Exchange up Mount Seymour Road to Indian River Drive (TransLink timetables effective 7 September 2026).
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Pemberton
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/pemberton
Type: Town
Also known as: Village of Pemberton, Pemberton Valley, Pemberton BC
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Village of Pemberton
Coordinates: 50.32038, -122.80808
Kind: Village
Population: 3,407
Transport: BC Transit's Route 99 Pemberton Commuter runs ten trips a day each way, seven days a week, between the Gondola Transit Exchange in Whistler Village and the Blackbird Bakery stop in Pemberton. It takes 37 minutes and makes no stops between the two. An adult single ride costs $4.50, and the $12 Dual DayPASS covers the Pemberton and Whistler buses for the day. Some trips run a smaller bus with limited room.
Taxis: Tourism Pemberton says Pemberton has no taxi service, so a ride from Whistler means a Whistler taxi, the bus or a private transfer.
Driving: Tourism Pemberton gives 2.5 hours from Vancouver on Highway 99 and 30 minutes past Whistler. Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton is a signed winter tire route from 1 October to 31 March, and the road carries on north of Pemberton as the Duffey Lake Road to Lillooet.
Visitor information: The visitor information kiosk at 7424 Frontier Street opens Thursday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm between May and October.
Website: https://www.tourismpembertonbc.com/
Summary: Pemberton suits backcountry skiers and riders who want a farm village half an hour north of Whistler, with Whistler Blackcomb 37 minutes away on the commuter bus. Getting around is the catch, because Route 99 runs ten times a day and Pemberton has no taxi service.

The Village of Pemberton stands on the unceded traditional territory of the Líl̓wat Nation, and it says it honours the language, culture and history of the Lil̓wat7úl. The Nation calls itself the third largest First Nation in British Columbia. It counts more than 2,275 members, and most of them live near Mount Currie, just east of the village on Highway 99. Their language is Ucwalmícwts, which the Nation translates as the language of the people, and the Nation describes itself as separate and distinct with cultural and kinship ties to the St̓át̓y̓emc Nation.
The Lil̓wat7úl Culture Centre in Mount Currie is the hub for the Nation's language and culture programs, from cedar hats and regalia to salves made with plants harvested on the land. Its retail store at 125 Lillooet Lake Road sells clothing, beads, craft supplies and medicinal products made by Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs from the community and across the province. The Nation's page lists the store open from 9 am to 2:30 pm on Mondays and from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Friday. It closes at weekends, and the Nation says it has cut the hours back for the season to run more programs out on the land.
The Route 99 bus from Whistler ends at the Blackbird Bakery stop, and the village's cafés sit close by on Arbutus Street. Mount Currie Coffee Co. opens year round at 2-7331 Arbutus Street and pours coffee from Gradient Coffee, which roasts in the Pemberton Industrial Park. At 107-7330 Arbutus Street, Mile One Eating House cooks regional BC food such as slow-roasted brisket and a pork belly sandwich, and its site gives 9 am to 9 pm every day.
Out in Pemberton Meadows the Beer Farmers brew lagers and ales on a fourth-generation organic family farm at 8324 Pemberton Meadows Road. W.M. Miller left Scotland in 1895 at sixteen and later cleared this land, and his great-grandchildren now run a tasting room that opens from noon to 8 pm daily, with food, room for kids and dogs welcome outside on a leash. Pemberton Brewing Company pours at its own tasting room on Stonecutter Place. In October families head to North Arm Farm for pumpkins and weekend wagon rides, and the farm held a Thanksgiving market on 12 October 2026.
A wildfire burned above One Mile Lake in the summer of 2026. It was first spotted on 15 July, and the Village of Pemberton reopened parts of One Mile Lake Park on 29 July and the Sea to Sky Trail to Nairn Falls Campground on 7 August. BC Wildfire Service declared the fire out on 14 August. Bob's Loop stays closed until a geotechnical assessment of its slopes is done and reviewed, and the park's over-water boardwalk is gone because the December 2025 atmospheric river wrecked it and the Village removed it in July 2026.
In winter Pemberton works as a base for skiers who go beyond the resort. Tourism Pemberton points visitors to heli-skiing, guided snowmobile and snowbike tours, ski touring from an alpine yurt, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. The visitor information kiosk at 7424 Frontier Street opens only from May to October, so plan from Tourism Pemberton's site before you come up in December.

Tips:
- Plan the trip around a car or the bus timetable, because Route 99 runs ten trips a day and Pemberton has no taxis.
- Check DriveBC before the drive up, and fit tires with the M+S or mountain-snowflake mark, since Highway 99 to Pemberton is a signed winter tire route from 1 October to 31 March.
- Stay off Bob's Loop above One Mile Lake while the Village keeps it closed, and watch for falling trees and loose rock on burned ground.
- Black bears usually den from December to April, WildSafeBC says, and feeding one breaks section 33.1 of BC's Wildlife Act.
- Visit the Líl̓wat Nation's culture centre store on a weekday, because it closes on Saturdays and Sundays.

Q: How far is Pemberton from Whistler?
A: Pemberton sits about 33 km north-east of Whistler by road, and Tourism Pemberton puts the drive at 30 minutes. BC Transit's Route 99 Pemberton Commuter takes 37 minutes from Whistler Village to the Blackbird Bakery stop.
Q: Is there a bus from Whistler to Pemberton?
A: Yes. BC Transit's Route 99 Pemberton Commuter runs ten trips a day each way, seven days a week, between the Gondola Transit Exchange in Whistler Village and Pemberton. An adult single ride costs $4.50.
Q: Is One Mile Lake open after the 2026 wildfire?
A: Mostly, yes. BC Wildfire Service declared the fire above One Mile Lake out on 14 August 2026 and the Village of Pemberton has reopened most areas, but Bob's Loop stays closed and the old over-water boardwalk was removed in July 2026.
Q: Whose land is Pemberton on?
A: The Village of Pemberton stands on the unceded traditional territory of the Líl̓wat Nation, whose main community lives near Mount Currie just east of the village. Tourism Pemberton also names the N'Quatqua Nation in its acknowledgement.
Q: Is Pemberton a good place to stay?
A: Base in Pemberton for heli-skiing, ski touring or snowmobiling from a quiet farm valley, with Whistler Blackcomb 37 minutes down the road on the commuter bus. It suits visitors with a car, since Tourism Pemberton calls driving the easiest way to visit.
Checked: 2026-10-17
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### Snug Cove
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/snug-cove
Type: Town
Also known as: Bowen Island, Snug Cove, Bowen Island
Region: Howe Sound
Municipality: Bowen Island Municipality
Coordinates: 49.37940, -123.33450
Kind: Village
Transport: BC Ferries crosses from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove in 20 minutes, and West Vancouver Blue Bus routes 250 and 257 run from downtown Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay.
Ferry: Tickets are sold as returns at Horseshoe Bay and the route takes no reservations. Tourism Bowen Island suggests drivers pick an off-peak sailing and arrive 45 minutes early.
Website: https://www.tourismbowenisland.com/
Summary: Snug Cove suits walkers and families who want a slow island day in Howe Sound, because the BC Ferries boat from Horseshoe Bay docks in the village after a 20-minute crossing. Beds are scarce, and the Union Steamship Marina Resort rents five heritage units beside the ferry.

Bowen Island Municipality acknowledges that the island lies on the traditional, unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), whose people have cared for its lands and waters. Snug Cove is the village where the ferry lands, and you can walk from the ramp to the shops, cafés, trails and beaches. The Bowen Island Pub has stood at the Four Corners 300 metres up the hill since 1987, and it is still where the island meets.
The Snug Café opens in a small blue wooden building by the ferry at 5:45 am on weekdays, and its eggs Benny cost $22. Doc Morgan's on the Union Steamship marina cooks fish and chips and oysters from noon to 8 pm every day, and its patios over the harbour are heated in the cooler months. Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar in the old Bow Mart makes its own bread and sausages. It closes from 1 to 25 November 2026, and its posted hours run 5 pm to 8:30 pm from Thursday to Monday.
Crippen Regional Park reaches right down to Snug Cove. Metro Vancouver puts the Killarney Lake loop at about 4 km, and the walk there and back from the ferry adds about 5 km. Dorman Point climbs about 130 m in 1.25 km to a view over the water. From 3 November to 31 December the park opens from 7 am to 6 pm.

Tips:
- Walk on when you can, since the Bowen route takes no reservations and Tourism Bowen Island tells drivers to arrive 45 minutes before a sailing.
- Horseshoe Bay's ferry terminal is under construction until 2030, so leave extra time getting to the boat.
- BC Ferries is rebuilding parts of the Snug Cove vehicle ramp overnight from 29 October 2026 to 1 March 2027. Crews work Monday to Friday from 11:30 pm to 5 am and stop from 19 December to 3 January, and BC Ferries plans no effect on sailings.
- Metro Vancouver's rules keep dogs leashed on Crippen Regional Park's trails, and the one leash-optional area is near Killarney Meadows.

Q: How long is the ferry to Bowen Island?
A: The BC Ferries crossing from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove on Bowen Island takes 20 minutes. Tickets are sold at Horseshoe Bay as returns, and the route takes no reservations.
Q: Can you visit Bowen Island without a car?
A: Yes. West Vancouver Blue Bus routes 250 and 257 run from downtown Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay, and the ferry lands in Snug Cove, where the cafés and the Crippen Regional Park trails are a walk away.
Q: Where can you stay in Snug Cove?
A: The Union Steamship Marina Resort rents five heritage cottages and suites beside the Snug Cove ferry, and its 2026/27 winter rates start at $270 a night before tax. The Bowen Island Lodge takes group bookings only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Squamish
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/squamish
Type: Town
Also known as: District of Squamish, Downtown Squamish
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Coordinates: 49.69810, -123.15590
Kind: Town
Population: 23,819
Transport: YVR Skylynx standard coaches stop by reservation only at the Squamish Adventure Centre at 38551 Loggers Lane beside Highway 99. The Skylynx Express and Epic Rides run to Whistler without stopping in Squamish.
Driving: Highway 99 is signed for winter tires from 1 October to 31 March, and a tire that counts carries the M+S or mountain-snowflake mark with at least 3.5 mm of tread.
Website: https://www.exploresquamish.com/
Summary: Squamish suits climbers and mountain bikers who want a working town at the head of Howe Sound, and the YVR Skylynx coach gets there in an hour from downtown Vancouver. The coach stops here only on reservation, so book the Squamish stop when you book the seat.

Squamish sits on the land of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), where the Squamish River meets the top of Howe Sound. The Nation points to an archaeological site 8,600 years old in its territory. Most of its members live on Vancouver's North Shore, and a smaller community lives in Squamish along the river, where the Nation's Totem Hall stands on Stawamus Road. The District of Squamish has delivered a formal apology to the Nation for harms its own actions caused across generations. It marked the apology in public at O'Siyam Pavilion on 30 September 2026, which was the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Downtown Squamish runs along Cleveland and Second avenues, and that's where you eat. Howe Sound Brewing pours its own beer in a brewpub at 37801 Cleveland Avenue with 20 hotel rooms upstairs. Salted Vine Kitchen & Bar on Second Avenue cooks from local farms and shucks oysters from Wednesday to Sunday, so book it before a weekend. Out on Commercial Way, Backcountry Brewing bakes thin-crust pizza to go with its beer.
Bald eagles gather on the Squamish River in winter, and BC Parks puts the peak in November and December. Watch from the Eagle Run viewing area on the dyke across from 41015 Government Road in Brackendale, because BC Parks closes Brackendale Eagles Park itself while the eagles are there. The District of Squamish says the gathering is the largest in North America and counts the birds every January.

Tips:
- Reserve the Squamish stop when you book YVR Skylynx, because the coach calls at the Squamish Adventure Centre on Loggers Lane only on reservation.
- Black bears usually den from December to April, WildSafeBC says. Feeding one, or leaving food out to draw it in, breaks section 33.1 of BC's Wildlife Act.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service for fire and smoke before a hike or a ride in the valley.

Q: How far is Squamish from Vancouver?
A: In the 2026/27 winter timetable, the YVR Skylynx coach reaches Squamish an hour after it leaves Melville Street in downtown Vancouver and two hours after it leaves YVR. The Squamish stop at the Adventure Centre works by reservation only.
Q: When can you see the bald eagles in Squamish?
A: Bald eagle viewing in Squamish peaks in November and December, BC Parks says, and good numbers can stay into January. Watch from the Eagle Run viewing area on the Brackendale dyke, because Brackendale Eagles Park is closed to visitors in winter.
Q: Does the Whistler bus stop in Squamish?
A: Yes. YVR Skylynx standard coaches stop at the Squamish Adventure Centre when you reserve the stop. The Skylynx Express and Epic Rides run straight to Whistler without calling in Squamish.
Q: Is Squamish a good place to stay?
A: Base in Squamish if you came to climb or ride and want a town with its own breweries between Vancouver and Whistler. In winter it makes a weekend for the eagles at Brackendale, and Whistler is an hour further up Highway 99 on the coach.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Steveston
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/steveston
Type: Town
Also known as: Steveston Village, Steveston Fisherman's Wharf
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Address: Moncton Street, Steveston Village, Richmond, BC
Coordinates: 49.12522, -123.18364
Kind: Village
Land: Musqueam's own pages say its ancestors have lived throughout and stewarded the Fraser River estuary for thousands of years, and that part of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory is today called Richmond.
Transport: Bus 407 runs to the village from Bridgeport station on the Canada Line, and routes 401, 402 and 406 run from Richmond–Brighouse station. Travellers from YVR change trains at Bridgeport for Richmond–Brighouse.
Parking: The cannery has paid parking, and the village has limited free street parking.
Seafood: Buy only seafood displayed on ice, keep it cold on the way home and carry it in a food-safe bag, as the Harbour Authority advises.
Website: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/things-to-do/steveston-village/
Summary: Steveston suits families and seafood lovers who want a working fishing harbour at the mouth of the Fraser River, where boats sell their catch from the public sales float, and the trade-off is distance, because downtown Vancouver sits a Canada Line ride and a bus away.

Steveston sits at the mouth of the Fraser River, and its Fisherman's Wharf opens seven days a week. Fishers sell from their boats at the public sales float, and the Steveston Harbour Authority posts the day's catch on its site. Through the winter the Authority's seasonal list keeps Dungeness crab and shrimp on sale with rotating closures, and halibut comes back in February. Prices and quantities are given only at the float. The Harbour Authority has warned visitors about a wild sea lion at the float and says feeding it is dangerous and illegal under the federal Marine Mammal Regulations.
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm, and its canning line and herring reduction plant tell the story of the West Coast fishing industry. The building stands over the water. The cannery warns that it runs colder inside than outdoors, so bring a warm layer in December. Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site sits at 5180 Westwater Drive, and Fishers Walk pairs waterfront views with facts about the local fishing industry.
Winter in the Village lights up Steveston from 19 November to 31 December 2026 with seasonal displays and free family events. Village merchants pour festive drinks for Steveston Sips over the same weeks. Garry Point Park opens onto the water for a sunset walk, and whale-watching tours leave from Steveston in their April to October peak season. For lunch, Tourism Richmond's Steveston list includes Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant at 3866 Bayview Street and Britannia Brewing at 12240 Second Avenue.

Tips:
- Check the Harbour Authority's daily post before you go, because the catch on the sales float changes each day.
- The cannery admits visitors all day on one ticket, so you can step out for lunch on the wharf and come back.

Q: Can you buy fish off the boats in Steveston?
A: Yes. Fishers sell seafood straight from their boats at the public sales float on Steveston's Fisherman's Wharf, which opens seven days a week. Prices and quantities are given only at the float.
Q: Is the Gulf of Georgia Cannery open in winter?
A: Yes. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site lists daily hours of 10 am to 5 pm, and it warns that the building runs colder inside than outdoors.
Q: How do I get to Steveston from YVR by transit?
A: Take the Canada Line from YVR to Bridgeport station and change to the 407 bus to Steveston. You can also change trains at Bridgeport for Richmond–Brighouse and take the 401, 402 or 406.
Q: When is Winter in the Village in Steveston?
A: Winter in the Village runs in Steveston from 19 November to 31 December 2026, with seasonal displays and free family events.
Q: What does the name Steveston mean?
A: The name Steveston means steveston takes its name from the pioneer Manoah Steves, whose farm sat near the fishing village in the southwest corner of Lulu Island.
Q: Is Steveston a good place to stay?
A: Base in Steveston when you want the fishing harbour on your doorstep and YVR within a bus and a Canada Line ride. Most visitors come out from Vancouver for the day.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Upper Lonsdale
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/upper-lonsdale
Type: Town
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.33653, -123.07197
Kind: Neighbourhood
Municipality: City of North Vancouver from Highway 1 to 29th Street; District of North Vancouver from 29th Street to Rockland Road
Shops: Lonsdale Avenue between 29th Street and Kings Road
Buses: TransLink's 230 runs between Upper Lonsdale and Lonsdale Quay along Lonsdale Avenue, and its northern end is at Prospect Road and West Rockland Road.
Emergency: For a search and rescue emergency, call 911 and ask for police.
Short term rentals: BC's principal-residence rule covers both the City and the District of North Vancouver, and each rental unit needs its own provincial registration number.
Summary: Upper Lonsdale suits hikers and mountain bikers who want a residential base close to the Baden-Powell Trail and the Mount Fromme trails at the top of Lonsdale Avenue. Its shops fill two blocks between 29th Street and Kings Road, and Lonsdale Quay is about 3 km downhill on TransLink's 230 bus.

Upper Lonsdale starts at Highway 1 near 24th Street and climbs Lonsdale Avenue to Rockland Road, about 260 metres above the sea. The blocks up to 29th Street belong to the City of North Vancouver, and from 29th Street north you are in the District of North Vancouver. Parking and rental rules follow the municipality, so check which side of 29th Street an address sits on. The shops take up two blocks of Lonsdale between 29th Street and Kings Road.
Queens Cross Pub at 2989 Lonsdale Avenue welcomes families with minors until 8:30 pm, and its kitchen runs until 10:30 pm Sunday to Thursday and until 11:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Carisbrooke Park fills a square block on Lonsdale at Osborne Road. Tempe Heights Park runs along the north side of Highway 1 with a playground and two tennis courts, and one court carries pickleball lines. On Chesterfield Avenue, the Tudor-style Chesterfield School for Boys went up around 1912–1913 and has held apartments since 2010.
Upper Lonsdale is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The top of the neighbourhood opens onto the Baden-Powell Trail and the Mount Fromme trails. North Shore Rescue answers about 130 calls a year, and it asks everyone heading out to tell someone their route, their group, a turnaround time and when they expect to be back. Carry the ten essentials on every trip in every season, as the team asks. If you meet a black bear, WildSafeBC says to stay calm and never run. BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed bears, cougars, coyotes or wolves.

Tips:
- Before you head up the Baden-Powell Trail or onto Mount Fromme, leave a trip plan with someone, as North Shore Rescue asks, and carry the ten essentials even for a short walk.
- Keep garbage secure and never set it out the night before, which is when WildSafeBC says bears are most likely to be active.

Q: Is Upper Lonsdale in the City or the District of North Vancouver?
A: Both. Lonsdale Avenue from Highway 1 to 29th Street is in the City of North Vancouver, and the blocks from 29th Street north to Rockland Road are in the District of North Vancouver.
Q: How do you get from Upper Lonsdale to the SeaBus?
A: Take TransLink's 230, which runs along Lonsdale Avenue between Upper Lonsdale and Lonsdale Quay. The SeaBus then crosses to Waterfront Station in 12 minutes.
Q: Are there hotels in Upper Lonsdale?
A: No. Upper Lonsdale has no hotel, so a stay there means a short-term rental with a provincial registration number. The closest hotels by bus are the three in Lower Lonsdale at the far end of the 230.
Q: Can families eat at Queens Cross Pub in Upper Lonsdale?
A: Yes. Queens Cross Pub at 2989 Lonsdale Avenue welcomes families with minors until 8:30 pm every day.
Q: What does the name Upper Lonsdale mean?
A: The name Upper Lonsdale means lonsdale comes from the Lonsdale Estates Company of 1882. Its owner, Arthur Pemberton Heywood-Lonsdale (1835–1897), lived in England and never saw the North Vancouver land his company bought.
Q: Is Upper Lonsdale a good place to stay?
A: Upper Lonsdale puts the Baden-Powell Trail and the Mount Fromme trails at the top of your street, and Queens Cross Pub on Lonsdale near Queens Road feeds you afterwards. The 230 runs the length of Lonsdale Avenue to the SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Lonsdale https://www.queenscross.com/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Truth-and-Reconciliation https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/230/direction/1/schedule https://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php/Coast_Mountain_Bus_Company_route_230_'Upper_Lonsdale_/_Lonsdale_Quay' https://vancouversbestplaces.com/vancouver-hotels/north-vancouver-hotels/ https://www.northshoreheritage.org/blog/2022/7/8/street-names-in-north-vancouver https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/255759085 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7898754

### West End
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/west-end
Type: Town
Also known as: West End Vancouver, Vancouver West End
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.28581, -123.13313
Kind: Neighbourhood
Transport: The nearest SkyTrain stations are Burrard on the Expo Line and Vancouver City Centre on the Canada Line, both in the downtown core east of the neighbourhood.
Hospital: St. Paul's Hospital on Burrard Street has an urgent care department that takes walk-in patients, according to The Burrard hotel's guest guide.
Summary: The West End suits a slow stay with kids or a dog, because English Bay Beach and the Stanley Park seawall sit at the end of its streets. The nearest SkyTrain stations are downtown at Burrard and Vancouver City Centre, so airport and cruise days start with a walk or a bus.

The West End sits on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). Its apartment towers and older walk-ups fill the corner of the downtown peninsula between the business district and Stanley Park, and English Bay runs along its western shore. The seawall follows that shore from Burrard Bridge to Ceperly Park, and English Bay Beach opens at the foot of Denman Street.
Davie Village runs along Davie Street between Burrard and Jervis streets. Destination Vancouver traces it to the years when private displays of homosexuality were still illegal and the street gave 2SLGBTQ+ people a safe space. Jim Deva Plaza carries the name of the late 2SLGBTQ+ activist, and the rainbow crosswalk at Davie and Bute streets leads into it.
Sushi Hyun at 795 Jervis Street holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide. On Denman Street, Tetsu Sushi Bar sits inside the Times Square Suites hotel at number 775, where chef and owner Satoshi Makise has served omakase since 2017; it stays on the recommended list and closes on Mondays and Thursdays. Sushi Bar Maumi at 1668 Robson Street also made the recommended list. The Sylvia Hotel says its Tilting Room opened on 2 July 1954 as Vancouver's first cocktail lounge, and Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge keeps pouring there with a view of English Bay until midnight.

Tips:
- From 1 November to the end of March the Sylvia Hotel sells discounted weekly and monthly rates, apart from the Christmas holidays and its bayside rooms.
- Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge has live music on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 8 to 10 pm, and weekday happy hour runs from 3 to 5 pm.
- St. Paul's Hospital on Burrard Street has an urgent care department that takes walk-in patients, according to The Burrard hotel's guest guide.
- Tetsu Sushi Bar seats dinner from 5 pm to 9:30 pm on the nights it opens, so book before you arrive.

Q: Is the West End next to Stanley Park?
A: Yes. The West End borders Stanley Park on its northwest side, and the seawall runs along the neighbourhood's waterfront from Burrard Bridge to Ceperly Park.
Q: What is Davie Village in Vancouver?
A: Davie Village is Vancouver's 2SLGBTQ+ neighbourhood, and it runs along Davie Street between Burrard and Jervis streets in the West End. A rainbow crosswalk at Davie and Bute streets leads into Jim Deva Plaza.
Q: Is the West End the same as West Vancouver?
A: No. The West End is a neighbourhood of the City of Vancouver on the downtown peninsula, and West Vancouver is a separate municipality across Burrard Inlet that locals call West Van.
Q: Is West End a good place to stay?
A: Base in the West End for three nights or more if mornings on the seawall and sunsets over English Bay are the point of the trip, and pick between the Sylvia Hotel on the beach and HI Vancouver Downtown off Davie Street.
Q: How do you get to West End?
A: The nearest SkyTrain stations are Burrard on the Expo Line and Vancouver City Centre on the Canada Line, both in the downtown core east of the neighbourhood.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.destinationvancouver.com/neighbourhoods/davie-village https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_End,_Vancouver https://sylviahotel.com/history/ https://sylviahotel.com/restaurant-lounge/ https://sylviahotel.com/packages-and-specials/ https://theburrard.com/in-room-guide/ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.tetsusushibar.com/ https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/11654952 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1076122

### Whistler Village
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/whistler-village
Type: Town
Also known as: Whistler, the Village, Whistler Village Stroll
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Coordinates: 50.11466, -122.95598
Kind: Resort village
Transport: YVR Skylynx and Epic Rides coaches stop at the Gateway Loop beside the Whistler Visitor Centre. Epic Rides runs non-stop from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver and averages 1 hour 45 minutes.
Driving: Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay is signed for winter tires from 1 October to 31 March.
Website: https://www.whistler.com/
Summary: Whistler Village suits skiers and snowboarders who want to walk from bed to the gondolas and from the lifts to dinner. In the 2026/27 winter timetable, the YVR Skylynx Express takes 2 hours 15 minutes from the airport.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler acknowledges that it stands on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Start a first visit at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre at 4584 Blackcomb Way. Whistler Blackcomb has set 20 November 2026 as its target for opening day if conditions allow.
Araxi and Bar Oso sit side by side on Village Square. Araxi at number 4222 serves dinner from 5 pm on weekdays and from 4:30 pm at weekends, and its $45 four-course menu ran daily in late October 2026. Bar Oso next door opens every day at 4:30 pm for Spanish small plates. Its menu runs to jamón ibérico de bellota and an octopus done Jorge style, and DJs play late on Friday and Saturday. For breakfast, Purebread on Main Street opens at 8 am with bread, pies and cakes from a bakery that began as a stall at the Whistler Farmers' Market.
Coaches pull into the Gateway Loop beside the Whistler Visitor Centre, and the Village hotels are a walk from there. Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside stands on Skier's Plaza with a kitchen in every suite. Pangea Pod Hotel on Sunrise Alley rents adults a pod of their own inside a shared suite and runs a bar on its roof.

Tips:
- Araxi and Bar Oso both take reservations online, so book a weekend table when you book the room.
- The Skylynx Express runs from YVR to the Gateway Loop with no stops, and the standard coach calls at downtown Vancouver and Squamish on the way.
- WildSafeBC says bears are most active from April to November. Leaving garbage where it could draw a bear, or feeding one, breaks section 33.1 of BC's Wildlife Act.

Q: How do you get from YVR to Whistler Village without a car?
A: Take the YVR Skylynx coach from the International Arrivals level at YVR to the Whistler Gateway Loop. The Express takes 2 hours 15 minutes and the standard coach 3 hours in the winter timetable, which runs from 22 November 2026 to 19 April 2027.
Q: When does Whistler Blackcomb open for the 2026/27 season?
A: Whistler Blackcomb announced on 18 August 2026 that it targets 20 November 2026 for opening day, and the date depends on weather and conditions.
Q: Can you walk from Whistler Village to the lifts?
A: Yes. Hotels on Skier's Plaza in Whistler Village stand steps from the gondolas to Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb, and Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside is one of them.
Q: Is Whistler Village a good place to stay?
A: Stay in Whistler Village to walk to the gondolas in ski boots and to dinner at night. It suits a first ski trip and groups who want restaurants on the doorstep, and the festive weeks need booking early, since Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside charges the full stay 45 days before a festive arrival.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistler.ca/ https://www.whistler.ca/about-whistler/ https://www.placera.se/pressmeddelanden/vail-resorts-whistler-blackcomb-kicks-off-the-countdown-to-winter-with-november-20-opening-date-20260818 https://www.araxi.com/ https://www.baroso.ca/ https://www.purebread.ca/ https://www.purebread.ca/find-us https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-whistler-mountainside.html https://www.pangeapod.com/ https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/38/ https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/ https://www.epicrides.ca/ https://www.nitalakelodge.com/contact-directions https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7338165 https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/search?q=Whistler+Village%2C+Whistler&format=jsonv2

### Yaletown
URL: https://northvanguide.com/towns/yaletown
Type: Town
Also known as: Yaletown Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.27632, -123.12096
Kind: Neighbourhood
Transport: Yaletown–Roundhouse station on the Canada Line sits at Davie and Mainland streets, 23 minutes from YVR–Airport and 4 minutes from Waterfront on TransLink's table.
Ferry: The Aquabus Yaletown dock is five minutes' walk from the station by the operator's count, and its boats run around False Creek to Granville Island.
Website: https://heyyaletown.com/
Summary: Yaletown suits a short city stay built on patio dinners and the False Creek seawall, and TransLink's table puts Yaletown–Roundhouse station 23 minutes from YVR–Airport. The stadium district sits just east, so on BC Place concert and game nights book dinner ahead.

Yaletown sits on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The name comes from Yale, British Columbia, because many of the Canadian Pacific Railway workers who built the yards on the north shore of False Creek after 1889 resettled here from that town. Railway-era brick warehouses still line Hamilton and Mainland streets. They stand on the old rail platforms under cantilevered canopies, and restaurants and bars now fill their ground floors.
Expo 86 took over the neighbouring industrial land, and the towers that followed made Yaletown one of the most densely populated parts of the city. Engine 374 pulled the first transcontinental passenger train into Vancouver in 1887, and it now lives at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre at Davie Street and Pacific Boulevard. The centre fills a converted Canadian Pacific Railway roundhouse and uses the old turntable as a small outdoor amphitheatre.
Okeya Kyujiro at 1038 Mainland Street serves omakase and holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide. Moltaqa at 1002 Mainland and Elisa at 1109 Hamilton Street both made the guide's recommended list, and Elisa cooks its steaks and seafood over a wood fire. For a drink before dinner, The Spritz inside Opus Vancouver on Davie Street builds its list around Italian aperitivo.
The seawall forms Yaletown's southern edge along False Creek, and David Lam Park opens onto it. The Aquabus calls at its Yaletown dock, which the operator puts five minutes' walk from the Canada Line station, and its rainbow boats stop around False Creek every 15 minutes or less. In October 2026 its service bulletin gave hours of 7 am to 10 pm daily, so check the dock page for winter changes.

Tips:
- Ride the Canada Line north to Waterfront for the SeaBus to North Vancouver; TransLink's table gives 4 minutes from Yaletown–Roundhouse.
- On BC Place event nights book Yaletown dinners ahead, and check the Yaletown BIA's events page for the stadium shows.
- The Aquabus says most of its boats and docks take bikes and pets, so a seawall ride can cross False Creek by boat.

Q: Why is it called Yaletown?
A: Yaletown is named after Yale, British Columbia. Many of the Canadian Pacific Railway workers who built the rail yards here after 1889 resettled from Yale, and Yale itself carries the name of chief trader James Murray Yale.
Q: How do you get from Yaletown to Granville Island?
A: Take the Aquabus from its Yaletown dock across False Creek to Granville Island. The operator says its boats stop every 15 minutes or less, and it listed service from 7 am to 10 pm daily in October 2026.
Q: Is Yaletown close to BC Place?
A: Yes. Destination Vancouver lists BC Place and Rogers Arena among the places Yaletown gives easy access to, and the Yaletown BIA puts the Stadium District on the neighbourhood's eastern side.
Q: Is Yaletown a good place to stay?
A: Base in Yaletown for two or three nights if you want the airport train at the door and the seawall a few minutes' walk south. The Aquabus leaves its Yaletown dock for Granville Island.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://heyyaletown.com/ https://www.destinationvancouver.com/neighbourhoods/yaletown https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaletown https://theaquabus.com/ https://theaquabus.com/dock/6-yaletown/ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.okeya.ca/ https://elisasteak.com/ https://opushotel.com/ https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/704270660 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8047455

## Places to stay

### The Burrard
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/burrard
Type: Stay
Also known as: Burrard Hotel, The Burrard Hotel, Burrard Motor Inn
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: West End
Address: 1100 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.27976, -123.12773
Kind: Boutique hotel
From: $221.76 per room per night (2027)
Price: $$
Prices: A Garden View Queen cost $219 for Tuesday 12 January 2027, and the reservations site adds a $2.76 destination marketing fee, so the room comes to $221.76 before tax and $263.75 with it. Parking and pet-friendly rooms cost extra. For winter stays booked through StayVancouverHotels, two nights between 29 October 2026 and 28 February 2027 come with a $150 prepaid Mastercard while the cards last.
Meals: Room only; Elysian Coffee off the lobby and French Creek Pub in the building serve breakfast
Check-in: out by 12:00
Rooms: 72
Amenities: Free bikes, Courtyard, Parking, Ev charging, Pet friendly, Laundry
Best for: couples, cyclists, mid-range budgets
Bikes: Welcomes cyclists
Bike rental: Guests borrow cruiser bikes free, first come first served, and the front desk lends a lock and a helmet.
Price from: $221.76 per room per night (2027)
Price band: $$
Website: https://theburrard.com/
Summary: The Burrard suits couples and cyclists on a mid-range budget who like a converted 1956 motor inn with free cruiser bikes and a courtyard fire pit. Rooms come without breakfast, so mornings start at Elysian Coffee off the lobby or at French Creek Pub in the same building.

The Burrard Motor Inn opened in 1956, and a renovation a few years back kept its retro look while bringing the 72 rooms up to date with Nespresso machines and 55-inch TVs. A chandelier of blue orbs by the lighting design company Bocci hangs in the lobby, and two of Fred Herzog's Kodachrome photographs of 1950s to 1970s Vancouver sit behind the front desk. Vancouver City Centre station on the Canada Line is about 700 metres away in a straight line on OpenStreetMap, and Jim Deva Plaza in Davie Village is closer still. The hotel's own Instagram points guests to the Stanley Park seawall on its free cruiser bikes.

Tips:
- Book a pet-friendly room ahead, since the hotel charges extra for it.
- Ask the front desk for a free pass to the Fitness World gym a few blocks away.
- Leave bags at the front desk after the noon check-out if your flight leaves later in the day, and use the coin washer and dryer on the parking level before you pack.

Q: Does The Burrard have parking?
A: Yes. The Burrard has secure parking for an extra charge, and guests can use its two EV charging stations free.
Q: Is The Burrard pet friendly?
A: Yes. The Burrard has pet-friendly rooms, and an extra charge applies.
Q: Does The Burrard lend bikes?
A: Yes. The Burrard lends cruiser bikes to guests free, first come first served, and the front desk hands out a lock and a helmet.
Q: How much does The Burrard cost?
A: Prices at The Burrard start at $221.76 per room per night (2027) by our calculation.
Q: Are meals included at The Burrard?
A: The Burrard: Room only; Elysian Coffee off the lobby and French Creek Pub in the building serve breakfast.
Q: What does The Burrard have?
A: The Burrard lists free bikes, courtyard, parking, ev charging, pet friendly, laundry.
Q: Who is The Burrard good for?
A: The Burrard suits couples, cyclists, mid-range budgets.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://theburrard.com/ https://theburrard.com/about/ https://theburrard.com/amenities/ https://theburrard.com/in-room-guide/ https://theburrard.com/specials/ https://reservations.theburrard.com/98931?DateIn=01/12/2027&DateOut=01/13/2027&Adults=2&Rooms=1 https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3219248

### Capilano River RV Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/capilano-river-rv-park
Type: Stay
Also known as: Capilano RV Park
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Address: 295 Tomahawk Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7P 1C5
Coordinates: 49.32399, -123.13152
Kind: Campsite
From: $68 per night (2026)
Prices: Rates cover two people per site, with $4.50 a night for each extra person and kids 12 and under free. Friday and Saturday nights cost $10 more than weeknights through the winter, and Good Sam and auto club members get 10% off with a valid card at check-in.
Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, Hot tub, Laundry, Wifi, Playground, Pet friendly, Free showers, Propane, Sani station, 24 hour security
Best for: RV travellers, families, dog owners, ferry connections
Price from: $68 per night (2026)
Website: https://www.capilanoriverrvpark.com/
Booking: https://www.capilanoriverrvpark.com/reserve-rv-campgrounds
Summary: Capilano River RV Park suits anyone touring in an RV who wants downtown Vancouver one bridge away, with winter RV sites from $73 a night for two in 2026/27 plus GST. It sits beside Park Royal on Squamish Nation land at Xwemélch'stn (Capilano IR 5). RVs must be 2014 or newer, and stays stop at 14 days in summer and for families with children all year.

The park sits on the land of the Squamish Nation community of Xwemélch'stn (Capilano IR 5), beside Burrard Inlet near the north end of the Lions Gate Bridge, with Park Royal next door. It sends drivers off the Trans-Canada Highway at Exit 14 for Capilano Road and warns against the Taylor Way exit because of height limits on the overpasses. The entrance clearance is 13 feet 6 inches. If you take Exit 13 by mistake, the office will talk you in by phone.
The park lists 205 RV sites on level concrete pads with a picnic table at each, and the hook-ups run from 15-amp power with water to 50-amp full service. Its 32 tent sites can't be booked and go first come, first served. Showers in the washrooms are free, and laundry and propane are on site. The outdoor pool is heated and the indoor whirlpool runs all year.
Winter rates run from 1 October 2026 to 30 April 2027, and the park offers discounted weekly rates and longer stays by application in that window. By the park's own count, the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal is 10 minutes away and Whistler Blackcomb about 90 minutes up the highway.
RVs must be 2014 models or newer and carry a licence and insurance, and the manager decides on anything older. Summer stays top out at 14 days, and families with children can stay 14 days at most at any time of year. The park bans subletting and Airbnb on its sites, and the security gate stays down at night, so you wait for staff to let you in or out.

Tips:
- For a group of six or more RVs, email the park office to book.
- BC's short-term rental registry exempts RVs and tents, so no provincial registration number applies to a site here.

Q: How much is a winter RV site at Capilano River RV Park?
A: A winter RV site at Capilano River RV Park costs from $73 on a weeknight for 15-amp power and water up to $93 on a Friday or Saturday for a 50-amp full hook-up, for two people between 1 October 2026 and 30 April 2027. The park adds 5% GST.
Q: Is Capilano River RV Park open in winter?
A: Yes. Capilano River RV Park posts nightly winter rates from 1 October 2026 to 30 April 2027 and offers discounted weekly rates in that period.
Q: Does Capilano River RV Park allow dogs?
A: Yes. Capilano River RV Park is pet friendly, with a dog walk on site and an off-leash dog park a 10-minute walk away.
Q: Can you tent at Capilano River RV Park?
A: Yes. Capilano River RV Park has 32 tent sites with no hook-ups, and they can't be booked, so they go first come, first served.
Q: What does Capilano River RV Park have?
A: Capilano River RV Park lists heated outdoor pool, hot tub, laundry, wifi, playground, pet friendly, free showers, propane, sani station, 24 hour security.
Q: Who is Capilano River RV Park good for?
A: Capilano River RV Park suits RV travellers, families, dog owners, ferry connections.
Checked: 2026-10-17
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### Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/coast-lonsdale-quay-hotel
Type: Stay
Also known as: Lonsdale Quay Hotel
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 123 Carrie Cates Court, 3rd Floor, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7
Coordinates: 49.31027, -123.08192
Kind: Hotel
From: $220 per room per night (2027)
Prices: Coast's booking engine priced a Coast Two Queens room at $259 on its flexible rate for Tuesday 12 January 2027, or $220 on the Book Now & Save rate that runs to 31 January 2027. Coast Rewards members could book it for $194.
Meals: Room only. The Lonsdale Quay Market below has cafés and a food hall.
Check-in: 3:00 pm, out by 11:00 am
Rooms: 70
Amenities: Air conditioning, Fitness centre, Coin laundry, Free wifi, Microwave and mini fridge in every room, Pet friendly rooms, Accessible rooms, Meeting space, Covered parking through EasyPark
Best for: couples, cruise passengers, car-free trips, early SeaBus crossings
Ski-in ski-out: No
Shuttle: TransLink's 236 runs from the Lonsdale Quay bus exchange beside the hotel to Grouse Mountain.
Price from: $220 per room per night (2027)
Website: https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-lonsdale-quay-hotel
Summary: Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel takes the third floor of the Lonsdale Quay Market building beside the SeaBus, and it suits travellers who want a renovated room in North Vancouver above the market and steps from the boat. It has no pool or hot tub, and guests park in an EasyPark lot at EasyPark's rates.

Coast Hotels reopened the old Lonsdale Quay Hotel under its own name on 3 September 2025 after a renovation. It has 70 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Rooms come with two queens or a king, and some have a full or partial ocean-view patio. The hotel also has two suites. Every room has a microwave and a mini-fridge. Accessible rooms are available.
The market below holds more than 60 locally owned businesses, so breakfast can be a coffee from Shipyards Coffee and a loaf from Cobs Bread. Strathcona Beer Co. pours in the same building, and the Polygon Gallery is next door at 101 Carrie Cates Court. The SeaBus terminal sits beside the hotel, and the last boat to Waterfront leaves at 1:00 am Monday to Saturday.
Guests self-park in EasyPark lot #304B on site and get in-and-out privileges, and the height limit is 1.98 metres. Pay at the terminals in the parkade or in the parking app with zone 10986 for the overnight guest rate. Spaces are limited, and EasyPark sets and changes the price. The hotel has a fitness centre and coin laundry for longer stays.

Tips:
- Use EasyPark zone 10986 for the hotel's overnight guest rate, and watch the 1.98 m height limit if you carry a roof box.
- Ask for a room with an ocean-view patio when you book, since only some rooms have one.
- Coast Rewards members get at least 15% off the lowest advertised price, by Coast's own account.
- TransLink's 236 to Grouse Mountain leaves from the Lonsdale Quay bus exchange beside the hotel.

Q: Is the Lonsdale Quay Hotel still open?
A: Yes. It reopened as the Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel on 3 September 2025 after a renovation, and it has 70 rooms and suites above the Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver.
Q: Does the Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel have a pool?
A: No. The Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel has a fitness centre and coin laundry, and it has no pool or hot tub.
Q: Where do you park at the Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel?
A: Guests self-park in EasyPark lot #304B on site and pay at the terminals or in the app with zone 10986. EasyPark sets the rate, and the height limit is 1.98 m.
Q: What are check-in and check-out times at the Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel?
A: Check-in at the Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel is at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Early check-in or late check-out goes through the front desk and may cost extra.
Q: How much does Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel cost?
A: Prices at Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel start at $220 per room per night (2027).
Q: Are meals included at Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel?
A: Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel: Room only. The Lonsdale Quay Market below has cafés and a food hall.
Q: What does Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel have?
A: Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel lists air conditioning, fitness centre, coin laundry, free wifi, microwave and mini fridge in every room, pet friendly rooms, accessible rooms, meeting space, covered parking through easypark.
Q: Who is Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel good for?
A: Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel suits couples, cruise passengers, car-free trips, early SeaBus crossings.
Q: Is Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel ski-in ski-out?
A: No. Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel sits away from the lifts, and transLink's 236 runs from the Lonsdale Quay bus exchange beside the hotel to Grouse Mountain.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-lonsdale-quay-hotel https://reservations.travelclick.com/9881197?DateIn=01/12/2027&DateOut=01/13/2027&Adults=2&Rooms=1 https://www.hospitalitynet.org/announcement/41013185/coast-hotels-announces-new-franchised-property-in-north-vancouver-british-columbia https://lowerlonsdale.com/stay/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/eat https://www.ca.kayak.com/North-Vancouver-Hotels.8934.hotel.ksp https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/236/direction/1/schedule https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7141795338 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55810096

### DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/doubletree-by-hilton-north-vancouver
Type: Stay
Also known as: DoubleTree North Vancouver, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites North Vancouver, Holiday Inn North Vancouver
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H5
Coordinates: 49.31300, -123.02650
Kind: Hotel
From: $234.60 per room per night (2027)
Prices: Hilton prices each night by demand. A Tuesday in January 2027 started at C$234.60 before tax on the non-refundable rate, and the same hotel page asked C$503 for a Friday night in October 2026.
Meals: Full breakfast for a fee, or included on the Breakfast Included rate
Check-in: 4 pm, out by 11 am
Rooms: 162
Amenities: Indoor heated pool, Fitness centre, Free self parking, EV charging, Free wifi, On site restaurant and pub, Pet friendly rooms, Meeting rooms, Cribs
Best for: drivers, families, dog owners, Lynn Canyon days
Price from: $234.60 per room per night (2027)
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yvrxzdt-doubletree-north-vancouver/
Summary: The DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver is a 162-room hotel off Highway 1 in Lynnmour, and it suits drivers and families who want an indoor pool and free parking for a North Van base. The trade-off is the highway-side setting, so most days start in the car or on a bus to the SeaBus.

The hotel sits on Old Lillooet Road in Lynnmour, just off Highway 1, and its old web address still forwards from the Holiday Inn it used to be. Hilton lists 162 rooms with an indoor heated pool and a fitness centre. By the hotel's own reckoning, Lonsdale Quay and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park each lie within a 15-minute drive, and Grouse Mountain under 20 minutes.
Phibbs Exchange is under a kilometre south-west of the hotel in a straight line, by our measurement from map coordinates. From there the 210 runs downtown to Burrard Station and climbs Mountain Highway to Lynn Valley. Breakfast costs extra unless you book the breakfast rate, and BjornBar Bakery keeps a café downstairs for a coffee and a pastry before you head out.

Tips:
- Book the flexible rate for a winter trip that might bend around the weather. On 12 January 2027 Hilton let it be cancelled until the day before arrival.
- Bring the car. Parking is free on site with in-and-out privileges, and Hilton prices its EV chargers at BC Hydro's posted rate.

Q: Does the DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver have free parking?
A: Yes. Hilton lists complimentary on-site self-parking with in-and-out privileges at the DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver, plus EV chargers priced at BC Hydro's posted rate.
Q: Is the DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver pet-friendly?
A: Yes, for dogs. The hotel takes up to two dogs of up to 75 lb for a non-refundable fee of C$60 for one to four nights or C$175 for five nights or more, and it does not host cats.
Q: Did the DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver used to be a Holiday Inn?
A: Yes. The Holiday Inn's old web address, hinorthvancouver.com, now forwards to Hilton's page for the DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver at 700 Old Lillooet Road.
Q: How much does DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver cost?
A: Prices at DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver start at $234.60 per room per night (2027).
Q: Are meals included at DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver?
A: DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver: Full breakfast for a fee, or included on the Breakfast Included rate.
Q: What does DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver have?
A: DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver lists indoor heated pool, fitness centre, free self parking, ev charging, free wifi, on site restaurant and pub, pet friendly rooms, meeting rooms, cribs.
Q: Who is DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver good for?
A: DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver suits drivers, families, dog owners, Lynn Canyon days.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yvrxzdt-doubletree-north-vancouver/ https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yvrxzdt-doubletree-north-vancouver/hotel-info/ https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=YVRXZDT&arrivalDate=2027-01-12&departureDate=2027-01-13&room1NumAdults=2 https://hinorthvancouver.com/ https://www.bjornbarbakery.com/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/526720285 https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/210/direction/0/schedule

### Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/econo-lodge-inn-and-suites-north-vancouver
Type: Stay
Also known as: Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Econo Lodge North Vancouver, Comfort Inn & Suites North Vancouver
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 1748 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3B4
Coordinates: 49.32550, -123.12070
Kind: Hotel
From: $155 per room per night (2027)
Prices: A small queen room cost $155 for Tuesday 12 January 2027 on the guest rate, or $144 for Choice Privileges members. The hotel's own site posts specials and packages without room rates and books through Choice Hotels.
Meals: Complimentary breakfast from 6 to 9:30 am daily
Rooms: 95
Amenities: Free parking, Free wifi, Seasonal outdoor pool, Coin laundry, Kitchen suites, 24 hour front desk, Boardroom for 8
Best for: families, sports teams, longer stays, drivers
Price from: $155 per room per night (2027)
Website: https://www.vancouvereconolodge.com/
Summary: The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver is a family-owned, 95-room hotel on Capilano Road near Marine Drive, and it suits families and sports teams who want kitchen suites and free parking. Its pool is outdoor and seasonal, and the site faces a redevelopment application.

The family that owns this Econo Lodge runs 95 rooms in an alpine-style building at 1748 Capilano Road, a short way up from the SureStay by Best Western. Rooms with two queen beds sleep four, and a kitchen can be added to one for a charge when it is free. The King Bed, Full Kitchen room and the two-bedroom suites have kitchens of their own.
The hotel's site pitches it to visiting sports groups and families, and the coin laundry and boardroom back that up. Breakfast comes free from 6 to 9:30 am. The 246 bus runs along Capilano Road outside on its way between downtown Vancouver and Edgemont Village.

Tips:
- Ask for a kitchen suite when you book a ski week, because the hotel offers kitchens subject to availability.

Q: Does the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver include breakfast?
A: Yes. The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver lists a complimentary daily breakfast from 6 to 9:30 am.
Q: Does the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver have rooms with kitchens?
A: Yes. The King Bed, Full Kitchen room and the two-bedroom suite at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver have full kitchens, and the hotel adds a kitchen to a two-queen room for an extra charge when one is free.
Q: How much does Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver cost?
A: Prices at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver start at $155 per room per night (2027).
Q: What does Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver have?
A: Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver lists free parking, free wifi, seasonal outdoor pool, coin laundry, kitchen suites, 24 hour front desk, boardroom for 8.
Q: Who is Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver good for?
A: Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver suits families, sports teams, longer stays, drivers.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.vancouvereconolodge.com/ https://www.vancouvereconolodge.com/north-vancouver-hotel-rooms https://www.vancouvereconolodge.com/north-vancouver-hotel-amenities https://www.vancouvereconolodge.com/north-vancouver-hotel-rates-specials https://www.choicehotels.com/british-columbia/north-vancouver/econo-lodge-hotels/cn554/rates?checkInDate=2027-01-12&checkOutDate=2027-01-13&adults=2&rooms=1 https://engage.zencity.io/dnv/en/projects/1634-and-1748-capilano-road-chard-redevelopment https://storeys.com/chard-1634-1748-capilano-road-north-vancouver-hotel-redevelopment/ https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/246/direction/0/schedule https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/469493766

### Fairmont Pacific Rim
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/fairmont-pacific-rim
Type: Stay
Also known as: Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver, Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
Coordinates: 49.28828, -123.11709
Kind: Hotel
Price: $$$$
Prices: Valet and self-parking each cost $65 overnight including taxes, by the hotel's FAQ. The Early Booking Offer takes 20% off the best available rate for bookings made by 30 April 2027.
Meals: Room only on most rates; the Bed & Breakfast package adds breakfast at Botanist, and Fairmont Gold rooms include a daily breakfast in the Gold lounge
Check-in: 15:00, out by 12:00
Rooms: 367
Amenities: Rooftop pool, Spa, Fitness centre, Restaurant, Bar, Valet parking, Pet friendly, Ev charging
Best for: couples, special occasions, cruise departures
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/vancouver/fairmont-pacific-rim.html
Summary: Fairmont Pacific Rim suits couples and celebrations that want a Forbes Five-Star hotel on the Coal Harbour waterfront. The seaplane terminal is about 300 metres away and Waterfront Station about 500. Overnight parking costs $65 including taxes, so arrive without a car if you can.

The hotel stands at 1038 Canada Place beside the Vancouver Convention Centre's west building, and its 367 rooms and suites run from city-view kings up to the Prime Minister Suite on the 22nd floor. The Signature Harbour rooms face Coal Harbour and the mountains above North Vancouver, where seaplanes and sailboats cross the view. Botanist made the 2026 Michelin Guide's recommended list, and on a wet winter night the spa on the fifth floor and the Lobby Lounge & RawBar keep you in the building. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is by noon.
Cats and dogs stay on a leash and can't be left alone in the room or taken into the restaurants and bars. Canadian residents booking by 30 December 2026 get a $50 nightly food and beverage credit, and the Pacific Northwest and Alberta residents' offer adds a 2 pm check-out and free self-parking for bookings made by 30 April 2027.

Tips:
- The hotel says YVR is 30 to 40 minutes by car and about 40 minutes by SkyTrain, and Waterfront is the closest station.
- The Canada Place cruise terminal is a 419-metre walk east of the hotel, about 6 minutes on the OpenStreetMap routing engine's walking profile, so a cruise departure can start on foot.

Q: Is Fairmont Pacific Rim pet friendly?
A: Yes. Fairmont Pacific Rim welcomes cats and dogs on a leash, and pets cannot be left alone in the room or taken into the restaurants and bars.
Q: How far is Fairmont Pacific Rim from the cruise terminal?
A: Fairmont Pacific Rim is a 419-metre walk from the Canada Place cruise terminal, about 6 minutes, by the OpenStreetMap routing engine's walking profile.
Q: What time is check-in at Fairmont Pacific Rim?
A: Check-in at Fairmont Pacific Rim is at 3 pm and check-out is by noon.
Q: How much is parking at Fairmont Pacific Rim?
A: Overnight parking at Fairmont Pacific Rim costs $65 for valet or self-parking, including taxes, by the hotel's own FAQ. Valet runs from 7 am to 11 pm, and charging stations are available for electric vehicles.
Q: Are meals included at Fairmont Pacific Rim?
A: Fairmont Pacific Rim: Room only on most rates; the Bed & Breakfast package adds breakfast at Botanist, and Fairmont Gold rooms include a daily breakfast in the Gold lounge.
Q: What does Fairmont Pacific Rim have?
A: Fairmont Pacific Rim lists rooftop pool, spa, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, valet parking, pet friendly, ev charging.
Q: Who is Fairmont Pacific Rim good for?
A: Fairmont Pacific Rim suits couples, special occasions, cruise departures.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/vancouver/fairmont-pacific-rim.html https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.11709,49.288282;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/223635729 https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/4308097 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111231419

### Fairmont Vancouver Airport
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/fairmont-vancouver-airport
Type: Stay
Also known as: Fairmont YVR, YVR Fairmont
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Address: Vancouver International Airport, 3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A6
Coordinates: 49.19468, -123.17601
Kind: Hotel
Prices: Accor quotes rates by date, so this file carries no fixed rate. Canadian residents who book by 30 December 2026 get 15% off the best available rate and a $50 dining credit. Residents of B.C., Alberta, Yukon and Washington State who book by 31 December 2026 get 15% off with a 2 pm late check-out and one free night of self-parking.
Meals: Globe@YVR and Jetside Bar on site, plus breakfast and evening canapés in the Fairmont Gold lounge for Gold rooms
Check-in: 15:00, out by 12:00
Amenities: Indoor pool, Whirlpool, Children's wading pool, Dry saunas, Fitness centre, Spa, Free Wi Fi, 24 hour concierge, Airline check in kiosk, E bike rental, Pet friendly, Day use rooms
Best for: early flights, long layovers, families in transit, travellers with pets
Bike rental: Guests rent e-bikes for $75 for four hours on a first come, first served basis, and Fairmont Gold guests ride free.
Ski-in ski-out: No
Website: https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/vancouver/fairmont-vancouver-airport.html
Summary: Fairmont Vancouver Airport suits travellers with an early flight or a long layover who want to sleep inside YVR, and the trade-off is distance from the city, because downtown Vancouver sits about 25 minutes away on the Canada Line by the hotel's figure.

The hotel sits above the US departures hall inside Vancouver International Airport, and the Canada Line station is across from it. The rooms are soundproofed, and the views run over the runways toward the North Shore mountains. Deluxe rooms on floors 10 to 13 come with a guaranteed 10 am check-in. Standard check-in is at 3 pm and check-out at noon.
Registered guests use the Health Club free. It pairs an indoor pool and whirlpool with a children's wading pool and separate dry saunas for men and women. Globe@YVR is the hotel's restaurant, and Jetside Bar pours cocktails. Self-parking in the YVR Terminal Parkade costs registered guests $55 a night with taxes included.
Coming off an international flight, ride the elevator up to Level 3 and turn right toward USA Departures. The hotel's entrance is on the right as you walk through that hall. Lobby kiosks check you in for Air Canada, WestJet and nine other airlines. Day-use rooms for up to eight hours run between 8 am and 7 pm, and you book them by phone on 1-866-540-4441.
The Musqueam Nation counts YVR as part of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory, and its Sea Island IR 3 lies beside the airport. Its own pages say Musqueam's ancestors have stewarded the Fraser River estuary for thousands of years.

Tips:
- Guests must be 19 or older to check in.
- Ask the front desk to book the road shuttle to YVR's South Terminal ahead of a floatplane or regional flight.
- Pets of any size stay for $50 a night with a limit of two per room, and service dogs stay free.

Q: Is Fairmont Vancouver Airport inside the terminal?
A: Yes. Fairmont Vancouver Airport sits above the US departures hall inside Vancouver International Airport, across from the Canada Line station.
Q: How long does it take to get from Fairmont Vancouver Airport to downtown Vancouver?
A: About 25 minutes. The hotel puts the Canada Line ride from the station across from its entrance to Waterfront Station at about 25 minutes.
Q: Does Fairmont Vancouver Airport allow pets?
A: Yes. Fairmont Vancouver Airport takes pets of any size for $50 a night, with two pets per room at most, and service dogs stay free.
Q: Can I book a day room at Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
A: Yes. Fairmont Vancouver Airport sells day-use rooms for up to eight hours between 8 am and 7 pm, and they are booked by phone on 1-866-540-4441.
Q: Are meals included at Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
A: Fairmont Vancouver Airport: Globe@YVR and Jetside Bar on site, plus breakfast and evening canapés in the Fairmont Gold lounge for Gold rooms.
Q: What does Fairmont Vancouver Airport have?
A: Fairmont Vancouver Airport lists indoor pool, whirlpool, children's wading pool, dry saunas, fitness centre, spa, free wi fi, 24 hour concierge, airline check in kiosk, e bike rental, pet friendly, day use rooms.
Q: Who is Fairmont Vancouver Airport good for?
A: Fairmont Vancouver Airport suits early flights, long layovers, families in transit, travellers with pets.
Q: Is Fairmont Vancouver Airport bike-friendly?
A: Fairmont Vancouver Airport has published no cycling policy. Guests rent e-bikes for $75 for four hours on a first come, first served basis, and Fairmont Gold guests ride free.
Q: Is Fairmont Vancouver Airport ski-in ski-out?
A: No. Fairmont Vancouver Airport sits away from the lifts.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/vancouver/fairmont-vancouver-airport.html https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/vancouver/fairmont-vancouver-airport/guest-services.html https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/vancouver/fairmont-vancouver-airport/location-contact.html https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/our-story/our-territory/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9111144756

### Granite Falls campground
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/granite-falls-campground
Type: Stay
Also known as: South Granite Falls campground, Granite Falls Campsite, Indian Arm camping
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: Metro Vancouver Electoral Area A
Coordinates: 49.44876, -122.86189
Kind: Campsite
From: Free
Prices: BC Parks lists no camping fee in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park, and the camp works first come, first served. Its fee page charges visitors from outside BC a $20 non-resident fee on first come, first served camping for stays from 15 May 2026, and the park page names no such fee for Indian Arm.
Meals: None. Bring all your food and a stove, and treat any creek water before you drink it.
Amenities: Tent pads, Pit toilets, Bear cache
Best for: experienced sea kayakers, a two-night paddle
Price from: $0 per night (2026)
Website: https://bcparks.ca/say-nuth-khaw-yum-park-aka-indian-arm-park/
Summary: Granite Falls campground suits experienced paddlers who want a night beside the 50-metre falls near the head of Indian Arm, about 20 km from Deep Cove by BC Parks' figure. Getting there means a four- to six-hour paddle with the tides to plan around, and BC Parks doesn't patrol or service the park regularly in winter.

Camp on the south side of Granite Falls, where BC Parks provides gravel tent pads inside Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park. The north side is closed to camping, and BC Parks warns that old quarry work there has left the cliffs unstable. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Province manage the park together under a 1998 agreement, and the park protects significant archaeological sites under the Heritage Conservation Act. There's no dock, and BC Parks says the sandy beach at the falls is dry only at low tide.
Plan the trip on the tides. BC Parks advises heading up the arm on a rising tide and back on a falling one, and it says the water tends to be calmest in the morning. By its estimate the paddle takes four to six hours, depending on experience, gear, weather and tides. Deep Cove Kayak lists Granite Falls among its overnight rental trips from 2156 Banbury Road. Its rentals open in April, and from 5 October 2026 every rental needs full immersion gear under its cold water policy.
The creek runs through the wetter months, and BC Parks says to boil, filter or treat its water and to carry your own in summer, when the source can dry up or change in quality. Campfires are banned in the park at all times. Black bears and cougars live here. In odd-numbered years about 60,000 pink salmon run up the arm, so 2027 is a run year, and the fall salmon bring eagles overhead.

Tips:
- Head north on a rising tide and come home on a falling one, as BC Parks advises for Indian Arm.
- Use the bear cache at South Granite Falls, because BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed bears.
- Leave artifacts where they lie, since removing them or disturbing a site breaks the Heritage Conservation Act.
- Keep dogs leashed and off the beaches, which BC Parks requires in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park.

Q: Can you camp at Granite Falls in Indian Arm?
A: Yes. BC Parks allows camping on the south side of Granite Falls in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park, and the north side is closed to camping.
Q: How long is the paddle from Deep Cove to Granite Falls?
A: BC Parks puts Granite Falls about 20 km from Deep Cove and says the paddle takes about four to six hours, depending on experience, gear, weather and tides.
Q: Is camping at Granite Falls free?
A: Yes. BC Parks says there are no fees for camping in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park, and the Granite Falls camp works first come, first served.
Q: How much does Granite Falls campground cost?
A: Granite Falls campground is free to visit.
Q: Are meals included at Granite Falls campground?
A: Granite Falls campground: None. Bring all your food and a stove, and treat any creek water before you drink it.
Q: What does Granite Falls campground have?
A: Granite Falls campground lists tent pads, pit toilets, bear cache.
Q: Who is Granite Falls campground good for?
A: Granite Falls campground suits experienced sea kayakers, a two-night paddle.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/say-nuth-khaw-yum-park-aka-indian-arm-park/ https://bcparks.ca/page-data/say-nuth-khaw-yum-park-aka-indian-arm-park/page-data.json https://bcparks.ca/reservations/camping-fees/ https://deepcovekayak.com/rental/overnight-rentals-2/ https://deepcovekayak.com/aboutus/hours-of-operation/ https://deepcovekayak.com/cold-water-policy/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/391287441

### HI Vancouver Downtown
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/hi-vancouver-downtown
Type: Stay
Also known as: HI Vancouver Downtown Hostel, Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: West End
Address: 1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.27987, -123.13257
Kind: Hostel
From: $42.75 per person (2027)
Price: $
Prices: A dorm bed cost $42.75 at the book-direct member rate for Tuesday 12 January 2027, and a private room for two cost $110.20. Membership comes free with any HI Canada stay. The booking engine adds the taxes in its booking summary, so the nightly rates sit before tax.
Meals: Self-catering in the fully equipped guest kitchen
Check-in: 16:00, out by 11:00
Amenities: Kitchen, Dining room, Luggage storage, Group activities
Best for: solo travellers, budget trips
Price from: $42.75 per person (2027)
Price band: $
Website: https://hihostels.ca/en/hostels/hi-vancouver-downtown
Summary: HI Vancouver Downtown suits solo travellers on a budget who want the West End on foot. Davie Village is about 200 metres away, and the hostel runs its own weekly outings to Lynn Canyon and Bowen Island. Rooms run from beds in four-bed dorms to private rooms and a two-bedroom suite for four, so book a private early for a busy week.

The hostel sits at 1114 Burnaby Street on a quiet block just off Davie Street, and HI Canada describes it as newly renovated. Jim Deva Plaza and the rainbow crosswalk at Davie and Bute are about 200 metres away in a straight line on OpenStreetMap, and English Bay Beach is about a kilometre. Guests share a fully equipped kitchen, and the activity desk sells outings that ride transit, so the Lynn Canyon and Bowen Island trips ask for two bus fares on top of the price. Check-in starts at 4 pm and check-out is by 11 am, and the hostel keeps bags in secure storage until your bed is ready.

Tips:
- Book direct with HI Canada to cancel free until 11:59 pm the night before arrival; third-party bookings need three days' notice.
- Carry a Compass Card or a contactless card on the outings, because the Lynn Canyon and Bowen Island trips each ask for two bus fares.

Q: Does HI Vancouver Downtown have private rooms?
A: Yes. HI Vancouver Downtown's booking engine lists private rooms for two, some with an ensuite bathroom, and a two-bedroom suite for four beside its four-bed dorms.
Q: What time is check-in at HI Vancouver Downtown?
A: Check-in at HI Vancouver Downtown starts at 4 pm and check-out is by 11 am, and the hostel stores luggage in a secure area until check-in time.
Q: Is HI Vancouver Downtown open in winter?
A: Yes. HI Canada lists HI Vancouver Downtown as open year-round and posts a winter activity schedule.
Q: How much does HI Vancouver Downtown cost?
A: Prices at HI Vancouver Downtown start at $42.75 per person (2027).
Q: Are meals included at HI Vancouver Downtown?
A: HI Vancouver Downtown: Self-catering in the fully equipped guest kitchen.
Q: What does HI Vancouver Downtown have?
A: HI Vancouver Downtown lists kitchen, dining room, luggage storage, group activities.
Q: Who is HI Vancouver Downtown good for?
A: HI Vancouver Downtown suits solo travellers, budget trips.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://hihostels.ca/en/hostels/hi-vancouver-downtown https://hihostels.ca/en/booking-terms-and-conditions/hi-vancouver-downtown-booking-t-c https://book.hihostels.ca/booking-steps.html?hostelcode=HiVancouverDT&startDate=2027-01-12&endDate=2027-01-13&lang=en-US https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/11654952 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111123766

### HI Vancouver Jericho Beach
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/hi-vancouver-jericho-beach
Type: Stay
Also known as: Jericho Beach hostel, HI Jericho Beach
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1515 Discovery Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.27296, -123.20319
Kind: Hostel
Price: $
Prices: HI Canada quotes in Canadian dollars, and its engine adds the taxes to the nightly rate in the booking total. Everyone who books direct gets the member rate, with membership free on any HI Canada stay. The engine offered no rooms on the dates we tried, so this file carries no rate yet.
Meals: Self-catering in the shared kitchen
Check-in: 16:00, out by 11:00
Amenities: Shared kitchen, Common lounge, Luggage storage, Private rooms, Dorm beds, Group activities
Best for: backpackers, families on a budget, beach walkers, group stays
Ski-in ski-out: No
Price band: $
Website: https://www.hihostels.ca/en/destinations/hi-vancouver-jericho-beach
Booking: https://book.hihostels.ca/booking-steps.html?hostelcode=HiVancouverjb
Summary: HI Vancouver Jericho Beach suits backpackers and families on a budget who want a quiet base in the parkland behind Jericho Beach, and the trade-off is distance, because downtown Vancouver sits about 20 minutes away by HI Canada's count.

Hostelling International Canada runs the hostel at 1515 Discovery Street in Jericho Beach Park, and it lists the hostel as open year-round. Beds come in a shared dorm room or in private rooms that run up to a family suite, and the Private Room Ensuite has its own bathroom. Check-in starts at 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am, and the front desk will store your bags if you arrive early.
Jericho Beach is on the doorstep, and HI's map traces a 1.4 km loop around the duck pond and along the seawall path. Spanish Banks stretches west along the same shore. City of Vancouver lifeguards covered Jericho Beach from 16 May to 7 September in 2026, and no lifeguards work the beach over the winter. The 42 stops near the hostel, and the 44 and 84 stop on 4th Avenue within about 700 m.
Guests cook in the shared kitchen. HI's staff map puts an IGA supermarket and Breka Bakery and Cafe about a 4-minute drive away in West Point Grey. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian along, and children 12 and under sleep only in private rooms or a privatized dorm.

Tips:
- Book direct with HI Canada for the member rate, since membership comes free with any HI Canada stay.
- Stays top out at 28 days unless the hostel manager approves an extension.
- Bring government photo ID for every guest, because the front desk asks for it at check-in.

Q: Is HI Vancouver Jericho Beach open in winter?
A: HI Canada lists HI Vancouver Jericho Beach as open year-round, with check-in from 4 pm and check-out by 11 am. Its booking engine showed no rooms for a week in late October 2026 or a week in January 2027, so call the hostel before a winter trip.
Q: Can children stay at HI Vancouver Jericho Beach?
A: Yes, with a parent or guardian. Children 12 and under stay only in private rooms or a privatized dorm, and teenagers from 13 to 17 may share a dorm when a parent or guardian comes too.
Q: Are taxes included in HI Vancouver Jericho Beach prices?
A: HI Canada's booking engine adds the taxes on top of the nightly rate, and the booking total it shows at the end includes them. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Q: Are meals included at HI Vancouver Jericho Beach?
A: HI Vancouver Jericho Beach: Self-catering in the shared kitchen.
Q: What does HI Vancouver Jericho Beach have?
A: HI Vancouver Jericho Beach lists shared kitchen, common lounge, luggage storage, private rooms, dorm beds, group activities.
Q: Who is HI Vancouver Jericho Beach good for?
A: HI Vancouver Jericho Beach suits backpackers, families on a budget, beach walkers, group stays.
Q: Is HI Vancouver Jericho Beach ski-in ski-out?
A: No. HI Vancouver Jericho Beach sits away from the lifts.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://book.hihostels.ca/booking-steps.html?hostelcode=HiVancouverjb&startDate=2027-01-12&endDate=2027-01-19&lang=en-US https://www.hihostels.ca/en/destinations/hi-vancouver-jericho-beach https://hihostels.ca/en/booking-terms-and-conditions/hi-vancouver-jericho-beach-booking-t-c https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/pst/publications/accommodation https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/ready-set-splash-outdoor-pool-and-beach-season-begins-may-2026.aspx https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/54029338

### Horseshoe Bay Motel
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/horseshoe-bay-motel
Type: Stay
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Horseshoe Bay
Address: 6588 Royal Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2B6
Coordinates: 49.37336, -123.27502
Kind: Motel
From: $168 per night (2026)
Prices: Both room types on the motel's site start at $168 a night for two adults, and a rollaway bed adds $15 a night.
Check-in: 16:00–23:30, out by 11:00
Amenities: Free parking, Free wifi, Private bathroom, Coffee and tea maker, Flat screen TV
Best for: early ferries, couples, a night before a sailing, budget
Price from: $168 per night (2026)
Website: https://horseshoebaymotel.com/
Booking: https://horseshoebaymotel.com/bookings/
Summary: The Horseshoe Bay Motel suits anyone catching an early ferry from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, with the terminal a minute's walk away and rooms for two from $168 a night in 2026 before tax. The motel calls its approach basic and quiet, and its cancellation terms are strict, with a 25% fee on every cancellation and no refund inside 96 hours.

The motel sits on Royal Avenue in Horseshoe Bay, a minute's walk from the BC Ferries terminal and two minutes from Troll's and Olive & Anchor on Bay Street. Both room types sleep two adults. The queen room looks over the village toward the water, and the deluxe ensuite double faces the village and the mountains. Each room has a private bathroom and a coffee and tea maker, and parking and wifi cost nothing. The building has no elevator.
Check-in runs from 4 pm to 11:30 pm and check-out is at 11 am, with the front desk staffed from 8 am to 10:30 pm. Arriving later than that needs a call to 604-921-7454 ahead of time, and you have to be 19 to check in. Kids 12 and under stay free in their parent's room if they use the existing beds. A rollaway costs $15 a night, and the motel has no cribs.
In winter the motel makes sense for the night before an early boat to Nanaimo or the Sunshine Coast. It also works for a day at Cypress Mountain, which the motel puts 15 minutes away by car.

Tips:
- If you're driving onto a Departure Bay sailing the next morning, book and pay for the ferry in advance, because BC Ferries no longer sells drive-up fares on that route.
- BC's short-term rental registry exempts motels, so the motel's listings carry no provincial registration number.

Q: How far is the Horseshoe Bay Motel from the ferry terminal?
A: The Horseshoe Bay Motel puts the BC Ferries terminal a one-minute walk from its door at 6588 Royal Avenue, or an eight-minute drive.
Q: What time is check-in at the Horseshoe Bay Motel?
A: Check-in at the Horseshoe Bay Motel runs from 4 pm to 11:30 pm, and check-out is at 11 am. For a later arrival, call 604-921-7454 ahead.
Q: Can you cancel a Horseshoe Bay Motel booking for free?
A: No. The Horseshoe Bay Motel charges a 25% fee on every cancellation, and a booking cancelled within 96 hours of the arrival day is not refunded.
Q: How much does Horseshoe Bay Motel cost?
A: Prices at Horseshoe Bay Motel start at $168 per night (2026).
Q: What does Horseshoe Bay Motel have?
A: Horseshoe Bay Motel lists free parking, free wifi, private bathroom, coffee and tea maker, flat screen tv.
Q: Who is Horseshoe Bay Motel good for?
A: Horseshoe Bay Motel suits early ferries, couples, a night before a sailing, budget.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://horseshoebaymotel.com/ https://horseshoebaymotel.com/rooms/ https://horseshoebaymotel.com/accommodation/queen-room/ https://horseshoebaymotel.com/accommodation/deluxe-ensuite-room/ https://horseshoebaymotel.com/policies/ https://horseshoebaymotel.com/cancellation-policy/ https://horseshoebaymotel.com/about-us/ https://horseshoebaymotel.com/short-term-room-rentals/ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/terminal-directions-parking-food/vancouver-horseshoe-bay/HSB https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1413902562

### Howe Sound Inn
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/howe-sound-inn
Type: Stay
Also known as: Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company, Howe Sound Brewing
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: 37801 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, BC V8B 0A7
Coordinates: 49.69560, -123.15640
Kind: Inn
Meals: Room service and lunch and dinner come from the Howe Sound Brewing brewpub downstairs, which opens at 11:30 am daily
Rooms: 20
Amenities: Restaurant, Brewery, Wifi, Pet friendly, Accessible room
Best for: couples, climbers, mountain bikers, beer lovers, dog owners
Bikes: Storage on site
Bike storage: The inn has no bike room, and guests can keep a mountain bike in their room for $25 a day plus tax.
Website: https://www.howesound.com/howesoundinn
Booking: https://www.bookonthenet.net/west/premium/eresmain.aspx?id=k%2fBDtspHVxGwG%2fMP3j5ACYMVuYEZAdyXTb9gAycKABw%3d#/search
Summary: Howe Sound Inn suits climbers and couples who want one of 20 rooms above a brewpub in downtown Squamish, and riders pay $25 a day plus tax to keep a mountain bike in the room.

The inn fills the second floor of the Howe Sound Brewing building on Cleveland Avenue, so dinner and a pint are a staircase away. Ask for a Queen Daybed View room, which has the Stawamus Chief and the Mamquam range out the window and sleeps three with the daybed. The Double Rooms take four on two double mattresses and have no view.
Rooms come with a full bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a Keurig and a mini-fridge, and the Wi-Fi is free. The brewpub opens at 11:30 am every day and runs happy hour from 3 pm to 5 pm. Dogs stay in the designated pet rooms for $25 a day plus tax, so mention the dog when you book.
In winter the inn works as a base for the bald eagles at Brackendale, which BC Parks says peak in November and December. Without a car, ride YVR Skylynx to the Squamish Adventure Centre on Loggers Lane and reserve that stop when you book.

Q: Does Howe Sound Inn allow dogs?
A: Yes. Howe Sound Inn sets aside pet-friendly rooms for $25 a day plus tax, and only some rooms take pets, so ask when you book.
Q: Can you bring a mountain bike into Howe Sound Inn?
A: Yes. Howe Sound Inn has no bike storage room, and guests can keep a mountain bike in their room for $25 a day plus tax.
Q: Are meals included at Howe Sound Inn?
A: Howe Sound Inn: Room service and lunch and dinner come from the Howe Sound Brewing brewpub downstairs, which opens at 11:30 am daily.
Q: What does Howe Sound Inn have?
A: Howe Sound Inn lists restaurant, brewery, wifi, pet friendly, accessible room.
Q: Who is Howe Sound Inn good for?
A: Howe Sound Inn suits couples, climbers, mountain bikers, beer lovers, dog owners.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.howesound.com/howesoundinn https://www.howesound.com/rooms https://www.howesound.com/ https://www.exploresquamish.com/travel-deals-packages/squamish-dining-deals/ https://bcparks.ca/brackendale-eagles-park/ https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/38/ https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/ https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/search?q=Howe+Sound+Inn%2C+Squamish&format=jsonv2

### Mount Seymour group campsite
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/mount-seymour-group-campsite
Type: Stay
Also known as: Mount Seymour Group Campsite, Mount Seymour Park group camp
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.35800, -122.94934
Kind: Campsite
From: $80 per night (2026)
Prices: A regular group pays the $80 base fee plus $5 a night for each adult aged 16 and over, billed for at least 15 adults, so the smallest bill is $155 a night. Youth groups that qualify pay $1 a person with a $50 minimum and a $150 maximum. BC Parks adds its transaction fee of $6 a night, up to $18 a site, plus tax.
Meals: Self-catering in the shelter. Bring a stove and your drinking water.
Amenities: Shelter, Wood stove, Pit toilet, Picnic tables, Parking nearby
Best for: youth groups, community groups, winter camping
Shuttle: Mt Seymour runs a winter shuttle to the ski area from Parkgate Community Centre and Rupert SkyTrain Station, and its 2026/27 schedule had not been posted when we checked on 16 October 2026.
Price from: $80 per night (2026)
Website: https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/
Booking: https://camping.bcparks.ca/create-booking/results?resourceLocationId=-2147483566&mapId=-2147483474&searchTabGroupId=2&bookingCategoryId=1&nights=1&isReserving=true&partySize=1
Summary: Mount Seymour group campsite suits youth and community groups who want a winter night on the mountain with a wood-stove shelter, about 100 metres from parking lot P1 in Mount Seymour Park. The trade-off is a reservation-only site priced for groups, at $80 a night plus $5 per adult billed for at least 15 adults in 2026.

The site sits in a small patch of woods just off Mount Seymour Road, and its clearing of 100 by 30 feet holds about 12 tents. Its one shelter has a wood stove for winter use and six of the site's seven picnic tables, and a pit toilet stands inside the reservation area. Bring drinking water. The outside tap runs only from mid-May to October, and BC Parks marks it non-potable.
BC Parks lists a fire pit at the site. The same park page bans campfires anywhere in Mount Seymour Park at any time of year, so cook on a camp stove. Winter parking at lot P1 may need a free BC Parks day-use vehicle pass, and Mt Seymour Resorts asks anyone parking overnight to leave emergency contacts and an expected return time on the dashboard.
Reservations go through camping.bcparks.ca or 1-800-689-9025 and open 12 months before arrival. Youth groups of at least 12 linked to a BC school or youth organization pay $1 a person a night, with a $50 minimum and a $150 maximum. From 2027 BC Parks adds a $20 non-resident fee to group camping reservations made by visitors from outside BC.

Tips:
- Get to the mountain before 10 pm, when BC Parks closes the Mount Seymour Road gate for the night between mid-November and mid-April.
- Check whether lot P1 needs a free BC Parks day-use pass on your dates before you drive up.
- Before anyone in the group heads into the backcountry, read Avalanche Canada's forecast at avalanche.ca, where BC Parks sends visitors for current conditions.

Q: Can you camp on Mount Seymour in winter?
A: Yes. BC Parks takes reservations for the Mount Seymour group campsite in winter, and it allows winter wilderness camping with no fee north of Brockton Point, with campers parking in lot P1.
Q: How much does the Mount Seymour group campsite cost?
A: BC Parks charges a regular group $80 a night plus $5 per adult, billed for at least 15 adults, so the smallest bill at the Mount Seymour group campsite is $155 a night in 2026. Youth groups pay $1 a person with a $50 minimum and a $150 maximum, and a transaction fee of $6 a night, up to $18, is added with tax.
Q: Is there drinking water at the Mount Seymour group campsite?
A: No. The outside tap runs from mid-May to October and BC Parks marks it non-potable, so bring drinking water.
Q: Are meals included at Mount Seymour group campsite?
A: Mount Seymour group campsite: Self-catering in the shelter. Bring a stove and your drinking water.
Q: What does Mount Seymour group campsite have?
A: Mount Seymour group campsite lists shelter, wood stove, pit toilet, picnic tables, parking nearby.
Q: Who is Mount Seymour group campsite good for?
A: Mount Seymour group campsite suits youth groups, community groups, winter camping.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://bcparks.ca/page-data/mount-seymour-park/page-data.json https://bcparks.ca/reservations/group-camping/ https://bcparks.ca/reservations/camping-fees/ https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here/shuttle-bus https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7039282580

### Nita Lake Lodge
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/nita-lake-lodge
Type: Stay
Also known as: Nita Lake Lodge Resort & Spa
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Creekside
Address: 2131 Lake Placid Road, Whistler, BC V8E 0B2
Coordinates: 50.09630, -122.99620
Kind: Boutique hotel
Prices: The lodge quotes live rates only. Self-parking costs $35 a night plus taxes, and dining and spa guests park free.
Meals: Breakfast buffet at The Den daily from 8 am to 11 am ($39); dinner in the Lakeside Lounge; Fix Cafe from 6:30 am to 3 pm
Check-in: 16:00, out by 11:00
Amenities: Spa, Hot tub, Plunge pool, Sauna, Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Ev charging, Pet friendly, Fireplace, Shuttle, Wifi
Best for: couples, families, spa stays, dog owners
Bike rental: Guests borrow commuter bikes for the Whistler Valley Trail at no charge.
Ski-in ski-out: No
To the lifts: Creekside has its own gondola station, which loads for Whistler Mountain in winter, and the lodge keeps free slopeside ski lockers for guests in season.
Ski storage: Yes
Shuttle: A free courtesy shuttle runs guests to Whistler Village and back when the front desk has space on it.
Website: https://www.nitalakelodge.com/
Summary: Nita Lake Lodge suits couples and families who want a spa hotel on a lake in Creekside with the Creekside Gondola close by. It sits 5 km south of Whistler Village, so nights out in the Village run on the hotel shuttle or a car.

Nita Lake Lodge stands on the shore of Nita Lake beside the Whistler train station, and the lodge calls this part of the valley the original Whistler. Suites run from studios to two-level two-bedroom units, and every room has a basalt gas fireplace. The lodge says the One Bedroom Lake View Suite is its most popular, and it looks over the glacier-fed lake. The lodge guarantees a balcony or patio in its one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, so book one of those to sit outside.
Winter guests get free snowshoes and slopeside ski lockers, and skis stay out of the rooms. The lakeside hot tub and plunge pool open from 8 am to 10 pm, and a barrel sauna sits by the water. Self-parking costs $35 a night plus taxes. Dogs are welcome in reserved pet rooms, and the fee of $35 a night plus tax stops after two nights.
In October 2026 The Den was serving breakfast only, and the Lakeside Lounge took over dinner with a three-course fall menu for $38 from 5:30 pm. Fix Cafe opens at 6:30 am for Salt Spring Island Coffee, and Creekbread's wood-fired flatbreads are a short walk away. The lodge says direct bookings for winter made by 30 November save up to 25% and come with a dinner credit.

Q: How far is Nita Lake Lodge from Whistler Village?
A: Nita Lake Lodge is in Creekside, which lies 5 km south of Whistler Village. The lodge runs a free courtesy shuttle to the Village when it has space.
Q: Is Nita Lake Lodge ski-in, ski-out?
A: No. Nita Lake Lodge is in Creekside, which has its own gondola up Whistler Mountain in winter, and the lodge keeps free ski lockers for guests in season.
Q: Does Nita Lake Lodge allow dogs?
A: Yes. Nita Lake Lodge reserves pet-friendly rooms, and the pet fee is $35 a night plus tax for no more than two nights.
Q: Are meals included at Nita Lake Lodge?
A: Nita Lake Lodge: Breakfast buffet at The Den daily from 8 am to 11 am ($39); dinner in the Lakeside Lounge; Fix Cafe from 6:30 am to 3 pm.
Q: What does Nita Lake Lodge have?
A: Nita Lake Lodge lists spa, hot tub, plunge pool, sauna, gym, restaurant, bar, parking, ev charging, pet friendly, fireplace, shuttle, wifi.
Q: Who is Nita Lake Lodge good for?
A: Nita Lake Lodge suits couples, families, spa stays, dog owners.
Q: Is Nita Lake Lodge bike-friendly?
A: Nita Lake Lodge has published no cycling policy. Guests borrow commuter bikes for the Whistler Valley Trail at no charge.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.nitalakelodge.com/ https://www.nitalakelodge.com/faqs https://www.nitalakelodge.com/services-amenities https://www.nitalakelodge.com/contact-directions https://www.nitalakelodge.com/dining https://www.nitalakelodge.com/dining/the-den https://www.nitalakelodge.com/dining/fix-cafe https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/search?q=Nita+Lake+Lodge&format=jsonv2

### North Twin Island campground
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/north-twin-island-campground
Type: Stay
Also known as: Twin Islands campground, North Twin Campground, Big Twin Island, Indian Arm camping
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: Village of Belcarra
Coordinates: 49.34902, -122.89177
Kind: Campsite
From: Free
Prices: BC Parks lists no camping fee in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park. Its fee page charges visitors from outside BC a $20 non-resident fee on first come, first served camping for stays from 15 May 2026, and the park page names no such fee for Indian Arm.
Meals: None. Bring all your food, a stove and your drinking water.
Rooms: 20
Amenities: Tent pads, Dock, Day moorage, Toilets
Best for: kayak campers, a first overnight paddle
Price from: $0 per night (2026)
Website: https://bcparks.ca/say-nuth-khaw-yum-park-aka-indian-arm-park/
Summary: North Twin Island campground in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park suits paddlers on their first night of kayak camping, with 20 free wooden tent pads 5.5 km up Indian Arm from Deep Cove. Its catch is that you carry every drop of drinking water and take your chance on a first come, first served pad, and in winter BC Parks doesn't patrol or service the park regularly.

The campground sits on North Twin Island, which BC Parks also calls Big Twin, inside Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Province manage the park together under a 1998 agreement, and BC Parks translates the name as Serpent's Land. On the Twin Islands, camping is limited to the north island, which has 20 elevated wooden tent pads and a dock with day moorage for boats under 5.5 metres. South Twin Island and Raccoon Island are closed to camping.
BC Parks measures the trip from Deep Cove, where Deep Cove Kayak rents boats for overnight trips from 2156 Banbury Road. Its rentals open in April and turn weather-dependent after Thanksgiving, and from 5 October 2026 every rental needs full immersion gear under the shop's cold water policy. Read a tide chart before you go. BC Parks advises riding the rising tide north and the falling tide back toward Burrard Inlet, and says mornings tend to be calmest, with inflow winds on sunny days.
Bring all your drinking water, since BC Parks lists no fresh water on either Twin Island. The island has two urine-diversion toilets and no bear caches or fire rings, and campfires are banned in the park at all times, so cook on a stove. Bears and raccoons are common, and BC Parks asks campers to hang food and garbage out of reach. The sandy lagoon between the islands dries only at low tide.

Tips:
- Paddle north on a rising tide and come home on a falling one, as BC Parks advises for Indian Arm.
- BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed bears, so hang every scrap of food and garbage or pack it in a container a bear can't open.
- Report an aggressive bear to the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277, the number WildSafeBC gives.
- Keep dogs leashed and off the beaches, which BC Parks requires in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park.

Q: Do you need a reservation for North Twin Island campground?
A: No. BC Parks runs the 20 tent pads on North Twin Island in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park first come, first served, and the park takes no reservations.
Q: How far is North Twin Island from Deep Cove?
A: BC Parks puts Twin Islands about 5.5 km from Deep Cove by water. The farther camps at Bishop Creek and Granite Falls take four to six hours to reach by kayak or canoe.
Q: Is there drinking water at North Twin Island campground?
A: No. BC Parks lists no fresh water on North or South Twin Island, so bring all the water you need.
Q: Does camping on North Twin Island cost anything?
A: No. BC Parks says there are no fees for camping in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park, which takes in North Twin Island.
Q: Are meals included at North Twin Island campground?
A: North Twin Island campground: None. Bring all your food, a stove and your drinking water.
Q: What does North Twin Island campground have?
A: North Twin Island campground lists tent pads, dock, day moorage, toilets.
Q: Who is North Twin Island campground good for?
A: North Twin Island campground suits kayak campers, a first overnight paddle.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/say-nuth-khaw-yum-park-aka-indian-arm-park/ https://bcparks.ca/page-data/say-nuth-khaw-yum-park-aka-indian-arm-park/page-data.json https://bcparks.ca/reservations/camping-fees/ https://deepcovekayak.com/rental/overnight-rentals-2/ https://deepcovekayak.com/aboutus/hours-of-operation/ https://deepcovekayak.com/cold-water-policy/ https://wildsafebc.com/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2782652568

### Ocean Breeze Bed and Breakfast
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/ocean-breeze-bed-and-breakfast
Type: Stay
Also known as: Ocean Breeze B&B, Ocean Breeze Executive Bed and Breakfast
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 462 East 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B7
Coordinates: 49.30721, -123.06719
Kind: Bed and breakfast
Prices: The B&B's site posts no rates and offers 10% off for booking direct.
Meals: Breakfast included
Check-in: By appointment, out by 11:00 am
Rooms: 4
Amenities: Free parking, Private bathrooms, Fireplaces in some rooms, City view patios in some rooms, Pet room on approval
Best for: couples, slow travel
Ski-in ski-out: No
Summary: Ocean Breeze Bed and Breakfast suits couples who want a hosted stay and a cooked breakfast in Lower Lonsdale. The house stands about 1.2 km east of Lonsdale Quay as the crow flies and has four rooms with private bathrooms. Its provincial short-term rental registration still needs confirming.

The B&B dates its welcome to 1992, and Margaret Gradowska is the host its site names. The four rooms go by Romantica, French Provincial, Tiramisu Suite and Eagle's Nest, and each has a king or queen bed and a private bathroom. Some have fireplaces. Most suites look at the city skyline. Some take the view from a private patio, and the site mentions a skylight above the bed.
The breakfast menu runs from smoked salmon omelettes and French toast stuffed with fresh fruit to eggs Benedict and blueberry pancakes, with fresh orange juice on the side. Check-in is by appointment and check-out is at 11 am. Cancel 14 days or more ahead and you pay a $60 administration fee, and inside 14 days the whole booking is charged. Small pets can stay in a designated room with the host's approval, and a pet charge may apply.

Tips:
- Ask the host for the provincial short-term rental registration number before you pay, since BC's principal-residence rule applies to B&Bs in the City of North Vancouver.
- Agree on an arrival time ahead, because check-in is by appointment.

Q: Does Ocean Breeze Bed and Breakfast serve a cooked breakfast?
A: Yes. The Ocean Breeze Bed and Breakfast menu runs from smoked salmon omelettes to blueberry pancakes, served with fresh orange juice.
Q: What is the cancellation policy at Ocean Breeze Bed and Breakfast?
A: Cancelling 14 or more days before arrival costs a $60 administration fee at Ocean Breeze Bed and Breakfast. Inside 14 days, or for a no-show, the whole booking is charged.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.oceanbreezevancouver.com/ https://www.oceanbreezevancouver.com/rooms-rates.shtml https://www.oceanbreezevancouver.com/policies.shtml https://www.oceanbreezevancouver.com/accommodations-in-vancouver-for-FIFA-2026.shtml https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7141800454

### Opus Vancouver
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/opus-vancouver
Type: Stay
Also known as: OPUS Vancouver, Opus Hotel Vancouver, Opus Hotel
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Yaletown
Address: 322 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5Z6
Coordinates: 49.27463, -123.12256
Kind: Boutique hotel
From: $319 per room per night (2027)
Price: $$$
Prices: A Standard Queen cost $319 a night for Tuesday 12 January 2027 once the mandatory $10 destination fee goes in, and the engine charges tax on both. Residents of Canada and Washington State with ID could book it for $261 with the fee and valet parking included. Prepay & Save rates are prepaid and non-refundable.
Meals: Room only; Capo in the hotel serves Italian food, with brunch at weekends
Check-in: 15:00, out by 12:00
Rooms: 96
Amenities: Restaurant, Bar, Fitness centre, Valet parking, Dog friendly, Digital check in
Best for: couples, dog owners, short city breaks
Price from: $319 per room per night (2027)
Price band: $$$
Website: https://opushotel.com/
Summary: Opus Vancouver suits couples and dog owners on a short city break who want Yaletown's restaurants outside the door and the Canada Line about 50 metres away. Valet parking costs $59 a day and the garage clears only 6 feet 6 inches, so a tall vehicle needs parking elsewhere.

Opus sits on Davie Street in the middle of Yaletown, and its 96 rooms follow five décor themes with spa bathrooms. Capo in the hotel serves house-made pizza and Italian dishes with brunch at weekends, and The Spritz bar builds its cocktail list around Italian aperitivo. Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at noon, and guests can check in on their phones and use the phone as the room key. Guests must be 19 or older to check in without a parent or guardian.

Tips:
- Count the $10 nightly destination fee plus tax when you compare Opus with other hotels.
- Cancel by 3 pm the day before arrival to avoid a one-night charge on a standard rate.
- Ride the Canada Line 4 minutes north to Waterfront for the SeaBus to North Vancouver.

Q: Does Opus Vancouver charge a destination fee?
A: Yes. Opus Vancouver charges a destination fee of $10 a night plus applicable taxes, according to its reservation policy.
Q: Is Opus Vancouver dog friendly?
A: Yes. Opus Vancouver takes one house-trained dog under 25 lb per room for a one-time $50 cleaning fee, and dogs stay leashed in public areas.
Q: What time is check-in at Opus Vancouver?
A: Check-in at Opus Vancouver is from 3 pm and check-out is at noon, and guests can check in digitally on a smartphone.
Q: How much is parking at Opus Vancouver?
A: Valet parking at Opus Vancouver costs $59 a day including tax, and the garage takes vehicles up to 6 feet 6 inches tall.
Q: Are meals included at Opus Vancouver?
A: Opus Vancouver: Room only; Capo in the hotel serves Italian food, with brunch at weekends.
Q: What does Opus Vancouver have?
A: Opus Vancouver lists restaurant, bar, fitness centre, valet parking, dog friendly, digital check in.
Q: Who is Opus Vancouver good for?
A: Opus Vancouver suits couples, dog owners, short city breaks.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://opushotel.com/ https://opushotel.com/reservation-policy/ https://book.vancouver.opushotel.com/?currency=CAD&chain=11727&level=hotel&hotel=28558&locale=en-US&rooms=1&arrive=2027-01-12&depart=2027-01-13&adult=2 https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5324837598 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111231447

### Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/pan-pacific-whistler-mountainside
Type: Stay
Also known as: Pan Pacific Mountainside, Pan Pacific Whistler
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4320 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BC V8E 1G6
Coordinates: 50.11390, -122.95330
Kind: Hotel
Prices: The hotel quotes live rates only. Its Pacific Northwest Residents package gives residents of BC, Alberta, Washington and Oregon free valet parking, which the hotel values at $40.
Meals: The Dubh Linn Gate Irish pub on site serves pub food, the Bed & Breakfast package gives a $25 daily credit per person, and the hotel can arrange delivery from Whistler restaurants
Check-in: 16:00, out by 11:00
Amenities: Pool, Hot tub, Steam room, Gym, Kitchen, Balcony, Fireplace, Ski storage, Bike storage, Valet parking, Pub
Best for: families, groups, first ski trip, long stays
Bikes: Storage on site
Bike storage: The hotel keeps bike and golf storage for guests.
Ski-in ski-out: Yes
To the lifts: The hotel stands on Skier's Plaza in Whistler Village, and the gondolas to Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb load a few steps away.
Ski storage: Yes
Website: https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-whistler-mountainside.html
Summary: Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside suits families and groups who want a suite with a kitchen on Skier's Plaza at the foot of the gondolas. A winter booking turns non-refundable 14 days before arrival, when the hotel charges the full stay.

Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside sits on Skier's Plaza in Whistler Village, and the gondolas to Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb leave a few steps from the door. Every unit is a suite with a full kitchen and a balcony, and they run from studios to two bedrooms. The World Ski Awards have named it Canada's Best Ski Hotel for 13 years running.
The heated outdoor saltwater pool and two hot tubs stay open year-round from 8 am to 10 pm for hotel guests. The gym and the eucalyptus steam room open at 6 am. Skis go into the hotel's storage and lockers, and bikes have a store of their own.
The hotel charges the full room and tax 14 days before a winter arrival and 45 days before one over the festive season, and from then the booking can't be refunded or changed. Trained service dogs are the only animals allowed, and they pay no pet fee.

Q: Is Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside ski-in, ski-out?
A: Yes. Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside stands on Skier's Plaza, where the gondolas to Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb load, and it has ski storage and lockers.
Q: Does Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside allow pets?
A: No. Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside allows no pets or emotional support animals. Trained service dogs are welcome and pay no pet fee.
Q: What is the cancellation policy at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside?
A: Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside charges the full room and tax 14 days before a winter arrival and 45 days before a festive-season arrival. From that charge on, the booking is non-refundable and can't be changed.
Q: Are meals included at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside?
A: Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside: The Dubh Linn Gate Irish pub on site serves pub food, the Bed & Breakfast package gives a $25 daily credit per person, and the hotel can arrange delivery from Whistler restaurants.
Q: What does Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside have?
A: Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside lists pool, hot tub, steam room, gym, kitchen, balcony, fireplace, ski storage, bike storage, valet parking, pub.
Q: Who is Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside good for?
A: Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside suits families, groups, first ski trip, long stays.
Q: Is Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside bike-friendly?
A: Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside has published no cycling policy. Storage: the hotel keeps bike and golf storage for guests.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-whistler-mountainside.html https://www.panpacificwhistler.com/ https://www.igluski.com/ski-resorts/canada/whistler/pan-pacific-mountainside_989 https://www.inghams.co.uk/ski-holidays/ski-resorts/canada/whistler/pan-pacific-whistler-mountainside https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/search?q=Pan+Pacific+Whistler+Mountainside&format=jsonv2

### Pangea Pod Hotel
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/pangea-pod-hotel
Type: Stay
Also known as: Pangea Whistler, Pangea Pod
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4333 Sunrise Alley, Whistler, BC V8E 1M7
Coordinates: 50.11430, -122.95570
Kind: Hotel
Prices: Pangea quotes live prices only. It holds a refundable $50 a person a night on a card and returns it at checkout once the pod and the bar tab are in order. The hold is never less than $100 or more than $350 a pod.
Meals: The Living Room serves breakfast, food and drinks; there is no guest kitchen, and staff hand out hot water for oatmeal or instant noodles
Check-in: 16:00, out by 10:00
Amenities: Bar, Rooftop bar, Cafe, Ski storage, Lockers, Wifi, Laundry, Parking
Best for: solo travellers, friends, adults only
Bikes: Storage on site
Bike storage: Bike storage is limited, costs extra and has to be reserved ahead.
Ski-in ski-out: No
To the lifts: Pangea says it stands a short distance from the gondolas in Whistler Village.
Ski storage: Yes
Website: https://www.pangeapod.com/
Summary: Pangea Pod Hotel suits solo skiers and groups of friends who want a private pod and a rooftop bar in the middle of Whistler Village. It takes adults only, and every guest must be 18 or older at check-in.

Pangea Pod Hotel rents private pods inside shared suites on Sunrise Alley in Whistler Village. Every guest gets a gear locker of their own. The pods lock valuables away in a small cabinet, and rain-head showers with toiletries sit inside each suite. Mezzanine pods are up a level, and Pangea keeps only a few side-entry pods.
Winter guests leave skis and boards in the Toy Box. The Living Room serves breakfast, food and drinks, and there's no guest kitchen, so staff hand out hot water for oatmeal or instant noodles. Pangea calls its Rooftop Patio Whistler's only rooftop bar.
Everyone staying must be 18 at check-in, and 19 to buy or drink alcohol. Two people who share a pod without booking it for two pay a surcharge at check-in, so book double occupancy from the start. Check-in opens at 4 pm and checkout is by 10 am, and Pangea sells early and late slots when it has space.

Q: How old do you have to be to stay at Pangea Pod Hotel?
A: Guests at Pangea Pod Hotel must be 18 or older at check-in, and 19 or older to buy or drink alcohol.
Q: Does Pangea Pod Hotel have ski storage?
A: Yes. Pangea Pod Hotel stores winter guests' skis and snowboards in its Toy Box, and every guest gets a private gear locker.
Q: Are meals included at Pangea Pod Hotel?
A: Pangea Pod Hotel: The Living Room serves breakfast, food and drinks; there is no guest kitchen, and staff hand out hot water for oatmeal or instant noodles.
Q: What does Pangea Pod Hotel have?
A: Pangea Pod Hotel lists bar, rooftop bar, cafe, ski storage, lockers, wifi, laundry, parking.
Q: Who is Pangea Pod Hotel good for?
A: Pangea Pod Hotel suits solo travellers, friends, adults only.
Q: Is Pangea Pod Hotel bike-friendly?
A: Pangea Pod Hotel has published no cycling policy. Storage: bike storage is limited, costs extra and has to be reserved ahead.
Q: Is Pangea Pod Hotel ski-in ski-out?
A: No. Pangea Pod Hotel sits away from the lifts.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.pangeapod.com/ https://www.pangeapod.com/faq https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/search?q=Pangea+Pod+Hotel&format=jsonv2

### Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/pinnacle-hotel-at-the-pier
Type: Stay
Also known as: Pinnacle at the Pier
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B1
Coordinates: 49.31055, -123.07902
Kind: Hotel
From: $249 per room per night (2027)
Prices: The hotel's booking engine priced a mountainside king at $249 and a harbour-view king with a balcony at $279 for Tuesday 12 January 2027. A prepaid non-refundable rate takes 10% off, and the free Pinnacle Club adds its own discounts.
Meals: Room only. Some packages add daily breakfast for two at The Lobby Restaurant & Lounge.
Check-in: 3:00 pm, out by 11:00 am
Amenities: Heated indoor 25 m pool, Hot tub, Sauna, Fitness centre, Restaurant and lounge, Room service, Underground parking, Pet friendly rooms, Meeting and event space, Waterfront bike rentals
Best for: couples, families, cruise passengers, car-free trips, swimmers
Bike rental: The hotel lists waterfront bike rentals among its on-site services.
Ski-in ski-out: No
Shuttle: TransLink's 236 runs from the Lonsdale Quay bus exchange to Grouse Mountain, and the hotel's Grouse Mountain package adds two-for-one Skyride tickets.
Price from: $249 per room per night (2027)
Website: https://www.pinnaclepierhotel.com/
Summary: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier is the full-service choice in North Vancouver's Shipyards. It has a heated 25-metre indoor pool, and the SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay is about 350 metres away. Drivers pay $42 a night for underground parking with taxes included.

The hotel stands on Victory Ship Way in the Shipyards. The skating rink is about 80 metres from the door, and Lonsdale Quay is a short walk west. Harbourview rooms run 300 square feet with a private balcony over Burrard Inlet and a marble bathroom. The Mountainside rooms are the same size and face the hills. For a family, the Junior Suite adds a pull-out queen to the king bed in 400 square feet, and the Studio Suites stretch to 500 square feet with a Juliet balcony.
On a wet winter evening you can swim lengths in the heated indoor pool, which runs 25 metres over five lanes, then sit in the hot tub or the sauna. The fitness centre is on the third floor and looks over the water. The Lobby Restaurant & Lounge serves from 6:30 am to 11 pm daily, and Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar is about two minutes away on foot.
Pets stay for $30 plus taxes a night up to $90 a stay, and the fee covers a bed and a bowl. The offers page in October 2026 listed a Sunday Special at 20% off with parking included, and a run of packages that pair dining credit with Capilano Suspension Bridge admission, Grouse Mountain Skyride tickets, MONOVA tickets or a Polygon Gallery gift card. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.

Tips:
- From YVR, ride the Canada Line to Waterfront and the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay. The hotel is about 350 metres east of the terminal.
- The hotel has no EV chargers on site, and its FAQ points to public stations across from the parkade.
- Ask for a Harbourview room if you want the private balcony over the water.
- TransLink's 236 to Grouse Mountain leaves from the Lonsdale Quay bus exchange.

Q: Does Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier have a pool?
A: Yes. Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier has a heated indoor 25-metre pool with five lanes, plus a hot tub and a sauna.
Q: How much is parking at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier?
A: Secure underground parking at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier costs $42 a night including taxes and comes with in-and-out privileges, according to the hotel's FAQ in October 2026.
Q: Is Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier pet-friendly?
A: Yes. Pets stay at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier for $30 plus taxes a night, up to $90 a stay, and certified service animals stay free.
Q: How far is Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier from the SeaBus?
A: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier is about 350 metres in a straight line from the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal. The SeaBus crosses to Waterfront Station in 12 minutes.
Q: Are meals included at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier?
A: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier: Room only. Some packages add daily breakfast for two at The Lobby Restaurant & Lounge.
Q: What does Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier have?
A: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier lists heated indoor 25 m pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness centre, restaurant and lounge, room service, underground parking, pet friendly rooms, meeting and event space, waterfront bike rentals.
Q: Who is Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier good for?
A: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier suits couples, families, cruise passengers, car-free trips, swimmers.
Q: Is Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier bike-friendly?
A: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier has published no cycling policy. The hotel lists waterfront bike rentals among its on-site services.
Q: Is Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier ski-in ski-out?
A: No. Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier sits away from the lifts, and transLink's 236 runs from the Lonsdale Quay bus exchange to Grouse Mountain, and the hotel's Grouse Mountain package adds two-for-one Skyride tickets.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.pinnaclepierhotel.com/ https://be.synxis.com/?chain=17526&hotel=8952&level=hotel&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&arrive=2027-01-12&depart=2027-01-13&adult=2&rooms=1 https://www.pinnaclepierhotel.com/faq/ https://www.pinnaclepierhotel.com/stay/ https://www.pinnaclepierhotel.com/offers/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/stay/ https://www.ca.kayak.com/North-Vancouver-Hotels.8934.hotel.ksp https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/236/direction/1/schedule https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/163950355 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55832450

### Seaside Hotel
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/seaside-hotel
Type: Stay
Also known as: SeaSide Hotel, Seaside Hotel North Vancouver, Seaside Hotel Vancouver
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 130-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0G5
Coordinates: 49.30971, -123.07864
Kind: Boutique hotel
From: $259 per room per night (2027)
Prices: The hotel's booking engine priced a Deluxe King at $259 on its flexible rate for Tuesday 12 January 2027, or $233.10 for members who sign in. The engine charges one night's room and tax to the card 24 hours before arrival.
Meals: Room only. Provisions Italiana is the hotel restaurant, and in-room dining is available.
Rooms: 71
Amenities: Spa, Restaurant, In room dining, 24/7 concierge, Contactless check in with phone keys, Free bike and kids' scooter loans, Valet parking, Self parking, EV charging, Pet friendly rooms, Allergy sensitive rooms
Best for: couples, spa stays, car-free trips, winter weekends
Bike rental: The hotel lends bikes free of charge, according to Destination BC's listing.
Ski-in ski-out: No
Shuttle: The Lonsdale Quay bus exchange is about 400 metres west of the hotel, and TransLink's 236 runs from there to Grouse Mountain.
Price from: $259 per room per night (2027)
Website: https://seasidehotelvancouver.com/
Summary: Seaside Hotel suits couples who want a modern boutique room in North Vancouver's Shipyards, and the SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay is about 400 metres away. It has 71 rooms and a spa on the third floor, and the guest who books must be 21 or older.

Book a corner suite for the bath. The Ocean View Corner Suite gets the water view, and its 650 square feet hold a king bed and a sofa bed beside a freestanding soaker tub. The Deluxe rooms run 245 to 300 square feet with walk-in rainfall showers, and the hotel itself calls their outlook limited. Every room has motorized window coverings, and the room amenities include an illy espresso machine.
Provisions Italiana is the hotel's restaurant, and JOEY Shipyards and Caffè Artigiano share the same address on Victory Ship Way. The Shipyards Skate Plaza is about 30 metres from the hotel, so in December you can be on the ice within minutes of checking in. The spa sits on the third floor, and Destination BC's listing names it Waterfront Spa.
Arrival is contactless, and the room key comes to your phone. The hotel lends bikes and kids' kick scooters free. Valet and self-parking cost extra, and the hotel's site gives no rate. EV chargers are on site. Pet-friendly rooms carry a fee that the site doesn't state.

Tips:
- Book a corner suite or the Deluxe King Corner if you want a soaker tub, because the Deluxe and Deluxe Shipyards rooms have walk-in rainfall showers.
- Set up your phone before you arrive, since the room key is sent to it.
- TransLink's 236 to Grouse Mountain leaves from the Lonsdale Quay bus exchange, and the walk there from the hotel is about 400 metres.
- Borrow one of the free bikes for a ride along the Shipyards waterfront.

Q: What is the age rule at the Seaside Hotel in North Vancouver?
A: Every registered guest at the Seaside Hotel must be 21 or older to confirm a reservation, according to the hotel's own page. Destination BC's listing gives the same age for check-in.
Q: Does the Seaside Hotel have a spa?
A: Yes. The Seaside Hotel has a spa on its third floor, and Destination BC's listing calls it Waterfront Spa.
Q: Is the Seaside Hotel pet-friendly?
A: Yes. The Seaside Hotel has pet-friendly rooms for an extra fee, and the hotel's site does not give the amount.
Q: How far is the Seaside Hotel from the SeaBus?
A: The Seaside Hotel is about 400 metres in a straight line from the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal. The SeaBus crosses to Waterfront Station in 12 minutes.
Q: How much does Seaside Hotel cost?
A: Prices at Seaside Hotel start at $259 per room per night (2027).
Q: Are meals included at Seaside Hotel?
A: Seaside Hotel: Room only. Provisions Italiana is the hotel restaurant, and in-room dining is available.
Q: What does Seaside Hotel have?
A: Seaside Hotel lists spa, restaurant, in room dining, 24/7 concierge, contactless check in with phone keys, free bike and kids' scooter loans, valet parking, self parking, ev charging, pet friendly rooms, allergy sensitive rooms.
Q: Who is Seaside Hotel good for?
A: Seaside Hotel suits couples, spa stays, car-free trips, winter weekends.
Q: Is Seaside Hotel bike-friendly?
A: Seaside Hotel has published no cycling policy. The hotel lends bikes free of charge, according to Destination BC's listing.
Q: Is Seaside Hotel ski-in ski-out?
A: No. Seaside Hotel sits away from the lifts, and the Lonsdale Quay bus exchange is about 400 metres west of the hotel, and TransLink's 236 runs from there to Grouse Mountain.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://seasidehotelvancouver.com/ https://reservations.travelclick.com/110171?DateIn=01/12/2027&DateOut=01/13/2027&Adults=2&Rooms=1 https://seasidehotelvancouver.com/hotel/ https://seasidehotelvancouver.com/rooms/ https://www.supernaturalbc.com/listings/seaside-hotel-vancouver-900334211/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/stay/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/eat https://www.ca.kayak.com/North-Vancouver-Hotels.8934.hotel.ksp https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/236/direction/1/schedule https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/709063517

### Skwachays Lodge
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/skwachays-lodge
Type: Stay
Also known as: Skwachàys Lodge, Skwachays Boutique Hotel, Skwachays Boutique Hotel and Artist Co-Op
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Address: 31 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
Coordinates: 49.28098, -123.10614
Kind: Boutique hotel
Rooms: 18
Amenities: Free wifi, Fridge and microwave, Family rooms
Best for: couples, art lovers, ethical travellers
Website: https://www.skwachays.com/
Summary: Skwachàys Lodge sits where Chinatown meets Gastown and suits couples and art lovers who want each night's spend to support housing for Indigenous artists. It has no parking on site, so arrive by SkyTrain at Stadium–Chinatown, about 300 metres away.

The BC Indigenous Housing Society opened Skwachàys Lodge in June 2012. It turned the derelict three-and-a-half-storey Pender Hotel into a boutique hotel with on-site housing and studio space for 24 Indigenous artists, and the society says more than 110 artists have completed its residency. Deluxe rooms run from 221 to 307 square feet, and the family rooms sleep four in 398 square feet. The Chinatown Millennium Gate stands about 70 metres from the door on OpenStreetMap, and Waterfront Station is about 650 metres away.

Tips:
- Leave the car behind, because the lodge has no parking on site.
- Stadium–Chinatown station on the Expo Line is about 300 metres away in a straight line, and TransLink's table puts it five minutes from Waterfront.

Q: Does Skwachays Lodge have parking?
A: No. Skwachàys Lodge has no parking on site, so arrive by SkyTrain or taxi; Stadium–Chinatown station is about 300 metres away in a straight line.
Q: Who runs Skwachays Lodge?
A: The BC Indigenous Housing Society runs Skwachàys Lodge as a social enterprise. The society says it is a registered charity governed by an all-Indigenous board, and the lodge's earnings support housing for 24 Indigenous artists in the building.
Q: How many rooms does Skwachays Lodge have?
A: Skwachàys Lodge has 18 rooms, each designed by one of six Vancouver hotel designers working with one of six Indigenous artists.
Q: What does Skwachays Lodge have?
A: Skwachays Lodge lists free wifi, fridge and microwave, family rooms.
Q: Who is Skwachays Lodge good for?
A: Skwachays Lodge suits couples, art lovers, ethical travellers.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.skwachays.com/ https://www.skwachays.com/about https://www.skwachays.com/rooms-at-a-glance https://www.skwachays.com/water-room https://www.skwachays.com/contact https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7141210836 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133258463

### SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/surestay-by-best-western-north-vancouver-capilano
Type: Stay
Also known as: SureStay Hotel by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano, SureStay Plus North Vancouver Capilano, SureStay North Vancouver
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 1634 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3B4
Coordinates: 49.32480, -123.12100
Kind: Hotel
Prices: Best Western's booking page showed no rooms for 16 October 2026 when we checked that day, and it ignored the January 2027 dates we asked for, so this guide has no published rate for the hotel yet.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch at the pancake house on the property; a hot breakfast package costs extra
Check-in: 3 pm, out by 11 am
Amenities: Free parking, Free wifi, Seasonal outdoor pool, Restaurant on site, Smoke free
Best for: drivers, families with young children, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Website: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-north-vancouver/surestay-hotel-by-best-western-north-vancouver-capilano/propertyCode.52063.html
Summary: The SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano is a low-rise hotel on Capilano Road just up from Marine Drive, and it suits drivers who want free parking near Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, which Best Western puts 2 km away. Its pool opens only in summer, and the District is weighing an application to redevelop the site.

The hotel stands just up Capilano Road from Marine Drive in the District of North Vancouver's Lions Gate area. Rooms come with duvets and free internet, and some are suites with extra space. A pancake house on the property serves breakfast and lunch.
Best Western takes no pets here and no cash. Expect a C$200 hold on your card at check-in for incidentals, and bring government photo ID that matches the card. The 246 stops on Capilano Road at Curling Road and at Fullerton Avenue on its way between downtown Vancouver and Edgemont Village.

Tips:
- Ride the 246 up Capilano Road and change at Edgemont Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive to the 232 for the Grouse Mountain Skyride.

Q: Does the SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano allow pets?
A: No. Best Western's policy for the SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano says pets are not accepted.
Q: Does the SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano have a pool?
A: Yes, in summer. Best Western says the outdoor heated pool at the SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano opens through the summer months.
Q: How far is the SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?
A: About 2 km. Best Western lists the SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano at 2.00 km from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and 5.60 km from Grouse Mountain.
Q: Are meals included at SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano?
A: SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano: Breakfast and lunch at the pancake house on the property; a hot breakfast package costs extra.
Q: What does SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano have?
A: SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano lists free parking, free wifi, seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant on site, smoke free.
Q: Who is SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano good for?
A: SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano suits drivers, families with young children, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-north-vancouver/surestay-hotel-by-best-western-north-vancouver-capilano/propertyCode.52063.html https://engage.zencity.io/dnv/en/projects/1634-and-1748-capilano-road-chard-redevelopment https://storeys.com/chard-1634-1748-capilano-road-north-vancouver-hotel-redevelopment/ https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/246/direction/0/schedule https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/576857642

### Sylvia Hotel
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/sylvia-hotel
Type: Stay
Also known as: The Sylvia, The Sylvia Hotel, Sylvia Court
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: West End
Address: 1154 Gilford Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2P6
Coordinates: 49.28864, -123.14248
Kind: Hotel
From: $179 per room per night (2027)
Price: $$
Prices: A Queen room booked direct cost $179 for Tuesday 12 January 2027, and BC residents with ID could book it for $161.10. From 1 November to the end of March the Sylvia sells discounted weekly and monthly rates with half-price parking, apart from the Christmas holidays and the bayside rooms. The hotel says weekly rates carry 20.68% in taxes and a fee on top of the room rate, and its booking engine names no fee.
Meals: Room only; Sylvia's Restaurant serves breakfast from 7 am daily
Rooms: 120
Amenities: Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Pet friendly, Kitchen suites, Beachfront
Best for: couples, dog owners, long winter stays
Price from: $179 per room per night (2027)
Price band: $$
Website: https://sylviahotel.com/
Booking: https://s006490.officialbookings.com/
Summary: The Sylvia Hotel suits couples and dog owners who want English Bay Beach across the street and a 1913 heritage building with an ocean-view lounge. Its 120 rooms run from a 210-square-foot petite queen to the 1,000-square-foot English Bay Suite, so check the room type before you book.

The Sylvia stands on Gilford Street at the edge of Stanley Park, about 250 metres from the middle of English Bay Beach in a straight line on OpenStreetMap. Sylvia Court opened here as an apartment block in 1913 and held on as the West End's tallest building until 1956. The City of Vancouver designated it a heritage building in 1975. Rooms run from queens and kings up to three-bed units that sleep six, and the Two Queens with Kitchen suite lets a family or a long winter stay cook in.
Sylvia's Restaurant serves from breakfast at 7 am until dinner ends at 10 pm every day, and the cocktail lounge stays open from 11 am to midnight. Live music plays on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 8 to 10 pm, and Sunday adds jazz with prime rib. Ask for a bayside room if the water view matters, because the discounted winter rates leave those rooms out. Those weekly and monthly rates also carry a seven-day cancellation policy.

Tips:
- Book direct on the hotel's own engine for its best-rate guarantee, or call the front desk at 604 681 9321 for the weekly and monthly winter rates.
- The hotel quotes 30 minutes to the airport and 5 minutes to the cruise ship terminal by car.

Q: Is the Sylvia Hotel pet friendly?
A: Yes. The Sylvia Hotel welcomes pets with no fee, and its restaurant patio is dog friendly.
Q: Does the Sylvia Hotel have parking?
A: Yes. The Sylvia Hotel has on-site parking, and its winter weekly and monthly rates include half-price parking, which the hotel says saves $12.50 a night plus taxes and fees.
Q: How old is the Sylvia Hotel?
A: The Sylvia Hotel building opened on 3 May 1913 as the Sylvia Court apartments, and the City of Vancouver designated it a heritage building in 1975.
Q: How much does Sylvia Hotel cost?
A: Prices at Sylvia Hotel start at $179 per room per night (2027).
Q: Are meals included at Sylvia Hotel?
A: Sylvia Hotel: Room only; Sylvia's Restaurant serves breakfast from 7 am daily.
Q: What does Sylvia Hotel have?
A: Sylvia Hotel lists restaurant, bar, parking, pet friendly, kitchen suites, beachfront.
Q: Who is Sylvia Hotel good for?
A: Sylvia Hotel suits couples, dog owners, long winter stays.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://sylviahotel.com/ https://sylviahotel.com/history/ https://sylviahotel.com/accommodations/ https://sylviahotel.com/restaurant-lounge/ https://sylviahotel.com/packages-and-specials/ https://s006490.officialbookings.com/ https://sylviahotel.com/contact/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/316424818 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7660934

### Union Steamship Marina Resort
URL: https://northvanguide.com/stays/union-steamship-marina-resort
Type: Stay
Also known as: Union Steamship Marina, Union Steamship Co. cottages, Union Steamship historical cottages
Region: Howe Sound
Municipality: Bowen Island Municipality
Neighbourhood: Snug Cove
Address: 431 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC
Coordinates: 49.37940, -123.33410
Kind: Resort
From: $270 per night (2026)
Prices: Winter rates run from 15 October 2026 to 30 April 2027 before tax. Parking costs $10 a night per car in winter and pets $60 each a visit, and you pay those only if you bring a car or a pet.
Meals: Every unit has a fully equipped kitchen; Doc Morgan's restaurant and pub stands on the same marina boardwalk
Check-in: 16:00
Rooms: 5
Amenities: Kitchen, Woodstove, Wifi, Bbq, Pet friendly, Parking
Best for: couples, families, dog owners, walkers
Price from: $270 per night (2026)
Website: https://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/accommodations
Summary: Union Steamship Marina Resort suits couples and families who want a heritage cottage with its own kitchen beside the Snug Cove ferry on Bowen Island. It has five units, and long weekends and holidays carry a three-night minimum all year.

Cottage 1 dates from the 1920s and is one of the few Union Steamship Company cottages still standing. Inside it keeps whitewashed panelling and a claw-foot tub. Cottage 2 sleeps seven and the Summer House six. Couples take The Loft, which puts a king bed up in the Summer House building, and a family of four fits the Garden Suite.
Before tax, winter rates from 15 October 2026 to 30 April 2027 start at $270 a night for The Loft from Sunday to Thursday and reach $380 for Cottage 2 on a Friday or Saturday. Most units have wood-burning stoves, and Metro Vancouver's bylaw lets you light them from 15 September to 15 May, so a winter stay gets the fire. The resort sets a two-night minimum from 1 May to 15 November.
Check in from 4 pm at The Company Store with photo ID. Up to two pets can come at $60 each a visit, and winter parking costs $10 a night per car. BC Ferries is rebuilding parts of the Snug Cove ramp overnight from 29 October 2026 to 1 March 2027, from 11:30 pm to 5 am on weekdays, so light sleepers should ask for a unit away from the terminal.

Q: How much does Union Steamship Marina Resort cost in winter?
A: Union Steamship Marina Resort's winter rates for 15 October 2026 to 30 April 2027 run from $270 a night for The Loft on Sunday to Thursday to $380 for Cottage 2 on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. Those rates are before tax.
Q: Does Union Steamship Marina Resort allow dogs?
A: Yes. Union Steamship Marina Resort takes up to two pets per cottage for a flat $60 a pet.
Q: Are meals included at Union Steamship Marina Resort?
A: Union Steamship Marina Resort: Every unit has a fully equipped kitchen; Doc Morgan's restaurant and pub stands on the same marina boardwalk.
Q: What does Union Steamship Marina Resort have?
A: Union Steamship Marina Resort lists kitchen, woodstove, wifi, bbq, pet friendly, parking.
Q: Who is Union Steamship Marina Resort good for?
A: Union Steamship Marina Resort suits couples, families, dog owners, walkers.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/accommodations https://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/rental-policies https://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/cottage-1 https://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/cottage2 https://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/summerhouse https://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/gardensuite https://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/theloft https://www.tourismbowenisland.com/destination/stay/accommodations/union-steamship-historical-cottages/ https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/2026/10/06/snug-cove-ramp-rehabilitation-work/ https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/search?q=431+Bowen+Island+Trunk+Road%2C+Bowen+Island&format=jsonv2

## Places to eat and drink

### 49th Parallel Lonsdale
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/49th-parallel-lonsdale
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, 49th Parallel Coffee, 49th Parallel Lonsdale Cafe, 49th Parallel North Vancouver
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 93 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E5
Coordinates: 49.31184, -123.07899
Kind: Cafe
Hours: Open 7 am to 5 pm every day.
Cuisine: Coffee
Address: 93 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E5
Website: https://49thcoffee.com/pages/locations-north-vancouver
Summary: 49th Parallel Lonsdale sits in the 1908 Keith Block at 93 Lonsdale Avenue, about 440 metres up from the SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay, and it's the coffee stop on the walk into Lower Lonsdale. Plan it for the morning or early afternoon, because it closes at 5 pm every day.

49th Parallel Coffee Roasters opened its fifth café here on 25 March 2022. The room takes its look from the hardware store that first rented the space in the early 1900s, and the fit-out reuses old materials. Canada's Register of Historic Places dates the Keith Block to 1908 and credits its curved corner to the architects Honeyman and Curtis. James Cooper Keith gave the building its name, and Keith Road carries it too.
The doors open at 7 am every day, early enough for a cup on the way down to a morning SeaBus.

Tips:
- Come before 5 pm, when 49th Parallel Lonsdale closes every day, including weekends.

Q: What are the hours of 49th Parallel on Lonsdale?
A: 49th Parallel Lonsdale at 93 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver opens from 7 am to 5 pm every day.
Q: Is 49th Parallel Lonsdale in a heritage building?
A: Yes. 49th Parallel Lonsdale fills the corner of the Keith Block at 93 Lonsdale Avenue, which the Canadian Register of Historic Places dates to 1908.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://49thcoffee.com/pages/locations-north-vancouver https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/49th-parallel https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=2409 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12594475946

### Aberdeen Centre Food Court
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/aberdeen-centre-food-court
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Aberdeen Mall food court, Aberdeen food court
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Address: Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
Coordinates: 49.18382, -123.13378
Kind: Food hall
Hours: These are the mall's hours, and public holidays run from 11 am to 7 pm. Aberdeen Centre says some tenants keep their own hours.
Reservations: There are no bookings. Order at each stand's counter.
Payment: Many stands take only cash, or cash and debit, according to Tourism Richmond.
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Korean
Address: Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
Website: https://www.aberdeencentre.com/
Summary: The food court at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond's Golden Village suits food lovers who want to graze through dozens of Asian stands on a budget, and the catch is payment, since Tourism Richmond says many stands take only cash, or cash and debit.

Tourism Richmond counts dozens of stands in the Aberdeen Centre food court, from rare outposts of big Asian chains to family-run counters with loyal regulars. The mall sits steps from Aberdeen station on the Canada Line. Lunchtimes and weekends get busy. Tourism Richmond suggests eating off-peak and walking a lap of the court before you choose.
Saboten Japanese Cutlet is the first Canadian outlet of an Asian chain with more than 500 locations, and its tonkatsu draws a line that moves fast. Wu Fung Dessert is known for street-style chicken wings, and it serves them hot in portions of three to 12 pieces. On a cold day the lamb soup at Lamb Specials Express or the baked pork chop on rice at Mambo Cafe will carry you through an afternoon of shopping. Add a Hong Kong milk tea at Mambo.
The mall opens at 11 am every day. It closes at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 7 pm the rest of the week. Since the Richmond Night Market closed in September 2026, this court is the handiest place in the Golden Village to try many stalls in one sitting.

Tips:
- Carry cash, because Tourism Richmond says many stands take only cash, or cash and debit.
- Eat before noon or late in the afternoon on a weekday, when the busiest stands have shorter lines.

Q: What are the Aberdeen Centre food court hours?
A: The Aberdeen Centre food court follows the mall's hours of 11 am to 7 pm from Sunday to Thursday and 11 am to 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Some stands keep their own hours.
Q: Do Aberdeen Centre food court stands take credit cards?
A: Many don't. Tourism Richmond says many stands at Aberdeen Centre accept only cash, or cash and debit, so bring cash.
Q: How do I get to Aberdeen Centre by transit?
A: Ride the Canada Line to Aberdeen station, which Tourism Richmond puts steps from the mall's food court.
Q: What should you order at Aberdeen Centre Food Court?
A: At Aberdeen Centre Food Court, order tonkatsu at Saboten Japanese Cutlet, or chicken wings at Wu Fung Dessert, or lamb soup combo at Lamb Specials Express, or baked pork chop on rice with Hong Kong milk tea at Mambo Cafe.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Aberdeen Centre Food Court?
A: Aberdeen Centre Food Court: There are no bookings. Order at each stand's counter.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.aberdeencentre.com/ https://www.aberdeencentre.com/en/shopping.php?type=dining https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/blogs/food-drink/must-eat-dishes-at-the-aberdeen-centre-food-court/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/food-drink/food-courts/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/things-to-do/night-market/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/39274707

### Anatoli Souvlaki
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/anatoli-souvlaki
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: The Greek by Anatoli, The Greek North Vancouver, Anatoli, The Greek Lonsdale
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 5 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E4
Coordinates: 49.31069, -123.08020
Kind: Restaurant
Reservations: Tables book from the North Vancouver page of The Greek by Anatoli's website.
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Address: 5 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E4
Website: https://thegreekbyanatoli.com/north-vancouver
Summary: Anatoli Souvlaki at 5 Lonsdale Avenue suits a casual Greek dinner of mezze and charcoal-grilled souvlaki about 300 metres from the SeaBus terminal, from a family that has run the room since 1984. Online it now goes by The Greek by Anatoli, so search that name to book or order.

Helen Babalos and Thomas Makris opened Anatoli Souvlaki at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue in 1984, before Lonsdale Quay went up for Expo 86. Their sons Iani and Alexi Makris run it now. They've also opened restaurants in Vancouver under the Greek by Anatoli name, and the family's website lists this one as The Greek's North Vancouver location. On 19 April 2024 the restaurant marked 40 years with a one-day menu at 1984 prices.
The family pitches the Lonsdale room on mezze and coastal wines, with the souvlaki grilled over charcoal. Book a table or order takeout from the North Vancouver page of The Greek by Anatoli's website, and DoorDash and Uber Eats both deliver from it.

Tips:
- Look for The Greek by Anatoli when you book online, since the family's website no longer uses the Anatoli Souvlaki name.

Q: Is Anatoli Souvlaki the same restaurant as The Greek by Anatoli?
A: Yes. Anatoli Souvlaki at 5 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver is the family's original restaurant from 1984, and The Greek by Anatoli's website now lists it as its North Vancouver location.
Q: How old is Anatoli Souvlaki in North Vancouver?
A: Anatoli Souvlaki opened in Lower Lonsdale in 1984 and celebrated its 40th anniversary on 19 April 2024, according to the North Shore News.
Q: What should you order at Anatoli Souvlaki?
A: At Anatoli Souvlaki, order charcoal-grilled souvlaki, or a spread of mezze for the table.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Anatoli Souvlaki?
A: Anatoli Souvlaki: Tables book from the North Vancouver page of The Greek by Anatoli's website.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://thegreekbyanatoli.com/north-vancouver https://thegreekbyanatoli.com/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/anatoli-souvlaki https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/north-vancouver-greek-restaurant-anatoli-lonsdale-40th-anniversary-8558744 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6148834597

### Anh and Chi
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/anh-and-chi
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Anh & Chi, Anh and Chị
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Main Street
Address: 3388 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7
Coordinates: 49.25506, -123.10089
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Anh and Chi's own site says it opens at 11 am and stays open late. These closing times come from the Michelin Guide.
Price: $$
Prices: The menu prices aren't posted on the restaurant's site. Michelin puts Anh and Chi in its $$ band, and a booking costs a $10-a-person donation.
Reservations: Book a table online by donating $10 a person, which the restaurant passes to local nonprofits. Walk-ins are welcome.
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 3388 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7
Price band: $$
Website: https://www.anhandchi.com/
Summary: Anh and Chi on Main Street suits food lovers who want Vietnamese cooking that has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year from 2022 to 2026, and booking a table means a $10-a-person donation to local nonprofits.

Anh and Chi is family-owned, and its kitchen at 3388 Main Street reworks Vietnamese staples beside dishes from the family's own table. The room and its patio face the stretch of Main that the restaurant calls Vancouver's Michelin Mile. It opens at 11 am every day. Michelin lists closing at 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 10 pm on other nights.
Michelin's inspectors point to the softshell crab salad on banana blossom and to grilled prawn mousse with fresh herbs. Save room for the house-made coffee mousse if the kitchen has it that night. To book, you donate $10 a person, and the restaurant says those donations have passed $500,000 for local nonprofits. Walk-ins are welcome, and the family asks you to phone pickup orders to 604 878 8883.

Tips:
- Phone 604 878 8883 for pickup, which the family-run restaurant prefers to the delivery apps.
- Walk in if your evening is loose, since Anh and Chi welcomes guests without a booking.

Q: Does Anh and Chi take reservations?
A: Yes. Anh and Chi books tables by donation at $10 a person to local nonprofits, and it welcomes walk-ins.
Q: Is Anh and Chi a Michelin restaurant?
A: Yes. Anh and Chi has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year from 2022 to 2026, and it appears on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list for British Columbia.
Q: What are Anh and Chi's hours?
A: Anh and Chi opens daily at 11 am. Michelin lists closing at 10 pm from Sunday to Thursday and 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Q: What should you order at Anh and Chi?
A: At Anh and Chi, order softshell crab salad on banana blossom (gỏi bắp chuối cua lột), or grilled prawn mousse with fresh herbs (chạo tôm bánh hỏi), or pho, or house-made coffee mousse when it's on.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.anhandchi.com/ https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/vancouver/restaurant/anh-and-chi https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/restaurants/bib-gourmand https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/582801920

### AnnaLena
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/annalena
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Anna Lena, AnnaLena Restaurant
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Address: 1809 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8
Coordinates: 49.27083, -123.14676
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Seatings run from 5 pm, and the last one starts at 9 pm. The full tasting menu takes two to three hours.
Closed: Monday
Price: $$$$
From: $178 per person (2026)
Prices: The tasting menu costs $178 a person in 2026, and corkage runs $65 a bottle. Michelin puts AnnaLena in its top price band.
Reservations: Book on Resy, where each date opens at 9 am Pacific time 30 days ahead, or call 778-379-4052 for a same-day table. AnnaLena seats parties of one to four, and a larger group can take over the whole room. Changes or cancellations inside 48 hours cost $100 a person.
Vegetarian: AnnaLena can't serve a fully plant-based menu. Email info@annalena.ca about other dietary needs before you book, and it takes one dietary request per booking.
Cuisine: contemporary, tasting menu
Address: 1809 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8
Price from: $178 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://www.annalena.ca/
Summary: AnnaLena serves one tasting menu at $178 a person (2026) in a Kitsilano room that its own site calls two-Michelin-starred, and it suits couples planning a single big night out, with the catch that tables open on Resy only 30 days ahead.

Chef Michael Robbins and Jeff Parr have owned AnnaLena since 2015, and the restaurant sits on West 1st Avenue a few steps from Kitsilano Beach. The kitchen serves only its multi-course tasting menu, in the dining room or at the bar. Plan on two to three hours at the table. Seatings start at 5 pm from Tuesday to Sunday, and the last one begins at 9 pm.
Street parking around West 1st Avenue gets competitive, and AnnaLena itself suggests transit or a rideshare. Children who can sit through the whole menu are welcome, and the restaurant keeps no children's menu or high chairs. Dietary changes need 48 hours' notice by email, and the kitchen can't cook a fully vegan or celiac menu. Bring your own wine for $65 a bottle, up to two bottles, as long as the list doesn't already carry it.

Tips:
- Set a reminder for 9 am Pacific time 30 days before your date, when Resy releases that night's tables.
- Leave the car at the hotel, because AnnaLena warns that street parking near West 1st Avenue fills fast.

Q: How much is the tasting menu at AnnaLena?
A: AnnaLena's tasting menu costs $178 a person, as posted on its FAQ in 2026. Corkage is $65 a 750 mL bottle, up to two bottles.
Q: How far ahead can I book AnnaLena?
A: AnnaLena opens bookings on Resy 30 days ahead, and each new date goes live at 9 am Pacific time. Same-day tables go by phone at 778-379-4052.
Q: Does AnnaLena have Michelin stars?
A: Yes. AnnaLena's own site calls it a two-Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant, and its Michelin Guide page shows two stars.
Q: Can AnnaLena serve a vegan menu?
A: No. AnnaLena says it can't serve a fully plant-based menu, and it asks for other dietary requests by email at least 48 hours before you dine.
Q: What are the opening hours of AnnaLena?
A: AnnaLena keeps these hours: Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00; Mon closed.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.annalena.ca/faq https://annalena.ca/ https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/vancouver/restaurant/annalena https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6339016833 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121335383

### Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/araxi-restaurant-oyster-bar
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Araxi, Araxi Whistler, Araxi Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 110-4222 Village Square, Whistler, BC
Coordinates: 50.11494, -122.95581
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Dinner runs from 5 pm to 10 pm on weekdays and from 4:30 pm to 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Price: $$$$
Prices: À la carte mains on the October 2026 menu cost $37.50 for the house pasta up to $74.50 for a 6 oz beef tenderloin.
Reservations: Book online through SevenRooms from the restaurant's reservations page, or call 604 932 4540.
Vegetarian: The October 2026 menu carries a wild and cultivated mushroom risotto and a house pasta pomodoro, and the coconut panna cotta is vegan. Every large plate can be made gluten free.
Cuisine: West Coast, seafood, farm to table
Address: 110-4222 Village Square, Whistler, BC
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://www.araxi.com/
Booking: https://araxi.com/reservations/
Summary: Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar on Village Square suits a celebration dinner of BC oysters and Pemberton produce in Whistler Village, and à la carte mains reach $74.50. The $45 four-course prix fixe ran daily in October 2026 and brings the bill down.

Araxi marks 45 years in Whistler on its fall 2026 menu. Culinary director James Walt joined the kitchen in 1997 and raw bar chef Masato Onishi in 2012. In October 2026 the oyster list ran from Royal Miyagi off the Sunshine Coast to Bay Breeze from Prince Edward Island at $5 each, and a two-tier seafood tower cost $139.
The four-course prix fixe costs $45 a guest, with beverage pairings for $45 more. The menu dated 14 to 27 October 2026 opened with Pemberton butternut squash soup and offered citrus-cured Yukon Arctic char as a main, with supplements on the sablefish and the beef tenderloin. Dinner starts at 5 pm on weekdays and at 4:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Vancouver Magazine gave Araxi an honourable mention for Best Restaurant in Whistler in its 2026 awards.

Tips:
- Bar Oso shares the 4222 Village Square building, so a round of tapas next door can come before dinner.
- Araxi dates each prix fixe menu. The September 2026 menu ran from the 16th to the 29th and the October one from the 14th to the 27th, so read the current one before you book.

Q: How do you book a table at Araxi in Whistler?
A: Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar takes reservations online through SevenRooms, linked from the reservations page on its own site. You can also call 604 932 4540.
Q: How much is the Araxi prix fixe?
A: Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar's four-course prix fixe costs $45 a guest in fall 2026, and beverage pairings add $45. In October 2026 it was served daily.
Q: Does Araxi have vegetarian options?
A: Yes. The October 2026 menu at Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar lists a wild and cultivated mushroom risotto and a house pasta pomodoro, and its coconut panna cotta is vegan.
Q: What are the opening hours of Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar?
A: Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar keeps these hours: Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00; Sat–Sun 16:30–22:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.araxi.com/ https://araxi.com/pdf/Araxi_2Page_PrixFixeMenu_Oct_14-27_2026.pdf https://www.vanmag.com/restaurant-awards/2026/restaurant-awards-2026-the-best-restaurant-in-whistler https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1599549725

### Arms Reach Bistro
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/arms-reach-bistro
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Arms Reach Deep Cove, Arms Reach Bistro Deep Cove
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
Address: 107C-4390 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2
Coordinates: 49.32693, -122.94933
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Arms Reach Bistro opens from noon to 9 pm Monday to Friday and from 11 am to 9 pm at weekends. Brunch runs until 2 pm at weekends and on holidays.
Closed: 24 to 26 December
Price: $$$
Prices: Mains ran from $36 to $43 and pastas from $25 to $27.50 on the dine-in menu read on 16 October 2026, with tax extra.
Reservations: Book indoor tables through the bistro's website. Outdoor seating takes no reservations.
Vegetarian: The menu marks vegetarian dishes with a V, among them the artichoke toast and the butternut squash bucatini, and the marinated olives are vegan.
Cuisine: bistro, seafood, pasta
Address: 107C-4390 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.armsreachbistro.com/
Booking: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/09915c57-757f-4e88-8e97-bf0ff024028e/findTime
Summary: Arms Reach Bistro at 4390 Gallant Avenue suits a sit-down lunch or dinner by the water in Deep Cove, and it serves from noon to 9 pm on weekdays and from 11 am at weekends. Its patio goes first come, first served, so book an indoor table online when the timing matters.

Alistair Knox and chef Erick Kauko opened the bistro in 2004 as a small family restaurant on the water, and it has now run for more than twenty years. The dine-in menu moves from warm marinated olives and coconut green-curry mussels up to a pan-roasted BC lingcod at $42 and lamb chops at $43. For a lighter bill, the bucatini with roasted butternut squash and toasted hazelnuts costs $25, and any pasta can switch to gluten-free fusilli for $2 more.
Brunch runs at weekends and on holidays until 2 pm, with a carnitas breakfast bowl and Timo's Benny on smoked steelhead, and the kitchen politely declines substitutions on that menu. On Tuesdays from 5 pm the feature burger comes with a local craft beer for $22 until it sells out. Sunday is the night for wine, when bottles from the reserve list drop by 30% outside holidays.
Indoor tables book through the bistro's website, and patio seats go to whoever arrives first. The bistro closes from 24 to 26 December, so plan a Christmas week dinner on either side of those dates. North Shore News readers named it a finalist for restaurant for a romantic date in their 2023 Readers Choice Awards.

Tips:
- Reservations cover indoor tables only, so arrive early for a seat outside.
- The Tuesday burger and beer deal starts at 5 pm and stops when the burgers run out.
- Menu prices exclude tax.

Q: Does Arms Reach Bistro take reservations?
A: Yes. Arms Reach Bistro in Deep Cove books indoor tables through its website, and its outdoor seats go first come, first served.
Q: Is Arms Reach Bistro open on Christmas Day?
A: No. Arms Reach Bistro closes from 24 to 26 December.
Q: Does Arms Reach Bistro serve brunch?
A: Yes. Arms Reach Bistro serves brunch at weekends and on holidays until 2 pm.
Q: What are the opening hours of Arms Reach Bistro?
A: Arms Reach Bistro keeps these hours: Mon–Fri 12:00–21:00; Sat–Sun 11:00–21:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.armsreachbistro.com/restaurant-pacific https://www.armsreachbistro.com/menu https://www.armsreachbistro.com/specials https://www.armsreachbistro.com/reservations-pacific https://www.nsnews.com/readers-choice/food-drink-winners-finalists https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3377382824

### Ask for Luigi
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/ask-for-luigi
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Ask For Luigi, Ask for Luigi Railtown
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Gastown
Address: 305 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4
Coordinates: 49.28421, -123.09771
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Lunch on weekdays and brunch at weekends both run until 2:30 pm, and dinner starts at 5 pm every day.
Price: $$$
Prices: Pastas on the October 2026 dinner menu cost $33 to $37, and the scallop risotto costs $45. Michelin places Ask for Luigi in its third price band.
Reservations: Recommended for dinner. Book through the restaurant's website.
Payment: Credit cards
Vegetarian: The dinner menu marks vegetarian dishes with a V. The mushroom pappardelle with fonduta and the sedani alla norma both carry it.
Cuisine: Italian
Address: 305 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.askforluigi.com/
Booking: https://www.askforluigi.com/reserve-cta
Summary: Ask for Luigi suits a relaxed pasta dinner or a weekend brunch in Railtown, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. Michelin counts 32 seats in the small corner room, so book ahead for dinner.

Ask for Luigi makes its pasta by hand and serves everything family style. The antipasti land in the middle of the table first, and the pastas follow as the kitchen finishes them. The kitchen makes a gluten-free pasta in house, and any pasta dish can swap to it for $5.
Michelin's inspector wrote up the pappardelle and the bigoli loaded with shellfish, and warned that Luigi's meatballs make a big plate to finish alongside a pasta. On the October 2026 dinner menu the pappardelle comes with wild and cultivated mushrooms and fonduta for $35, and the bigoli nero with nduja and frutti di mare costs $37. The inspector suggests opening with an aperitivo and working through the all-Italian wine list.
The restaurant sits at 305 Alexander Street in Railtown, and Gastown begins a few blocks to the west. Lunch runs on weekdays from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and weekend brunch starts at 10 am. Dinner goes until 10 pm from Sunday to Thursday and until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.

Tips:
- Most of the menu is available for takeout, and the website links to online ordering.
- Tell your server about any allergy, because the kitchen politely declines substitutions.

Q: Is Ask for Luigi in the Michelin Guide?
A: Yes. Ask for Luigi at 305 Alexander Street is on the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver's recommended list.
Q: Does Ask for Luigi serve brunch?
A: Yes. Ask for Luigi serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 2:30 pm.
Q: Does Ask for Luigi have gluten-free pasta?
A: Yes. Ask for Luigi makes gluten-free pasta in house, and it costs $5 extra with any pasta dish.
Q: What are the opening hours of Ask for Luigi?
A: Ask for Luigi keeps these hours: Mon–Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00; Sat 10:00-14:30, 17:00-23:00; Sun 10:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00.
Q: What should you order at Ask for Luigi?
A: At Ask for Luigi, order pappardelle with wild and cultivated mushrooms and fonduta ($35), or bigoli nero with nduja and frutti di mare ($37), or luigi's meatballs ($28), or burrata with peperonata and basil ($38).
Q: Do you need a reservation at Ask for Luigi?
A: Ask for Luigi: Recommended for dinner. Book through the restaurant's website.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.askforluigi.com/ https://www.askforluigi.com/dinner https://www.askforluigi.com/contact-page https://www.askforluigi.com/about-description https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/ask-for-luigi https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3769343999

### Backcountry Brewing
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/backcountry-brewing
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Backcountry Brewing Squamish
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: 405-1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0V1
Coordinates: 49.72373, -123.15399
Kind: Brewery
Cuisine: brewery, pizza
Address: 405-1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0V1
Website: https://www.backcountrybrewing.com/
Summary: Backcountry Brewing suits a thin-crust pizza and a pint after a day out, and its tasting room sits in Squamish's Northyards about 3 km north of downtown in a straight line. Plan on a drive or a bike ride from the centre.

Tourism Squamish describes a 50-seat tasting room dressed like a ski cabin from the 1970s, and a 12-tap tower pours rotating seasonal beers. The kitchen makes its food from scratch, and the menu centres on hand-tossed thin-crust pizza with seasonal salads and snacks. Widowmaker Hazy IPA took silver for Best IPA at the 2025 Canadian Brewing Awards. Cider and non-alcoholic drinks sit on the list for anyone off beer.
You can carry a pizza out and fill a growler or two at the counter for a night in. Kegs and off-sales go out from the same retail shop. The brewery sits in the Northyards business park off Commercial Way, so check the day's hours before you make the trip from downtown.

Tips:
- Call 604-567-2739 to check the day's hours before you go, because Tourism Squamish's 2026 listing leaves them out.

Q: Does Backcountry Brewing serve food?
A: Yes. Backcountry Brewing's kitchen in Squamish makes hand-tossed thin-crust pizza and seasonal salads from scratch, and you can take a pizza away.
Q: Where is Backcountry Brewing in Squamish?
A: Backcountry Brewing is at 405-1201 Commercial Way in Squamish's Northyards, about 3 km north of downtown Squamish in a straight line.
Q: What should you order at Backcountry Brewing?
A: At Backcountry Brewing, order a hand-tossed thin-crust pizza, or widowmaker Hazy IPA.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.exploresquamish.com/business/backcountry-brewing https://www.protectourwinters.ca/we_all_need_winter_party_squamish https://www.exploresquamish.com/blog/squamish-craft-tasting-trail/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5593462665

### Bao Bei
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/bao-bei
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie, Bao Bei Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Address: 163 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
Coordinates: 49.27962, -123.10057
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Kitchen last call comes half an hour before closing.
Price: $$$
Prices: Michelin places Bao Bei in its third price band. The family feast for six to 10 costs $75 or $98 a person.
Reservations: Recommended. Book on Tock. Parties of six to 10 book the family table, and larger groups email info@bao-bei.ca.
Payment: Credit cards
Vegetarian: Bao Bei says dishes such as the fried rice and the sticky rice cakes adjust easily to meat-free, and the menu holds very little dairy or egg.
Cuisine: Chinese, Taiwanese
Address: 163 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.bao-bei.ca/
Booking: https://www.exploretock.com/bao-bei/
Summary: Bao Bei suits a group sharing small plates in Chinatown on any night of the week, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. Book on Tock, because when the room fills the staff send walk-ins to a nearby bar and text them once a table frees up.

Bao Bei means precious in Chinese, and the restaurant says you'd use the word for anything with special meaning to you. The kitchen takes its lead from Taiwan and China and borrows flavours from around the world. Michelin credits chef Joël Watanabe with reworking Chinese classics using high-quality ingredients.
Michelin's inspector points to the kick ass fried rice with prawns and bitter melon, and to mantou buns filled with braised pork and pickled ginger. Even the braised pea shoots with garlic get a mention. Kitchen last call comes half an hour before closing, which means 9:30 pm most nights and 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Parties of six to 10 book the family table, where a custom family feast of Bao Bei classics and specials costs $75 or $98 a person. It seats at 5:30 pm or 8:30 pm. A card holds the table, and changes or no-shows inside 24 hours cost $25 a person.

Tips:
- Bao Bei says it proudly uses MSG, which turns up in some of its Chinese condiments.
- Gluten-free diners get a short list, because soy sauce brewed with wheat runs through most of the menu.
- The restaurant can't promise safety for a severe peanut allergy, since many of its Chinese condiments hold traces of peanut.
- Two parking lots sit on the block, and the restaurant says street parking is plentiful.

Q: Does Bao Bei take reservations?
A: Yes. Bao Bei takes reservations on Tock, and parties of six to 10 book the family table.
Q: What does Bao Bei mean?
A: Bao Bei means precious in Chinese. The restaurant says you can use it for anything with special significance to you.
Q: Is Bao Bei open on Mondays?
A: Yes. Bao Bei opens every night from 5:30 pm and closes at 10 pm from Sunday to Thursday and at midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Q: What are the opening hours of Bao Bei?
A: Bao Bei keeps these hours: Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00; Fri–Sat 17:30–24:00; Sun 17:30–22:00.
Q: What should you order at Bao Bei?
A: At Bao Bei, order kick ass fried rice with prawns and bitter melon, or mantou buns with braised pork and pickled ginger, or braised pea shoots with garlic, or sticky rice cakes.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.bao-bei.ca/ https://www.bao-bei.ca/about-faq https://www.bao-bei.ca/family-table https://www.bao-bei.ca/contact https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/bao-bei https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3933401480

### Bar Oso
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/bar-oso
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Bar Oso Whistler
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 150-4222 Village Square, Whistler, BC
Coordinates: 50.11514, -122.95521
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Bar Oso opens at 4:30 pm daily. A DJ plays from 9 pm on Fridays and from 8 pm on Saturdays until late.
Prices: Bar Oso posts no prices for its main menu online. Its fall Taste of Spain menu cost $29 for three courses in October 2026.
Reservations: Bar Oso takes reservations through its site, and walk-ins are always welcome.
Vegetarian: The mushroom croquetas and the patatas bravas read as meat-free on the menu, so confirm the rest with your server.
Cuisine: Spanish, tapas
Address: 150-4222 Village Square, Whistler, BC
Website: https://www.baroso.ca/
Summary: Bar Oso on Whistler's Village Square suits a long evening of Spanish small plates and gin and tonics, and it opens to walk-ins at 4:30 pm every day. On Friday and Saturday nights a DJ takes over late in the evening.

Bar Oso shares the 4222 Village Square building with Araxi and calls its cooking Spanish-influenced small plates. The charcuterie runs to Cinco Jotas jamón ibérico de bellota and house-made terrines. From the seafood list, order the gambas al ajillo with garlic and chili or the octopus done Jorge style with confit potatoes and paprika. Traditional churros with dulce de leche and a Basque cheesecake close the menu.
The bar pours seven gin and tonics that run from BC's Sheringham Seaside to Japan's Roku, and Coast Mountain beers come on tap. Walk-ins are always welcome, and reservations open through the restaurant's site. A DJ plays from 9 pm on Fridays and from 8 pm on Saturdays until late, so book an early table if you want a quiet talk. In October 2026 the fall Taste of Spain menu cost $29 for three courses from Sunday to Thursday.

Tips:
- Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar sits next door in the same building, so tapas here can come before a dinner reservation there.
- Ask about the fall Taste of Spain set menu if you eat on a Sunday to Thursday night.

Q: Does Bar Oso take walk-ins?
A: Yes. Bar Oso in Whistler Village says walk-ins are always welcome, and it also takes reservations through its own site.
Q: Does Bar Oso have DJ nights?
A: Yes. Bar Oso has a DJ from 9 pm on Fridays and from 8 pm on Saturdays, playing until late.
Q: What are the opening hours of Bar Oso?
A: Bar Oso keeps these hours: Daily from 16:30.
Q: What should you order at Bar Oso?
A: At Bar Oso, order gambas al ajillo, or octopus done Jorge style, or jamón ibérico de bellota from Cinco Jotas, or traditional churros with dulce de leche.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Bar Oso?
A: Bar Oso: Bar Oso takes reservations through its site, and walk-ins are always welcome.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.baroso.ca/ https://baroso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BarOso_Fall-TOS_WebsiteMenu-14Oct.pdf https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4850594921

### Barbara
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/barbara
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Barbara Restaurant, Barbara Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Address: 305 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1V1
Coordinates: 49.28047, -123.09698
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Barbara opens Tuesday to Friday from 5:30 pm to 10 pm.
Closed: Saturday to Monday
Price: $$$$
From: $120 per person (2026)
Prices: The tasting menu costs $120 a person, and cocktails on the autumn 2026 list cost $17 to $19.
Reservations: Essential for dinner. OpenTable releases tables six weeks ahead for parties of up to four, and a credit card holds each booking.
Payment: Credit cards
Cuisine: Contemporary
Address: 305 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1V1
Price from: $120 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://barbararestaurant.com/
Booking: https://barbararestaurant.com/reservations
Summary: Barbara suits two people who want to watch a small team cook a tasting menu from the counter, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. It takes parties of four at most and opens only Tuesday to Friday, so plan the week around it.

Before Barbara, Michelin says, chef Patrick Hennessy worked at Eleven Madison Park in New York and other top restaurants. Guests sit at an L-shaped bar facing the open kitchen, and the chef talks through where the local, sustainable ingredients come from.
Every reservation is for the tasting menu at $120 a person, and you choose one dish from each tier. The autumn 2026 menu opened with choices such as a stracciatella toast on house sourdough. Later you picked between Arctic char with hummus and lemon brown butter and a dry-aged striploin with chanterelles. Cocktails cost $17 to $19, and the wine list leans on BC producers.
Barbara has no phone line, so send questions to info@barbararestaurant.com. OpenTable releases tables six weeks ahead, and new dates open every day. A cancellation or a smaller party inside 48 hours costs $100 a person. Two standing tables stay free for walk-ins who want a cocktail or a glass of wine.

Tips:
- Barbara doesn't allow outside wine or desserts.
- If no times show on OpenTable, the restaurant is fully booked for that date.

Q: How much is the tasting menu at Barbara in Vancouver?
A: The tasting menu at Barbara costs $120 a person, and every reservation is for that menu.
Q: Does Barbara take walk-ins?
A: Only for drinks. Barbara keeps two standing tables for walk-ins who want cocktails or wine, and it can't guarantee them a seat for dinner.
Q: Can you phone Barbara restaurant?
A: No. Barbara has no phone line, and it answers questions at info@barbararestaurant.com.
Q: What are the opening hours of Barbara?
A: Barbara keeps these hours: Tue–Fri 17:30–22:00; Sat–Mon closed.
Q: What should you order at Barbara?
A: At Barbara, order stracciatella toast on house sourdough with Iranian pistachio, or arctic char with hummus and lemon brown butter, or dry-aged striploin with chanterelles, or a spritz of local vermouths and fino sherry ($17).
Q: Do you need a reservation at Barbara?
A: Barbara: Essential for dinner. OpenTable releases tables six weeks ahead for parties of up to four, and a credit card holds each booking.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://barbararestaurant.com/ https://barbararestaurant.com/menu https://barbararestaurant.com/reservations https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/barbara https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/8913557691

### The Beach House
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/beach-house
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Beach House Restaurant, Beach House West Vancouver, Beach House Dundarave
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Dundarave
Address: 150 25th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4H8
Coordinates: 49.33323, -123.18217
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Brunch runs from 10 am to 2 pm on weekends and holidays. Happy hour in the dining room covers 3 to 5 pm on weekdays and 9 pm to close every night.
Price: $$$
From: $36 per person (2026)
Prices: The Beach House posts prix fixe menus at $36 for lunch and $60 for dinner, and à la carte mains run from $24.75 for the garden burger to $73.75 for sirloin and lobster tail.
Reservations: Book online for up to four people and expect a two-hour seating. For five or more, call 604-922-1414 and press 0, and the table is yours for three hours.
Vegetarian: The garden burger uses a 100% plant-based patty, and most of the rest of the menu is seafood or meat.
Cuisine: Seafood, Sushi, Steak
Address: 150 25th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4H8
Price from: $36 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca/
Booking: https://www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca/#reservations
Summary: The Beach House sits at the foot of 25th Street in Dundarave, West Vancouver, and it suits a long seafood lunch or a weekend brunch by the water. A party of up to four gets the table for two hours, and the prix fixe menus cost $36 at lunch and $60 at dinner.

The Beach House fills a heritage-designated building that went up in 1912 and gained its second floor in 1914. It had stood empty for almost six years when the Fuller family opened the restaurant in 2010. Chef Shubh runs the kitchen today, and private parties book a space the house calls The Landing.
The seafood list runs from Captain Buster's clam chowder at $16.25 up to a seafood tower for $191. The sushi and raw bar list runs to an aburi salmon oshi press and a lobster and mango roll, and the steaks top out at $73.75 for sirloin with a lobster tail. Oysters on the half shell cost $3.50 each on Tuesdays, and on Wednesdays bottles of wine sell at half price outside the reserve list.
Weekend and holiday brunch runs from 10 am to 2 pm, and the brunch happy hour lasts from opening until noon. On weekdays the dining room has a happy hour from 3 to 5 pm. A second one starts at 9 pm every night and goes until close. Order the crab cake Benedict at brunch, or focaccia and the oshi press at happy hour when both drop in price.

Tips:
- Call 604-922-1414 and press 0 for a party of five or more, because the online booking covers tables of up to four.
- Happy hour applies in the dining room only, so ask for a table there if you want the lower prices.

Q: Does the Beach House in West Vancouver serve brunch?
A: Yes. The Beach House in Dundarave serves brunch from 10 am to 2 pm on weekends and holidays, and its brunch happy hour runs from opening until noon.
Q: How much is the prix fixe at the Beach House?
A: The Beach House in Dundarave posts prix fixe menus at $36 for lunch and $60 for dinner.
Q: How old is the Beach House building?
A: The Beach House building in Dundarave went up in 1912 and gained its second floor in 1914, and the Fuller family opened the restaurant there in 2010.
Q: What are the opening hours of The Beach House?
A: The Beach House keeps these hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00; Sat–Sun 10:00–23:00.
Q: What should you order at The Beach House?
A: At The Beach House, order oysters on the half shell on a Tuesday at $3.50 each, or the Tuscan seared salmon or the catch of the day, or a bowl of Captain Buster's clam chowder, or the jumbo lump crab Benedict at weekend brunch.
Q: Do you need a reservation at The Beach House?
A: The Beach House: Book online for up to four people and expect a two-hour seating. For five or more, call 604-922-1414 and press 0, and the table is yours for three hours.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca/ https://www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca/menu/ https://www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca/about/ https://www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca/contact/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/127974352

### Beere Brewing
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/beere-brewing
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Beere Brewing Co., Beere Brewing Company, Beere
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1A4
Coordinates: 49.30835, -123.07268
Kind: Brewery
Hours: The Visit Us page opens the tasting room at noon on Thursday and the home page at 2 pm, so this guide lists the later time. Every other day matches on both pages.
Cuisine: Craft beer
Address: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1A4
Website: https://www.beerebrewing.com/
Summary: Beere Brewing at 312 East Esplanade suits beer drinkers working through the Shipyards Brewery District, and its father-and-son tasting room has poured since 2017 about 800 metres east of the SeaBus terminal. It opens at 2 pm Monday to Wednesday, so save it for the afternoon or evening.

A father and son opened Beere in 2017 and put the family name on the beer, which is why it carries an extra e. The beer list on the brewery's website in October 2026 runs from a dry-hopped pilsner called Very Cool, Very Chill to a raspberry lemonade sour called Pinky Tuscadero. The Go Easy pale ale and the Tiny Sabbatical IPA sit between them.
The tasting room stays open until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and closes at 9 pm on Sundays. Kegs can be rented for a party, and the brewery sells its beer online. North Point and La Cerveceria Astilleros pour a few blocks west, so Beere makes the far end of a walk through the district.

Tips:
- Check the opening time on a Thursday, because Beere's home page says 2 pm and its Visit Us page says noon.

Q: What are Beere Brewing's hours?
A: Beere Brewing's tasting room in North Vancouver opens 2 to 9 pm Monday to Wednesday, noon to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 9 pm on Sundays. On Thursday it closes at 10 pm, and its Visit Us page opens at noon while its home page says 2 pm.
Q: When did Beere Brewing open?
A: Beere Brewing opened its North Vancouver brewery and tasting room in 2017, according to the Lower Lonsdale BIA directory.
Q: What should you order at Beere Brewing?
A: At Beere Brewing, order very Cool, Very Chill dry-hopped pilsner, or pinky Tuscadero raspberry lemonade sour.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.beerebrewing.com/visit https://www.beerebrewing.com/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/beere-brewing https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/163679606

### BjornBar Bakery Edgemont Village
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/bjornbar-bakery-edgemont-village
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: BjornBar Bakery - Edgemont Village, BjornBar Edgemont, BjornBar Bakery
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Edgemont Village
Address: 102-3053 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2N5
Coordinates: 49.33697, -123.10151
Kind: Bakery
Hours: BjornBar's site lists the Edgemont shop at 8 am to 5 pm every day, and an OpenStreetMap survey on 17 July 2026 recorded the same hours.
Reservations: Preorder online at least 48 hours ahead for pickup from 10 am.
Cuisine: bakery, dessert bars, coffee
Address: 102-3053 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2N5
Website: https://www.bjornbarbakery.com/
Summary: BjornBar Bakery in Edgemont Village suits a coffee and a dessert bar on the way back from Grouse Mountain, and it makes more than 30 kinds of bar in-house, from Nanaimo to lemon meringue. It opens from 8 am to 5 pm every day of the week.

The bakery at 102-3053 Edgemont Boulevard is best known for its dessert bars. It makes more than 30 flavours by hand and, in its own words, with a whole lot of butter. Classics like the Nanaimo and lemon meringue sit beside odder ones named Spumoni and Elvis, and the counter also carries fresh pastries and specialty coffee.
Pumpkin takes over the case in autumn, and the fall menu on its site in October 2026 lists a pumpkin Nanaimo bar and a maple pecan B-Bomb. The breakfast sandwich is called The Howie after an early customer who kept leaving notes asking for one. The ganookies are cookies filled with ganache, and they come in the bakery's party boxes along with the bars.
Preorders go in online at least 48 hours ahead and are ready from 10 am on the pickup day. Orders can't move between BjornBar's shops, so pick Edgemont when you place one. Its other North Vancouver shop sits in the DoubleTree by Hilton at 700 Old Lillooet Road in Lynnmour.

Tips:
- Call 604-986-6886 before a holiday visit, because the bakery's site posts no holiday hours.
- Preorder party boxes online at least 48 hours ahead and choose Edgemont as the pickup shop.

Q: What is BjornBar Bakery known for?
A: BjornBar Bakery in Edgemont Village is known for its dessert bars. It makes more than 30 flavours in-house, including Nanaimo and lemon meringue.
Q: Can you preorder from BjornBar Bakery?
A: Yes. BjornBar Bakery takes preorders online at least 48 hours ahead, and each order is ready for pickup from 10 am on the chosen day at the shop you select.
Q: What are the opening hours of BjornBar Bakery Edgemont Village?
A: BjornBar Bakery Edgemont Village keeps these hours: Daily 08:00–17:00.
Q: What should you order at BjornBar Bakery Edgemont Village?
A: At BjornBar Bakery Edgemont Village, order nanaimo bar, or lemon meringue bar, or the Howie breakfast sandwich, or ganookie.
Q: Do you need a reservation at BjornBar Bakery Edgemont Village?
A: BjornBar Bakery Edgemont Village: Preorder online at least 48 hours ahead for pickup from 10 am.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.bjornbarbakery.com/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7016422911

### Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/blue-canoe-waterfront-restaurant
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Blue Canoe, Blue Canoe Steveston
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Address: 140-3866 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC V7E 4R7
Coordinates: 49.12373, -123.18361
Kind: Restaurant
From: $16.95 each (2026)
Prices: The seafood chowder costs $16.95 and one piece of fish and chips $21.95 on the menu online in October 2026. The chilled seafood platters cost $165.95 for two tiers and $279.95 for three.
Reservations: Reserve a table through the link on Blue Canoe's own site.
Vegetarian: The crispy brussels sprouts carry the menu's vegetarian mark, and both burgers can swap in a Beyond Meat patty.
Cuisine: seafood, West Coast
Address: 140-3866 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC V7E 4R7
Price from: $16.95 each (2026)
Website: https://www.bluecanoerestaurant.com/
Summary: Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant on Bayview Street suits families and seafood lovers who want a sit-down lunch or dinner on the Steveston waterfront, and the trade-off is price once you order big, with the two-tier chilled seafood platter at $165.95 in 2026.

Blue Canoe sits on Bayview Street at the water in Steveston, and it won a Golden Plates Award in 2024 as Richmond's best restaurant. Seafood runs through the whole menu, and the dishes marked Ocean Wise include the fish and chips and the coconut mussels. A bowl of West Coast seafood chowder costs $16.95, and one piece of fish and chips costs $21.95.
For a group, the two-tier chilled platter piles fresh-shucked oysters and a snow crab cluster in with the rest of the seafood for $165.95. Blue Canoe opens at 11:30 am every day and closes at 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. From 19 November to 31 December 2026, Winter in the Village fills Steveston with holiday displays and a winter tram.

Tips:
- Book an early dinner during Winter in the Village, which runs in Steveston from 19 November to 31 December 2026.
- Ask for a Beyond Meat patty on either burger if someone at the table doesn't eat meat.

Q: What are Blue Canoe's hours?
A: Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant opens at 11:30 am daily. It closes at 9 pm on Sundays and Mondays, 9:30 pm from Tuesday to Thursday, and 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Q: Does Blue Canoe have vegetarian options?
A: Yes. Blue Canoe marks its crispy brussels sprouts as vegetarian, and both burgers can come with a Beyond Meat patty.
Q: Can you book a table at Blue Canoe?
A: Yes. Blue Canoe takes reservations through the link on its own website.
Q: How much does Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant cost?
A: Prices at Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant start at $16.95 each (2026).
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.bluecanoerestaurant.com/ https://www.bluecanoerestaurant.com/contact https://www.bluecanoerestaurant.com/menu-category/food/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/things-to-do/steveston-village/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/events/winter-in-the-village/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12038297193

### Botanist
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/botanist
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Botanist Restaurant, Botanist Bar, Botanist Fairmont Pacific Rim
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
Coordinates: 49.28829, -123.11667
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Lunch runs on weekdays and brunch at weekends, and dinner starts at 5 pm daily. Botanist Bar opens daily from 5 pm to 11 pm.
Price: $$$$
From: $49 per person (2026)
Prices: The weekday City Set lunch costs $49 for two courses, and dinner mains on the current menu run from $45 to $65. Michelin puts Botanist in its top price band.
Reservations: Recommended. Book on OpenTable.
Payment: Credit cards
Vegetarian: The lunch menu has oven-roasted cauliflower with a vegan XO sauce and roasted maitake mushrooms with parsnips and celeriac.
Cuisine: Pacific Northwest, Contemporary
Address: Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
Price from: $49 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://www.botanistrestaurant.com/
Booking: https://www.opentable.ca/booking/restref/availability?rid=39187&restRef=39187
Summary: Botanist suits a polished lunch or dinner close to the Canada Place cruise terminal, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. Michelin says guests are expected to dress up, so pack something smarter than a rain shell.

Botanist fills part of the Fairmont Pacific Rim with a dining room, a cocktail bar and lab, a garden and a TASCHEN library, and the restaurant says botany inspires every one of them. Executive Chef Amanda Healey builds her menus around sustainably sourced seafood and produce from small local growers. Michelin's inspector picks out the hand-cut tagliatelle and a lemon syrup cake with Meyer lemon curd and bay leaf ice cream.
On a cruise day the City Set lunch gives you two courses for $49 between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm on any weekday apart from holidays. Dinner starts at 5 pm daily and ends at 9:30 pm. The tasting menu costs $180 a person, and the whole table has to order it. Weekend brunch fills Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 2 pm.

Tips:
- Botanist Bar pours cocktails daily from 5 pm to 11 pm under creative beverage director Grant Sceney.
- The Fairmont Pacific Rim stands on the street called Canada Place, and the cruise terminal is a 419-metre walk to its east by the OpenStreetMap routing engine's walking profile.
- Michelin lists valet parking at the hotel.

Q: Is Botanist near Canada Place?
A: Yes. Botanist sits in the Fairmont Pacific Rim at 1038 Canada Place, and the cruise terminal is a 419-metre walk to the east by the OpenStreetMap routing engine.
Q: Does Botanist serve lunch?
A: Yes. Botanist serves lunch Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and brunch at weekends from 11:30 am to 2 pm. The two-course City Set lunch costs $49.
Q: Is Botanist in the Michelin Guide?
A: Yes. Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim is on the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver's recommended list.
Q: How much does Botanist cost?
A: Prices at Botanist start at $49 per person (2026).
Q: What are the opening hours of Botanist?
A: Botanist keeps these hours: Mon–Fri 11:30-13:30, 17:00-21:30; Sat–Sun 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:30.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Botanist?
A: Botanist: Recommended. Book on OpenTable.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.botanistrestaurant.com/ https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.11709,49.288282;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.botanistrestaurant.com/restaurant/ https://www.botanistrestaurant.com/menus/ https://www.botanistrestaurant.com/location/botanist/ https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/botanist https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5827984711

### Brassneck Brewery
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/brassneck-brewery
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Brassneck
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Main Street
Address: 2148 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.26580, -123.10036
Kind: Brewery
Hours: These hours come from Brassneck's footer. A banner on the same page says the tasting room is back to regular hours and open until 11 pm every day, so check before a late pint on a Sunday or Monday. Happy hour runs Sunday to Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm and Saturday from noon to 2 pm.
From: $4 each (2026)
Prices: Pours run from $4 for 5 oz to $9.50 for 20 oz, and the four-glass Brassbat costs $13 in 2026. Brassneck says its prices don't include tax.
Reservations: Brassneck takes no reservations or private bookings.
Cuisine: craft beer
Address: 2148 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Price from: $4 each (2026)
Website: https://brassneck.ca/
Summary: Brassneck Brewery on Main Street suits beer drinkers who want a dozen taps and a 5 oz pour for $4 (2026), and you can't book, because the tasting room keeps its seats for walk-ins.

Brassneck's tasting room at 2148 Main Street usually runs about 12 taps, from hazy IPAs and pilsners to barrel-aged beers and foudre-aged farmhouse ales. A 5 oz mini pour costs $4 and a 20 oz large costs $9.50. The Brassbat flight lines up four 5 oz pours for $13, and Brassneck notes that its prices don't include tax. In October 2026 the board carried fresh-hopped beers brewed with hops from Topp's Hops Hop Farm.
Happy hour drops beers to $6 from 2 pm to 5 pm Sunday to Friday and from noon to 2 pm on Saturdays. The Magnet is Brassneck's sister restaurant. Its kitchen makes the taproom's snacks and serves full meals of its own. Brassneck takes no reservations or private bookings. Bring a growler if you want beer to carry back to your hotel.

Tips:
- Come for happy hour on a weekday afternoon, when beers cost $6 from 2 pm to 5 pm.
- Ask for the Brassbat to taste four beers at once for $13.

Q: Does Brassneck Brewery take reservations?
A: No. Brassneck Brewery takes no reservations or private bookings for its tasting room.
Q: What are Brassneck Brewery's hours?
A: Brassneck's footer lists Tuesday to Friday from 2 pm to 11 pm, Saturday from noon to 11 pm, and Sunday and Monday from 2 pm to 10 pm. A banner on the same site says it is open until 11 pm every day.
Q: Does Brassneck Brewery serve food?
A: Yes. The Magnet, which is Brassneck's sister restaurant, makes the snacks for the tasting room.
Q: How much does Brassneck Brewery cost?
A: Prices at Brassneck Brewery start at $4 each (2026).
Q: What should you order at Brassneck Brewery?
A: At Brassneck Brewery, order brassbat flight of four 5 oz pours, or no Brainer pre-Prohibition corn lager, or fresh-hopped beers in the fall, or snacks from the Magnet's kitchen.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://brassneck.ca/ https://brassneck.ca/tasting-room https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/163679151

### Britannia Brewing Steveston
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/britannia-brewing-steveston
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Britannia Brewing Company, Britannia Brewing Co
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Address: Unit 250, 12240 Second Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3A3
Coordinates: 49.12430, -123.18394
Kind: Pub
Hours: Britannia posts opening times only. OpenStreetMap lists closing at 10 pm on most nights and 11 pm on Saturdays, so call 604-273-9379 before a late visit.
From: $14 each (2026)
Prices: The chowder costs $14 and the Steveston power bowl $18 on the menu online in October 2026.
Vegetarian: The hummus and the fried eggplant carry the menu's vegetarian mark.
Cuisine: craft beer, seafood, brunch
Address: Unit 250, 12240 Second Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3A3
Price from: $14 each (2026)
Website: https://www.bbco.ca/steveston/
Summary: Britannia Brewing Steveston suits families and beer drinkers who want a seafood-leaning menu and the company's own beer in Steveston Village from 9 am Tuesday to Friday, and the one catch is that Britannia posts its opening times without closing times.

Britannia Brewing runs a bar and restaurant in Steveston Village, and the company brews its beer at a brewery on Horseshoe Way in Richmond. The Steveston room opens at 9 am from Tuesday to Friday and an hour later on weekends. Mondays start at 11 am. Britannia's site also lists a newer room at 3835 Main Street in Vancouver as now open.
The menu leans to seafood. A bowl of clam and wild sockeye salmon chowder with rockfish and bacon costs $14 with organic sourdough on the side. The beer list runs from the crisp Deckhand Lager to the Citra-hopped Riptide IPA, and there is a separate brunch menu for the early hours.

Tips:
- Call 604-273-9379 before a late visit, since Britannia posts only its opening times.
- Buy a growler fill at the brewery's tasting room on Horseshoe Way if you want beer to take away.

Q: What time does Britannia Brewing Steveston open?
A: Britannia Brewing Steveston opens at 9 am from Tuesday to Friday, 10 am on Saturdays and Sundays, and 11 am on Mondays.
Q: Is the beer brewed at Britannia Brewing Steveston?
A: No. Britannia brews at its brewery on Horseshoe Way in Richmond, and the Steveston location runs as a bar and restaurant.
Q: How much does Britannia Brewing Steveston cost?
A: Prices at Britannia Brewing Steveston start at $14 each (2026).
Q: What should you order at Britannia Brewing Steveston?
A: At Britannia Brewing Steveston, order clam and wild sockeye salmon chowder, or deckhand Lager, or riptide IPA, or weekend brunch.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.bbco.ca/steveston/ https://www.bbco.ca/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/things-to-do/steveston-village/ https://bc.thegrowler.ca/breweries/britannia-brewing-company/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6578941969

### Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/cactus-club-cafe-park-royal
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Cactus Club Park Royal, Cactus Club West Vancouver, Cactus Club Cafe West Vancouver, Cactus Park Royal Mall
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: 855 Main Street, The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.32585, -123.14218
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Happy hour runs every day from 2 to 5 pm and from 9 pm to close.
From: $5 each (2026)
Prices: Cactus Club posts happy hour and late-night deals from $5. On Tuesdays it sells bottles of wine at half price, and exclusions apply.
Reservations: Book online through SevenRooms from the Cactus Club site or call 778-767-3658, and use the group booking form for a larger party.
Cuisine: Sushi, Steak, Pasta
Address: 855 Main Street, The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver, BC
Price from: $5 each (2026)
Website: https://www.cactusclubcafe.com/locations/park-royal/
Booking: https://www.cactusclubcafe.com/locations/park-royal/reservations/
Summary: Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal suits a late dinner or a happy-hour drink in West Vancouver, and it opens from 11 am to 11 pm Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant sits in the Village at Park Royal on Squamish Nation land, and the company describes its room as upbeat and stylish.

The Village at Park Royal stands in the Squamish Nation community of Xwemélch'stn (Capilano IR 5), and Cactus Club's West Vancouver room is at 855 Main Street there. Cactus Club calls itself Canadian-owned with Vancouver roots, and this room has a lounge and a patio. Groups can book its private and semi-private spaces, and the restaurant is taking holiday party bookings for the 2026 season.
Happy hour runs from 2 to 5 pm and again from 9 pm until close, and its deals start at $5. On Tuesdays bottles of wine sell at half price, and some bottles are excluded. Book through SevenRooms on the Cactus Club site or call 778-767-3658 for a weekend table.

Tips:
- Use the group booking form on SevenRooms for a holiday party, since the restaurant books its private and semi-private spaces for the season.

Q: Is Cactus Club Park Royal open late?
A: Yes. Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal opens until 11 pm from Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Q: Does Cactus Club Park Royal have a happy hour?
A: Yes. Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal runs happy hour every day from 2 to 5 pm and again from 9 pm to close, and its deals start at $5.
Q: Is Park Royal on Squamish Nation land?
A: Yes. The Village at Park Royal, where Cactus Club Cafe has its West Vancouver room, stands in the Squamish Nation community of Xwemélch'stn (Capilano IR 5).
Q: How much does Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal cost?
A: Prices at Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal start at $5 each (2026).
Q: What are the opening hours of Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal?
A: Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal keeps these hours: Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–00:00; Sun 11:00–23:00.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal?
A: Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal: Book online through SevenRooms from the Cactus Club site or call 778-767-3658, and use the group booking form for a larger party.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.cactusclubcafe.com/locations/park-royal/ https://www.cactusclubcafe.com/locations/park-royal/menu/ https://parkroyal.ca/store/cactus-club-cafe/ https://www.shopparkroyal.com/directory/ https://www.squamish.net/event/registration-open-for-2026-27-school-year-at-xwemelchstn-etsimxwawtxw-capilano-little-ones-school/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/11734001

### Carmelo's
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/carmelos
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Carmelos, Carmelo's Restaurant, Carmelo's West Vancouver
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
Address: 1448 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B7
Coordinates: 49.32795, -123.15556
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Carmelo's serves dinner from 5 to 9 pm every night and lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays. From 30 September to 29 October 2026 the pizza station is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so pizza and pizza bread are off those nights.
Price: $$
From: $22 each (2026)
Prices: On the October 2026 dinner menu, wood-fired pizzas cost $22–26 and pastas $25–35.
Reservations: Call 604-922-4719 between 10 am and 9 pm to book, and arrive within 15 minutes of your time. Tables are held for 1 hour 30 minutes for two people and two hours for larger groups.
Vegetarian: Carmelo's lists meat-free dishes such as the butternut squash ravioli and the primavera pizza, and it asks you to mention dietary needs when you order.
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 1448 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B7
Price from: $22 each (2026)
Price band: $$
Website: https://carmelos.ca/
Summary: Carmelo's is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant on Marine Drive in Ambleside, West Vancouver, and it suits a relaxed family dinner of thin-crust pizza from a wood-fired oven. It serves dinner from 5 to 9 pm every night and lunch on Fridays only, and until 29 October 2026 the pizza station is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Carmelo's sits on the south side of Marine Drive between 14th and 15th streets, and by its own count it has served Ambleside for more than 20 years. The kitchen calls its food BC West Coast Italian and keeps the menu plain on purpose, so locals can drop in for a bite without a big bill. Ambleside Beach is a five-minute walk away.
The wood-fired thin-crust pizzas run from the $22 margherita to the $26 funghi with wild mushrooms and truffle oil. The lasagna has seven layers of Bolognese and béchamel and costs $28, and milk-fed veal comes as picata or Marsala for $36. A fresh sheet changes every day, and on 16 October 2026 it offered pan-seared steelhead with grilled prawns for $38.
Your table is held for 1 hour 30 minutes for two people and two hours for larger parties, and the restaurant asks you to call if you'll be more than 15 minutes late. Takeout covers the whole menu. Most orders are ready in 25 minutes or less, and larger ones take longer. Carmelo's closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Tips:
- Phone 604-922-4719 between 10 am and 9 pm to book a table or order takeout.
- Pick another night until 29 October 2026 if pizza is the reason you came, because the pizza station is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays until then.

Q: Does Carmelo's do takeout?
A: Yes. Every dish on the Carmelo's menu is available for takeout, and most orders are ready in 25 minutes or less when you call 604-922-4719.
Q: Is Carmelo's open on Christmas Day?
A: No. Carmelo's in Ambleside closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Q: Can you get pizza at Carmelo's every night?
A: No. From 30 September to 29 October 2026 Carmelo's closes its pizza station on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and pizza is served on the other nights of the week.
Q: How much does Carmelo's cost?
A: Prices at Carmelo's start at $22 each (2026).
Q: What are the opening hours of Carmelo's?
A: Carmelo's keeps these hours: Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00; Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Sat–Sun 17:00–21:00.
Q: What should you order at Carmelo's?
A: At Carmelo's, order a wood-fired thin-crust pizza such as the funghi with truffle oil, or the seven-layer house lasagna, or veal scaloppini al Marsala, or the day's fresh sheet special.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Carmelo's?
A: Carmelo's: Call 604-922-4719 between 10 am and 9 pm to book, and arrive within 15 minutes of your time. Tables are held for 1 hour 30 minutes for two people and two hours for larger groups.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://carmelos.ca/ https://carmelos.ca/menus/ https://carmelos.ca/contact/ https://carmelos.ca/about/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1022112537

### Copperpenny Distilling Co.
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/copperpenny-distilling
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Copperpenny Distilling, Copperpenny, Copperpenny Distillery
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 288 East Esplanade, Unit 103, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1A3
Coordinates: 49.30884, -123.07377
Kind: Distillery
Hours: Cocktail lounge hours. Weekday happy hour runs from 4 to 6 pm.
Closed: Monday
Reservations: Copperpenny books tables of up to eight through OpenTable, except at peak times, and larger groups call (778) 802-3500.
Cuisine: Cocktails, Spirits
Address: 288 East Esplanade, Unit 103, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1A3
Website: https://copperpennydistilling.com/
Booking: https://copperpennydistilling.com/visit/
Summary: Copperpenny Distilling Co. at 288 East Esplanade suits an evening of cocktails made with spirits distilled on the premises, and it calls itself the first distillery in the City of North Vancouver. The lounge is closed on Mondays and opens at 4 pm Tuesday to Thursday, so it's an evening place on weekdays.

A couple born and raised in North Vancouver own Copperpenny, and they run a full-service cocktail lounge at the distillery in the Shipyards Brewery District. Tasting flights come to the table, and guided tastings for up to 20 people happen at the tasting bar or in the barrel cellar. Chef Michael Tiefenboeck cooks seasonal BC food to go with the drinks. Bottle shop members get $10 off a bottle.
Weekday happy hour runs from 4 to 6 pm. From Friday to Sunday the lounge opens at 2 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays it stays open until midnight. Book a table for up to eight on OpenTable, except at peak times, and phone for a bigger group.

Tips:
- Come between 4 and 6 pm on a weekday for happy hour.
- Skip Mondays, when the Copperpenny lounge is closed.

Q: Is Copperpenny Distilling open on Mondays?
A: No. Copperpenny Distilling Co.'s cocktail lounge in North Vancouver is closed on Mondays and opens from 4 pm Tuesday to Thursday and from 2 pm Friday to Sunday.
Q: Can you book a table at Copperpenny Distilling?
A: Yes. Copperpenny Distilling Co. takes OpenTable bookings for up to eight people, except at peak times, and larger groups call (778) 802-3500.
Q: What are the opening hours of Copperpenny Distilling Co.?
A: Copperpenny Distilling Co. keeps these hours: Mon closed; Tue 16:00–21:00; Wed 16:00–22:00; Thu 16:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 14:00–00:00; Sun 14:00–21:00.
Q: What should you order at Copperpenny Distilling Co.?
A: At Copperpenny Distilling Co., order a tasting flight of the house spirits, or a cocktail built on Copperpenny gin.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://copperpennydistilling.com/visit/ https://copperpennydistilling.com/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/copperpenny-distilling-co https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14164976346

### Dip Co Delights
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/dip-co-delights
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: DIP Co. Delights, Dip Co, Dip Co Deep Cove
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
Address: 4381 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC
Status: temporarily-closed. Dip Co Delights is closed for a family break from 5 to 22 October 2026, and its site says it reopens on Friday 23 October.
Coordinates: 49.32668, -122.94986
Kind: Cafe
Hours: Dip Co Delights opens from 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday to Sunday, and closes early on days the bread sells out.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Reservations: Order ahead for pickup online or by phone on 778 907 0600.
Payment: cash, debit, credit and contactless
Vegetarian: The menu carries a vegetarian section. The Mezze and the Zaytoon are vegetarian, and the Fusion is vegan.
Cuisine: sandwiches, Middle Eastern, Italian
Address: 4381 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC
Website: https://www.dip-co.ca/
Booking: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/dip-co-delights-north-vancouver
Summary: Dip Co Delights on Gallant Avenue suits a picnic lunch in Deep Cove, with big sandwiches on the Focabari bread the Daniali family bakes every morning. It opens only from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, and it stops for the day when the last loaf is gone.

The Daniali family opened the shop at 4381 Gallant Avenue in 2022, and they have worked in food since 1994. Focabari came out of their kitchen during the pandemic as a cross between Italian focaccia and Persian barbari, and they make it from whole wheat and rye flours with a sourdough starter. The fillings mix the two traditions as well. The Marseille layers roast turkey with French brie and the house berry sauce, and the shop calls it its most popular sandwich.
Vegetarians can order the Mezze, which pairs the house fusion hummus with bocconcini and brie. The Fusion is vegan and comes with hummus and roasted eggplant. The shop asks you to leave these meat-free sandwiches whole, because the fillings fall out once they're cut.
Pickup orders go through the shop's own online ordering or by phone on 778 907 0600, and DoorDash and Uber Eats deliver. Before a winter visit, check the shop's site for breaks like the one the family took from 5 to 22 October 2026.

Tips:
- Come early in the day, because the shop stops making sandwiches when the day's bread runs out.
- Dip Co closes on Mondays and Tuesdays, so plan a weekday lunch in Deep Cove for Wednesday to Friday.

Q: When is Dip Co Delights open?
A: Dip Co Delights opens from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, at 4381 Gallant Avenue in Deep Cove. It closes on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Q: Does Dip Co Delights have vegan sandwiches?
A: Yes. Dip Co Delights labels its Fusion sandwich vegan, and it comes with house hummus and roasted eggplant on Focabari bread.
Q: What is Focabari bread?
A: Focabari is the bread Dip Co Delights bakes each morning in Deep Cove. The Daniali family created it as a cross between Italian focaccia and Persian barbari, and it rises with a sourdough starter.
Q: What are the opening hours of Dip Co Delights?
A: Dip Co Delights keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Dip Co Delights?
A: Dip Co Delights: Order ahead for pickup online or by phone on 778 907 0600.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.dip-co.ca/ https://www.dip-co.ca/menu https://www.dip-co.ca/about https://www.dip-co.ca/contact https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7076095791

### Doc Morgan's
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/doc-morgans
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Doc Morgans, Doc's, Doc Morgan's Restaurant and Pub
Region: Howe Sound
Municipality: Bowen Island Municipality
Neighbourhood: Snug Cove
Address: 439 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
Coordinates: 49.37936, -123.33448
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Doc Morgan's opens seven days a week from noon to 8 pm.
Reservations: Doc Morgan's posts no booking policy online. Groups and events book on extension 3 at 604-947-0808 or at events@docmorgans.ca.
Cuisine: seafood, pub
Address: 439 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
Website: https://www.docmorgans.ca/
Summary: Doc Morgan's suits a seafood lunch or an early dinner over Snug Cove on Bowen Island, and it closes at 8 pm every day. It opens at noon on the Union Steamship marina, and its patios are heated in the cooler months.

Doc Morgan's runs the restaurant and marine pub at the Union Steamship Marina Resort, and the ferry terminal in Snug Cove is steps away. Its own site leads with fresh oysters and the fish and chips. Tourism Bowen Island adds burgers and tacos with weekly fresh sheets of seafood, and it lists a children's menu.
The kitchen serves from noon to 8 pm seven days a week, which fits a late lunch before a ferry back to Horseshoe Bay. Tourism Bowen Island says the patios over Snug Cove Harbour are heated in the cooler months and welcome dogs. Order takeout on extension 2 at 604-947-0808, and groups book through extension 3.

Tips:
- Bring the dog on a dry winter afternoon and take a heated patio table over the harbour.

Q: Is Doc Morgan's on Bowen Island dog friendly?
A: Yes. Tourism Bowen Island says the patios at Doc Morgan's are dog friendly, and they are heated in the cooler months.
Q: How far is Doc Morgan's from the Bowen Island ferry?
A: Doc Morgan's sits steps from the Snug Cove ferry terminal on Bowen Island, at the Union Steamship marina.
Q: What are the opening hours of Doc Morgan's?
A: Doc Morgan's keeps these hours: Daily 12:00–20:00.
Q: What should you order at Doc Morgan's?
A: At Doc Morgan's, order fresh oysters, or fish and chips.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Doc Morgan's?
A: Doc Morgan's: Doc Morgan's posts no booking policy online. Groups and events book on extension 3 at 604-947-0808 or at events@docmorgans.ca.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.docmorgans.ca/ https://www.docmorgans.ca/menu https://www.docmorgans.ca/sitemap.xml https://www.tourismbowenisland.com/destination/eat/restaurants-take-out/doc-morgans/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/254064432

### Elisa
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/elisa
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Elisa Wood-Fired Grill, Elisa Steakhouse, Elisa Steak Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Yaletown
Address: 1109 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
Coordinates: 49.27592, -123.12138
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: The bar opens daily from 4:30 pm and dinner from 5 pm. The closing time comes from Michelin's listing.
Price: $$$$
Prices: Steaks on the October 2026 menu run from $75 for a 6 oz tenderloin, and Australian wagyu striploin is sold by the ounce at $21. Michelin puts Elisa in its top price band.
Reservations: Recommended. Book on OpenTable through the restaurant's website.
Payment: Credit cards
Vegetarian: The menu carries a vegetable tartare with avocado and chili, and ricotta gnocchi alla norma with crispy eggplant.
Cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
Address: 1109 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://elisasteak.com/
Summary: Elisa suits a big steak dinner in Yaletown with a deep wine list, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. Steaks on the October 2026 menu start at $75 for a 6 oz tenderloin before sides, and the wagyu cuts climb from there.

Executive Chef Andrew Richardson cooks on a wood-fired Grillworks Infierno. Michelin notes that an in-house butcher shop next door supplies the kitchen, and the menu credits Luigi & Sons for a 40-day dry-aged bone-in striploin at $94 for 14 oz. Elisa has held a Michelin recommendation since 2023.
Michelin's inspector recommends the bone-in Vancouver cut tenderloin, which costs $105 for 10 oz on the current menu, and calls the beef Wellington a good choice too. The tartare list includes the classic beef at $26 and a smoked bison version at $29. Wine director Franco Michienzi won Michelin's Sommelier Award in Vancouver in 2025.

Tips:
- The bar opens at 4:30 pm daily and dinner half an hour later, so a drink here works well before an event at BC Place.
- Michelin lists valet parking.

Q: Is Elisa in Yaletown a Michelin restaurant?
A: Yes. Elisa at 1109 Hamilton Street is on the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver's recommended list, and the restaurant says it has held a recommendation since 2023.
Q: How much is a steak at Elisa?
A: Steaks at Elisa start at $75 for a 6 oz tenderloin on the October 2026 menu, and the bone-in Vancouver cut tenderloin costs $105.
Q: What time does Elisa open?
A: Elisa's bar opens daily at 4:30 pm, and dinner service starts at 5 pm.
Q: What should you order at Elisa?
A: At Elisa, order bone-in Vancouver cut tenderloin, 10 oz ($105), or classic beef tartare with caramelized shallot aioli ($26), or bC Dungeness crab spring roll ($34), or 40-day dry-aged bone-in striploin from Luigi & Sons ($94).
Q: Do you need a reservation at Elisa?
A: Elisa: Recommended. Book on OpenTable through the restaurant's website.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://elisasteak.com/ https://elisasteak.com/menus/ https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/elisa https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6758046639

### End of the Line General Store
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/end-of-the-line-general-store
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: End Of The Line General Store, EOTL, End of the Line Lynn Valley
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Address: 4193 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC V7K 2T1
Coordinates: 49.34767, -123.02312
Kind: Cafe
Hours: End of the Line opens from 9 am to 5 pm every day, and an OpenStreetMap survey confirmed those hours on 28 July 2026.
Vegetarian: The store's Trail Pucks are vegan and gluten-free.
Cuisine: coffee, snacks
Address: 4193 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC V7K 2T1
Website: https://www.eotl.ca/
Summary: End of the Line General Store in upper Lynn Valley suits walkers heading for Lynn Canyon or Lynn Headwaters who want a JJ Bean coffee and a snack first, and it opens from 9 am to 5 pm every day. It shuts at 5 pm, which rules it out after a late finish on the trails.

The store stands at 4193 Lynn Valley Road, on the corner where the Lynn Valley trolley line ended in 1910, and it took its name from that last stop. It opened as a general store in 2005, and its shelves carry local goods from pottery to honey.
JJ Bean supplies the coffee for the hot and cold drinks. The counter sells soups, sandwiches, scones and ice cream, and the store makes its own Trail Pucks, which are gluten-free and vegan. It calls itself a home base for the trails around Lynn Headwaters and the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and the store puts the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge a few minutes away.
Metro Vancouver has closed the paved lot at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park for construction, so parking there is in the gravel lots and the marked roadside spaces (checked 16 October 2026). The staircase from Lynn Valley Road that links the Baden-Powell Trail to the park is closed for replacement too. That work is expected to run until late November 2026, and the regional park asks walkers to follow the posted alternate routes.

Tips:
- The store opens at 9 am, so a dawn start on the trails needs coffee from somewhere else.
- Metro Vancouver asks Lynn Headwaters hikers to leave a trip plan with someone they trust and to carry essentials that include a headlamp and a first-aid kit.

Q: What are the hours of End of the Line General Store?
A: End of the Line General Store opens from 9 am to 5 pm every day at 4193 Lynn Valley Road in North Vancouver.
Q: Does End of the Line General Store sell vegan snacks?
A: Yes. End of the Line General Store sells its own Trail Pucks, which are gluten-free and vegan.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.eotl.ca/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/398992044 https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lynn-headwaters-regional-park

### Farina a Legna
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/farina-a-legna
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Farina, Farina North Van
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 119 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1C2
Coordinates: 49.31222, -123.07718
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Aperitivo hour runs from 4 to 6 pm daily, and weekend brunch runs from noon to 3 pm. Takeout may pause at peak dine-in times.
Price: $$$
From: $27 each (2026)
Prices: On the dinner menu read in October 2026, pizzas cost $27–30 and pastas $28–32. House-made gluten-free pasta adds $4.
Reservations: Farina a Legna takes walk-ins and a limited number of reservations, and the patio is first come, first served, weather permitting. Include children in the count when you book.
Vegetarian: Vegetarian pizzas include the margherita and a verdure pie with hazelnut pesto, kale and ricotta, and the charred broccolini with romesco is vegan and gluten-free.
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 119 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1C2
Price from: $27 each (2026)
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.farinaalegna.com/
Booking: https://www.farinaalegna.com/reservations
Summary: Farina a Legna at 119 East 2nd Street suits a family pizza night or a shared Italian dinner built around a brick wood-fired oven, two blocks above the Shipyards in Lower Lonsdale. The dining room is small, so it takes only a limited number of bookings and keeps strollers outside.

Farina a Legna means flour and wood in Italian, and the brick wood-fired oven sets the menu. Pizzas run from a $27 margherita to a $30 capicolla with spicy cured pork and mushrooms. Pastas include a rigatoni carbonara with guanciale and a signature bolognese with Calabrian chili. The kitchen calls its cooking Northern Italian-inspired and serves it family-style, so order for the table.
Families are welcome, and the restaurant keeps highchairs and booster seats. Count the children when you book. Staff will store a stroller if its seat detaches, because there's no room for strollers in the dining room. Aperitivo hour runs from 4 to 6 pm every day, and on Saturdays and Sundays the kitchen opens at noon for brunch, which the menu calls colanzo.

Tips:
- Walk in at 4 pm for aperitivo hour if the bookable tables are gone.
- Ask for the house-made gluten-free pasta, which costs $4 more and is served for dine-in only.

Q: Does Farina a Legna take reservations?
A: Yes. Farina a Legna in North Vancouver takes a limited number of reservations and welcomes walk-ins. Its patio is first come, first served, weather permitting.
Q: Is Farina a Legna good for kids?
A: Yes. Farina a Legna welcomes families and has highchairs and booster seats. Strollers stay out of the dining room, and staff will store one whose seat detaches.
Q: When is brunch at Farina a Legna?
A: Farina a Legna serves brunch, which it calls colanzo, from noon to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Q: How much does Farina a Legna cost?
A: Prices at Farina a Legna start at $27 each (2026).
Q: What are the opening hours of Farina a Legna?
A: Farina a Legna keeps these hours: Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00; Fri 16:00–22:00; Sat 12:00–22:00; Sun 12:00–21:00.
Q: What should you order at Farina a Legna?
A: At Farina a Legna, order polpette al forno made with beef and pork in tomato sauce, or the calabrese pizza with soppressata and hot honey.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.farinaalegna.com/ https://www.farinaalegna.com/dinner https://www.farinaalegna.com/our-story https://www.farinaalegna.com/reservations https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/farina-a-legna https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6148834595

### Fishworks
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/fishworks
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Fishworks Lonsdale, Fishworks North Vancouver
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 91 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E5
Coordinates: 49.31174, -123.07908
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Brunch runs from 10 am to 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and happy hour runs from 4 to 6 pm every day.
Price: $$$
From: $28 each (2026)
Prices: On the dinner menu read in October 2026, pastas cost $28–36 and the seafood mains $32–38. The seafood tower costs $89 for two or $152 for four, and parties of eight or more pay an 18% gratuity.
Reservations: Fishworks takes bookings through OpenTable on its reservation page.
Vegetarian: The dinner menu lists a vegetarian primavera pasta at $28 and an organic market salad with goat cheese and walnuts at $16, and the rest of the mains are seafood or meat.
Cuisine: Seafood, West Coast
Address: 91 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E5
Price from: $28 each (2026)
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.fishworks.ca/
Booking: https://www.fishworks.ca/reservation
Summary: Fishworks is the sit-down seafood dinner in Lower Lonsdale, and its room at 91 Lonsdale Avenue is about 430 metres up from the SeaBus terminal. BC oysters and a saffron paella are on the 2026 dinner menu, and the seafood mains start at $32, so come ready to spend.

Fishworks cooks West Coast seafood in a heritage building one block up Lonsdale Avenue from the Quay market. The 2026 dinner menu runs from oysters at $2.50 each and a New England clam chowder to Haida Gwaii sablefish and a Peruvian seafood stew called parihuela. The menu marks the dishes whose seafood carries the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise certification. Brown leather booths line the room under tall windows, and the bartenders will build a cocktail around what you like.
Come between 4 and 6 pm for the daily happy hour. For a group, the seafood tower stacks crab legs, lobster tail, baked oysters and prawns, and it costs $89 for two or $152 for four. Parties of eight or more pay an 18% gratuity on the bill. Brunch runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 2:30 pm, and you can book a weekend dinner through OpenTable on the restaurant's site.

Tips:
- Arrive by 6 pm for happy hour, which Fishworks runs from 4 pm every day.
- Fishworks adds an 18% gratuity to the bill for parties of eight or more, so check it before you add a tip.

Q: Does Fishworks in North Vancouver take reservations?
A: Yes. Fishworks at 91 Lonsdale Avenue takes bookings through OpenTable on its website, fishworks.ca.
Q: When does Fishworks serve brunch?
A: Fishworks serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Dinner starts at 4 pm every day and runs to 9:30 pm Sunday to Thursday and 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Q: How much is the seafood tower at Fishworks?
A: The Fishworks seafood tower costs $89 for two or $152 for four on the 2026 dinner menu, before tax and tip.
Q: What are the opening hours of Fishworks?
A: Fishworks keeps these hours: Mon–Thu 16:00–21:30; Fri 16:00–22:00; Sat 10:00-14:30, 16:00-22:00; Sun 10:00-14:30, 16:00-21:30.
Q: What should you order at Fishworks?
A: At Fishworks, order fishworks paella with saffron rice, clams, mussels, chorizo, chicken and prawns, or bC wild sockeye salmon Wellington in phyllo with pistachio pesto.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.fishworks.ca/ https://www.fishworks.ca/dinner-menu https://www.fishworks.ca/reservation https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/fishworks https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5231664520

### Fred's Ambleside
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/freds-ambleside
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Fred's, Fred's Restaurant, Fred's Italian, Freds Ambleside
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
Address: 1467 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C3
Coordinates: 49.32750, -123.15627
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Aperitivo hour runs from 3 to 5 pm every day, and sandwiches are served until 3 pm.
Price: $$$
From: $24 each (2026)
Prices: On the 2026 Ambleside menu, pizzas cost $24–29 and fresh pastas $27–34. During aperitivo hour a glass of house wine costs $8 and pastas drop to $15.
Reservations: Book a table online through Toast Tables or call 604-281-1171, and walk in for aperitivo hour without a booking.
Vegetarian: Fred's marks vegetarian and plant-based dishes on its menu, such as the Harvest pizza with plant-based cheese and the campanelle pesto, and gluten-free pasta is available.
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 1467 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C3
Price from: $24 each (2026)
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.fredsrestaurant.com/
Booking: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/41ccccf1-ed49-4bdc-9eaa-cd4944232e21/findTime
Summary: Fred's Ambleside is a modern Italian restaurant across the street from Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver, and it suits an early dinner of handmade pasta and hearth-fired pizza that starts with aperitivo hour from 3 to 5 pm. It closes at 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and at 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Fred's opened at 1467 Bellevue Avenue in early May 2023, and Catalog Hospitality runs it along with a second Fred's on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. The menu puts hearth-fired pizza and pasta made in house next to a wine list that leans hard on Italy. Groups of eight or more eat family style from set menus that start at $59 a head, and the Bellevue Room seats 22 for a private dinner.
Aperitivo hour runs every day from 3 to 5 pm, and you can walk in for it without a booking. House wine costs $8 a glass or $40 a bottle, and the cacio e pepe drops from $29 to $15. Sandwiches like the meatball on forno bread come off the menu at 3 pm, so a lunch visit has to land before then.
From the pizza list, the mortadella with candied pistachio and stracciatella costs $26 and the margherita $24. Fresh pastas run from $27 for campanelle alla vodka to $34 for the lamb pappardelle, and gluten-free pasta can stand in for any of them. Corkage costs $45, and each table can bring up to two bottles.

Tips:
- Walk in between 3 and 5 pm for aperitivo hour, when plates of pasta cost $15.
- Come before 3 pm for a sandwich, because the sandwich list stops then.

Q: Does Fred's Ambleside have a happy hour?
A: Yes. Fred's Ambleside runs aperitivo hour every day from 3 to 5 pm, when house wine costs $8 a glass and pastas cost $15, and it takes walk-ins.
Q: What is the corkage fee at Fred's Ambleside?
A: Fred's Ambleside charges $45 corkage, and each table can bring up to two bottles.
Q: When did Fred's open in Ambleside?
A: Daily Hive reported that Fred's opened at 1467 Bellevue Avenue in Ambleside in early May 2023.
Q: What are the opening hours of Fred's Ambleside?
A: Fred's Ambleside keeps these hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–21:00; Fri–Sat 11:30–22:00.
Q: What should you order at Fred's Ambleside?
A: At Fred's Ambleside, order cacio e pepe during aperitivo hour, or the mortadella pizza with candied pistachio and stracciatella, or lamb pappardelle, or tiramisu to finish.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Fred's Ambleside?
A: Fred's Ambleside: Book a table online through Toast Tables or call 604-281-1171, and walk in for aperitivo hour without a booking.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.fredsrestaurant.com/ https://fredsrestaurant.com/menu-ambleside/ https://fredsrestaurant.com/events-ambleside/ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/freds-restaurant-ambleside https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/freds-restaurant-kistilano https://adbia.ca/directory/freds-restaurant/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11182226429

### Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/honey-doughnuts-goodies
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Honey Doughnuts, Honey's Doughnuts, Honey's Deep Cove, Honey Donuts
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
Address: 4373 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L1
Coordinates: 49.32668, -122.95012
Kind: Cafe
Hours: Honey Doughnuts opens from 6 am to 5 pm every day, statutory holidays included, and serves breakfast until 4 pm. It closes on 25 and 26 December.
Closed: Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Prices: Honey Doughnuts publishes its menu without prices, and the menu says taxes are extra.
Reservations: Order at the counter to eat in or take away.
Payment: credit and debit cards
Vegetarian: The potato bread is vegan and the soups contain no flour or dairy. Vegetarian plates include the veggie chili and the avocado melt.
Cuisine: doughnuts, breakfast, sandwiches
Address: 4373 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L1
Website: https://honeydoughnuts.com/
Summary: Honey Doughnuts & Goodies on Gallant Avenue in Deep Cove suits anyone who wants a warm cake doughnut and a coffee before or after the Quarry Rock hike, and it opens from 6 am to 5 pm every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Expect a queue, because Daily Hive called waiting in line a constant at Honey's in August 2025.

The shop at 4373 Gallant Avenue has made its doughnuts since 1996, and owners Ashak and Ashifa Saferali run it now. Its menu lists honey, chocolate, maple and cinnamon sugar doughnuts, with maple-bacon and Oreo among the specialty flavours, and the kitchen cuts them by hand from scratch every day. Daily Hive's reviewer described them as cake-based, with a dense and slightly crumbly texture. They come in boxes of six or twelve if you want to carry some down to Deep Cove Park.
Breakfast runs until 4 pm. The Coveman's Breakfast is the full plate of eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast, and bennies with from-scratch hollandaise come out on weekends. Sandwiches go on the shop's own potato bread in white or whole wheat, and the menu says that bread is vegan. Espresso comes from JJ Bean and drip coffee from Canterbury Coffee.
Honey's keeps its usual hours on statutory holidays and shuts only for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. North Shore News readers placed it among the three finalists for both dessert spot and sandwich bar in their 2023 Readers Choice Awards. You can eat in or take everything to go.

Tips:
- Breakfast plates stop at 4 pm, an hour before the shop closes.
- Gluten-free bakes on the menu include a coconut chocolate Nanaimo bar and a date square, and any sandwich can go on a gluten-free bagel.

Q: What time does Honey Doughnuts in Deep Cove open?
A: Honey Doughnuts & Goodies opens at 6 am and closes at 5 pm every day, holidays included. It closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Q: Does Honey Doughnuts have vegan food?
A: Yes. Honey Doughnuts & Goodies bakes its potato bread vegan and makes its soups with no flour or dairy, and its vegetarian sandwich can come with hummus in place of cream cheese.
Q: Can you buy Honey's doughnuts by the dozen?
A: Yes. Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in Deep Cove sells its doughnuts in packs of six and twelve.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Honey Doughnuts & Goodies?
A: Honey Doughnuts & Goodies: Order at the counter to eat in or take away.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://honeydoughnuts.com/ https://honeydoughnuts.com/about https://honeydoughnuts.com/wp-content/uploads/Honey-Doughnuts-Menu-NoPrices-Jun-2024.pdf https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/honeys-doughnuts-vancouver https://www.nsnews.com/readers-choice/food-drink-winners-finalists https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5847795785

### Howe Sound Brewing
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/howe-sound-brewing
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Howe Sound Brewpub, Squamish Brewpub, Howe Sound Brewing Company
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: 37801 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, BC V8B 0A7
Coordinates: 49.69550, -123.15660
Kind: Brewery
Hours: Takeout and delivery run from 11:30 am to 9 pm daily, and the stone-fire pizzas start at 4 pm.
Price: $$
Prices: On the May 2026 menu the burgers and sandwiches cost $22 to $28 with fries, and a 12 oz house beer costs $6 to $7.
Reservations: The brewpub takes reservations online, and the banquet rooms take larger parties and functions.
Vegetarian: The house veggie burger and the open-faced falafel are meat-free, and the pizzas take a gluten-free crust or vegan cheese for $3 more.
Cuisine: brewpub, pizza
Address: 37801 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, BC V8B 0A7
Price band: $$
Website: https://www.howesound.com/brewpub-squamish
Booking: https://www.tbdine.com/book/restaurant/howe-sound-brewing-co-?idApp=70473&language=en-us
Summary: Howe Sound Brewing suits a family lunch or a pint after a day on the Chief, because its brewpub on Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish opens at 11:30 am every day and pours beer brewed in the building. Dogs can join you on the upper patio from spring to fall when the weather allows.

The brewpub fills the ground floor under the Howe Sound Inn, so a room upstairs puts dinner a staircase away. The house list on the May 2026 menu runs from Howe Sound Lager through the Rail Ale nut brown to the 7.7% King Heffy imperial hefeweizen. A flight of any four 5 oz pours costs $12.50. The ale and cheddar soup is made with Rail Ale, and stone-fire pizzas come out from 4 pm.
On weekdays from 11:30 am to 3 pm, $20 buys a Classic Burger or a Pulled Pork Sandwich with fries and any 12 oz drink on tap, except on statutory holidays. Happy hour runs from 3 pm to 5 pm daily with $6 house beers and $10 starters, and the May 2026 menu stretches it across all of Sunday. Thursday is trivia night, and it costs nothing to play.

Tips:
- Dine-in guests save 15% on beer to take home from the fridge, the May 2026 menu says.
- Groups of six or more pay an 18% gratuity added to the bill.

Q: Is Howe Sound Brewing family friendly?
A: Yes. Howe Sound Brewing says its Squamish brewpub suits families with kids, and it opens at 11:30 am every day.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Howe Sound Brewing?
A: Dogs are welcome on the upper patio at Howe Sound Brewing from spring to fall, weather permitting. The brewpub names no dog seating for the winter months.
Q: Does Howe Sound Brewing have a lunch special?
A: Yes. From Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 3 pm, Howe Sound Brewing serves a $20 lunch of a Classic Burger or a Pulled Pork Sandwich with fries and any 12 oz drink on tap.
Q: What are the opening hours of Howe Sound Brewing?
A: Howe Sound Brewing keeps these hours: Mon–Wed 11:30–22:00; Thu–Sat 11:30–23:00; Sun 11:30–21:00.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Howe Sound Brewing?
A: Howe Sound Brewing: The brewpub takes reservations online, and the banquet rooms take larger parties and functions.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.howesound.com/brewpub-squamish https://www.howesound.com/_files/ugd/0393bd_10f9780ba159490b95cd6c454fba7a05.pdf https://www.exploresquamish.com/travel-deals-packages/squamish-dining-deals/ https://www.exploresquamish.com/blog/squamish-craft-tasting-trail/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6037924842

### Jade Seafood Restaurant
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/jade-seafood-restaurant
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: The Jade Seafood Restaurant, The Jade
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Address: Unit 280, 2811 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2B2
Coordinates: 49.19307, -123.12984
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: The early-bird discount applies to orders placed before 11 am.
Prices: Jade posts no menu prices online. It takes 20% off orders placed before 11 am and 12% off take-out all day.
Reservations: For a banquet, pre-order your menu with one of Jade's managers at least a day ahead.
Cuisine: Cantonese, dim sum, seafood
Address: Unit 280, 2811 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2B2
Website: https://www.jaderestaurant.ca/
Summary: Jade Seafood Restaurant on No. 3 Road suits families and groups who want Cantonese dim sum in Richmond's Golden Village, with 20% off orders placed before 11 am, and the trade-off is a split day, because the dining room closes between 3 pm and 5 pm.

Jade opened in 2004, and Vancouver Magazine gave it silver for best dim sum in 2011 and again in 2013. Tourism Richmond lists it in the Golden Village and on its Dumpling Trail. The restaurant opens daily from 10 am to 3 pm and again from 5 pm to 9 pm. Order before 11 am and the early-bird discount takes 20% off.
Owner David Chung recommends the steamed wasabi fish maw and seafood dumpling, and the restaurant calls its beef ribs famous. Tables come set with two pairs of chopsticks in different colours. Use one pair to take food from the shared plates and the other to eat, as Tourism Richmond explains. For a big dinner, Jade asks you to pre-order with a manager at least a day ahead, and it adds no surcharge for custom dishes.

Tips:
- Order dim sum before 11 am for Jade's daily 20% early-bird discount.
- Take-out costs 12% less all day.

Q: What are Jade Seafood Restaurant's hours?
A: Jade Seafood Restaurant opens daily from 10 am to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Q: Is there a dim sum discount at Jade Seafood Restaurant?
A: Yes. Jade Seafood Restaurant takes 20% off for diners who order before 11 am, and take-out is 12% off all day.
Q: Where is Jade Seafood Restaurant?
A: Jade Seafood Restaurant is at Unit 280, 2811 No. 3 Road in Richmond, and Tourism Richmond lists it in the Golden Village.
Q: What should you order at Jade Seafood Restaurant?
A: At Jade Seafood Restaurant, order steamed wasabi fish maw and seafood dumpling, or beef ribs, or har gow and siu mai, or pan-fried guo tie dumplings.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Jade Seafood Restaurant?
A: Jade Seafood Restaurant: For a banquet, pre-order your menu with one of Jade's managers at least a day ahead.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.jaderestaurant.ca/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/partners/jade-seafood-restaurant/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/things-to-do/golden-village/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/food-and-drink/dumpling-trail/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5848055136

### Jam Cafe Lonsdale
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/jam-cafe-lonsdale
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Jam Cafe, Jam Café Lonsdale, Jam Cafe North Vancouver
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 110-100 1st Street East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B1
Coordinates: 49.31191, -123.07832
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Jam Cafe Lonsdale opens at 8 am every day, including most holidays, and closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Closed: Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Reservations: Online bookings run Monday to Friday, except holidays, for up to eight people, and only a small share of tables is held for them. Weekends are walk-in, and groups over eight call 604-416-5251.
Cuisine: Breakfast, Brunch, Southern-inspired comfort food
Address: 110-100 1st Street East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B1
Website: https://jamcafes.com/jam-cafe-lonsdale/
Booking: https://jamcafes.com/jam-cafe-lonsdale/#reservations
Summary: Jam Cafe Lonsdale at 100 East 1st Street suits a long breakfast before or after the SeaBus, about 500 metres up from the Lonsdale Quay terminal, and the catch is the weekend line, because it takes bookings only Monday to Friday. It opens at 8 am every day and closes at 2 pm on weekdays and 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Jam Cafe has served Southern-leaning breakfasts since 2012, and the Lonsdale room is its North Vancouver branch on East 1st Street. The kitchen bakes its own cornbread and buttermilk biscuits, and its fried chicken goes onto the French toast. Jam names the three-stack pancakes and a hearty breakfast called the Charlie Bowl among its crowd favourites. The family that owns it keeps changing the vintage décor in the dining room.
Lonsdale is the only Jam Cafe that takes reservations. It holds back most of the room for walk-ins and books the rest online from Monday to Friday, except holidays, for groups of up to eight. Bigger groups phone 604-416-5251. On a Saturday or a Sunday you join the line at the door, so come close to the 8 am opening if you want to sit straight down.

Tips:
- Book a weekday table through the Lonsdale page of Jam's website, since weekend seats go to walk-ins.
- Jam Cafe Lonsdale closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and opens on most other holidays.

Q: Does Jam Cafe in North Vancouver take reservations?
A: Yes. Jam Cafe Lonsdale takes online reservations Monday to Friday, except holidays, for up to eight people, and it keeps most of its tables for walk-ins. Groups larger than eight call 604-416-5251.
Q: What time does Jam Cafe Lonsdale open?
A: Jam Cafe Lonsdale opens at 8 am every day. It closes at 2 pm Monday to Friday and at 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and it shuts on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Q: What should you order at Jam Cafe Lonsdale?
A: At Jam Cafe Lonsdale, order fried Chicken French Toast, or the Charlie Bowl.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://jamcafes.com/jam-cafe-lonsdale/ https://jamcafes.com/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/jam-cafe https://lowerlonsdale.com/eat https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10141691162

### JOEY Shipyards
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/joey-shipyards
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Joey Shipyards, JOEY North Vancouver, Joey Restaurants Shipyards
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 125 Victory Ship Way, Unit 110, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0G5
Coordinates: 49.30953, -123.07892
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 pm daily, then from 9 pm to close Sunday to Thursday, from 10 pm on Fridays and from 11 pm on Saturdays.
Reservations: JOEY Shipyards books tables through OpenTable from its location page and takes private events and large parties.
Cuisine: Global
Address: 125 Victory Ship Way, Unit 110, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0G5
Website: https://joeyrestaurants.com/location/joey-shipyards
Booking: https://joeyrestaurants.com/location/joey-shipyards
Summary: JOEY Shipyards at 125 Victory Ship Way suits a group that wants a big two-floor room with a harbour view and dine-in hours that run to midnight, or 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays. It belongs to the JOEY chain, and the reason to pick this one is its 2,450-square-foot patio facing downtown Vancouver.

JOEY calls Shipyards its flagship. The restaurant fills 9,500 square feet over two floors, and its patio of 2,450 square feet faces downtown Vancouver across the water. The upstairs lounge takes private events, and the restaurant lists wheelchair access and high chairs among its features. It stands beside the Shipyards Skate Plaza, which the City of North Vancouver reopens for the 2026/27 season in late November.
Happy hour runs twice a day for anyone seated in the lounge or at the bar, and out on the patio. The afternoon one goes from 3 to 6 pm every day. The late one starts at 9 pm Sunday to Thursday, at 10 pm on Fridays and at 11 pm on Saturdays, and it runs to close.

Tips:
- Take a lounge or patio seat for happy hour, since JOEY Shipyards serves its happy hour menu there and at the bar.
- Come after an evening skate on the Shipyards Skate Plaza next door, because JOEY Shipyards seats diners until midnight.

Q: How late is JOEY Shipyards open?
A: JOEY Shipyards in North Vancouver is open from 11 am to midnight Sunday to Thursday and from 11 am to 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Q: When is happy hour at JOEY Shipyards?
A: JOEY Shipyards runs happy hour from 3 to 6 pm every day. A late happy hour follows from 9 pm to close Sunday to Thursday, from 10 pm on Fridays and from 11 pm on Saturdays.
Q: What are the opening hours of JOEY Shipyards?
A: JOEY Shipyards keeps these hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–00:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–01:00.
Q: Do you need a reservation at JOEY Shipyards?
A: JOEY Shipyards: JOEY Shipyards books tables through OpenTable from its location page and takes private events and large parties.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://joeyrestaurants.com/location/joey-shipyards https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/joey-shipyards https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards/Skate-Plaza https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/8794299046

### Kissa Tanto
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/kissa-tanto
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Kissa Tanto Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Address: 263 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8
Coordinates: 49.28048, -123.09818
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Kissa Tanto opens at 5:30 pm Wednesday to Sunday and stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Price: $$$$
Prices: Plates on the autumn 2026 supper menu run from $12 for the pickle plate to $52 for the charcoal udon, and the whole fried fish and the pork chop go at market price. Michelin puts Kissa Tanto in its top price band.
Reservations: Essential. Tock releases tables 30 days ahead at midnight for parties of up to six, and groups of five or six eat the omakase.
Payment: Credit cards
Vegetarian: The tajarin with roasted mushrooms and the zucchini side list no meat on the autumn 2026 menu. Ask about the seasonal vegetables, which come with anchovy karashi.
Cuisine: Japanese, Italian
Address: 263 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://www.kissatanto.com/
Booking: https://www.exploretock.com/kissa-tanto
Summary: Kissa Tanto suits a long Chinatown dinner of Japanese and Italian cooking with one Michelin star in the 2026 guide, and the hard part is the booking, since Tock releases tables 30 days ahead at midnight. The room sits on the upper storey of an old building at 263 East Pender Street.

Michelin's inspector compares the room to a Tokyo jazz café of the 1960s. White mosaic tiles cover the floor, and art and photographs fill the steel-coloured walls. Chef Watanabe's kitchen brings Japanese and Italian cooking together. On the autumn 2026 menu the tajarin comes with roasted mushrooms and a miso-cured yolk for $37. The charcoal udon carries Dungeness crab in Calabrian chili butter and costs $52.
Tock takes parties of up to six. The room has one large table that fits six, and groups of five or six get the Quintessential Omakase. That menu mixes dishes from the first day with ones Chef Watanabe creates for it. Corkage costs $75 a bottle, and each booking may bring two 750 ml bottles at most.

Tips:
- For a December holiday dinner, set an alarm for midnight 30 days before your date, when Tock releases the tables.
- Kissa Tanto opens Wednesday to Sunday, so plan a Monday or Tuesday dinner around Bao Bei on Keefer Street, which opens every night from 5:30 pm.
- The restaurant allows no outside food.

Q: Does Kissa Tanto have a Michelin star?
A: Yes. Kissa Tanto at 263 East Pender Street holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver.
Q: How do you get a reservation at Kissa Tanto?
A: Book Kissa Tanto on Tock, which releases tables 30 days ahead at midnight for parties of up to six.
Q: What kind of food does Kissa Tanto serve?
A: Kissa Tanto cooks Japanese and Italian food together. Its menu runs from crudo and pasta to mains such as a whole fried fish.
Q: Is Kissa Tanto open on Mondays?
A: No. Kissa Tanto closes on Monday and Tuesday and opens Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30 pm.
Q: What are the opening hours of Kissa Tanto?
A: Kissa Tanto keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Thu 17:30–23:00; Fri–Sat 17:30–24:00; Sun 17:30–23:00.
Q: What should you order at Kissa Tanto?
A: At Kissa Tanto, order tajarin with roasted mushrooms and miso-cured yolk ($37), or charcoal udon with Dungeness crab in Calabrian chili butter ($52), or fish crudo with shiso vinaigrette ($28), or whole fried fish with daikon soy dipping sauce.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Kissa Tanto?
A: Kissa Tanto: Essential. Tock releases tables 30 days ahead at midnight for parties of up to six, and groups of five or six eat the omakase.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.kissatanto.com/ https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/kissa-tanto https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11566576120 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96386070

### Kokomo Edgemont Village
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/kokomo-edgemont-village
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Kokomo, Kokomo Edgemont, Hey Kokomo
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Edgemont Village
Address: 3270 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2P2
Coordinates: 49.33889, -123.10353
Kind: Cafe
Hours: Kokomo Edgemont Village opens from 9:30 am to 7 pm every day.
Reservations: Order online for pickup through Kokomo's site.
Vegetarian: Kokomo calls its food plant-based, and the Edgemont menu uses tofu and tempeh in place of meat.
Cuisine: plant-based, bowls, smoothies
Address: 3270 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2P2
Website: https://heykokomo.ca/pages/edgemont-village
Summary: Kokomo Edgemont Village suits a quick plant-based lunch on Edgemont Boulevard, with bowls and smoothies from 9:30 am to 7 pm every day. It is the North Shore branch of a small Metro Vancouver chain, and the other three shops sit in Vancouver and Port Moody.

Kokomo's Edgemont shop stands at 3270 Edgemont Boulevard, and the company describes its food as fresh, plant-based bowls. Tofu and tempeh take the place of meat across the menu. The Banchan Macro pairs gochujang tofu with kimchi over brown rice, and the Golden Laksa Noodles come in a coconut turmeric broth with rice and zucchini noodles.
Acai bowls arrive topped with the shop's own raw granola. For breakfast the burrito wraps Just Egg and Daiya cheese in a flour tortilla, and the menu flags every wrap that contains gluten. Kokomo also sells smoothies such as the Power Malt with almond butter and cacao.

Tips:
- Order ahead through Kokomo's site and collect on the way up Capilano Road to Grouse Mountain.
- Check the gluten notes on the menu, since the wraps and burritos use flour tortillas.

Q: Is Kokomo in Edgemont Village vegan?
A: Yes. Kokomo describes its bowls as plant-based, and the Edgemont menu builds them on tofu and tempeh.
Q: What are Kokomo Edgemont Village's hours?
A: Kokomo Edgemont Village opens from 9:30 am to 7 pm every day at 3270 Edgemont Boulevard in North Vancouver.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Kokomo Edgemont Village?
A: Kokomo Edgemont Village: Order online for pickup through Kokomo's site.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://heykokomo.ca/pages/edgemont-village https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11930199373

### La Cerveceria Astilleros
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/la-cerveceria-astilleros
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: La Cervecería Astilleros, Cerveceria Astilleros, Astilleros, The Shipyards Brewery
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 226 East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.30947, -123.07528
Kind: Brewery
Hours: The brewery's site gives no taproom hours. OpenStreetMap lists noon to 9 pm Monday to Wednesday, noon to 10 pm Thursday to Saturday and noon to 8 pm on Sundays. Happy hour runs from 2 to 5 pm on weekdays, and food orders stop at 7:30 pm Monday to Thursday.
Price: $
From: $6.50 each (2026)
Prices: The taproom menu prices tacos at $6.50 each and burritos at $17, before tax and gratuity. At happy hour, beers on tap cost $5.50 and the taco combo $16.50.
Reservations: Tables can be reserved through the brewery's contact and reservations page.
Vegetarian: The chipotle jackfruit taco and the jackfruit burrito are vegetarian, and the guacamole and pico de gallo with chips are vegetarian and gluten-friendly.
Cuisine: Mexican, Craft beer
Address: 226 East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC
Price from: $6.50 each (2026)
Price band: $
Website: https://cerveceria-astilleros.com/
Booking: https://cerveceria-astilleros.com/pages/contact-us
Summary: La Cerveceria Astilleros at 226 East Esplanade suits a Mexican-style lager and a few tacos in the Shipyards Brewery District, about 630 metres east of the SeaBus terminal, and its weekday happy hour pairs two tacos with a beer for $16.50. From Monday to Thursday the kitchen takes its last food orders at 7:30 pm.

Astilleros is Spanish for shipyards, and the brewery sources Mexican ingredients where it can for its beer and its kitchen. It calls the Salted Lime Lager award-winning, and the core list adds a grapefruit lager called La Rosada and an orange pilsner. Tacos cost $6.50 each, from al pastor with pineapple to a chipotle jackfruit taco for vegetarians, and a burrito costs $17. Order the churro early, since it takes 10 minutes to cook.
Happy hour runs from 2 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Beers on tap drop to $5.50, the lime margarita on tap to $8 and pico de gallo with chips to $9, and two tacos with a beer cost $16.50. Food orders stop at 7:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, and on Fridays and weekends the kitchen takes its last orders 30 minutes before closing.

Tips:
- Get there by 5 pm on a weekday for the $16.50 taco combo, which pairs two tacos with a happy hour beer.
- Order food before 7:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, when the kitchen takes its last orders.

Q: When is happy hour at La Cerveceria Astilleros?
A: La Cerveceria Astilleros in North Vancouver runs happy hour from 2 to 5 pm Monday to Friday, with beers on tap at $5.50 and a taco combo at $16.50.
Q: Does La Cerveceria Astilleros have vegetarian food?
A: Yes. La Cerveceria Astilleros serves a chipotle jackfruit taco and a jackfruit burrito, and its guacamole and pico de gallo with chips are vegetarian and gluten-friendly.
Q: How much does La Cerveceria Astilleros cost?
A: Prices at La Cerveceria Astilleros start at $6.50 each (2026).
Q: When is La Cerveceria Astilleros open?
A: La Cerveceria Astilleros is open the brewery's site gives no taproom hours. OpenStreetMap lists noon to 9 pm Monday to Wednesday, noon to 10 pm Thursday to Saturday and noon to 8 pm on Sundays. Happy hour runs from 2 to 5 pm on weekdays, and food orders stop at 7:30 pm Monday to Thursday.
Q: Do you need a reservation at La Cerveceria Astilleros?
A: La Cerveceria Astilleros: Tables can be reserved through the brewery's contact and reservations page.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://cerveceria-astilleros.com/ https://cerveceria-astilleros.com/pages/tap-room-food-menu https://cerveceria-astilleros.com/pages/happy-hour-north-vancouver https://cerveceria-astilleros.com/pages/la-cerveceria-happenings https://cerveceria-astilleros.com/pages/contact-us https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/la-cerveceria-astilleros https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10731792681

### L'Abattoir
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/labattoir
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: L'Abattoir Vancouver, LAbattoir, L Abattoir Gastown
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Gastown
Address: 217 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
Coordinates: 49.28312, -123.10446
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Dinner starts at 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday and runs late. Michelin lists an 11 pm close from Tuesday to Thursday and 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Closed: Sunday and Monday, apart from four holiday nights in December 2026
Price: $$$$
From: $140 per person (2026)
Prices: Menu prices exclude tax and service. Steak Diane costs $69 à la carte, and the Black Angus ribeye for two costs $180.
Reservations: Recommended, and walk-ins are welcome. Book on Tock, or phone for a large group.
Payment: Credit cards
Vegetarian: The chef's tasting menu can be made vegetarian or pescatarian. On the à la carte list the squash agnolotti and the crispy avocado with tamale cake name no meat.
Cuisine: French, West Coast
Address: 217 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
Price from: $140 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://www.labattoir.ca/
Booking: https://www.exploretock.com/labattoir-vancouver
Summary: L'Abattoir suits a polished dinner or a serious cocktail in the middle of Gastown, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. Book ahead for the mezzanine dining room, or try your luck at the downstairs bar that looks over the kitchen.

L'Abattoir opened in 2010 in a restored heritage building on the site of Vancouver's first jail, and Michelin places it beside Blood Alley and Gaoler's Mews. Executive Chef Jasper Cruickshank and Chef de Cuisine Baker Hsu put French technique to work on West Coast ingredients. Most diners sit up on the mezzanine. The kitchen is nut-free.
The chef's tasting menu costs $140, and beverage pairings add $95. The kitchen will build it for vegetarians or pescatarians, and it declines other changes on that menu. À la carte, the baked Pacific oysters with garlic butter and black truffle cost $9 each and $52 for six, and Michelin's inspector rates them. Wild BC halibut with potato gnocchi runs $58.
The restaurant calls its bar one of the most celebrated in the city, and bar manager Alexa Gervais runs the cocktail list. Happy hour runs from 5 pm to 6 pm Tuesday to Saturday and all evening on Wednesday. Martinis cost $10 then, and house cocktails come $2 off. The Le Royal burger ($28) is served only at the bar.

Tips:
- L'Abattoir closes on 31 October and from 24 to 26 December 2026, and again on 1 January and from 3 to 7 January 2027.
- Over the 2026 holidays it adds four nights it normally skips: Sunday 20 December, Monday 21 December, Sunday 27 December and Monday 28 December.
- Book a large group by phone at 604-568-1701 and pick option 1 for restaurant dining.

Q: Is L'Abattoir Michelin-starred?
A: No. L'Abattoir is on the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver's recommended list without a star.
Q: How much is the tasting menu at L'Abattoir?
A: The chef's tasting menu at L'Abattoir costs $140 a person before tax and service. Beverage pairings add $95.
Q: Is L'Abattoir open at Christmas?
A: No. L'Abattoir closes from 24 to 26 December 2026. It opens on 20, 21, 27 and 28 December for the holidays.
Q: Does L'Abattoir take walk-ins?
A: Yes. L'Abattoir welcomes walk-ins and recommends a reservation, and Michelin suggests walk-ins try for a seat at the downstairs bar.
Q: What are the opening hours of L'Abattoir?
A: L'Abattoir keeps these hours: Sun–Mon closed; Tue–Thu 17:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 17:00–23:30.
Q: What should you order at L'Abattoir?
A: At L'Abattoir, order baked Pacific oysters with garlic butter and black truffle ($9 each), or steak tartare with chutoro and fried shiso ($15 each), or wild BC halibut with potato gnocchi ($58), or avocado gimlet at the bar ($24).
Q: Do you need a reservation at L'Abattoir?
A: L'Abattoir: Recommended, and walk-ins are welcome. Book on Tock, or phone for a large group.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.labattoir.ca/ https://www.labattoir.ca/contact https://www.labattoir.ca/reservations-1 https://www.labattoir.ca/chefs-tasting-menu https://www.labattoir.ca/a-la-carte https://www.labattoir.ca/the-bar-at-labattoir https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/l-abattoir https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11079572105

### The Lobby Restaurant
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/lobby-restaurant
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Lobby Restaurant & Lounge, The Lobby, The Lobby at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B1
Coordinates: 49.31056, -123.07919
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Open daily from 6:30 am to 11 pm, with breakfast every day and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Prices: In October 2026 the Tuesday smash burger with a beer costs $25. From Friday to Sunday the prime rib dinner costs $35 for 8 ounces or $41 for 10.
Reservations: The Lobby books tables through OpenTable, and its private dining rooms take groups.
Cuisine: West Coast, Breakfast
Address: 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B1
Website: https://www.lobbyrestaurant.ca/
Booking: https://www.opentable.ca/the-lobby-pinnacle-hotel-at-the-pier-reservations-north-vancouver?restref=38629&lang=en-CA&ot_source=Restaurant%20website
Summary: The Lobby Restaurant in the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier serves from 6:30 am to 11 pm every day, which makes it the early breakfast before a morning SeaBus or the late plate after an evening at the Shipyards. It's a hotel dining room, and it posts a different deal for each night of the week.

The Lobby runs the dining room and lounge of the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier at 138 Victory Ship Way. The kitchen puts a modern spin on West Coast dishes and leans on BC seafood. Breakfast runs every day and brunch at weekends, and this fall the bar has added seasonal cocktails. The Shipyards Skate Plaza is a short walk away, and the City of North Vancouver says it reopens for the 2026/27 season in late November.
Each night carries its own feature. Wine bottles go for half price on Mondays, and Wednesdays and Thursdays add an all-day happy hour from 11 am to the same wine deal. Tuesday from 4 pm brings a $25 smash burger with a beer. From Friday to Sunday the prime rib dinner costs $35 for 8 ounces or $41 for 10, and weekend Caesars and mimosas cost $6 until 2 pm.

Tips:
- Come for the prime rib from Friday to Sunday after 4 pm, when the 8-ounce cut costs $35.
- Bring your skates in December and eat after an hour on the Shipyards Skate Plaza, which is free with your own skates.

Q: Is The Lobby Restaurant open for breakfast?
A: Yes. The Lobby Restaurant in the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier opens at 6:30 am every day and serves breakfast daily, with brunch at weekends.
Q: What time does The Lobby Restaurant close?
A: The Lobby Restaurant in North Vancouver is open daily from 6:30 am to 11 pm.
Q: What should you order at The Lobby Restaurant?
A: At The Lobby Restaurant, order the prime rib dinner from Friday to Sunday, or weekend brunch with a $6 Caesar.
Q: Do you need a reservation at The Lobby Restaurant?
A: The Lobby Restaurant: The Lobby books tables through OpenTable, and its private dining rooms take groups.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.lobbyrestaurant.ca/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/lobby-restaurant https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards/Skate-Plaza https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/163950355

### Lunch Lady
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/lunch-lady
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: The Lunch Lady, Lunch Lady Vancouver
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Commercial Drive
Address: 1046 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
Coordinates: 49.27497, -123.06928
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: These hours come from the Michelin Guide's listing. The daily special soup runs from Tuesday to Sunday in limited quantities.
Closed: Monday
Price: $$
From: $15 each (2026)
Prices: Noodle soups ran from $22 to $36 on the Vancouver lunch menu in October 2026, and the daily specials cost $22 to $26.
Reservations: Lunch Lady takes reservations through its own site.
Vegetarian: The vegan phở chay with king oyster mushrooms and fried tofu costs $22, and the spring rolls and salad rolls come in vegetable or tofu versions.
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 1046 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
Price from: $15 each (2026)
Price band: $$
Website: https://thelunchlady.com/
Summary: Lunch Lady on Commercial Drive suits travellers who want Saigon-style Vietnamese noodle soups that change by the day from a kitchen with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and the one trade-off is Monday, when the restaurant stays closed.

Lunch Lady takes its name from Nguyen Thi Thanh, who has served a different noodle soup each day in Saigon since 1995. Chef Benedict Lim designed the Vancouver menu with her. The restaurant at 1046 Commercial Drive says Michelin has given it a Bib Gourmand four years running.
The daily soup changes from Tuesday to Sunday and comes in limited quantities. Fridays bring bún bò Huế in a spicy lemongrass beef broth for $24, and Sunday's duck noodle soup with five-spiced broth costs $26. Michelin's inspectors start with the fried black tiger prawns in fish sauce. The Commercial Drive Business Society calls the garlic fried noodles ever-popular.
Lunch runs until mid-afternoon, and on Saturdays and Sundays it opens at 10:30 am. Dinner starts again by 5 pm. During lunch, cocktails drop by $3 and draft beer and 5 oz glasses of wine by $2.

Tips:
- Go early for the daily special soup, because Lunch Lady makes it in limited quantities.
- Have a drink with lunch, when cocktails cost $3 less and draft beer and 5 oz wines cost $2 less.

Q: Is Lunch Lady open on Monday?
A: No. Lunch Lady on Commercial Drive closes on Mondays and opens Tuesday to Sunday, according to its Michelin Guide listing.
Q: Is Lunch Lady a Michelin restaurant?
A: Yes. Lunch Lady holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and appears on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list for British Columbia. The restaurant says its Vancouver room has earned it four years in a row.
Q: Does Lunch Lady have vegan options?
A: Yes. Lunch Lady serves a vegan phở chay for $22, and its spring rolls and salad rolls come in vegetable or tofu versions.
Q: What is the daily special at Lunch Lady?
A: Lunch Lady serves a different noodle soup each day from Tuesday to Sunday in limited quantities. Fridays bring bún bò Huế and Sundays a duck noodle soup.
Q: How much does Lunch Lady cost?
A: Prices at Lunch Lady start at $15 each (2026).
Q: What are the opening hours of Lunch Lady?
A: Lunch Lady keeps these hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 11:00-14:30, 16:45-21:00; Fri 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Sat 10:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Sun 10:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Lunch Lady?
A: Lunch Lady: Lunch Lady takes reservations through its own site.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://thelunchlady.com/ https://thelunchlady.com/vancouver https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/vancouver/restaurant/lunch-lady https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/restaurants/bib-gourmand https://thedrive.ca/michelin/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3836773457

### Lynn Canyon Cafe
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/lynn-canyon-cafe
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Lynn Canyon Café, Lynn Canyon Cafe Eatery, Lynn Canyon Park cafe
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Address: 3690 Park Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1Z1
Coordinates: 49.34328, -123.01870
Kind: Cafe
Hours: Lynn Canyon Cafe opens from 10 am to 5 pm every day and stays open on statutory holidays.
Cuisine: cafe, bakery
Address: 3690 Park Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1Z1
Website: https://www.lynncanyoncafe.ca/
Summary: Lynn Canyon Cafe inside Lynn Canyon Park suits walkers who want a coffee or a light lunch around a visit to the suspension bridge, and it opens from 10 am to 5 pm every day, statutory holidays included. Parking is the catch on weekends and holidays, when the café's own directions say spaces run short, so come by the 228 or 227 bus if you can.

The café stands at 3690 Park Road inside Lynn Canyon Park, which its visitor page calls the largest park in the District of North Vancouver's system. The suspension bridge there hangs 50 metres above Lynn Creek. The café's own description runs from bakery items to light lunches made with locally sourced ingredients, and because the menu changes and appears on its site only as pictures, read the board at the counter.
Public washrooms with baby change tables and water fountains sit on the west side of the café building. The ranger and first aid station takes the east side, and rangers patrol the park all year with the station staffed from May to September. The café building and the Ecology Centre both have wheelchair access. Strollers and wheelchairs can't manage the bridge or the park trails.
From 1 March to 31 October the main lot charges $3 an hour from 8 am to 6 pm, for up to four hours, and the east lot off the north end of Lillooet Road stays free. Without a car, ride the 228 from Lonsdale Quay to Lynn Valley Road at Peters Road and walk 15 minutes down Peters, or take the 227 community shuttle to Peters Road at Duval Road, five minutes from the park. The District warns that cliff jumping in the canyon is dangerous because of cold water and unstable rock, and its rangers and firefighters have rescued jumpers in distress again and again. Keep to the trails and behind the fences in every season.

Tips:
- Visit between November and February and the main lot's pay parking is off, or use the free east lot off Lillooet Road at any time of year.
- The District's free DNV Guest wifi works in the park, which helps when cell signal drops out in parts of the canyon.
- In Lynn Canyon Park, the café's visitor page says dogs must be leashed on the trails north of Twin Falls Bridge and only guide and assistance dogs may enter the Ecology Centre.

Q: Is the Lynn Canyon Cafe open in winter?
A: Yes. Lynn Canyon Cafe lists hours of 10 am to 5 pm every day, statutory holidays included, and its site shows no seasonal break. Call 604-988-0201 before a winter visit to confirm.
Q: Does Lynn Canyon Park charge for parking?
A: Yes, from 1 March to 31 October. The main lot at Lynn Canyon Park charges $3 an hour from 8 am to 6 pm for up to four hours, and the east lot off Lillooet Road is free.
Q: Is the Lynn Canyon Cafe wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes. The Lynn Canyon Cafe building and its public washrooms are wheelchair accessible. The suspension bridge and the canyon trails have no wheelchair access.
Q: What are the opening hours of Lynn Canyon Cafe?
A: Lynn Canyon Cafe keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.lynncanyoncafe.ca/ https://www.lynncanyoncafe.ca/new-page https://www.lynncanyoncafe.ca/menu https://www.dnv.org/news/safety-reminder-cliff-jumping-at-lynn-canyon-park https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1222586021

### Magari by Oca
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/magari-by-oca
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Magari
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Commercial Drive
Address: 1260 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 2T6
Coordinates: 49.27338, -123.06938
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: These hours come from the Michelin Guide, and OpenStreetMap agrees. Magari's own site did not load when this file was checked in October 2026.
Closed: Sunday to Tuesday
Price: $$
Prices: Michelin puts Magari in its $$ band, and the restaurant's own prices weren't online to check in October 2026.
Reservations: Michelin says Magari manages its own bookings, so contact the restaurant directly.
Cuisine: Italian, pasta
Address: 1260 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 2T6
Price band: $$
Summary: Magari by Oca on Commercial Drive suits pasta lovers who want to watch the dough rolled by hand at an open station, and the trade-off is a short week, since the kitchen opens only from Wednesday to Saturday evenings.

Magari by Oca rolls its pasta by hand at an open station in a small pastificio at 1260 Commercial Drive. The room has black-and-white tiled floors, and the day's specials go up on a chalkboard. The Commercial Drive Business Society reported in November 2025 that Michelin had given Magari a Bib Gourmand again, and it sits on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list for British Columbia.
Michelin's inspectors point to the single spiralled raviolo filled with ricotta and mascarpone in a sage butter sauce. For a longer night, the Facciamo Noi tasting menu works through a rotating run of off-menu pastas. The kitchen opens from 5 pm to 10 pm on Wednesday to Saturday and closes on the other nights.

Tips:
- Plan Magari for a Wednesday to Saturday evening, because the kitchen closes from Sunday to Tuesday.
- Order the Facciamo Noi tasting menu if you want the kitchen to choose your pastas.

Q: When is Magari by Oca open?
A: Magari by Oca opens Wednesday to Saturday from 5 pm to 10 pm, according to its Michelin Guide listing. It closes from Sunday to Tuesday.
Q: Is Magari by Oca a Michelin restaurant?
A: Yes. Magari by Oca holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and appears on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list for British Columbia.
Q: What are the opening hours of Magari by Oca?
A: Magari by Oca keeps these hours: Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00; Sun–Tue closed.
Q: What should you order at Magari by Oca?
A: At Magari by Oca, order single spiralled raviolo in sage butter, or facciamo Noi tasting menu of off-menu pastas.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Magari by Oca?
A: Magari by Oca: Michelin says Magari manages its own bookings, so contact the restaurant directly.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/ca-vancouver/restaurant/oca-pastificio https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/restaurants/bib-gourmand https://thedrive.ca/michelin/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1934826018

### The Naam
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/naam
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Naam, The Naam Restaurant
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Address: 2724 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R1
Coordinates: 49.26823, -123.16697
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: The kitchen takes its last order 30 minutes before closing. Weekday breakfast runs from 11 am to 4 pm beside lunch, and the full breakfast on weekends and holidays stops at 1 pm. Happy hour runs from 3 pm to 6 pm on weekdays and again from 9 pm to close every night for guests who eat in.
Reservations: The Naam takes no reservations and seats walk-ins in the order they arrive. Call 604-738-7151 to order for pickup.
Vegetarian: Every dish is vegetarian, and the Naam says most of its menu can be made vegan on request. Its beer and wine are vegan too.
Cuisine: vegetarian, vegan
Address: 2724 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R1
Website: https://thenaam.com/
Summary: The Naam on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano suits vegetarians and anyone chasing a slow breakfast on a wet morning, and the one catch is that it takes no reservations, so you wait your turn at the door.

The Naam opened in Kitsilano in 1968, back when Fourth Avenue went by Rainbow Road, and it calls itself the city's oldest natural foods restaurant. The family-run room has stayed small on purpose. Every plate is vegetarian, and the kitchen cooks with organic tofu and tempeh made locally. Even the beer and wine are local and vegan.
On weekdays the breakfast menu runs from 11 am until 4 pm beside lunch, so a late start still gets you pancakes. Weekends open at 9 am, and the full breakfast stops at 1 pm. The Naam no longer stays open around the clock, and it now closes at 11 pm with last orders half an hour earlier. Its own FAQ says the business and the building are off the market and the restaurant carries on as usual.

Tips:
- Call 604-738-7151 to order for pickup, since the Naam books no tables.
- Come after 9 pm for the late happy hour, which the Naam runs every night for guests who eat in.

Q: Does The Naam take reservations?
A: No. The Naam takes no reservations and seats guests first come, first served. You can call 604-738-7151 to order for pickup.
Q: Is The Naam open 24 hours?
A: No. The Naam no longer opens around the clock. Its own FAQ gives hours of 11 am to 11 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 11 pm on weekends.
Q: Is The Naam closing?
A: No. The Naam's own FAQ says the business and the property are no longer listed for sale and that the restaurant is open as usual.
Q: Is everything at The Naam vegetarian?
A: Yes. The Naam serves only vegetarian food, and it says most of its menu can be made vegan on request.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://thenaam.com/ https://thenaam.com/faq https://thenaam.com/menu https://thenaam.com/contact-us https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9155710579

### North Point Brewing
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/north-point-brewing
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: North Point Brewing Co., North Point Brewing Company, North Point Tasting Room
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 266 1st Street East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B3
Coordinates: 49.30959, -123.07305
Kind: Brewery
Hours: North Point opens at noon every day and closes at 11 pm Monday to Saturday. Its North Vancouver page closes Sundays at 10 pm and its events page at 9 pm, so this guide lists the earlier time.
From: $19.50 each (2026)
Prices: Pizzas cost $19.50 for a margherita and $21.50 for a pepperoni, and happy hour pints cost $6 from Monday to Thursday.
Reservations: The upstairs loft books for private events of up to 60 through events@northpointbrewing.com.
Vegetarian: The margherita pizza and the chips and salsa carry no meat.
Cuisine: Craft beer, Pizza
Address: 266 1st Street East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B3
Price from: $19.50 each (2026)
Website: https://www.northpointbrewing.com/
Summary: North Point Brewing at 266 East 1st Street suits a relaxed pint in a cabin-style taproom that welcomes guests of all ages. It stands in the Shipyards Brewery District about 800 metres east of the SeaBus, and its food runs to Neapolitan pizza from NICLI Antica Pizzeria and a few snacks, so plan a bigger dinner elsewhere.

Three locals from Vancouver's North Shore built North Point around their love of West Coast cabin adventures, and the rustic taproom and the logo both follow the idea. The pizzas come from NICLI Antica Pizzeria and are baked in house. A margherita costs $19.50 and a pepperoni $21.50, and the chips and salsa come from Las Margaritas.
Happy hour runs from noon to 5 pm Monday to Thursday, with $6 pints. Upstairs, a renovated loft looks out at the mountains and downtown Vancouver and takes private parties of up to 60. For live music and food truck nights, the brewery sends you to its Instagram.

Tips:
- Come before 5 pm from Monday to Thursday for $6 pints at happy hour.
- Bring the kids, since North Point welcomes guests of all ages.

Q: Are kids allowed at North Point Brewing?
A: Yes. North Point Brewing in North Vancouver welcomes guests of all ages, according to the brewery's events page.
Q: Does North Point Brewing serve food?
A: Yes. North Point Brewing bakes Neapolitan pizza from NICLI Antica Pizzeria in house, and a margherita costs $19.50 in 2026. Chips and salsa and bagged snacks fill out the list.
Q: How much does North Point Brewing cost?
A: Prices at North Point Brewing start at $19.50 each (2026).
Q: What are the opening hours of North Point Brewing?
A: North Point Brewing keeps these hours: Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00; Sun 12:00–21:00.
Q: What should you order at North Point Brewing?
A: At North Point Brewing, order a $6 pint at weekday happy hour, or the sweet and spicy salami pizza from NICLI.
Q: Do you need a reservation at North Point Brewing?
A: North Point Brewing: The upstairs loft books for private events of up to 60 through events@northpointbrewing.com.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.northpointbrewing.com/north-vancouver https://www.northpointbrewing.com/eats https://www.northpointbrewing.com/events https://www.northpointbrewing.com/ https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/north-point-brewing-co https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7092087337

### The Observatory
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/observatory
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: The Observatory Grouse Mountain, Observatory Restaurant, The Observatory Restaurant at Grouse Mountain
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: Peak Chalet, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Coordinates: 49.37929, -123.08333
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: The Observatory seats guests from 5 pm, Wednesday to Sunday, and takes its last reservation at 9 pm.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Price: $$$$
From: $84 per person (2026)
Prices: Three courses cost $84 and four cost $104 a person in October 2026, with tax and gratuity extra. The Mountain Admission ticket comes free with an advance booking.
Reservations: Book in advance through Tock from the restaurant's site. For parties of seven or more call 604-998-5045, and expect an 18% gratuity on the bill.
Cuisine: West Coast, fine dining
Address: Peak Chalet, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Price from: $84 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://www.observatoryrestaurant.ca/
Booking: https://www.exploretock.com/grouse-mountain---the-observatory-north-vancouver/
Summary: The Observatory at the top of North Vancouver's Grouse Mountain suits a special-occasion dinner above the lights of Vancouver, with three courses for $84 or four for $104 a person before tax and tip. It serves only from Wednesday to Sunday evenings, and an advance booking brings each diner a free Mountain Admission ticket for the ride up.

The dining room fills the top floor of the Peak Chalet, and its windows look out over the city lights of Vancouver. Diners choose three or four courses of what Grouse calls west coast cooking. The drinks list leans on Okanagan wineries and local craft brewers and distillers.
Book ahead and Grouse emails each person in the party a Mountain Admission ticket on the day. The ticket works from 4 pm and covers the ride up and the mountaintop activities, so check in at Guest Services at the base first. Grouse took the Red Skyride out of service on 28 September 2026 to replace its cabins, and the Blue Grouse Gondola carries everyone between the base and the summit until it returns.
Seating starts at 5 pm and the last reservation goes at 9 pm. Parties of seven or more book by phone and pay an automatic 18% gratuity. Children are welcome and order from the same menu as adults. For transit, the restaurant's directions name the 232 from Phibbs Exchange and the 236 from Lonsdale Quay, and every paved lot at the base charges for parking.

Tips:
- Reserve in advance, because the free mountain ticket comes only with an advance booking.
- Leave time to collect your tickets at Guest Services at the base, since they work from 4 pm on the day of your booking.
- Ask for a high chair or extra seating when you book, as the restaurant requests.

Q: Do you need a lift ticket to eat at The Observatory on Grouse Mountain?
A: No. An advance reservation at The Observatory includes a free Mountain Admission ticket for each diner, sent by email on the day and valid from 4 pm.
Q: How much does dinner at The Observatory cost?
A: The Observatory on Grouse Mountain charges $84 a person for three courses and $104 for four, with tax and gratuity extra, as published in October 2026.
Q: When is The Observatory open?
A: The Observatory on Grouse Mountain opens from Wednesday to Sunday at 5 pm, and the last reservation is at 9 pm. It closes on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Q: What are the opening hours of The Observatory?
A: The Observatory keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00.
Q: Do you need a reservation at The Observatory?
A: The Observatory: Book in advance through Tock from the restaurant's site. For parties of seven or more call 604-998-5045, and expect an 18% gratuity on the bill.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.grousemountain.com/the-observatory https://www.observatoryrestaurant.ca/ https://www.observatoryrestaurant.ca/observatory-menu https://www.observatoryrestaurant.ca/location-hours https://www.observatoryrestaurant.ca/reservations https://www.grousemountain.com/hours https://www.grousemountain.com/dining https://www.grousemountain.com/news/iconic-red-skyride-gets-an-upgrade-with-new-tram-cabins https://www.grousemountain.com/gondola https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/85379838

### Okeya Kyujiro
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/okeya-kyujiro
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Okeya Kyujiro Vancouver, Okeya
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Yaletown
Address: 1038 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
Coordinates: 49.27588, -123.11989
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Dinner seatings run Wednesday to Sunday at 5:45 pm and 8:15 pm. Lunch sits down at 12:15 pm on Saturday and Sunday, and the ochakase tea course runs on some Saturdays at 2 pm.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Price: $$$$
From: $180 per person (2026)
Prices: The Vancouver booking page lists lunch at $180, dinner at $335 and the ochakase at $180 a person, all before tax and gratuity.
Reservations: Essential. Book on OpenTable with a credit card. Groups of five or more prepay the meal plus a 20 percent service charge.
Payment: Credit cards
Vegetarian: Okeya Kyujiro offers no vegan or gluten-free option at lunch or dinner, and it may not be able to handle seafood allergies. The ochakase tea course is gluten-free friendly.
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
Address: 1038 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
Price from: $180 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://okeya.ca/vancouver-reservation/
Booking: https://www.opentable.com/r/okeya-kyujiro-vancouver
Summary: Okeya Kyujiro suits a special-occasion omakase in Yaletown with one Michelin star in the 2026 guide, and dinner costs $335 a person before tax and gratuity for 25 or more courses. Every seating starts at a set time, and Michelin's inspector notes that the curtain opens on the minute.

The company behind Okeya Kyujiro lists its address in Kyoto, and it runs four other counters in Japan and eastern Canada. In Vancouver, costumed hosts lead guests into a dim room lit by candles. Part of the meal is sasagiri, which Michelin describes as the traditional art of carving bamboo leaves. The inspector names chawanmushi with crab, extra-crispy lobster tempura, pressed mackerel nigiri and a grilled unagi skewer among the highlights.
Dinner runs Wednesday to Sunday with seatings at 5:45 pm and 8:15 pm. At weekends a lunch omakase of 15 or more courses sits down at 12:15 pm for $180. On some Saturdays the counter runs an ochakase at 2 pm instead, and that menu pairs 12 or more sweet and savoury courses with five premium Japanese teas for $180.
A credit card holds every booking on OpenTable. The Vancouver booking page asks for 48 hours' notice to cancel. The FAQ page sets the line at 72 hours and charges in full inside 24, so give as much notice as you can. Groups of five or more prepay the whole meal plus a 20 percent service charge.

Tips:
- Okeya Kyujiro asks for smart casual dress.
- There's no kids' menu, and children pay the full price for the same courses.
- You can bring your own sake or wine for corkage of $75 for a 720 ml bottle.

Q: Does Okeya Kyujiro in Vancouver have a Michelin star?
A: Yes. Okeya Kyujiro on Mainland Street holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver.
Q: How much is the omakase at Okeya Kyujiro Vancouver?
A: Dinner at Okeya Kyujiro costs $335 a person before tax and gratuity for 25 or more courses. The weekend lunch costs $180 for 15 or more courses.
Q: Can you bring wine to Okeya Kyujiro?
A: Yes. Okeya Kyujiro allows your own sake or wine, with corkage of $75 for a 720 ml bottle and $150 for 1.5 litres.
Q: Does Okeya Kyujiro serve lunch?
A: Yes. Okeya Kyujiro serves a lunch omakase on Saturday and Sunday at 12:15 pm for $180 a person before tax and gratuity.
Q: What are the opening hours of Okeya Kyujiro?
A: Okeya Kyujiro keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Fri seatings at 17:45 and 20:15; Sat–Sun seatings at 12:15, 17:45 and 20:15.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Okeya Kyujiro?
A: Okeya Kyujiro: Essential. Book on OpenTable with a credit card. Groups of five or more prepay the meal plus a 20 percent service charge.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://okeya.ca/vancouver-reservation/ https://okeya.ca/faq/ https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/okeya-kyujiro https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/8533751209 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126083372

### Patisserie Le Pont
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/patisserie-le-pont
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Le Pont, Le Pont Patisserie, Pâtisserie Le Pont, Le Pont Vancouver
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
Address: 230 15th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2X4
Coordinates: 49.32763, -123.15660
Kind: Bakery
Hours: Le Pont posts hours from Tuesday to Sunday and lists none for Monday. Its puff pastry is ready by around 10 am.
Closed: Mondays
Prices: Whole cakes in Le Pont's online shop start at $45 for the Earl Grey chiffon, and the site lists no prices for single eclairs.
Cuisine: French, Japanese, Pastry
Address: 230 15th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2X4
Website: https://patisserielepont.ca/
Summary: Patisserie Le Pont is a French and Japanese pastry shop on 15th Street in Ambleside, West Vancouver, and it suits anyone hunting for bite-sized eclairs in flavours like matcha and houjicha. Its posted hours run Tuesday to Sunday, and the puff pastry is ready by around 10 am.

Makoto Yamaguchi owns the shop and runs its kitchen as executive pâtissière. She trained at Tokyo Culinary School and graduated with honours from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, then ran her own pastry shop in Tokyo for 15 years from 2006. The name means the bridge in French, and the shop says it stands for a bridge between Canadian and Japanese cultures.
The eclairs are bite-sized, and the crunchy Zaku Zaku is the house signature. Le Pont says its houjicha croquant tastes nutty and toasty because the green tea is roasted in a pot over charcoal. Matcha and coconut yuzu sit on the same long list. Its chocolate is Cacao Barry couverture from France, and Itoen supplies the tea.
Away from the eclairs, the shop bakes canelés flavoured with rum and vanilla and a buttery Galette Bretonne in the Brittany style. Whole cakes such as the Charlotte and the Earl Grey chiffon sell through the online shop from $45.

Tips:
- Every eclair on Le Pont's allergen list contains wheat, egg, dairy and nuts, so the shop doesn't suit a nut allergy.
- Le Pont says its puff pastry is ready by around 10 am, so time a morning visit for after that.

Q: What is Patisserie Le Pont known for?
A: Patisserie Le Pont in Ambleside is known for bite-sized eclairs that join French technique with Japanese flavours such as matcha and houjicha. Owner and executive pâtissière Makoto Yamaguchi leads the kitchen.
Q: Is Patisserie Le Pont open on Mondays?
A: No. Patisserie Le Pont posts hours from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm Tuesday to Thursday and 9 am to 7 pm Friday to Sunday.
Q: What are the opening hours of Patisserie Le Pont?
A: Patisserie Le Pont keeps these hours: Tue–Thu 09:00–18:00; Fri–Sun 09:00–19:00.
Q: What should you order at Patisserie Le Pont?
A: At Patisserie Le Pont, order the Zaku Zaku eclair, or a houjicha or matcha eclair, or a canelé with rum and vanilla, or an Earl Grey chiffon cake ordered ahead online.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://patisserielepont.ca/ https://patisserielepont.ca/pages/contact https://patisserielepont.ca/pages/about-us https://patisserielepont.ca/collections/sweet-eclair https://patisserielepont.ca/collections/baked-goods https://patisserielepont.ca/blogs/news https://adbia.ca/directory/patisserie-le-pont/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9426844883

### Phnom Penh
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/phnom-penh
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Phnom Penh Restaurant, Phnom Penh Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Address: 244 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7
Coordinates: 49.27832, -123.09820
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: These are the hours on Michelin's listing. OpenStreetMap shows 11 am to 9 pm every day, so phone ahead before an evening visit.
Closed: Tuesday
Price: $$
Prices: Michelin places Phnom Penh in its second price band, and its Bib Gourmand marks good cooking at moderate prices.
Reservations: Michelin's listing offers OpenTable bookings, and a line usually forms soon after opening.
Payment: Credit cards
Cuisine: Vietnamese, Cambodian
Address: 244 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7
Price band: $$
Summary: Phnom Penh suits a filling, moderately priced lunch or early dinner in Chinatown, and it holds a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide. Expect to queue, because Michelin's inspector says a line usually forms soon after it opens.

Phnom Penh has served Vietnamese and Cambodian food since 1985, and Michelin calls it a family-run Chinatown institution. The menu runs to nearly 100 dishes, and the inspector advises sticking with the classics. The top pick is number 71, where nearly raw slices of beef sit in a tangy purée of pineapple and fish sauce. Michelin also likes the golden fried chicken wings and the beef luc lac with a fried egg.
Portions are big enough that leftovers are likely. Michelin lists it closed on Tuesdays. Doors open at 11 am on the other days and close at 8 pm until Thursday, then at 9 pm from Friday to Sunday. OpenStreetMap shows 11 am to 9 pm every day, and the restaurant's old web address now lands on a parked page, so phone 604-682-5777 before a late visit.

Tips:
- Get there before the 11 am opening if you want to beat the line Michelin describes.

Q: Is Phnom Penh in Vancouver a Michelin restaurant?
A: Yes. Phnom Penh at 244 East Georgia Street holds a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver. Michelin gives that award for good cooking at moderate prices.
Q: What should you order at Phnom Penh?
A: Michelin's inspector names number 71 as the standout at Phnom Penh. It brings nearly raw slices of beef in a tangy purée of pineapple and fish sauce.
Q: Is Phnom Penh open on Tuesday?
A: No. Michelin's listing shows Phnom Penh closed on Tuesdays, so phone 604-682-5777 to confirm before you go.
Q: What are the opening hours of Phnom Penh?
A: Phnom Penh keeps these hours: Mon 11:00–20:00; Tue closed; Wed–Thu 11:00–20:00; Fri–Sun 11:00–21:00.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Phnom Penh?
A: Phnom Penh: Michelin's listing offers OpenTable bookings, and a line usually forms soon after opening.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/phnom-penh https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/147224794 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q130198938

### PiDGiN
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/pidgin
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Pidgin, Pidgin Vancouver, PiDGiN Gastown
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Gastown
Address: 350 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J3
Coordinates: 49.28185, -123.10417
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: PiDGiN serves dinner seven days a week from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Price: $$$
From: $109 per person (2026)
Prices: The website lists the autumn 2026 tasting menu at $109 and the vegetarian tasting menu at $105, and fresh-sheet plates run from $6 to $105. The restaurant's own listing gives its price range as $$$.
Reservations: Recommended, especially at weekends. Book through the website or by phone.
Vegetarian: PiDGiN serves a vegetarian tasting menu at $105, and the Korean rice cakes on the fresh sheet come in vegetarian and vegan versions.
Cuisine: Asian, French, Fusion
Address: 350 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J3
Price from: $109 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.pidginvancouver.com/
Booking: https://www.pidginvancouver.com/reservations
Summary: PiDGiN suits an inventive Asian and French dinner on any night of the week, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. It opens every evening from 5 pm to 10 pm at the corner of Carrall and Hastings streets, and the restaurant recommends booking for weekends.

PiDGiN puts Asian and French cooking on the same plate. The autumn 2026 tasting menu costs $109 a person, and a $79 pairing of wine, cocktails and sake goes with it. A vegetarian tasting menu runs beside it at $105. Its courses swap the A5 wagyu cappelletti for nori gnocchi and the lamb roulade for roasted fermented cabbage with almond miso.
The fresh sheet changes with the season. Small plates start at $6 for beef tendon chicharron, and kimchi croquettes with manchego cost $10. Among the larger plates, the foie gras rice bowl with chestnuts and unagi glaze costs $42, and the Korean rice cakes in gochujang bolognese can be made vegetarian or vegan.

Tips:
- Phone 604-620-9400 to book if you'd rather skip the website.
- PiDGiN also runs a walk-up stall at Time Out Market Vancouver in Oakridge Park on West 41st Avenue. Lobster dan dan noodles cost $35 there, and no reservation is needed.

Q: Is PiDGiN in the Michelin Guide?
A: Yes. PiDGiN at 350 Carrall Street is on the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver's recommended list.
Q: Does PiDGiN have a vegetarian menu?
A: Yes. PiDGiN's vegetarian tasting menu costs $105 a person for autumn 2026.
Q: What are PiDGiN's hours?
A: PiDGiN opens seven days a week from 5 pm to 10 pm for dinner.
Q: How much does PiDGiN cost?
A: Prices at PiDGiN start at $109 per person (2026).
Q: Do you need a reservation at PiDGiN?
A: PiDGiN: Recommended, especially at weekends. Book through the website or by phone.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.pidginvancouver.com/ https://www.pidginvancouver.com/data/menus/tasting.json https://www.pidginvancouver.com/data/menus/veg-tasting.json https://www.pidginvancouver.com/data/menus/fresh-sheet.json https://timeout.pidginyvr.com/ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5949604515

### Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/pier-7-restaurant-bar
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Pier 7, Pier 7 Restaurant and Bar, Pier Seven
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 25 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2
Coordinates: 49.30956, -123.08026
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Pier 7 opens at 11:30 am every day and stays open late. Brunch runs from 10:30 am to 2 pm at weekends and on holiday Mondays.
From: $20 per person (2026)
Prices: The weekday lunch costs $20 with a Pier 7 Lager. The Monday seafood boil costs $65 for two and the Sunday surf and turf $49, both from 5 pm.
Reservations: Pier 7 books tables through OpenTable and takes private or semi-private groups of up to 50.
Cuisine: West Coast, Seafood
Address: 25 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2
Price from: $20 per person (2026)
Website: https://www.pierseven.ca/
Booking: https://www.opentable.ca/restref/client/?lang=en-CA&ot_source=Restaurant%20website&restref=83548
Summary: Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar at 25 Wallace Mews suits a waterfront lunch or dinner looking across Burrard Inlet to the Vancouver skyline, about 270 metres from the SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay. Its dinner features run $49 to $65, so the weekday $20 lunch with a Pier 7 Lager is the cheaper way to sit by the water.

Pier 7 sits on the water at the Shipyards and looks out over Lonsdale Quay and the harbour to downtown Vancouver, with views the restaurant puts at 180 degrees. The menu leans on West Coast seafood. Its patio runs over two levels and is heated year round, according to its listing with the Lower Lonsdale BIA, so a December lunch outside is on the cards.
From Monday to Friday between 11:30 am and 2 pm, $20 buys a prime cheeseburger or a prawn pomodoro with a Pier 7 Lager. Monday nights from 5 pm the kitchen serves the Shipyards Boil for two at $65, with Dungeness crab, lobster tail, mussels and prawns in a tomato-fennel broth. Sunday's feature is a $49 steak with roasted lobster tail. Weekend brunch starts at 10:30 am, and it runs on holiday Mondays too.

Tips:
- Ask for the heated patio, which Pier 7 keeps open through the winter.
- Save brunch for a holiday Monday if your weekend is full, since Pier 7 serves it from 10:30 am on those days too.

Q: Does Pier 7 in North Vancouver have a patio in winter?
A: Yes. Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar has a heated patio on two levels that stays open all year, according to its Lower Lonsdale BIA listing.
Q: What is the $20 lunch at Pier 7?
A: Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar serves a $20 waterfront lunch from Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm, pairing a prime cheeseburger or a prawn pomodoro with a Pier 7 Lager.
Q: Does Pier 7 take reservations?
A: Yes. Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar books tables through OpenTable, and it takes private and semi-private groups of up to 50.
Q: How much does Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar cost?
A: Prices at Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar start at $20 per person (2026).
Q: What are the opening hours of Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar?
A: Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar keeps these hours: Mon–Fri 11:30-late; Sat–Sun 10:30-late.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.pierseven.ca/ https://www.pierseven.ca/menus https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/pier-7-restaurant-bar https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/172631488

### Provisions Italiana
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/provisions-italiana
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Provisions, Seaside Provisions, Provisions Italiana Seaside Hotel
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2
Coordinates: 49.31001, -123.07831
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Breakfast runs from 7 to 11 am every day and weekend brunch from 10 am to 2 pm. Dinner runs from 3 to 10 pm Wednesday to Sunday, with happy hour from 3 to 6 pm and again from 9 pm until late.
Closed: Dinner on Mondays and Tuesdays
Reservations: Provisions Italiana books tables through SevenRooms, and the dress code is casual chic.
Vegetarian: Provisions Italiana gives vegetables their own section of the menu.
Cuisine: Italian, Roman-style pizza
Address: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2
Website: https://www.provisionsitaliana.com/
Booking: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/provisionsitaliana
Summary: Provisions Italiana in the Seaside Hotel at the Shipyards suits a long dinner of Roman-style pizza and shared Italian courses, from the Executive Table Group team behind Vancouver's Estiatorio Hydra and Allouette Bistro. Dinner runs Wednesday to Sunday, so on a Monday or Tuesday come for breakfast.

Executive Table Group runs Provisions inside the Seaside Hotel. The kitchen bakes Roman pizza al taglio in large rectangular trays and cuts it into squares, and the crust comes out crisp underneath and airy inside. Meals come in courses meant for sharing, and vegetables get a section of their own on the menu. A fireplace burns on cool evenings, and racks of Italian wine line the walls around the open kitchen.
Breakfast runs from 7 to 11 am every day, and dinner from 3 to 10 pm from Wednesday to Sunday. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 pm and again from 9 pm until late. The house asks for casual chic dress. The Shipyards Skate Plaza is a few steps away, and the City of North Vancouver says it reopens for the 2026/27 season in late November.

Tips:
- Book dinner for a Wednesday to Sunday night, because Provisions Italiana serves only breakfast on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Arrive at 9 pm for the late happy hour if you want a drink after skating at the Shipyards.

Q: Is Provisions Italiana open on Mondays?
A: Yes. Provisions Italiana serves breakfast from 7 to 11 am on Mondays and Tuesdays, and its dinner service is closed on both days. Dinner runs from 3 to 10 pm Wednesday to Sunday.
Q: What kind of pizza does Provisions Italiana serve?
A: Provisions Italiana serves Roman-style pizza al taglio. The kitchen bakes it in large rectangular trays and cuts it into square slices.
Q: Is there a dress code at Provisions Italiana?
A: Yes. Provisions Italiana in North Vancouver asks for casual chic dress.
Q: What are the opening hours of Provisions Italiana?
A: Provisions Italiana keeps these hours: Mon–Tue 07:00–11:00; Wed–Fri 07:00-11:00, 15:00-22:00; Sat–Sun 07:00-14:00, 15:00-22:00.
Q: What should you order at Provisions Italiana?
A: At Provisions Italiana, order roman-style pizza al taglio with stracciatella or prosciutto, or something from the vegetable section.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Provisions Italiana?
A: Provisions Italiana: Provisions Italiana books tables through SevenRooms, and the dress code is casual chic.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.provisionsitaliana.com/ https://www.provisionsitaliana.com/menus https://www.provisionsitaliana.com/pizza https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/provisions-italiana https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards/Skate-Plaza https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6862244146

### Published on Main
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/published-on-main
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Published, Published on Main Street
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Main Street
Address: 3593 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4
Coordinates: 49.25285, -123.10117
Kind: Restaurant
Price: $$$
From: $9 each (2026)
Prices: À la carte plates ran from $9 to $69 on the menu online in October 2026. The Harvest tasting menu's price and its wine pairings sit on the booking page.
Reservations: Book online for the à la carte menu or the Harvest tasting menu. Phone bookings run from 2 pm to 5 pm, and staff take them in person from 5 pm to 10 pm. Groups larger than six must book in advance.
Vegetarian: The Harvest tasting menu can't be made vegetarian or vegan. The à la carte list carries vegetable plates such as Kentucky fried maitake and winter squash with pepita miso.
Cuisine: contemporary, North American
Address: 3593 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4
Price from: $9 each (2026)
Price band: $$$
Website: https://publishedonmain.com/
Booking: https://www.publishedonmain.com/reservations/
Summary: Published on Main suits food lovers planning one serious dinner in Mount Pleasant, at a restaurant that holds a Michelin star and placed 17th on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and the trade-off is a long evening, since the twelve-course Harvest menu runs two and a half to three hours.

Published on Main builds its seasonal menus on British Columbia's produce at 3593 Main Street, and its own site lists a Michelin star and 17th place on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026. Every night the kitchen serves a twelve-course fall tasting menu called Harvest, and it draws on BC's orchards and forests. The restaurant books two guests for 2.75 hours and groups of three or four for 3 hours.
The à la carte menu is meant for sharing. Michelin's inspectors singled out the Fraser Valley duck with a tableside pour of lingonberry sauce. On the menu online in October 2026, plates ran from $9 for smoked and candied steelhead to $69 for the duck or the birch-grilled beef striploin. Kentucky fried maitake with garlic scape ranch cost $19.
Over the holidays Published runs a five-course family-style dinner at a long table in its lounge. A daily cut of meat anchors it, and the kitchen can't swap the main course. The site gives no dates for it yet, so check before you plan a December evening around it.

Tips:
- Tell the restaurant about allergies at least 72 hours before a tasting menu, since it handles one dietary request per booking.
- Cancel or change a tasting menu booking at least 48 hours ahead, because later changes forfeit your payment.

Q: Does Published on Main have a Michelin star?
A: Yes. Published on Main holds one Michelin star, and its own site says it ranked 17th on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026.
Q: How long is the tasting menu at Published on Main?
A: Published on Main's twelve-course Harvest tasting menu lasts about two and a half to three hours. The restaurant books 2.75 hours for two guests and 3 hours for groups of three or four.
Q: Can Published on Main make a vegetarian tasting menu?
A: No. Published on Main says it can't make its Harvest tasting menu vegetarian or vegan, and it asks for other dietary requests 72 hours ahead.
Q: What are Published on Main's hours?
A: Published on Main opens every day from 5 pm to 11 pm.
Q: How much does Published on Main cost?
A: Prices at Published on Main start at $9 each (2026).
Q: Do you need a reservation at Published on Main?
A: Published on Main: Book online for the à la carte menu or the Harvest tasting menu. Phone bookings run from 2 pm to 5 pm, and staff take them in person from 5 pm to 10 pm. Groups larger than six must book in advance.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://publishedonmain.com/ https://www.publishedonmain.com/contact/ https://www.publishedonmain.com/reservations/ https://publishedonmain.com/harvest-fall-tasting-menu/ https://publishedonmain.com/menu/ https://publishedonmain.com/holiday-dining/ https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/vancouver/restaurant/published-on-main https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7083406173

### Queens Cross Pub
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/queens-cross-pub
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Queens Cross, Queen's Cross Pub
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Upper Lonsdale
Address: 2989 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7N 3J3
Coordinates: 49.33635, -123.07222
Kind: Pub
Hours: Pub hours. The kitchen serves from 11 am to 10:30 pm Sunday to Thursday and to 11:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and minors are welcome until 8:30 pm. The cold beer and wine store opens 9 am to 11 pm daily.
From: $17 each (2026)
Prices: Lunch specials cost $17 from 11 am to 3 pm every day.
Reservations: Queens Cross takes reservations by email through the contact address on its website.
Cuisine: Pub food
Address: 2989 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7N 3J3
Price from: $17 each (2026)
Website: https://queenscross.com/
Summary: Queens Cross Pub at 2989 Lonsdale Avenue suits a meal after a day on the trails above Upper Lonsdale. Its kitchen runs until 10:30 pm most nights, and children are welcome until 8:30 pm. Expect a game on, because it's a sports pub with more than 14 screens and a projector.

Queens Cross stands on Lonsdale Avenue at Queens Road, about 3 km uphill from Lonsdale Quay, on the District of North Vancouver side of 29th Street. Families with minors can stay until 8:30 pm every day. Lunch specials cost $17 from 11 am to 3 pm daily, and brunch runs from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Happy hour comes twice, from 3 to 6 pm every day and again from 9 to 11 pm Sunday to Thursday. NHL and NFL games play on more than 14 screens and a projector screen. The kitchen serves until 10:30 pm Sunday to Thursday and until 11:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, when the pub stays open to 1 am. The pub's cold beer and wine store opens from 9 am to 11 pm daily.

Tips:
- Plan a family dinner to finish by 8:30 pm, since Queens Cross welcomes minors until then.
- Order a $17 lunch special between 11 am and 3 pm.

Q: Can families eat at Queens Cross Pub?
A: Yes. Queens Cross Pub in Upper Lonsdale welcomes families with minors until 8:30 pm every day.
Q: How late is the kitchen open at Queens Cross Pub?
A: Queens Cross Pub's kitchen serves until 10:30 pm Sunday to Thursday and until 11:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The pub closes at 11 pm Sunday to Thursday and 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Q: When is happy hour at Queens Cross Pub?
A: Queens Cross Pub runs happy hour from 3 to 6 pm every day and from 9 to 11 pm Sunday to Thursday.
Q: How much does Queens Cross Pub cost?
A: Prices at Queens Cross Pub start at $17 each (2026).
Q: What are the opening hours of Queens Cross Pub?
A: Queens Cross Pub keeps these hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–01:00.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Queens Cross Pub?
A: Queens Cross Pub: Queens Cross takes reservations by email through the contact address on its website.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://queenscross.com/ https://queenscross.com/menu https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2089406589

### Red Door Bistro
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/red-door-bistro
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Red Door, Reddoor, Red Door Bistro Whistler
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Creekside
Address: 2129 Lake Placid Road, Whistler, BC
Coordinates: 50.09594, -122.99507
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Red Door opens daily at 5 pm. Its site lists closures for private parties on 12, 14 and 15 December without naming the year.
Reservations: Book well in advance by email at info@reddoorbistro.ca or by phone at 604.962.6262.
Cuisine: French, West Coast
Address: 2129 Lake Placid Road, Whistler, BC
Website: https://www.reddoorbistro.ca/
Summary: Red Door Bistro in Whistler Creekside suits couples after an intimate French dinner away from the Village, and its tables fill well in advance. It opens daily at 5 pm and books by email or phone.

Red Door Bistro calls its cooking French at heart with a West Coast soul. Vancouver Magazine gave it bronze for Best Restaurant in Whistler at its 2026 Restaurant Awards, and the judges singled out the country game terrine and an antique negroni. The room sits at 2129 Lake Placid Road in Creekside, about 3.5 km southwest of Whistler Village in a straight line.
Bookings go by email to info@reddoorbistro.ca or by phone, and the restaurant warns that tables fill quickly. In October 2026 its site posted a closure from 19 October to 5 November, with dinner back on 6 November. The same notice lists private parties on 12, 14 and 15 December and a Christmas Day closure.

Tips:
- Email for a table as soon as your dates are set, because Red Door asks guests to book well in advance.

Q: Do you need a reservation at Red Door Bistro?
A: Yes, book ahead. Red Door Bistro in Whistler Creekside says its tables fill quickly and takes bookings by email at info@reddoorbistro.ca or by phone at 604.962.6262.
Q: Is Red Door Bistro open in early November?
A: Red Door Bistro's site, read on 16 October 2026, says the restaurant closes from 19 October through 5 November and reopens on 6 November.
Q: What are the opening hours of Red Door Bistro?
A: Red Door Bistro keeps these hours: Daily from 17:00.
Q: What should you order at Red Door Bistro?
A: At Red Door Bistro, order country game terrine, or antique negroni.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.reddoorbistro.ca/ https://www.vanmag.com/restaurant-awards/2026/restaurant-awards-2026-the-best-restaurant-in-whistler https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1828249371

### The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/salted-vine-kitchen-bar
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Salted Vine, The Salted Vine, Salted Vine Kitchen & Bar
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: 37991 Second Avenue, Squamish, BC
Coordinates: 49.69870, -123.15520
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Happy hour runs from 3 pm to 5 pm and dinner from 5 pm to 9 pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Price: $$$
Prices: Mains on the dinner menu read in October 2026 cost $24 to $56, and oysters sell at market price outside happy hour.
Reservations: Book on OpenTable or call (604) 390-1910.
Vegetarian: The restaurant says its menu carries vegetarian dishes, and it keeps a separate gluten-free menu.
Cuisine: West Coast, seafood, steak
Address: 37991 Second Avenue, Squamish, BC
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.saltedvine.ca/
Booking: https://www.opentable.com/r/the-salted-vine-kitchen-and-bar-reservations-squamish?restref=481468&lang=en
Summary: The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar on Second Avenue suits a sit-down dinner in downtown Squamish with oysters and Sea to Sky produce, and it closes every Monday and Tuesday. From Wednesday to Sunday it opens at 3 pm for happy hour and serves dinner from 5 pm to 9 pm.

The restaurant says its building on Second Avenue went up in 1910 and is the oldest in Squamish. Oysters come as a daily selection with mignonette and fresh horseradish. The beets on the menu come from North Arm Farm in Pemberton, and the main courses in the autumn of 2026 ran from the $24 TSV Burger to a $56 USDA Prime tenderloin, with sablefish at $42 and Hokkaido scallops at $44.
From 3 pm to 5 pm happy hour brings six oysters for $12 and 2 oz cocktails for $9.50, and draft beer and wine by the glass come off 20%. Plan a midweek dinner for Wednesday or Thursday, since the dining room stays shut on Monday and Tuesday. Book a weekend table on OpenTable or by phone.

Tips:
- Ask for the separate gluten-free menu when you sit down.

Q: Does The Salted Vine in Squamish take reservations?
A: Yes. The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar takes bookings on OpenTable and by phone at (604) 390-1910.
Q: Is The Salted Vine open on Mondays?
A: No. The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar closes on Monday and Tuesday and opens from 3 pm to 9 pm from Wednesday to Sunday.
Q: Does The Salted Vine have a happy hour?
A: Yes. The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar runs happy hour from 3 pm to 5 pm, Wednesday to Sunday, and in October 2026 six oysters cost $12 during it.
Q: What are the opening hours of The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar?
A: The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 15:00–21:00.
Q: What should you order at The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar?
A: At The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar, order six oysters with mignonette and fresh horseradish at happy hour, or north Arm Farm beet salad, or sablefish, or hokkaido scallops.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.saltedvine.ca/ https://saltedvine.ca/menu/ https://saltedvine.ca/happy-hour/ https://saltedvine.ca/about/ https://saltedvine.ca/page-sitemap.xml https://www.exploresquamish.com/travel-deals-packages/squamish-dining-deals/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4514763899

### The Snug Café
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/snug-cafe
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Snug Cafe, The Snug Cafe, Snug Café Bowen Island
Region: Howe Sound
Municipality: Bowen Island Municipality
Neighbourhood: Snug Cove
Address: 445 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
Coordinates: 49.37950, -123.33496
Kind: Cafe
Hours: Holidays keep the weekend hours of 7 am to 4 pm. Breakfast is served from 8 am to 2 pm.
Price: $$
Prices: In 2026 the breakfast plates cost $18 to $22 and a 12 oz brewed coffee costs $3.25.
Vegetarian: The café says it serves vegetarian options, and plant milks go into any coffee on request.
Cuisine: breakfast, café
Address: 445 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
Price band: $$
Website: https://thesnugcafe.ca/
Summary: The Snug Café suits walk-on ferry passengers who want breakfast steps from the Snug Cove terminal on Bowen Island, and it closes at 4 pm every day. It opens at 5:45 am on weekdays and at 7 am on weekends and holidays.

Tourism Bowen Island says The Snug Café's blue wooden cottage is almost as old as Snug Cove village, and it stands steps from the ferry terminal. The kitchen serves breakfast from 8 am to 2 pm, and in 2026 the Eggs Benny cost $22 and a half order of French toast with strawberry compote cost $15. Take a seat on the patio when the sun is out.
Families can order from a kids' menu that starts with a $7.95 mini egg muffin. Smoothies run $10.25 to $10.75, and a refill of brewed coffee costs 70 cents. The doors shut at 4 pm, so buy lunch before you start an afternoon walk.

Tips:
- The Snug Café puts soy, almond or coconut milk into any coffee on request.

Q: Is The Snug Café close to the Bowen Island ferry?
A: Yes. The Snug Café at 445 Bowen Island Trunk Road stands steps from the Snug Cove ferry terminal, Tourism Bowen Island says.
Q: Does The Snug Café have a kids' menu?
A: Yes. The Snug Café's kids' menu runs from a $7.95 mini egg muffin to a $10.50 cheese quesadilla.
Q: What should you order at The Snug Café?
A: At The Snug Café, order eggs Benny, with salmon for $2 more, or french toast with strawberry compote, custard and whipped cream.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://thesnugcafe.ca/ https://thesnugcafe.ca/sitemap.xml https://www.tourismbowenisland.com/destination/eat/restaurants-take-out/the-snug-cafe-on-bowen/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2600963706

### St. Lawrence
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/st-lawrence
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: St. Lawrence Restaurant, St Lawrence Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Gastown
Address: 269 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G3
Coordinates: 49.28327, -123.09790
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Dinner runs Wednesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 10:30 pm.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Price: $$$$
From: $118 per person (2026)
Prices: The autumn 2026 menu page prices the four-course table d'hôte at $118 a person plus tax and gratuity. The reservations page still gives $110, so expect the higher figure. Michelin puts St. Lawrence in its top price band.
Reservations: Recommended for Friday and Saturday. OpenTable takes bookings three months ahead with a credit card for parties of up to six. Changes inside 48 hours cost $60 a guest.
Payment: Credit cards
Vegetarian: St. Lawrence says its current menu can't accommodate dairy or allium allergies, and that rules out vegan diets. The autumn 2026 menu did list a goat cheese tartelette and a squash ravioli, so email ahead about a vegetarian meal.
Cuisine: French, Québécois
Address: 269 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G3
Price from: $118 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://www.stlawrencerestaurant.com/
Booking: https://www.opentable.ca/r/st-lawrence-restaurant-vancouver
Summary: St. Lawrence suits a big-night dinner of French and Québécois cooking with one Michelin star in the 2026 guide, and every reserved table eats the four-course table d'hôte at $118 a person before tax and tip. The restaurant sits at 269 Powell Street in the Downtown Eastside, and Gastown is a few blocks to the west.

Chef and owner Jean-Christophe Poirier came west from Quebec in 2004, and he opened St. Lawrence in 2017 as a tribute to the cooking he grew up with. The dining room holds 32 seats. Couples can book the chef's counter instead and face straight into the open kitchen. The restaurant says Michelin first gave it a star in 2022, and the 2026 guide kept it.
The table d'hôte follows the market from week to week. On the autumn 2026 menu you could start with hiramasa tuna over leek and potato vichyssoise and move on to black cod with celeriac and maple, or share a 12-ounce rib-eye with bordelaise for $20 more. Drinks pairings cost $105, or $75 without alcohol. Michelin's inspector points to the oreilles de crisse (fried pork rinds with maple) and the savoury éclair filled with duck liver mousse, and both sit on the menu as extras at $14 and $24.
Friday and Saturday tables go first, so book those on OpenTable up to three months ahead with a credit card. A change or cancellation inside 48 hours costs $60 a guest. Walk-ins stand a good chance midweek and on Sundays, the restaurant says, and the bar serves them à la carte.

Tips:
- Arrive on time, because the waiting area is tiny and the bar seats are usually booked. The restaurant sends early guests next door to Cuchillo for a drink.
- St. Lawrence asks every guest to treat the people of the Downtown Eastside with respect. It also suggests keeping valuables out of sight in a parked car, and it says that goes for anywhere in Vancouver.
- Children are welcome. The room has no high chairs and no space for strollers, so email info@stlawrencerestaurant.com before you book for a child under 10.
- Bookings open three months out, so tables for the December holidays come up in September.

Q: Does St. Lawrence in Vancouver have a Michelin star?
A: Yes. St. Lawrence holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver, and the restaurant says it first earned the star in 2022.
Q: How much is dinner at St. Lawrence?
A: Dinner at St. Lawrence is a four-course table d'hôte at $118 a person plus tax and gratuity on the autumn 2026 menu. The classic drinks pairing adds $105.
Q: Does St. Lawrence take walk-ins?
A: Yes. St. Lawrence welcomes walk-ins and serves them à la carte at the bar, and it recommends a reservation for Friday and Saturday.
Q: When is St. Lawrence open?
A: St. Lawrence opens Wednesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 10:30 pm and closes on Monday and Tuesday.
Q: What are the opening hours of St. Lawrence?
A: St. Lawrence keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 17:00–22:30.
Q: What should you order at St. Lawrence?
A: At St. Lawrence, order fried pork rinds with maple and Montreal spices ($14), or savoury éclair filled with duck liver mousse ($24), or duck ballotine with truffle sauce as the third course, or apple tarte tatin with crème fraîche sorbet.
Q: Do you need a reservation at St. Lawrence?
A: St. Lawrence: Recommended for Friday and Saturday. OpenTable takes bookings three months ahead with a credit card for parties of up to six. Changes inside 48 hours cost $60 a guest.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.stlawrencerestaurant.com/ https://www.stlawrencerestaurant.com/stlmenu https://www.stlawrencerestaurant.com/reserve https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/st-lawrence https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5581881756 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96406341

### Strathcona North
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/strathcona-north
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Strathcona Beer Company North Vancouver, Strathcona Beer Co. Lonsdale Quay, Strath North
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 123 Carrie Cates Court, Unit 108, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7
Coordinates: 49.31023, -123.08238
Kind: Brewery
Hours: Open from noon every day, until 9 pm Sunday to Thursday and 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Price: $$
From: $21 each (2026)
Prices: On the fall 2026 menu, burgers and sandwiches cost $21–27 with fries and mains $22–32. Snacks start at $5.
Reservations: Strathcona North books tables through Tock.
Vegetarian: The fall 2026 menu marks the vegan cheeseburger and the carrot hummus as vegan and the grilled halloumi as vegetarian.
Cuisine: Pub food, Craft beer
Address: 123 Carrie Cates Court, Unit 108, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7
Price from: $21 each (2026)
Price band: $$
Website: https://strathconabeer.com/pages/strathcona-north
Booking: https://www.exploretock.com/strathcona-beer-co-north-vancouver/
Summary: Strathcona North in the Lonsdale Quay building suits a pint and a proper plate with a view of the water, about 135 metres from the SeaBus terminal. Its fall 2026 menu runs from fish and chips to mussels cooked in Strath beer, and it closes at 9 pm Sunday to Thursday, so treat it as an early evening stop.

Strathcona Beer Company opened this second taproom at the Quay after its brewery on East Hastings Street in Vancouver. The room leans on natural wood floors and a green palette, and a large indoor tree gives it a bit of the outdoors. A bottle shop sells Strathcona beer and LOLO products to take away.
The fall 2026 menu starts with $5 house pickles and tops out at a $32 grilled salmon. Ling cod and chips come in a batter made with Strath Lager for $26, and the mussels arrive in Strath beer with chorizo for $29. Handhelds include a vegan cheeseburger at $22. Book a table through Tock, or walk in on the way to or from the SeaBus.

Tips:
- Pick up cans from the bottle shop on your way to the SeaBus.
- Book through Tock for a Friday or Saturday, when Strathcona North stays open until 10 pm.

Q: What are the hours of Strathcona North at Lonsdale Quay?
A: Strathcona North at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver opens from noon to 9 pm Sunday to Thursday and from noon to 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Q: Does Strathcona North have vegan food?
A: Yes. The fall 2026 menu at Strathcona North lists a vegan cheeseburger at $22, and the carrot hummus and the mezze trio are vegan.
Q: How much does Strathcona North cost?
A: Prices at Strathcona North start at $21 each (2026).
Q: Do you need a reservation at Strathcona North?
A: Strathcona North: Strathcona North books tables through Tock.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://strathconabeer.com/pages/strathcona-north https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0711/4686/4860/files/strathcona-north-menu-fall26-web.pdf https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/strathcona-beer-co https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13648238466

### Streetcar Brewing
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/streetcar-brewing
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Streetcar Brewing North Vancouver, Streetcar Brewery
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 123A 1st Street East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B2
Coordinates: 49.31129, -123.07795
Kind: Brewery
Hours: The coffee bar opens at 9 am. Happy hour runs until 4 pm Monday to Thursday and from 10 pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Prices: At happy hour a 17-ounce lager costs $5, pitchers are $5 off, margaritas are $3 off and an Aperol spritz costs $6.
Cuisine: Craft beer, Pizza, Coffee
Address: 123A 1st Street East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B2
Website: https://www.streetcarbrewing.com/
Summary: Streetcar Brewing at 123A East 1st Street suits a slow day in Lower Lonsdale, because it pours espresso from 9 am and beer until 10 pm on weeknights and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Food runs to pizza and snacks, so book a restaurant if you want a full dinner.

Streetcar runs a full coffee bar beside its taps. From opening it pulls espresso for lattes and mochas, and it keeps oat and almond milk on hand. The beer is brewed on site, and the kitchen turns out pizza to go with it. The taproom is about 480 metres from the SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay, on the block of East 1st Street above the Shipyards.
Time a visit for happy hour, which runs until 4 pm Monday to Thursday and from 10 pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. A 17-ounce lager costs $5 then, pitchers come $5 off and margaritas $3 off, and an Aperol spritz costs $6.

Tips:
- Order a 17-ounce lager for $5 before 4 pm from Monday to Thursday, during Streetcar's happy hour.
- Start the day here with a latte, since the coffee bar opens at 9 am.

Q: What time does Streetcar Brewing open?
A: Streetcar Brewing in North Vancouver opens at 9 am every day. It closes at 10 pm Monday to Thursday, at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and at 9 pm on Sundays.
Q: Does Streetcar Brewing serve coffee?
A: Yes. Streetcar Brewing runs a full coffee bar from 9 am, and it keeps oat and almond milk for the lattes.
Q: What should you order at Streetcar Brewing?
A: At Streetcar Brewing, order a 17-ounce lager at happy hour, or pizza from the taproom kitchen.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.streetcarbrewing.com/ https://www.streetcarbrewing.com/happy-hour https://www.streetcarbrewing.com/coffee https://lowerlonsdale.com/business/streetcar-brewing https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6654011926

### Sushi Hyun
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/sushi-hyun
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Sushi Hyun Vancouver, Sushi Hyun Omakase
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: West End
Address: 795 Jervis Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2B1
Coordinates: 49.28731, -123.12840
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: From Tuesday to Saturday, Michelin's listing gives a first dinner seating at 5:30 pm and a second at 8 pm.
Closed: Sunday and Monday
Price: $$$$
Prices: Sushi Hyun posts its omakase price on Tock. Michelin puts it in its top price band.
Reservations: Essential. Book on Tock, because the restaurant seats by reservation only.
Payment: Credit cards
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
Address: 795 Jervis Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2B1
Price band: $$$$
Booking: https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-hyun-vancouver
Summary: Sushi Hyun suits a calm, high-end omakase in the West End, and it holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide. Every guest sits at the counter, and seats go only by reservation on Tock.

Chef Juhyun Lee opened Sushi Hyun at 795 Jervis Street in September 2024. At the opening, Daily Hive counted six seats at lunch and six at dinner around a counter of 200-year-old hinoki. Most of the fish comes from Toyosu Market in Tokyo. Air Canada's list of Canada's best new restaurants for 2025 put it fourth.
Michelin's inspector describes a plain front that hides a calm, refined room full of Japanese touches such as handmade ceramics. The nigiri follow the Edomae style. One rice dish of fried karei flounder draws on the chef's Korean background. The chef chose the sake and wine list himself.

Tips:
- The restaurant's own website showed an expired-site page on 16 October 2026, so check Tock or the restaurant's Instagram for current news.
- Michelin lists two dinner seatings a night from Tuesday to Saturday, so pick the early or the late one when you book.

Q: Does Sushi Hyun have a Michelin star?
A: Yes. Sushi Hyun at 795 Jervis Street holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver.
Q: How do you book Sushi Hyun?
A: Book Sushi Hyun on Tock. The restaurant seats guests by reservation only, and every seat is at the counter.
Q: When did Sushi Hyun open?
A: Sushi Hyun opened on Jervis Street in Vancouver's West End in September 2024, Daily Hive reported.
Q: What are the opening hours of Sushi Hyun?
A: Sushi Hyun keeps these hours: Tue–Sat 17:30-19:30, 20:00-22:00; Sun–Mon closed.
Q: What should you order at Sushi Hyun?
A: At Sushi Hyun, order the omakase, with Edomae-style nigiri, or the fried karei flounder rice dish.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/sushi-hyun https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/sushi-hyun-open https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushi_Hyun https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4639170589 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q136534116

### Sushi Masuda
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/sushi-masuda
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Sushi Masuda Vancouver, Masuda
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Oceanic Plaza, 1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3X2
Coordinates: 49.28742, -123.11904
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Sushi Masuda opens at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and at 7 pm on Friday. The doors open 10 minutes before each reservation.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
From: $320 per person (2026)
Prices: The menu page prices the omakase course at $320 a person and doesn't say whether tax or gratuity is included.
Reservations: Essential. Book on Tock when the next month opens at 5 pm on the first, and cancel at least seven days ahead to keep the deposit.
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
Address: Oceanic Plaza, 1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3X2
Price from: $320 per person (2026)
Website: https://www.sushimasuda.com/
Booking: https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-masuda-vancouver/
Summary: Sushi Masuda suits a sushi lover who can book a month ahead, because chef Yoji Masuda serves one six-seat counter inside Oceanic Plaza on West Hastings Street. It holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide, and the course costs $320 a person.

Yoji Masuda grew up in Vancouver, and a childhood visit to a Tokyo sushi counter made him want to become a sushi chef. He cooked in Sapporo for a year and then apprenticed under his master in Ginza. Sushi Masuda is his first restaurant. The course opens with four or five appetizers before 10 to 12 pieces of sushi and a bowl of soup.
Masuda calls the vinegared rice the most important part of sushi. He blends a Koshihikari from Fukui with a Sasanishiki from Miyagi and seasons it with red vinegars aged more than three years. No sugar goes in. Fish from Japan comes straight from Toyosu Market in Tokyo, and the nori comes from a shop in Tsukiji.
Reservations open at 5 pm on the first of each month for the whole of the following month, so January tables go on sale on 1 December. Cancel at least seven days out or lose the deposit. The restaurant may cancel a table that arrives more than 20 minutes late. The course is for guests aged 13 and up.

Tips:
- Skip the perfume or cologne, because the restaurant asks every guest to avoid strong scents.
- Diners park free underground in the building. Press the buzzer at the garage gate and tell security you're eating at Sushi Masuda.
- Oceanic Plaza is a large office building, and the restaurant posts a photo guide to finding its door on Instagram.

Q: Does Sushi Masuda have a Michelin star?
A: Yes. Sushi Masuda at 1066 West Hastings Street holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver.
Q: How much does Sushi Masuda cost?
A: The omakase course at Sushi Masuda costs $320 a person on the restaurant's menu page.
Q: When do Sushi Masuda reservations open?
A: Sushi Masuda opens reservations at 5 pm on the first of each month for the following month, so 1 December opens January.
Q: Where is Sushi Masuda?
A: Sushi Masuda is inside Oceanic Plaza at 1066 West Hastings Street, on the building's lobby street floor.
Q: What are the opening hours of Sushi Masuda?
A: Sushi Masuda keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Thu 17:30–22:00; Fri 19:00–22:00; Sat–Sun 17:30–22:00.
Q: What should you order at Sushi Masuda?
A: At Sushi Masuda, order the omakase course, or gyoku, the egg cake made with local free-range eggs.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.sushimasuda.com/ https://www.sushimasuda.com/menu https://www.sushimasuda.com/chef https://www.sushimasuda.com/before-you-visit https://www.sushimasuda.com/location https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushi_Masuda https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/143682560 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q130553533

### Temper Chocolate & Pastry
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/temper-chocolate-pastry
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Temper, Temper Pastry, Temper Chocolate and Pastry, Temper Dundarave
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Dundarave
Address: 2409 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1L3
Coordinates: 49.33449, -123.17983
Kind: Bakery
Hours: Temper's posted holiday hours from the 2025/26 season closed the shop on 25 and 26 December and from 1 to 9 January, and it closed at 1:30 pm on Christmas Eve. Check its site for this winter's dates.
Closed: Mondays
Price: $
From: $3.95 each (2026)
Prices: Temper's 2026 online menu prices croissants from $4.95 to $7 and sandwiches from $9.50 to $15.50.
Vegetarian: Temper marks vegan chocolate flavours such as Island Passion and Raspberry Soda, and the lunch list includes a caprese sandwich and a vegetable quiche.
Cuisine: European, Pastry, Chocolate
Address: 2409 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1L3
Price from: $3.95 each (2026)
Price band: $
Website: https://www.temperpastry.com/
Summary: Temper Chocolate & Pastry is the Dundarave pastry shop and café at 2409 Marine Drive in West Vancouver, and it suits a morning croissant or a box of chocolates to take home. It closes at 5 pm and all day on Mondays, so plan it for breakfast or lunch.

Temper calls itself a community pastry shop and café, and it specializes in European pastry and chocolate. Steven Hodge wrote the cookbook Chocolate All Day that the shop promotes on its site. It holds more than 100 chocolate recipes for home bakers.
On the 2026 online menu, croissants run from $4.95 for butter to $7 for chocolate almond, and the kouign amann costs $3.95. For lunch the sandwich list includes a Cubano at $15.50 and a jambon-beurre at $13.25. The Chocolate Legend bonbons come in more than 20 flavours from 70% sea salt to matcha yuzu, and the vegan ones carry a label.
This fall Temper has brought back pumpkin pies and butter tarts for a limited time. Order a cake online at least 48 hours ahead, since the shop needs that much notice. Last winter Temper closed on 25 and 26 December and again from 1 to 9 January, and on Christmas Eve it shut at 1:30 pm.

Tips:
- Gift baskets sit in the online shop beside the cakes, and they need the same 48 hours' notice.
- Check the holiday hours on Temper's site before a visit between Christmas and mid-January, since the shop shut from 1 to 9 January last winter.

Q: Is Temper Chocolate & Pastry open on Mondays?
A: No. Temper Chocolate & Pastry in Dundarave closes on Mondays, and it opens from 7 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday and from 8 am to 5 pm on Sundays.
Q: Does Temper close over Christmas?
A: Yes. Temper's posted holiday hours for 2025/26 closed the shop on 25 and 26 December and from 1 to 9 January, so check its site for the 2026/27 dates.
Q: How much notice does Temper need for online orders?
A: Temper Chocolate & Pastry needs 48 hours' notice for online orders.
Q: What should you order at Temper Chocolate & Pastry?
A: At Temper Chocolate & Pastry, order an almond croissant, or a kouign amann at $3.95, or the Cubano sandwich at lunch, or a box of Chocolate Legend bonbons such as matcha yuzu or lavender honey.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.temperpastry.com/ https://www.temperpastry.com/collections/pastries https://www.temperpastry.com/collections/sandwiches-eats https://www.temperpastry.com/pages/chocolate-legend https://www.temperpastry.com/pages/chocolate-all-day https://www.temperpastry.com/pages/contact-us https://adbia.ca/directory/temper-pastry-limited/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/128094079

### Tetsu Sushi Bar
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/tetsu-sushi-bar
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Tetsu Omakase Sushi Bar, Tetsu Vancouver, Tetsu
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: West End
Address: Times Square Suites, 775 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L6
Coordinates: 49.29181, -123.13519
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Tetsu seats dinner from 5 pm to 9:30 pm every day except Monday and Thursday.
Closed: Monday and Thursday
Price: $$$$
From: $220 per person (2026)
Prices: The omakase costs $240 at the sushi bar and $220 at a table. On the à la carte list, abalone with liver sauce costs $55.
Reservations: Essential. Book on Tock, and confirm dietary needs at least 48 hours ahead.
Payment: Credit cards
Vegetarian: Tetsu can't accommodate vegetarian requests.
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
Address: Times Square Suites, 775 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L6
Price from: $220 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$$
Website: https://www.tetsusushibar.com/
Booking: https://www.exploretock.com/tetsusushibar/
Summary: Tetsu Sushi Bar suits an omakase dinner in a 12-seat room in the West End, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. Book on Tock before you travel, because it closes on Mondays and Thursdays and the seats are few.

Chef and owner Satoshi Makise opened Tetsu in 2017 inside the Times Square Suites hotel near Denman and Robson streets. The name comes from a character his family has carried in its names for generations. The sushi follows the Edomae style with a modern twist, and seasonal Japanese appetizers come before it.
The sushi bar omakase costs $240 at 5:30 pm or 8 pm, and a table at 5 pm or 7:45 pm costs $220. Both bring five or six seasonal appetizers and about 13 pieces of sushi before tamago and dessert. Michelin's inspector singles out the aged and smoked goldeneye snapper and the bigfin reef squid with yuzu among the nigiri. An à la carte menu runs beside the omakase, and its seared amberjack tataki costs $30 for five pieces.

Tips:
- Tetsu can't accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free or no-rice requests or soy allergies, and it asks for 48 hours' notice on any other dietary need.
- The contact page points drivers to paid street parking nearby.

Q: Is Tetsu Sushi Bar Michelin-starred?
A: No. Tetsu Sushi Bar is on the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver's recommended list without a star, and it first received the recommendation in 2023.
Q: How much is omakase at Tetsu Sushi Bar?
A: The sushi bar omakase at Tetsu Sushi Bar costs $240 a person, and the table omakase costs $220.
Q: When is Tetsu Sushi Bar closed?
A: Tetsu Sushi Bar closes on Mondays and Thursdays and opens from 5 pm to 9:30 pm on the other five days.
Q: What are the opening hours of Tetsu Sushi Bar?
A: Tetsu Sushi Bar keeps these hours: Mon closed; Tue–Wed 17:00–21:30; Thu closed; Fri–Sun 17:00–21:30.
Q: What should you order at Tetsu Sushi Bar?
A: At Tetsu Sushi Bar, order sushi bar omakase ($240), or aged and smoked goldeneye snapper nigiri, or kanpachi tataki ($30 for five pieces), or umaki of barbecued eel in dashi omelette ($20).
Q: Do you need a reservation at Tetsu Sushi Bar?
A: Tetsu Sushi Bar: Essential. Book on Tock, and confirm dietary needs at least 48 hours ahead.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.tetsusushibar.com/ https://www.tetsusushibar.com/menu https://www.tetsusushibar.com/about-us https://www.tetsusushibar.com/contact https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/tetsu-sushi-bar https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3733886693 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122981365

### Tojo's
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/tojos-restaurant
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Tojo's Restaurant, Tojos
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1133 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G1
Coordinates: 49.26362, -123.12985
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Tojo's posts two schedules, and this guide follows the shorter one. Its hours block says Tuesday to Saturday from 5 pm with the last seating at 8 pm, and its footer lists Monday to Saturday from 5 pm. That second schedule closes at 10 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 10:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Both schedules close on Sundays. Takeaway pickup starts at 4:30 pm for online orders placed by 3:30 pm.
Closed: Sunday, and Monday on the hours block
Price: $$$
From: $120 per person (2026)
Prices: The seasonal omakase costs $120 a person, the Shiawase omakase $220, and the bespoke Yokozuna omakase starts at $330, as posted in October 2026.
Reservations: Book through OpenTable from Tojo's own site, and phone 604-872-8050 to confirm a Monday table.
Vegetarian: The seasonal omakase comes in a vegetarian version.
Cuisine: Japanese, sushi, omakase
Address: 1133 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G1
Price from: $120 per person (2026)
Price band: $$$
Website: https://www.tojos.com/
Booking: https://www.opentable.ca/tojos-restaurant-reservations-vancouver
Summary: Tojo's on West Broadway in Fairview suits sushi lovers ready to spend at least $120 a person (2026) on Chef Hidekazu Tojo's seasonal omakase, and the one trade-off is a dinner-only kitchen that closes on Sundays.

Chef Hidekazu Tojo has run his restaurant in Vancouver for almost four decades, and Tojo's credits him with creating the California roll. His omakase menus follow the season and lean on local and organic ingredients. The $120 seasonal omakase opens with Tojo's Tuna, which is wild albacore sashimi in the chef's secret marinade. From there it moves through tempura and a grilled entrée to sushi and a Japanese-style dessert.
The $220 Shiawase omakase adds a sashimi course and wild Pacific salmon baked en papillote with Kyoto miso. The Yokozuna omakase starts at $330 a person and is built for you on the night. Dishes on the omakase menus change daily with what's fresh, and the seasonal one comes in a vegetarian version. For a night in, Tojo's takeaway is ready from 4:30 pm when you order online by 3:30 pm.

Tips:
- Order takeaway online by 3:30 pm for pickup from 4:30 pm.
- Call 604-872-8050 before you plan a Monday dinner, since Tojo's posts two different Monday schedules.

Q: Did Tojo's invent the California roll?
A: Tojo's says so. Its own site credits Chef Hidekazu Tojo with creating the California roll.
Q: How much is omakase at Tojo's?
A: Tojo's seasonal omakase costs $120 a person in 2026. The Shiawase omakase costs $220, and the bespoke Yokozuna omakase starts at $330.
Q: Is Tojo's open on Sunday?
A: No. Tojo's closes on Sundays, and on its other nights service starts at 5 pm.
Q: Is there a vegetarian omakase at Tojo's?
A: Yes. Tojo's offers a vegetarian version of its seasonal omakase.
Q: What are the opening hours of Tojo's?
A: Tojo's keeps these hours: Tue–Sat from 17:00; Sun–Mon closed.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Tojo's?
A: Tojo's: Book through OpenTable from Tojo's own site, and phone 604-872-8050 to confirm a Monday table.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.tojos.com/ https://tojos.com/omakase https://www.tojos.com/contact https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/973007268

### Tomahawk Restaurant
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/tomahawk-restaurant
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: The Tomahawk, Tomahawk Barbecue, Tomahawk North Vancouver
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 1550 Philip Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2V8
Coordinates: 49.32274, -123.11316
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Tomahawk Restaurant opens from 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Thursday and from 9 am to 8 pm Friday to Sunday. It closes on Mondays, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day.
Closed: Monday
Price: $$
Prices: Breakfast plates ran from $11.65 to $29.80 and burgers from $16.60 to $21.60 on the menu read on 16 October 2026.
Vegetarian: The menu offers a vegetarian omelette and a veggie burger made with black beans and brown rice.
Cuisine: Canadian, diner, breakfast
Address: 1550 Philip Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2V8
Price band: $$
Website: https://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com/
Summary: Tomahawk Restaurant in North Vancouver's Norgate neighbourhood suits anyone after Yukon-style bacon and eggs or a roast beef dinner in a diner the Chamberlain family has run since 1926. It closes on Mondays and at 4 pm from Tuesday to Thursday, so plan dinner for Friday to Sunday.

The restaurant at 1550 Philip Avenue says it has served since 1926 and calls itself Canada's oldest family-run restaurant. The Chamberlain family still keeps it, and the restaurant describes its dining room as hung with local Sḵwx̱wú7mesh art. North Shore News food writer Chris Dagenais called it a storied Norgate diner steeped in history.
The menu says its Yukon-style bacon and eggs started the legend, and that plate cost $19.85 on the menu read in October 2026. Pancake eaters can go for the Chuck Wagon, which adds two buttermilk pancakes to eggs and bacon. Later in the day the organic roast beef dinner comes with Yorkshire pudding for $24, and Guy Fieri ate the roast beef and gravy on season 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
The kitchen uses free-run eggs and certified organic beef, by the menu's account, and makes egg-white omelettes on request. Calls to 604-988-2612 reach an AI hostess named JADA at any hour of the day.

Tips:
- Dinner runs only from Friday to Sunday, when the doors stay open until 8 pm.
- Plan around 11 November and 25 December, when the restaurant closes for Remembrance Day and Christmas Day.
- Swap the fries for onion rings or yam fries with any sandwich for an extra charge.

Q: How old is the Tomahawk Restaurant in North Vancouver?
A: Tomahawk Restaurant says it opened in 1926, and it calls itself Canada's oldest family-run restaurant.
Q: Is the Tomahawk open on Mondays?
A: No. Tomahawk Restaurant closes on Mondays, opens from 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Thursday and from 9 am to 8 pm Friday to Sunday.
Q: Was the Tomahawk on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
A: Yes. Tomahawk Restaurant appeared in season 13, episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, where Guy Fieri ate its roast beef and gravy dinner.
Q: What are the opening hours of Tomahawk Restaurant?
A: Tomahawk Restaurant keeps these hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 09:00–16:00; Fri–Sun 09:00–20:00.
Q: What should you order at Tomahawk Restaurant?
A: At Tomahawk Restaurant, order yukon-style bacon and eggs, or organic roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding, or steak and mushroom pie, or buttermilk pancakes.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com/ https://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com/menu/ https://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com/about/ https://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com/contact/ https://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com/media/ https://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com/static/mpcode/hours/hours.json https://goo.gl/maps/tDuNqkpLVA1pKZDM6 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/23608989

### Troll's Restaurant
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/trolls-restaurant
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Troll's, Trolls, Troll's Fish and Chips, Trolls Horseshoe Bay
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Horseshoe Bay
Address: 6408 Bay Street, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2H1
Coordinates: 49.37443, -123.27444
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Troll's opens from 8 am to 7 pm every day and serves takeout from 11 am until closing. Closing time depends on foot traffic in Horseshoe Bay, so call before an evening visit.
Price: $$
From: $22 each (2026)
Prices: On the 2026 menu, fish and chips cost from $22 for one piece of cod to $45 for two pieces of halibut, and breakfast plates start at $14 for two pancakes.
Reservations: Book a table through the reservation form on the Troll's website, and expect an automatic 20% gratuity for a party of eight or more.
Vegetarian: Troll's names a vegetarian breakfast wrap on its menu, and the spinach and feta omelette and the house salad contain no meat.
Cuisine: Seafood, Fish and chips, Breakfast
Address: 6408 Bay Street, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2H1
Price from: $22 each (2026)
Price band: $$
Website: https://www.trollsrestaurant.com/
Booking: https://www.trollsrestaurant.com/reserve-now
Summary: Troll's Restaurant has served fish and chips in Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, since 1946, and it suits anyone with an hour to fill before a BC Ferries sailing. The Troll family closes it for good on 31 December 2027, and its evening closing time depends on foot traffic, so phone ahead before you come for dinner.

Joe and Dorothy Troll started Troll's Fish and Chips on the Horseshoe Bay waterfront in 1946, and at first they opened only on weekends and holidays for the local fishermen. The ferries came in the 1950s and '60s and the restaurant grew with the traffic. Their son Gary took it over with his wife Carol in 1972. Ab Troll has run the place since 2017 and still opens the doors every morning.
Fish and chips come in the house beer batter with homemade tartar sauce and a side the menu calls Trollslaw. On the 2026 menu one piece of cod costs $22, and two pieces of halibut cost $45. Breakfast gets a full menu of its own. The Famous Fisherman's Breakfast piles three eggs, bacon, sausage and two slices of French toast onto one plate for $26. On a wet winter afternoon Joe's Fish Stew makes sense, since it puts cod, salmon, halibut and baby shrimp in Manhattan red chowder for $30.
West Vancouver council approved a five-storey boutique hotel for the corner of Bay Street and Royal Avenue on 22 June 2026. According to Ab Troll, his family thought hard about who should buy the property. The restaurant closes on 31 December 2027 when its lease runs out, and manager Kim Montgomery has confirmed the date to the North Shore News. On the approved plans, a new restaurant space takes the corner where Troll's stands now.

Tips:
- Call 604-921-7755 before an evening visit, because Troll's sets its closing time by how busy Horseshoe Bay is.
- Takeout starts at 11 am, and you can order ahead online for pickup.
- Parties of eight or more pay an automatic 20% gratuity.

Q: Is Troll's in Horseshoe Bay closing?
A: Yes. Troll's Restaurant in Horseshoe Bay closes on 31 December 2027 when its lease ends, and West Vancouver council approved a five-storey hotel for the site on 22 June 2026.
Q: How old is Troll's Restaurant?
A: Troll's Restaurant opened in Horseshoe Bay in 1946, when Joe and Dorothy Troll started it as a fish and chip shop, and it marked its 80th year with a public party on 15 August 2026.
Q: How much are fish and chips at Troll's?
A: Fish and chips at Troll's Restaurant cost $22 for one piece of cod and $45 for two pieces of halibut on the 2026 menu.
Q: What are the opening hours of Troll's Restaurant?
A: Troll's Restaurant keeps these hours: Daily 08:00–19:00.
Q: What should you order at Troll's Restaurant?
A: At Troll's Restaurant, order halibut and chips in the house beer batter, or seafood chowder in New England white or Manhattan red, or the Famous Fisherman's Breakfast before an early ferry, or a bowl of Joe's Fish Stew on a cold day.
Q: Do you need a reservation at Troll's Restaurant?
A: Troll's Restaurant: Book a table through the reservation form on the Troll's website, and expect an automatic 20% gratuity for a party of eight or more.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.trollsrestaurant.com/ https://www.trollsrestaurant.com/contact https://www.trollsrestaurant.com/the-menus https://www.trollsrestaurant.com/reserve-now https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/west-van-approves-hotel-for-horseshoe-bay-site-of-iconic-trolls-restaurant-12527408 https://www.nsnews.com/local-business/developer-plans-33-room-hotel-in-horseshoe-bay-10915358 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1413902323

### Vij's
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/vijs
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Vijs, Vij's Restaurant
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 3106 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2
Coordinates: 49.25756, -123.11485
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Vij's opens daily at 5:30 pm and posts no closing time. The Michelin Guide lists 10 pm.
Price: $$
Prices: Vij's posts no prices online. Michelin puts it in its $$ band.
Reservations: Vij's takes reservations through its website, and it says walk-in guests are always welcome.
Vegetarian: The menu gives vegetarian snacks and vegetarian mains their own sections.
Cuisine: Indian
Address: 3106 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2
Price band: $$
Website: https://vijs.ca/
Summary: Vij's on Cambie Street suits walk-in diners who want Chef Vikram Vij's modern Indian cooking, which has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year from 2023 to 2026, and the trade-off is a dinner-only kitchen that opens at 5:30 pm.

Vikram Vij trained in hotel management in Austria and cooked at Bishop's in Vancouver before he opened his first restaurant in 1994. Vij's now cooks at 3106 Cambie Street and opens every day at 5:30 pm. The restaurant still quotes Mark Bittman of The New York Times, who called it one of the finest Indian restaurants in the world.
Michelin's inspectors single out the wine-marinated lamb popsicles in a fragrant fenugreek sauce. Vegetarians get two sections of the menu to themselves, and Michelin also points to a paneer curry with red bell pepper and portobello mushroom. Chef Vij is known for handing chai to guests waiting in line. You can book through the site, and the restaurant says walk-ins are always welcome.

Tips:
- Vij's closes for a private event on Tuesday 27 October 2026 and opens as usual the next day.
- Order through DoorDash on a night you'd rather eat at your hotel.

Q: Does Vij's take reservations?
A: Yes. Vij's takes reservations through its website, and it says walk-in guests are always welcome.
Q: What time does Vij's open?
A: Vij's opens daily at 5:30 pm. The Michelin Guide lists closing at 10 pm.
Q: Is Vij's a Michelin restaurant?
A: Yes. Vij's has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year from 2023 to 2026, and it appears on the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list for British Columbia.
Q: What should I order at Vij's?
A: Order the wine-marinated lamb popsicles in fenugreek sauce, which Michelin's inspectors single out.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://vijs.ca/ https://vijs.ca/story https://vijs.ca/foodmenu https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/vancouver/restaurant/vij-s https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/restaurants/bib-gourmand https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4844724670

### Yaas Grill House
URL: https://northvanguide.com/eat/yaas-grill-house
Type: Place to eat
Also known as: Yaas, Yaas Grill, Yaas Grillhouse, Yaas Restaurant
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
Address: 2057 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2K6
Coordinates: 49.32813, -123.07251
Kind: Restaurant
Hours: Open all week from 11 am to 10 pm.
Payment: Credit and debit cards (OpenStreetMap)
Vegetarian: Yaas says it serves a large selection of vegetarian dishes, so ask which stews and soups are meat-free on the day.
Cuisine: Persian, Halal
Address: 2057 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2K6
Website: https://www.yaas.ca/
Summary: Yaas Grill House at 2057 Lonsdale Avenue suits a big plate of halal Persian kebabs and stews in Central Lonsdale, and it opens from 11 am to 10 pm every day. It sits about 2 km up the hill from Lonsdale Quay, so ride a bus up Lonsdale Avenue from the SeaBus.

Yaas is a family business that says it has cooked on Vancouver's North Shore for more than three decades, and every kebab and stew is halal. The kebab list runs from kubideh and barg to lamb chops and salmon, with fava bean rice or barberry rice beside them. Each day has its own special. Monday brings lentil rice with a chicken leg or lamb shank, and on Saturday it's pomegranate stew with rice.
Among the hot appetizers you'll find a noodle and herb soup called ash-e reshteh and an eggplant dip with Persian sauce. A Zabihah reviewer in February 2026 ordered the soltani kebab with green rice and named the range of stews and dizi as the draw. Yaas delivers only to North Vancouver and West Vancouver, and it caters parties too.

Tips:
- Check the day's special before you go, since Yaas Grill House cooks a different rice or stew each day of the week.
- Call ahead if you use a wheelchair, because OpenStreetMap's entry marks the restaurant as not wheelchair accessible.

Q: Is Yaas Grill House halal?
A: Yes. Yaas Grill House in North Vancouver says all of its kebabs and stews are halal, and Zabihah lists it as fully halal.
Q: What are the hours of Yaas Grill House?
A: Yaas Grill House at 2057 Lonsdale Avenue is open from 11 am to 10 pm every day of the week.
Q: What should you order at Yaas Grill House?
A: At Yaas Grill House, order barg soltani with barberry rice, or the day's stew special.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.yaas.ca/ https://www.yaas.ca/hours-and-location/ https://www.yaas.ca/menus/ https://app.zabihah.com/restaurants/cbd59400-7767-11ef-95ae-6045bdeb9f57/yaas-north-vancouver-bc https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5287258573

## Sights

### Audain Art Museum
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/audain-art-museum
Type: Sight
Also known as: Audain, Audain Museum, Audain Art Museum Whistler
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1N3
Coordinates: 50.11820, -122.95280
Kind: Gallery
Hours: The holiday schedule opens the museum on Wednesday 23 December and Wednesday 30 December 2026 and closes it on Christmas Day. The museum asks you to check its special hours for early closures before you visit.
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 25 December
Entry: $22 per adult (2026)
Prices: Youth 18 and under enter free. Indigenous Peoples and members get in free too, and a member's guests get 20% off when they visit with the member. Admission covers the Permanent Collection and the current special exhibitions, and you can come and go all day.
Time needed: 60 min
Best time: Keep it for a storm day or a rest day between ski days from Thursday to Monday. The winter show Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness runs to 12 April 2027, and Eleven Painters Start a War joins it on 20 November 2026 and stays to 3 May 2027.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1N3
By bike: Bikes stay out of the building and off the railings, and the museum keeps a bike rack under the building.
Price from: $22 per adult (2026)
Website: https://audainartmuseum.com/
Booking: https://audainartmuseum.com/tickets/
Summary: The Audain Art Museum in Whistler Village shows the art of British Columbia from historic masterpieces to new work, and it suits skiers with a storm day or a rest day to fill. It opens Thursday to Monday only, from 11 am to 6 pm, and adult admission costs $22 plus GST in 2026.

Patkau Architects shaped the 56,000-square-foot building around the floodplain of Fitzsimmons Creek and Whistler's heavy snowfall, and it was finished in 2016. Dark metal cladding lets the outside fade into the forest shadows. Inside, warm wood lines the entrance and the main spaces. In 2018 the design won the Governor General's Medal in Architecture and a RIBA Award for International Excellence.
Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa gave the museum Emily Carr's War Canoes, Alert Bay from 1912, and the Permanent Collection follows West Coast art through carving and painting to photography. James Hart's red cedar Dance Screen measures almost 4.8 m across, and the museum's current collection spotlight falls on Beau Dick's Dzunukwa Mask from 2007.
Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness runs to 12 April 2027 and treats winter as weather and as a way through hard times, and Gordon Smith and Gathie Falk are among its six artists. The show also names the Upper Galleries the Gordon Smith Mezzanine. From 20 November 2026 to 3 May 2027 the Beaverbrook Art Gallery's touring show Eleven Painters Start a War tells how the abstract group Painters Eleven pushed abstraction into Canadian galleries.
The museum stands on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as the Resort Municipality of Whistler acknowledges. Paid parking is in Municipal Day Lots 3 and 4 on either side of it. From Vancouver, Epic Rides coaches take 1 hour 45 minutes from Burrard Station to the Gateway Loop, and the museum is a few minutes' walk away on Blackcomb Way.

Tips:
- Check your ski boots and backpack into the free cloakroom and lockers, because the galleries don't allow either.
- Register ahead for a public guided tour, which comes with admission, or take the Go Whistler self-guided audio tour in about an hour.
- Bring children on a Sunday afternoon, when the museum runs Sunday Scribbles family art sessions from 1 pm to 3 pm.
- Leave the flash off, since flash photography isn't allowed and special exhibitions may restrict photos further.

Q: How much is the Audain Art Museum?
A: Adult admission to the Audain Art Museum costs $22 plus GST in 2026. Seniors pay $19 and young adults 19 to 25 pay $15, and youth 18 and under enter free.
Q: When is the Audain Art Museum open?
A: The Audain Art Museum opens Thursday to Monday from 11 am to 6 pm and closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Over the 2026 holidays it also opens on 23 and 30 December and closes on 25 December.
Q: Can you bring ski boots into the Audain Art Museum?
A: No. The Audain Art Museum doesn't allow ski boots or backpacks in the galleries, and it stores them free in its cloakroom and lockers.
Q: Do you need to book the Audain Art Museum in advance?
A: No. The Audain Art Museum sells same-day tickets at Visitor Services, and it recommends registering ahead only for public guided tours.
Q: What are the opening hours of Audain Art Museum?
A: Audain Art Museum keeps these hours: Thu–Mon 11:00–18:00; Tue–Wed closed.
Q: How long do you need at Audain Art Museum?
A: Plan about 60 min at Audain Art Museum.
Q: When is the best time to visit Audain Art Museum?
A: Audain Art Museum: Keep it for a storm day or a rest day between ski days from Thursday to Monday. The winter show Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness runs to 12 April 2027, and Eleven Painters Start a War joins it on 20 November 2026 and stays to 3 May 2027.
Q: Can you get to Audain Art Museum by bike?
A: Bikes stay out of the building and off the railings, and the museum keeps a bike rack under the building.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://audainartmuseum.com/visit/ https://audainartmuseum.com/tickets/ https://audainartmuseum.com/faq/ https://audainartmuseum.com/ https://audainartmuseum.com/architecture/ https://audainartmuseum.com/exhibitions/solstice-through-storm-and-stillness/ https://audainartmuseum.com/exhibitions/eleven-painters-start-a-war/ https://www.whistler.ca/about/shared-territories-lilwat-and-squamish-nations https://epicrides.ca/epic-rides-schedule/ https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-122.9528,50.1182;-122.9564,50.1158?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1210,49.2858;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/499207972 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21993250

### Bill Reid Gallery
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/bill-reid-gallery
Type: Sight
Also known as: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, Bill Reid Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G3
Coordinates: 49.28460, -123.11940
Kind: Gallery
Hours: These are the winter hours, from October to May. In summer, from May to October, the gallery opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm, and holiday hours can vary.
Closed: Sundays and Mondays from October to May
Entry: $15 per adult (2026)
Prices: Adults pay $15, seniors $12, students $10 and youth 13 to 17 $8, all plus tax. Children 12 and under, Indigenous visitors, gallery members and current SFU students get in free, and accessible pricing is available on request.
Best time: Come on the first Friday of the month between 2 and 5 pm, when entry is free.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
Address: 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G3
By bike: Hornby Street has a two-way bike lane, and one bike lock stands on the far side of the street from the gallery.
Price from: $15 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/
Booking: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/hours-admissions
Summary: The Bill Reid Gallery suits an hour downtown with the Haida artist's sculpture and jewellery and with contemporary Northwest Coast work, and the trade-off in winter is the calendar, because from October to May it opens only Tuesday to Saturday.

Bill Reid (1920–1998) was a carver and jeweller of Haida heritage, and the gallery that carries his name opened in 2008. By its own account it is Canada's only public gallery for contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast art, and it holds the Simon Fraser University Bill Reid Collection. The gallery acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, along with all the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast.
Every River Has a Mouth: The Visual Languages That Connect Us runs until 14 February 2027, and Cradled Origins takes the mezzanine until 17 January 2027. Dempsey Bob's SALMON opens on 1 March 2027 for a year. The gallery runs one show for the whole year and changes the mezzanine three times.
The entrance hides in a courtyard between Georgia and Dunsmuir. Look for the sandwich board on Hornby Street and climb the short stairs, or take the level path in from Georgia Street. Photos are fine without flash, and tripods and selfie sticks stay in your bag.

Tips:
- The gallery calls the first Friday of every month its Community Access Day, with free admission from 2 to 5 pm.
- Children 12 and under, Indigenous visitors and current SFU students get in free.
- Late February 2027 falls between the end of Every River Has a Mouth on 14 February and the opening of SALMON on 1 March, so check what's on before a visit then.
- Canada Place is a 10-minute walk away by OpenStreetMap routing, and Burrard station on the Expo Line is 4 minutes from the door.

Q: How much is the Bill Reid Gallery?
A: Adult admission to the Bill Reid Gallery is $15 plus tax in 2026, with $12 for seniors, $10 for students, $8 for youth 13 to 17 and $32 for a family of two adults and two youth. Children 12 and under and Indigenous visitors get in free.
Q: When is the Bill Reid Gallery open?
A: From October to May the Bill Reid Gallery opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. In summer it opens every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
Q: Is the Bill Reid Gallery ever free?
A: Yes. The Bill Reid Gallery is free from 2 to 5 pm on the first Friday of every month.
Q: What are the opening hours of Bill Reid Gallery?
A: Bill Reid Gallery keeps these hours: Sun–Mon closed; Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Bill Reid Gallery?
A: Bill Reid Gallery: Come on the first Friday of the month between 2 and 5 pm, when entry is free.
Q: Can you get to Bill Reid Gallery by bike?
A: Hornby Street has a two-way bike lane, and one bike lock stands on the far side of the street from the gallery.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/hours-admissions https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/news/faq-bill-reid-gallery https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/news/accessiblity https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/exhibitions-page https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1194,49.2846;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1194,49.2846;-123.1198150,49.2856364?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/288494759 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59240392

### Bloedel Conservatory
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/bloedel-conservatory
Type: Sight
Also known as: Bloedel Floral Conservatory, Queen Elizabeth Park conservatory, Bloedel dome
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 4600 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1
Coordinates: 49.24210, -123.11380
Kind: Conservatory
Hours: The conservatory opens every day except 25 December, from 10 am to 4 pm in winter.
Closed: 25 December
Entry: $8.55 per adult (2026)
Prices: Desk prices hold all year: $9.50 for adults, $7.60 for seniors, $6.65 for youth and $4.75 for children 5 to 12, plus tax. Online through Showpass an adult pays $8.55 with its ticket fee, a senior $6.83, a youth $5.99 and a child $4.28, before GST. Children 4 and under and VanDusen garden members get in free.
Best time: A cold, wet afternoon in winter, any day but Christmas.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 4600 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1
By bike: Lock bikes outside, since bicycles stay out of the conservatory.
Price from: $8.55 per adult (2026)
Website: https://vandusengarden.org/explore/bloedel-conservatory/
Booking: https://vandusengarden.org/plan-your-visit/hours-admission/
Summary: The Bloedel Conservatory suits a cold, wet afternoon, since its dome on the City of Vancouver's highest point keeps more than 500 tropical plants and rescued parrots warm, and the trade-off is the winter day, which ends at 4 pm.

Bloedel opened on 6 December 1969 under a triodetic dome. Its aluminum frame was made in Ottawa and went up in 10 days, and more than 500,000 people came in the first year. Prentice Bloedel of MacMillan Bloedel put $1.4 million toward it alongside the City and the Province. Since 2009 the Park Board and the Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association have run it together.
Inside grow more than 500 plants from tropical and subtropical forests, and small birds move freely along the paths. The macaws and cockatoos are among the large perch birds, and every one of those is a rescue with clipped wings. Dragon Gate, which the conservatory believes is Vancouver's oldest koi, came to the city for Expo 86 and lived at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. It moved here in 2020 after surviving river otter attacks in 2018 and 2019.
Wear layers, because it's warm and humid under the dome. Touching or feeding the birds is banned under the conservatory's rules, and so are selfie sticks and outside food other than bottled water. The City of Vancouver acknowledges that its parks sit on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

Tips:
- A five-visit adult pass costs $38, so the fifth visit is free.
- VanDusen garden members get in free here too.
- For Canada Place, walk 15 minutes down to King Edward station by OpenStreetMap routing and ride the Canada Line 9 minutes to Waterfront, then walk 6 more.

Q: How much is the Bloedel Conservatory?
A: Adult admission to the Bloedel Conservatory is $9.50 plus tax in 2026. Seniors pay $7.60, youth 13 to 18 pay $6.65 and children 5 to 12 pay $4.75, and children 4 and under get in free.
Q: What are the Bloedel Conservatory's winter hours?
A: The Bloedel Conservatory opens 10 am to 4 pm in November, December, January and February, and it closes on 25 December.
Q: Where is the Bloedel Conservatory?
A: The Bloedel Conservatory stands at 4600 Cambie Street in Queen Elizabeth Park, on top of the City of Vancouver's highest point.
Q: When is the best time to visit Bloedel Conservatory?
A: Bloedel Conservatory: A cold, wet afternoon in winter, any day but Christmas.
Q: Can you get to Bloedel Conservatory by bike?
A: Lock bikes outside, since bicycles stay out of the conservatory.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://vandusengarden.org/explore/bloedel-conservatory/ https://vandusengarden.org/plan-your-visit/hours-admission/ https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1138,49.2421;-123.1158638,49.2491653?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1122190,49.2861789;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/388316869 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4927320 https://www.showpass.com/api/public/events/bloedel-conservatory-admission-26-11-01-10-1895/

### Britannia Mine Museum
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/britannia-mine-museum
Type: Sight
Also known as: Britannia Mine, Britannia Beach mine museum, Mill No. 3, BOOM! show Britannia
Region: Squamish
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Address: 150 Copper Drive, Britannia Beach, BC
Coordinates: 49.62310, -123.20400
Kind: Museum
Hours: These hours run from 12 October 2026 to 1 January 2027. The last underground tour leaves at 3 pm, so check in by 2:30 pm. The Company Store gift shop stays open to 5 pm, and the Chatterbox Cafe serves from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Closed: 25 December and 1 January
Entry: $42.95 per adult (2026)
Prices: General admission covers the 75-minute guided underground train tour and the BOOM! show in Mill No. 3, and the Museum Site ticket skips the underground for 20% less. Children 4 and under enter free, and parking is free. The museum calls these its seasonal rates, recommends booking ahead and closes online booking 12 hours before arrival.
Time needed: 1.5 hours
Best time: Save it for a wet day, since most of the visit happens underground or under the roof of Mill No. 3, and book a tour time ahead. In winter dress warmly, because the tunnel stays cool all year and the mill has no heating.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 150 Copper Drive, Britannia Beach, BC
Price from: $42.95 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/
Booking: https://britanniaminemuseum.zaui.net/booking/web/
Summary: The Britannia Mine Museum suits families and anyone with a wet day on the Sea to Sky Highway, because it takes you by underground train into an old copper mine tunnel 10 minutes south of Squamish at Britannia Beach. Adult general admission costs $42.95 in 2026, and the train sits up 48 stairs that wheelchairs can't climb.

The Britannia Mine dug copper out of the mountains above Howe Sound from 1904 to 1974, and the museum says it was once the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth. At its peak in the late 1920s and early 1930s it supplied 17% of the world's copper, and by the time it closed its tunnels ran to 210 km. More than 60,000 people from over 50 countries lived and worked here over those 70 years. The Britannia Beach Historical Society founded the museum in 1971 on land in the territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).
General admission starts with a 75-minute guided visit. You board the mine train the way miners did in 1914 and ride into an early haulage tunnel, where interpreters run the drills and switch off the lights for a moment to show how dark the work was. After about 35 minutes underground you move to Mill No. 3 for 15 minutes of BOOM!, which ends with 30 seconds of loud noise. Then you're free to pan for gold and gemstones, and whatever you find you keep.
Seventeen original buildings stand on the 10-acre site, and the museum describes Mill No. 3 as a National Historic Site. The Terra Lab tells the story of the clean-up that started in 2002 and brought salmon and trout back to the local creeks. From 2 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 it hosts a temporary exhibit called Ore & Orcas about copper contamination in Howe Sound's food chain, and the display includes a killer whale skeleton. Admission covers it.
Coming by car from Vancouver takes 45 minutes by the museum's count, and a 20-foot WABCO haul truck beside Highway 99 marks the turn to the free lot. Without a car, the Squamish Connector stops in the museum lot northbound, arriving at 10:40 am and 12:25 pm on winter weekdays. Southbound it picks up on Highway 99 just past Copper Drive at 3:10 pm on weekdays, and both Britannia stops need an advance reservation. The museum advises against a taxi or ride-hail, because getting a ride back is hard.

Tips:
- Reserve a tour time online at least 12 hours ahead, and for a same-day spot call Guest Services at 604-896-2233 ext. 220.
- Pack a change of clothes for small children, because the gold-panning troughs sit low to the ground and the museum says kids get splashed.
- Children 15 and under need a paying adult or a guardian aged 16 or over, and the underground tour needs one aged 18 or over.
- Leave the dog at home, since only certified guide and service dogs may come on site.
- Plan around the early 2:30 pm closings on 17 November and 16 December 2026, when staff hold meetings.

Q: How much does the Britannia Mine Museum cost in 2026?
A: General admission to the Britannia Mine Museum costs $42.95 for adults in 2026 and includes the underground train tour and the BOOM! show. Seniors and students pay $36.95, youth 13 to 17 pay $32.95 and children 5 to 12 pay $24.95, and children 4 and under enter free.
Q: Is the Britannia Mine Museum open in winter?
A: Yes. The Britannia Mine Museum opens daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm from 12 October 2026 to 1 January 2027, with the last tour at 3 pm. It closes on 25 December and 1 January and shuts at 2 pm on 24 and 31 December.
Q: Is the Britannia Mine Museum good for toddlers?
A: Yes, with some planning. The Britannia Mine Museum says many families take young children underground, where the tunnel is cold and goes dark for a moment and the drills are loud, and staff hand out ear plugs on request. Families who skip the tunnel can buy the Museum Site ticket and stay above ground.
Q: How long do you need at the Britannia Mine Museum?
A: Allow 1.5 to 3 hours at the Britannia Mine Museum. The guided underground tour and the BOOM! show take 75 minutes, and the exhibits and gold panning fill the rest.
Q: What are the opening hours of Britannia Mine Museum?
A: Britannia Mine Museum keeps these hours: Daily 09:00–16:30.
Q: When is the best time to visit Britannia Mine Museum?
A: Britannia Mine Museum: Save it for a wet day, since most of the visit happens underground or under the roof of Mill No. 3, and book a tour time ahead. In winter dress warmly, because the tunnel stays cool all year and the mill has no heating.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/plan-your-visit https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/what-to-see-do-at-britannia-mine-museum https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/visit-faqs https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/accessibility https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/getting-here https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/history https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/safety-operational-policies https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/ore-and-orcas https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/ https://www.squamishconnector.com/schedule https://www.squamishconnector.com/_files/ugd/412db0_91c33812e2424bbbb52429b376ceaa22.pdf https://www.squamishconnector.com/location https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1128,49.2857;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://vancouversbestplaces.com/sea-to-sky-region/britannia-mines/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/641097922 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14874570

### Britannia Shipyards
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/britannia-shipyards
Type: Sight
Also known as: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Murakami House Steveston
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Address: 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC V7E 6P3
Coordinates: 49.12080, -123.17020
Kind: Historic site
Hours: These are the building hours. The grounds open from dawn to dusk, and high tides or maintenance can close single buildings, so call 604-238-8050 on the day.
Closed: Monday to Thursday until 31 December 2026, and statutory holidays
Entry: Free
Prices: Entry to the heritage buildings is free.
Best time: A dry weekend day between 28 November and 31 December, when Heritage Holidays brings free festive activities to the site.
With children: Good with children
Address: 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC V7E 6P3
By bike: Bikes stay off the wooden boardwalk. Walk them, or lock them at the racks in front of Murakami House or the Administration Office.
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://stevestonheritage.ca/visit/britannia-shipyards-national-historic-site/
Summary: Britannia Shipyards suits a free hour on the Steveston waterfront for anyone curious about the people who fished and built boats on the Fraser River, and the trade-off this winter is the short week, with the buildings open only Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm until 31 December 2026.

The main building went up in 1889 as the Britannia Cannery and was turned into a shipyard and repair yard for the Anglo-British Columbia Packing Company's fishing fleet in 1917–18. Today the eight-acre site strings its heritage buildings along a wooden boardwalk on the river, and entry is free. The site came to the City of Richmond through a land exchange after it had sat empty for years.
Step into Murakami House, where a Japanese Canadian family lived from 1929 until 1942. That year they were forcibly uprooted, when the federal government removed Japanese Canadians from the coast. Saeji Kishi's Richmond Boat Builders, which built wooden gillnetters, changed hands in 1942 as well. The Chinese Bunkhouse arrived by water from Knight Inlet, where it housed Chinese cannery workers from 1915.
From 6 October to 31 December 2026 the buildings open Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm and close on statutory holidays. Heritage Holidays brings free festive fun to the site from 28 November to 31 December. The Seine Net Loft has been closed for repairs since 8 June 2026. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society names this stretch of the Fraser's mouth as the ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking peoples.

Tips:
- Walk 15 minutes east from Steveston Village, or park free in the two lots and on the street.
- Pair it with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in the village for a heritage day in Steveston.
- For Canada Place, walk 18 minutes to Steveston Exchange, take the 401 for 22 minutes to Richmond–Brighouse and the Canada Line for 26 more to Waterfront, by TransLink's September 2026 timetables.
- Kids 6 to 12 can use the free Adventures at Britannia Shipyards activity booklet.

Q: Is Britannia Shipyards free?
A: Yes. Entry to the heritage buildings at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is free.
Q: When is Britannia Shipyards open in winter?
A: From 6 October to 31 December 2026 the buildings at Britannia Shipyards open Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, and they close on statutory holidays. The grounds open from dawn to dusk.
Q: How do I get to Britannia Shipyards by transit?
A: Take the 401, 402, 406 or 407 bus from Richmond–Brighouse station to the stop nearest Railway Avenue and Moncton Street, then walk 10 minutes to Britannia Shipyards.
Q: How much does Britannia Shipyards cost?
A: Britannia Shipyards is free to visit.
Q: What are the opening hours of Britannia Shipyards?
A: Britannia Shipyards keeps these hours: Mon–Thu closed; Fri–Sun 10:00–16:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Britannia Shipyards?
A: Britannia Shipyards: A dry weekend day between 28 November and 31 December, when Heritage Holidays brings free festive activities to the site.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://stevestonheritage.ca/visit/britannia-shipyards-national-historic-site/ https://stevestonheritage.ca/visit/britannia-shipyards-national-historic-site/plan-your-visit/ https://stevestonheritage.ca/visit/britannia-shipyards-national-historic-site/about/ https://stevestonheritage.ca/visit/britannia-shipyards-national-historic-site/things-to-do/ https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/visit/hours-admissions/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt401.pdf https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1702,49.1208;-123.1836948,49.1263573?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1122190,49.2861789;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/736329120

### Canada Place
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/canada-place
Type: Sight
Also known as: Canada Place Vancouver, Canada Place sails, Canadian Trail, Canada Place North Point
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4
Coordinates: 49.28840, -123.11210
Kind: Landmark
Hours: Canada Place posts no opening hours for its outdoor promenade and plaza. The five sails light up every evening from dusk to dawn.
Entry: Free
Prices: Walking the promenade and the Canadian Trail costs nothing. Flyover and the Westcoast Sightseeing tours sold at the Welcome Centre charge their own prices.
Best time: Come at noon to hear the Heritage Horns, or after dark when the sails are lit in their evening colours.
With children: Good with children
Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://www.canadaplace.ca/
Summary: Canada Place suits a free first hour on Vancouver's waterfront, with harbour and mountain views from the Canadian Trail and the North Point, and the catch is that the whole walk is outdoors, so a wet December day pushes you inside to Flyover fast.

Canada Place opened as the Canada Pavilion for Expo 86 on 2 May 1986, and its five white sails have marked the downtown waterfront ever since. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority owns and runs it, and the building holds the cruise terminal, the Vancouver Convention Centre's East Building, the Pan Pacific Hotel and Flyover. The free part is outside. Walk the Canadian Trail along the west promenade, where 13 equal sections stand for the 10 provinces and three territories, out to the North Point for a view across the port to Stanley Park and the mountains above North Vancouver.
The port authority says its Vancouver offices sit on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. At the start of the trail you'll meet the Indigenous art installation "Salish Sea, the Journey Within" from Susan Point's Coast Salish Arts. Point made it with her sons Thomas Cannell and Brent Sparrow, and it went in during 2021.
BC Hydro built the Heritage Horns as a centennial project in 1967. They now sit on the Pan Pacific's roof and have played the first four notes of O Canada at noon every day since 1994. After dark the sails glow in colours chosen for a charity or a day of recognition, and on other nights they show Canada Place's own red, orange, white, green and blue.
Christmas at Canada Place didn't happen in 2025, because construction on the west promenade got in the way, and the port authority said it would reimagine the event. By mid-October 2026 it had announced nothing for this year, so check the events page in November.

Tips:
- Stand at the North Point a few minutes before noon to hear the Heritage Horns.
- The Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre is closed to the public until further notice, so don't build a visit around it.
- Drivers can use the Indigo parkade under Canada Place, which you enter at the foot of Howe Street.
- Staff at the Welcome Centre under the giant maple leaf in the main plaza answer questions and sell Westcoast Sightseeing tours.

Q: Is Canada Place free to visit?
A: Yes. The promenade, the Canadian Trail and the North Point at Canada Place cost nothing to walk, and only attractions inside such as Flyover charge.
Q: Is there Christmas at Canada Place in 2026?
A: Canada Place had not announced Christmas at Canada Place for 2026 by 16 October 2026. It cancelled the 2025 event because of construction on the west promenade and said it planned to reimagine it.
Q: How do I get to Canada Place by transit?
A: Ride the SkyTrain, the SeaBus or the West Coast Express to Waterfront Station. Canada Place is a 6-minute walk from the station by OpenStreetMap routing.
Q: When do the Canada Place sails light up?
A: The five sails at Canada Place light up every evening from dusk to dawn, in colours for a featured cause or in Canada Place's own red, orange, white, green and blue.
Q: How much does Canada Place cost?
A: Canada Place is free to visit.
Q: What are the opening hours of Canada Place?
A: Canada Place is open canada Place posts no opening hours for its outdoor promenade and plaza. The five sails light up every evening from dusk to dawn.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.canadaplace.ca/ https://www.canadaplace.ca/plan-your-visit https://www.canadaplace.ca/exhibits-and-experiences https://www.canadaplace.ca/history https://www.canadaplace.ca/about-0 https://www.canadaplace.ca/sails-light https://www.canadaplace.ca/article/sails-light-november-december-schedule https://www.canadaplace.ca/event/christmas-canada-place https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/223635729 https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1122190,49.2861789;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1032014

### Capilano River Regional Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/capilano-river-regional-park
Type: Sight
Also known as: Capilano River Park, Cleveland Dam, Capilano Canyon, Coho Loop, Capilano Pacific Trail
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.36020, -123.11050
Kind: Park
Hours: Metro Vancouver opens the park from 7 am to 7 pm from 6 October to 2 November 2026 and from 7 am to 6 pm from 3 November to 31 December. It had not posted hours for 2027 when we checked.
Entry: Free
Prices: Entry is free. Commercial tour buses and limousines pay to park in the hatchery lot at the end of Capilano Park Road.
Best time: Pick a clear day for the view from Cleveland Dam up Capilano Lake to the Lions, and finish your walk before the gates close at 6 pm from 3 November.
With children: Good with children
By bike: Bikes may use the East Service Road and the path across Cleveland Dam. South of Rabbit Lane they may also ride the Capilano Pacific Trail, and riders yield to walkers everywhere. Racks stand in the Cleveland Dam area and near the hatchery.
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/capilano-river-regional-park
Summary: Capilano River Regional Park in North Vancouver suits walkers who want a free canyon and forest outing with a view up Capilano Lake to the Lions from Cleveland Dam. The Capilano River Hatchery inside the park has been closed to visitors since 1 October 2026, so this winter's visit is about the canyon and the dam.

Metro Vancouver runs this park along the Capilano River canyon below Cleveland Dam, and it costs nothing to walk in. From the top of the dam the view runs north up Capilano Lake to the Lions on a clear day. The Second Canyon Viewpoint Trail drops below the dam to look back up at it, and its path is wide and firm enough for a wheelchair. The Capilano Pacific Trail links the dam area with the stretch near the Capilano Suspension Bridge through tall west coast forest.
Coho Loop Trail makes a 1 km circuit from near the hatchery over the Cable Pool and Pipeline bridges. The views drop into the steep-sided canyon, and tall Douglas firs stand over the path. The hatchery itself belongs to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and it shut its doors to the public for construction on 1 October 2026. Metro Vancouver is building a new viewing platform at Cable Pool as well, so expect short delays and closures on the Coho Loop through the fall.
Treat the river with care in every season. Water released over Cleveland Dam can raise the Capilano fast, and a public warning system along the banks sounds and flashes alarms if a large release comes without notice. The deep pools look calm and hide strong currents in very cold water, and Metro Vancouver marks the park no swimming. Some trails run beside sheer drops on unstable slopes, so stay on them and obey the signs.
Metro Vancouver warns that bears and cougars live in the park, so keep food and garbage packed away. BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed dangerous wildlife. Picnic tables sit near Cleveland Dam and opposite the hatchery, and adults may drink alcohol in the marked area by the dam from 11 am until sunset. Charcoal barbecues are banned, and propane stoves are allowed only at picnic tables with someone watching them.

Tips:
- Check the closures list on Metro Vancouver's park page before you set out, since several bridges and trail sections are shut this season.
- If you fish the river, sign up through Metro Vancouver for notices from the Capilano River public warning system, and wear a personal flotation device as the park strongly recommends.

Q: Is the Capilano River Hatchery open?
A: No. Fisheries and Oceans Canada closed the Capilano River Hatchery in Capilano River Regional Park to the public for construction from 1 October 2026.
Q: Is Capilano River Regional Park free?
A: Yes. Capilano River Regional Park charges no entry. Commercial tour buses and limousines pay to park in the hatchery lot.
Q: What are the hours at Capilano River Regional Park?
A: Capilano River Regional Park opens from 7 am to 7 pm until 2 November 2026 and from 7 am to 6 pm from 3 November to 31 December 2026.
Q: Can you swim in the Capilano River?
A: No. Metro Vancouver marks Capilano River Regional Park no swimming and warns that water released over Cleveland Dam can raise the river quickly.
Q: How much does Capilano River Regional Park cost?
A: Capilano River Regional Park is free to visit.
Q: When is the best time to visit Capilano River Regional Park?
A: Capilano River Regional Park: Pick a clear day for the view from Cleveland Dam up Capilano Lake to the Lions, and finish your walk before the gates close at 6 pm from 3 November.
Q: Can you get to Capilano River Regional Park by bike?
A: Bikes may use the East Service Road and the path across Cleveland Dam. South of Rabbit Lane they may also ride the Capilano Pacific Trail, and riders yield to walkers everywhere. Racks stand in the Cleveland Dam area and near the hatchery.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/capilano-river-regional-park https://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/11149.html https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/55478075 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5035366

### Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/capilano-suspension-bridge-park
Type: Sight
Also known as: Capilano Suspension Bridge, Capilano Bridge, Capilano Canyon Lights, Canyon Lights, Capilano Cliffwalk, Treetops Adventure
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Edgemont Village
Address: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
Coordinates: 49.34270, -123.11600
Kind: Suspension bridge
Hours: Hours change through the year. Canyon Lights runs from 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. The park opens from 11 am to 9 pm for it and closes on Christmas Day. Guests may stay in the park for an hour after the posted closing time.
Closed: 25 December
Entry: $76.95 per adult (2026)
Prices: One timed ticket covers every attraction in the park, Canyon Lights included, and you can stay as long as you like once inside. Adults and seniors pay less online than at the window. Guests using wheelchairs get in free. BC residents can buy an annual pass for the price of one regular day's admission.
Time needed: 2.5 hours
Best time: Go after dark during Canyon Lights, which runs from 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. The park says availability runs short at peak times, so book an arrival window ahead.
With children: Good with children
Address: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
By bike: Free bike racks stand across Capilano Road from the main entrance outside the Bridge House, and the North Shore e-bike share has a parking zone beside them. Bikes and e-scooters can't go into the attractions. The park warns that the ride up from the Lions Gate Bridge is hilly and parts of Capilano Road have no bike lane.
Price from: $76.95 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.capbridge.com/
Booking: https://www.capbridge.com/tickets-and-hours/
Summary: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver suits first-time visitors who want the canyon crossing and the rainforest walkways on one ticket, and its free shuttle runs from Canada Place all year. An adult pays $76.95 online in 2026 plus GST, and every ticket is a timed entry you book ahead.

A bridge has swung across this canyon since 1889. Today's span runs 137 metres and hangs 70 metres above the Capilano River, and the entrance sits on Capilano Road above the river's east bank. Crossing takes five to 15 minutes. The park reckons the whole visit takes two to two and a half hours on average.
Treetops Adventure strings seven small suspension bridges between platforms up to 33 metres above the forest floor. Cliffwalk is a cantilevered walkway that clings to the granite wall of the canyon for 213 metres. At its highest it stands about 90 metres above the canyon floor. The Story Centre fills in the history with old photographs and artifacts. Free guided talks run all year, and the day's schedule is posted at the entrance.
From 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 the park turns into Canyon Lights and opens from 11 am to 9 pm every day except Christmas. Lights cover the bridge, and Wildlight projects West Coast animals such as black bears and great horned owls onto the rainforest in 3D. Canyon Lights comes with regular admission. The park suggests booking an arrival time ahead and taking the free shuttle on the busiest nights.
Tickets come in 30-minute arrival windows at weekends and on holidays and one-hour windows on weekdays, and you can stay for an hour after closing. Anyone under 15 needs to come with someone 18 or older. Leashed dogs are welcome. The park stays open in the rain, and the gift shop sells umbrellas if you forget one.

Tips:
- Take the free shuttle from Canada Place, the Hyatt Regency or the Blue Horizon Hotel, and keep your ticket handy, because the ride back needs proof of admission. The 2026/27 timetable gives 25 minutes from Canada Place to the park by way of the two hotels, and the park puts the trip at about 20 minutes in light traffic, so check the seasonal departures in the shuttle PDF for your date.
- Cruise passengers can drop bags at the shuttle stop at Canada Place for free same-day storage at the park.
- Buy tickets only on capbridge.com or from authorized partners. The park won't honour tickets sold through capbridge.ltd or capilanobridge.com.
- Driving in, expect $9 for up to three hours in the small lot, and follow staff to the free overflow lots with their shuttle when it fills.

Q: How much does Capilano Suspension Bridge cost?
A: An adult ticket to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park costs $76.95 online or $79.95 at the window in 2026, plus GST. Seniors pay $71.95 online, youth aged 13 to 17 pay $49.95 and children aged 6 to 12 pay $29.95. Children 5 and under get in free.
Q: Is there a free shuttle to Capilano Suspension Bridge?
A: Yes. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park runs a free shuttle all year from Canada Place, the Hyatt Regency and the Blue Horizon Hotel in downtown Vancouver. The return trip needs proof of park admission.
Q: When is Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge?
A: Canyon Lights runs from 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, open from 11 am to 9 pm. The park closes on 25 December, and Canyon Lights comes with regular admission.
Q: Is Capilano Suspension Bridge wheelchair accessible?
A: No. None of the suspended walkways at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is wheelchair accessible, and that includes the bridge. Guests using wheelchairs get in free and can use the Story Centre, the shops and the restaurants.
Q: Is Capilano Suspension Bridge open when it rains?
A: Yes. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park stays open in the rain, and its gift shop sells umbrellas.
Q: What are the opening hours of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?
A: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–20:00.
Q: How long do you need at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?
A: Plan about 2.5 hours at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Q: When is the best time to visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?
A: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: Go after dark during Canyon Lights, which runs from 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. The park says availability runs short at peak times, so book an arrival window ahead.
Q: Can you get to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park by bike?
A: Free bike racks stand across Capilano Road from the main entrance outside the Bridge House, and the North Shore e-bike share has a parking zone beside them. Bikes and e-scooters can't go into the attractions. The park warns that the ride up from the Lions Gate Bridge is hilly and parts of Capilano Road have no bike lane.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.capbridge.com/tickets-and-hours/ https://www.capbridge.com/park-attractions/ https://www.capbridge.com/events/canyon-lights/ https://www.capbridge.com/shuttle-schedule/ https://www.capbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/CSBP_Shuttleschedule_Full.pdf https://www.capbridge.com/getting-here/ https://www.capbridge.com/faq/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/60608401 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q862283

### Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/dr-sun-yat-sen-classical-chinese-garden
Type: Sight
Also known as: Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden, Sun Yat-Sen Garden, Chinese Garden Vancouver, Vancouver Chinese Garden
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Address: 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Coordinates: 49.27960, -123.10390
Kind: Garden
Hours: Last entry is at 3:30 pm. Private events and rentals can change the hours, and the garden points visitors to its Google listing for the latest.
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
Entry: $16 per adult (2026)
Prices: Adults pay $16, seniors $13 and students $12, and an adult annual pass costs $40. Royal BC Museum members get 20% off daily admission with their card and photo ID. The garden's page doesn't say whether GST is included.
Best time: A weekday morning before lunch, which the garden itself names as its quietest time.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Price from: $16 per adult (2026)
Website: https://vancouverchinesegarden.com/
Booking: https://vancouverchinesegarden.com/visit/
Summary: The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden suits a slow hour in Chinatown under covered walkways, and the trade-off is a short week, since it opens only Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 4 pm.

The garden opened in 1986 as a Ming dynasty-style garden home. Its society says it was the first full-scale classical Chinese garden built outside China, and community members made it together with the Government of Canada and the People's Republic of China. The City of Vancouver acknowledges that its land is the unceded traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).
Covered walkways keep the rain off. The Hall of One Hundred Rivers is the only heated room, so keep your coat on in December. The Jade Water Pond has no railing, and staff will walk with you if the edge worries you.
Barrett Bai plays the guzheng over jasmine tea every Sunday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm until 20 December 2026, except 22 November, and it comes with admission. Public tea ceremonies run on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am, 11:45 am and 1 pm, with eight places at each. The garden also stages special events at Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The garden allows handheld cameras only. Tripods, selfie sticks, drones and lighting rigs are banned under its own policy, and staged photo shoots aren't allowed during public hours. Food and drink stay outside. Eat in the courtyard by the entrance or in Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park next door.

Tips:
- Book admission ahead, because the garden says visitors who haven't registered can be turned away when it is managing numbers.
- During Lunar New Year the garden hosts big school groups on weekdays, so come on a weekend morning then.
- To get back to Canada Place, walk 9 minutes to Stadium–Chinatown station, ride the Expo Line 5 minutes to Waterfront and walk 6 more. The straight walk takes 22 minutes by OpenStreetMap routing.
- The garden staff will suggest a Chinatown lunch spot if you ask at the desk.

Q: When is the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden open?
A: The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden opens Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 4 pm, with last entry at 3:30 pm. It closes on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the garden asks visitors to check its Google listing for changes.
Q: How much is the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden?
A: Adult admission to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is $16, seniors pay $13 and students $12. A family ticket for two adults and up to three children under 17 costs $32.
Q: Can you visit the Chinese garden in the rain?
A: Yes. The walkways at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden are covered, and the Hall of One Hundred Rivers is the only heated room, so dress warmly.
Q: What are the opening hours of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden?
A: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 09:30–16:00.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://vancouverchinesegarden.com/ https://vancouverchinesegarden.com/visit/ https://vancouverchinesegarden.com/visit/accessibility/ https://vancouverchinesegarden.com/visit/tours/garden-tours/ https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1039,49.2796;-123.1093110,49.2793980?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1039,49.2796;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1122190,49.2861789;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/456158488 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q741730

### Eagle Run dyke
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/eagle-run-dyke
Type: Sight
Also known as: Eagle Run, Eagle Run dike, Eagle Run viewing shelter, Brackendale eagle viewing, Squamish eagle viewing
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: Government Road, across from 41015 Government Road, Brackendale, Squamish, BC
Coordinates: 49.74910, -123.14180
Kind: Viewpoint
Hours: Tourism Squamish says the Eagle Run viewing shelter is open year-round. Volunteers clear snow from the ramp when they can, so winter access is more limited.
Prices: Watching from the dyke and the viewing shelter is free.
Best time: BC Parks puts the peak in November and December, with good numbers into January. Tourism Squamish suggests early morning, when the eagles hunt after a long cold night, or 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, when they leave their feeding areas for the roosts.
With children: Good with children
Address: Government Road, across from 41015 Government Road, Brackendale, Squamish, BC
Website: https://www.exploresquamish.com/things-to-do/activities-adventures/eagle-viewing/
Summary: The Eagle Run dyke in Brackendale is where to watch the bald eagles that winter on the Squamish River, and it suits anyone in the Sea to Sky from November to January with binoculars. BC Parks closes the eagles' own park across the river all winter, so you watch from this bank and keep your distance.

Chum salmon running up the Squamish River and the rivers that feed it draw bald eagles from across the Pacific Northwest and BC's interior from November to February, BC Parks says. In the 1994 winter count Squamish logged a world record of 3,769 eagles. The birds roost and feed inside Brackendale Eagles Park on the river's west bank, and BC Parks gives that park no road access or river crossing.
The Squamish River valley lies in the territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Viewing happens from the Eagle Run dyke on the east bank, across from the BC Easter Seals camp at 41015 Government Road. The viewing shelter there carries an interpretive display on the eagles and the chum salmon they feed on. In season, Squamish EagleWatch volunteers count the birds on the dyke every day and post the numbers online, and Tourism Squamish puts the winter's eagles at more than 1,300.
Tourism Squamish asks watchers to stay on the dyke and off the gravel bars and private land, and to keep dogs on a leash. It also asks for binoculars or a long lens in place of a drone. An eagle chased off its food on the shore might not return to it, and it needs that energy to get through the winter.

Tips:
- Check Squamish EagleWatch's daily count online before you drive up.
- Stop at the Squamish Adventure Centre for a map of viewing spots, since Tourism Squamish says every eagle tour is self-guided for now.
- Pair the dyke with the Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery, open 9 am to 3 pm daily, where you can watch salmon and eagles and use the washrooms.
- Keep food packed away, because BC Parks lists black bears and cougars in the eagles' park and BC's Wildlife Act makes feeding them an offence.

Q: When is the best time to see eagles in Brackendale?
A: BC Parks puts the peak of the Brackendale eagle season in November and December, with good numbers into January. Tourism Squamish recommends early morning and 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, when the eagles move between their feeding areas and their roosts.
Q: Where do you watch the eagles in Squamish?
A: Watch from the Eagle Run dyke on Government Road in Brackendale, across from the BC Easter Seals camp at 41015 Government Road. BC Parks closes Brackendale Eagles Park on the far bank to recreation from 1 October to 31 March.
Q: Is eagle viewing at the Eagle Run dyke free?
A: Yes. Watching from the Eagle Run dyke and its viewing shelter costs nothing, and Tourism Squamish says the shelter is open year-round.
Q: Should you fly a drone to see the Brackendale eagles?
A: No. Tourism Squamish's ethical viewing guidelines ask visitors not to use drones around the eagles and to bring binoculars or telephoto lenses instead.
Q: What are the opening hours of Eagle Run dyke?
A: Eagle Run dyke is open tourism Squamish says the Eagle Run viewing shelter is open year-round. Volunteers clear snow from the ramp when they can, so winter access is more limited.
Q: When is the best time to visit Eagle Run dyke?
A: Eagle Run dyke: BC Parks puts the peak in November and December, with good numbers into January. Tourism Squamish suggests early morning, when the eagles hunt after a long cold night, or 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, when they leave their feeding areas for the roosts.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/brackendale-eagles-park/ https://bcparks.ca/page-data/brackendale-eagles-park/page-data.json https://www.exploresquamish.com/things-to-do/activities-adventures/eagle-viewing/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/89656449 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/241054348

### Flyover in Vancouver
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/flyover-vancouver
Type: Sight
Also known as: FlyOver Canada, Flyover Canada Place, Awaken Canada, Soar with Santa
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 201-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Coordinates: 49.28920, -123.11040
Kind: Flight ride
Hours: Showtimes start every 15 to 20 minutes through the day.
Entry: $31 per adult (2026)
Prices: Prices move with the date. In October 2026 the tickets page listed a single experience at $31 online in advance and $38 to $40 at the gate, depending on the day, and a double at $46.50 online. The booking calendar showed $38 an adult and $28 a child for Saturday 17 October, with lower rates for BC residents. Flyover's pages don't say whether tax is included.
Time needed: 60 min
Best time: Any day from 20 November to 2 January if you want Soar with Santa, booked online beforehand for the lower price.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 201-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Price from: $31 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.experienceflyover.com/vancouver/
Booking: https://www.experienceflyover.com/vancouver/tickets-prices/
Summary: Flyover in Vancouver suits families and first-time visitors who want to see Canada from the air in half an hour without leaving Canada Place, and the trade-off is paying $40 at the gate in October 2026 for an adult ride that flies for 8 to 10 minutes.

The ride opened at Canada Place in August 2012 as FlyOver Canada and now calls itself Flyover in Vancouver. A visit starts with a pre-show of 6 to 8 minutes and a short safety briefing. Then the motion seats lift you in front of a spherical screen for 8 to 10 minutes of flight, with wind and mist on your face. Flyover says the whole thing lasts 25 to 30 minutes and suggests allowing 40 to 60 minutes for a single feature.
Awaken Canada runs all year and flies from Arctic landscapes to the oceans. The Halloween film HowlOver Canada began on 15 October 2026. Soar with Santa takes over the holidays from 20 November to 2 January, and the double feature with Awaken Canada knocks half off the second film.
Every rider must stand at least 102 cm (40 inches) tall, and children 13 and under need someone 14 or older with them. Flyover follows the industry advice that pregnant guests shouldn't ride. In its own words, Flyover sits on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Tips:
- Book online for the lowest price, even on the day you ride.
- Tickets bought from Flyover refund up to 24 hours before your showtime, and you can change the date or time up to 2 hours before.
- A companion of a paying guest who uses a wheelchair rides free. Call 1-855-463-4822 to book the companion ticket and a wheelchair spot, since each showtime has a cap on wheelchairs.
- Closed captions run on your own phone in English and French during the pre-show, though the flight itself has none.

Q: How long is Flyover in Vancouver?
A: The full Flyover experience in Vancouver lasts 25 to 30 minutes, and the flight itself runs 8 to 10 minutes. Flyover suggests allowing 40 to 60 minutes for one feature.
Q: How much does Flyover in Vancouver cost?
A: In October 2026 Flyover in Vancouver listed a single experience at $40 at the gate or $31 online in advance. Prices change by date, and the booking calendar showed $38 an adult and $28 a child for 17 October.
Q: Is there a height requirement for Flyover?
A: Yes. Every rider at Flyover in Vancouver must be at least 102 cm (40 inches) tall.
Q: Is Flyover the same as FlyOver Canada?
A: Yes. FlyOver Canada opened at Canada Place in 2012, and the attraction now goes by Flyover in Vancouver.
Q: What are the opening hours of Flyover in Vancouver?
A: Flyover in Vancouver keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–19:30.
Q: When is the best time to visit Flyover in Vancouver?
A: Flyover in Vancouver: Any day from 20 November to 2 January if you want Soar with Santa, booked online beforehand for the lower price.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.experienceflyover.com/vancouver/ https://www.experienceflyover.com/vancouver/tickets-prices/ https://www.experienceflyover.com/vancouver/plan-your-visit/faqs/ https://www.experienceflyover.com/vancouver/terms-conditions/ https://www.canadaplace.ca/history https://www.canadaplace.ca/plan-your-visit https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4087855383

### Granville Island
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/granville-island
Type: Sight
Also known as: Granville Island Public Market, Granville Island Vancouver, Net Loft
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.27099, -123.13532
Kind: District
Hours: These are the Public Market's hours. The Net Loft opens 10 am to 6 pm, and studios, theatres and restaurants set their own.
Closed: The Public Market closes on 25 and 26 December, 1 January and every Monday in January.
Entry: Free
Prices: Granville Island charges no entry. You pay only for what you buy, eat or book.
Best time: Go on a weekday morning soon after the 9 am opening, and pick Tuesday to Sunday in January.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://granvilleisland.com/
Summary: Granville Island suits food lovers and anyone with a wet afternoon to fill, because the Public Market is indoors and open daily from 9 am to 6 pm, and the trade-off comes in January, when the market shuts every Monday for maintenance.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation manages Granville Island, and CMHC acknowledges that the island sits on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. The island's own site calls the Public Market the jewel in its crown. Inside you'll find food and farm stalls with produce fresh from the ocean or the oven, and Market Artisans selling handmade goods beside them.
Early birds can buy coffee at Blue Parrot and JJ Bean from 7:30 am and at Petit Ami from 8:30 am, before the stalls open at 9. The Net Loft across the way opens 10 am to 6 pm. Through the winter the market keeps its 9 am to 6 pm day. It opens on statutory holidays apart from 25 and 26 December and 1 January, and it closes every Monday in January for annual maintenance.
Evenings bring improv. Theatresports runs on the island through 19 December 2026, and the 39th Vancouver Writers Fest comes to Granville Island from 18 to 25 October 2026. After a show, catch the 50 at West 2nd Avenue and Anderson by the island entrance. It reaches Waterfront Station in 20 minutes on TransLink's September 2026 timetable.

Tips:
- Plan a January visit for Tuesday to Sunday, since the Public Market closes on Mondays that month.
- Ride the 50 from Waterfront Station and get off at West 2nd Avenue at Anderson, by the Granville Island entrance.
- From June to early September the market stays open to 7 pm from Thursday to Sunday and on statutory holidays.
- On a dry day the Aquabus crosses from the Hornby Street dock to the island every 5 minutes, and its routes take bikes.

Q: What are the Granville Island Public Market hours?
A: The Granville Island Public Market opens daily from 9 am to 6 pm. From 4 June to 7 September in 2026 it stayed open to 7 pm from Thursday to Sunday and on statutory holidays.
Q: Is the Granville Island Public Market open on holidays?
A: Yes, except on 25 and 26 December and 1 January. The Granville Island Public Market also closes on Mondays in January for annual maintenance.
Q: Is Granville Island free?
A: Yes. Walking onto Granville Island and into the Public Market costs nothing, and you pay only for what you buy.
Q: How do I get to Granville Island from downtown?
A: Take the 50 bus from Waterfront Station to the Granville Island entrance, or cross False Creek by Aquabus from the Hornby Street dock, which runs every 5 minutes.
Q: How much does Granville Island cost?
A: Granville Island is free to visit.
Q: When is the best time to visit Granville Island?
A: Granville Island: Go on a weekday morning soon after the 9 am opening, and pick Tuesday to Sunday in January.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20261012195901/https://granvilleisland.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20260823082946/https://granvilleisland.com/public-market https://theaquabus.com/ https://theaquabus.com/dock/1-hornby-street/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt050.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1122190,49.2861789;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/58754861 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1231423

### Grouse Mountain
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/grouse-mountain
Type: Sight
Also known as: Grouse, Grouse Mountain sightseeing, Grouse Mountain Mountain Admission, Blue Grouse Gondola, Red Skyride, Peak of Vancouver
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Coordinates: 49.37910, -123.08270
Kind: Mountain
Hours: Grouse posts each day's hours on its Today on Grouse page. On 16 October 2026 it listed mountain access from 9 am to 9 pm, and the Grizzly Bear Habitat kept the same hours. Altitudes Bistro and The Observatory reopen on 17 October 2026 after renovations.
Entry: $89 per adult (2026)
Prices: A Mountain Admission Ticket covers the ride up and down and the mountaintop attractions that are open that day, and it is good only for the date you pick. Lower Mainland residents pay a lower rate, with the family ticket at $179. Guests who arrive by transit get $10 off at Guest Services, and that discount can't be combined with other offers. Grouse's pages don't say whether GST is included in these prices.
Best time: Go on a clear evening for the city lights below. Once winter sets in, the Light Walk around Blue Grouse Lake opens from dusk.
With children: Good with children
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Price from: $89 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/
Booking: https://www.grousemountain.com/products/mountain-admission
Summary: Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver suits visitors who want the view over Vancouver from a mountaintop without hiking, because the Blue Grouse Gondola lifts you from the bus stop to the top in five and a half minutes. A Mountain Admission Ticket costs an adult $89 in 2026, and the older Red Skyride is closed for new cabins this winter.

Buy a Mountain Admission Ticket and ride the Blue Grouse Gondola, which opened on 12 December 2024 and makes the climb in 5.5 minutes in eight-person cabins. The Red Skyride beside it closed on 28 September 2026 for the first full replacement of its 1976 cabins. Its new cabins will hold up to 95 people behind bigger windows and carry fold-out benches for guests who need a seat. Grouse hasn't set a reopening date.
At the top, the Grizzly Bear Habitat and the Theatre in the Sky come with your ticket, and so do the ranger and owl talks. The Lumberjack Show and the Peak Chairlift are closed for the season. Once the snow comes, Mountain Admission also covers the Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park and the mountaintop Skating Pond, where skates rented for $10 for adults and $6 for children in 2025/26. After dark the Light Walk starts at a glowing tunnel beside the pond and circles Blue Grouse Lake for no extra charge, and Grouse suggests snowshoes or cleats on its slippery paths.
Ride the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and take the 236 to the base. Grouse puts the bus ride at about 25 minutes, and Guest Services takes $10 off your ticket when you arrive by transit. Buy the return SeaBus fare before you leave downtown, because a cash fare paid on the bus home covers the bus alone. The free summer shuttle from Canada Place has stopped for the year. Skiing has its own lift tickets, and the resort page covers those.

Tips:
- Check Today on Grouse on the morning you go, since attractions open and close with the weather and the season.
- Lower Mainland residents should buy at the resident rate, which saves $15 on an adult ticket and $50 on a family ticket.
- Grouse limits online orders to 10 tickets, so a bigger group books through Guest Services on 604-980-9311.
- Hikers coming up the BCMC Trail can buy a single downhill ride for the trip down.

Q: How much is a Mountain Admission ticket at Grouse Mountain?
A: A Mountain Admission Ticket at Grouse Mountain costs $89 for an adult in 2026, or $74 at the Lower Mainland resident rate. A family ticket for two adults and two children costs $229, or $179 for Lower Mainland residents.
Q: Is the Grouse Mountain Skyride open?
A: No. The Red Skyride at Grouse Mountain has been closed since 28 September 2026 while its cabins are replaced. The Blue Grouse Gondola carries everyone up, and Grouse will announce when the Skyride reopens.
Q: What can you do on Grouse Mountain in winter without skiing?
A: A Mountain Admission Ticket at Grouse Mountain covers the Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park and the mountaintop Skating Pond once they open for the winter. The Light Walk around Blue Grouse Lake opens at dusk at no extra charge.
Q: How do you get to Grouse Mountain without a car?
A: Take the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and bus 236 to the base of Grouse Mountain, about 25 minutes on the bus. Guest Services takes $10 off a Mountain Admission ticket for guests who arrive by transit.
Q: What are the opening hours of Grouse Mountain?
A: Grouse Mountain is open grouse posts each day's hours on its Today on Grouse page. On 16 October 2026 it listed mountain access from 9 am to 9 pm, and the Grizzly Bear Habitat kept the same hours. Altitudes Bistro and The Observatory reopen on 17 October 2026 after renovations.
Q: When is the best time to visit Grouse Mountain?
A: Grouse Mountain: Go on a clear evening for the city lights below. Once winter sets in, the Light Walk around Blue Grouse Lake opens from dusk.
Checked: 2026-10-17
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### Gulf of Georgia Cannery
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/gulf-of-georgia-cannery
Type: Sight
Also known as: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Steveston cannery, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Steveston
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Address: 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
Coordinates: 49.12470, -123.18690
Kind: Museum
Hours: The cannery opens daily and asks visitors to check its hours page for special closures.
Entry: $14.75 per adult (2026)
Prices: Adults pay $14.75 and seniors $12.50, at the fees in force since 1 January 2024. Youth 17 and under get in free, as at every Parks Canada site, and society members are free too. The cannery doesn't say whether GST is included.
Best time: Any wet winter day, as long as you bring a warm layer for the cold building over the water.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
Price from: $14.75 per adult (2026)
Website: https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/
Booking: https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/visit/hours-admissions/
Summary: The Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston suits families on a wet day, since youth 17 and under get in free and the old canning line tells the West Coast fishing story up close, and the trade-off is the chill, because the building stands over the water and runs colder inside than out.

The cannery building went up in 1894, and the site became a National Historic Site in 1976. It stopped processing fish three years later, and Parks Canada took title in 1984. Since 1994 the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society has run visitor operations for Parks Canada. The society names the mouth of the Fraser River as the ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking peoples.
One ticket covers the whole day, so you can walk out to Fisherman's Wharf for lunch and come back. You can take photos and video for personal use with handheld gear, and flash is allowed. Food and drink stay outside the museum, and pets aren't allowed in apart from guide and service dogs.
Steveston's Winter in the Village runs from 19 November to 31 December 2026, with lights and free family events through the village. Down at the wharf, the Steveston Harbour Authority warns that a wild sea lion hangs around the public sales float. Feeding it is illegal and dangerous, and disturbing a marine mammal breaks the federal Marine Mammal Regulations.

Tips:
- Organized groups of 10 or more must book ahead on 604-664-9009.
- For Canada Place, walk 5 minutes to Steveston Exchange and ride the 401 for 22 minutes to Richmond–Brighouse at midday on TransLink's September 2026 timetable. The Canada Line takes 26 more to Waterfront, and Canada Place is a 6-minute walk.
- The cannery has paid parking and limited free street parking in the village.

Q: How much is the Gulf of Georgia Cannery?
A: Admission to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is $14.75 for adults and $12.50 for seniors in 2026, and youth 17 and under get in free.
Q: Is the Gulf of Georgia Cannery open in winter?
A: Yes. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm, and it posts special closures on its hours page.
Q: How do I get to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery from downtown Vancouver?
A: Ride the Canada Line to Richmond–Brighouse and take the 401 bus to Steveston Exchange. The two rides take 48 minutes by TransLink's timetables, before any wait, and the cannery is a 5-minute walk from the exchange.
Q: What are the opening hours of Gulf of Georgia Cannery?
A: Gulf of Georgia Cannery keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Gulf of Georgia Cannery?
A: Gulf of Georgia Cannery: Any wet winter day, as long as you bring a warm layer for the cold building over the water.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/visit/hours-admissions/ https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/georgia/info https://stevestonharbour.com/fishermans-wharf/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/events/winter-in-the-village/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt401.pdf https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1869,49.1247;-123.1836948,49.1263573?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1122190,49.2861789;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/107134311 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q788218

### Lighthouse Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/lighthouse-park
Type: Sight
Also known as: Lighthouse Park West Vancouver, Point Atkinson Lighthouse, Point Atkinson, Lighthouse Park West Van
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: Beacon Lane off Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.33430, -123.26140
Kind: Park
Hours: The District of West Vancouver opens Lighthouse Park from 7 am to 10 pm every day. Overnight parking is not allowed.
Entry: Free
Prices: Entry is free. Pay parking runs all year from 7 am to 10 pm at $5.08 an hour with taxes included, and there is no day rate. PayByPhone and hangTag add a convenience fee of $0.35 or $0.30 per transaction. West Van residents can apply for a free annual pass, and vehicles with Veteran or Memorial Cross plates or a valid accessible parking placard park free.
Best time: Come on a winter weekday morning, because the District warns that the small lot fills quickly whenever the weather is good.
With children: Good with children
Address: Beacon Lane off Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/lighthouse-park
Summary: Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver suits walkers who want old-growth coastal forest and a view of the Point Atkinson Lighthouse on short trails, and it costs nothing to walk in. The small lot off Beacon Lane charges $5.08 an hour all year with taxes included, and it fills quickly on fine days.

The Dominion government set aside 185 acres of forest behind the light station in 1881. The trees gave the lighthouse a dark backdrop and fuelled its steam foghorn, and that reserve became the park the District of West Vancouver manages today. The District counts about 75 hectares and calls the forest one of the remaining old-growth stands in the Lower Mainland. The trails are short, and some are hard enough going that the District asks for good walking shoes or boots.
Captain George Vancouver named Point Atkinson in 1792 for a friend he never identified. BC Geographical Names says the likeliest candidate is Thomas Atkinson. He later served as master of HMS Victory at Trafalgar. The first light here was lit on 17 March 1875. Contractor W.H. Rourke built the present tower in 1912 from reinforced concrete. It rises 18.3 metres on six sides, and Canada named it a national historic site in 1974 as an early example of that design. The light station grounds are closed to the public, so follow the trail map to the viewpoint that looks across to the tower.
During the Second World War the Department of National Defence put searchlights and guns on the point and billeted conscripts in barracks behind the light. The old enlisted men's dining hall now serves the Girl Guides as the Phyl Munday Nature House. Birders come for diving cormorants and soaring eagles, and the waters off the park are a Rockfish Protection Area.
West Van bans open fires all year, and in Lighthouse Park every kind of barbecue is banned as well. Smoking and vaping are not allowed in the District's parks or on its beaches. Dogs may run off leash on the trails if they stay on them, except on Birdsong Path, where they need a leash of two metres or less and each person may bring two at most.

Tips:
- On Marine Drive toward Horseshoe Bay, turn left onto Beacon Lane and follow the signs to the lot.
- Leave the tour bus at home, since the District allows no buses down Water Lane or into the park's lot.
- Use the toilets in the parking lot before you set off, because there are none out on the trails.
- The 250 trips signed Horseshoe Bay run along Marine Drive past the Beacon Lane turn-off, and the ones signed Dundarave turn back well short of it.

Q: Can you go inside the Point Atkinson Lighthouse?
A: No. The light station grounds at Point Atkinson in Lighthouse Park are closed to the public. A viewpoint on the park trails looks across to the 1912 tower.
Q: How much is parking at Lighthouse Park?
A: Parking at Lighthouse Park costs $5.08 an hour with taxes included, from 7 am to 10 pm every day of the year. West Van offers no day rate.
Q: Are dogs allowed in Lighthouse Park?
A: Yes. Dogs may be off leash on the Lighthouse Park trails, except on Birdsong Path, where West Van requires a leash no longer than two metres and allows two dogs per person.
Q: What are the hours at Lighthouse Park?
A: Lighthouse Park opens from 7 am to 10 pm every day, and its pay parking runs over the same hours.
Q: When is the best time to visit Lighthouse Park?
A: Lighthouse Park: Come on a winter weekday morning, because the District warns that the small lot fills quickly whenever the weather is good.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/lighthouse-park https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/destination-parks-pay-parking https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/dogs-parks https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/whytecliff-park https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=87 https://lpps.ca/history-of-lighthouse-park https://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/9827.html https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt250.pdf https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8314570 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1824686

### Lonsdale Quay Market
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/lonsdale-quay-market
Type: Sight
Also known as: Lonsdale Quay, The Quay, Lonsdale Quay Food Hall, Lonsdale Quay Market North Vancouver
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.31040, -123.08200
Kind: Market
Hours: The Level 1 market opens from 9 am to 7 pm every day. The Level 1 Food Hall opens at 10 am and runs until 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. The second level keeps 10 am to 6 pm. Some vendors stay open later, and the Quay posts a sheet saying who.
Entry: Free
Prices: Walking in costs nothing. You pay each counter for what you eat or buy.
Best time: Come on a weekday morning soon after the market opens at 9 am for the stalls, or after dark on a Friday or Saturday when the Food Hall runs until 11 pm.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://lonsdalequay.com/
Summary: Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver suits anyone stepping off the SeaBus with an hour to spare, because the market hall stands beside the terminal and opens at 9 am every day. The ground-floor stalls close at 7 pm, and after that only the Food Hall and its bar keep going.

The Quay opened on 12 April 1986 as a marketplace for Expo 86, and 2026 is its 40th year. Level 1 holds the market stalls from 9 am to 7 pm, and the shops on the second level open from 10 am to 6 pm. The SeaBus crosses from Waterfront Station in 12 minutes, and from the boat you are inside the building in about two.
The Food Hall is the newest part of the ground floor. It serves alcohol, and its long tables face the harbour through tall windows. The Mainstay Bar mixes cocktails and pours BC wine and beer from 16 taps. Order the siu mai or the spicy dan dan noodles at Heritage Asian Eatery, or fresh pasta from La Mano, which rolls its sheets by hand. For something to carry onto the boat, Butter Lane Bake Shop has macarons and a long list of breakfast sandwiches.
On a winter evening the Food Hall is the warm room on the waterfront. It stays open until 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. The Polygon Gallery stands next door and the Shipyards Skate Plaza is a few minutes east on foot. The City of North Vancouver acknowledges this ground as the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Tips:
- Look at the Food Hall calendar on the Quay's website before an evening visit, since that is where it posts what's on.
- Most ground-floor stalls shut at 7 pm, so shop for food to take home before then.

Q: What time does Lonsdale Quay Market open?
A: Lonsdale Quay Market opens at 9 am every day, and the Level 1 market stalls close at 7 pm. The Food Hall opens from 10 am to 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Q: How do you get to Lonsdale Quay from downtown Vancouver?
A: Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station. TransLink's crossing takes 12 minutes, and Lonsdale Quay Market stands beside the terminal in North Vancouver.
Q: Is Lonsdale Quay Market free to visit?
A: Yes. Entry to Lonsdale Quay Market is free, and you pay only at the stalls and counters you buy from.
Q: How much does Lonsdale Quay Market cost?
A: Lonsdale Quay Market is free to visit.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://lonsdalequay.com/ https://lonsdalequay.com/aboutus/ https://lonsdalequay.com/foodhall/ https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Truth-and-Reconciliation https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/384926388 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6674847 https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.11167,49.28569;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false

### Lynn Canyon Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/lynn-canyon-park
Type: Sight
Also known as: Lynn Canyon, Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, Lynn Valley suspension bridge, Twin Falls
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.34390, -123.01810
Kind: Park
Hours: The park opens daily from dawn to dusk, holidays included. The parking lot gates open at 7 am and close at 7 pm, and the District shifts the closing time with the season. The Ecology Centre opens on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm and on weekends and holidays from noon to 4 pm. From mid-April to September it opens at 10 am at weekends too.
Entry: Free
Prices: Walking in and crossing the bridge cost nothing, and the Ecology Centre asks for a donation. From 1 March to 31 October the main lot charges $3 an hour from 8 am to 6 pm with a four-hour limit, so parking is free from November to February. The east lot off the north end of Lillooet Road is free all year.
Best time: Come on a winter weekday morning, when the District's pay parking is off, and start back by mid-afternoon in December because the park closes at dusk.
With children: Good with children
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://ecologycentre.ca/plan-your-visit/
Summary: Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver suits anyone who wants a suspension bridge over a rainforest canyon for free, since the District of North Vancouver charges nothing to cross. The pools below look tempting in summer, and the water is cold enough to bring on hypothermia quickly.

Lynn Canyon opened as a municipal park in 1912, when the streetcar line to Lynn Valley was finished. A private suspension bridge opened that year as well, and it charged 10 cents a crossing. Today the rebuilt bridge hangs about 50 metres above Lynn Creek and costs nothing. At 250 hectares of west coast rainforest, the park is now the largest in the District of North Vancouver's system. The bridge reopened on 22 December 2025 after crews replaced the boardwalk and stairs on its east approach.
Start at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre at the end of Peters Road. Its nature exhibits explain the temperate rainforest, and the park naturalists will tell you what lives in it and hand you a trail map before you head down to the creek. In winter it opens on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm and on weekends from noon. Admission is by donation, and the café building nearby holds the public washrooms year round.
The canyon has a long record of deaths. The District of North Vancouver says more than 40 people have lost their lives in Lynn Canyon over the last 50 years, in a safety notice it published on 21 July 2025. A year earlier, Fire Chief Mike Danks warned of rocks hidden under the surface and very strong currents, and he said the water stays cold enough for hypothermia even in summer. Stay on the trails and behind the fences in every season. In 2024 police also patrolled the park to enforce the District bylaw that bans drinking alcohol there.
Dogs stay on a leash on the trails north of Twin Falls Bridge and may run off leash under control to the south of it. Phones work near the Ecology Centre, the café, the picnic area and the bridge, and the signal drops in parts of the canyon, so tell someone your route before you go deeper. Rangers patrol all year, and the first aid station beside the café is staffed from May to September.

Tips:
- Ride the 228 from Lonsdale Quay to Lynn Valley Road at Peters Road and walk 15 minutes down Peters Road, or take the 227 from Phibbs Exchange to Peters Road at Duval Road and walk five minutes.
- On a busy day, park in the free east lot off the north end of Lillooet Road near the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
- Leave a trip plan with someone before a longer walk, as North Shore Rescue asks, and carry its ten essentials even for a short outing.
- Tour and school buses need a District group bus permit to use either lot, and they may not drop off on the streets around the park.

Q: Is Lynn Canyon Park free?
A: Yes. Lynn Canyon Park and its suspension bridge are free, and the Ecology Centre runs on donations. Parking in the main lot costs $3 an hour from 1 March to 31 October.
Q: What are the hours at Lynn Canyon Park?
A: Lynn Canyon Park opens from dawn to dusk every day. Its parking lot gates open at 7 am and close at 7 pm, and the District changes the closing time with the season.
Q: Why is cliff jumping dangerous at Lynn Canyon?
A: Lynn Canyon's pools hide rocks under the surface and strong currents, the District of North Vancouver's fire chief warned in July 2024, and he said the water is cold enough for hypothermia even in summer. The District says more than 40 people have died in Lynn Canyon over the last 50 years.
Q: How do you get to Lynn Canyon by bus?
A: Take bus 228 from Lonsdale Quay to Lynn Valley Road at Peters Road and walk 15 minutes to Lynn Canyon Park. Bus 227 from Phibbs Exchange stops at Peters Road and Duval Road, and from there the park is a five-minute walk.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Lynn Canyon Park?
A: Yes. Dogs must be leashed on the Lynn Canyon Park trails north of Twin Falls Bridge, and they may be off leash under control on the trails south of it.
Q: How much does Lynn Canyon Park cost?
A: Lynn Canyon Park is free to visit.
Q: When is the best time to visit Lynn Canyon Park?
A: Lynn Canyon Park: Come on a winter weekday morning, when the District's pay parking is off, and start back by mid-afternoon in December because the park closes at dusk.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://ecologycentre.ca/plan-your-visit/ https://ecologycentre.ca/ https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/visit-our-destination-parks https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/managing-parking-demand-our-parks https://www.dnv.org/news/lynn-canyon-suspension-bridge-is-now-open https://www.dnv.org/news/safety-reminder-cliff-jumping-at-lynn-canyon-park https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/first-responders-issue-warning-to-would-be-cliff-jumpers-in-lynn-canyon-park/ https://monova.ca/wilderness-doorstep-vancouvers-mountain-playground-lynn-valley-suspension-bridge/ https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/news/infrastructure/2018/07/new-foundation-system-provides-backup-lynn-canyon-bridge https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt228.pdf https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/172952499 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14874673 https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.0181,49.3439;-123.03872,49.33690?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.11167,49.28569;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false

### Maplewood Flats Conservation Area
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/maplewood-flats-conservation-area
Type: Sight
Also known as: Maplewood Flats, The Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats, Maplewood conservation area, Wild Bird Trust Maplewood Flats, Maplewood mudflats
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 2649 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1B1
Status: temporarily-closed. The Wild Bird Trust of BC closed every trail at Maplewood Flats on 4 October 2026 until further notice. Bears are foraging heavily on the site after a poor berry and salmon year, and the trust is leaving the trails to them while they prepare for winter.
Coordinates: 49.30510, -123.00620
Kind: Conservation area
Hours: The conservation area normally stays open 24 hours a day, and the Wild Bird Trust's office opens Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. All trails have been closed since 4 October 2026.
Entry: Free
Prices: Self-guided visits cost nothing. Groups arrange their visits through the Wild Bird Trust.
Best time: Wait for the Wild Bird Trust to reopen the trails, and bring binoculars.
Address: 2649 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1B1
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://wildbirdtrust.org/visit-maplewood-flats/
Summary: Maplewood Flats Conservation Area in North Vancouver suits birders who want a free salt marsh on Burrard Inlet about 2 km from the Second Narrows bridge. Its trails have been closed since 4 October 2026 to give foraging bears room, and the Wild Bird Trust of BC will say when they reopen.

The Wild Bird Trust of BC calls Maplewood Flats the North Shore's only wild bird sanctuary, and the District of North Vancouver counts more than 200 bird species on its 35 hectares of salt marsh. The trust is a non-profit society, and it co-manages the site with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation's community and village site lie next door.
Before industry came to Burrard Inlet, mudflats ran unbroken along this shore, and the Tsleil-Waututh managed them for food. The trust now runs monthly bird counts and guided nature walks, and its programs bring Coast Salish culture to visitors as a path toward reconciliation.
For the fall of 2026 the trails are shut. The trust closed them on 4 October because a poor berry and salmon year sent bears to the sanctuary to feed, and it chose to leave the space to them. BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed dangerous wildlife, so keep any food packed away when the trails reopen.

Tips:
- Check the Wild Bird Trust's home page for the reopening notice before you set out.
- Pick up the trust's self-guided tour map and its trail guidelines once the trails reopen, since they set out how to walk the site with respect for the wildlife.

Q: Is Maplewood Flats open?
A: No. The Wild Bird Trust of BC closed all trails at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area on 4 October 2026 until further notice, because bears are foraging heavily on the site.
Q: Is Maplewood Flats free to visit?
A: Yes. Maplewood Flats Conservation Area is free for individual bird watching and self-guided walks when its trails are open.
Q: How much does Maplewood Flats Conservation Area cost?
A: Maplewood Flats Conservation Area is free to visit.
Q: What are the opening hours of Maplewood Flats Conservation Area?
A: Maplewood Flats Conservation Area is open the conservation area normally stays open 24 hours a day, and the Wild Bird Trust's office opens Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. All trails have been closed since 4 October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://wildbirdtrust.org/ https://wildbirdtrust.org/visit-maplewood-flats/ https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/visit-our-destination-parks https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2530917 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25247524

### MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/monova
Type: Sight
Also known as: MONOVA, Museum of North Vancouver, North Vancouver Museum, MONOVA Museum and Archives of North Vancouver, North Vancouver Museum and Archives
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0G7
Coordinates: 49.31130, -123.08050
Kind: Museum
Hours: The museum opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and stays open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. The archives at 3203 Institute Road in Lynn Valley keep their own hours, with a free drop-in day on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 pm.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Entry: $15 per adult (2026)
Prices: Single tickets are sold at the door. Indigenous visitors who self-identify get in free, and so do children 5 and under. On Thursday evenings admission is pay what you can. MONOVA's page doesn't say whether tax is added to these prices.
Best time: Thursday evening, when the museum stays open until 8 pm and admission is pay what you can.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0G7
Price from: $15 per adult (2026)
Website: https://monova.ca/visit/
Summary: MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver suits a wet afternoon by the SeaBus, because the museum sits at 115 West Esplanade a short walk from the Lonsdale Quay terminal and tells the city's story indoors. An adult ticket costs $15 in 2026, and on Thursday evenings you pay what you can.

The museum stands at the foot of Lonsdale in the Shipyards, close enough to the SeaBus that you can be inside two minutes after the boat docks. Its Main Exhibit Gallery tells North Vancouver's story through artifacts and digital displays. That story starts with the people who have called these lands home since time immemorial. Guided tours of the gallery run on the program calendar, and they welcome questions and local stories from whoever turns up.
MONOVA also leads a 60-minute walking tour of the Shipyards District that follows the workers of the Burrard Dry Dock during the Second World War. Children aged 2 to 5 have Campfire Storytime with artifacts and songs. On Thursdays the museum stays open until 8 pm and admission is pay what you can. The museum acknowledges the traditional lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and it describes the ground it stands on as unceded Coast Salish territory.

Tips:
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing, since that's the last admission.
- MONOVA's annual pass costs as much as 2.5 regular visits and brings 20% off admission at the Bill Reid Gallery downtown.

Q: How much is admission to MONOVA?
A: MONOVA charges $15 for an adult, $12 for a senior and $10 for youth aged 6 to 17 or students in 2026. A family ticket for two adults and three youth costs $38, and children 5 and under get in free.
Q: When is the Museum of North Vancouver open?
A: MONOVA opens from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, and until 8 pm on Thursdays. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Q: Does MONOVA have a pay-what-you-can night?
A: Yes. MONOVA's admission is pay what you can on Thursday evenings, when the museum stays open until 8 pm.
Q: Is MONOVA free for Indigenous visitors?
A: Yes. MONOVA admits Indigenous visitors free when they self-identify at the door.
Q: What are the opening hours of MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver?
A: MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed 10:00–17:00; Thu 10:00–20:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver?
A: MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver: Thursday evening, when the museum stays open until 8 pm and admission is pay what you can.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://monova.ca/visit/ https://monova.ca/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12516891107 https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.08048,49.31128;-123.08121,49.31078?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.11167,49.28569;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false

### Museum of Anthropology at UBC
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/museum-of-anthropology-ubc
Type: Sight
Also known as: MOA, UBC Museum of Anthropology, Museum of Anthropology Vancouver
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: Metro Vancouver Electoral Area A
Address: 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Coordinates: 49.26950, -123.25940
Kind: Museum
Hours: MOA closes on Mondays from 15 October to 15 May and opens on Mondays the rest of the year. Thursdays run to 9 pm all year.
Closed: Mondays from 15 October to 15 May
Entry: $26 per adult (2026)
Prices: Adults pay $26, seniors and students $23 and youth 6 to 18 $13, and Thursday evenings after 5 pm are half price. Children 5 and under, Indigenous people and UBC students, staff and faculty get in free. MOA's pages don't say whether GST is included.
Best time: A wet weekday, or a Thursday after 5 pm for half-price entry and four more hours before the 9 pm close.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
By bike: The ride from downtown follows Point Grey Road to NW Marine Drive and finishes on a significant hill, and Mobi has no docking stations at UBC.
Price from: $26 per adult (2026)
Website: https://moa.ubc.ca/
Summary: The Museum of Anthropology at UBC suits a rainy winter day for anyone drawn to Northwest Coast art, and the trade-off is the trip, since the 4 bus takes 41 minutes between UBC Exchange and Waterfront Station by TransLink's timetable and the museum is a 15-minute walk from the exchange.

MOA acknowledges that it is built on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam people. Its collection holds nearly 50,000 objects from around the world, and the ongoing In a Different Light looks again at Northwest Coast art. On the stories page you can read how MOA returned the Sim'oogit Laay' pole to its home in Nisga'a territory.
Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision stays up until 3 January 2027, with guest curator tours on 26 November and 5 December. From the Deep opens on 19 November 2026, and families get Culture Club on the last Sunday of each month from 11 am to 2 pm, included with admission.
From 15 October to 15 May the museum closes on Mondays and opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, with Thursdays running to 9 pm. In 2026 it shortens the day to 10 am to 2 pm on 24 and 31 December and closes on Christmas Day. For 1 January the English page says 10 am to 2 pm while the French and Chinese pages say 10 am to 5 pm, so plan on the shorter day.
Admission is sold only at the door, by cash, debit or the major cards. Large bags, umbrellas, food and selfie sticks stay out of the galleries, and small lockers take a quarter. The Cedar Café up the ramp from the admission desk opens Tuesday to Sunday in winter from 10 am to 5 pm, and to 7 pm on Thursdays.

Tips:
- From UBC Exchange you can ride the 68 to NW Marine Drive at West Mall instead of the 15-minute walk.
- MOA's visit page puts parking in front of the museum at $4 an hour and its FAQ says $4.50, so expect the higher figure. UBC Parking takes cash, cards and the Honk app.
- Roads around campus close on 24 and 25 October 2026 for the Great Trek, so check UBC's road notices before you drive.
- For the way back to Canada Place, the 4 leaves UBC Exchange and reaches Waterfront Station in 41 minutes at midday on TransLink's September 2026 timetable. Add the 15-minute walk to the exchange and 6 minutes from Waterfront to Canada Place.

Q: How much is the Museum of Anthropology at UBC?
A: Adult admission to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC is $26 in 2026, with $23 for seniors and students and $13 for youth 6 to 18. Children 5 and under and Indigenous people get in free, and Thursday evenings after 5 pm are half price.
Q: Is MOA open on Mondays?
A: No, from 15 October to 15 May. The Museum of Anthropology at UBC closes on Mondays in that period and opens Tuesday to Sunday.
Q: Can I buy MOA tickets online?
A: No. The Museum of Anthropology at UBC sells general admission only in person when you arrive.
Q: How do I get to the Museum of Anthropology by bus?
A: Take a westbound bus such as the 4, 44 or 99 B-Line to UBC, then walk northwest for 15 to 20 minutes or change at UBC Exchange to the 68, which stops at NW Marine Drive and West Mall.
Q: What are the opening hours of Museum of Anthropology at UBC?
A: Museum of Anthropology at UBC keeps these hours: Mon closed; Tue–Wed 10:00–17:00; Thu 10:00–21:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Museum of Anthropology at UBC?
A: Museum of Anthropology at UBC: A wet weekday, or a Thursday after 5 pm for half-price entry and four more hours before the 9 pm close.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://moa.ubc.ca/visit/ https://moa.ubc.ca/faq/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt004.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt068.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1122190,49.2861789;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/33176178 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1954743

### Peak 2 Peak Gondola
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/peak-2-peak-gondola
Type: Sight
Also known as: PEAK 2 PEAK, Peak to Peak Gondola, Peak2Peak, Whistler Peak 2 Peak
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Status: seasonal. Whistler Blackcomb closed after the summer season and schedules the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to reopen with both mountains on 20 November 2026, conditions permitting. Its winter hours and its last day for 2026/27 were still marked TBD on 16 October 2026.
Coordinates: 50.06930, -122.94620
Kind: Gondola
Hours: Whistler Blackcomb lists its winter 2026/27 hours as TBD. Tourism Whistler sells winter sightseeing for 20 November 2026 to 18 April 2027, and Whistler Blackcomb warns that weather can close any of its lifts without notice, sightseeing lifts too, so check the live lift status on the day.
Entry: $158 per adult (2026)
Prices: Tourism Whistler sells these pre-booked rates for 20 November 2026 to 18 April 2027 and says booking ahead saves up to $5 a person on the window price. Children 6 and under ride free. Online sales need three days' notice, so for a visit sooner than that you buy at the Whistler Visitor Centre. Whistler Blackcomb's own page said winter scenic tickets weren't on sale yet when we checked on 16 October 2026, and every winter lift ticket and ski pass already includes the Peak 2 Peak.
Time needed: 2 hours
Best time: Wait for a clear day, because cloud hides the view that makes the ride worth the price, and Tourism Whistler counts December to March as the prime snow months. Expect it 5 to 10 degrees colder at the top than in the village, and wear waterproof boots, since you walk through snow to reach the gondola in winter.
With children: Good with children
Price from: $158 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities/peak-2-peak-gondola.aspx
Booking: https://www.whistler.com/activities/peak-to-peak-gondola/
Summary: The Peak 2 Peak Gondola links the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain with the Rendezvous on Blackcomb across 4.4 km of open valley, and it suits non-skiers who want the alpine in winter. Pre-booked winter sightseeing costs $158 an adult for 2026/27 through Tourism Whistler, and cloud on the peaks can hide the view on the day you go.

Whistler Blackcomb bills the Peak 2 Peak as one of the world's highest lifts of its kind, and at its highest the cable hangs 436 m above the valley floor. It runs 4.4 km between the Roundhouse at 1,850 m on Whistler Mountain and the Rendezvous at 1,860 m on Blackcomb, and Tourism Whistler times the crossing at about 11 minutes each way. Each cabin carries up to 28 people. Two of them have glass floors, so watch for one as it swings into the station.
A winter sightseeing ticket takes you up from the village and across between the mountains, and Tourism Whistler says it includes the Umbrella Bar at the Roundhouse. Inside the Roundhouse you'll find Steep's Grill & Wine Bar and a ramen station, and Christine's on Blackcomb serves full-service meals in the Rendezvous. Tourism Whistler suggests about two hours for the whole outing, because you ride other gondolas to reach the Peak 2 Peak first.
Online sightseeing sales close three days ahead. Inside that window you buy at the Whistler Visitor Centre, where Tourism Whistler says tickets don't sell out, and since nothing prints at home you bring photo ID to collect them. Child prices go by age on the day you buy. Dogs stay off the gondolas unless they are certified aid dogs or avalanche rescue dogs.
The mountains stand on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as the Resort Municipality of Whistler acknowledges. From Vancouver, Epic Rides runs coaches from Burrard Station to the Gateway Loop in 1 hour 45 minutes, and the village gondolas are a short walk from the loop. On the winter timetable from 27 November the last Epic Rides coach back leaves at 7 pm, or at 9 pm on Fridays.

Tips:
- Pre-book on Tourism Whistler's site at least three days ahead for the lower rate.
- Carry layers and waterproof boots, since Tourism Whistler puts the alpine 5 to 10 degrees below the village and the winter approach crosses snow.
- Skiers don't need a sightseeing ticket, because every winter lift ticket and pass includes the Peak 2 Peak.
- Check Whistler Blackcomb's live lift status before you head up, since it warns that sightseeing lifts close without notice in bad weather.

Q: How much is the Peak 2 Peak Gondola in winter 2026/27?
A: A winter 2026/27 Peak 2 Peak Gondola sightseeing ticket costs $158 for adults 19 to 64 when pre-booked through Tourism Whistler. Seniors pay $133, teens 13 to 18 pay $126 and children 7 to 12 pay $74, and children 6 and under ride free.
Q: When does the Peak 2 Peak Gondola open for winter 2026/27?
A: The Peak 2 Peak Gondola is scheduled to reopen on 20 November 2026 with Whistler Blackcomb's opening day, conditions permitting. Tourism Whistler sells winter sightseeing through 18 April 2027.
Q: Is the Peak 2 Peak included in a Whistler Blackcomb lift ticket?
A: Yes. Every winter lift ticket and ski pass at Whistler Blackcomb includes the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, so skiers and snowboarders ride it between the two mountains.
Q: How long is the Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride?
A: The Peak 2 Peak Gondola takes about 11 minutes each way across 4.4 km. Tourism Whistler suggests planning about 2 hours for the whole outing, because you ride other gondolas up the mountain first.
Q: What are the opening hours of Peak 2 Peak Gondola?
A: Peak 2 Peak Gondola is open whistler Blackcomb lists its winter 2026/27 hours as TBD. Tourism Whistler sells winter sightseeing for 20 November 2026 to 18 April 2027, and Whistler Blackcomb warns that weather can close any of its lifts without notice, sightseeing lifts too, so check the live lift status on the day.
Q: When is the best time to visit Peak 2 Peak Gondola?
A: Peak 2 Peak Gondola: Wait for a clear day, because cloud hides the view that makes the ride worth the price, and Tourism Whistler counts December to March as the prime snow months. Expect it 5 to 10 degrees colder at the top than in the village, and wear waterproof boots, since you walk through snow to reach the gondola in winter.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities/peak-2-peak-gondola.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/about-the-resort/hours-of-operation.aspx https://www.whistler.com/activities/peak-to-peak-gondola/ https://www.whistler.ca/about/shared-territories-lilwat-and-squamish-nations https://epicrides.ca/epic-rides-schedule/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/32774598 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/369127074 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2065813

### The Polygon Gallery
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/polygon-gallery
Type: Sight
Also known as: Polygon Gallery, The Polygon, Presentation House Gallery, Polygon Gallery North Vancouver
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4
Coordinates: 49.31030, -123.08080
Kind: Gallery
Hours: The Polygon opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and stays open until 9 pm on Thursdays. It closes on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Entry: Free
Prices: Admission is by donation all day, every day, and the gallery's tours and talks are by donation too.
Best time: Go on a Thursday, when the doors stay open until 9 pm. The Lind Biennial fills the gallery from 27 November 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://thepolygon.ca/
Summary: The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver suits anyone who likes photography and has an hour beside the SeaBus, since admission is by donation and the building stands next to Lonsdale Quay. It opens only from Wednesday to Sunday, so a Monday or Tuesday trip finds it shut.

The Polygon works from photography outward, and it moved into its waterfront building in 2017 after 40 years as Presentation House Gallery. The building won a Governor General's Medal. Over those decades the organization has put on more than 300 exhibitions, and BMO's support keeps entry by donation every day. The main door faces east toward the Tap & Barrel across the way.
Winter 2026/27 brings The Lind Biennial 2026 from 27 November to 31 January. Catherine Blackburn and Jeneen Frei Njootli's Traces runs from 25 September until 14 March 2027, and the digital exhibition Parallelogram Volume 2: Presence carries on to 27 December. Thursday is the evening to go, because the gallery stays open until 9 pm.
Leave backpacks and big bags in the free lockers, since the exhibition rooms don't allow them, and finish your coffee before you go in. The Polygon offers tours in English, Farsi, French, Mandarin and Spanish. Families can watch for Kids First events, and seniors have a morning program called Meet Me at the Gallery.

Tips:
- Leave a wet umbrella in the stand at the front door.
- Check the events page before you go, since talks and concerts run into the evening.
- Come by SeaBus and you are at the door in a couple of minutes on foot, or use the one-hour street parking nearby.
- Indigenous visitors can ask about the gallery's complimentary lifetime membership.

Q: Is the Polygon Gallery free?
A: Yes. Admission to the Polygon Gallery is by donation every day, courtesy of BMO, and its tours and talks are by donation as well.
Q: When is the Polygon Gallery open?
A: The Polygon Gallery opens from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, and until 9 pm on Thursdays. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Q: What's on at the Polygon Gallery this winter?
A: The Lind Biennial 2026 runs at the Polygon Gallery from 27 November 2026 to 31 January 2027. Catherine Blackburn and Jeneen Frei Njootli's Traces runs until 14 March 2027.
Q: How much does The Polygon Gallery cost?
A: The Polygon Gallery is free to visit.
Q: What are the opening hours of The Polygon Gallery?
A: The Polygon Gallery keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed 10:00–17:00; Thu 10:00–21:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit The Polygon Gallery?
A: The Polygon Gallery: Go on a Thursday, when the doors stay open until 9 pm. The Lind Biennial fills the gallery from 27 November 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://thepolygon.ca/ https://thepolygon.ca/gallery/plan-your-visit/ https://thepolygon.ca/gallery/access-for-everyone/ https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/641420422 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7240975 https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.11167,49.28569;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false

### Porteau Cove Provincial Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/porteau-cove-provincial-park
Type: Sight
Also known as: Porteau Cove, Porteau Cove Park
Region: Howe Sound
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Address: Highway 99, 8.5 km south of Britannia Beach, BC
Coordinates: 49.55630, -123.23820
Kind: Provincial park
Hours: BC Parks locks the day-use gate from 11 pm to 7 am, and anyone who isn't a registered camper has to leave by 11 pm. BC Parks says that rule covers people who come to watch the stars or the northern lights.
Prices: BC Parks charges nothing for day use at Porteau Cove.
Best time: Pick a calm day, because BC Parks warns that tide, wind and weather in Howe Sound change suddenly and that strong winds blow in and out along the sound. Bring binoculars from spring until fall, when orcas and grey and humpback whales sometimes pass.
With children: Good with children
Address: Highway 99, 8.5 km south of Britannia Beach, BC
By bike: Bikes stay on the park roads and trails, and BC law requires a helmet.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/porteau-cove-park/
Summary: Porteau Cove Provincial Park suits drivers on the Sea to Sky Highway who want a free stop on the water 38 km north of Vancouver, and it has a pebble beach and a 300 m trail to a lookout over Howe Sound. There's no drinking water while BC Parks deals with lead in the supply, so bring your own.

Porteau Cove lies in the territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). BC Parks calls Howe Sound the most southerly fjord in North America, and the picnic tables along the shore and the waterfront campsites look straight across it to the mountains. A train line runs along the park boundary, and you cross the tracks at a controlled crossing to get in.
Divers come for the man-made reefs and two sunken vessels in 6 to 18 m of water, inside a dive area marked by buoys. BC Parks bans diving from boats inside the park and advises against going inside the wrecks. The day-use area has an outdoor shower for divers from 1 March to 12 November and steps down to the water from the main lot. Harbour seals and porpoises turn up along this shore with river otters and mink, and every two years pink salmon spawn in the park's estuary.
The name comes from the French porte d'eau, which BC Parks translates as water's gate. It dates from 1908, when John F. Deeks began mining sand and gravel here for Vancouver. A small community of employees lived on site until the Depression and had good housing, a schoolhouse, tennis courts and a daily Union Steamship ferry.
On the park's foreshore BC Parks bans fishing and shellfish harvesting, and it doesn't allow beach fires or burning driftwood. Dogs stay on a leash and off the beach. Raccoons here raid unattended food and can turn aggressive once people feed them, BC Parks warns, so lock food in the car. BC's Wildlife Act makes feeding bears, cougars, coyotes or wolves an offence.

Tips:
- Bring drinking water, because BC Parks turned off the taps after finding lead and the advisory still stood on 16 October 2026.
- Use the flush toilets in the small upper lot beside Highway 99, which stay open year-round for day use.
- Park only in the marked lots, since BC Parks tows cars parked illegally, including along the highway.
- Leave the shells and sea life where you find them, because harvesting marine life on the park's foreshore is prohibited.

Q: Is Porteau Cove free?
A: Yes. Day use at Porteau Cove Provincial Park is free, and the day-use area stays open year-round from 7 am to 11 pm.
Q: Can you swim at Porteau Cove?
A: Yes. Porteau Cove Provincial Park has a rock and pebble beach for ocean swimming, and BC Parks recommends beach shoes and warns that tide, wind and weather change suddenly in Howe Sound.
Q: Is there drinking water at Porteau Cove?
A: No. BC Parks turned off the drinking water at Porteau Cove Provincial Park because of lead and asks visitors to bring their own, and the washrooms stay open.
Q: Can you scuba dive at Porteau Cove?
A: Yes. Porteau Cove Provincial Park has man-made reefs and two sunken vessels in 6 to 18 m of water, and BC Parks bans diving from boats inside the park.
Q: What are the opening hours of Porteau Cove Provincial Park?
A: Porteau Cove Provincial Park keeps these hours: Daily 07:00–23:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Porteau Cove Provincial Park?
A: Porteau Cove Provincial Park: Pick a calm day, because BC Parks warns that tide, wind and weather in Howe Sound change suddenly and that strong winds blow in and out along the sound. Bring binoculars from spring until fall, when orcas and grey and humpback whales sometimes pass.
Q: Can you get to Porteau Cove Provincial Park by bike?
A: Bikes stay on the park roads and trails, and BC law requires a helmet.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/porteau-cove-park/ https://bcparks.ca/page-data/porteau-cove-park/page-data.json https://bcparks.api.gov.bc.ca/api/public-advisories/items?filters%5BprotectedAreas%5D%5Borcs%5D%5B%24eq%5D=314 https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2227374 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7231555

### Science World
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/science-world
Type: Sight
Also known as: Science World Vancouver, Science World dome, Science World False Creek
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
Coordinates: 49.27350, -123.10370
Kind: Science centre
Hours: Doors close 15 minutes before closing time. Members get early entry at 9:30 am every day, including school breaks and statutory holidays.
Entry: $37.50 per adult (2026)
Prices: Posted prices in October 2026 were $37.50 for adults, $30.50 for seniors and youth and $25.50 for children 3 to 12. Children 2 and under, members and Indigenous people get in free.
Time needed: 2 hours
Best time: Give it a full morning, from the 10 am opening, because Science World says to allow at least two hours.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
Price from: $37.50 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.scienceworld.ca/
Booking: https://tickets.scienceworld.ca/DateSelection.aspx?item=1
Summary: Science World suits families with children under 13 on a rainy day, with hands-on galleries and live shows under the dome at the east end of False Creek, and the trade-off this winter is that the Dome Theatre is closed, so the giant-screen film is off.

A ticket covers the whole day, with live shows and the hands-on galleries, and Science World tells you to allow at least two hours. It opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Anyone under 13 needs an adult 19 or older with them, and children 2 and under get in free, as do Indigenous visitors.
The Dome Theatre was closed when we checked in October 2026, and the page gave no date for it to reopen. Triple O's was shut for renovations until the end of October, with the Snack Lab carrying new menu items in the meantime. Like the rest of the city, Science World stands on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), in the words of the City of Vancouver's acknowledgement.
Main Street–Science World station on the Expo Line is a 5-minute walk away, and the train reaches Waterfront in 7 minutes by TransLink's station table. Walk 6 more minutes from there and you're at Canada Place.

Tips:
- Parties of 10 or more pay group rates if they reserve through Science World's group team.
- A Family Membership pays for itself in three visits by Science World's own count, so it makes sense on a long winter stay.
- Members don't need to book online and can walk straight in from 9:30 am.

Q: How much is Science World admission?
A: Adult admission to Science World was $37.50 in October 2026, with $30.50 for seniors 65 and over and youth 13 to 18 and $25.50 for children 3 to 12. Children 2 and under get in free.
Q: Is the Science World dome theatre open?
A: No. Science World's hours page said in October 2026 that the Dome Theatre is closed, and it gave no reopening date.
Q: How long do you need at Science World?
A: Science World recommends at least two hours to see all of it, and a ticket is good for the full day.
Q: Can kids go to Science World alone?
A: No. Science World requires visitors under 13 to come with an adult aged 19 or older.
Q: What are the opening hours of Science World?
A: Science World keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Science World?
A: Science World: Give it a full morning, from the 10 am opening, because Science World says to allow at least two hours.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.scienceworld.ca/visit-us/ https://www.scienceworld.ca/visit-us/hours/ https://www.scienceworld.ca/your-visit/ https://tickets.scienceworld.ca/DateSelection.aspx?item=1 https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1037,49.2735;-123.1004430,49.2731524?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1122190,49.2861789;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/37084312 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1391769

### Sea to Sky Gondola
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/sea-to-sky-gondola
Type: Sight
Also known as: Squamish gondola, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, Sea to Sky Gondola Summit Lodge
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: 36800 Highway 99, Squamish, BC
Coordinates: 49.67510, -123.15700
Kind: Gondola
Hours: The posted hours are for riding up. The last ride down leaves an hour after the gondola stops loading, so at 6 pm on a 9 am to 5 pm day. The gondola had posted no hours past 31 December 2026 when we checked on 16 October.
Closed: 16 to 26 November 2026 for annual maintenance
Entry: $73.95 per adult (2026)
Prices: The gondola sets online prices by date, and on 16 October 2026 its shop showed adult round trips at $73 to $77 for the rest of October against $81.95 at the window. Children 5 and under ride free with a ticket picked up at Guest Services. Parking at the base costs a flat $10 a day plus taxes through the PayByPhone app, and annual members park free. A dog's ride down costs $19.05 in the shop and on the dog policy page, and the Sea to Summit trail page still says $20.
Best time: Pick a clear day and look at the gondola's weather cam before you drive up, since the view from the summit lodge at 885 m is the reason to go. The winter programs at the top wait on snow, and on 16 October 2026 the gondola listed both the Nordic track and the Wonderland Lake skating as closed until winter arrives.
With children: Good with children
Address: 36800 Highway 99, Squamish, BC
Price from: $73.95 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.seatoskygondola.com/
Booking: https://shop.seatoskygondola.com/s/lift-tickets
Summary: The Sea to Sky Gondola climbs from a base on Highway 99 2 km south of Squamish to a summit lodge 885 m above Howe Sound, and it suits anyone who wants a mountaintop walk and a suspension bridge without hiking up. The view needs a clear day, and the gondola shuts for maintenance from 16 to 26 November 2026.

The gondola rises into the mountains of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) from Basecamp beside Highway 99. Its 39 cabins hold eight people each and take 10 to 15 minutes to reach the Summit Lodge, and on the way up you look across at Shannon Falls and the climbing walls of the Stawamus Chief. Your ticket covers the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge at the top along with two interpretive loop trails that end on cantilevered viewing platforms. Printed maps are gone, so load the gondola's free trail map app at the base.
In winter the summit runs a small snow program when the snow allows it. The gondola lists tubing and snowshoeing on the summit trails. It also grooms its 2.2 km Backcountry Access Road daily for Nordic skiing, and Wonderland Lake opens for skating. Ski tourers with backcountry gear can take skis and boards up in the winter months, and they need the avalanche forecast before they go beyond the summit.
Without a car, take the Squamish Connector shuttle from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver. Its winter timetable runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, and the first bus leaves 660 West Cordova Street at 9:50 am on weekdays and 8:50 am at weekends. Dropping off at the gondola needs an advance reservation. The ride home sets the length of your day, because the shuttle picks up walk-ons in the gondola parking lot only at 3 pm on weekdays. At weekends and on statutory holidays it adds a 4:40 pm pickup.
Dogs can't ride up. If your dog hikes the Sea to Summit trail with you, it waits in the Dog Parking area by the summit plaza and then rides down on a $19.05 ticket, since dogs stay off the suspension bridge, the viewing deck and platforms, the Backyard eating area and the front-country loops. The gondola bans drones on its property and its summit tenure, and its restaurants and shops take cards only.

Tips:
- Buy online before you go. On every October date we checked, the gondola's shop sold the adult ticket for 5 to 10% under the window price, and a standard day ticket works on any day up to its printed expiry with no reservation.
- From 1 November 2026 the gondola's own shuttle-and-ticket package is off sale while it's redesigned, so book the Squamish Connector on the Connector's site and buy the lift ticket separately.
- Pay for parking with the PayByPhone app when you arrive. Ask at Guest Services before leaving a car overnight for a backcountry trip.
- Bring a card, since the summit restaurants and shops won't take cash.

Q: How much is the Sea to Sky Gondola in 2026?
A: An adult round trip on the Sea to Sky Gondola costs $81.95 at the ticket window in 2026, and online prices start at $73.95. The family ticket for two adults and two children or youth costs $191.95 at the window or $165.95 online, and children 5 and under ride free.
Q: Is the Sea to Sky Gondola open in winter?
A: Yes. The Sea to Sky Gondola runs daily from 9 am to 5 pm from 27 November to 31 December 2026, and the last ride down leaves at 6 pm. It closes for annual maintenance from 16 to 26 November 2026.
Q: Can you get to the Sea to Sky Gondola without a car?
A: Yes. The Squamish Connector shuttle runs from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the Sea to Sky Gondola, and the drop-off at the gondola needs an advance reservation. On its winter timetable the shuttle back to Vancouver picks up at the gondola at 3 pm on weekdays, with a second pickup at 4:40 pm at weekends and on holidays.
Q: Can dogs go up the Sea to Sky Gondola?
A: No. Only certified service dogs ride up the Sea to Sky Gondola. A dog that hikes up the Sea to Summit trail waits in the Dog Parking area at the summit and can ride down on a $19.05 ticket.
Q: What are the opening hours of Sea to Sky Gondola?
A: Sea to Sky Gondola keeps these hours: Daily 09:00–17:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Sea to Sky Gondola?
A: Sea to Sky Gondola: Pick a clear day and look at the gondola's weather cam before you drive up, since the view from the summit lodge at 885 m is the reason to go. The winter programs at the top wait on snow, and on 16 October 2026 the gondola listed both the Nordic track and the Wonderland Lake skating as closed until winter arrives.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.seatoskygondola.com/hours-and-prices/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/faq/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/attractions/the-gondola/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/winter-activities/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/accessibility/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/dog-policy/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/trails/sea-to-summit-trail/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/getting-here/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/getting-here/by-shuttle/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/getting-here/parking/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/getting-here/by-bus/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/contact-us/ https://shop.seatoskygondola.com/l/lift-tickets/c/lift_tickets https://shop.seatoskygondola.com/l/lift-tickets/p/download-only-lift-ticket https://www.squamishconnector.com/schedule https://www.squamishconnector.com/_files/ugd/412db0_91c33812e2424bbbb52429b376ceaa22.pdf https://www.squamishconnector.com/location https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1128,49.2857;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.straight.com/news/sea-sky-gondola-split-stawamus-chief-provincial-park-squamish https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5328156721 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120484727

### Shannon Falls Provincial Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/shannon-falls-provincial-park
Type: Sight
Also known as: Shannon Falls, Shannon Falls Park
Region: Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: Highway 99, 2 km south of Squamish, BC
Coordinates: 49.66940, -123.15590
Kind: Waterfall
Hours: BC Parks leaves the gate open around the clock from 16 October to 14 March unless snow blocks access. From 15 March it opens at 7 am and closes at 9 pm, or at 11 pm from 8 May to 15 September. A car left in a closed day-use area pays a fee to have the gate unlocked.
Prices: BC Parks charges no day-use fee at Shannon Falls and lists no parking fee.
Best time: After heavy rain, BC Parks warns, Shannon Creek can surge suddenly and carry debris, so keep to the boardwalk then. In winter the trail and stair treads get slippery, and BC Parks asks you to watch for falling ice.
With children: Good with children
Address: Highway 99, 2 km south of Squamish, BC
By bike: Bikes may use the park roads and trails, and BC Parks keeps e-bikes to the roads.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/shannon-falls-park/
Summary: Shannon Falls Provincial Park suits anyone on the Sea to Sky Highway who wants a big waterfall for a short walk, because BC Parks puts the 335 m falls at the end of an easy 350 m trail that starts 2 km south of Squamish on Highway 99. Entry is free all year, and in winter the stair treads ice up and only the pit toilets stay open.

Shannon Falls tumbles 335 m from the slopes of Mount Habrich and Mount Sky Pilot, and BC Parks ranks it the third-highest waterfall in British Columbia after Della Falls and Hunlen Falls. The trail follows Shannon Creek through cedar and hemlock forest to viewing platforms at the foot of the falls. BC Parks calls wading in the creek or climbing on its rocks and logs extremely dangerous, and it asks everyone to stay on the trail.
The falls stand in the territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and BC Parks says the area holds significant spiritual value for the Nation. The name comes from a landowner who dug clay here for bricks between 1890 and 1900. Carling O'Keefe bought the land in 1976 for its water and gave it to BC Parks in 1982. Along the trail you can still pick out springboard notches cut into old stumps by loggers about 90 years ago.
The Sea to Sky Gondola's base sits next door, and OpenStreetMap maps a path called the Shannon Falls Connector between the two, so one stop covers both. BC Parks warns that the parking lots are extremely vulnerable to break-ins and that it tows cars parked outside the marked spaces. Dogs stay on a leash and out of the park buildings, and fires aren't allowed in the day-use area.

Tips:
- Leave nothing on show in the car, because BC Parks calls these lots extremely vulnerable to break-ins.
- Without a car, ride the Squamish Connector to the Sea to Sky Gondola and walk over on the Shannon Falls Connector path. The winter shuttle back to Vancouver leaves the gondola lot at 3 pm on weekdays and at 3 pm and 4:40 pm at weekends.
- Bring your own water in winter, since BC Parks runs the drinking fountain only in the summer season.
- Wear shoes with grip in winter, when BC Parks warns the trail and stair treads get slippery.

Q: Is Shannon Falls free?
A: Yes. BC Parks charges no day-use fee at Shannon Falls Provincial Park and lists no parking fee.
Q: How long is the walk to Shannon Falls?
A: The walk to Shannon Falls is an easy 350 m along Shannon Creek to the viewing platforms, BC Parks says.
Q: Is Shannon Falls open in winter?
A: Yes. Shannon Falls Provincial Park stays open in winter with reduced services, and BC Parks leaves the gate open around the clock from 16 October to 14 March unless snow blocks access. The flush toilets close from Thanksgiving to about 15 March.
Q: How high is Shannon Falls?
A: Shannon Falls drops 335 m beside Highway 99, which BC Parks says makes it the third-highest waterfall in British Columbia.
Q: What are the opening hours of Shannon Falls Provincial Park?
A: Shannon Falls Provincial Park keeps these hours: Daily 00:00–24:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Shannon Falls Provincial Park?
A: Shannon Falls Provincial Park: After heavy rain, BC Parks warns, Shannon Creek can surge suddenly and carry debris, so keep to the boardwalk then. In winter the trail and stair treads get slippery, and BC Parks asks you to watch for falling ice.
Q: Can you get to Shannon Falls Provincial Park by bike?
A: Bikes may use the park roads and trails, and BC Parks keeps e-bikes to the roads.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/shannon-falls-park/ https://bcparks.ca/page-data/shannon-falls-park/page-data.json https://bcparks.api.gov.bc.ca/api/public-advisories/items?filters%5BprotectedAreas%5D%5Borcs%5D%5B%24eq%5D=331 https://seatoskyparks.com/ https://www.squamishconnector.com/schedule https://www.squamishconnector.com/_files/ugd/412db0_91c33812e2424bbbb52429b376ceaa22.pdf https://www.squamishconnector.com/location https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1128,49.2857;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/857978426 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/400907549 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38481

### The Shipyards
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/shipyards
Type: Sight
Also known as: Shipyards, Shipyards District, The Shipyards North Vancouver, Shipyards Skate Plaza, Shipyard Commons
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.30980, -123.07900
Kind: Waterfront
Hours: The Shipyards is an open public waterfront with no gate. In the skating season the Skate Plaza runs daily public sessions and closes for about 30 minutes at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 pm while the ice is cleaned. Skate rentals stop at 7:30 pm, and the City may close the rink without notice for weather or repairs.
Entry: Free
Prices: The plaza and the rink cost nothing to use, and helmets and skate aids are free. Skate rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids, and rental skates must stay on the plaza.
Best time: Come from late November, once the Skate Plaza opens, on an evening with downtown Vancouver lit up across the water. A roof covers the ice, so a wet night still works, and you can plan your skate around the half-hour ice cleans.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC
By bike: The City calls Lower Lonsdale one of the most bike-friendly parts of Metro Vancouver, and several cycling routes reach the Shipyards. Lime e-bikes rent in the area.
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards
Summary: The Shipyards on the North Vancouver waterfront suits families and couples who want an evening outdoors near the SeaBus, because the City of North Vancouver's Skate Plaza there is free with your own skates. The rink opens only from late November, so an October visit gets the waterfront and the restaurants around it.

Alfred Wallace opened the Wallace Shipyard here in 1906, and the company changed its name several times before it ended as Versatile Pacific Shipyards. The yard built the RCMP schooner St. Roch in 1928. During the Second World War it turned out 109 of the 312 Victory Ships made in Canada and became BC's largest employer of shipyard workers. The yard closed in the early 1990s, and the Vancouver Drydock Company still works the eastern end of the site.
The City and Quay Management Corp turned the rest of the yard into public space, and the last phase of building finished in July 2019. The Skate Plaza covers 12,000 square feet, and the City counts it the largest outdoor rink in the region. A roof covers the ice, and the plaza holds up to 300 skaters. Curved lines under the ice follow the hulls of the ships once cut on this spot. Heat taken from the ice system warms the buildings around it through the Lonsdale energy system, and in summer the 8,000 square feet beside the rink become a splash park.
In winter the rink runs daily public skating with free helmets and skate aids. Bring your own skates and you pay nothing. Rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids in limited numbers. The ice closes for half an hour at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 pm for cleaning, and the City warns that the weather changes the ice from day to day. The SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay is less than five minutes away on foot.

Tips:
- Bring your own skates on a busy weekend, because the City keeps only a limited number of rentals.
- Follow the City of North Vancouver on social media or sign up for CityView to catch the rink's opening day in late November.

Q: Is skating at the Shipyards free?
A: Yes. Skating at the Shipyards Skate Plaza in North Vancouver is free with your own skates, and helmets and skate aids cost nothing. Rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids in the 2026/27 season.
Q: When does the Shipyards Skate Plaza open for 2026/27?
A: The City of North Vancouver says the Shipyards Skate Plaza reopens in late November 2026. It will announce the exact day on social media and in its CityView newsletter.
Q: How do you get to the Shipyards from downtown Vancouver?
A: Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay, a 12-minute crossing. The Shipyards is less than a five-minute walk from the Lonsdale Quay exchange.
Q: How much does The Shipyards cost?
A: The Shipyards is free to visit.
Q: What are the opening hours of The Shipyards?
A: The Shipyards is open the Shipyards is an open public waterfront with no gate. In the skating season the Skate Plaza runs daily public sessions and closes for about 30 minutes at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 pm while the ice is cleaned. Skate rentals stop at 7:30 pm, and the City may close the rink without notice for weather or repairs.
Q: When is the best time to visit The Shipyards?
A: The Shipyards: Come from late November, once the Skate Plaza opens, on an evening with downtown Vancouver lit up across the water. A roof covers the ice, so a wet night still works, and you can plan your skate around the half-hour ice cleans.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards/Skate-Plaza https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards/About-The-Shipyards https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13675608151 https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.07902,49.30982;-123.08121,49.31078?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.11167,49.28569;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false

### Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/squamish-lilwat-cultural-centre
Type: Sight
Also known as: SLCC, Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Whistler, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat7úl Cultural Centre
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y3
Coordinates: 50.11880, -122.94740
Kind: Museum
Hours: Guided tours start on the hour from 10 am, and the last one begins at 4 pm. The Thunderbird Café normally opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. The centre sometimes closes early for private events and posts those closures on its visit page.
Closed: Mondays; Mondays and Tuesdays from 6 November to 31 December 2026
Entry: $25 per adult (2026)
Prices: Admission includes the signature guided tour, a forest walk and every exhibit, and the centre quotes its rates plus 5% GST. Children 5 and under enter free, and members of the Squamish Nation and the Líl̓wat Nation and other Indigenous Peoples enter free with a valid Status Card. While the café and gift shop are renovated, from 6 November to 16 December 2026, admission drops to $20 for adults and seniors and $10 for anyone 18 and under.
Time needed: 60 min
Best time: Arrive just before the top of the hour, when a Cultural Ambassador starts the guided tour, and remember the last one begins at 4 pm. It makes a warm afternoon off the slopes in winter, and from 6 November to 31 December 2026 you can go Wednesday to Sunday only.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y3
Price from: $25 per adult (2026)
Website: https://slcc.ca/
Booking: https://shop.slcc.ca/products/Museum-Admission-p628479023
Summary: The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler's Upper Village suits anyone who wants to learn about the two Nations whose shared land the resort stands on, and its hourly guided tours tell that story in song. Adult admission costs $25 plus GST in 2026, and from 6 November to 31 December 2026 the centre opens only Wednesday to Sunday while its café and gift shop are renovated.

The centre stands on the shared territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Líl̓wat Nation, and the two Nations built it together under a protocol agreement they signed in 2001. A charitable society runs it on behalf of both. Squamish people speak Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim and the Líl̓wat speak Ucwalmícwts. Both languages use a 7 for a glottal stop, the centre explains, so Spo7ez sounds like spo, then a short pause before ez.
Cultural Ambassadors welcome you with a song and walk you through the Great Hall and the galleries. The permanent exhibit is called What We Treasure, and it fills the Great Hall and Gallery One with baskets, blankets, canoes, spindle whorls, house posts, drums and regalia. Master carver Ray Natraoro carved the 40-foot Squamish hunting canoe in the Great Hall from a single cedar, and each year it leaves the exhibition for an ocean journey to honour its spirit. Ten Squamish Nation weavers made the great wool blankets, and their techniques come from the blankets a delegation of BC Chiefs wore to meet King Edward VII in London in 1906.
The Thunderbird Café sells bannock and Indigenous-inspired lunches, and the gift shop carries work by local Indigenous artists. Both sit in the admission-free lower level, and from 6 November 2026 both move to pop-ups while that floor is refreshed. Parking on site is limited, so use the two-hour street parking on Blackcomb Way or the Day Lots on Lorimer Road.
From Vancouver, Epic Rides coaches run from Burrard Station to Whistler's Gateway Loop in 1 hour 45 minutes. The centre sits in the Upper Village at 4584 Blackcomb Way, about 1.2 km on foot from the loop through the village.

Tips:
- Get to the desk a few minutes before the hour to join the next guided tour, which comes with admission.
- Members of the Squamish Nation and the Líl̓wat Nation and other Indigenous visitors enter free with a valid Status Card.
- Visit between 6 November and 16 December 2026 for the renovation price of $20 for adults and seniors and $40 for a family pass.
- Ask at admissions for an exhibit map in your own language.

Q: How much is the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre?
A: Adult admission to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre costs $25 plus 5% GST in 2026, seniors pay $23 and children 6 to 18 pay $12. The family pass for two adults and up to two children costs $50, and admission includes the hourly guided tour.
Q: Is the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre open in November 2026?
A: Mostly. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre closes from 2 to 5 November and on 11 November 2026, and from 6 November to 31 December it opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Q: Do Indigenous visitors pay admission at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre?
A: No. Members of the Squamish Nation and the Líl̓wat Nation and other Indigenous Peoples enter the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre free with a valid Status Card.
Q: How long should you spend at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre?
A: Allow 60 to 90 minutes at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre for the guided tour and the exhibits, the centre says.
Q: What are the opening hours of Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre?
A: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre keeps these hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; Mon closed.
Q: When is the best time to visit Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre?
A: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre: Arrive just before the top of the hour, when a Cultural Ambassador starts the guided tour, and remember the last one begins at 4 pm. It makes a warm afternoon off the slopes in winter, and from 6 November to 31 December 2026 you can go Wednesday to Sunday only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://slcc.ca/visit/ https://slcc.ca/ https://slcc.ca/facts-faqs/ https://www.whistler.ca/about/shared-territories-lilwat-and-squamish-nations https://epicrides.ca/epic-rides-schedule/ https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-122.9474,50.1188;-122.9564,50.1158?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1210,49.2858;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/176513677

### Stanley Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/stanley-park
Type: Sight
Also known as: Stanley Park Vancouver, Brockton Point totem poles, Prospect Point, Beaver Lake
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.30210, -123.14130
Kind: Park
Hours: The park is open from 6 am to 10 pm unless signs say otherwise. Washrooms open from dawn until dusk.
Entry: Free
Prices: Entry to the park is free. Pay parking runs all year on every road and lot in the park, and EasyPark sells passes by the hour, day, season or year.
Best time: Start in the morning in winter, because the washrooms close at dusk and the forest trails darken early.
With children: Good with children
Address: Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx
Summary: Stanley Park suits anyone with half a day and good shoes, since 400 hectares of West Coast rainforest and the seawall start where downtown ends, and the catch in winter is the short day, with washrooms open only from dawn to dusk.

The City of Vancouver calls Stanley Park its first and largest park and counts 400 hectares of West Coast rainforest inside it. The City acknowledges that Vancouver sits on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The seawall rings the shore. Inland, the City's list of landmarks takes in Lost Lagoon, Siwash Rock, the Hollow Tree, Beaver Lake and Prospect Point.
The eight totem poles at Brockton Point come from several Nations, most of them far from Coast Salish country. The Park Board bought the first four from Alert Bay on Vancouver Island in the 1920s and stood them at Lumberman's Arch. Poles from Haida Gwaii and from Rivers Inlet on the central coast followed for the city's 1936 Golden Jubilee, and the whole collection moved to Brockton Point in the mid-1960s. Many of the poles you see now are replicas or loaned replacements, since the originals went to museums in the late 1980s and the original Skedans Mortuary Pole went home to Haida Gwaii. The Squamish Nation raised the Rose Cole Yelton Memorial Pole in 2009, and Rose's son Robert Yelton led its carvers. Ellen Neel's Kakaso'las pole went back to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC on 4 September 2024 because of its age.
Coast Salish artist Susan Point created the three red cedar gateways at the Brockton Point Visitor Centre with Coast Salish Arts and the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, and they went in in 2008. Their slant-roof shape follows Coast Salish architecture. Near the Miniature Railway Plaza, Richard Krentz carved Raven: Spirit of Transformation from a Douglas fir stump that the 2006 windstorm left behind.
The train won't run this winter. The City counts at least 500 species in the park, with five breeding pairs of bald eagles and at least one family of coyotes that hunts at night. Keep your food to yourself. Park Board bylaws already banned leaving food anywhere in a park outside a bin, and after months of coyote attacks in Stanley Park the board backed a $500 fine for feeding wildlife in 2021.

Tips:
- A day pass from any Stanley Park meter covers every lot and space in the park, so you can move from the Aquarium to Prospect Point without paying twice.
- The 19 bus leaves Stanley Park Loop by the Pavilion and reaches Pender at Burrard in 10 minutes on TransLink's September 2026 timetable. From there it's a 7-minute walk to Canada Place.
- Watch for harbour seals from the seawall, and leave a pup alone on the beach, because the City says its mother is usually just off feeding.

Q: Is Stanley Park free?
A: Yes. Entry to Stanley Park is free, and pay parking applies on every road and lot in the park all year.
Q: What time does Stanley Park close?
A: Stanley Park is open from 6 am to 10 pm unless signs say otherwise, and its washrooms open from dawn until dusk.
Q: Is the Stanley Park train running?
A: No. The City of Vancouver says the Stanley Park Train remains offline because of safety concerns with its ageing systems, and Park Board staff are exploring new ways to run it.
Q: Whose totem poles are at Brockton Point?
A: The eight poles standing at Brockton Point in Stanley Park come from several Nations. The first four came from Alert Bay in the 1920s, others came from Haida Gwaii and Rivers Inlet in 1936, and the Squamish Nation raised the Rose Cole Yelton Memorial Pole in 2009.
Q: How much does Stanley Park cost?
A: Stanley Park is free to visit.
Q: When is the best time to visit Stanley Park?
A: Stanley Park: Start in the morning in winter, because the washrooms close at dusk and the forest trails darken early.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Vancouver Aquarium
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/vancouver-aquarium
Type: Sight
Also known as: Vancouver Aquarium Stanley Park, VanAqua, Vancouver Aquarium Dragons
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Coordinates: 49.30050, -123.13120
Kind: Aquarium
Hours: Last entry is 90 minutes before closing, at 3:30 pm on a 5 pm day. On 16 October 2026 the calendar showed 10 am to 5 pm through 12 November and listed every December day as hours to be decided. The ticket store was already selling December entry slots from 10 am to 3:30 pm, including on 24 December, and from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Christmas Day.
Entry: $41.95 per adult (2026)
Prices: In October 2026 an adult ticket for ages 13 to 64 cost $41.95 to $57.95 plus tax, set by the date you pick. On the cheapest dates the ticket store charged $26.45 for a child aged 3 to 12 and $36.95 for a senior or a post-secondary student, and toddlers under 3 get in free without a ticket.
Time needed: 1.5 hours
Best time: Book the first slot of the day, since you can stay until closing once you're in.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Price from: $41.95 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.vanaqua.org/
Booking: https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/tickets/
Summary: The Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park suits families on a wet day, with rescued sea otters and sea lions outdoors and the Dragons reptile exhibit inside through January 2027, and the trade-off is price, at $41.95 to $57.95 plus tax for an adult in October 2026.

Herschend Enterprises has run the Vancouver Aquarium since spring 2021, when Ocean Wise handed it over after a hard year of COVID-19. Herschend gives Ocean Wise 1% of its gross profits each year for conservation and education work. Entry is by timed ticket and the price moves with the day, so booking early locks in the lowest fare. Once you're through the door you can stay all day, and the Aquarium says most guests spend 90 minutes to two hours.
Dragons has been extended through January 2027 and comes with general admission. It puts the Gila monster, the red tegu and the Kimberley rock monitor in cave-style habitats, and the animal care team gives a dragon presentation every day. The 4-D film is included as well, on a first-come basis. The Fin-tastic Fall Festival fills the calendar to 31 October, and the hours after 12 November 2026 hadn't been posted when we checked, so look at the calendar before a Christmas visit.
The Aquarium went cashless in May 2026. Cards and phone wallets work everywhere, and cash-to-card kiosks in the Gift Shop and the Courtyard Café turn bills into a prepaid card. Free lockers in the Lower Teck Connections gallery hold carry-on bags on a first-come basis. EasyPark runs the parking, which isn't part of the ticket.

Tips:
- Buy online for your date, because prices vary by day and the plan-ahead fare is the lowest you'll see.
- Toddlers under 3 get in free and need no ticket.
- A Stanley Park day pass from any meter in the park covers the Aquarium lots too, so you can drive on to Prospect Point afterwards.
- To get back to Canada Place, walk 6 minutes to Stanley Park Loop and ride the 19 for 10 minutes to Pender at Burrard on TransLink's September 2026 timetable. A 7-minute walk takes you down to the harbour from there.

Q: How much are Vancouver Aquarium tickets?
A: An adult ticket (ages 13 to 64) at the Vancouver Aquarium cost $41.95 to $57.95 plus tax in October 2026, depending on the date. Children aged 3 to 12 paid from $26.45 and seniors from $36.95 on the cheapest dates, and toddlers under 3 go free.
Q: How long do you need at the Vancouver Aquarium?
A: Most guests spend 90 minutes to two hours at the Vancouver Aquarium. There is no time limit once you enter at your ticketed time.
Q: Can you pay cash at the Vancouver Aquarium?
A: No. The Vancouver Aquarium has taken only electronic payments since May 2026, and its cash-to-card kiosks load cash onto a prepaid card.
Q: Is parking included with Vancouver Aquarium tickets?
A: No. EasyPark runs parking in Stanley Park and charges separately, and a day pass works at any meter in the park.
Q: What are the opening hours of Vancouver Aquarium?
A: Vancouver Aquarium keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Vancouver Aquarium?
A: Vancouver Aquarium: Book the first slot of the day, since you can stay until closing once you're in.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/tickets/ https://store.vancouveraquarium.com/product/single/dynamic/ee83882d-7e86-48e1-a488-2d383c44840d https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/calendar/ https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/visitor-faqs/ https://www.vanaqua.org/explore/special-events/dragons/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt019.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1312,49.3005;-123.1339551,49.3006172?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.117839,49.2865893;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/58305151 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q185228

### Vancouver Art Gallery
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/vancouver-art-gallery
Type: Sight
Also known as: VAG, Vancouver Art Gallery Hornby Street, Vancouver Art Gallery Emily Carr
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
Coordinates: 49.28280, -123.12060
Kind: Gallery
Hours: The gallery opens 10 am to 5 pm, stays open to 8 pm on Fridays and closes every Tuesday.
Closed: Tuesdays
Entry: $35 per adult (2026)
Prices: General admission is $35 for visitors from outside BC and $29 for BC residents. Youth 13 to 18, children 12 and under, caregivers, members and Indigenous visitors who self-identify get in free. The gallery doesn't say whether GST is included.
Best time: The first Friday of the month from 4 to 8 pm, when Free First Friday Nights let everyone in free.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
Price from: $35 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/
Booking: https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/visit/
Summary: The Vancouver Art Gallery suits a rainy downtown afternoon, with Emily Carr on show until 8 November 2026 and Modern Iran and the Avant-Gardes arriving on 11 December, and the trade-off is a $35 ticket for visitors from outside BC, with the doors shut every Tuesday.

The gallery says it is situated within the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature runs until 8 November 2026. Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change stays up until 10 January 2027, and so does its companion show SANCTUARY: The Ancient Forest Experience.
Winter's big show is Modern Iran and the Avant-Gardes, 1948–78, from 11 December 2026 to 2 May 2027, and Vancouver Now! Annie Briard opens the same day and runs to 29 March. Highlights from the Collection carries on into 2030. On 12 February 2027 two more open: Made in Hong Kong: From the Collection and Stephanie Comilang: Search for Life.
Bring a card, because the gallery is cashless and turns away phone wallets and Discover. Coats and backpacks go in free self-serve lockers that come with your ticket. The 1931 Gallery Bistro sits inside if you want lunch between floors.

Tips:
- BMO presents Free First Friday Nights, when the gallery opens free from 4 to 8 pm on the first Friday of every month. Reserve ahead to be sure of a spot, or try for walk-in tickets.
- A BC resident pays $29 a visit, so the $58 annual Access Pass covers itself on the second visit.
- Canada Place is a 14-minute walk by OpenStreetMap routing, or 4 minutes on foot to Vancouver City Centre station and 2 minutes on the Canada Line to Waterfront.

Q: How much is the Vancouver Art Gallery?
A: General admission to the Vancouver Art Gallery is $35 for visitors from outside BC and $29 for BC residents in 2026. Youth 13 to 18 and children 12 and under get in free.
Q: Is the Vancouver Art Gallery open on Tuesdays?
A: No. The Vancouver Art Gallery closes every Tuesday and opens 10 am to 5 pm on the other days, with Fridays to 8 pm.
Q: When is the Vancouver Art Gallery free?
A: The Vancouver Art Gallery is free on the first Friday of every month from 4 to 8 pm, during Free First Friday Nights presented by BMO.
Q: What's on at the Vancouver Art Gallery this winter?
A: Modern Iran and the Avant-Gardes, 1948–78 runs at the Vancouver Art Gallery from 11 December 2026 to 2 May 2027. Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change stays until 10 January 2027.
Q: What are the opening hours of Vancouver Art Gallery?
A: Vancouver Art Gallery keeps these hours: Mon 10:00–17:00; Tue closed; Wed–Thu 10:00–17:00; Fri 10:00–20:00; Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Vancouver Art Gallery?
A: Vancouver Art Gallery: The first Friday of the month from 4 to 8 pm, when Free First Friday Nights let everyone in free.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/visit/ https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/current-exhibitions/ https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/upcoming-exhibitions/ https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/wp-json/wp/v2/exhibitions https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1206,49.2828;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1206,49.2828;-123.1189230,49.2819919?overview=false https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12620960872 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q371960

### Vancouver Lookout
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/vancouver-lookout
Type: Sight
Also known as: Harbour Centre Lookout, Harbour Centre tower, Vancouver Lookout observation deck
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
Coordinates: 49.28460, -123.11230
Kind: Viewpoint
Hours: The last elevator goes up at 5:30 pm.
Entry: $23.88 per adult (2026)
Prices: Tickets cost the same online and at the door. Children 5 and under go free with a paying adult. A ticket covers one entry at any time during opening hours on the day you choose.
Time needed: 45 min
Best time: Late afternoon in December, since the sun sets well before the 6 pm close and you see the city lights come on from the deck.
Rainy days: Works in the rain
With children: Good with children
Address: 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
By bike: Bike racks sit off Hastings Street, and you need to bring your own lock.
Price from: $23.88 per adult (2026)
Website: https://vancouverlookout.com/
Booking: https://vancouverlookout.com/
Summary: The Vancouver Lookout suits a first afternoon in the city, when a turn around its 360-degree deck on Harbour Centre lays out Stanley Park and the mountains above North Vancouver, and the trade-off is $23.88 for an adult visit that most people finish in 30 to 45 minutes.

The Lookout opened in 1977 with the Harbour Centre complex. A glass elevator climbs the outside of the tower to a deck 168 metres (553 feet) above the street. The Lookout's acknowledgement names the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
A free self-guided audio tour plays on your own phone and headphones in ten languages, from French to Punjabi, over the deck's free Wi-Fi. There's no food counter up top. You may carry up your own food and non-alcoholic drinks and use the tables and chairs on the deck.
Tickets cost $23.88 for an adult or senior and $16.93 for a student or a child 6 to 17 in 2026, with taxes and fees inside the price. Each ticket gives one entry on the day you pick, so you can't come back after dinner on the same one. The Top of Vancouver revolving restaurant shares the building and runs as a separate business.

Tips:
- Canada Place is a 9-minute walk by OpenStreetMap routing, and the way runs past Waterfront Station across the street.
- Drivers should use the 450 Cordova Street parkade, since Harbour Centre has no public or pay parking.
- The confirmation email carries a link to change your booking yourself up to 24 hours before the visit date.
- Service dogs and emotional support animals with proof of certification are the only animals allowed on the deck.

Q: How much is the Vancouver Lookout?
A: An adult or senior ticket to the Vancouver Lookout costs $23.88 in 2026, and a student or a child 6 to 17 pays $16.93, with taxes and fees included. Children 5 and under go free with a paying adult.
Q: Can you go back up the Vancouver Lookout on the same ticket?
A: No. A Vancouver Lookout ticket is good for one entry at any time during opening hours on the day you chose.
Q: How high is the Vancouver Lookout?
A: The Vancouver Lookout's deck stands 168 metres (553 feet) above street level, and you reach it only by elevator.
Q: How long do you need at the Vancouver Lookout?
A: Most guests spend 30 to 45 minutes on the Vancouver Lookout deck, and there is no time limit.
Q: What are the opening hours of Vancouver Lookout?
A: Vancouver Lookout keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00.
Q: When is the best time to visit Vancouver Lookout?
A: Vancouver Lookout: Late afternoon in December, since the sun sets well before the 6 pm close and you see the city lights come on from the deck.
Q: Can you get to Vancouver Lookout by bike?
A: Bike racks sit off Hastings Street, and you need to bring your own lock.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://vancouverlookout.com/ https://vancouverlookout.com/hours https://vancouverlookout.com/faq https://x2-checkout.xola.app/flows/mvp?button=65ca41c9616c241cc600447d&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fvancouverlookout.com https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1123,49.2846;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/889550078 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q867340

### VanDusen Botanical Garden
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/vandusen-botanical-garden
Type: Sight
Also known as: VanDusen Garden, VanDusen hedge maze, VanDusen Festival of Lights
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 5151 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1
Coordinates: 49.23960, -123.13260
Kind: Garden
Hours: Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. The Truffles Garden Cafe opens daily during garden hours.
Closed: 25 December
Entry: $10.23 per adult (2026)
Prices: Winter prices at the desk from November to March are $11.19 for adults, $8.95 for seniors, $7.85 for youth and $5.60 for children 5 to 12, before GST. Online through Showpass the November and December tickets cost less even with its ticket fee: $10.23 for adults, $8.19 for seniors, $7.16 for youth and $5.12 for children, before GST. The garden puts 3% of each ticket price toward its Amenity Improvement Fee. Children 4 and under and garden members get in free.
Best time: A dry winter morning at 10 am, because the gates close at 2 pm from November to February.
With children: Good with children
Address: 5151 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1
By bike: Lock bikes outside the Visitor Centre, since bicycles stay out of the garden.
Price from: $10.23 per adult (2026)
Website: https://vandusengarden.org/
Booking: https://vandusengarden.org/plan-your-visit/hours-admission/
Summary: VanDusen Botanical Garden suits gardeners and families who want a quiet winter walk and a cedar hedge maze, and the trade-off from November to February is a short day that ends at 2 pm. A winter adult ticket costs $10.23 online with the booking fee or $11.19 at the desk, plus GST.

The City of Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association have run VanDusen together for 50 years. The hedge maze uses 3,000 pyramidal cedars planted in autumn 1981, with an observation terrace for anyone who'd rather watch. The Stone Garden sits on the roof of the old Point Grey reservoir, so it's built from lightweight volcanic rock.
Winter days are short here. The garden opens 10 am to 2 pm through November and December, closes on 25 December and keeps the same short day in January and February. Prices fall in the cold months, from $15.81 for an adult at the desk between April and October to $11.19 from November to March, before GST. The Festival of Lights fills the garden in the evenings from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 on its own timed ticket, since regular tickets don't cover special events.
The garden's code bans drones, outside alcohol, amplified music and sports gear, and it asks you not to feed or handle wildlife. Picnics are welcome, with lawn chairs and coolers on the Great Lawn only. Indigenous visitors get free general admission at the desk under the Park Board's First Nations, Métis and Inuit Access Policy. The Park Board says it works with the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations on cultural access.

Tips:
- Book online, because the Showpass price stays under the desk price for every age even after its ticket fee.
- Groups buying 10 or more paid tickets get 10% off, on Showpass or at the desk.
- For Canada Place, ride the 17 from Oak at 41st Avenue to Broadway–City Hall station in 16 minutes at midday on TransLink's September 2026 timetable. The Canada Line takes 7 more to Waterfront, and Canada Place is a 6-minute walk from there.
- A garden membership also covers the Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park.

Q: What are VanDusen Botanical Garden's winter hours?
A: VanDusen Botanical Garden opens 10 am to 2 pm in November, December, January and February, and it closes on 25 December. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Q: How much is VanDusen Botanical Garden?
A: From November to March an adult ticket to VanDusen Botanical Garden costs $11.19 plus GST, seniors pay $8.95, youth $7.85 and children 5 to 12 $5.60. Children 4 and under get in free.
Q: Is the VanDusen Festival of Lights on in 2026?
A: VanDusen Botanical Garden had not listed a 2026 Festival of Lights on its events page by 16 October 2026. Regular admission tickets don't cover special events.
Q: When is the best time to visit VanDusen Botanical Garden?
A: VanDusen Botanical Garden: A dry winter morning at 10 am, because the gates close at 2 pm from November to February.
Q: Can you get to VanDusen Botanical Garden by bike?
A: Lock bikes outside the Visitor Centre, since bicycles stay out of the garden.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://vandusengarden.org/plan-your-visit/hours-admission/ https://vandusengarden.org/explore/vandusen-botanical-garden/ https://vandusengarden.org/explore/events/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt017.pdf https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.1122190,49.2861789;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/316008597 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1119013 https://www.showpass.com/api/public/events/vandusen-botanical-garden-admi-26nov01-1765991409895/

### Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/whey-ah-wichen-cates-park
Type: Sight
Local name: Whey-ah-Wichen (hur)
Also known as: Cates Park, Whey-ah-Wichen Cates Park, Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen, Whey-Ah-Wichen, Little Cates Park, Roche Point
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: Cates Park Road off Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.30310, -122.95720
Kind: Park
Hours: The boat launch operates all year, and the District takes boat launch questions on 604-990-2311.
Entry: Free
Prices: Entry is free. The District charges $3 an hour to park from 8 am to 6 pm between 1 March and 31 October, so the lot is free from November to February. Vehicles with Veteran or Memorial Cross plates park free, and District residents can buy a seasonal pass.
Best time: A dry winter afternoon from November on suits a walk, when parking is free and the October night work on the shoreline has wrapped up.
With children: Good with children
Address: Cates Park Road off Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/visit-our-destination-parks
Summary: Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park in North Vancouver suits families and walkers who want beaches and 6 km of waterfront trail on Burrard Inlet, and parking is free from November to February. Shoreline restoration continues at Little Cates and East Beach into spring 2027, so expect fencing and crews on that stretch.

Whey-ah-Wichen is an ancestral village site of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) on Burrard Inlet. The Bill Reid Centre at Simon Fraser University writes that Tsleil-Waututh people lived and gathered food here for thousands of years before European contact and on until about 1869. It began as a winter village. Trench embankments and a wooden lookout tower guarded it, and from the tower lookouts could see past Second Narrows toward Stanley Park.
The District of North Vancouver and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation signed an agreement in 2001 to manage the park together, and they make decisions about it jointly. Today it holds 6 km of waterfront trails and a year-round boat launch. It also has beaches, playgrounds, picnic shelters and tennis courts.
The two partners started a shoreline restoration in 2025 to protect the beaches from erosion with nature-based methods and to strengthen Tsleil-Waututh cultural use of the site. The first phase finished in spring 2026 along West Beach, Central Beach, Roche Point and East Beach, and it brought a new accessible picnic shelter and a wider path from the parking lot to the east beach. Phase two at Little Cates began in October 2026. The District warns that the work changes the look of the beach for now and expects logs and shells to settle back over time.
Drive in and the District's lot is free from November to February. The 212 bus runs along Dollarton Highway between Phibbs Exchange and Deep Cove, and its Raven Woods stop sits about 1.3 km on foot west of the park.

Tips:
- Book the new picnic shelter through North Vancouver Recreation and Culture if you're bringing a group.
- Expect construction fencing near Little Cates while the phase two shoreline work runs.

Q: What does Whey-ah-Wichen mean?
A: Whey-ah-Wichen is a hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ place name that means facing both directions and facing the wind, according to the Bill Reid Centre at Simon Fraser University. It names an ancestral village site of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at today's Cates Park.
Q: Is parking free at Cates Park?
A: Yes, from November to February. The District of North Vancouver charges $3 an hour at Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park from 8 am to 6 pm between 1 March and 31 October.
Q: Who manages Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park?
A: The District of North Vancouver and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation manage Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park together under an agreement signed in 2001, and they make decisions about the park jointly.
Q: How much does Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park cost?
A: Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park is free to visit.
Q: What are the opening hours of Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park?
A: Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park is open the boat launch operates all year, and the District takes boat launch questions on 604-990-2311.
Q: When is the best time to visit Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park?
A: Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park: A dry winter afternoon from November on suits a walk, when parking is free and the October night work on the shoreline has wrapped up.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.dnv.org/page/whey-ah-wichen-cates-park-improvements https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/visit-our-destination-parks https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/managing-parking-demand-our-parks https://www.dnv.org/advisories/shoreline-restoration-night-work-at-whey-ah-wichencates-park https://www.sfu.ca/brc/our-work/imesh-mobile-app/coast-salish-place-names/tsleil-waututh/whey-ah-wichen.html https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt212.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/ttR2.pdf https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8330417 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6775151124 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55822979 https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-122.95716,49.30308;-122.97351,49.30514?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.11167,49.28569;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false

### Whytecliff Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/sights/whytecliff-park
Type: Sight
Also known as: Whytecliff, Whytecliff Park West Vancouver, Whyte Island, Whytecliff Marine Protected Area
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Horseshoe Bay
Address: End of the 7000 block of Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.37400, -123.28740
Kind: Park
Hours: The main washroom building in the northwest corner of the lot opens from 7 am to 9 pm, and the concession opens daily from 11 am to 7 pm. Pay parking runs from 7 am to 10 pm, and overnight parking is not allowed. The lower washroom and changeroom by the beach are closed.
Entry: Free
Prices: Entry is free, and so are the tennis courts. Pay parking runs all year from 7 am to 10 pm at $5.08 an hour with taxes included, and there is no day rate. West Van residents can apply for a free annual pass.
Best time: Pick a clear winter day for the view up Howe Sound to the Tantalus Mountains, and arrive early, because the District closes the lots when they fill.
With children: Good with children
Address: End of the 7000 block of Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
Price from: $0 per person (2026)
Website: https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/whytecliff-park
Summary: Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver suits divers and anyone who wants a rocky Howe Sound shoreline just west of Horseshoe Bay, and the park costs nothing to enter. Parking costs $5.08 an hour all year with taxes included, and the District shuts the lots when they fill on fine days.

Whytecliff sits at a corner of Howe Sound on a rugged stretch of coast, and from the rocks you watch the boats go by against the mountains. The District of West Vancouver counts more than 15 hectares here. A playground, picnic spots, a swimming beach on the protected bay and free tennis courts all fit inside. A few short trails lead to views of Howe Sound and the distant Tantalus Mountains, and the Bassendale Terrace looks over the beach to Whyte Island.
The water off the park is a designated Saltwater Marine Protected Area, and divers of every level come for it. Divers see rockfish, lingcod, crab and anemones, and now and then a wolf eel or a giant octopus. A ramp lets divers with disabilities into the water, and an outdoor shower rinses off the salt.
The café in the park cooks burgers and smoked meat sandwiches and scoops ice cream. It opens daily from 11 am to 7 pm. Dogs may run off leash in the part of the park east of Marine Drive, and West Van keeps them off its beaches and playgrounds. Open fires are banned all year anywhere in West Van, and so are charcoal barbecues in parks. Smoking and vaping are not allowed in the District's parks.

Tips:
- Follow the directions of traffic control staff on busy days, when the District closes the lots as they fill.
- Without a car, ride the 257 express or the 250 to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal and walk about 2 km to the park.

Q: Can you scuba dive at Whytecliff Park?
A: Yes. The waters off Whytecliff Park are a designated Saltwater Marine Protected Area that suits beginner and experienced divers. The park has a ramp for divers with disabilities and an outdoor shower.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Whytecliff Park?
A: Yes. Dogs may be off leash in Whytecliff Park east of Marine Drive. West Van does not allow dogs on its beaches or playgrounds.
Q: How much is parking at Whytecliff Park?
A: Parking at Whytecliff Park costs $5.08 an hour with taxes included, from 7 am to 10 pm every day of the year. West Van offers no day rate.
Q: How do you get to Whytecliff Park without a car?
A: Take the 257 express or the 250 bus to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, then walk about 2 km west to Whytecliff Park.
Q: What are the opening hours of Whytecliff Park?
A: Whytecliff Park is open the main washroom building in the northwest corner of the lot opens from 7 am to 9 pm, and the concession opens daily from 11 am to 7 pm. Pay parking runs from 7 am to 10 pm, and overnight parking is not allowed. The lower washroom and changeroom by the beach are closed.
Q: When is the best time to visit Whytecliff Park?
A: Whytecliff Park: Pick a clear winter day for the view up Howe Sound to the Tantalus Mountains, and arrive early, because the District closes the lots when they fill.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/whytecliff-park https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/destination-parks-pay-parking https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/dogs-parks https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt257.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt250.pdf https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/115568063 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/648735250 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7997950 https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.28738,49.37400;-123.27282,49.37412?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-foot/route/v1/driving/-123.11204,49.28085;-123.1121,49.2884?overview=false

## Dishes and drinks

### Bannock
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/bannock
Type: Food
Also known as: frybread, fry bread, bannock taco, skaan, Indigenous bannock
Kind: Dish
Season: Bannock makers cook it all year.
How to order: Order it warm with butter and jam, or as the base of a bannock taco. Ask whether it's fried or baked, since Salmon n' Bannock says bannock is different everywhere you go.
Vegetarian: Classic bannock dough uses lard, so ask how a kitchen makes it. Salmon n' Bannock lists a vegetarian bannock taco and a gluten-free bannock.
Summary: Bannock suits anyone who wants to taste the bread Indigenous cooks across North America have made their own, and Salmon n' Bannock on West Broadway in Vancouver bakes its signature bannock to serve with butter and berry jam. Destination Vancouver says two of the area's bannock businesses keep no fixed daily spot, so follow them on social media before you set out.

Indigenous peoples across North America make bannock, from the Inuit in the Arctic to First Nations on the Pacific coast and the Métis. Cooks knead white or whole-wheat flour with baking powder, sugar, lard and water or milk, then fry the dough or bake it. Out on the land some wrapped it around a green hardwood stick to toast over the fire. Wikipedia cites sources that say fur traders brought the bread and its Scottish name. It ties the modern recipe to government rations of wheat flour, sugar, lard and butter on reserves in the late 19th century. Those rations came when settlers had cut off access to country foods.
Inez Cook of the Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola opened Salmon n' Bannock on West Broadway in 2010 with Remi Caudron, and she has owned it alone since 2019. The signature bannock is baked to about the size of a hockey puck and comes with butter and a rotating berry jam. A gluten-free version is on the menu too. The kitchen also makes a vegetarian bannock taco and serves its smoked sockeye burger on bannock. On your way home, look for Salmon n' Bannock On The Fly after security in YVR's International Departures next to gate 71.
Squamish Nation chef Paul Natrall started Mr. Bannock as Vancouver's first Indigenous food truck. Destination Vancouver dates the start to January 2018 in one article and to 2017 in its June 2026 guide. He cooks with Squamish Nation ingredients such as juniper berries and smoked wild salmon, and his honey waffle bannock carries a juniper berry rub. In 2026 the truck had no fixed daily spot and served at events and through catering. West Coast Bannock works the same way, and owner Richard Mark (Nisga'a-Gitxsan) fries bannock for tacos and a sockeye salmon sandwich at stops across Metro Vancouver that include North Vancouver and West Vancouver.
In Whistler, the Thunderbird Café at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre serves traditional bannock in the admission-free lower level. The café closes from 1 to 5 November 2026 for a refresh. From 6 November to 31 December it serves from the Qwalimak food truck on the Mezzanine Patio, and you sit in the Longhouse. The centre opens Wednesday to Sunday in that stretch and closes on 11 November for Remembrance Day.

Tips:
- Book a table at Salmon n' Bannock, because the restaurant calls its dining room intimate and recommends reservations.
- Check Mr. Bannock's Instagram to see where the truck will serve next.
- Visit the Thunderbird Café between 6 November and 16 December 2026 to save 20% while it serves from the food truck.
- Pick up a Bangin' Bannock mix at Stong's Market to bake bannock at home.

Q: Where can you eat bannock in Vancouver?
A: Salmon n' Bannock at 1128 West Broadway serves its signature baked bannock with butter and berry jam. Its On The Fly counter at YVR sits after security in International Departures next to gate 71.
Q: Who is Mr. Bannock?
A: Mr. Bannock is the business of Squamish Nation chef Paul Natrall. He started it as Vancouver's first Indigenous food truck, and Destination Vancouver's June 2026 guide says the truck has no fixed daily schedule and serves at events and through catering.
Q: Is bannock an Indigenous food?
A: Yes. Indigenous peoples across North America make bannock, and Wikipedia notes that its name came from Scotland and that government rations shaped the modern recipe.
Q: How do you order Bannock?
A: Order it warm with butter and jam, or as the base of a bannock taco. Ask whether it's fried or baked, since Salmon n' Bannock says bannock is different everywhere you go.
Q: When is Bannock in season?
A: Bannock: Bannock makers cook it all year.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.salmonandbannock.net/ https://www.salmonandbannock.net/about-us https://www.salmonandbannock.net/menu https://www.destinationvancouver.com/inspirations/food-and-drink/indigenous-cuisine-and-artisanal-foods-in-vancouver https://www.destinationvancouver.com/inspirations/food-and-drink/mr-bannock-vancouvers-first-indigenous-food-truck https://slcc.ca/visit/ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/salmon-n-bannock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannock_(Indigenous_American_food) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannock_(British_and_Irish_food)

### BC craft beer
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/bc-craft-beer
Type: Food
Also known as: craft beer, BC beer, North Vancouver breweries, Shipyards Brewery District, BC Ale Trail, microbrewery, Bay Ale
Kind: Drink
From: West Vancouver and Cypress, Lonsdale and the Shipyards, Main Street and East Van, Squamish
Season: Taprooms pour all year. Fresh-hop beers arrive in the fall, and the BC Ale Trail says Vancouver's North Shore Craft Beer Festival comes round once each fall.
How to order: Order a flight of small pours to taste the list, then a full glass of the one you like. Taps rotate, so ask what's new that week.
Vegetarian: Most beer is brewed from malt, hops, yeast and water. Naam in Kitsilano pours local beer it describes as vegan, and elsewhere you can ask about fruited or dessert-style releases.
Summary: BC craft beer suits anyone who wants a pint brewed a few blocks from where it's poured, and in North Vancouver the Shipyards Brewery District puts several taprooms within about 800 metres of the SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay. North Point and Streetcar keep their kitchens to pizza and snacks, so book dinner elsewhere if you want a full meal.

Canada's first modern microbrewery started in Horseshoe Bay. Spinnakers' history says John Mitchell co-owned the Troller Pub there, and in June 1982 he opened a small brewery on the property of Sewell's Marina down the street to supply it with real ale. Frank Appleton built it with him mainly from cobbled-together dairy equipment, and the BC Ale Trail dates the first pints to 6 July 1982. The only beer it made was Bay Ale, at 30 kegs a week, and the pub sold out all five kegs on opening night.
The brewery didn't last long, and Mitchell went on to open Spinnakers in Victoria in 1984. The Troller still pours in Horseshoe Bay at a new address. When the BC Ale Trail wrote its history, Howe Sound Brewing made Troller Bay Ale as a re-creation of Mitchell's recipe. The Ale Trail's route for Vancouver's North Shore now takes in ten breweries and sends you to the Troller for a pint.
In Lower Lonsdale, Strathcona North pours in the Lonsdale Quay building about 135 metres from the SeaBus. Walk east and Streetcar Brewing serves espresso from 9 am before the taps take over. La Cerveceria Astilleros brews Mexican-style lagers under a name that is Spanish for the shipyards. Beere Brewing opened in 2017 and calls itself the district's first brewery, and North Point's cabin-style taproom welcomes guests of all ages.
Further afield, Brassneck Brewery on Main Street in Vancouver keeps about a dozen taps and had fresh-hopped beers on the board in October 2026. Howe Sound Brewing in downtown Squamish brews in the building, and Backcountry Brewing's Widowmaker Hazy IPA took silver at the 2025 Canadian Brewing Awards. Britannia Brewing pours its Deckhand Lager in Steveston.

Tips:
- Start at Strathcona North by the SeaBus and walk east along Esplanade to La Cerveceria Astilleros and Beere Brewing.
- Bring a growler if you want beer for your hotel room, because several taprooms fill them.
- Order a flight of four small pours at Brassneck or Howe Sound Brewing to taste across the list.

Q: What was Canada's first craft brewery?
A: The BC Ale Trail names Horseshoe Bay Brewing in West Vancouver as Canada's first microbrewery. John Mitchell and Frank Appleton started it in 1982 to supply Bay Ale to the Troller Pub.
Q: Where are the breweries in North Vancouver?
A: A cluster of North Vancouver taprooms sits in the Shipyards Brewery District of Lower Lonsdale. Strathcona North, Streetcar, La Cerveceria Astilleros, North Point and Beere all stand within about 800 metres of the SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay.
Q: When is fresh-hop beer season in BC?
A: Fresh-hop beers come out in the fall. Brassneck Brewery's October 2026 board carried fresh-hopped beers brewed with hops from Topp's Hops Hop Farm.
Q: How do you order BC craft beer?
A: Order a flight of small pours to taste the list, then a full glass of the one you like. Taps rotate, so ask what's new that week.
Q: Where can you eat BC craft beer in North Vancouver?
A: Places we list for BC craft beer include Backcountry Brewing, Beere Brewing, Brassneck Brewery, Britannia Brewing Steveston, Howe Sound Brewing.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://bcaletrail.ca/the-history-of-bc-craft-beer-part-1/ https://bcaletrail.ca/ale-trail/vancouvers-north-shore-ale-trail/ https://bcaletrail.ca/bc-breweries/ https://www.spinnakers.com/reviving-the-craft/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_Canada

### BC spot prawns
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/bc-spot-prawns
Type: Food
Also known as: spot prawns, spot prawn, BC spot prawn, spot shrimp, Pandalus platyceros, botan ebi, Spot Prawn Festival
Kind: Ingredient
Season: Fresh spot prawns run for six to eight weeks in May and June, and the Spot Prawn Festival at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf marks the start of the season.
How to order: Buy them live off the boats at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf or on the Steveston sales float in May and June. When a restaurant menu names no species, ask whether the prawns are BC spot prawns.
Vegetarian: Spot prawns are shellfish, so they don't suit vegetarians.
Summary: BC spot prawns suit seafood lovers who reach Vancouver in May or June, when the boats at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf and Steveston's Fisherman's Wharf sell them live. A winter trip misses them fresh, because the Steveston Harbour Authority lists spot prawns on its sales float for May and June only.

The spot prawn grows up to 27 centimetres long, and white spots on its first and fifth tail segments give it away. British Columbia lands the biggest harvest anywhere. Wikipedia puts it at about 2,450 tonnes a year, and about 65% comes from the water between Vancouver Island and the mainland. The meat is sweet and firm. Ocean Wise recognizes BC spot prawns as sustainable, and Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch rates them a good alternative.
The commercial season opens in spring and lasts six to eight weeks across May and June. Each year the Chefs' Table Society of BC and the Pacific Prawn Fishermen's Association mark its start with the Spot Prawn Festival at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf, west of Granville Island. The 20th festival ran on 31 May 2026 with free cooking demos on the dock and an $85 brunch of six spot prawn dishes (plus tax). The festival says the boats there sell live prawns from 1 pm each day through the season.
Fisherman's Wharf in Steveston opens seven days a week, and fishers sell from their own boats at its public sales float. The Steveston Harbour Authority's season list gives spot prawns for May and June. Harvesters felt the pinch in 2026. Fraser MacDonald of the Pacific Prawn Fishermen's Association said that year that China's tariffs had cut export prices for BC spot prawns sharply, and he argued that strong demand at home matters more than ever for the fleet.

Tips:
- Get to False Creek Fishermen's Wharf after 1 pm in May or June, when the festival says the boats sell live spot prawns each day.
- Check the Steveston Harbour Authority's season list before a spring visit to the sales float at Fisherman's Wharf.
- Ask where the prawns come from when a menu names no species.

Q: When is BC spot prawn season?
A: BC spot prawn season runs for six to eight weeks in May and June. The Steveston Harbour Authority lists spot prawns on its sales float for those two months.
Q: Where can you buy live spot prawns in Vancouver?
A: In season, the boats at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf sell live spot prawns from 1 pm each day. In Richmond, fishers sell them from the public sales float at Steveston's Fisherman's Wharf.
Q: When is the Spot Prawn Festival?
A: The 2026 Spot Prawn Festival ran on Sunday 31 May at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf. The Chefs' Table Society of BC had posted no 2027 date by mid-October 2026.
Q: Can you get fresh BC spot prawns in winter?
A: No. Live spot prawns sell off the boats in May and June, the weeks the commercial season runs.
Q: How do you order BC spot prawns?
A: Buy them live off the boats at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf or on the Steveston sales float in May and June. When a restaurant menu names no species, ask whether the prawns are BC spot prawns.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://stevestonharbour.com/fishermans-wharf/whats-in-season/ https://spotprawnfestival.com/ https://scoutmagazine.ca/spot-prawn-festival-returns-may-31st-20-years-strong/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandalus_platyceros

### BC wine
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/bc-wine
Type: Food
Also known as: British Columbia wine, BC VQA, VQA wine, Okanagan wine, BC icewine, Crafted in BC
Kind: Drink
Season: BC wine sells all year. Harvest runs through the fall, and Wine Growers British Columbia points winter visitors to BC icewine and fireside tastings at wineries that stay open.
How to order: Ask the server for a BC wine by the glass and the region it comes from. On a bottle, BC VQA and the region name tell you where the grapes grew.
Vegetarian: Naam in Kitsilano says even its local wine is vegan. Elsewhere, ask the server whether a bottle suits vegans.
Summary: BC wine suits anyone who wants the province's own bottles with dinner in Vancouver, and a BC VQA label means the grapes were 100% grown and the wine made in British Columbia. Read the label on 2024 bottles, because extreme cold left many vineyards without a crop that year and some wineries made Crafted in BC wine from grapes grown elsewhere.

Wine Growers British Columbia counts more than 300 wineries across nine regions. Three regions lie on the coast and six in the Interior, and the Fraser Valley is the coastal one closest to Vancouver. The Okanagan Valley is the largest and oldest. Father Charles Pandosy planted the first vines there at the Oblate Mission in Kelowna in 1859, and by 1984 the province had 13 operating wineries.
BC VQA started in 1990, and the BC Wine Authority governs its rules. A BC VQA wine uses only BC grapes. At least 95% must come from the region named on the label, and 85% from the stated vintage and the stated grape. An expert panel tastes every wine before it earns the mark.
Severe cold snaps hit the 2023 and 2024 harvests, and an extreme cold event early in 2024 left many vineyards with no crop. For the 2024 vintage only, some wineries made Crafted in BC wines from grapes or juice grown outside the province in places such as Washington and Ontario. Those bottles say where the grapes grew, and they don't carry the BC VQA mark.
Nk'Mip Cellars in Osoyoos became the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America in 2002, and the Osoyoos Indian Band runs it in partnership with Arterra. Destination Vancouver's June 2026 guide says you'll find its bottles at BC Liquor stores and Everything Wine in the city. On Grouse Mountain, the Observatory builds its drinks list around Okanagan wineries. Barbara in Chinatown leans on BC producers.
Winter is the quiet season in the vineyards. Wine Growers British Columbia says many wineries stay open all year for tastings by the fire, and it suggests BC icewine to finish a cold-weather day. The Vancouver International Wine Festival returns in March 2027. Its own feeds give both 6–13 March and 8–13 March, so check the dates before you book.

Tips:
- Look for BC VQA on the label if you want a wine made only from BC grapes.
- Check the label on 2024 bottles, because Crafted in BC wines from that vintage use grapes from outside the province.
- Buy Nk'Mip Cellars wine at a BC Liquor store for a bottle from North America's first Indigenous-owned winery.

Q: What does BC VQA mean?
A: BC VQA stands for British Columbia Vintners Quality Alliance, and the mark dates from 1990. A BC VQA wine is made from 100% BC-grown grapes, and an expert panel tastes every wine before it earns the mark.
Q: How many wine regions does BC have?
A: Wine Growers British Columbia counts nine wine regions and more than 300 wineries in the province. The Okanagan Valley is the largest and oldest.
Q: What are Crafted in BC wines?
A: Crafted in BC wines are 2024-vintage wines made in BC from grapes or juice grown outside the province. Wineries made them because extreme cold left many BC vineyards without a 2024 crop, and they don't carry the BC VQA mark.
Q: When is the Vancouver International Wine Festival?
A: The Vancouver International Wine Festival returns in March 2027. In October 2026 its own feeds gave both 6–13 March and 8–13 March.
Q: How do you order BC wine?
A: Ask the server for a BC wine by the glass and the region it comes from. On a bottle, BC VQA and the region name tell you where the grapes grew.
Q: When is BC wine in season?
A: BC wine: BC wine sells all year. Harvest runs through the fall, and Wine Growers British Columbia points winter visitors to BC icewine and fireside tastings at wineries that stay open.
Q: Where can you eat BC wine in North Vancouver?
A: Places we list for BC wine include Barbara, The Naam, The Observatory.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://winebc.com/ https://winebc.com/bc-wines-101/ https://winebc.com/history/ https://winebc.com/seasons/ https://www.destinationvancouver.com/inspirations/food-and-drink/indigenous-cuisine-and-artisanal-foods-in-vancouver https://vanwinefest.ca/

### California roll
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/california-roll
Type: Food
Also known as: California maki, Tojo-maki, inside-out roll, uramaki, California rolls
Kind: Dish
Season: Sushi bars serve it all year.
How to order: Order it by name. Expect rice on the outside with sesame or roe, and the seaweed rolled inside.
Vegetarian: The classic California roll uses crab or imitation crab, so ask for an avocado and cucumber roll if you don't eat fish. Tojo's offers its seasonal omakase in a vegetarian version.
Summary: The California roll suits sushi newcomers and anyone curious about Vancouver's claim on a dish served around the world, and Tojo's on West Broadway credits its chef Hidekazu Tojo with creating it. The catch is that the claim is disputed, because many food historians trace an evolving roll to Los Angeles in the 1960s.

A California roll holds imitation crab or cooked crab with avocado and cucumber. In North America it comes inside out. The rice goes on the outside and the nori seaweed sits within, and many kitchens coat the rice in sesame seeds or flying fish roe. Wikipedia says the roll eased American diners into sushi and on toward more unusual fish.
Hidekazu Tojo moved from Osaka to Vancouver in August 1971, when the city had four Japanese restaurants. He says local diners of the time shied away from raw fish and seaweed. So he rolled the sushi inside out and filled it with cooked crab and avocado. Tojo opened his own restaurant in October 1988 and moved it a few blocks east in 2007. Its site calls him internationally celebrated as the creator of the California roll.
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries named Tojo a goodwill ambassador for Japanese cuisine in 2016, and Wikipedia counts 13 chefs outside Japan with the title. He gets credit for the BC roll of barbecued salmon skin too. At Tojo's the omakase menus follow the season, and the seasonal one comes in a vegetarian version.

Tips:
- Ask for the sushi counter when you book Tojo's, since a review on its site says the chef still works behind it nightly.
- Order a BC roll alongside, because Wikipedia credits Tojo with that roll as well.

Q: Was the California roll invented in Vancouver?
A: The claim is disputed. Vancouver chef Hidekazu Tojo says he created the California roll in the late 1970s, and many food historians credit chef Ichiro Mashita at Tokyo Kaikan in Los Angeles in the 1960s.
Q: What is in a California roll?
A: A California roll holds imitation crab or cooked crab with avocado and cucumber. North American versions roll inside out and put the rice on the outside.
Q: Where is Tojo's in Vancouver?
A: Tojo's is at 1133 West Broadway in Vancouver, and its own site credits Chef Hidekazu Tojo with creating the California roll.
Q: How do you order California roll?
A: Order it by name. Expect rice on the outside with sesame or roe, and the seaweed rolled inside.
Q: When is California roll in season?
A: California roll: Sushi bars serve it all year.
Q: Where can you eat California roll in North Vancouver?
A: Places we list for California roll include Tojo's.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.tojos.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_roll https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidekazu_Tojo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.C._roll https://tojos.com/omakase

### Chinese food in Richmond and Chinatown
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/chinese-food-richmond-chinatown
Type: Food
Also known as: Richmond Chinese food, dim sum Richmond, Vancouver dim sum, Chinatown Vancouver food, Dumpling Trail, Cantonese food Vancouver, Golden Village
Kind: Cuisine guide
From: Richmond and YVR, Downtown and Stanley Park
Season: Dim sum rooms serve all year, and Tourism Richmond says most open at 10 am.
How to order: Order dim sum for the table and mix steamed baskets with something fried. Add stir-fried greens and a main meat or seafood dish for a fuller lunch, as Tourism Richmond suggests.
Vegetarian: Dim sum leans on shrimp and pork, so ask for vegetable dumplings and a plate of stir-fried greens.
Summary: Chinese food in Richmond and Vancouver's Chinatown suits families and groups who want dim sum and Cantonese seafood, and Tourism Richmond's Dumpling Trail maps 15 dumpling kitchens in Richmond alone. Plan around the clock, because Tourism Richmond says most dim sum restaurants open at 10 am, and Jade Seafood Restaurant closes between 3 pm and 5 pm.

Tourism Richmond's Dumpling Trail guides you to 15 dumpling kitchens across the city, and CNN Travel named it among 12 of the world's most enticing food and drink trails. Aberdeen Centre's food court sits by Aberdeen station on the Canada Line, and Tourism Richmond counts dozens of stands there. The Richmond Night Market ran its 26th and final season from 24 April to 20 September 2026 and closed when its lease ran out.
Jade Seafood Restaurant opened on No. 3 Road in 2004 and serves Cantonese dim sum from 10 am. Owner David Chung recommends the steamed wasabi fish maw and seafood dumpling, and orders placed before 11 am take 20% off. In the Lansdowne Centre food court, the Sun family has made xiao long bao to order at R&H Chinese Food since 2009, and you can watch them pleat the wrappers. Silkway Halal Cuisine cooks the Hui Chinese food of western China, and Tourism Richmond singles out its lamb dumplings and cumin lamb.
Parks Canada writes that more than 10,000 Chinese labourers came to British Columbia between 1881 and 1885 to build the Canadian Pacific Railway, and Vancouver's Chinatown took shape in the late 19th century. Canada charged every Chinese person seeking entry a head tax from 1885 to 1923. It started at $50 and reached $500 in 1903. On 1 July 1923 Parliament passed the Chinese Immigration Act, and fewer than 50 Chinese immigrants entered Canada before its repeal in 1947. Ottawa apologized in the House of Commons on 22 June 2006, and Chinatown became a National Historic Site on 19 July 2011.
In Chinatown, Bao Bei on Keefer Street cooks Chinese and Taiwanese plates for sharing, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. The same guide gives a star to iDen and QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House on Cambie Street. Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer in Kitsilano holds a Bib Gourmand for good cooking at moderate prices.
Tourism Richmond's rule of thumb for dim sum is two baskets or dishes per person and one more for the table, so four people order nine. It calls har gow the litmus test of a kitchen, and a good one has thin, translucent skin around plump shrimp. At Jade and most Cantonese banquet rooms in Richmond, each place gets two pairs of chopsticks in different colours. Use one pair to serve yourself from the shared plates and the other to eat.

Tips:
- Order dim sum at Jade Seafood Restaurant before 11 am for its daily 20% early-bird discount.
- Order two dim sum dishes per person and one more for the table, as Tourism Richmond suggests.
- Ride the Canada Line to Aberdeen station for the Golden Village food courts and dining rooms.

Q: Is the Richmond Night Market still open?
A: No. The Richmond Night Market closed for good after its 26th season ended on 20 September 2026, when its lease ran out.
Q: Where can you eat dim sum in Richmond?
A: Jade Seafood Restaurant in Richmond's Golden Village serves Cantonese dim sum daily from 10 am to 3 pm. Tourism Richmond's Dumpling Trail lists 15 dumpling kitchens across the city.
Q: How many dim sum dishes should you order?
A: Tourism Richmond's rule of thumb is two baskets or dishes per person and one more for the table, so four people order nine.
Q: When did Canada charge the Chinese head tax?
A: Canada charged the Chinese head tax from 1885 to 1923. It started at $50 and reached $500 in 1903, and the Government of Canada apologized in the House of Commons on 22 June 2006.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/food-drink/the-dumpling-trail/ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/richmond-night-market-permanent-closure https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://parks.canada.ca/culture/cseh-twih/202429 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month/important-events.html

### Honey doughnut
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/honey-doughnut
Type: Food
Also known as: Honey's doughnut, Honey Doughnuts, Honey's Deep Cove, honey donut, Deep Cove doughnut
Kind: Sweet
From: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Season: Honey's bakes all year from 6 am to 5 pm daily, and it closes only on 25 and 26 December.
How to order: Order at the counter and ask for the original honey doughnut. Buy a box of six or twelve if you're sharing.
Vegetarian: Skip the maple-bacon doughnut if you don't eat meat. The shop bakes its sandwich bread vegan and makes vegan soups.
Summary: The honey doughnut at Honey Doughnuts & Goodies on Gallant Avenue in Deep Cove suits anyone coming down from the Quarry Rock hike, and the shop opens from 6 am to 5 pm every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Expect a line, since Daily Hive wrote in August 2025 that waiting seems to be a constant at Honey's.

The shop says it has been the hive of Deep Cove since 1996, and Ashak and Ashifa Saferali run it now. When Daily Hive visited in August 2025, staff pointed the writer to the original honey doughnut as the one that started it all. It is a cake doughnut soaked in honey, and the reviewer's came still warm. The writer had sided with yeast-raised doughnuts before and compared this one to a less syrupy gulab jamun.
Daily Hive paid $3.75 a doughnut in August 2025, or $4.50 for a specialty flavour. The shop publishes its menu without prices. Maple-bacon and Oreo sit among the specialty flavours, and boxes of six or twelve carry down to Deep Cove Park.
Honey's keeps its hours through the winter and on statutory holidays, and it closes only on 25 and 26 December. The coffee comes from JJ Bean and Canterbury Coffee. Sandwiches go on the shop's homemade vegan potato bread, and the menu lists gluten-free pastries.

Tips:
- Pick up doughnuts on the way back from Quarry Rock, since the shop stays open until 5 pm.
- Ask for the original honey doughnut on your first visit.
- Plan a holiday visit around 25 and 26 December, when the shop closes.

Q: What is a Honey's doughnut like?
A: A Honey's honey doughnut is a cake doughnut soaked in honey. Daily Hive's reviewer in August 2025 compared it to a less syrupy gulab jamun and was served one still warm.
Q: How much does a doughnut cost at Honey's in Deep Cove?
A: Daily Hive paid $3.75 for a doughnut and $4.50 for a specialty flavour at Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in August 2025. The shop publishes its menu without prices.
Q: Is Honey Doughnuts open in winter?
A: Yes. Honey Doughnuts & Goodies opens from 6 am to 5 pm every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and statutory holidays keep regular hours.
Q: How do you order Honey doughnut?
A: Order at the counter and ask for the original honey doughnut. Buy a box of six or twelve if you're sharing.
Q: Where can you eat Honey doughnut in North Vancouver?
A: Places we list for Honey doughnut include Honey Doughnuts & Goodies.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://honeydoughnuts.com/about https://honeydoughnuts.com/ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/honeys-doughnuts-vancouver

### Japadog
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/japadog
Type: Food
Also known as: JAPADOG, Japa Dog, Japanese hot dog, Terimayo
Kind: Snack
From: Downtown and Stanley Park
Season: Japadog's stands serve all year.
How to order: Order at the window by name, from the Terimayo to the Okonomi, and add shaked fries or takoyaki if you're sharing.
Vegetarian: Yes. Japadog's menu lists veggie versions of its special dogs, from the Veggie Terimayo to the Veggie Yakisoba, plus two vegan dogs called Vegan Avocado & Cheez and Vegan Tomato & Cheez.
Summary: Japadog suits a hungry walker in downtown Vancouver who wants a hot dog dressed with Japanese flavours, and one of its trailers stands at Waterfront Station for a bite before the SeaBus to North Vancouver. Three of its four locations in the city of Vancouver are street trailers, so head to the Robson Street store when the winter rain sets in.

Noriki and Miki Tamura came from Japan and opened the first Japadog stand in January 2005 at Burrard and Smithe streets. The company's timeline says Noriki still remembers the cold winter mornings and nights of that first year, when he spoke almost no English. Celebrities and athletes found the stand over the next few years. In the winter of 2010 nearly 100 people a day lined up at each of the two stands, and Japadog opened its first store that May.
The hot dogs borrow toppings from okonomiyaki, yakisoba, teriyaki and tonkatsu, and the sausages run from Kurobuta pork and wagyu beef to arabiki pork and a veggie dog. Japadog's recommended list includes the Kurobuta Terimayo and the Oroshi. The kitchen shakes its fries in a paper bag with a seasoning such as butter and shoyu or aonori seaweed, and Wikipedia credits the 2010 store with adding them. Takoyaki and matcha desserts fill out the board.
Japadog's October 2026 list keeps its first trailer at 899 Burrard Street and puts another at Waterfront Station on West Cordova Street. The Robson Street store is at number 530, and a trailer on Ontario Street serves South Vancouver. At YVR the chain lists a store and a separate trailer at International Arrivals, and it runs counters at the McArthurGlen outlet mall in Richmond and the Brentwood mall in Burnaby. Its timeline mentions food trucks in North Vancouver between 2016 and 2020, and the October 2026 list names no site on Vancouver's North Shore.

Tips:
- Buy one at the Waterfront Station trailer before you board the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay.
- Open the stand's Store Details page on japadog.com for its hours before you walk over.
- Grab a Japadog at YVR, since the chain lists a store there and a trailer at International Arrivals.

Q: Where was the first Japadog?
A: The first Japadog opened in January 2005 at Burrard and Smithe streets in downtown Vancouver. Japadog still lists its trailer at 899 Burrard Street as its first location.
Q: Is there a Japadog near the SeaBus?
A: Yes. Japadog runs a trailer at Waterfront Station on West Cordova Street, and the SeaBus to North Vancouver leaves from the same station.
Q: Is there a Japadog at Vancouver airport?
A: Yes. Japadog lists a store and a trailer at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, and the trailer stands at International Arrivals.
Q: How do you order Japadog?
A: Order at the window by name, from the Terimayo to the Okonomi, and add shaked fries or takoyaki if you're sharing.
Q: When is Japadog in season?
A: Japadog: Japadog's stands serve all year.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://japadog.com/ https://japadog.com/location https://japadog.com/aboutus https://japadog.com/menu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japadog

### Nanaimo bar
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/nanaimo-bar
Type: Food
Also known as: Nanaimo bars, Nanaimo square, chocolate square, chocolate slice, London Fog bar, Mabel's squares, New York slice
Kind: Sweet
From: Nanaimo
Season: Bakeries sell it all year, and BjornBar Bakery in Edgemont Village lists a pumpkin Nanaimo bar on the fall menu its site showed in October 2026.
How to order: Order one square with a coffee, or buy a box to share. Ask what's in the middle layer, since bakers swap the custard icing for flavours like peanut butter or mocha.
Vegetarian: A Nanaimo bar has no meat in it, and the classic recipe leans on butter. Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in Deep Cove bakes a gluten-free coconut chocolate version.
Summary: The Nanaimo bar suits anyone who wants a classic Canadian square with their coffee, and in North Vancouver BjornBar Bakery in Edgemont Village makes it among more than 30 dessert bars. Expect it to be rich, since food geographer Lenore Newman notes how much butter and sugar the bars take.

A Nanaimo bar needs no oven. Custard icing sits on a crumb base with coconut and nuts in it, and a layer of chocolate goes on top. Bakers swap the icing for peanut butter or mocha, and BjornBar's fall menu in October 2026 lists a pumpkin Nanaimo bar. Wikipedia notes that the name appears in the Canadian Oxford Dictionary.
The earliest recipe anyone has found sits in the 1952 Women's Auxiliary to the Nanaimo Hospital Cookbook. It prints three near-identical versions under the names Chocolate Square and Chocolate Slice. For her 2014 paper, Lenore Newman searched 48 cookbooks and the Vancouver Sun's Edith Adams recipe column, and she found nothing like it from before 1952. On 11 April 1953 the Sun printed the recipe as London Fog Bars and noted that people also called them Nanaimo bars. Later that year the 14th Edith Adams cookbook used the Nanaimo name alone.
Newman credits Vancouver caterer Susan Mendelson with keeping the bar popular after the 1950s. She founded The Lazy Gourmet in 1979 and built its catering around the bars. Her Expo 86 cookbook carried three recipes for them. In 1986 Mayor Graeme Roberts and Harbour Park Mall ran a four-week contest for the ultimate Nanaimo bar recipe, and almost 100 versions came in. Joyce Hardcastle of Nanaimo won it with unsalted butter as her trick.
The Nanaimo Museum stands on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, and Wikipedia says the city's name is an anglicized form of Snuneymuxw. The Horseshoe Bay ferry lands at Departure Bay in Nanaimo, and Newman noted in 2014 that BC Ferries still sold the bars. Closer to home, BjornBar keeps its Nanaimo bar beside lemon meringue and odder flavours in Edgemont Village. Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in Deep Cove bakes a gluten-free coconut chocolate one.

Tips:
- Preorder a box of bars from BjornBar Bakery online at least 48 hours ahead if you're feeding a group.
- Ask for the gluten-free coconut chocolate Nanaimo bar at Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in Deep Cove.
- Cut a Nanaimo bar into small squares to share, because the bars are rich.

Q: Where did the Nanaimo bar come from?
A: The earliest known Nanaimo bar recipe appears in the 1952 Women's Auxiliary to the Nanaimo Hospital Cookbook, and food geographer Lenore Newman credits the auxiliary's women with the bar. The Vancouver Sun's Edith Adams column first printed the Nanaimo name in April 1953.
Q: Where can you buy a Nanaimo bar in North Vancouver?
A: BjornBar Bakery in Edgemont Village makes Nanaimo bars among more than 30 dessert bars. Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in Deep Cove sells a gluten-free coconut chocolate Nanaimo bar.
Q: Who won the official Nanaimo bar recipe contest?
A: Joyce Hardcastle of Nanaimo won the contest for the ultimate Nanaimo bar recipe that Mayor Graeme Roberts and Harbour Park Mall ran in 1986, according to the City of Nanaimo.
Q: How do you order Nanaimo bar?
A: Order one square with a coffee, or buy a box to share. Ask what's in the middle layer, since bakers swap the custard icing for flavours like peanut butter or mocha.
Q: When is Nanaimo bar in season?
A: Nanaimo bar: Bakeries sell it all year, and BjornBar Bakery in Edgemont Village lists a pumpkin Nanaimo bar on the fall menu its site showed in October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.nanaimo.ca/about-nanaimo/nanaimo-bars https://www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases/NR190730SweetNanaimoBarStampOfficiallyPresentedToTheCityAndMayor.html https://canadianfoodstudies.uwaterloo.ca/index.php/cfs/article/view/11 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanaimo_bar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanaimo https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/01/portland-canada-nanaimo-bars-dessert-food/ https://www.flavournetwork.ca/article/history-of-nanaimo-bars/ https://nanaimomuseum.ca/whats-happening/school-programs/nanaimo-bars-access-portal/ https://www.lazygourmet.ca/ https://www.bjornbarbakery.com/

### Sushi in Vancouver
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/vancouver-sushi
Type: Food
Also known as: Vancouver sushi, sushi Vancouver, omakase Vancouver, BC roll, B.C. roll, aburi sushi, Michelin sushi Vancouver
Kind: Cuisine guide
From: Japan, Vancouver
Season: Vancouver's sushi bars serve all year, and Tojo's changes its omakase dishes daily with what's fresh.
How to order: At the top counters you book an omakase, and the chef sets the courses. At a neighbourhood sushi bar, order nigiri and rolls from the menu and ask for the BC roll of barbecued salmon skin.
Vegetarian: Ask for vegetable rolls such as avocado and cucumber, and tell an omakase counter about a vegetarian diet when you book. Tojo's offers its seasonal omakase in a vegetarian version.
Summary: Sushi in Vancouver suits every budget from a neighbourhood roll to a counter omakase, and four of the 11 restaurants with Michelin stars in the city's 2026 guide are sushi counters. The starred counters seat few guests at fixed times, so book before you travel.

Hidekazu Tojo arrived from Osaka in August 1971, when Vancouver had four Japanese restaurants. In 1942 the federal government had ordered more than 21,000 people of Japanese origin to leave the West Coast and move 160 km inland under the War Measures Act. Many were held first in the livestock barns at Hastings Park before the camps in the Interior. The Government of Canada apologized in the House of Commons in September 1988 and offered compensation.
Tojo went on to shape sushi for local diners. Wikipedia credits him with the BC roll in 1974, when he used barbecued salmon skin because the saltwater eel anago was hard to get on the West Coast. He claims the California roll as well, and our California roll page sets out who else does. Many BC sushi bars keep a BC roll on the menu today. Aburi means flame-seared, and Miku says it brought the style to Vancouver in 2008.
Four sushi counters hold one Michelin star each in the 2026 guide: Okeya Kyujiro in Yaletown, Sushi Masuda on West Hastings Street, Sushi Hyun in the West End and Masayoshi on Fraser Street. All four serve omakase. The Japanese word translates as “I'll leave it to you”, and the chef chooses every course. At Masayoshi, Michelin's inspector says chef Masayoshi Baba builds Edomae-style nigiri around local seafood and makes each course in front of you.
Michelin's 2026 list also recommends Tetsu Sushi Bar, Sushi Bar Maumi, Sushi Jin and Miku. Michelin gives its Bib Gourmand for good cooking at moderate prices, and Sushi Hil on Main Street holds one. Over in West Vancouver, the Beach House at Dundarave lists an aburi salmon oshi press among its sushi and raw bar plates. Tojo's on West Broadway quotes a review on its site that calls it one of Vancouver's oldest sushi restaurants.

Tips:
- Book a starred counter before you travel, since each one seats few guests at set times.
- Ask for counter seats at Masayoshi, because Michelin recommends them so you can watch the chef make each course.
- Order a BC roll at a neighbourhood sushi bar to taste the roll Vancouver gave the menu.

Q: Which Vancouver sushi restaurants have a Michelin star?
A: Four sushi counters hold one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver: Okeya Kyujiro, Sushi Masuda, Sushi Hyun and Masayoshi.
Q: What is a BC roll?
A: A BC roll is an inside-out sushi roll of barbecued salmon or salmon skin in a sweet sauce, with cucumber. Wikipedia credits Vancouver chef Hidekazu Tojo with creating it in 1974.
Q: What does omakase mean?
A: Omakase is a Japanese term that translates as “I'll leave it to you”. At a Vancouver sushi counter it means the chef chooses every course.
Q: How do you order Sushi in Vancouver?
A: At the top counters you book an omakase, and the chef sets the courses. At a neighbourhood sushi bar, order nigiri and rolls from the menu and ask for the BC roll of barbecued salmon skin.
Q: When is Sushi in Vancouver in season?
A: Sushi in Vancouver: Vancouver's sushi bars serve all year, and Tojo's changes its omakase dishes daily with what's fresh.
Q: Where can you eat Sushi in Vancouver in North Vancouver?
A: Places we list for Sushi in Vancouver include The Beach House, Okeya Kyujiro, Sushi Hyun, Sushi Masuda, Tetsu Sushi Bar.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michelin-guide-vancouver-2026 https://guide.michelin.com/en/british-columbia/vancouver_2956929/restaurant/masayoshi https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month/important-events.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidekazu_Tojo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.C._roll https://mikurestaurant.com/ https://www.tojos.com/ https://tojos.com/omakase

### Wild Pacific salmon
URL: https://northvanguide.com/food/wild-pacific-salmon
Type: Food
Also known as: wild salmon, BC salmon, sockeye salmon, sockeye, chinook salmon, coho salmon, chum salmon, pink salmon, candied salmon, smoked salmon
Kind: Ingredient
Season: Fresh salmon sells on the Steveston sales float from July. Sockeye runs to September and chum to November, and restaurants cook salmon all year.
How to order: Ask for the species and whether the fish is wild. Sockeye came up most on the Vancouver menus we read in October 2026, and smoked or candied salmon makes a gift to carry home.
Vegetarian: Salmon is fish, so salmon dishes don't suit vegetarians. Salmon n' Bannock puts a vegetarian stuffed pepper and a rotating wild rice risotto beside its salmon plates.
Summary: Wild Pacific salmon suits anyone who wants the fish British Columbia is famous for, and menus from Lower Lonsdale to Steveston cook it all year. Winter visitors miss the fresh runs, because the Steveston Harbour Authority lists sockeye on its sales float from July to September and chum to November.

On the public sales float at Steveston's Fisherman's Wharf, the Harbour Authority lists sockeye from July to September and pink salmon in July and August. Chum runs from July to November. Coho fishing there is limited and varies from year to year, and some years it doesn't open at all. Authentic Indigenous Seafood is a cooperative of Indigenous fisheries, and Destination Vancouver points to its maple-smoked and candied wild chinook at Meinhardt Fine Foods and Snack City on Granville Island.
Fishworks in Lower Lonsdale had BC wild sockeye on its October 2026 dinner menu twice. It torches the fish for a starter with avocado and wraps it in phyllo for a Wellington with pistachio pesto. Over in Steveston, Britannia Brewing puts clams and wild sockeye in its chowder, and Blue Canoe bakes sockeye with a honey glaze. Up in Squamish, the Salted Vine sets BC sockeye on ricotta gnocchi with beurre blanc.
Salmon n' Bannock on West Broadway calls itself Vancouver's only Indigenous restaurant, and it says every fish it serves is wild and caught off the BC coast. Its Fiss n' Rice lays a 6 oz wild sockeye on Ojibway wild rice with brown butter, and candied smoked chum comes as a starter. At Tojo's, the Shiawase omakase bakes wild Pacific salmon en papillote with Kyoto miso.
The Nation's own pages say the ancestors of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) have lived throughout the Fraser River estuary and stewarded it for thousands of years. Musqueam's fisheries department works to protect the Nation's inherent fishing rights under the Supreme Court's Sparrow ruling. Ottawa has also set a date for fish farms. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will ban open net-pen salmon farming in BC coastal waters by 30 June 2029, and it presents the ban as protection for wild Pacific salmon.

Tips:
- Ask whether the salmon is wild when a menu doesn't say, because open net-pen farms can operate in BC waters until 30 June 2029.
- Leave the Capilano River Hatchery off a winter plan, because Metro Vancouver says it closed to the public from 1 October 2026.
- Buy smoked or candied wild chinook from Authentic Indigenous Seafood at Meinhardt Fine Foods or Snack City on Granville Island to take home.

Q: Can you buy fresh wild salmon in Vancouver in winter?
A: No, not fresh off the boats. The Steveston Harbour Authority lists sockeye on its sales float from July to September and chum from July to November. In winter, look for smoked or candied wild chinook from Authentic Indigenous Seafood in Granville Island shops.
Q: Where can you eat wild salmon in North Vancouver?
A: Fishworks at 91 Lonsdale Avenue in Lower Lonsdale torched BC wild sockeye for a starter and wrapped it in phyllo for a Wellington on its October 2026 dinner menu.
Q: Is open net-pen salmon farming banned in BC?
A: No, not yet. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will ban open net-pen salmon farming in British Columbia's coastal waters by 30 June 2029.
Q: How do you order Wild Pacific salmon?
A: Ask for the species and whether the fish is wild. Sockeye came up most on the Vancouver menus we read in October 2026, and smoked or candied salmon makes a gift to carry home.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://stevestonharbour.com/fishermans-wharf/whats-in-season/ https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/aquaculture/bc-transition-cb/pol-eng.html https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/our-story/our-territory/ https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/departments/title-and-rights/fisheries/ https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/capilano-river-regional-park https://www.fishworks.ca/dinner-menu https://www.bluecanoerestaurant.com/menu-category/food/ https://saltedvine.ca/menu/ https://www.salmonandbannock.net/ https://www.salmonandbannock.net/menu https://tojos.com/omakase https://www.destinationvancouver.com/inspirations/food-and-drink/indigenous-cuisine-and-artisanal-foods-in-vancouver https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.C._roll

## Tours, guides and rentals

### Black Tie Skis of Whistler
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/black-tie-skis-of-whistler
Type: Operator
Also known as: Black Tie Ski Rentals Whistler, Black Tie Skis Whistler, Black Tie Whistler
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: Le Chamois Hotel, 4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Coordinates: 50.11652, -122.94821
Kind: Rental
Languages: English
Works in: Whistler Village, Upper Village
Off season: the shops switch to bike and paddle board rentals once the snow melts
Phone: 604-966-2122
Fleet: E-mountain bike; Mountain bike; Kids' bike
Delivery: Black Tie's summer page says it delivers bikes and gear to your home, hotel or vacation rental near Whistler.
Website: https://www.blacktieskis.com/whistler/
Summary: Black Tie Skis of Whistler suits families and groups who want skis or a snowboard and boots fitted in their hotel room on arrival day, with free delivery anywhere in Whistler. Its prices appear only once you start a booking, so compare quotes before you commit.

Black Tie's whole idea is delivery. You reserve online or by phone before the trip, and a fitter turns up at your hotel or condo at the booked time with a van of gear sized to your package and ability. Brands on the racks include Blizzard, K2, Nordica and Peak Skis. When a boot pinches mid-week, a technician meets you at the base of the mountain or back at your room to swap or adjust it.
Guests who want to walk in have storefronts across the village. The Les Chamois shop sits in Le Chamois at 4557 Blackcomb Way in the Upper Village. Another is in the St. Andrews Building at 4433 Sundial Place, and the Sundial Hotel shop at 4340 Sundial Crescent sits at the base of the Whistler bike park. Book a private fitting ahead or drop in.
In summer the same shops rent mountain bikes and eMTBs in adult and youth sizes, with helmets and child trailers, from 9 am to 5 pm. The Sundial Crescent shop is the one for bike park laps, and the Sundial Place shop has easy access to the Valley Trail.

Tips:
- Book before you travel, because Black Tie's site advertises 20% off early bookings with payment later.
- Call 604-966-2122 if you want help picking a package before you reserve.
- When you are done, tell Black Tie and they collect the gear from your accommodation.

Q: Does Black Tie deliver ski rentals in Whistler?
A: Yes. Black Tie Skis of Whistler brings skis, snowboards, boots and helmets to your hotel or condo at a scheduled time and fits them there, and delivery is free.
Q: How much does Black Tie charge for ski rentals in Whistler?
A: Black Tie Skis of Whistler shows its prices only in its online booking engine. Its site advertises 20% off for booking early.
Q: Does Black Tie Skis of Whistler speak English?
A: Yes. Black Tie Skis of Whistler works in English.
Q: Is Black Tie Skis of Whistler open out of season?
A: Black Tie Skis of Whistler: the shops switch to bike and paddle board rentals once the snow melts.
Q: What bikes does Black Tie Skis of Whistler rent?
A: Black Tie Skis of Whistler rents e-mountain bikes, mountain bikes, kids' bikes.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.blacktieskis.com/whistler/ https://www.blacktieskis.com/whistler/meet-the-owner/ https://www.blacktieskis.com/whistler/bike-rentals/ https://www.blacktieskis.com/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/173950353

### Canada West Mountain School
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/canada-west-mountain-school
Type: Operator
Also known as: CWMS, The Mountain School
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: 1290 3rd Street, West Vancouver, BC V7S 2Y2
Kind: School
Languages: English
Certifications: ACMG Mountain Guide owner, Canadian Avalanche Association instructors, Authorized AST provider
Works in: Mount Seymour, Squamish, Whistler
Off season: the school runs mountaineering and Squamish rock courses outside the avalanche season
Phone: 604-878-7007
Website: https://themountainschool.com/our-programs/avalanche/
Summary: Canada West Mountain School suits Vancouver skiers and snowshoers who want an AST 1 on Mount Seymour, with courses every weekend from late November to late March at $335 plus GST in 2026/27. When Seymour lacks snow the field day moves to Whistler Blackcomb, and students buy their own lift pass there.

Canada West has taught Avalanche Skills Training since 1982. Owner Brian Jones holds ACMG Mountain Guide certification and professional membership in the Canadian Avalanche Association, and he supervises every AST program himself. Each AST instructor belongs to the Canadian Avalanche Association and carries advanced first aid.
The Seymour AST-1 Classic runs every weekend from 21 and 22 November 2026 to 27 and 28 March 2027. Before the weekend you get three hours of self-paced work in the school's Virtual Classroom. Day one mixes theory with dry-land rescue practice in any weather, and day two is a field session in the backcountry of Mount Seymour Provincial Park. The $335 plus GST fee covers the Avalanche Skills Training Handbook and the Avaluator card, and $50 more puts an avalanche kit in your hands for both days.
When Seymour has too little snow for the field day, Canada West moves day two to Whistler Blackcomb, and anyone without a pass there buys a lift ticket. The school offers to reschedule as well. Graduates can come back for a free AST Refresher day in March or April.
Squamish and Whistler get their own AST-1 dates. Snowshoers have a course built for them, and a midweek Seymour version keeps weekends free. AST-2 runs over two weekends or four straight days, and AST-1 graduates pay 15% less for it.

Tips:
- Add the $50 avalanche kit when you register, because Canada West only books it at registration.
- If your weekend shows sold out, contact the office for the waitlist.
- Phone or email before you drop by the West Van office, since Canada West sets in-person visits by appointment.

Q: How much is an AST 1 course on Mount Seymour?
A: Canada West Mountain School's AST-1 Classic on Mount Seymour costs $335 plus GST in 2026/27. An avalanche kit rental for both days adds $50.
Q: What happens if there is no snow on Mount Seymour for the AST 1?
A: Canada West Mountain School moves the field day to Whistler Blackcomb, and students without a pass there buy a lift ticket. The school also offers to reschedule.
Q: Does Canada West Mountain School speak English?
A: Yes. Canada West Mountain School works in English.
Q: Is Canada West Mountain School open out of season?
A: Canada West Mountain School: the school runs mountaineering and Squamish rock courses outside the avalanche season.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://themountainschool.com/our-programs/avalanche/ https://themountainschool.com/program/ast-1-seymour-weekend/ https://themountainschool.com/programs-and-courses/ https://themountainschool.com/our-team/ https://themountainschool.com/contact/ https://act-api.prod.avalanche.ca/v1/public/en/providers

### Canoe Cultures
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/canoe-cultures
Type: Operator
Also known as: Canoe Cultures Society, Indigenous Canoe Tours Vancouver, False Creek canoe tour
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Concord Pacific Community Park, 50 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
Status: seasonal. Canoe tours run from mid-May to mid-October. The society held its Tatus Festival at the PNE on 4 and 5 September 2026.
Kind: Tour
Works in: False Creek
Off season: No canoe tours run from mid-October to mid-May.
Website: https://canoecultures.com/
Booking: https://canoecultures.com/indigenous-canoe-tours/
Summary: Canoe Cultures suits visitors who want to travel False Creek in a canoe with an Indigenous skipper and hear Coast Salish canoe history, and it runs only from mid-May to mid-October. Adults pay $129 and anyone 18 and under $59 for a session of up to two hours from Concord Pacific Community Park, between Stadium–Chinatown and Main Street–Science World stations.

Canoe Cultures Society calls itself an Indigenous-led organization dedicated to the art and culture of the canoe and the artists who make them. Its programs take place on the homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people. Alongside the tours it runs an artist collective that passes on canoe carving.
In season the canoes launch at 10 am and 2 pm daily from Concord Pacific Community Park at 50 Pacific Boulevard, between Stadium–Chinatown and Main Street–Science World SkyTrain stations. An Indigenous guide and skipper takes the canoe through False Creek for up to 120 minutes, and the society suggests allowing three hours for the whole visit. Each departure needs at least four paddlers. Email bookings@canoecultures.com at least 48 hours ahead.
Private groups can add paddle carving or weaving demonstrations, Indigenous food, artist talks or performances at their own rates. The society also stages the Tatus Festival at the PNE, which ran on 4 and 5 September in 2026.

Tips:
- Book a 10 am departure if you want the rest of the afternoon free, since the society suggests three hours for the visit.

Q: How much is a Canoe Cultures tour?
A: Canoe Cultures charges $129 for an adult and $59 for anyone 18 and under on its False Creek canoe tour in 2026. Each session lasts up to 120 minutes.
Q: Does Canoe Cultures run canoe tours in winter?
A: No. Canoe Cultures runs its False Creek canoe tours from mid-May to mid-October.
Q: Where do Canoe Cultures tours start?
A: Canoe Cultures tours launch from Concord Pacific Community Park at 50 Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver, between Stadium–Chinatown and Main Street–Science World SkyTrain stations.
Q: Is Canoe Cultures open out of season?
A: Canoe Cultures: No canoe tours run from mid-October to mid-May.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://canoecultures.com/who-we-are/ https://canoecultures.com/ https://canoecultures.com/indigenous-canoe-tours/ https://canoecultures.com/tatus-festival/ https://www.indigenousbc.com/wp-json/wp/v2/listings

### CIBC Grouse Snow School
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/cibc-grouse-snow-school
Type: Operator
Also known as: Grouse Mountain Snow School, Grouse Mountain ski lessons, Grouse Mountain snowboard lessons, Ski Wee Grouse
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Status: seasonal. Grouse's 2026/27 programs start on 11 December 2026, and the 20% early-bird discount on programs for ages 3 to 18 runs for a limited time.
Coordinates: 49.37928, -123.08334
Kind: School
Languages: English
Certifications: Hosts CSIA Level 1 courses, Avalanche Canada AST course provider
Works in: Grouse Mountain
Off season: programs run in winter only, from the first CSIA course on 11 December 2026 to the last on 4 April 2027
Phone: 604-980-9311
Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/ski-snowboard-lessons
Summary: CIBC Grouse Snow School suits families who want kids' ski and snowboard programs on the North Vancouver mountain closest to downtown, starting at $136 plus GST for a half-day Ski Wee session on the 2026/27 early-bird sale. The catch for grown-ups is timing, because Grouse still listed its adult and private lessons as coming soon on 16 October 2026.

Every Grouse program starts at the top of the mountain. Ski Wee families meet at the flag outside the Peak Chalet 15 minutes before the session, where an instructor in a blue jacket checks the kids in. Sessions for three- to six-year-olds run from 9 am to noon or from 1 to 4 pm, Wednesday to Sunday, from 16 December 2026 to 28 March 2027. Grouse adds every day of the Christmas break and skips 25 December and 1 January. The rate covers a helmet and a snack, and it includes a Mountain Admission ticket so one parent can ride up and watch.
Zone Camps carry kids and teens through four or five days in a row, half days or full days, all season. On the early-bird sale a four-day half-day camp costs $360 in the camps lettered A to I and $288 in the later camps J to M, and the lift and rentals cost extra. Camps over the winter break from 20 December 2026 to 4 January 2027 carry a $50 premium. Each camper goes home with a CIBC Grouse Snow School toque.
Families who live close enough can sign up for a whole winter of Saturdays or Sundays. Zone Club teaches beginners aged 7 to 12 over 10 full days from 9 January to 14 March 2027, and All Mountain Masters moves riders aged 10 to 14 into moguls and varied terrain on the same calendar. Each costs $1,360 on the sale, with $204 more for the lift. The 9 am to 3:30 pm day counts the trip up and down, so Grouse puts time on snow at five to six hours.
Grouse also hosts the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance Level 1 course for skiers 14 and older, three days from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm for $545 plus GST, and the lift ticket costs extra. Five sessions run between 11 December 2026 and 4 April 2027. Avalanche Canada lists Grouse Mountain Resort as a course provider, and the lesson page shows a two-day AST 1 marked coming soon. Adults who want a regular lesson should check back, since Grouse had not posted dates for its adult or private lessons by mid-October.

Tips:
- Register for Ski Wee by 4 pm the day before the lesson, which is Grouse's cut-off.
- Children aged 3 and 4 can buy a Grouse winter season pass for $49.
- Parents who book a child into Ski Wee can upgrade to a discounted lift ticket and get 10% off an adult lesson by calling Guest Services at 604-980-9311.
- Grouse permanently revokes lift privileges for anyone who teaches on the mountain without the resort's permission, and for their students as well.

Q: How old do kids have to be for ski lessons at Grouse Mountain?
A: Kids can start at 3 in Grouse Mountain's Ski Wee program, as long as they are toilet trained before the first lesson. Ski Wee covers ages 3 to 6, and Zone Camps take kids from 6.
Q: Does Grouse Mountain have adult ski lessons for 2026/27?
A: Not yet. On 16 October 2026 Grouse Mountain listed its adult and private lessons as coming soon, and the only adult course on sale was the CSIA Level 1 instructor course at $545 plus GST.
Q: Are lift tickets included in Grouse Mountain ski camps?
A: No. Lift access is an add-on for Zone Camps, from $61.44, and costs $204 for Zone Club. Ski Wee needs no lift add-on.
Q: How much does CIBC Grouse Snow School charge?
A: CIBC Grouse Snow School lists Ski Wee (ages 3 to 4) from $136 per child (2026) (Half day, 9 am to noon or 1 to 4 pm).
Q: Does CIBC Grouse Snow School speak English?
A: Yes. CIBC Grouse Snow School works in English.
Q: Is CIBC Grouse Snow School open out of season?
A: CIBC Grouse Snow School: programs run in winter only, from the first CSIA course on 11 December 2026 to the last on 4 April 2027.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.grousemountain.com/ski-snowboard-lessons https://www.grousemountain.com/products/ski-wee-3-4-year-olds https://www.grousemountain.com/products/ski-camp-child-7-12 https://www.grousemountain.com/products/zone-club-ski-617204d7-67fa-47b4-9ff0-995bdf9c78ee https://www.grousemountain.com/products/all-mountain-masters-ski https://www.grousemountain.com/products/csia-instructor-certification https://act-api.prod.avalanche.ca/v1/public/en/providers https://avalanche.ca/training/courses

### Corsa Cycles
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/corsa-cycles
Type: Operator
Also known as: Corsa Cycles Squamish, Dunbar and Corsa Cycles
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: 1940 Centennial Way, Squamish, BC
Coordinates: 49.72711, -123.13725
Kind: Bike shop
Languages: English
Works in: Squamish
Phone: 604-892-3331
Repairs: Yes
Website: https://www.corsacycles.com/
Summary: Corsa Cycles suits Squamish riders and visitors who need a suspension service or a new bike from a shop that has served the town since 1982, and it opens every day from 10 am to 6 pm. Its shared site with Dunbar Cycles lists no rentals, so renters go to a rental shop such as Dialed In Cycling.

Corsa Cycles opened in 1982 and, by its own account, helped put Squamish at the centre of trail riding. Vancouver's Dunbar Cycles, which dates to 1928 and calls itself the city's oldest bike shop, bought Corsa in 2018. The two now share one website and online store.
Dunbar's contact page lists Corsa at 1940 Centennial Way in the Northyards, open daily from 10 am to 6 pm and from 11 am to 4 pm on holidays. The about page still gives an older downtown address at 38123 Cleveland Avenue. OpenStreetMap agrees with the contact page and puts the shop on Centennial Way.
The two shops carry Santa Cruz, Juliana, Norco, Devinci and Rocky Mountain among other brands. Corsa has a service centre and a suspension centre, and online orders can be picked up in store.

Tips:
- Call 604-892-3331 or email service@corsacycles.com to book a repair.
- Head to Centennial Way, which both the contact page and OpenStreetMap give, and skip the older Cleveland Avenue address.

Q: Where is Corsa Cycles in Squamish?
A: Corsa Cycles is at 1940 Centennial Way in Squamish's Northyards, open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, according to the Dunbar Cycles contact page in October 2026.
Q: Who owns Corsa Cycles?
A: Dunbar Cycles of Vancouver has owned Corsa Cycles since it bought the shop in 2018.
Q: Does Corsa Cycles speak English?
A: Yes. Corsa Cycles works in English.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://dunbarcycles.com/pages/contact-us https://dunbarcycles.com/pages/about https://dunbarcycles.com/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9314319216

### Cove Bike Shop
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/cove-bike-shop
Type: Operator
Also known as: Cove Bikes, Cove Bike
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 1395 Main Street, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1C4
Kind: Bike shop
Languages: English
Works in: Lower Lynn
Phone: 604-929-2222
Repairs: Yes
Website: https://covebike.com/
Summary: Cove Bike Shop suits riders who want a piece of North Vancouver freeride history, since Cove Bikes says it released the world's first North Shore freeride bike in 1992. The shop sits at 1395 Main Street in Lower Lynn and opens from 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday in winter.

Chaz Romalis and his friends opened a small shop in Deep Cove in 1981, when off-road riders were still on single-speed cruisers. Hard riding on the local trails broke plenty of gear, and Chaz turned to redesigning frames. In 1992 Cove Bikes released what it calls the world's first North Shore freeride bike, and the brand still designs its own line in North Vancouver.
The shop now gives its address as 1395 Main Street in Lower Lynn, which is in the District of North Vancouver and a few blocks from Endless Biking on Crown Street. Its winter hours run from 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday and from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, and the phone is 604-929-2222. The online store lists Cove frames and complete bikes next to helmets, pads and other armour, and the shop also does repairs and sells components.

Tips:
- Call 604-929-2222 or email chaz@covebike.com before a repair visit, because the site lists no service menu or prices.

Q: Is Cove Bike Shop still in Deep Cove?
A: No. Cove Bike Shop started in Deep Cove in 1981, and its site now gives 1395 Main Street in the District of North Vancouver as its address.
Q: Does Cove Bike Shop speak English?
A: Yes. Cove Bike Shop works in English.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://covebike.com/ https://covebike.com/pages/about-us https://covebike.com/pages/contact-us

### Cypress Snow School
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/cypress-snow-school
Type: Operator
Also known as: Cypress Mountain Snow School, Cypress Mountain ski lessons, Cypress Mountain snowboard lessons, Raven Riders
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9
Status: seasonal. Cypress put its 2026/27 lessons on sale in October 2026, with 20% off child and youth programs for a limited time.
Coordinates: 49.39602, -123.20465
Kind: School
Languages: English
Works in: Cypress Mountain
Phone: 855-368-4350
Website: https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-lessons
Summary: Cypress Snow School in West Van suits families and adult first-timers who want group or multi-week lessons on more than 600 acres of terrain, which Cypress says is the most on Vancouver's North Shore, with a 2.5-hour group lesson at $139 plus GST in 2026/27. Car-free visitors should book afternoon lessons, because Cypress says the Cypress Coach Lines shuttle arrives too late for the morning ones.

Lessons meet at the Snow School flags in the Olympic Plaza in front of Cypress Creek Lodge, 15 minutes before the start, and a parent has to check each child in. Cypress asks students to arrive an hour before the lesson to find parking and pick up rentals. Lessons start on time and late arrivals get no refund. Every student needs a Downhill Ticket or season pass, even in the learning areas where no lift turns, and every lesson comes with lift-line priority.
Each kids' camp runs four days. Kinder Camp takes four- to six-year-olds for half days on Saturdays and Sundays, with at most four children to an instructor, and costs $559.20 on the October sale against a regular $699. Raven Riders gives seven- to 14-year-olds four full days from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm with a supervised hot lunch for $679.20. For weeknights there is the five-week After School Club from 5 to 8 pm.
Adults pick from evening and weekend series. Adult Learn to Ski or Snowboard runs five two-hour lessons on Tuesday or Thursday evenings in January and February for $529, and Winter Warriors packs four full weekend days into January to March at the same price. Slope Sisters and the Sunday Cypress Women's Club are taught by women for women, and the Sunday club lines up with Raven Riders drop-off. Level 5 skiers and riders who want gates can join Monday Race Nights from 7 to 9 pm.
Private lessons take up to five people of the same level, in two-, three- or six-hour blocks starting at 9:15 am, 1 pm or in the evening. The 2026/27 prices run from $399 for two evening hours to $499 for three hours and $799 for the six-hour day, and one price covers the whole group. A 50-minute Tiny Tot private for three- and four-year-olds costs $119.

Tips:
- Park free in Lot 3B and ride Cypress's free parking-lot shuttle to the base, since every other lot charges.
- The lesson desk sits inside Rentals at the first door next to the top parking lot, and it sells same-day group and private lessons when spots remain.
- Easy Change turns an online single lesson into a credit voucher if your plans change. Multi-day programs and lesson packs fall outside it.
- Attendance on the first day of any multi-day program is mandatory, or the rest of the program lapses.

Q: How much is a ski lesson at Cypress Mountain?
A: A 2.5-hour group lesson at Cypress Mountain costs $139 plus GST in 2026/27, and a pack of three costs $349. Lift tickets and rentals cost extra.
Q: Does Cypress Mountain teach 3-year-olds?
A: Yes. Cypress Mountain's 50-minute Tiny Tot private lesson for ages 3 and 4 costs $119 plus GST, and group lessons start at age 4.
Q: Is a lift ticket included in Cypress Mountain lessons?
A: No. Every Cypress Mountain lesson needs a Downhill Ticket or season pass, even in the learning areas. Kinder Camp for ages 4 to 6 includes lift tickets during the October 2026 sale.
Q: Does Cypress Snow School speak English?
A: Yes. Cypress Snow School works in English.
Q: Is Cypress Snow School open all year?
A: Cypress Snow School opens for part of the year. Cypress put its 2026/27 lessons on sale in October 2026, with 20% off child and youth programs for a limited time.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-lessons https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-lessons/child-youth https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-lessons/adult https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-lessons/group https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-lessons/group/single-day https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-lessons/private https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-lessons/private/adult-child https://www.cypressmountain.com/lessons-faqs https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-tickets

### Deep Cove Kayak
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/deep-cove-kayak
Type: Operator
Also known as: Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre, Deep Cove Kayak Centre, Winter Explorer Tour, Deep Cove kayak rentals
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
Address: 2156 Banbury Road, North Vancouver, BC V7G 2T1
Coordinates: 49.32600, -122.94810
Kind: Paddling
Works in: Deep Cove, Indian Arm, Cates Park, Jericho Beach
Off season: After Thanksgiving the rental desk opens only when the weather allows, so call 604-929-2268 first, and from November the guided Winter Explorer Tour goes out daily from 1 to 4 pm.
Phone: 604-929-2268
Website: https://deepcovekayak.com/
Booking: https://deepcovekayak.com/tour/winter-kayak-tour/
Summary: Deep Cove Kayak suits anyone who wants to paddle Indian Arm from Deep Cove in North Vancouver, and in winter you go with a guide on its three-hour Winter Explorer Tour, because rentals turn weather-dependent after Thanksgiving. The tour runs daily from 1 to 4 pm for paddlers aged 12 and up and costs $90 plus GST with the $1 transaction fee included.

Deep Cove Kayak has run its waterfront rental house at 2156 Banbury Road for more than 42 years. It has worked with Takaya Tours since 2007, and the two co-manage the Cates Park Paddling Centre, which is closed until May 2027. On the Vancouver side the company also runs Jericho Beach Kayak.
From November the Winter Explorer Tour takes up to six paddlers out from 1 to 4 pm with a snack and a guide who covers the basics. Its rate table runs the tour from November to February, while the header on the same page says November to April, so call 604-929-2268 before you count on a March or April date. Cancel at least 48 hours ahead, since the page offers no refund after that. For a December night out, the tours list shows a Santa's Ships paddle in LED-lit kayaks on 6 December, while the tour's own page still carries the 2025 date of 13 December.
From 5 October 2026 a cold water policy requires full immersion gear on every rental. For most conditions the shop suggests a 3–5 mm wetsuit. A drysuit works too, as does a dry top and dry pants over base layers, and the policy adds booties and gloves. The shop lends wetsuits free, and the policy stays until the water warms past 13°C.
Rentals run full time from April to October. In 2026 the first day was 3 April, and summer hours stretched to 9 pm. After Thanksgiving the shop opens only when the weather allows. In the main season the three-hour Deep Cove Explorer goes out daily from March to October at $96 plus GST, counting the $1 transaction fee the shop adds to every booking. First-timers can take the 2.5-hour Beginner Explorer for $86, and the five-hour Island Explorer at $150 crosses to the Twin Islands for lunch.

Tips:
- Phone 604-929-2268 before any visit after Thanksgiving, because the rental desk keeps weather-dependent hours until April.
- Borrow one of the free rental wetsuits if you don't own immersion gear, since every rental needs it from 5 October 2026.

Q: Can you kayak in Deep Cove in winter?
A: Yes, on a guided tour. Deep Cove Kayak runs its three-hour Winter Explorer Tour daily from 1 to 4 pm from November, for paddlers aged 12 and up at $90 plus GST, which counts its $1 transaction fee.
Q: Do you need a wetsuit to rent a kayak in Deep Cove?
A: Yes. From 5 October 2026 Deep Cove Kayak requires full immersion gear on every rental, and it lends wetsuits free.
Q: When does Deep Cove Kayak open for rentals?
A: Deep Cove Kayak rents full time from April to October, and its 2026 season opened on 3 April. After Thanksgiving its hours depend on the weather, so call 604-929-2268.
Q: How much does Deep Cove Kayak charge?
A: Deep Cove Kayak lists Beginner Explorer Tour from $86 per person (2026) (2.5 hours).
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://deepcovekayak.com/ https://deepcovekayak.com/aboutus/ https://deepcovekayak.com/tours/ https://deepcovekayak.com/tour/winter-kayak-tour/ https://deepcovekayak.com/tour/santas-ships-kayak-tour/ https://deepcovekayak.com/cold-water-policy/ https://deepcovekayak.com/aboutus/hours-of-operation/ https://deepcovekayak.com/rentals/ https://www.catespark.com/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3377382797 https://deepcovekayak.com/tour/deep-cove-explorer/ https://deepcovekayak.com/lesson/pc-level-1/ https://deepcovekayak.com/rental/starship-rental/

### Dialed In Cycling
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/dialed-in-cycling
Type: Operator
Also known as: Dialed In Cycling Squamish, Dialed In
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Address: 1796 Depot Road East, Squamish, BC V8B 0P6
Coordinates: 49.76701, -123.13694
Kind: Bike tour
Languages: English
Certifications: PMBI Level 2 owner
Works in: Alice Lake, Diamond Head, Valleycliffe
Phone: 604-390-3822
Fleet: E-mountain bike from $140 a day; Mountain bike from $110 a day; Hardtail from $75 a day; Kids' bike from $35 a day
Repairs: Yes
Website: https://dialedincycling.com/
Summary: Dialed In Cycling suits visiting riders who want a Squamish guide or an eMTB rental at the trailhead near Alice Lake, with guided rides from $179 for one rider and Marin eMTBs at $140 a day in 2026. The shop sits at MTN Fun Basecamp on Depot Road north of downtown, and its fall hours run Thursday to Monday only.

Dialed In works out of MTN Fun Basecamp at 1796 Depot Road East, near Alice Lake and Brackendale, and riders can reach several trail networks straight from the shop. Owner Dan Libman leads the coaching and guiding and holds Level 2 certification as a Professional Mountain Bike Instructor. The Squamish Shred Shuttle picks up here at 9:15 am on its Diamond Head days.
Guided rides are priced for one rider and built around ability and conditions. An Intro to MTB ride costs $179 and a full guided day $299. On an eMTB the rides run from $219 to $379, and the shop says an eMTB covers about three times the trail in the same time.
Rentals go by the full day. Marin's Alpine Trail E1 and Rift Zone EL1 eMTBs cost $140 a day and the Cube Stereo 177 costs $199. Full-suspension bikes without a motor start at $110 for the Marin Rift Zone. Kids' bikes run from $35 for a 16-inch Spawn Yoji to $75 for a full-suspension Rift Zone Jr, and the fleet fits riders from age 3 to teens.
In partnership with Squamish Nation Recreation and SORCA, Dialed In co-founded the Squamish Nation Youth Mountain Bike Program, which began in 2019 as shared rides and relationship-building. The shop also runs two social eMTB rides a month, one open to everyone and one for moms.

Tips:
- Book the Shred Shuttle's 9:15 am pickup at the shop if you want Diamond Head laps after collecting a rental.
- Plan Tuesday and Wednesday rides elsewhere in fall, since Dialed In opens Thursday to Monday.

Q: How much does an eMTB rental cost in Squamish?
A: Dialed In Cycling rents Marin eMTBs for $140 a day in 2026 and a Cube Stereo 177 for $199, by the full day only.
Q: Can you hire a mountain bike guide in Squamish?
A: Yes. Dialed In Cycling's guided rides start at $179 for one rider on an Intro to MTB ride, and a full guided day costs $299.
Q: Does Dialed In Cycling speak English?
A: Yes. Dialed In Cycling works in English.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://dialedincycling.com/ https://dialedincycling.com/rentals/ https://dialedincycling.com/guiding/ https://dialedincycling.com/about-us/ https://dialedincycling.com/our-team/ https://dialedincycling.com/contact-us/ https://dialedincycling.com/squamish-nation-mtb/ https://exploresquamish.com/business/dialed-in-cycling

### Endless Biking
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/endless-biking
Type: Operator
Also known as: Endless Biking North Vancouver, EB
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 101-1467 Crown Street, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1G4
Coordinates: 49.30866, -123.03265
Kind: Bike tour
Languages: English
Certifications: GSMBC course mentors and trainers
Works in: Mount Fromme, Seymour River valley
Off season: the shop stays open all year, and from November to April it opens Monday, Friday and weekends
Phone: 604-985-2519
Fleet: Mountain bike; E-mountain bike; Hardtail; Gravel bike; E-bike; Kids' bike
Repairs: Yes
Website: https://www.endlessbiking.com/
Summary: Endless Biking suits riders who want a guide on North Vancouver's Mount Fromme trails or a premium rental by the Second Narrows bridge, with guided trail tours from $335 for one rider in 2026. In winter the week is short, because the shop closes Tuesday to Thursday from November to April.

Kelli Sherbinin and Darren Butler founded Endless Biking in 2004 after racing professionally in the late 1990s. The pair went on to co-found the Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association and later the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches. Their shop at 1467 Crown Street in Lower Lynn sits just north of the Second Narrows bridge and has free customer parking out front. Bus 210 from downtown Vancouver stops by the shop and carries on toward Mount Fromme.
The North Shore Sampler is the intermediate tour. It costs from $335 for one rider and $75 for each extra, and it mixes rooty climbs and rock gardens with flowy descents and wooden bridges on blue trails. Enduro Classics takes experienced riders onto technical blue and black trails for the same price. Gravity Shuttles leave from the shop for $500 and up, and the price includes the van and driver. Casual riders can book a gravel or scenic tour through old-growth forest by the Seymour River from $325.
The rental fleet runs to Kona Process and Hei Hei full-suspension bikes and eMTBs from Norco and Rocky Mountain, all set up tubeless. Book at least four hours ahead and sign the waiver before you arrive. Full-suspension and electric bikes need a $2,000 hold on a Visa or Mastercard. Endless runs the front brake on the left, and swapping it costs $35.
Endless stays open all year. From November to April the shop opens Monday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and weekends from 9 am to 5 pm, and it closes Tuesday to Thursday and on statutory holidays.

Tips:
- A shuttle add-on from $125 saves your legs for the descents on a trail tour.
- Rent a POC helmet for $10 a day or a full face for $20 if you travel without one.
- A Ride Pass covers several rentals across the whole fleet at a lower rate than booking each day.

Q: Does Endless Biking rent e-mountain bikes?
A: Yes. Endless Biking rents full-power eMTBs such as the Norco Sight VLT and Kona Remote 160 from its Crown Street shop in North Vancouver, with a $2,000 credit card hold.
Q: Is Endless Biking open in winter?
A: Yes. From November to April Endless Biking opens Monday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and weekends from 9 am to 5 pm, and it closes Tuesday to Thursday.
Q: How much is a guided mountain bike tour in North Vancouver?
A: Endless Biking's North Shore Sampler costs from $335 for one rider in 2026, with $75 for each extra rider. Its Gravity Shuttles start at $500.
Q: Does Endless Biking speak English?
A: Yes. Endless Biking works in English.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.endlessbiking.com/ https://www.endlessbiking.com/tours https://www.endlessbiking.com/trail-tour https://www.endlessbiking.com/rentals https://www.endlessbiking.com/full-suspension https://www.endlessbiking.com/mountain-ebikes https://www.endlessbiking.com/hardtail https://www.endlessbiking.com/contact-us https://www.endlessbiking.com/meet-the-team

### Evolution Whistler
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/evolution-whistler
Type: Operator
Also known as: Evolution, Evolution bike and snowboard shop
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 8-4122 Village Green, Whistler, BC V8E 1G9
Coordinates: 50.11451, -122.95659
Kind: Rental
Languages: English
Works in: Whistler Village
Off season: between seasons, from 1 April until the bike park opens and again until the ski hill opens, the shop keeps 10 am to 6 pm hours
Phone: 604-932-2967
Fleet: Mountain bike; Mountain bike; E-mountain bike; Kids' bike
Repairs: Yes
Website: https://www.evolutionwhistler.com/
Summary: Evolution Whistler suits snowboarders who want to choose the exact board they ride and mountain bikers after a Santa Cruz downhill or trail bike, from a shop in Whistler Village across from the conference centre. Its winter fleet is snowboards and splitboards, so skiers in the group rent somewhere else.

Jenine opened Evolution on 1 July 1995 at 21, after writing the business plan while she worked as a ski instructor in Japan, and she still runs it as an independent, rider-owned shop. It sits at 8-4122 Village Green across from the Whistler Conference Centre. In winter it opens every day from 9 am to 8 pm.
Winter rentals cover performance boards from Jones, Lib Tech, Capita and GNU, plus kids' boards. Backcountry riders can take out a Jones Solution splitboard. You can book a level and let the crew pick a board from your size details, or reserve the exact model and size. Swapping models between days is fine, and Evolution says no other shop in Whistler lets you choose the exact board.
In summer the fleet turns to Santa Cruz V10 downhill bikes and Bronson trail bikes, with the Bullit for riders who want a motor and Transition Ripcords for kids. Bikes come back every night for servicing, even on multi-day bookings, and peak-season rental hours run from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. Prepay online and cancel more than 48 hours ahead for a full refund.

Tips:
- Bring a credit card and photo ID to collect a bike, since Evolution holds them while you ride.
- Look at the ex-rental sale if you get on with your rental, because Evolution sells its Santa Cruz fleet bikes.

Q: Can you choose the exact snowboard you rent at Evolution Whistler?
A: Yes. Evolution Whistler lets you reserve the exact model and size from its Jones, Lib Tech, Capita and GNU fleet, and you can swap models between days.
Q: What are Evolution Whistler's winter hours?
A: Evolution Whistler opens every day in winter from 9 am to 8 pm, and from 10 am to 6 pm between the bike and ski seasons.
Q: Does Evolution Whistler speak English?
A: Yes. Evolution Whistler works in English.
Q: Is Evolution Whistler open out of season?
A: Evolution Whistler: between seasons, from 1 April until the bike park opens and again until the ski hill opens, the shop keeps 10 am to 6 pm hours.
Q: What bikes does Evolution Whistler rent?
A: Evolution Whistler rents mountain bikes, mountain bikes, e-mountain bikes, kids' bikes.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.evolutionwhistler.com/ https://www.evolutionwhistler.com/about https://www.evolutionwhistler.com/whistler-rentals https://www.evolutionwhistler.com/snowboard-rental-whistler https://www.evolutionwhistler.com/bike-rentals-whistler

### Extremely Canadian
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/extremely-canadian
Type: Operator
Also known as: ExCan, Extremely Canadian Whistler
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4280 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Status: seasonal. Programs for 2026/27 run from 20 November 2026 to 18 April 2027. In October 2026 the contact page said online booking would soon carry all the season's dates and asked guests to call.
Coordinates: 50.11328, -122.95442
Kind: Guide
Languages: English
Certifications: ACMG guides, Canadian Avalanche Association members, Avalanche Canada AST course provider
Works in: Whistler Blackcomb
Phone: 604-938-9656
Website: https://extremelycanadian.com/
Summary: Extremely Canadian suits strong skiers and snowboarders who want an AST 1 or a first guided tour in Whistler Blackcomb's backcountry. Its 2.5-day AST 1 is posted at $392 a person for 2026/27, before taxes and a fee it doesn't price. Its groups expect riders who handle ungroomed black diamond runs, and lift tickets cost extra on every program.

Extremely Canadian has run steep-skiing clinics at Whistler Blackcomb for more than 30 years, and Peter Smart and Jill Dunnigan own and operate it. Groups meet at Carleton Lodge in Whistler Village, where the desk opens daily from 2 to 6 pm between December and April.
Its AST 1 starts with an online evening session from 6 to 8 pm and spends the next two full days in the backcountry off the lifts. Courses start most weeks from 20 November 2026 to 16 April 2027, posted at $392 a person or $2,369 for a private group. Every Extremely Canadian price adds taxes and a fee the company doesn't price, so ask for the total. You pay separately for lift tickets and touring gear, and students can buy lift tickets at $87 a day. Book the Intro to Backcountry day together with the AST 1+ and Extremely Canadian takes 25% off.
The Intro to Backcountry day runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12 December to 10 April, posted at $330. An ACMG guide leads it, so no avalanche course is required. Expect an hour or more of climbing for 400 to 600 metres of gain, and about 1,600 metres of riding back down. Group days take riders 16 and older.
Inbounds, the Two-Day Steeps Skiing Clinic is posted at $698 and meets at Carleton Lodge at 8:45 am. Coaches add video analysis, and the clinic includes an après with nachos at Merlin's Grill. It is for skiers 19 and older, and teens have a clinic of their own.

Tips:
- Extremely Canadian sends guests to Evo Backcountry for touring rentals, with a discount when you book with them.
- Sign the Whistler Blackcomb backcountry waiver before the day, and the resort waiver as well if you want the discounted lift ticket.
- Call 604-938-9656 to book while the online calendar fills in, as the contact page asked in October 2026.

Q: Do I need an AST 1 for Extremely Canadian's Intro to Backcountry?
A: No. Extremely Canadian's Intro to Backcountry day needs no avalanche course, because an ACMG guide leads the group.
Q: Is the lift ticket included in Extremely Canadian programs?
A: No. Lift tickets cost extra on every Extremely Canadian program, and guests can buy discounted tickets at $87 a day.
Q: Does Extremely Canadian speak English?
A: Yes. Extremely Canadian works in English.
Q: Is Extremely Canadian open all year?
A: Extremely Canadian opens for part of the year. Programs for 2026/27 run from 20 November 2026 to 18 April 2027. In October 2026 the contact page said online booking would soon carry all the season's dates and asked guests to call.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://extremelycanadian.com/ https://extremelycanadian.com/avalanche-skills-training-1 https://extremelycanadian.com/intro-backcountry-group https://extremelycanadian.com/two-day-ski-clinics https://extremelycanadian.com/coaches-guides https://extremelycanadian.com/our-stories https://extremelycanadian.com/contact https://act-api.prod.avalanche.ca/v1/public/en/courses

### Gulf Island Seaplanes
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/gulf-island-seaplanes
Type: Operator
Also known as: Gulf Island Seaplanes YVR, Gabriola seaplane, Vancouver Vista scenic flight
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Address: YVR Floatplane Terminal, 4640 Inglis Drive, Richmond, BC
Kind: Seaplane
Works in: YVR South, Gabriola Island, Southern Gulf Islands
Off season: Gulf Island Seaplanes flies all year, and fog, snow and strong wind are the usual reasons a flight waits or cancels.
Phone: 1-800-665-2359
Website: https://gulfislandseaplanes.com/
Booking: https://bookings.blueskybooking.com/Booking.aspx?Company_ID=46
Summary: Gulf Island Seaplanes suits travellers who want an Indigenous-owned airline for a seaplane hop from YVR to Gabriola Island, and its Vancouver scenic flights have no published price yet. It flies all year from the floatplane terminal at 4640 Inglis Drive near YVR's South Terminal, with one-way adult fares to Silva Bay from $147.66 including taxes and fees.

Gulf Island Seaplanes says it is proud to be an Indigenous-owned company, and its co-owner Alison Evans is from Hagwilget Village First Nation. She and Sean started the airline after the owner of Tofino Air sold the Gabriola Island to YVR route. On its home page the company describes itself as the only Indigenous-owned seaplane company on the West Coast.
The Vancouver end of every flight is the floatplane terminal at 4640 Inglis Drive, near the airport's South Terminal in Richmond. Arrive 20 minutes before departure, and the pilot checks you in. Park in the Bell Irving Street lot or one of the two Cowley Crescent lots and pay with the PayByPhone app, because the Seair Seaplanes lot is off limits. Each passenger may bring 25 lb of baggage, and extra weight costs $0.75 a pound plus GST.
Scheduled flights link YVR with Silva Bay on Gabriola, Maple Bay, DeCourcy and Thetis all year, and with Hornby Island in season. The experiences page names two scenic flights from YVR. Vancouver Vista lasts 30 minutes and Vancouver Vista Plus 45 minutes, and the page says more details are coming. Every flight depends on the weather, and a flight cancelled for weather costs you nothing.

Tips:
- Download the PayByPhone app before you drive to the terminal, because all three parking lots use it.
- Pack light, since each passenger's allowance is 25 lb and extra weight isn't guaranteed a seat on the same flight.

Q: Is Gulf Island Seaplanes Indigenous-owned?
A: Yes. Gulf Island Seaplanes says it is an Indigenous-owned company, and its co-owner Alison Evans is from Hagwilget Village First Nation.
Q: Where does Gulf Island Seaplanes leave from in Vancouver?
A: Gulf Island Seaplanes flies from the YVR floatplane terminal at 4640 Inglis Drive in Richmond, near the South Terminal of Vancouver International Airport.
Q: Does Gulf Island Seaplanes fly in winter?
A: Yes. Gulf Island Seaplanes runs its scheduled service between YVR and Gabriola Island all year, and every flight depends on the weather.
Q: How much does Gulf Island Seaplanes charge?
A: Gulf Island Seaplanes lists Scheduled flight, YVR to Silva Bay, Gabriola Island from $147.66 per adult (2026).
Q: Is Gulf Island Seaplanes open out of season?
A: Gulf Island Seaplanes: Gulf Island Seaplanes flies all year, and fog, snow and strong wind are the usual reasons a flight waits or cancels.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://gulfislandseaplanes.com/our-story/ https://gulfislandseaplanes.com/ https://gulfislandseaplanes.com/experiences/ https://gulfislandseaplanes.com/fares/ https://gulfislandseaplanes.com/travel-info/ https://www.indigenousbc.com/wp-json/wp/v2/listings

### Harbour Air seaplane tours
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/harbour-air-flightseeing
Type: Operator
Also known as: Harbour Air flightseeing, Harbour Air scenic tours, Vancouver Classic Panorama, Vancouver seaplane tour, Harbour Air Planes and Parks
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, Unit 1 Burrard Landing, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Coordinates: 49.29080, -123.11830
Kind: Seaplane
Works in: Coal Harbour, Howe Sound, Whistler, Victoria, Salt Spring Island
Off season: The Whistler day trips fly from May to September and the Butchart Gardens day in Victoria from 15 April to 4 October, while the Vancouver panoramas, Planes and Parks, Salt Spring Island and the Victoria Fly 'n' Drive run all year.
Website: https://harbourair.com/tours/
Booking: https://harbourair.com/tours/vancouver-harbour/
Summary: Harbour Air's Vancouver Classic Panorama suits anyone who wants to see downtown Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains from a seaplane, and it flies daily all year from Coal Harbour. Adult fares start at $149 in 2026 with GST and fees included, and the 30-minute experience counts boarding and taxiing as well as about 20 minutes in the air.

Every Vancouver scenic tour leaves from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre at 1055 Canada Place on Coal Harbour, where Harbour Air's scheduled flights also board. The Classic Panorama spends about 20 minutes over the downtown skyline, Stanley Park, English Bay and the Lions Gate Bridge before it lands back on the harbour. Harbour Air sells it as a 30-minute experience because boarding, taxiing and landing count too. Children aged 2 to 11 fly from $120, and infants under 2 fly free.
For $300 the Extended Panorama stretches the flight to a 45-minute experience. Pilots follow their seasonal route north along the coast toward Whistler and circle back over the islands of Howe Sound. Planes and Parks costs from $263. It pairs the Classic Panorama with an afternoon at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and a shuttle takes you there and back from Canada Place.
Scenic Tour Promo is the cheapest fare and can't be changed or cancelled. Pay for Scenic Tour to keep the right to change plans more than 24 hours out, or Scenic Ultimate for priority boarding and a drink before you fly. Harbour Air may seat you with other guests, and some tours need a minimum number of passengers.
The Whistler packages fly only from May to September, and the Butchart Gardens day in Victoria runs from 15 April to 4 October. From November to March you can still book the Vancouver panoramas, Planes and Parks or a day on Salt Spring Island. The Victoria Fly 'n' Drive also runs all year, flying you over and bringing you back by coach on BC Ferries. Harbour Air's scheduled flights to Victoria and Nanaimo have their own page under getting around.

Tips:
- Ask for the free digital tour guide at check-in, because the Planes and Parks flight carries no narration.
- In winter, choose the Scenic Tour fare over the Promo, because the Promo can't be changed or cancelled if weather moves your day.

Q: How much is a Harbour Air scenic flight over Vancouver?
A: Harbour Air's Vancouver Classic Panorama starts at $149 for an adult and $120 for a child aged 2 to 11 in 2026. The fare includes GST, port and dock fees and a sustainability fee.
Q: Does Harbour Air fly scenic tours in winter?
A: Yes. Harbour Air offers the Vancouver Classic Panorama and the Extended Panorama daily all year from Coal Harbour, and its Whistler day trips fly only from May to September.
Q: How long is the Harbour Air Vancouver tour?
A: Harbour Air sells the Vancouver Classic Panorama as a 30-minute experience that includes boarding, taxiing, take-off and landing. Its sample itinerary gives the flight itself as 20 minutes.
Q: Is Harbour Air seaplane tours open out of season?
A: Harbour Air seaplane tours: The Whistler day trips fly from May to September and the Butchart Gardens day in Victoria from 15 April to 4 October, while the Vancouver panoramas, Planes and Parks, Salt Spring Island and the Victoria Fly 'n' Drive run all year.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://harbourair.com/tours/vancouver-harbour/ https://harbourair.com/tours/ https://harbourair.com/locations/vancouver-harbour/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/4308097

### Harbour Cruises
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/harbour-cruises
Type: Operator
Also known as: Harbour Cruises Vancouver, Vancouver Harbour Tour, Festive Dinner Cruise Vancouver, Indian Arm Cruise, Harbour Cruises paddlewheeler
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 501 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9
Coordinates: 49.29470, -123.13250
Kind: Cruise
Works in: Coal Harbour, Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm
Off season: The harbour tour and the Indian Arm lunch cruise run from spring to early autumn, and from late November to New Year's Eve the boats switch to holiday dinner and breakfast cruises.
Phone: 604-688-7246
Website: https://www.harbourcruises.com/
Booking: https://www.harbourcruises.com/tours
Summary: Harbour Cruises suits anyone who wants to see Vancouver Harbour from a paddlewheeler, and in winter that means a holiday dinner cruise, since its one-hour harbour tour ran only from 21 April to 11 October in 2026. The Festive Dinner Cruise sails from 501 Denman Street on Fridays and Sundays from 20 November to 20 December 2026. Its adult fare is posted at $179, and checkout adds an 18% gratuity, taxes and a fee the site doesn't price.

Harbour Cruises has shown people Vancouver's harbour since 1908, and it calls itself Western Canada's largest cruising company. Boats board at 501 Denman Street in Coal Harbour, and a pay parking lot sits beside the terminal. Get there 30 minutes before a dinner cruise, because boarding usually starts 15 to 20 minutes ahead of sailing.
The holiday season runs from 20 November to 31 December 2026. On Fridays and Sundays the Festive Dinner Cruise leaves at 7 pm for two and a half hours with a holiday buffet and live entertainment, and the boat has a heated interior and an open rooftop deck. Saturdays from 21 November to 19 December go to the Jingle Ball Dinner & Dance Cruise with a DJ. Families can book Breakfast with Santa at 10 am on 13, 19 and 20 December, and on New Year's Eve you choose a family dinner cruise or an adults-only party.
Festive dinner fares are $179 for adults, $169 for seniors and youth and $109 for children 3 and up, and children 2 and under sail free. Checkout adds an 18% gratuity, taxes and a fee the site never prices. The gratuity alone takes the adult fare to $211.22 by our count, and the fee pushes the total higher still.
In spring the 60-minute narrated Vancouver Harbour Tour returns on an open-decked paddlewheeler that passes Stanley Park and the downtown skyline, and an app carries the commentary in several languages. In 2026 it sailed from 21 April to 11 October, four times a day from 11 am, for $69.69 an adult plus GST. The four-hour Indian Arm Cruise with a buffet lunch went out on select Sundays from May to September at 10:30 am, posted at $159 before the gratuity, taxes and the same unpriced fee.

Tips:
- Tell the booking team about dietary needs when you reserve a dinner cruise, because the kitchen needs advance notice.
- Carry government ID if you plan to buy a drink on board.

Q: Does Harbour Cruises run in winter?
A: Yes, as holiday cruises. Harbour Cruises sails festive dinner, dance and breakfast cruises from 20 November to 31 December 2026, and its one-hour harbour tour ran only from 21 April to 11 October in 2026.
Q: How much is the Harbour Cruises Festive Dinner Cruise?
A: Harbour Cruises posts the 2026 Festive Dinner Cruise at $179 for an adult, $169 for a senior or youth and $109 for a child 3 and up. Checkout adds an 18% gratuity, taxes and a fee the site doesn't price, so the adult fare passes $211.22.
Q: Where do Harbour Cruises leave from?
A: Harbour Cruises boards at 501 Denman Street in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, and a pay parking lot sits beside the terminal.
Q: Is Harbour Cruises open out of season?
A: Harbour Cruises: The harbour tour and the Indian Arm lunch cruise run from spring to early autumn, and from late November to New Year's Eve the boats switch to holiday dinner and breakfast cruises.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.harbourcruises.com/ https://www.harbourcruises.com/about/story https://www.harbourcruises.com/events/annual/holiday-cruises https://www.harbourcruises.com/tours/festive-dinner-cruise https://www.harbourcruises.com/tours/harbour-tours https://www.harbourcruises.com/tours/indian-arm-lunch https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/41742501

### Mount Seymour Snow School
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/mount-seymour-snow-school
Type: Operator
Also known as: Mt Seymour Snow School, Mt Seymour lessons and camps, Mount Seymour ski lessons, Seymour Snow School
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 1700 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L3
Status: seasonal. Multi-day camps went on sale to season passholders on 15 October 2026 and open to the public on 27 October. Single-day group and private lessons open for 2026/27 in November.
Coordinates: 49.36538, -122.94832
Kind: School
Languages: English
Works in: Mount Seymour
Off season: Seymour runs summer day camps once the snow season ends
Phone: 604-986-2261
Website: https://mtseymour.ca/winter/lessons-camps
Summary: Mount Seymour Snow School suits families and adult first-timers who want short camps without a car, because every lesson booking includes the Mt Seymour shuttle bus from Parkgate or Rupert for the student and one more person. Weekend single-day group lessons include no parking, so plan on the bus for those.

Seymour sells its camps in waves. Season passholders got first pick on 15 October 2026 at 11 am, and the public sale opens on 27 October. Single-day group and private lessons open for 2026/27 registration in November, and the school keeps no waitlist for its regular programs. Holiday camps begin on 19 December.
Group lessons cover levels 1 to 3 for ages 4 and up. An adult without a pass pays $109 plus GST for a weekday lesson from 4 January 2027 and $159 on weekends and holidays, and the rate includes a lift ticket. On weekends that ticket lasts four hours from the lesson's start. The level 1 Monday Night Special starts on 18 January at $79.
Learn to Turn is the way in for complete beginners aged 15 and up, who stay with the same group across 2.5-hour sessions. Its Jump Start camp on 5 and 6 December costs adults without a pass $299, priced lower because Seymour expects only the learning terrain to be open that early. The youngest skiers start in Bear Cub, which runs 90-minute and two-hour lessons for ages 4 to 7 in the Bear Bowl learning area. Its first camp on 28 and 29 November costs $199 if the snow has come.
On lesson day, arrive an hour early and no later than 30 minutes before the start. Children aged 3 to 6, plus seven-year-olds in Bear Cub, check in at the Bear's Den at the far end of the P4 lot, and everyone else goes to the Lesson Check-in hut in front of the Rentals building. Seymour lends a helmet and poles to every student who needs them. Parents of camp and private-lesson students can buy a half-price Parent Pass for skiing or snowshoeing while they wait.

Tips:
- Check Seymour's Lesson Status page after 6 am on lesson day, since weather cancellations go up there by then.
- Season passholders booking a weekend or holiday lesson between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm need a four-hour timeslot reservation too.
- Rental Season Pass holders should get fitted in the weeks before camp and pre-book their gear for each lesson day.
- Seymour's instructors are qualified for students with cognitive and sensory challenges, and the school points riders who need adaptive coaching for physical challenges to Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports.

Q: Does a Mount Seymour lesson include the shuttle bus?
A: Yes. Every Mount Seymour lesson booking includes the Mt Seymour shuttle bus from Parkgate or Rupert for the student and one more person. Parking is included too, except for single-day group lessons on weekends and holidays.
Q: How much is a beginner group lesson at Mount Seymour?
A: An adult beginner without a pass pays $109 plus GST for a weekday group lesson at Mount Seymour in 2026/27 and $159 on weekends and holidays, with a lift ticket included. The level 1 Monday Night Special costs $79 from 18 January 2027.
Q: What age can kids start lessons at Mount Seymour?
A: Kids can start at 3 at Mount Seymour, in Baby Bear camps for ages 3 and 4 or a one-on-one Tot Private lesson.
Q: Does Mount Seymour Snow School speak English?
A: Yes. Mount Seymour Snow School works in English.
Q: Is Mount Seymour Snow School open out of season?
A: Mount Seymour Snow School: Seymour runs summer day camps once the snow season ends.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://mtseymour.ca/winter/lessons-camps https://mtseymour.ca/winter/lessons-camps/multi-day-camps https://mtseymour.ca/winter/lessons-camps/single-day-group-private-lessons https://mtseymour.ca/winter/lessons/group-lessons https://mtseymour.ca/winter/lessons/private-lessons https://mtseymour.ca/winter/lessons/learn-to-turn https://mtseymour.ca/winter/lessons/bear-cub-ski https://mtseymour.ca/winter/lessons/camp-seymour-spring-break https://mtseymour.ca/tickets-passes/3ski-passes

### Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/mountain-skills-academy-and-adventures
Type: Operator
Also known as: MSAA, Mountain Skills Academy, Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 207B-4368 Main Street, Market Pavilion, Whistler, BC V8E 1B6
Coordinates: 50.11877, -122.95755
Kind: Guide
Languages: English
Certifications: IFMGA/ACMG mountain guides, Avalanche Canada AST course provider
Works in: Whistler, Cypress Mountain, Squamish
Phone: 604-938-9242
Website: https://www.mountainskillsacademy.com/
Summary: Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures suits Vancouver skiers and splitboarders who want an AST 1 without two days in Whistler, since its AST 1 Online holds the field day at Cypress Mountain from $249 in 2026/27. The longer courses and the hut-based AST 2 run out of its Whistler office, so anything past the first level means the Sea to Sky drive.

MSAA traces its roots to 1991, when the business was called Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau, and it took the Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures name in 2015. Its guides hold IFMGA and ACMG certification. The office is in the Market Pavilion on Main Street in Whistler Village. Avalanche Canada's 2026/27 list shows 140 MSAA avalanche courses in the Vancouver and Sea to Sky area, and 64 of them run at Cypress.
The AST 1 Online is the option closest to Vancouver. Students work through four to six hours of self-paced lessons and an exam, then join a two-hour live session online the evening before the field day. That day runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with a guide. Avalanche Canada's list puts the North Vancouver field days at Cypress Mountain from 8 December, at $249 midweek and $284 on weekends.
In Whistler, MSAA teaches the AST 1 Classic with a classroom day and a field day, and the AST 1 Plus with two days in the field. Avalanche Canada lists those at $324 to $364 from 21 November 2026, and a Squamish AST 1 at $364 starts on 28 November. The AST 2 spends three days in the field for $699. For $1,199 the hut-based AST 2 keeps students out for four days and three nights at an alpine hut with an ACMG/IFMGA guide.
Past the courses, MSAA guides backcountry ski and splitboard taster days from November to April. It also runs heli-accessed touring days and three-day trips such as the Spearhead Traverse, and a Powder Punch Card bundles guided days for regulars.

Tips:
- MSAA has deals with local rental shops on touring gear, so ask when you book if you have no skins or transceiver.
- Pick the AST 1 Online at Cypress if two days in Whistler is too much, since it needs only one day on the hill.
- After the course, read Avalanche Canada's daily forecast at avalanche.ca before every tour.

Q: Can you take an AST 1 course near Vancouver?
A: Yes. Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures runs its AST 1 Online with the field day at Cypress Mountain in West Van, at $249 midweek and $284 on weekends in 2026/27. Canada West Mountain School runs AST 1 on Mount Seymour.
Q: How long is MSAA's AST 1?
A: MSAA's AST 1 Online takes 1.5 days, with online work and one field day. Its AST 1 Classic and AST 1 Plus each take two days.
Q: How much does Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures charge?
A: Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures lists AST 1 Online, field day at Cypress Mountain or Whistler from $249 per person (2026) (1.5 days: online learning, a live online evening session and one field day from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).
Q: Does Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures speak English?
A: Yes. Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures works in English.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.mountainskillsacademy.com/ https://www.mountainskillsacademy.com/avalanche-skills-training-level-1/ast-1-online/ https://www.mountainskillsacademy.com/about-us/ https://act-api.prod.avalanche.ca/v1/public/en/courses https://avalanche.ca/training/courses https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/146628096

### Obsession Bikes
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/obsession-bikes
Type: Operator
Also known as: Obsession: Bikes, Obsession Bikes North Vancouver
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 382 Esplanade East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1A4
Coordinates: 49.30737, -123.07050
Kind: Bike shop
Languages: English
Works in: Lower Lonsdale
Phone: 604-973-1837
Repairs: Yes
Website: https://obsessionbikes.com/
Summary: Obsession Bikes suits riders who need a quick repair or want to try a high-end eMTB in Lower Lonsdale, with a 24-hour service turnaround posted in October 2026. It sells and services bikes and lends a small demo fleet for a $140 fee, so visitors after a rental day go to a rental shop instead.

Obsession's shop is at 382 Esplanade East in Lower Lonsdale, and the SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay is a short walk west. It opens Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. In October 2026 the service desk advertised a 24-hour turnaround, and you book the slot online.
The demo quiver lets you ride before you buy. In October 2026 it held a Scott Patron ST 900 Tuned eMTB and a Bold Linkin 150 Ultimate high-pivot enduro bike, each in medium with a $140 demo fee. Orbea's Carpe and Kemen e-bikes cover city riding and gravel, and its Muga is a full-power eMTB.
The shop took its name on a ride up Mount Fromme. Owner James had just bought a shop called Dizzy, and while he complained on the climb about shoddy repairs and poor training in the trade, his friend Matt Warburton told him he was obsessed. The shop's pledge reads "Do it Right. Right on Time."

Tips:
- Book service online ahead of a trip, since on 16 October 2026 the next open slot was 18 October.
- Each demo bike comes in one or two sizes, so check yours before you book.

Q: Does Obsession Bikes rent bikes?
A: No. Obsession Bikes lends demo bikes for a $140 fee to riders who are thinking of buying, and Endless Biking on Crown Street handles day rentals in North Vancouver.
Q: Where is Obsession Bikes in North Vancouver?
A: Obsession Bikes is at 382 Esplanade East in Lower Lonsdale, in the City of North Vancouver, and it opens every day.
Q: How much does Obsession Bikes charge?
A: Obsession Bikes lists Demo bikes from $140 per bike (2026).
Q: Does Obsession Bikes speak English?
A: Yes. Obsession Bikes works in English.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://obsessionbikes.com/ https://obsessionbikes.com/pages/demo-bikes https://obsessionbikes.com/pages/our-story https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12062495771

### Prince of Whales
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/prince-of-whales
Type: Operator
Also known as: Prince of Whales Vancouver, Prince of Whales whale watching, Granville Island whale watching
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Maritime Market, 1666 Duranleau Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Status: seasonal. Prince of Whales lists its Vancouver half-day whale watching from March to November, and the season text on the same site says April to October with a peak from May to September, so check the booking calendar before planning a March or November trip.
Coordinates: 49.27210, -123.13640
Kind: Whale watching
Certifications: Biosphere Certification (2024), Climate Positive designation (2022), Rainbow Registry (2025)
Works in: Granville Island, Salish Sea
Off season: Prince of Whales lists no Vancouver whale watching from December to February.
Phone: 1-888-383-4884
Website: https://princeofwhales.com/vancouver-whale-watching/
Booking: https://princeofwhales.com/vancouver-whale-watching/
Summary: Prince of Whales suits visitors who want a three- to five-hour search for orcas and humpbacks from Granville Island, and winter visitors miss it because the Vancouver tour runs from March to November. The half-day tour is posted from $229 an adult, and checkout adds taxes and a fee the site doesn't price. A trip with no whales earns you another one free.

Prince of Whales sails from Granville Island, and its sales office sits in the Maritime Market at 1666 Duranleau Street. The half-day trip runs three to five hours depending on where the whales are, and the company puts the chance of a sighting at over 95%. Crews look for orcas and humpback whales. The tour page also lists sea lions, seals and bald eagles.
The Vancouver half-day tour runs from March to November and is posted from $229 an adult, subject to seasonal pricing. The site's season text gives April to October, with a peak from May to September, so check the booking calendar for a date at either end. Checkout adds taxes and a fee the site never prices, and you see the full fare only when you book.
In summer the Sunset Whale Watching trip goes out from June to August from $239, and Prince of Whales already sells it for 2027. A 90-minute Sea Vancouver waterfront cruise runs from May to September from $89. Between May and October two Granville Island combos pair a whale trip with that cruise from $319. Each of those prices is posted before taxes and the same fee.
If you see no whales, the sighting guarantee gives you another trip and the voucher never expires, though you pay $16.80 in taxes and fees to use it. Ticket Assurance costs 10% of the fare and lets you cancel or move a booking up to 12 hours before departure. Without it, a booking of nine or fewer can't be refunded inside 48 hours of the trip.

Tips:
- Buy Ticket Assurance for a spring or autumn date, because it lets you cancel or move the trip up to 12 hours before departure.
- Check in 30 minutes before your departure at the Maritime Market office.

Q: Can you go whale watching from Vancouver in winter?
A: No. Prince of Whales lists its Vancouver half-day whale watching tour from March to November, with no departures from December to February.
Q: How much is Prince of Whales whale watching in Vancouver?
A: Prince of Whales posts its Granville Island half-day whale watching tour from $229 an adult in 2026, subject to seasonal pricing. Checkout adds taxes and a fee the site doesn't price.
Q: What happens if you don't see whales with Prince of Whales?
A: Prince of Whales gives you another trip under its whale sighting guarantee, and the voucher never expires. You pay $16.80 in taxes and fees when you use it.
Q: Is Prince of Whales open out of season?
A: Prince of Whales: Prince of Whales lists no Vancouver whale watching from December to February.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://princeofwhales.com/vancouver-whale-watching/ https://princeofwhales.com/tour/half-day-whale-watching-vancouver/ https://princeofwhales.com/about-us/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/8807849094

### Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre tours and workshops
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/squamish-lilwat-cultural-centre-tours
Type: Operator
Also known as: SLCC tours, SLCC group tours, SLCC craft workshops, What We Treasure tour, Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre tours, Cultural Journey Sea to Sky
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y3
Coordinates: 50.11880, -122.94740
Kind: Tour
Works in: Whistler Village, Highway 99
Off season: Outdoor tours run from late May to early October, and the indoor group tours and hourly tours carry on through winter.
Phone: 1-866-441-7522
Website: https://slcc.ca/
Booking: https://slcc.ca/group-tours/
Summary: The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre's tours suit Whistler visitors who want to hear the Squamish and Líl̓wat Nations' stories from their own Cultural Ambassadors, and the hourly tour comes with admission. Groups of 15 or more can book longer tours at $23 a person plus GST and add craft workshops from $15 a person, while the outdoor tours take bookings for spring 2027.

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Líl̓wat Nation signed a protocol agreement in 2001 and built the centre together, and a not-for-profit charitable society runs it on behalf of both. Its Cultural Ambassadors lead the signature What We Treasure tour every hour, telling stories and singing songs around the collection's artifacts. Admission prices and opening hours sit on the centre's sights page.
Groups of 15 or more can book longer tours at $23 a person plus 5% GST. Hunters and Gatherers runs 90 minutes all year. The Regalia We Treasure lasts as long and goes ahead when staff and materials allow. Paddling Through The Nations lasts an hour to 90 minutes and can end with a paddle rattle or necklace craft. Send the request at least two weeks ahead, because a booking stands only once a sales representative confirms it.
Craft workshops add to a tour's price and time, and most need 10 people or more. The Salish hand drum takes two and a half hours for ages 15 and up, at $95 for a 10-inch drum or $180 for a 16-inch one. It needs a day to dry before you paint it. Shorter crafts run from a $15 cedar paddle necklace to a $45 paddle rattle, and a scavenger hunt for children 8 and up costs nothing.
Two self-guided routes need no booking. The Cultural Journey follows Highway 99 up from Vancouver, with kiosks 1 to 5 on the east side heading north and 6 and 7 on the west side heading south, and its map and audio download from the centre's site. In the village, the Go Whistler Tours app carries Art & Storytelling of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl, which visits nine places and starts and ends at the centre.
The Interpretive Forest Walk and the Holistic Tour with its Indigenous tea run from late May to early October, and the Language Tour moves outdoors from May to October. The centre is taking bookings for all of them for spring 2027. The year-round group tours carry on through winter. The centre closes from 2 to 5 November 2026 and opens Wednesday to Sunday from 6 November to 31 December.

Tips:
- Email tours@slcc.ca if your group's date is firm and less than two weeks away.
- Plan a hand drum workshop at the start of a two-day stay, so you can come back to paint the drum once it has dried.

Q: Is the guided tour included at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre?
A: Yes. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre's hourly What We Treasure tour comes with museum admission, and Cultural Ambassadors lead it with songs and stories.
Q: Can you do a craft workshop at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre?
A: Yes, as a group. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre runs craft workshops from $15 to $180 a person on top of the tour rate, most for groups of 10 or more, booked at least two weeks ahead.
Q: Does the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre run forest walks in winter?
A: No. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre's Interpretive Forest Walk runs from late May to early October, and the centre is taking bookings for spring 2027.
Q: How much does Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre tours and workshops charge?
A: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre tours and workshops lists Short craft workshops from $15 per person (2026) (15 minutes to 1 hour).
Q: Is Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre tours and workshops open out of season?
A: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre tours and workshops: Outdoor tours run from late May to early October, and the indoor group tours and hourly tours carry on through winter.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://slcc.ca/facts-faqs/ https://slcc.ca/ https://slcc.ca/tours/ https://slcc.ca/group-tours/ https://slcc.ca/craft-workshops/ https://slcc.ca/cultural-journey/ https://slcc.ca/slcc-go-whistler-app/ https://slcc.ca/visit/

### Squamish Shred Shuttle
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/squamish-shred-shuttle
Type: Operator
Also known as: The Squamish Shred Shuttle, The Shred Shuttle, Shred Shuttle
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: 1091 Commercial Place, Squamish, BC V8B 0S7
Status: seasonal. The 2026 Diamond Head season opened on 18 April and closed in mid-October after a fall of weekend-only service. The ski bus page still showed the 2024/25 schedule on 16 October 2026, and the booking calendar offered no ski bus dates for December 2026.
Kind: Shuttle
Languages: English
Works in: Diamond Head trails, Squamish to Whistler
Off season: private group charters run seven days a week, and the Whistler ski bus covers winter weekends when it runs
Phone: 778-266-7473
Website: https://theshredshuttle.com/
Booking: https://squamishshredshuttle.checkfront.com/reserve/
Summary: The Squamish Shred Shuttle suits mountain bikers who want laps on the Diamond Head trails above Quest University without a second car, at $20 a ride with tax included in 2026. In winter it runs a reserved-seat ski bus to Whistler, and its page still showed the 2024/25 schedule in October 2026, so check the booking calendar before you count on it.

The Shred Shuttle hauls riders in 14-seat vans with bike racks and the custom trailers it calls huckwagons. The Diamond Head run climbs about 900 metres to the Meadow of the Grizzly and 19th Hole trailheads, and the ride up from the Pseudo Tsuga lot takes 20 to 25 minutes. Vans leave that lot on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm, and every half hour when both are running. The 2026 season opened on 18 April and ran Thursday to Sunday through the summer from 25 June. By fall it was down to weekends, and it closed in mid-October.
A single lap from the Pseudo Tsuga lot costs $20 with tax included. The shuttle suggests booking every other hour unless you know the trails, since a run down from the top through Half Nelson and Pseudo Tsuga takes about an hour and a quarter. In-town pickups cost $22 to $25 and leave once each morning, from Shred Van HQ on Pemberton Avenue at 9 am and from Dialed In Cycling near Alice Lake at 9:15. Ride Hub in Garibaldi Estates follows at 9:30 am. From 25 June a $75 day pass put two or three vans on the hill for advanced riders.
In winter the company runs a reserved-seat bus from Squamish to Whistler on weekends and holidays. The schedule still posted in October 2026 sends it from the Shoppers Drug Mart shelter on Pemberton Avenue at 6:30 am, with three more pickups on the way north to Brackendale. It starts home from the Village Gateway Loop at 4:30 pm on weekends. On that 2024/25 schedule a round trip cost $30 plus GST and a 10-ride pack $280 plus GST, and the bus stops only where someone holds a reservation. The booking calendar had no 2026/27 ski bus dates on 16 October 2026.

Tips:
- Reserve every seat online, because the drivers skip any pickup without a booking.
- E-bikes ride the racks at the owner's risk, and you help load your own.
- Riders who want to give back can donate to the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association through a link on the shuttle's site.

Q: Is there a mountain bike shuttle in Squamish?
A: Yes. The Squamish Shred Shuttle runs laps up the Diamond Head trails from the Pseudo Tsuga lot at $20 a ride with tax included. Its 2026 season opened on 18 April and ended in mid-October.
Q: Is there a ski bus from Squamish to Whistler?
A: Yes. The Squamish Shred Shuttle has run a reserved-seat bus to Whistler on winter weekends and holidays at $30 plus GST return on its 2024/25 schedule. That schedule was still posted on 16 October 2026, so confirm 2026/27 dates on its booking calendar.
Q: How much does Squamish Shred Shuttle charge?
A: Squamish Shred Shuttle lists Diamond Head single lap from Pseudo Tsuga parking from $20 per ride (2026) (20 to 25 minutes up).
Q: Does Squamish Shred Shuttle speak English?
A: Yes. Squamish Shred Shuttle works in English.
Q: Is Squamish Shred Shuttle open out of season?
A: Squamish Shred Shuttle: private group charters run seven days a week, and the Whistler ski bus covers winter weekends when it runs.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://theshredshuttle.com/ https://theshredshuttle.com/mountain-bike-shuttles https://theshredshuttle.com/ski-%26-snowboard-shuttles https://www.exploresquamish.com/business/the-squamish-shred-shuttle/ https://squamishshredshuttle.checkfront.com/reserve/

### Summit Sport
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/summit-sport
Type: Operator
Also known as: Summit Sport Whistler, Summit Sport Hilton Whistler
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4293 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC V8E 1B8
Status: seasonal. Between the bike park's close and Whistler Blackcomb's first ski day on 20 November 2026, call the shop before you go.
Coordinates: 50.11304, -122.95580
Kind: Rental
Languages: English
Works in: Whistler Village
Phone: 604-932-6225
Fleet: Mountain bike; Valley; Kids' bike
Includes: Open-face helmet
Repairs: Yes
Website: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/plan-your-ride/rental-equipment/summit-sport.aspx
Summary: Summit Sport suits Whistler visitors who want to pick up rentals a few steps from the Whistler Gondola, with skis and snowboards in winter and bike park bikes in summer. Whistler Blackcomb runs the shop in the Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, and its rental system handles prices and bookings, with up to 20% off for booking online ahead.

Summit Sport sits in the Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa at the base of Whistler Mountain. Whistler Blackcomb puts it about 15 metres from the Whistler Gondola, and it faces the Whistler Kids ski school. Whistler Blackcomb keeps its ski storage and valet here too. The old summitsport.com address now forwards to the resort's own site.
In winter the shop rents skis and snowboards, and booking online ahead saves up to 20%. Epic Pass holders take another 20% off through Epic Mountain Rewards. Whistler Blackcomb's rental pages also advertise Pick Your Own Demo, which lets you choose from more than 60 models from brands such as Salomon, Stöckli, Burton and Atomic if you book at least two days ahead.
In summer the bike side takes over with downhill, cross-country, valley and junior bikes. Every bike rental includes an open-face helmet. Summit Sport also tunes and repairs bikes, and so do the resort's shops at Garbanzo Bike & Bean in the village and Can-Ski in Creekside.

Tips:
- Epic Pass holders should sign in before booking to get the 20% Epic Mountain Rewards discount.
- Book Pick Your Own Demo at least two days ahead.

Q: Where is Summit Sport in Whistler?
A: Summit Sport is in the Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa at 4293 Mountain Square, about 15 metres from the Whistler Gondola. Its phone number is 604-932-6225.
Q: Who runs Summit Sport?
A: Whistler Blackcomb runs Summit Sport as one of its rental shops, and summitsport.com forwards to the resort's site.
Q: Does Summit Sport speak English?
A: Yes. Summit Sport works in English.
Q: Is Summit Sport open all year?
A: Summit Sport opens for part of the year. Between the bike park's close and Whistler Blackcomb's first ski day on 20 November 2026, call the shop before you go.
Q: What bikes does Summit Sport rent?
A: Summit Sport rents mountain bikes, valleys, kids' bikes.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/plan-your-ride/rental-equipment/summit-sport.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/rentals/ski-and-snowboard.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/295186792

### Swallow Tail Culinary Adventures
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/swallow-tail-culinary-adventures
Type: Operator
Also known as: Swallow Tail, Swallow Tail Adventures, Swallow Tail mushroom foraging, Swallow Tail Supper Club, Wild Mushroom Field Trip Vancouver
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Status: seasonal. Swallow Tail's booking calendar lists mushroom field trips from 17 October to 29 November 2026 and none after that. Its calendar page says many events go only to a members list.
Kind: Tour
Works in: Vancouver's North Shore, Squamish, Whistler
Off season: Swallow Tail lists no field trips after 29 November 2026, and it puts prime mushroom season in British Columbia from September to December.
Phone: 778-319-9453
Website: https://swallowtail.ca/
Booking: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/swallowtail/
Summary: Swallow Tail suits food lovers who want to learn wild mushrooms in the woods near Vancouver with a specialist, and its season is short: the two-hour Vancouver field trips run on weekends from 17 October to 29 November 2026. The adult ticket costs $77.28 with fees and tax, and the meeting point in West Van arrives by email the week before.

Swallow Tail runs foraging field trips and pop-up dinners from Vancouver, and its site names Robin Kort as the chef behind the Swallow Tail Supper Club. A mushroom specialist leads the two-hour Wild Mushroom Field Trip, and the group studies edible mushrooms where they grow. Nobody harvests on the trip. Swallow Tail tells guests that harvesting is illegal in all BC parks, on private land and on reserve lands.
Trips start higher up on Vancouver's North Shore in September and October and move lower in November and December, and Swallow Tail says the late October and November dates are easier to reach by transit. In 2026 the booking calendar lists the Vancouver trip from West Vancouver at 10 am and 12:30 pm on October weekends and at 12:30 pm on November weekends. You get the exact spot by email in the week before.
Up the highway, the Squamish trip on 17 October 2026 and the Whistler trip on 24 October each take three and a half hours from $133.75. On 7 November an intermediate class for harvesters meets at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest in Maple Ridge from $140, and a Matsutake pop-up dinner follows that evening at 6:30 pm.
The calendar shows no field trips after 29 November 2026, and Swallow Tail keeps many dinners for a members list it doesn't publish.

Tips:
- Pay $72.45 by e-transfer, which is $69 plus GST, to skip the $5 online ticketing fee on the Vancouver field trip.
- Bring children aged 5 to 12 for $29 each on the Vancouver field trip.
- Pick a late October or November date if you're coming by bus, because Swallow Tail says those sites are easier to reach by transit.

Q: Can you pick mushrooms on a Swallow Tail field trip?
A: No. Swallow Tail's Wild Mushroom Field Trip studies mushrooms in their habitat and harvests none, and the company says harvesting is illegal in all BC parks, on private land and on reserve lands.
Q: When is mushroom season near Vancouver?
A: Swallow Tail puts prime mushroom season in British Columbia from September to December. In 2026 its Vancouver field trips run on weekends from 17 October to 29 November.
Q: How much is the Swallow Tail mushroom field trip?
A: Swallow Tail's two-hour Vancouver Wild Mushroom Field Trip costs $77.28 for an adult with fees and tax in 2026, and $29 for a child aged 5 to 12.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://swallowtail.ca/ https://swallowtail.ca/culinary-adventures/ https://swallowtail.ca/culinary-adventures/wild-mushroom-education-field-trip/ https://swallowtail.ca/calendar/ https://swallowtail.ca/contact-us/ https://fareharbor.com/api/v1/companies/swallowtail/items/ https://fareharbor.com/api/v1/companies/swallowtail/items/365381/calendar/2026/10/ https://fareharbor.com/api/v1/companies/swallowtail/items/365381/calendar/2026/11/

### Takaya Tours
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/takaya-tours
Type: Operator
Also known as: Takaya Tours North Vancouver, Tsleil-Waututh canoe tours, Cates Park Paddling Centre, Belcarra Park Paddling Centre
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: Cates Park Paddling Centre, Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park, 4141 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.30240, -122.95530
Kind: Tour
Works in: Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm
Off season: The Cates Park Paddling Centre closes for the winter and plans to reopen in May 2027, and Takaya posts no winter tour dates.
Phone: 604-904-7410
Website: https://takayatours.com/
Booking: https://takayatours.com/contact-us/
Summary: Takaya Tours suits groups who want to paddle Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm with Tsleil-Waututh guides in a 35-foot ocean-going canoe, and you'll need to call ahead because its cultural tours post no 2026 schedule or price. Its Cates Park Paddling Centre in North Vancouver is closed for the winter and plans to reopen in May 2027.

Takaya Tours says it is owned and operated by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (səlilwətaɬ), and it has run since 1999. The Nation's community sits on Burrard Inlet between North Vancouver and Deep Cove. Guides take paddlers out in replica ocean-going canoes and stop to sing, tell legends and point out ancient village sites. The base at Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park is itself an ancestral village site, and the Nation and the District of North Vancouver manage the park together.
Two formats appear on Takaya's tour page. The cultural canoe tour is an interpretive paddle, and the split tour adds a walk on shore about how the Tsleil-Waututh identified and harvested local plants and animals. When Destination Vancouver wrote them up in 2022, both took two hours, with a minimum of 10 paddlers for the canoe and 30 people for the split tour, so book either one as a group. The tour page still shows a COVID-19 notice from May 2021, so call 604-904-7410 or email groups@takayatours.com to ask what runs in 2027.
Kayak and paddleboard rentals at the Cates Park Paddling Centre run under a co-management agreement Takaya signed with Deep Cove Kayak in March 2007. The centre is closed for the winter and plans to reopen in May 2027. In season it opens on weekends from the Victoria Day long weekend and goes daily in July. Takaya's second base sits at the Belcarra Picnic Area at the mouth of Indian Arm, and its page still carries a notice that it was closed until spring 2023, so check with office@takayatours.com before you drive round to Belcarra.

Tips:
- Plan a cultural tour as a group outing, since the last published minimums were 10 paddlers for the canoe tour and 30 people for the canoe-and-walk tour.
- While Cates Park is shut for winter, Deep Cove Kayak's guided Winter Explorer Tour still goes out on Indian Arm from Banbury Road in Deep Cove.

Q: Is Takaya Tours owned by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation?
A: Yes. Takaya Tours says it is owned and operated by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and it has run cultural canoe tours on Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm since 1999.
Q: Can you rent a kayak at Cates Park in winter?
A: No. The Cates Park Paddling Centre that Takaya Tours runs with Deep Cove Kayak is closed for the winter and plans to reopen in May 2027.
Q: How much is a Takaya Tours canoe tour?
A: Takaya Tours publishes no price for its cultural canoe tours. Call 604-904-7410 or email groups@takayatours.com for a group quote.
Q: Is Takaya Tours open out of season?
A: Takaya Tours: The Cates Park Paddling Centre closes for the winter and plans to reopen in May 2027, and Takaya posts no winter tour dates.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://takayatours.com/takaya-history/ https://takayatours.com/ https://takayatours.com/tours/ https://takayatours.com/contact-us/ https://takayatours.com/cates-park-paddling-centre-in-north-vancouver/ https://takayatours.com/belcarra-park-paddling-centre-in-port-moody/ https://takayatours.com/recent-news/ https://www.catespark.com/ https://deepcovekayak.com/aboutus/ https://indigenousbc.com/listings/takaya-tours https://www.destinationvancouver.com/inspirations/wellbeing/indigenous-led-tours-in-vancouver-share-knowledge-on-culture-and-ecology https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9783893952

### Talaysay Tours
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/talaysay-tours
Type: Operator
Also known as: Talaysay, Talking Trees tour Stanley Park, Talaysay Talking Trees, Stanley Park Indigenous walking tour
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Address: 334 Skawshen Road, West Vancouver, BC V7P 3T1 (head office)
Kind: Tour
Works in: Stanley Park, Rice Lake, Pacific Spirit Park, Jericho Beach, Alice Lake, Porteau Cove, Lost Lake
Off season: Talaysay runs its walks in the rain and cancels for extreme weather and wind, and the Lost Lake coffee shop opens only in spring and summer.
Phone: 604-628-8555
Website: https://talaysay.com/
Booking: https://talaysay-tours.tripworks.com/widgets/tripBuilder?showDetail=1&defaultView=categories
Summary: Talaysay Tours suits anyone who wants to walk Stanley Park's forest with an Indigenous guide for 60 to 90 minutes, and it goes out in the rain. Talking Trees costs $80 an adult plus GST in its 2026 booking calendar, and the company warns that a tour showing no time slots may not be scheduled.

Talaysay Tours says Candace and her daughter Talaysay Campo own and operate it, and that both are Shíshálh (Sechelt) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation members. They founded the company in 2002. Its head office is at 334 Skawshen Road in West Van, and most of its walks meet in Stanley Park.
Most first-timers book Talking Trees, which meets at the Stanley Park Bus Loop near the Pavilion and the Vancouver Aquarium and follows a gravel path with gentle hills and benches to Beaver Lake over 90 minutes. The guide talks about how the forest's plants and trees fed and healed people, and about Indigenous stewardship and selective harvesting. Every tour includes a cup of Indigenous tea, and Talaysay provides American Sign Language interpretation on this walk. The 2026 calendar prices it at $80 for adults and $64 for ages 4 to 18, plus GST.
Spoken Treasures leaves from the park's information booth and takes 75 minutes. At the totem poles, Talking Totems spends an hour on the art. Salish Sea & Me walks the shoreline from Ceperly Park by Second Beach for an hour.
Away from the park, 2.5-hour forest bathing walks run at Rice Lake in North Vancouver, at Pacific Spirit Park and at Deer Lake in Burnaby for $90 plus GST. Talking Trees also runs at Alice Lake near Squamish and at Lost Lake in Whistler. The calendar's last 2026 date at either lake was 29 October in Whistler. In Whistler the group meets at the picnic tables outside Lost Lake Passivhaus, where the washrooms stay open all year and the coffee shop opens only in spring and summer.

Tips:
- Book at least 48 hours ahead if your plans could change, because an individual booking cancelled with that much notice loses a 20% administration fee and a later one gets no refund.
- Dress for rain, since Talaysay runs its walks in wet weather and cancels only for extreme weather and wind.

Q: Does Talaysay run Stanley Park tours in winter?
A: Talaysay Tours tags its Stanley Park Talking Trees walk as a winter and year-round tour, and it runs in the rain. Check its booking calendar for dates, because the company says a tour with no time slots showing may not be scheduled.
Q: Who owns Talaysay Tours?
A: Candace and her daughter Talaysay Campo own and operate Talaysay Tours, which was founded in 2002. Both are Shíshálh (Sechelt) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation members.
Q: Where does the Talking Trees tour start?
A: Talaysay's Talking Trees tour in Stanley Park meets at the Stanley Park Bus Loop near the Pavilion and the Vancouver Aquarium, and it walks to Beaver Lake over 90 minutes.
Q: How much does Talaysay Tours charge?
A: Talaysay Tours lists Talking Totems, Stanley Park from $70 per adult (2026) (60 minutes).
Q: Is Talaysay Tours open out of season?
A: Talaysay Tours: Talaysay runs its walks in the rain and cancels for extreme weather and wind, and the Lost Lake coffee shop opens only in spring and summer.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://talaysay.com/about https://talaysay.com/ https://talaysay.com/van https://talaysay.com/ttours https://talaysay.com/ttours/talkingtrees-vancouver https://talaysay.com/ttours/talkingtrees-whistler https://www.indigenousbc.com/wp-json/wp/v2/listings https://talaysay-tours.tripworks.com/widgets/tripBuilder?showDetail=1&defaultView=categories

### Vancouver Foodie Tours
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/vancouver-foodie-tours
Type: Operator
Also known as: Foodie Tours Vancouver, Granville Island Market Tour, Gastronomic Gastown Tour, Ultimate Asian Food Adventure
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Meeting point outside the Granville Island Public Market, near Duranleau Street and Johnston Street, Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.27270, -123.13520
Kind: Tour
Works in: Granville Island, Gastown, Robson Street
Off season: Tours run all year, rain or shine, and in November and December 2026 the public departures run only from Friday to Sunday.
Phone: 604-295-8844
Website: https://www.foodietours.ca/
Booking: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/foodietoursca/?full-items=yes&flow=1133210
Summary: Vancouver Foodie Tours suits first-time visitors who want to taste their way round Granville Island Public Market with a guide in two hours, and through December 2026 its public tours run only from Friday to Sunday. The market tour costs $129 a person in 2026, and the guide's gratuity is extra.

Michelle Ng founded Vancouver Foodie Tours and ran its first tour in 2010, and the company calls itself female-owned. Guides take groups of 4 to 12 out rain or shine. With advance notice they handle most dietary needs, and vegetarian and pescatarian diets just need a note at booking.
For the Granville Island Market Tour, groups meet outside the Public Market building near the corner of Duranleau and Johnston streets. That's across the road from A Bread Affair, and the guide wears a red top. The route suits wheelchairs and strollers. Coming from downtown, take the False Creek Ferries or the Aquabus, which dock about a minute's walk from the meeting point.
Two longer tours start downtown. Gastronomic Gastown is a three-hour seated progressive tasting that meets in front of Six Acres at 203 Carrall Street, and guests 19 and over can add alcohol pairings. For the Ultimate Asian Food Adventure you meet outside Kirin Restaurant at 1172 Alberni Street and spend three hours eating your way round downtown's Asian kitchens.
Through December 2026 the market tour runs Friday to Sunday at 10:30 am, adding 1:30 pm on November weekends, and Gastronomic Gastown leaves at 3 pm on the same days. The Asian tour goes on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am. The holiday Festive Favourites Market Tour runs from 22 November to 31 December, and its 2026 dates hadn't opened for booking by mid-October.

Tips:
- Book two different tours in one order for 20% off the second, which the checkout applies on its own.
- Budget an 18–20% tip for the guide, which the company calls customary and leaves out of the ticket.
- Skip the meal before your tour, because the company counts each one as breakfast or lunch.

Q: Does Vancouver Foodie Tours run in winter?
A: Yes. In November and December 2026 Vancouver Foodie Tours runs its Granville Island Market Tour and Gastronomic Gastown tour from Friday to Sunday, and the Ultimate Asian Food Adventure on weekends, rain or shine.
Q: How much is the Granville Island food tour?
A: Vancouver Foodie Tours' Granville Island Market Tour costs $129 a person in 2026 for two hours, with $10 off for children aged 4 to 12. The guide's gratuity is extra.
Q: Where does the Granville Island Market Tour meet?
A: Vancouver Foodie Tours meets outside the Granville Island Public Market building near Duranleau and Johnston streets, across from A Bread Affair. Look for the guide in a red top.
Q: Is Vancouver Foodie Tours open out of season?
A: Vancouver Foodie Tours: Tours run all year, rain or shine, and in November and December 2026 the public departures run only from Friday to Sunday.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.foodietours.ca/our-story/ https://www.foodietours.ca/ https://www.foodietours.ca/granville-island-market-tour/ https://www.foodietours.ca/gastronomic-gastown-tour/ https://www.foodietours.ca/festive-favourites-market-tour/ https://www.foodietours.ca/faq/ https://fareharbor.com/api/v1/companies/foodietoursca/items/ https://fareharbor.com/api/v1/companies/foodietoursca/items/370111/ https://fareharbor.com/api/v1/companies/foodietoursca/items/370111/calendar/2026/12/ https://fareharbor.com/api/v1/companies/foodietoursca/items/402769/calendar/2026/12/ https://fareharbor.com/api/v1/companies/foodietoursca/items/370133/calendar/2026/12/

### Wild Whales Vancouver
URL: https://northvanguide.com/operators/wild-whales-vancouver
Type: Operator
Also known as: Wild Whales, Vancouver whale watching Granville Island, whalesvancouver
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1806 Mast Tower Lane, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B6
Status: seasonal. Wild Whales Vancouver's departure table runs from 1 April to 31 October, so it has no sailings from November to March.
Coordinates: 49.27130, -123.13650
Kind: Whale watching
Works in: Granville Island, Salish Sea
Off season: Wild Whales Vancouver runs no trips from November to March.
Phone: 604-699-2011
Website: https://www.whalesvancouver.com/
Booking: https://whalesvancouver.starboardsuite.com/
Summary: Wild Whales Vancouver suits families who want to pick their boat for a three- to five-hour whale watching trip from Granville Island, and it sails only from 1 April to 31 October. Adults pay $199 plus 5% GST in 2026, children aged 3 to 12 pay $125, and the company guarantees whales or your next trip free.

Wild Whales Vancouver has sailed from Granville Island since 2003 and calls itself the island's original whale watching company. Its office is at 1806 Mast Tower Lane. You choose your boat when you book. The partly sheltered boat gives you a cabin as well as outside viewing. If you'd rather stand in the open, the open-air boat rides more smoothly than a Zodiac, while the Zodiac itself carries small groups at the waterline for anyone 9 and up.
Every trip takes three to five hours because the boats go wherever the whales are that day, and the company gives its sighting rate as about 95%. Between 1 April and 22 May the boats leave between 11 am and 12:30 pm. Summer brings morning and afternoon departures from 23 May to 27 September, and from 28 September to 31 October each boat goes out once around midday.
In 2026 adults pay $199, and seniors 65 and over or students with ID pay $179. The Zodiac costs $209. Prices leave out the 5% GST, and the rates page says a fuel surcharge may be added without giving an amount. Your card holds the booking and you pay at check-in. Cancel 24 hours ahead, or 48 hours for a group of six or more.
The company doesn't recommend these trips during pregnancy or for anyone with chronic back or neck pain or an old spinal injury. Crews may cancel for high winds or rough seas, and a cancelled booking costs nothing.

Tips:
- Hold on to the free return voucher if no whales show up, because it never expires. It stays in your name and can't be passed on.
- Book the partly sheltered boat on a cool April or October day if you want a cabin to retreat to.

Q: When is whale watching season with Wild Whales Vancouver?
A: Wild Whales Vancouver sails from 1 April to 31 October, with morning and afternoon departures from 23 May to 27 September. It runs no trips from November to March.
Q: How much does Wild Whales Vancouver cost?
A: Wild Whales Vancouver charges $199 for an adult, $179 for a senior or student and $125 for a child aged 3 to 12 in 2026, plus 5% GST. The Zodiac trip costs $209 for guests aged 9 and up.
Q: Are whale sightings guaranteed with Wild Whales Vancouver?
A: Yes. Wild Whales Vancouver guarantees whale sightings, and if none appear you get a free return voucher that never expires.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whalesvancouver.com/ https://www.whalesvancouver.com/trips-rates/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5593399922

## Ways to get around

### Amtrak Cascades (Vancouver to Seattle)
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/amtrak-cascades
Type: Transport
Also known as: Amtrak Cascades, Amtrak Vancouver to Seattle, Vancouver to Seattle train, Cascades train
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Kind: Train
Via: Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Stanwood, Everett, Edmonds, Seattle
Operator: Amtrak
Fastest: 4 h
Fare from: US$5 (2026)
Booking: Book on amtrakcascades.com or amtrak.com, or at the Amtrak ticket office in Pacific Central Station, open 6:00 am to 4:45 pm daily.
Book ahead: Arrive at Pacific Central Station an hour before departure to clear US preclearance. Be in your seat 15 minutes before the train leaves, because the doors close and the train is sealed then. Book bike space with your seat, especially in summer.
Bikes: Carried, bagged or not
Bike fee: US$5 per bike (2026)
Bike booking: Reserve a bike rack when you book your own seat; every Amtrak Cascades train carries ten.
Bike rules: E-bikes under 50 pounds are allowed. When the racks sell out, you can box the bike for $15 plus a $10 handling fee and take it apart yourself.
Website: https://amtrakcascades.com/
Summary: Amtrak Cascades suits a car-free trip from Vancouver to Seattle: two trains a day run each way from Pacific Central Station, and the southbound run takes 4 hours 15 minutes. Since 8 June 2026 you clear US preclearance in the station before boarding, so arrive an hour early.

Two Amtrak Cascades trains leave Pacific Central Station every day on the timetable effective 8 June 2026. Train 517 departs at 7:25 am and reaches Seattle at 11:40 am, and train 519 leaves at 4:55 pm for a 9:10 pm arrival. Northbound, train 516 leaves Seattle at 8:30 am and train 518 at 6:00 pm, and each takes four hours. Four Thruway buses a day fill the gaps between 5:30 am and 4:00 pm out of Vancouver, and every one also stops in Richmond.
US preclearance opened at Pacific Central Station on 8 June 2026. Southbound passengers now clear US immigration and customs before boarding, and the train no longer stops at Blaine for the border check. The Urbanist reports that the change cut the scheduled run from 4 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 15. Amtrak asks for an hour at the station before departure.
British Columbia stays on UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026, and Washington's clocks go back an hour that day, so BC runs an hour ahead of Seattle until mid-March 2027. The June 2026 timetable predates that change. Check train times on Amtrak's site for any trip after 1 November.
Each train carries ten bike racks at $5 each, booked with your seat. E-bikes under 50 pounds are allowed. When the racks sell out, a boxed bike goes for $15 plus a $10 handling fee, and you take it apart yourself.

Tips:
- Book bike space with your ticket, and book early for summer, since each Amtrak Cascades train has ten racks.
- Tell the US inspectors at Pacific Central Station about every agricultural item you carry, including the ones the rules allow.

Q: How long is the train from Vancouver to Seattle?
A: On the timetable effective 8 June 2026, Amtrak Cascades schedules 4 hours 15 minutes from Vancouver to Seattle and 4 hours northbound. Two trains run each way every day.
Q: Do you clear US customs in Vancouver on Amtrak Cascades?
A: Yes. US preclearance has operated at Pacific Central Station since 8 June 2026, and Amtrak asks passengers to arrive an hour before departure.
Q: Can you take a bike on the Amtrak from Vancouver to Seattle?
A: Yes. Each Amtrak Cascades train has ten bike racks that you reserve with your seat at $5 each, and e-bikes under 50 pounds are allowed.
Q: Does the time change affect the Vancouver to Seattle train?
A: Yes. From 1 November 2026 British Columbia stays on UTC−7 and Washington's clocks go back an hour, so BC runs an hour ahead of Seattle until mid-March 2027, and the June 2026 timetable predates that change.
Q: How long does Amtrak Cascades (Vancouver to Seattle) take?
A: Train 517, Vancouver to Seattle takes about 4 h 15 min, daily.
Q: How much is Amtrak Cascades (Vancouver to Seattle)?
A: Bike rack reservation on Amtrak Cascades (Vancouver to Seattle) costs US$5 (2026).
Q: Do you need to book Amtrak Cascades (Vancouver to Seattle) ahead?
A: Amtrak Cascades (Vancouver to Seattle): Arrive at Pacific Central Station an hour before departure to clear US preclearance. Be in your seat 15 minutes before the train leaves, because the doors close and the train is sealed then. Book bike space with your seat, especially in summer.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://amtrakcascades.com/train-status-and-schedules/ https://amtrakcascades.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/amtrak-cascades-schedule-6-8-26.pdf https://amtrakcascades.com/stations/vancouver-bc/ https://amtrakcascades.com/riders-guide/travels-to-canada/ https://amtrakcascades.com/riders-guide/bring-your-bike/ https://amtrakcascades.com/about/new-amtrak-cascades-trains-arrive-in-2026/ https://www.amtrak.com/cascades-train https://www.theurbanist.org/amtrak-cascades-speeds-up-trips-from-vancouver-bc-with-preclearance/

### Aquabus
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/aquabus
Type: Transport
Also known as: The Aquabus, rainbow ferries, Aquabus False Creek ferry, Granville Island Aquabus
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.27250, -123.13390
Kind: Ferry
Via: Hornby Street, Granville Island, David Lam Park, Stamps Landing, Spyglass Place, Yaletown, Plaza of Nations, The Village
Operator: Aquabus
Fare from: $1 (2026)
Booking: No booking for regular trips. Pay on board by credit card, debit or cash, or buy tickets online.
Book ahead: Groups of 12 or more can book a private boat by email, except on peak-season weekends from Friday to Sunday.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike fee: $1 per bike (2026)
Bike rules: Bikes ride on the platform boats, which make up over half the fleet, for $1 a bike on every route.
Website: https://theaquabus.com/
Summary: The Aquabus runs the rainbow-painted ferries across False Creek, with a boat every 5 minutes between Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver and Granville Island, and it suits cyclists and anyone travelling with a wheelchair or a stroller that won't fold. An adult crossing costs $5 one way in 2026, plus $1 for a bike. Its tickets don't work on the blue False Creek Ferries boats.

Aquabus keeps 18 boats on the water and runs the Hornby Street to Granville Island crossing every 5 minutes, from 7:00 am until 9:55 pm. The longer routes east to Yaletown, Spyglass Place, Stamps Landing, David Lam Park, Plaza of Nations and The Village run every 15 minutes and wrap up between 9:10 and 9:30 pm. The boats sail every day of the year except 25 December, with shorter hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
More than half the fleet are platform boats. They have room for wheelchairs and for strollers that won't fold, and a bike rides on them for $1 extra on any route. Every dock is wheelchair accessible apart from Spyglass and Plaza of Nations, which have steps. At very low tide the ramps at Stamps Landing and Hornby Street turn steep, so call the office on 604-689-5858 if you need a level path.
An adult pays $5 one way from Hornby Street to Granville Island in 2026, or $8.50 return. The all-day pass at $22 beats single tickets from the fifth short hop, or sooner if you ride out to Yaletown or The Village. Children 4 to 12 and seniors 65 and over pay the concession fare, and children 3 and under ride free. Support workers travelling with a person with a disability ride free one to one.

Tips:
- A bike costs $1 on top of the fare, so you can roll onto a platform boat at Hornby Street and ride the seawall on from Granville Island.
- Dogs are welcome on board if they are clean and on a leash.
- The card readers on board take credit and debit cards with the exception of Discover, and the crews take cash.
- Drivers can use the paid lots near the Hornby Street dock at 1380 Burrard Street or by The Village dock at 1455 and 1500 Quebec Street.

Q: How much is the Aquabus to Granville Island?
A: In 2026 the Aquabus charges an adult $5.00 one way from Hornby Street to Granville Island, or $8.50 return. Children 4 to 12 and seniors pay $3.50 one way.
Q: Can you take a bike on the Aquabus?
A: Yes. Bikes ride the Aquabus platform boats, which make up over half the fleet, for $1 per bike on every route.
Q: What are the Aquabus hours?
A: The Aquabus runs from 7:00 am to 9:55 pm between Hornby Street and Granville Island, with boats every 5 minutes. Routes to the eastern docks run every 15 minutes and end between 9:10 and 9:30 pm.
Q: Is the Aquabus the same as the False Creek Ferries?
A: No. The Aquabus and False Creek Ferries are separate companies that share some docks, and their tickets are not interchangeable.
Q: Does weather cancel Aquabus?
A: Aquabus posts service notices on its X account, @AQUABUS, and asks riders to check each dock page for exact hours.
Q: Do you need to book Aquabus ahead?
A: Aquabus: Groups of 12 or more can book a private boat by email, except on peak-season weekends from Friday to Sunday.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://theaquabus.com/ https://theaquabus.com/dock/1-hornby-street/ https://theaquabus.com/dock/2-granville-island/ https://theaquabus.com/faq/ https://theaquabus.com/fare-saving/ https://granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/frequently-asked-questions/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3456666797

### BC Ferries Connector
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/bc-ferries-connector
Type: Transport
Also known as: BCFC, BC Ferries Connector bus, Wilson's BC Ferries Connector, Vancouver to Victoria bus
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Kind: Bus
Via: Cambie Street stops at Broadway, King Edward Avenue and 41st Avenue, Vancouver International Airport (airport route), Tsawwassen ferry terminal, BC Ferries' Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay sailing, Swartz Bay ferry terminal, Crystal Garden, 700 block of Douglas Street, Victoria
Operator: Wilson's Group
Fastest: 3 h 50 min
Fare from: Free
Booking: Book online through the Connector's booking page, call 1-888-788-8840 (press 1, then 1 again), or buy at the Connector's counter in Pacific Central Station, open daily from 6:00 am to 3:15 pm.
Book ahead: Book ahead for the BC Resident fares, because walk-up tickets from the driver at Pacific Central and Crystal Garden sell only at the full rate. Hotel and cruise pickups need a booking by 1 pm the day before, and the wheelchair lift needs 72 hours' notice. Refunds on unused tickets close at 1 pm the day before travel.
Bikes: Carried, bagged or boxed only
Bike fee: $42 per bike (2026)
Bike booking: Reserve the bike and pay for it when you book, since the Connector takes specialty baggage only when the coach has space.
Bike rules: The bike travels in a proper bag or box that weighs 50 lb or less, and the Connector refuses anything heavier.
Website: https://bcfconnector.com/
Booking: https://gowilsonsgroup.betterez.com/cart/5d640e6c3508c612050003bc/reservation/5dcdadb67151001a3a62e3ab
Summary: The BC Ferries Connector suits a car-free trip from Vancouver to Victoria on one ticket, with Wilson's Group coaches leaving Pacific Central Station four times a day from 1 October 2026 to 13 May 2027 and reaching Crystal Garden on Douglas Street 4 hours later by way of the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry. No coach picks up in North Vancouver, so riders from North Van start with the SeaBus and the Expo Line to Main Street–Science World station near Pacific Central.

Wilson's Group runs the BC Ferries Connector, and one ticket covers the coach and the ferry crossing between Vancouver and Victoria. From 1 October 2026 to 13 May 2027 coaches leave Pacific Central Station at 1150 Station Street at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm every day. The 9:30 am coach drives onto the 11:00 am sailing from Tsawwassen and pulls up outside Crystal Garden on Douglas Street at 1:30 pm. Heading home, the last coach leaves Crystal Garden at 5:45 pm and gets into Pacific Central at 10:00 pm.
Fares move with the date and time you book and travel, so read the price on the booking page. BC Resident adults and post-secondary students save 30% and BC Resident seniors 35%, and the driver checks ID at boarding. Drivers at Pacific Central and Crystal Garden sell walk-up tickets 5 to 25 minutes before departure at the full rate, and the counter inside Pacific Central sells from 6:00 am to 3:15 pm.
The airport coaches leave from the Skylynx kiosk at the bottom of the escalator in YVR's International Arrivals at 9:40 am, 11:40 am, 1:40 pm and 3:40 pm. Eleven downtown and West End hotels get morning pickups when you book by 1 pm the day before, and the Fairmont Waterfront stop across from Canada Place serves anyone who isn't on a cruise. On Cambie Street the coach stops by the Canada Line stations at Broadway and King Edward Avenue, and the stop at 49th Avenue is out of service for construction.
One checked bag up to 50 lb rides free with a small personal item, and the overhead racks are smaller than an airliner's, so a big carry-on goes underneath. Skis or a snowboard in a bag cost $15.75, and a bike in a bag or box costs $42, each booked and paid ahead. The Connector carries no pets apart from service animals. Book the wheelchair lift online at least 72 hours before you travel, because lift-equipped coaches are few and serve only some stops.

Tips:
- Choose the BC Resident fare type when you book if you hold BC ID, because the fare type can't be changed after purchase.
- Leave slack after a flight into YVR, since the Connector leaves on time and can't wait for a delayed plane.
- To join the coach on the ferry, buy a foot passenger ticket at Tsawwassen for the right sailing and check in with the driver at their desk on board within the first 30 minutes.

Q: How long is the BC Ferries Connector from Vancouver to Victoria?
A: The BC Ferries Connector takes 4 hours from Pacific Central Station to Crystal Garden in downtown Victoria, and that includes the 1 hour 35 minute ferry crossing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. From YVR the coach takes 3 hours 50 minutes.
Q: Does the BC Ferries Connector ticket include the ferry?
A: Yes. The BC Ferries Connector sells one ticket for the coach and the crossing. The exception is the option to meet the bus on board at Tsawwassen or Swartz Bay, where you buy your own ferry ticket at the foot passenger desk.
Q: How much is the BC Ferries Connector?
A: The BC Ferries Connector posts no fixed fare, because prices change with the date and time of booking and travel, and its booking page gives the price. BC Resident adults save 30% and BC Resident seniors 35%.
Q: Does the BC Ferries Connector stop in North Vancouver?
A: No. The BC Ferries Connector picks up in Vancouver at Pacific Central Station, YVR, Cambie Street, downtown hotels and the Canada Place cruise terminal. From North Vancouver, take the SeaBus and the Expo Line to Main Street–Science World station near Pacific Central.
Q: Can you take a bike on the BC Ferries Connector?
A: Yes. A bike rides on the BC Ferries Connector in a proper bag or box of 50 lb or less for $42, reserved and paid ahead.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcfconnector.com/stops-schedules/ https://bcfconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BCFC-2026-and-2027-Main-Route.pdf https://bcfconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BCFC-2026-and-2027-Vancouver-Airport-Route.pdf https://bcfconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BCFC-2026-and-2027-Vancouver-Hotel-Route.pdf https://bcfconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BCFC-2026-and-2027-Vancouver-Cruise-Terminal-Route.pdf https://bcfconnector.com/travel-information/ https://bcfconnector.com/special-offers/ https://bcfconnector.com/

### BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/bc-ferries-horseshoe-bay-departure-bay
Type: Transport
Also known as: Nanaimo ferry, Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo ferry, Departure Bay ferry
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Kind: Ferry
Operator: BC Ferries
Fastest: 1 h 40 min
Fare from: Free
Booking: Drivers leaving Horseshoe Bay book and pay online with BC Ferries on a Prepaid or Saver fare. Foot passengers and cyclists can sail with or without a booking.
Book ahead: Vehicle check-in at Horseshoe Bay opens 120 minutes before the sailing and closes 30 minutes before, and new bookings on this leg close 30 minutes before departure. BC Ferries recommends a booking for the return from Departure Bay without requiring one.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike fee: $0 per bike (2026)
Bike booking: Bikes need no reservation, and a cyclist with a foot passenger booking can add the bike at no cost.
Bike rules: At Horseshoe Bay, cyclists check in at the foot passenger ticket booth and walk the bike through the terminal on the shared walkway. At Departure Bay, collect a boarding pass inside the departures building, where a bike rack stands outside, then show it to the camera at the gate intercom. Charging an e-bike is banned at terminals and on board.
Website: https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/HSB-NAN
Summary: BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay crossing takes 1 hour 40 minutes from West Van to Nanaimo, and 8 sailings ran each way on Friday 16 October 2026. Anyone driving from Horseshoe Bay has to book and pay in advance, because BC Ferries has dropped the drive-up vehicle fare on that leg.

On Friday 16 October 2026 each terminal sent off eight sailings. The first left at 6:15 am and the last at 10:40 pm from both sides, and the Queen of Oak Bay and the Queen of Cowichan carried most of them. An adult pays $22.55 one way on the fares in effect from 16 June 2026, counting BC Ferries' 5% fuel surcharge and the Nanaimo Port Authority's 50-cent fee. Saver fares paid when you book start at $16.25 for a passenger and $35.70 for a car with the surcharge in.
Drive-up vehicle fares ended on the Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo leg on 15 October 2025. BC Ferries ties the rule to construction that has taken a quarter of the vehicle space at Horseshoe Bay. Check-in opens two hours before the sailing and closes 30 minutes before, and drivers who arrive earlier get asked to come back inside that window. The trip home from Departure Bay still sells at the booth.
Foot passengers and cyclists can turn up at Horseshoe Bay without a booking, and TransLink's route 257 runs straight to the terminal. Bikes ride free. Read the lane number on your ticket if you drive, because every staging lane at Horseshoe Bay has changed with the works.

Tips:
- If you wait out the check-in window in Horseshoe Bay village, be back at the car 30 minutes before the sailing.
- Book the Saver fare early for the cheapest car crossing: with the fuel surcharge it starts at $35.70 for the vehicle and $16.25 for each passenger, port fee included.

Q: Do you need a reservation for the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo?
A: Yes. Vehicles sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay must book and pay in advance. Foot passengers and cyclists can still sail without a booking.
Q: How long is the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo?
A: BC Ferries lists 1 hour 40 minutes for the crossing to Departure Bay. On Friday 16 October 2026 sailings left Horseshoe Bay at 6:15, 8:35 and 11:05 am, then 1:25, 4:00, 7:05, 8:30 and 10:40 pm.
Q: How much is the Nanaimo ferry from Horseshoe Bay?
A: An adult pays $22.55 one way on the fares in effect from 16 June 2026, counting BC Ferries' 5% fuel surcharge and the Nanaimo Port Authority's 50-cent fee. With the surcharge, a standard vehicle up to 20 feet costs $93.45 prepaid or from $35.70 on a Saver fare.
Q: Do you need a booking for the ferry from Nanaimo back to Horseshoe Bay?
A: No. The booking rule covers only Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay, and BC Ferries recommends a return booking without requiring one.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/HSB-NAN https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/NAN-HSB https://www.bcferries.com/hsb-travel https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares https://www.bcferries.com/web_image/h90/h4b/9089486028830.pdf https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/cyclists https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/service-notices?serviceNoticeCode=8803205000968

### BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay to Langdale (Sunshine Coast)
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/bc-ferries-horseshoe-bay-langdale
Type: Transport
Also known as: Langdale ferry, Sunshine Coast ferry, Horseshoe Bay to Langdale ferry, Gibsons ferry
Region: Howe Sound
Kind: Ferry
Operator: BC Ferries
Fastest: 40 min
Fare from: Free
Booking: Book online with BC Ferries for a prepaid or Saver fare, or pay at the Horseshoe Bay terminal without a booking.
Book ahead: Bookings are optional outside 3 to 23 February 2027. Online booking can show a sailing as sold out while drive-up space remains, so BC Ferries points drivers to its current conditions page on the day. During the February berth closure every sailing is bookable and BC Ferries asks drivers to book.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike fee: $0 per bike (2026)
Bike booking: Bikes need no reservation, and a cyclist with a foot passenger booking can add the bike at no cost.
Bike rules: At Horseshoe Bay, cyclists check in at the foot passenger ticket booth and walk the bike through the terminal on the shared walkway. At Langdale, check in at vehicle toll booth 3, where crew direct you to a lane, or use the entrance at the luggage drop-off. Charging an e-bike is banned at terminals and on board.
Website: https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/HSB-LNG
Summary: BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay to Langdale crossing takes 40 minutes and suits a day in Gibsons or a drive up the Sunshine Coast from North Vancouver. On Friday 16 October 2026 the 8:25 pm from Horseshoe Bay ran full, so book a busy evening sailing ahead.

On Friday 16 October 2026 eight sailings left Horseshoe Bay between 7:30 am and 11:30 pm, and eight came back from Langdale between 6:20 am and 9:35 pm. BC Ferries takes the whole fare at Horseshoe Bay, and the table for the Langdale leg reads $0.00. With BC Ferries' 5% fuel surcharge counted, a foot passenger pays $17.27 at the booth or $12.08 prepaid online. Holding a space without paying ahead costs a $20 reservation fee.
From 3 to 23 February 2027, Langdale closes Berth 1 for life extension work. Sailings use Berth 2, where only single-deck vehicles can load. Two ships work the route from the first sailing until 7:00 pm. BC Ferries makes every sailing bookable for those three weeks, and drive-up space will be tight.
Foot passengers at Horseshoe Bay follow staff and signs while the Berth 1/2 skywalk is out. BC Ferries is removing it from 19 to 24 October 2026 and reinstalling it in late November. TransLink's route 257 runs straight to the Horseshoe Bay terminal. On the Sunshine Coast side, Langdale's pay parking filled on 16 October 2026, and BC Ferries pointed foot passengers to transit, taxis or a drop-off.

Tips:
- Buy a foot passenger ticket online before you go, because the prepaid adult fare is $12.08 against $17.27 at the booth, fuel surcharge included.
- Read the lane number on your ticket at Horseshoe Bay, because BC Ferries has moved the staging lanes there during the terminal works.

Q: Do you need a reservation for the Langdale ferry?
A: No. Bookings are optional on Horseshoe Bay to Langdale outside 3 to 23 February 2027, and BC Ferries says drive-up space can remain when online booking shows a sailing as sold out.
Q: How long is the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale?
A: BC Ferries schedules the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale crossing at 40 minutes. On Friday 16 October 2026 the first sailing left Horseshoe Bay at 7:30 am and the last at 11:30 pm.
Q: Do you pay both ways on the Langdale ferry?
A: No. BC Ferries collects the fare on the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale leg, and its fare table for Langdale to Horseshoe Bay reads $0.00.
Q: How much is the Langdale ferry for a car?
A: A standard vehicle up to 20 feet costs $61.32 at the terminal or $66.52 prepaid with a booking on the fares in effect from 16 June 2026, counting BC Ferries' 5% fuel surcharge. The driver pays the passenger fare as well.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/HSB-LNG https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/LNG-HSB https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares https://www.bcferries.com/web_image/h90/h4b/9089486028830.pdf https://www.bcferries.com/hsb-travel https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/cyclists https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/service-notices?serviceNoticeCode=8803962236680 https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/service-notices?serviceNoticeCode=8803205000968 https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/service-notices?serviceNoticeCode=8803963481864

### BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island (Snug Cove)
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/bc-ferries-horseshoe-bay-snug-cove
Type: Transport
Also known as: Bowen Island ferry, Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island ferry, Snug Cove ferry, Queen of Capilano
Region: Howe Sound
Kind: Ferry
Operator: BC Ferries
Fastest: 20 min
Fare from: Free
Booking: Pay at the terminal on the day. BC Ferries lists Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island as a non-bookable route and charges it as a return fare, so the trip back needs no new ticket.
Book ahead: No booking is possible on this route, so foot passengers and drivers buy on the day and drivers wait in line for deck space.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike fee: $0 per bike (2026)
Bike booking: Bikes need no reservation, and the rider pays the passenger fare.
Bike rules: At Horseshoe Bay, cyclists check in at the foot passenger ticket booth, take a boarding pass and gate code, and walk the bike through the terminal on the shared walkway. Crew call cyclists aboard from the vehicle deck. Charging an e-bike is banned at terminals and on board, so arrive with a full battery.
Website: https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/HSB-BOW
Summary: BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island crossing suits a day on Bowen from North Vancouver: the Queen of Capilano takes 20 minutes each way, and on the schedule from 3 June 2026 to 31 March 2027 the last sailing home leaves Snug Cove at 11:30 pm every night. The route takes no bookings, so drivers wait in line for deck space.

The Queen of Capilano runs from Horseshoe Bay in West Van to Snug Cove on Bowen Island in 20 minutes. On the seasonal schedule from 3 June 2026 to 31 March 2027 the first boat leaves Horseshoe Bay at 5:45 am and the last at 11:00 pm. Boats head back from Snug Cove 15 or 16 times a day between 5:15 am and 11:30 pm, and on Sundays the first one waits until 6:15 am. BC Ferries charges a return fare on this route, so nobody asks for a ticket on the way home. An adult return costs $13.07 on the fares in effect from 16 June 2026, counting the 5% fuel surcharge BC Ferries adds at payment.
BC Ferries says the Queen of Capilano now carries 600 passengers, about 150 more than before. Staging lanes at Horseshoe Bay have moved with the terminal works, so read the lane number on your ticket before you pull in. Foot passengers follow staff and signs while the Berth 1/2 skywalk is out; BC Ferries is removing it from 19 to 24 October 2026 and putting it back in late November. TransLink's route 257 runs direct to the terminal from Vancouver.
Overnight ramp work at Snug Cove runs from 29 October 2026 to 1 March 2027, on weekday nights from 11:30 pm to 5:00 am. Crews stop for the holidays from 19 December to 3 January. BC Ferries expects no effect on the sailings, and it will post a service notice if that changes.

Tips:
- Check BC Ferries' current conditions page before leaving home, since it shows the estimated deck space left on each upcoming sailing.
- Reach the Horseshoe Bay ticket booth at least 10 minutes before your sailing, because ticket sales close then. Snug Cove keeps check-in open until 2 minutes before departure.
- BC seniors ride free on the passenger fare from Monday to Thursday except on holidays, and they show BC identification such as a BC Services Card.

Q: Do you need a reservation for the Bowen Island ferry?
A: No. BC Ferries lists Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island as a non-bookable route, so foot passengers and drivers pay at the terminal on the day.
Q: How long is the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island?
A: The crossing from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove takes 20 minutes on the Queen of Capilano. On the seasonal schedule from 3 June 2026 to 31 March 2027 the first sailing leaves Horseshoe Bay at 5:45 am and the last at 11:00 pm.
Q: What time is the last ferry from Bowen Island to Horseshoe Bay?
A: The last ferry from Bowen Island leaves Snug Cove at 11:30 pm every day on BC Ferries' seasonal schedule from 3 June 2026 to 31 March 2027, and it reaches Horseshoe Bay at 11:50 pm. The first sailing from Snug Cove leaves at 5:15 am from Monday to Saturday and at 6:15 am on Sundays.
Q: How much is the ferry to Bowen Island?
A: An adult return costs $13.07 on the fares in effect from 16 June 2026, counting BC Ferries' 5% fuel surcharge. A car up to 20 feet costs $37.33 return with the surcharge, and the driver pays the passenger fare on top.
Q: Can you take a bike on the Bowen Island ferry?
A: Yes. BC Ferries carries bikes free on all its routes with no reservation, and the cyclist pays the passenger fare.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/BOW-HSB https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/HSB-BOW https://www.bcferries.com/web_image/he2/hae/9113065095198.pdf https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/HSB-BOW https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/BOW-HSB https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares https://www.bcferries.com/web_image/h90/h4b/9089486028830.pdf https://www.bcferries.com/hsb-travel https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/cyclists https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/service-notices?serviceNoticeCode=8803995627272 https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/service-notices?serviceNoticeCode=8803205000968 https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/service-notices?serviceNoticeCode=8803963481864

### BC Ferries Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (Victoria)
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/bc-ferries-tsawwassen-swartz-bay
Type: Transport
Also known as: Victoria ferry, Vancouver to Victoria ferry, Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry, Tsawwassen ferry
Region: Richmond and YVR
Kind: Ferry
Operator: BC Ferries
Fastest: 1 h 35 min
Fare from: Free
Booking: Book online with BC Ferries for a Prepaid or Saver fare, or pay at the terminal without a booking.
Book ahead: Saver and Prepaid fares include a booking and are paid in full in advance. A $20 reservation fee holds a space without prepaying, and you then pay the terminal fare on departure. Group fares for ten or more need booking seven days ahead.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike fee: $0 per bike (2026)
Bike booking: Bikes need no reservation, and a cyclist with a foot passenger booking can add the bike at no cost.
Bike rules: At Tsawwassen, ride the bike lane on the causeway and check in at vehicle booth 5 on the left, or the nearest open booth if it is closed. At Swartz Bay, take a boarding pass at the booth, follow the bike lane on the right and dismount at the pet area; on the last sailing of the night the booths can be closed, so use the foot passenger path. Charging an e-bike is banned at terminals and on board.
Website: https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/TSA-SWB
Summary: BC Ferries' Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay crossing takes 1 hour 35 minutes and suits a trip to Victoria with a car, and 12 sailings ran each way on Friday 16 October 2026. From a North Vancouver base, the trade-off is the drive south past Richmond to Tsawwassen in Delta.

Three ships rotated through 12 sailings each way on Friday 16 October 2026, and both terminals sent the first one at 7:00 am. The last boat left Tsawwassen at 10:00 pm and Swartz Bay at 9:00 pm, and the 9:00 pm from Swartz Bay ran full that night. Counting the 5% fuel surcharge BC Ferries adds at payment, a passenger pays $22.05 and a standard vehicle $93.45 at the terminal on the fares in effect from 16 June 2026, so a car and driver come to $115.50.
Saver fares paid at booking start at $51.45 one way for a car and driver once the surcharge goes in. A Saver passenger pays $15.75 with the surcharge. Paying at the terminal needs no booking at all, and a $20 reservation fee holds a space on a chosen sailing without prepaying.
Cyclists ride the bike lane along the Tsawwassen causeway and check in at vehicle booth 5, and racks stand at several berths. BC Ferries' current conditions page estimates the vehicle space left on each sailing, so check it before a Friday evening crossing. BC seniors travel free on the passenger fare from Monday to Thursday except on holidays.

Tips:
- Check the estimated vehicle space on BC Ferries' current conditions page before you leave for Tsawwassen; on 16 October 2026 the evening sailings loaded maximum vehicles.
- Book a Saver fare when your day is fixed, since with the fuel surcharge it starts at $35.70 for the car against $93.45 at the booth.

Q: How long is the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria?
A: BC Ferries schedules the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay crossing at 1 hour 35 minutes. On Friday 16 October 2026, 12 sailings left Tsawwassen between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
Q: How much is the ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay?
A: An adult pays $22.05 one way and a standard vehicle up to 20 feet $93.45 on the fares in effect from 16 June 2026, counting the 5% fuel surcharge BC Ferries adds at payment. Saver fares paid in advance start at $51.45 for a car and driver with the surcharge.
Q: Do you need a reservation for the ferry to Victoria?
A: No. You can pay at the Tsawwassen terminal without a booking, and a $20 reservation fee or a prepaid fare holds a space on a chosen sailing.
Q: Can you take a bike on the ferry from Tsawwassen?
A: Yes. Bikes ride free on BC Ferries with no reservation, and cyclists check in at vehicle booth 5 at Tsawwassen after riding the causeway bike lane.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/TSA-SWB https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/SWB-TSA https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares https://www.bcferries.com/web_image/h90/h4b/9089486028830.pdf https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/cyclists https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1656648

### Bus 236 to Grouse Mountain
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/bus-236-grouse-mountain
Type: Transport
Also known as: 236 Grouse Mountain, 236 Lonsdale Quay, Grouse Mountain bus, Capilano Suspension Bridge bus, 232 Grouse Mountain, bus to Grouse Mountain
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: Grouse Mountain at Skyride bus stop, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.37210, -123.09900
Kind: Bus
Via: Lonsdale Quay Bay 6, Marine Drive, 22nd Street at Philip Avenue, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Capilano Road, Nancy Greene Way
Operator: TransLink
Fastest: 25 min
Booking: No booking. Tap a contactless card, phone or Compass Card on the reader as you board.
Book ahead: Nothing to reserve. Walk to Bay 6 at Lonsdale Quay and board.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike rules: TransLink buses carry two bikes on the front rack. E-bikes ride the rack with the battery removed.
Website: https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/236/direction/1/schedule
Summary: Bus 236 runs from Lonsdale Quay up Capilano Road past Capilano Suspension Bridge Park to the Grouse Mountain Skyride in about 25 minutes, and with the SeaBus for the first leg it is the car-free way to both from downtown Vancouver. It runs all year, every 15 minutes through weekend days and every 10 to 20 minutes on weekday afternoons. In the evening it drops to one bus an hour.

Ride the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and walk to Bay 6, where the 236 starts. The bus threads Lower Lonsdale and Marine Drive, climbs 22nd Street through Pemberton Heights and runs up Capilano Road on the east bank of the Capilano River. About 18 to 20 minutes in, it stops at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. It ends at the Skyride base on Nancy Greene Way, and Grouse Mountain puts the whole ride at about 25 minutes.
Weekends bring the steadiest service. From 9:16 am to 6:34 pm on Saturdays a bus leaves Lonsdale Quay every 15 minutes, and Sundays keep the same rhythm from 9:04 am. Weekday mornings are thinner, with buses an hour apart before 8 am and about every half hour from then until mid-afternoon. Between 3 and 7 pm on weekdays the gap tightens to 10 to 20 minutes.
Night skiers have a clear schedule for the way home. After about 7:30 pm the 236 leaves the Skyride stop once an hour on weekdays, at 8:32, 9:33, 10:35 and 11:35 pm, with the last bus at 12:34 am. Saturdays end with a 12:32 am bus and Sundays at 10:32 pm, which is the one to watch on a holiday weekend.
The 232 is the other way up. It leaves Phibbs Exchange, where buses from Lynn Valley and Deep Cove meet the R2, about every 30 minutes and climbs through Edgemont Village to the same Grouse Mountain stop in 34 to 46 minutes. Grouse Mountain takes $10 off a Mountain Admission or ski ticket for guests who arrive by transit, and Guest Services applies it.

Tips:
- Pay by tap or Compass Card on the bus. Cash on board buys a transfer that is good on buses only, and you would need a separate fare for the SeaBus back to Waterfront.
- Ask at Grouse Mountain Guest Services for the $10 transit discount on Mountain Admission or a ski ticket.
- For Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, get off at the Capilano Suspension Bridge stop on Capilano Road, 18 to 20 minutes from Lonsdale Quay.
- Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain rely on private shuttles. Mount Seymour runs its own winter bus from Parkgate Community Centre and from opposite Rupert Station, and Cypress points riders to Cypress Coach Lines.

Q: What bus goes to Grouse Mountain?
A: TransLink bus 236 runs from Lonsdale Quay to Grouse Mountain in about 25 minutes, and bus 232 runs from Phibbs Exchange through Edgemont Village. Both stop at the Skyride base on Nancy Greene Way.
Q: How do you get to Grouse Mountain from downtown Vancouver by transit?
A: Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay, then bus 236 from Bay 6 to the Grouse Mountain Skyride. The SeaBus takes 12 minutes and the 236 about 25, on one fare if you transfer within 90 minutes.
Q: What time is the last bus from Grouse Mountain?
A: The last 236 leaves the Grouse Mountain Skyride stop at 12:34 am on weekdays, 12:32 am on Saturdays and 10:32 pm on Sundays and holidays, on TransLink's fall 2026 timetable.
Q: Does bus 236 stop at Capilano Suspension Bridge?
A: Yes. Bus 236 stops at the Capilano Suspension Bridge stop on Capilano Road, about 18 to 20 minutes from Lonsdale Quay.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt236.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt232.pdf https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/route/236/direction/1/schedule https://www.grousemountain.com/location-hours https://www.capbridge.com/getting-here/ https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here/shuttle-bus https://www.cypressmountain.com/getting-here https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1370726080

### Buses to Lynn Canyon and Deep Cove
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/buses-to-lynn-canyon-and-deep-cove
Type: Transport
Also known as: 228 Lynn Valley, 227 Lynn Valley, 212 Deep Cove, 211 Seymour, bus to Lynn Canyon, bus to Deep Cove, Phibbs Exchange buses
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.30540, -123.02890
Kind: Bus
Via: Lonsdale Quay, Phibbs Exchange, Lynn Valley Road, Dollarton Highway, Mount Seymour Parkway
Operator: TransLink
Fastest: 16 min
Booking: No booking. Tap a contactless card, phone or Compass Card on the reader as you board.
Book ahead: Nothing to reserve. Check the last bus home before you set off, since the 227 stops after about 8:15 pm.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike rules: TransLink buses carry two bikes on the front rack. E-bikes ride the rack with the battery removed.
Website: https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps
Summary: TransLink buses reach Lynn Canyon Park and Deep Cove from the SeaBus and from Phibbs Exchange, and they suit visitors who would rather skip the summer parking scramble in the District of North Vancouver. For Lynn Canyon the 228 from Lonsdale Quay stops a 15-minute walk from the park and the 227 from Phibbs stops five minutes away. Deep Cove village is 16 minutes from Phibbs on the 212, and the 211 adds daytime trips from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver.

For Lynn Canyon from the SeaBus, walk to Bay 2 at Lonsdale Quay and take the 228. It runs east along 3rd Street, climbs Queensbury Avenue and Grand Boulevard and reaches Lynn Valley Centre in about 20 minutes. The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre's directions say to stay on to Lynn Valley Road at Peters Road and walk 15 minutes down Peters Road to the park. The 228 runs about every 30 minutes through the day and late into the night, with the last weekday bus from the Quay at 1:40 am.
The 227 is the closer drop. This smaller community shuttle leaves Phibbs Exchange every 30 minutes and loops through Peters Road and Duval Road, where the stop is five minutes on foot from the park. It also finishes early. The last 227 leaves Phibbs at 8:15 pm and the last one back from Lynn Valley Centre at 8:42 pm on weekdays, and on a winter afternoon the park itself closes at dusk, so head back by late afternoon.
Deep Cove sits at the eastern end of the District, and the 212 is the quick way in. From Phibbs Exchange it runs out along the Dollarton Highway and drops you on Gallant Avenue in the village in 16 to 19 minutes. Buses run about every 30 minutes until 9 pm and hourly after that. The 211 takes the longer road by Mount Seymour Parkway, and from mid-morning to early evening some of its buses start at Burrard Station downtown. A Saturday through trip takes 45 to 59 minutes with no change at Phibbs.
All of these are ordinary buses, so every ride is a 1-zone fare at any hour, and a tap at Lonsdale Quay covers the SeaBus transfer within 90 minutes. The R2 from Park Royal and Lonsdale Quay meets the Lynn Valley and Deep Cove buses at Phibbs Exchange, which makes Lynn Canyon and Deep Cove an easy pair for one day out.

Tips:
- Lynn Canyon Park is open from dawn to dusk, so in December and January catch a bus home by mid-afternoon.
- On weekdays the last 227 back from Lynn Valley Centre leaves at 8:42 pm. The 228 from Lynn Valley Centre to Lonsdale Quay keeps running until after 1 am.
- For Deep Cove from downtown on a weekend, catch the 211 at Burrard Station Bay 2 between 10 am and 6 pm and ride straight through to Panorama Drive.
- Pay by tap or Compass Card, because a cash fare on the bus gives a transfer that the SeaBus gates won't accept.

Q: What bus goes to Lynn Canyon Park?
A: TransLink bus 228 from Lonsdale Quay and bus 227 from Phibbs Exchange both serve Lynn Canyon Park. The 228 stops at Lynn Valley Road and Peters Road, a 15-minute walk away, and the 227 stops at Peters Road and Duval Road, a 5-minute walk away.
Q: How do you get to Deep Cove by bus?
A: Take bus 212 from Phibbs Exchange, which reaches Deep Cove village in 16 to 19 minutes, or bus 211, which runs some daytime trips straight from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver in 45 to 59 minutes.
Q: How do you get to Lynn Canyon from downtown Vancouver without a car?
A: Ride the SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay, then bus 228 to Lynn Valley Road and Peters Road and walk 15 minutes to Lynn Canyon Park. The SeaBus takes 12 minutes and the 228 about 20 minutes to Lynn Valley Centre.
Q: What time is the last bus from Deep Cove?
A: The last 212 leaves Deep Cove at 12:00 am on weekdays, 11:52 pm on Saturdays and 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays, on TransLink's fall 2026 timetable.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt228.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt227.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt212.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt211.pdf https://ecologycentre.ca/plan-your-visit/ https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/summer-parking-deep-cove https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/18804036

### Canada Line
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/canada-line
Type: Transport
Also known as: Canada Line SkyTrain, YVR SkyTrain, airport train Vancouver, SkyTrain to YVR
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Coordinates: 49.19430, -123.17830
Kind: Train
Via: Bridgeport, Marine Drive, Oakridge–41st Ave, Broadway–City Hall, Yaletown–Roundhouse, Vancouver City Centre
Operator: TransLink
Fastest: 26 min
Fare from: $6.50 (2026)
Booking: No booking. Tap a contactless card or phone at the fare gate, or buy a Compass Ticket at the vending machines in YVR–Airport station.
Book ahead: Nothing to reserve. Trains run every few minutes from first train to last.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike rules: One bike or e-bike per Canada Line car. Folded bikes ride with no limit, and so do children's bikes with tyres of 14 inches or smaller.
Website: https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain
Summary: The Canada Line is the SkyTrain line from Vancouver International Airport to Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver, and it is the car-free start of the trip to North Vancouver, with a change at Waterfront for the SeaBus. The ride takes 27 minutes by TransLink's table. A $6.50 YVR Airport AddFare in 2026 lands on every trip that starts at the airport.

YVR–Airport station sits between the domestic and international terminals, and trains leave it every 6 minutes in rush hour and every 8 minutes through the middle of the day. Evenings drop to every 12 minutes, then 15 late at night. The first train toward the city leaves at 5:09 am and the last at 12:54 am, and the run to Waterfront takes 27 minutes by TransLink's station table.
For North Vancouver, stay on to Waterfront at the end of the line and walk through the station to the SeaBus terminal. The boat to Lonsdale Quay crosses in 12 minutes, and your Canada Line fare covers it if you board within 90 minutes of tapping in at the airport. On a weekday afternoon that whole trip comes to $11.60 by tap in 2026, by our sums, and $10.00 after 6:30 pm or at weekends.
The YVR Airport AddFare of $6.50 goes on automatically when you tap out beyond Bridgeport, on a credit card, a phone or Compass Stored Value alike. It applies only to trips leaving the airport, so the ride out for your flight costs the ordinary zone fare. Rides between the three Sea Island stations are free. YVR's own transit page still quotes a $5 AddFare, so go by TransLink's figure.
Late arrivals need a plan for the last leg. The final SeaBus leaves Waterfront at 1:22 am from Monday to Saturday and at 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays. A Sunday-night arrival therefore has to reach Waterfront before 11:22 pm, which by our reckoning means a train from YVR–Airport by about 10:50 pm. After the last train, YVR points riders to the N10 NightBus toward downtown and Richmond.

Tips:
- Travelling alone as an adult, skip the ticket machine and tap a contactless card or phone at the gate. The AddFare comes off the same tap.
- Concession fares need an orange Concession Compass Card, so a senior or a teenager who taps a credit card pays the adult fare plus the AddFare.
- Monthly Pass holders skip the YVR Airport AddFare entirely, which helps on a stay of a few weeks.
- Before 5:30 am on weekdays the Cordova Street entrance to Waterfront Station is closed, so early riders heading for the airport enter at Granville and Hastings.

Q: How long is the Canada Line from YVR to downtown Vancouver?
A: The Canada Line takes 27 minutes from YVR–Airport station to Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver, by TransLink's station-to-station table. Trains run every 6 minutes at peak and every 15 minutes late at night.
Q: How much is the Canada Line from the airport?
A: In 2026 an adult tap from YVR–Airport to Waterfront costs $11.60 on a weekday before 6:30 pm and $10.00 in the evening or at weekends, by our sums. Each total is the zone fare plus TransLink's $6.50 YVR Airport AddFare.
Q: What time is the last Canada Line train from YVR?
A: The last Canada Line train leaves YVR–Airport for Waterfront at 12:54 am, and the first one leaves at 5:09 am.
Q: Can I take the Canada Line to North Vancouver?
A: Yes, with one change. Ride the Canada Line to Waterfront Station and take the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay, which crosses in 12 minutes on the same fare if you transfer within 90 minutes.
Q: Is there an extra fee to take the Canada Line from YVR?
A: Yes. TransLink adds a $6.50 YVR Airport AddFare in 2026 to trips that start at YVR–Airport, Sea Island Centre or Templeton and run to Bridgeport or beyond. Trips to the airport carry no AddFare.
Q: Do you need to book Canada Line ahead?
A: Canada Line: Nothing to reserve. Trains run every few minutes from first train to last.
Q: Can you take a bike on Canada Line?
A: Yes. One bike or e-bike per Canada Line car. Folded bikes ride with no limit, and so do children's bikes with tyres of 14 inches or smaller.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/transferring-and-addfare https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/transportation/public-transportation https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5330999693

### Canada Place cruise terminal
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/canada-place-cruise-terminal
Type: Transport
Also known as: Canada Place, Vancouver cruise terminal, Port of Vancouver cruise terminal, Canada Place cruise ship terminal
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4
Status: seasonal. The 2026 cruise season ran from the Disney Wonder's arrival on 26 February to the Norwegian Encore's call on 13 October and brought 358 ship calls to Canada Place. The port's preliminary 2027 calendar (version 1.2, 24 September 2026) brings the next ship, Hapag-Lloyd's Europa, on 24 March 2027.
Coordinates: 49.28840, -123.11210
Kind: Port
Operator: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port of Vancouver)
Website: https://www.portvancouver.com/cruise/
Summary: Canada Place is Vancouver's main cruise terminal, and it suits cruise passengers from late February to mid-October: the 2026 season brought 358 ship calls and about 1.4 million passengers. The season ended on 13 October 2026, and the port's preliminary calendar puts the next ship in on 24 March 2027, so a winter trip sees no cruise ships.

The cruise terminal shares the building under its sail-like fabric roofs with the Vancouver Convention Centre's East Building, the Pan Pacific Vancouver hotel, the Vancouver World Trade Centre and FlyOver Canada. Holland America's Noordam tied up on 28 April 1986 as the terminal's first cruise ship. More than 30 million passengers have come through the terminal since then.
The 2026 season ran from the Disney Wonder's arrival on 26 February to the Norwegian Encore's last call on 13 October and set a record of 358 calls and about 1.4 million passengers. Peak season runs from early May to late September, and on most peak weekends 40,000 to 50,000 people pass through between Friday and Monday. Ballantyne Pier takes Vancouver's overflow cruise ships.
Waterfront Station is a short walk from the terminal. The Canada Line from YVR ends there, and the SeaBus crosses from the same station to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver. Before the 2027 season the port plans to add shore power at Canada Place, so more ships can plug into BC's grid while they are docked.

Tips:
- Leave extra time for the Canada Line and taxis on a peak-season weekend, when 40,000 to 50,000 people can pass through the terminal between Friday and Monday.
- Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay to spend a pre-cruise or post-cruise day in North Vancouver without a car.

Q: When is cruise season in Vancouver?
A: Vancouver's 2026 cruise season opened with the Disney Wonder on 26 February and ended with the Norwegian Encore on 13 October, and peak season lasted from early May to late September. Canada Place handled 358 calls that year, and the port's preliminary 2027 calendar starts on 24 March 2027.
Q: How do you get from YVR to the Canada Place cruise terminal?
A: Take the Canada Line from YVR–Airport Station to Waterfront Station at the line's downtown end, then walk a short way to Canada Place. TransLink runs the Canada Line every 6 minutes from YVR at peak times.
Q: Where is the Vancouver cruise terminal?
A: The cruise terminal sits in Canada Place at 999 Canada Place in downtown Vancouver. Ballantyne Pier serves as the overflow terminal.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2026/04/30-million-passengers-in-40-years-port-of-vancouver-marks-cruise-milestone/ https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/16820-port-vancouver-reports-record-cruise-season https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Place https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1032014 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/223635729 https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.portvancouver.com/about/cruise/cruise-schedule https://www.portvancouver.com/media/documents/2026-canada-place-cruise-ship-calendar https://www.portvancouver.com/media/documents/2027-canada-place-cruise-ship-calendar

### Compass fares
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/compass-fares
Type: Transport
Also known as: TransLink fares, Compass Card, Vancouver transit fares, tap to pay, DayPass, fare zones
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Kind: Fare
Operator: TransLink
Fastest: 1 h 30 min
Fare from: Free
Booking: Tap a contactless Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Interac Debit card, or Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay, on the reader. Compass Cards and Stored Value are sold at compasscard.ca, at Compass Vending Machines in stations and at Compass retailers.
Book ahead: Nothing to book ahead. Order a Compass Card online before you arrive if you want Stored Value from your first ride.
Website: https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones
Summary: Compass fares are what TransLink charges on Metro Vancouver transit, and most visitors can tap a contactless credit card or phone and pay the 2026 adult single fare of $3.50 for one zone. A Compass Card loaded with Stored Value brings that down to $2.85 for a $6 refundable deposit. Buses always cost one zone, and zones only come into play on SkyTrain and the SeaBus on weekdays before 6:30 pm.

Metro Vancouver has three fare zones. The City of Vancouver is zone 1, and North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby all sit in zone 2. Every bus trip costs one zone whatever boundary it crosses, so the R2 from Park Royal over the Second Narrows to Metrotown costs the same as a hop up Lonsdale Avenue. On SkyTrain and the SeaBus the zones count on weekdays until 6:30 pm. After that, and all day at weekends and on statutory holidays, the whole region is one zone.
Tap the same card or phone at the gate on the way into a SkyTrain station or SeaBus terminal and again on the way out. On a bus you tap once as you board. TransLink holds a 3-zone fare at tap-in and settles the real price at tap-out, which is why the second tap matters. Each rider needs a separate card, and a phone counts as a different card from the plastic one it copies, so stick with one for the whole journey.
An adult DayPass costs $12.55 in 2026 and covers every zone from the first bus of the day until 4 am the next morning. Four 1-zone taps cost $14.00, so on a day with four or more rides the DayPass comes out ahead. Monthly Passes start at $117.20 for one zone and open every zone at weekends and in the evening, which suits a long stay in North Van with weekday trips into the city.
Children 12 and under ride free, with no ticket and no adult needed. Seniors 65 and over and youth 13 to 18 pay concession fares on an orange Concession Compass Card, which they buy with photo ID at the Waterfront Station customer service centre, a Compass retailer, compasscard.ca or by phone at 604-398-2042. A tap of a credit card always charges the adult fare.
Transit Police and Transit Security check fares on board and inside the gates, and riding without a valid tap can bring a $173 fine. TransLink takes no fares by QR code, so leave any QR sticker on a reader unscanned and tell a transit employee about it. Trips that start at YVR's three Sea Island stations carry an extra charge, and the Canada Line page sets it out.

Tips:
- Return your Compass Card at the TransLink Customer Service Centre in Waterfront Station before you fly home, and TransLink refunds the $6 deposit with whatever balance is left.
- If you tap in by mistake, tap out at the same station within 21 minutes and the charge reverses. On a bus, ask the driver to reverse it.
- Pay the bus up to Grouse Mountain or Lynn Canyon by tap or Compass Card. Cash on a bus buys a paper transfer that the SeaBus and SkyTrain gates won't take.
- Pull the card out of your wallet before tapping, because the reader can charge another card sitting beside it.

Q: Can you pay for Vancouver transit with a credit card?
A: Yes. TransLink's readers take contactless Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Interac Debit cards, plus Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. A tap charges the adult single fare, which is $3.50 for one zone in 2026.
Q: Do kids ride free on TransLink?
A: Yes. Children 12 and under ride TransLink buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express free, and they do not need an adult with them.
Q: How much is a DayPass in Vancouver?
A: An adult TransLink DayPass costs $12.55 in 2026 and a concession DayPass costs $9.75. Both cover every zone on buses, SkyTrain and SeaBus until 4 am the next day.
Q: Is every bus in Metro Vancouver a 1-zone fare?
A: Yes. Every TransLink bus trip is a 1-zone fare at all times, including the R2 from North Vancouver to Burnaby.
Q: When do Vancouver transit fares drop to one zone?
A: TransLink charges a 1-zone fare on every trip that starts after 6:30 pm on a weekday and on every trip at weekends and on statutory holidays.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/transferring-and-addfare https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/compass-card

### Epic Rides
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/epic-rides
Type: Transport
Also known as: EpicRides, Epic Rides bus to Whistler, Epic Rides Whistler shuttle, Vancouver to Whistler bus
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Kind: Bus
Operator: Epic Rides
Fastest: 1 h 45 min
Fare from: $25 (2026)
Booking: Book online at epicrides.ca or call 604-349-1234, open 9:00 am to 7:30 pm every day.
Book ahead: Account holders can change a booking free of charge any number of times up to 8 hours before departure. Groups of six or more and children under 12 get discounts by phone.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike fee: $0 per bike (2026)
Bike booking: A bike needs a reserved space, and a bike without one can be refused boarding with no refund.
Bike rules: Epic Rides carries bikes free from spring to fall and carries none between November and April. It refuses e-bikes and anything with a lithium battery all year.
Website: https://epicrides.ca/
Summary: Epic Rides suits skiers staying in downtown Vancouver: its coaches run direct from Burrard Station to Whistler's Gateway Loop in 1 hour 45 minutes for $33.50 one way or $44 return. None of its stops is at YVR, so airport arrivals start with the SkyTrain into town.

Epic Rides runs direct between Burrard Station and the Gateway Bus Loop beside the Whistler Visitor Centre, and its timetable gives every trip 1 hour 45 minutes. The downtown stop is the Melville Street door of the Hyatt at 1088 Melville Street. Other coaches pull in there too, so watch for the Epic Rides buses. A one-way ticket costs $33.50 and a round trip $44.
From 27 November an early bus leaves UBC on Thunderbird Boulevard at 5:40 am and picks up at Broadway and Granville and at Burrard and Comox before reaching Whistler at 8:05 am. Burrard Station has daily departures at 6:20 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm through the winter. On Friday to Sunday for most of the season, extra buses go at 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, and a Saturday bus leaves UBC at 5:15 am between 4 January and 27 February. The last bus home leaves Whistler at 7:00 pm, and on Fridays a later one goes at 9:00 pm.
Luggage and ski or snowboard gear ride free with no fixed limit. Bikes ride free from spring to fall. Between November and April Epic Rides carries no bikes, and it refuses e-bikes and anything with a lithium battery all year.

Tips:
- Create an account when you book, because account holders can change a trip free up to 8 hours before departure.
- Wait where you can see the Melville Street door of the Hyatt at Burrard Station, since other coaches use the same stop.

Q: How long is the Epic Rides bus to Whistler?
A: Epic Rides schedules 1 hour 45 minutes from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver to the Gateway Bus Loop in Whistler Village, and the coach makes no stops on the way.
Q: How much is Epic Rides to Whistler?
A: A one-way ticket costs $33.50 and a round trip $44 in 2026, and Epic Rides charges nothing extra for luggage or skis.
Q: Does Epic Rides stop at Vancouver airport?
A: No. Epic Rides picks up at Burrard Station all year and adds UBC and two street-corner stops on the early winter bus.
Q: Can you take a bike on Epic Rides in winter?
A: No. Epic Rides carries no bikes between November and April, and it never carries e-bikes.
Q: How long does Epic Rides take?
A: Burrard Station to Whistler Gateway Loop takes about 1 h 45 min, daily at 6:20 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm from 27 November, plus 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Friday to Sunday for most of the winter and daily from 18 December to 3 January.
Q: Does weather cancel Epic Rides?
A: Epic Rides' FAQ says it never cancels a departure because of a road closure, and the company aims to leave on time in any weather.
Q: Do you need to book Epic Rides ahead?
A: Epic Rides: Account holders can change a booking free of charge any number of times up to 8 hours before departure. Groups of six or more and children under 12 get discounts by phone.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://epicrides.ca/ https://epicrides.ca/epic-rides-schedule/ https://epicrides.ca/pick-up-locations-map/ https://epicrides.ca/faq/ https://epicrides.ca/bike-shuttle/ https://epicrides.ca/book-now/

### False Creek Ferries
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/false-creek-ferries
Type: Transport
Also known as: Granville Island Ferries, little blue ferries, False Creek ferry, Granville Island ferry
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1519 Foreshore Walk, Granville Island, Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.27320, -123.13600
Kind: Ferry
Via: Maritime Museum, Sunset Beach, Granville Island, David Lam Park, Yaletown, Stamp's Landing, Spyglass, Plaza of Nations, Olympic Village
Operator: False Creek Ferries, a division of Granville Island Ferries
Fastest: 40 min
Fare from: $4.25 (2026)
Booking: No booking for the ferry. Walk down to the float and pay the operator on board by tap card, debit, credit or cash, or buy online through the trip planner.
Book ahead: Book the narrated harbour tour ahead, since space is limited. The ferry runs walk-on.
Bikes: Not carried
Bike rules: False Creek Ferries carries no bikes, because its boats are too small to load them safely.
Website: https://granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/
Summary: False Creek Ferries has run its little blue boats between Granville Island and stops around False Creek since 1982, and they suit anyone in downtown Vancouver or Kitsilano heading for the Public Market without a car. The hop from Sunset Beach costs $4.25 one way for an adult in 2026. The boats take 12 passengers and no bikes.

The blue-and-white boats run continuous loops from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Granville Island is the hub, and the boats from its dock to Sunset Beach at the foot of Thurlow Street keep the full day from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. The run west to the Maritime Museum in Kitsilano starts at 7:48 am and ends at 6:24 pm, and the run east to Olympic Village stops at 8:10 pm.
Fares go by distance. In 2026 an adult pays $4.25 one way to Sunset Beach, $6 to Yaletown, $7 to the Maritime Museum and $8 to Olympic Village, with children 4 to 12 and seniors paying less and children 3 and under free. Pay the operator on board with a tap card, debit, credit or cash. False Creek Ferries sits outside TransLink and takes no Compass Card, and its tickets don't work on the rainbow Aquabus boats that share some of the same docks.
Each boat seats 12, so large groups should call ahead. Dogs ride if they are clean, dry and leashed. Strollers have to fold and children come out of them before boarding, and only collapsible wheelchairs fit. Jay Benford designed the first version of the boat, and the company's official name for the design is the False Creek Ferry.

Tips:
- Walk right down the ramp to the float so the operator can see you waiting.
- Buy a book of ten tickets if you plan to cross more than a few times. They never expire.
- Families can treat the 20-minute mini-cruise from Granville Island as a short harbour outing. It sails every 15 minutes from 9:33 am to 5:21 pm.
- Cyclists can take the Aquabus instead, which carries bikes on its platform boats.

Q: How much is the ferry to Granville Island?
A: In 2026 False Creek Ferries charges an adult $4.25 one way from Sunset Beach to Granville Island and $3 for a child or senior. Longer trips cost more, up to $8 for an adult from Olympic Village.
Q: Do False Creek Ferries take bikes?
A: No. False Creek Ferries says its boats are too small to carry bikes safely.
Q: Can you use a Compass Card on the False Creek ferries?
A: No. False Creek Ferries runs outside TransLink and takes tap cards, debit, credit and cash on board.
Q: Do the False Creek ferries run in winter?
A: Yes. False Creek Ferries operates every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, rain or shine.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/ https://granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/plan-your-trip/ https://granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/tickets/ https://granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/frequently-asked-questions/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7323816655

### Harbour Air
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/harbour-air
Type: Transport
Also known as: Harbour Air Seaplanes, Vancouver to Victoria seaplane, Harbour Air Vancouver Harbour
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, Unit #1 Burrard Landing, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Coordinates: 49.29080, -123.11830
Kind: Flight
Operator: Harbour Air
Fastest: 20 min
Fare from: $15 (2026)
Booking: Book online at harbourair.com, or through an agent for a $15 fee on all fares except Flex.
Book ahead: Everyday Low Fares need booking at least 45 days before departure, and Light fares can't be changed or refunded. Flex fares allow changes and cancellations with no fee up to an hour before departure.
Website: https://harbourair.com/
Summary: Harbour Air suits a downtown-to-downtown trip from Vancouver to Victoria: its seaplanes take 35 minutes from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre on Coal Harbour to Victoria Harbour, and fares start at $99 one way when booked 45 days ahead. Winter shortens the flying day, and on a January 2026 weekday the last flight left at 3:30 pm.

Harbour Air's scheduled flights leave from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre at 1055 Canada Place. The flight centre sits on the water just west of the cruise terminal, and Victoria Harbour is 35 minutes away. The fare page lists up to 24 flights a day to Victoria, with Everyday Low Fares from $99 one way for bookings made 45 days ahead. The flight to Nanaimo Harbour takes 20 minutes and starts at $65. A second base at YVR South in Richmond flies to Victoria from $79.
The January 2026 timetable flew 14 departures each way on a weekday, and none left before 7:45 am or after 3:30 pm. The Whistler seaplane flew only from 11 May to 4 October in 2026. Harbour Air's posted timetables ended on 30 September 2026, so search its booking tool for winter 2026/27 times.
Every bag rides in the hold, and only something small enough for the seat-back pocket comes into the cabin. The Light fare includes 10 lb of baggage and the Flex fare 50 lb, and every fare can add more. Agents charge $15 a booking on every fare except Flex.

Tips:
- Book 45 days ahead for the $99 Victoria fare; the Everyday Low Fares offer runs until 31 December 2026.
- Keep whatever you need in flight small enough for the seat-back pocket, because every other bag goes into the cargo area.

Q: How long is the seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria?
A: The Harbour Air flight from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour takes 35 minutes in its 2026 timetable. Everyday Low Fares start at $99 one way when booked 45 days ahead.
Q: Does Harbour Air fly to Whistler in winter?
A: No. Harbour Air's 2026 Whistler timetable ran from 11 May to 4 October and listed no winter flights.
Q: Where does Harbour Air leave from in Vancouver?
A: Harbour Air's downtown flights leave from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre at Unit 1, Burrard Landing, 1055 Canada Place. It also flies to Victoria from the YVR South seaplane terminal in Richmond, where fares start at $79.
Q: How much luggage can you take on Harbour Air?
A: The Light fare includes 10 lb of baggage and the Flex fare 50 lb, and every fare can buy more. All bags travel in the aircraft's cargo area.
Q: Do you need to book Harbour Air ahead?
A: Harbour Air: Everyday Low Fares need booking at least 45 days before departure, and Light fares can't be changed or refunded. Flex fares allow changes and cancellations with no fee up to an hour before departure.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://harbourair.com/locations/vancouver-harbour/ https://harbourair.com/schedules/ https://loved-serenity-e0ed39558b.media.strapiapp.com/200_01_January2026_30_September2026_9683fc8549.pdf https://loved-serenity-e0ed39558b.media.strapiapp.com/1100_22_September2025_30_September2026_a4ed9bec45.pdf https://loved-serenity-e0ed39558b.media.strapiapp.com/1200_22_September2025_30_September2026_7ab842eb89.pdf https://harbourair.com/everyday-low-fares/ https://harbourair.com/fares/ https://harbourair.com/luggage/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/4308097 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q265578

### Highway 99 (Sea to Sky Highway)
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/highway-99-sea-to-sky
Type: Transport
Also known as: Sea to Sky Highway, Sea-to-Sky Highway, Highway 99, BC Highway 99, Hwy 99
Region: Howe Sound
Kind: Road
Via: Horseshoe Bay, Lions Bay, Britannia Beach, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton
Operator: BC Ministry of Transportation
Website: https://www.drivebc.ca/
Summary: Highway 99 is the drive from Vancouver to Squamish and Whistler, and from 1 October to 31 March the province signs it from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton as a winter tire route. A passenger vehicle without legal winter tires faces a $121 fine and can be turned back.

By Wikipedia's count, the Sea to Sky stretch of Highway 99 runs about 134 km from Horseshoe Bay in West Van to Pemberton and passes Lions Bay, Britannia Beach, Squamish and Whistler on the way. Before 2010 the province spent $600 million widening it and adding a concrete divider and rockfall mesh. Wikipedia credits the work with a 66 percent drop in crashes. North of Pemberton the road carries on as the Duffey Lake Road toward Lillooet.
From 1 October to 31 March, the Ministry of Transportation's South Coast map marks the whole road from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton as a winter tire and chain route. A legal winter tire carries the M+S letters or the three-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol and has at least 3.5 mm of tread. The province recommends mountain and snowflake tires for snow and ice, and all-weather tires can carry that symbol too. Chains on summer tires don't count on a signed highway, and summer tires aren't permitted there in the winter months.
Police can fine a passenger vehicle $121 under section 125 of the Motor Vehicle Act for missing winter tires, and a commercial vehicle without chains $196. Most rental cars come on M+S tires, and those meet the legal minimum. The province still suggests asking the rental company for winter tires before driving beyond Greater Vancouver. Studded tires are legal on BC highways from 1 October to 30 April, and ski hills and municipalities can set rules of their own on their roads.
The ministry's map notes that it puts up no winter tire signs on provincial highways inside municipal boundaries unless the municipality asks for them. Check DriveBC before you set off for closures and live conditions on the corridor. In summer, BC Wildfire Service warns that wildfires can affect highways and sends drivers to DriveBC, and smoke and fire closures shape Sea to Sky plans from July to September.

Tips:
- Ask the rental desk for tires with the mountain and snowflake symbol if you are driving to Whistler between October and March; M+S tires meet the legal minimum, and the province rates the snowflake tires better on snow and ice.
- Carry chains in winter on top of winter tires, since the province recommends them for extreme conditions.

Q: Do you need winter tires on the Sea to Sky Highway?
A: Yes. From 1 October to 31 March, Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton is a designated winter tire route on the Ministry of Transportation's South Coast map. Passenger vehicles need tires marked M+S or with the mountain and snowflake symbol, and those tires need at least 3.5 mm of tread.
Q: What is the fine for driving to Whistler without winter tires?
A: The fine is $121 for a passenger vehicle without winter tires where they are required, under section 125 of the Motor Vehicle Act. A commercial vehicle that isn't carrying chains where required faces $196, and police can turn vehicles back when conditions are unsafe.
Q: Can you use chains instead of winter tires on Highway 99?
A: No. The province says chains on summer tires are not an acceptable substitute for legal winter tires on signed BC highways, and it recommends carrying chains as well for extreme conditions.
Q: Do rental cars in Vancouver have winter tires?
A: The province says most rental vehicles come with M+S tires, and those meet the legal minimum on Highway 99. For a trip beyond Greater Vancouver it suggests asking the rental company for winter tires.
Q: How long is the Sea to Sky Highway?
A: Wikipedia gives about 134 km for the Sea to Sky section of Highway 99 between Horseshoe Bay and Pemberton. Squamish and Whistler sit on the way.
Q: Does weather cancel Highway 99 (Sea to Sky Highway)?
A: From 1 October to 31 March, Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton is a signed winter tire route, and police can turn back any vehicle without legal tires or when they judge conditions unsafe. The province reserves the right to restrict travel at any time of year depending on road conditions. In summer, BC Wildfire Service warns that wildfires can affect road access and points drivers to DriveBC.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/winter-tire-and-chain-up-routes https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/driving/winter/pdfs/southcoastmap.pdf https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/about-winter-tires https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/visitors https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/enforcement https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status https://www.drivebc.ca/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Highway_99

### Mobi bike share
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/mobi-bike-share
Type: Transport
Also known as: Mobi by Rogers, Mobi, Vancouver bike share, Vancouver Bike Share
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Kind: Bike share
Operator: Mobi by Rogers
Fare from: $1.25 (2026)
Booking: Create an account in the Mobi by Rogers app or at mobibikes.ca, pick a plan and add a credit card.
Book ahead: Sign up before you reach the station, since the user code arrives with the account.
Website: https://www.mobibikes.ca/en
Summary: Mobi by Rogers is the City of Vancouver's docked bike share, with classic bikes and e-bikes available around the clock, and it suits short hops around downtown Vancouver on the days you stay south of the inlet. Pay-per-ride starts at a $1.25 unlock plus $0.29 a minute on a classic bike in 2026. Long rides add up quickly on the minute rate.

Mobi works from docks. You pull a bike from a station, ride, and push it into any other station with a free slot until the screen says the ride has ended. The app shows bikes and empty docks in real time, which helps when the station nearest your destination is full. If you stop for a coffee, lock the bike with the cable built into the handlebar, and remember the clock keeps running while it stands there.
On pay-per-ride, an hour on a classic bike costs $18.65 before tax by our sums, and a half-hour on an e-bike $13.70. The $49 Monthly Pass covers unlimited 30-minute classic rides, so a visitor staying a week or more can dock every half hour and pay nothing more for the rides. Each account can unlock up to four bikes on pay-per-ride, charged one by one.
Mobi runs in the City of Vancouver. Across Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver has its own North Shore E-bike Share, which BCAA's Evolve runs with a separate app and its own prices.

Tips:
- On the Monthly Pass, dock and take a fresh bike before 30 minutes run out to keep each ride inside the pass.
- Open the app before you set off to check there are free docks near where you want to finish.
- Every Mobi price is quoted before tax, so expect tax on top of the unlock and the minutes.

Q: How much does Mobi bike share cost in Vancouver?
A: In 2026 a Mobi classic bike costs a $1.25 unlock plus $0.29 a minute, and an e-bike costs a $2.00 unlock plus $0.39 a minute, before tax. A Monthly Pass at $49 covers unlimited 30-minute classic rides.
Q: Is Mobi bike share open 24 hours?
A: Yes. Mobi by Rogers gives 24-hour access to its bikes, seven days a week.
Q: Which bike share works in North Vancouver?
A: North Vancouver uses the North Shore E-bike Share, which BCAA's Evolve runs through the Evo app. Mobi by Rogers is the City of Vancouver's system.
Q: Do you need to book Mobi bike share ahead?
A: Mobi bike share: Sign up before you reach the station, since the user code arrives with the account.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.mobibikes.ca/en https://www.mobibikes.ca/en/offers-subscription https://www.mobibikes.ca/en/sharing https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/e-bike-share-program

### North Shore E-bike Share
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/north-shore-e-bike-share
Type: Transport
Also known as: Evolve E-Bike Share, Evolve North Shore, North Vancouver e-bike share, West Vancouver e-bike share, Evo e-bike
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Kind: Bike share
Operator: Evolve E-Bike Share (BCAA), for the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)
Fare from: $0.35 (2026)
Booking: Download the Evo app, register and choose e-bike and e-scooter only if you don't need car share. Riders must be over 18 with a valid credit card and contact details, and visitors with no local address can sign up.
Book ahead: Register before your first ride, since Evolve approves new members before they can unlock a bike.
Website: https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/e-bike-share-program
Summary: The North Shore E-bike Share puts up to 300 Evolve e-bikes across North Vancouver and West Vancouver, and it suits anyone who wants to climb North Vancouver's hills from Lonsdale Quay without a car. You unlock in the Evo app for $1.25 and pay $0.35 a minute plus GST. Riders must be over 18.

The program belongs to four partners: the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), which joined in 2024. BCAA's Evolve has run it since July 2025, after a pilot that started in 2021. The City of North Vancouver's engineering director credits the e-bikes with opening up cycling on the city's hilly terrain, and the motor assists you up to 25 km/h.
Everything runs through the Evo app, the same one that books Evo car share. Find a bike on the map, unlock it, ride, then end the trip in a marked Parking Zone, or anywhere inside the home zone if you are in the District of North Vancouver. Leave it outside a zone and Evolve charges a $50 parking fee. A shared helmet comes with every bike, and the app's Stopover setting holds the bike for you while you pop into a shop.
The minute rate of $0.35 and the $1.25 unlock add up to $11.75 for a half-hour ride before GST, by our sums. The $9.99 monthly subscription drops the minute rate to $0.10, so it pays for itself after about 40 minutes of riding in a month. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a parking zone for the program across Capilano Road from its entrance, and it sits beside the bike racks outside the Bridge House.

Tips:
- Register in the Evo app a day before you plan to ride, because Evolve approves each new member.
- Use the Stopover setting to lock the bike while you look around, and end the ride only in a Parking Zone to avoid the $50 fee.
- Families and anyone hauling shopping can borrow a free e-cargo bike from North Vancouver City Library, Lynn Valley Library or Parkgate Library through Evo Return.
- British Columbia requires a helmet on a bike, and Evolve leaves a shared one with each e-bike.

Q: Is there a bike share in North Vancouver?
A: Yes. The North Shore E-bike Share runs up to 300 Evolve e-bikes across the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver and West Vancouver, booked through the Evo app.
Q: How much does an Evolve e-bike cost in North Vancouver?
A: An Evolve e-bike costs a $1.25 unlock plus $0.35 a minute or $12.99 an hour, plus GST, on Evolve's posted rates. A $9.99 monthly subscription cuts the minute rate to $0.10.
Q: Can visitors use the North Shore E-bike Share?
A: Yes. Evolve accepts riders over 18 with a valid credit card and contact details, including international visitors with no local address.
Q: Where do you park an Evolve e-bike in North Vancouver?
A: In most of the program area you end the ride in a marked Evolve Parking Zone. In the District of North Vancouver you can end it anywhere inside the home zone shown in the Evo app.
Q: Do you need to book North Shore E-bike Share ahead?
A: North Shore E-bike Share: Register before your first ride, since Evolve approves new members before they can unlock a bike.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/e-bike-share-program https://www.dnv.org/news/evolve-announced-as-new-north-shore-e-bike-operator-for-north-vancouver https://evo.ca/evolve https://evo.ca/evolve-rates https://evo.ca/evolvefaq https://evo.ca/evolve-parking https://www.capbridge.com/getting-here/

### Pacific Central Station
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/pacific-central-station
Type: Transport
Also known as: Vancouver train station, Vancouver Pacific Central, VIA Rail Vancouver station, Amtrak Vancouver station
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
Coordinates: 49.27370, -123.09790
Kind: Station
Operator: VIA Rail Canada
Fare from: $6 (2026)
Website: https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/rockies-and-pacific/vancouver
Summary: Pacific Central Station is Vancouver's train station for VIA Rail's Canadian to Toronto and Amtrak Cascades to Seattle, and it sits near Main Street–Science World SkyTrain station. The building opens 4:30 am to midnight, and VIA's ticket counter works only from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, so plan late arrivals around those hours.

The station at 1150 Station Street opened in 1919 and belongs to VIA Rail. VIA's Canadian leaves here for Toronto on Mondays and Fridays at 3:00 pm, and Amtrak Cascades trains and Thruway buses leave for Seattle every day. Since 8 June 2026, southbound Amtrak passengers clear US preclearance inside the station before they board.
The building opens daily from 4:30 am to midnight. Ticket counters keep shorter hours: VIA sells from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm and Amtrak until 4:45 pm. VIA and Amtrak passengers can leave bags for $6 each on the day they travel, and the last pickup is at 4:00 pm with no overnight storage.
Main Street–Science World Station on the Expo Line is the nearest SkyTrain, and the line ends at Waterfront Station, where the SeaBus leaves for North Vancouver. From Friday to Sunday between 22 November 2026 and 19 April 2027, two YVR Skylynx runs to Whistler call at the station at 3:15 pm and 4:45 pm. Indigo runs the short-term parking meters, and Hertz rents cars from the station.

Tips:
- Arrive an hour before an Amtrak departure to clear US preclearance in the station.
- Collect stored bags by 4:00 pm, because the baggage room keeps nothing overnight.

Q: Where is the train station in Vancouver?
A: Pacific Central Station is at 1150 Station Street in Vancouver, near Main Street–Science World SkyTrain station. VIA Rail and Amtrak both run from it.
Q: What time does Pacific Central Station open?
A: Pacific Central Station opens daily from 4:30 am to midnight, and VIA's ticket counter works from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Q: Can you store luggage at Pacific Central Station?
A: Yes. VIA and Amtrak passengers can store bags for $6 each on the day of travel, and the last pickup is at 4:00 pm with no overnight storage.
Q: How much is Pacific Central Station?
A: Baggage storage, per bag on Pacific Central Station costs $6 (2026).
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/rockies-and-pacific/vancouver https://amtrakcascades.com/stations/vancouver-bc/ https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1327751 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/32603955 https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.viarail.ca/en/plan/train-schedules/vancouver-jasper-winnipeg-toronto https://amtrakcascades.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/amtrak-cascades-schedule-6-8-26.pdf https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/38/ https://www.theurbanist.org/amtrak-cascades-speeds-up-trips-from-vancouver-bc-with-preclearance/

### Parking at the big sights
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/parking-at-the-big-sights
Type: Transport
Also known as: Grouse Mountain parking, Capilano Suspension Bridge parking, Lynn Canyon parking, Deep Cove parking, Mount Seymour parking, Stanley Park parking, North Vancouver parking
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Kind: Parking
Operator: Each site sets its own rules: Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, the District of North Vancouver through Indigo, Metro Vancouver, Mt Seymour Resorts, Cypress Mountain and the City of Vancouver through EasyPark
Fare from: $2 (2026)
Booking: No booking at most sites. Mount Seymour needs an 'Arriving by car' ticket or reservation on winter weekends and holidays.
Book ahead: On a winter weekend, buy Mount Seymour activities with 'Arriving by car' online before you drive up, because the activities sell out and cars without one are turned back.
Website: https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/managing-parking-demand-our-parks
Summary: Parking at North Vancouver's big sights costs $9 to $12 at the private attractions and $3 an hour at the District of North Vancouver's busiest parks in 2026, and in summer the Deep Cove lots fill early in the day. From November to February the District's pay parking is off. Mount Seymour asks for an 'Arriving by car' ticket on winter weekends, and both ski roads require winter tires.

Grouse Mountain charges $10 for three hours or $12 for the day in the lots at the base, going by its getting-here page for 2026, and it sells a $60 annual pass for anyone coming back often. Metro Vancouver's page for Grouse Mountain Regional Park prices Lot D at $2 for three hours or $4 for the day in October 2026. Grouse's own page names no lot letters, so check the sign at the machine before you pay. Further down Capilano Road, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park charges $9 for up to three hours in a small lot and opens free overflow lots with a shuttle when it fills. Both sit on the 236 bus, and Grouse takes $10 off admission or a ski ticket for guests who arrive by transit.
The District of North Vancouver charges $3 an hour, from 8 am to 6 pm between 1 March and 31 October, at Lynn Canyon Park, Deep Cove Park, Panorama Park and Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park. Lynn Canyon caps a stay at four hours and keeps a free east lot off Lillooet Road near the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. In Deep Cove the Panorama Park lot holds you to three hours and the District enforces it strictly. The District warns that the village lots fill early on summer days and stay full, and it suggests coming by bus.
Winter is the easy season for these District parks. Pay parking stops at the end of October, and the summer street rules in Deep Cove lift as well, apart from the resident-only streets that apply all year. Lynn Canyon Park still closes at dusk, and its lot gates shut at times that change with the season.
The ski hills run their own systems. Mount Seymour turns away cars on winter weekends and holidays unless the ticket or reservation says 'Arriving by car', and for anyone without winter tires its shuttle from Parkgate Community Centre cost $10 return in 2025/26. The 2026/27 shuttle schedule wasn't posted by mid-October. Cypress Mountain posted free parking in all lots for summer 2026 and had not posted its winter rules by mid-October, so check before you drive up Cypress Bowl Road.

Tips:
- Take the 236 to Grouse Mountain and claim the $10 transit discount at Guest Services, instead of paying $10 to $12 in Grouse's base lots.
- For Lynn Canyon on a summer weekend, try the free east lot off Lillooet Road, or ride the 228 or 227 bus.
- Pay at Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with a phone app to skip the machine line: Pay-By-Phone at Grouse, PayByPhone location 4536 at Capilano.
- Mount Seymour shuttle riders must not park at Parkgate Mall, the library, the community centre or the lots by Rupert Station. Mount Seymour lists the side streets where you may park.

Q: How much is parking at Grouse Mountain?
A: Grouse Mountain charges $10 for three hours or $12 for the day in its base lots in 2026, and its annual parking pass costs $60. Metro Vancouver's Grouse Mountain Regional Park page lists Lot D at $2 for three hours or $4 for the day (October 2026). Grouse's page names no lot letters, so check the sign at the machine.
Q: Is parking free at Lynn Canyon?
A: Yes, from November to February. The District of North Vancouver charges $3 an hour at Lynn Canyon Park from 8 am to 6 pm between 1 March and 31 October, with a four-hour limit, and the east lot off Lillooet Road is free all year.
Q: Where do you park in Deep Cove?
A: Deep Cove has a three-hour lot at Panorama Park, four-hour lots on Rockcliff Road and overflow lots at Myrtle Park. From 1 March to 31 October the Deep Cove Park and Panorama Park lots charge $3 an hour from 8 am to 6 pm.
Q: Do you need a parking reservation at Mount Seymour?
A: Yes, on winter weekends and holidays. Mount Seymour requires an 'Arriving by car' ticket or reservation to enter its lots, and turns away cars without one.
Q: How much is parking at Capilano Suspension Bridge?
A: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park charges $9 for up to three hours in its lot in 2026. When the lot fills, the park opens free overflow lots with a shuttle.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.grousemountain.com/location-hours https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/grouse-mountain-regional-park https://www.capbridge.com/getting-here/ https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/managing-parking-demand-our-parks https://ecologycentre.ca/plan-your-visit/ https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/summer-parking-deep-cove https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here/shuttle-bus https://www.cypressmountain.com/getting-here https://www.cypressmountain.com/parking-faqs https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-parking.aspx https://lonsdalequay.com/contact/

### R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/rapidbus-r2
Type: Transport
Also known as: R2, R2 Marine Drive, R2 RapidBus, R2 Marine Dr, R2 Metrotown, North Shore RapidBus
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Kind: Bus
Via: Park Royal, Marine Drive, Lonsdale Quay, 3rd Street, Phibbs Exchange, Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, Hastings Street, Brentwood Town Centre, Willingdon Avenue, Metrotown
Operator: TransLink
Fastest: 1 h 8 min
Booking: No booking. Tap a contactless card, phone or Compass Card on the reader as you board through any door.
Book ahead: Nothing to reserve. Turn up at a RapidBus stop.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike rules: TransLink buses carry two bikes on the front rack. E-bikes ride the rack with the battery removed, and folding bikes ride inside, folded.
Website: https://buzzer.translink.ca/2026/04/translink-fast-tracks-major-rapidbus-expansion-from-north-shore-to-metrotown/
Summary: The R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus runs along the waterfront of Vancouver's North Shore from Park Royal in West Vancouver through Lonsdale Quay to Phibbs Exchange, then over the Second Narrows to Metrotown in Burnaby, and it suits anyone crossing North Vancouver east to west without a car. Buses come every 6 to 12 minutes for most of the day, and like every TransLink bus the R2 costs a 1-zone fare at all hours. The whole run from Park Royal to Metrotown takes 68 minutes at midday on the fall 2026 timetable.

The R2 is the spine of transit along the North Vancouver waterfront. It leaves Park Royal on Marine Drive, swings down to the bus bays at Lonsdale Quay beside the SeaBus, climbs back to 3rd Street through Lower Lonsdale and reaches Phibbs Exchange, where the buses for Lynn Valley and Deep Cove start. A 10:00 am weekday bus from Park Royal reaches Lonsdale Quay at 10:20 and Phibbs at 10:34.
Phibbs stopped being the end of the line on 7 September 2026. TransLink pushed the route over the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing and along Hastings Street and Willingdon Avenue to Metrotown Station, with stops at Brentwood Town Centre for the Millennium Line and at Metrotown for the Expo Line. The 222 express that used to cover Phibbs to Metrotown in weekday rush hours has gone. The R2 now runs that stretch all day, seven days a week, on 60-foot buses.
Every bus trip in Metro Vancouver is a 1-zone fare, so on a weekday afternoon the R2 is the cheaper way from North Vancouver to Burnaby, where the SeaBus and SkyTrain route would cost two zones. You pay for the saving in minutes. The midday run from Lonsdale Quay to Metrotown is 48 minutes on the fall 2026 timetable, and the 3:00 pm bus from Park Royal needs 78 minutes to reach Metrotown.

Tips:
- At Lonsdale Quay the R2 leaves from Bay 7 in the bus loop beside the SeaBus terminal.
- For Brentwood or Metrotown on a weekday afternoon, ride the R2 over the bridge at the 1-zone bus fare instead of paying two zones on the SeaBus and SkyTrain.
- Change at Phibbs Exchange for the 227 to Lynn Canyon or the 212 to Deep Cove, and at Lonsdale Quay for the 236 to Capilano and Grouse Mountain.

Q: Where does the R2 RapidBus go?
A: The R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus runs from Park Royal in West Vancouver along Marine Drive to Lonsdale Quay and Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver, then over the Second Narrows to Brentwood and Metrotown in Burnaby. TransLink extended it to Metrotown on 7 September 2026.
Q: How often does the R2 run?
A: The R2 runs about every 6 minutes in weekday rush hours and about every 12 minutes through the day at weekends, on TransLink's fall 2026 timetable.
Q: How much is the R2 bus?
A: The R2 costs a 1-zone fare at all times, because every TransLink bus trip is one zone, including the stretch over the Second Narrows into Burnaby.
Q: How long does the R2 take from Park Royal to Lonsdale Quay?
A: The R2 takes about 20 minutes from Park Royal to Lonsdale Quay on a weekday, and as little as 12 minutes early in the morning, on TransLink's fall 2026 timetable.
Q: Do you need to book R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus ahead?
A: R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus: Nothing to reserve. Turn up at a RapidBus stop.
Q: Can you take a bike on R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus?
A: Yes. TransLink buses carry two bikes on the front rack. E-bikes ride the rack with the battery removed, and folding bikes ride inside, folded.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/ttR2.pdf https://buzzer.translink.ca/2026/04/translink-fast-tracks-major-rapidbus-expansion-from-north-shore-to-metrotown/ https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/news/55369738/translink-translink-anticipates-r2-rapidbus-extension-to-launch-three-months-ahead-of-schedule

### SeaBus
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/seabus
Type: Transport
Also known as: Seabus, Sea Bus, Lonsdale Quay ferry, North Vancouver passenger ferry, Waterfront to Lonsdale Quay ferry
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Coordinates: 49.31080, -123.08120
Kind: Ferry
Via: Burrard Inlet
Operator: TransLink
Fastest: 12 min
Booking: No booking. Tap a contactless card, phone or Compass Card at the fare gates as you enter and again as you leave the terminal.
Book ahead: Walk on and tap. There is nothing to reserve.
Bikes: Carried, unbagged
Bike rules: TransLink lets bikes, e-bikes and folding bikes ride the SeaBus. On a packed sailing there may be no room for yours. Seated electric mopeds and bike trailers stay off every TransLink vehicle.
Website: https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus
Summary: The SeaBus is TransLink's passenger ferry between Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver and Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver, and it is the car-free way onto Vancouver's North Shore for anyone heading to the Quay or to the buses up to Grouse Mountain and Capilano. The crossing takes 12 minutes with a boat every 10 to 15 minutes for most of the day. Before 6:30 pm on a weekday it counts as a 2-zone fare.

Each SeaBus seats up to 395 people and crosses Burrard Inlet in 12 minutes. In weekday rush hours a boat leaves Lonsdale Quay every 10 minutes, from 7:00 to 9:30 am and again from 3:00 to 6:30 pm. Through the middle of a weekday, and on weekend days until 9 pm, the boats run every 15 minutes. After about 9 pm the gap opens to half an hour, so a late dinner in Gastown needs one eye on the clock.
The last boat out of Waterfront leaves at 1:22 am from Monday to Saturday. Sundays and statutory holidays finish earlier, at 11:22 pm from Waterfront and 11:00 pm from the Quay, and they start later too, with the first Sunday sailing from Lonsdale Quay at 8:02 am. TransLink opens the SkyWalk doors at Waterfront Station 10 minutes before the first departure and shuts them two minutes before the last.
Vancouver sits in fare zone 1 and North Vancouver in zone 2, so a weekday crossing before 6:30 pm costs a 2-zone fare. After 6:30 pm, and all day at weekends and on statutory holidays, every TransLink trip drops to one zone. Tap your contactless card or phone at the gate in Waterfront and tap again leaving the Quay, and the system charges the right amount. The fare lasts 90 minutes across buses, so the 236 up to Capilano and Grouse rides on the same tap. Current prices live on the Compass fares page.
Children 12 and under ride free and need no ticket. At the gates they find an attendant or pick up the courtesy phone, and TransLink lets them through. Bikes and e-bikes ride the boat too when there is space, so you can wheel a bike off at the Quay and pick up the Spirit Trail without touching a car.

Tips:
- Pay for the bus leg from Lonsdale Quay by tap or Compass Card. A cash fare paid on a North Vancouver bus gives you a paper transfer that is valid on buses only, so you would have to pay again for the SeaBus home.
- Plan Sunday evenings around the 11:22 pm last sailing from Waterfront, two hours earlier than on Saturday night.
- If you tap in and change your mind, tap out at the same terminal within 21 minutes and TransLink reverses the charge.
- Take the card out of your wallet before you tap, because the reader can charge whichever card it finds first.

Q: How long does the SeaBus take?
A: The SeaBus takes 12 minutes to cross Burrard Inlet between Lonsdale Quay and Waterfront Station. For most of the day a boat leaves every 15 minutes, and in weekday rush hours every 10 minutes.
Q: What time is the last SeaBus?
A: The last SeaBus leaves Waterfront Station at 1:22 am from Monday to Saturday and at 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays. From Lonsdale Quay the last sailing is at 1:00 am, or 11:00 pm on Sundays and holidays.
Q: Is the SeaBus a 1-zone or a 2-zone fare?
A: The SeaBus is a 2-zone fare on weekdays before 6:30 pm, because it links Vancouver in zone 1 with North Vancouver in zone 2. After 6:30 pm on weekdays, and all day at weekends and on statutory holidays, it is a 1-zone fare.
Q: Can you take a bike on the SeaBus?
A: Yes. TransLink allows bikes and e-bikes on the SeaBus whenever there is room on the sailing.
Q: Do kids ride the SeaBus for free?
A: Yes. Children 12 and under ride the SeaBus free with no ticket, and an attendant or the courtesy phone at the gate lets them through.
Q: Do you need to book SeaBus ahead?
A: SeaBus: Walk on and tap. There is nothing to reserve.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/transferring-and-addfare https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit https://www.grousemountain.com/location-hours https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4591062989

### Squamish Connector
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/squamish-connector
Type: Transport
Also known as: Squamish Connector bus, Squamish Connector shuttle, Vancouver to Squamish bus, Sea to Sky Gondola shuttle
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Address: 660 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC
Kind: Bus
Via: Hyatt Regency, Melville Street by Burrard Station, Taylor Way north of Keith Road, West Vancouver (northbound, by reservation), Marine Drive near Park Royal, West Vancouver (southbound drop off, by reservation), Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal (by reservation), Lions Bay on Highway 99 (by reservation), Britannia Beach (by reservation), Sea to Sky Gondola (northbound drop off by reservation), Squamish Adventure Centre, Loggers Lane, Chieftain Centre, Pemberton Avenue, London Drugs, Diamond Road
Operator: Squamish Connector
Fare from: $15 (2026)
Booking: Book online through the Connector's booking page, call 604-318-5855 or email reservation@squamishconnector.com. The office answers from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm every day, with a break from noon to 1:00 pm. Walk-ons pay on board by card or cash at the Waterfront, Hyatt and Squamish stops.
Book ahead: Taylor Way, Horseshoe Bay, Lions Bay and Britannia Beach work only with a booking made ahead, and so does the northbound drop-off at the gondola. You can change a trip free of charge up to 3 hours before departure. The Connector gives no refunds, and a cancellation made 3 hours or more ahead becomes credit for up to a year.
Bikes: Carried, bagged or not
Bike fee: $15 per bike (2026)
Bike booking: Book the bike by phone or email before you travel, because each bus takes two at most and space goes first come, first served.
Bike rules: Bikes ride in the luggage hold with the bags, since the buses have no outside racks, and riders load and secure their own. E-bikes and pedal-assist bikes are refused.
Website: https://www.squamishconnector.com/
Booking: https://squamishconnector.zaui.net/modules/webBooking/
Summary: The Squamish Connector suits a car-free day in Squamish or at the Sea to Sky Gondola from downtown Vancouver, with walk-on buses from 660 West Cordova Street at Waterfront Station and a one-way fare of $37 with tax included. On the winter timetable from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 the last weekday bus south leaves the Squamish Adventure Centre at 2:45 pm, so a weekday visit stays short.

The Squamish Connector is a family-run Squamish company that has carried commuters between the town and Vancouver since 2014, and it calls itself the exclusive shuttle of the Sea to Sky Gondola. On winter weekdays from 1 November 2026 its buses north leave 660 West Cordova Street, across the road from Waterfront Station, at 9:50 am, 11:30 am and 5:30 pm. Weekends and statutory holidays get four runs, and the first leaves at 8:50 am. Each bus pulls in behind the Hyatt on Melville Street near Burrard Station 10 minutes after Waterfront, and walk-ons are welcome at both stops.
No bus calls in North Vancouver itself. The nearest pickup is bus stop 54730 on Taylor Way north of Keith Road in West Van, and like the stops at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, Lions Bay and Britannia Beach it works only with a reservation. By the printed times the bus reaches the Britannia Mine Museum lot 50 to 55 minutes after leaving Waterfront. Every run drops off at the Squamish Adventure Centre, the Chieftain Centre on Pemberton Avenue and London Drugs on Diamond Road, and the gondola drop-off has to be booked ahead.
Plan a weekday visit around the afternoon bus south, which picks up at the Adventure Centre at 2:45 pm, at the Sea to Sky Gondola at 3:00 pm and at Britannia Beach at 3:10 pm before heading for the city. At weekends a fourth bus follows at 4:30 pm from the Adventure Centre and 4:40 pm from the gondola. Southbound, the Britannia stop is the pull-out on Highway 99 just past Copper Drive, and it needs a reservation. The schedule prints no arrival times in Vancouver, where the bus drops off at the Hyatt and Waterfront.
A ticket carries one suitcase and one carry-on free, or a set of skis or a snowboard with poles and boots in their place. Extra pieces and bikes cost $15 each. Bikes ride in the luggage hold with a limit of two a bus, so phone or email the office to book one, and leave the e-bike at home. The Connector's terms say its buses aren't equipped for wheelchairs, and small pets up to 15 lb can ride on a lap once the office approves them.

Tips:
- Wait outside 660 West Cordova Street on the block between Seymour and Granville, across from Waterfront Station, at least 10 minutes before the bus is due.
- At Horseshoe Bay the Connector picks up to the left of the terminal exit near the taxi stand, away from the city bus bays on the right, and the company says its times aren't set to meet any particular sailing.
- Buy the Connector Pass if you'll make five or more round trips in a year, since its 10 trips cost $185 plus GST.

Q: Where does the Squamish Connector leave from in Vancouver?
A: The Squamish Connector leaves from outside 660 West Cordova Street, across the road from Waterfront Station. It stops 10 minutes later behind the Hyatt on Melville Street near Burrard Station, and walk-ons are welcome at both.
Q: How much is the Squamish Connector from Vancouver to Squamish?
A: A one-way ticket on the Squamish Connector costs $37 and a round trip $48, with tax included, as posted in October 2026. A 10-trip Connector Pass costs $185 plus 5% GST.
Q: What time is the last Squamish Connector bus back to Vancouver?
A: On weekdays from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 the last Squamish Connector bus south leaves the Squamish Adventure Centre at 2:45 pm and the Sea to Sky Gondola at 3:00 pm. At weekends and on statutory holidays it leaves the Adventure Centre at 4:30 pm and the gondola at 4:40 pm.
Q: Does the Squamish Connector stop at the Sea to Sky Gondola?
A: Yes. Northbound Squamish Connector buses drop off at the Sea to Sky Gondola when you reserve the stop, and in winter 2026/27 southbound buses pick up walk-ons in the gondola lot at 3:00 pm on weekdays and at 3:00 pm and 4:40 pm at weekends.
Q: Can you take skis on the Squamish Connector?
A: Yes. One set of skis or one snowboard with poles and boots rides free on each Squamish Connector ticket in place of a suitcase, and each extra item costs $15.
Q: Does weather cancel Squamish Connector?
A: The Connector's terms give no refund when weather or a road closure delays or cancels a trip, and they let the company change schedules without notice.
Q: Do you need to book Squamish Connector ahead?
A: Squamish Connector: Taylor Way, Horseshoe Bay, Lions Bay and Britannia Beach work only with a booking made ahead, and so does the northbound drop-off at the gondola. You can change a trip free of charge up to 3 hours before departure. The Connector gives no refunds, and a cancellation made 3 hours or more ahead becomes credit for up to a year.
Q: Can you take a bike on Squamish Connector?
A: Yes. Bikes ride in the luggage hold with the bags, since the buses have no outside racks, and riders load and secure their own. E-bikes and pedal-assist bikes are refused. The fee is $15 per bike (2026). Book the bike by phone or email before you travel, because each bus takes two at most and space goes first come, first served.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.squamishconnector.com/_files/ugd/412db0_91c33812e2424bbbb52429b376ceaa22.pdf https://www.squamishconnector.com/schedule https://www.squamishconnector.com/faq https://www.squamishconnector.com/location https://www.squamishconnector.com/terms-policies https://www.squamishconnector.com/connector-pass https://www.squamishconnector.com/about https://www.squamishconnector.com/ https://www.squamishconnector.com/_files/ugd/412db0_5cf1a679066e47d590a4f0b6700213d4.pdf

### Taxis and ride-hailing
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/taxis-and-ride-hailing
Type: Transport
Also known as: North Vancouver taxi, North Shore Taxi, Uber North Vancouver, Lyft North Vancouver, YVR taxi, cab
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Kind: Taxi
Operator: Licensed taxi companies and ride-hail (TNS) companies, with rates set or approved by British Columbia's Passenger Transportation Board
Fare from: $3.75 (2026)
Booking: Phone a taxi company, join the line at a taxi stand, or request a ride in the Uber or Lyft app.
Book ahead: For an early start or a ride back from a ski hill, book a taxi ahead by phone instead of relying on an app.
Website: https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi-rates
Summary: Taxis and ride-hailing cover all of North Vancouver and suit late arrivals and anyone carrying skis or a pile of luggage. Metro Vancouver taxi meters start at a $3.75 flag and $2.18 a kilometre with GST included, under the Passenger Transportation Board's 2026 rules, and Uber and Lyft both operate, including at YVR. A cab from YVR to North Vancouver runs on the meter, since the airport's flat zone fares stop at the inlet.

Taxi meters across Metro Vancouver run on rates the Passenger Transportation Board approves. North Shore Taxi, which also trades as Cadillac Cabs and Hollyburn Taxi, charges the common Metro Vancouver rate on the Board's list: a $3.75 flag, $2.18 a kilometre and $38.93 an hour for waiting, with GST already inside the meter's figure. In May 2026 the Board let Region 1 companies apply for a one-time 3.92% rise by 3 July, so the meter may run slightly above these figures.
At YVR, taxis wait at stands on the arrivals level of both the international and domestic terminals. The airport's flat zone fares cover Richmond and Vancouver, with $46 to Canada Place and downtown on the map YVR updated in October 2024. North Vancouver sits beyond the last zone, so the driver runs the meter and adds the $4.00 Passenger Load Charge. Drivers can't charge for bags, and YVR lists tolls as the main extra.
Uber and Lyft are the two ride-hail companies authorized at YVR, with pick-up areas on Level 2 of both terminals and at the South Terminal. YVR asks you to collect your bags before you request the ride. Prices move with demand, and the Passenger Transportation Board's minimum ride-hail fare in Metro Vancouver rose to $4.43 on 18 August 2026.
The ski hills need more planning. Mount Seymour warns that some Uber drivers have refused pickups at the ski area, and asks guests to have a ride arranged up and down the mountain. At Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, taxis and ride-hail cars drop off and pick up by the crosswalk across from the entrance on Capilano Road.

Tips:
- Book the ride home from Mount Seymour by phone with a taxi company before you head up the mountain, since Mount Seymour asks guests to have a ride arranged both ways.
- At YVR, hire taxis only from the official stands on Level 2. Drivers aren't allowed to pick up anywhere else.
- If you think a taxi overcharged you, start with the company, then write to the province's Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement at cpv@gov.bc.ca.
- Taxi zone fares from YVR exclude tips, so add one on top of the $46 downtown fare.

Q: How much is a taxi from YVR to downtown Vancouver?
A: A taxi from YVR to Canada Place and downtown Vancouver costs a flat $46 on YVR's zone map updated in October 2024, including the $4.00 Passenger Load Charge. Tips are extra.
Q: Is there a flat taxi fare from YVR to North Vancouver?
A: No. North Vancouver lies outside YVR's taxi zones, so the ride runs on the meter, with the $4.00 Passenger Load Charge added.
Q: Do Uber and Lyft work in North Vancouver?
A: Yes. Uber and Lyft both operate as licensed ride-hail services in Metro Vancouver, North Vancouver included, and both are authorized to pick up at YVR.
Q: Which taxi company serves North Vancouver?
A: North Shore Taxi, which also trades as Cadillac Cabs and Hollyburn Taxi, is licensed for Metro Vancouver and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. YVR lists it at 604-987-7171 and 604-922-2222.
Q: Do you need to book Taxis and ride-hailing ahead?
A: Taxis and ride-hailing: For an early start or a ride back from a ski hill, book a taxi ahead by phone instead of relying on an app.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi-rates-list https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi-rates https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2026-05/taxi-living-cost-index-increase https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/ride-hail-rates https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/passenger-transportation-regions https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/transportation/taxis https://www.yvr.ca/-/media/yvr/documents/new-taxi-fares-map/eng_2024_taxi-zone-fares-map.pdf https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/transportation/rideshare https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here https://www.capbridge.com/getting-here/ https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rates-rules https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/sites/default/files/2026-08/Rates_Rules_Manual_v11.pdf https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2026-02/new-tns-minimum-rates-2026

### VIA Rail Canadian (Vancouver to Toronto)
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/via-rail-canadian
Type: Transport
Also known as: The Canadian, VIA Rail Canadian, VIA Rail Vancouver to Toronto, Canadian train, VIA train 2
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Kind: Train
Via: Kamloops North, Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg
Operator: VIA Rail Canada
Booking: Book online at viarail.ca or at the VIA ticket counter in Pacific Central Station, open 6:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
Book ahead: VIA says fares vary with the day of the week and the departure, and seats at each fare are limited, so book once your dates are fixed.
Website: https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/rockies-and-pacific/toronto-vancouver-canadian
Summary: VIA Rail's Canadian leaves Pacific Central Station for Toronto at 3:00 pm every Monday and Friday through winter 2026/27, and VIA averages the 4,406 km trip at four nights and four days. With two departures a week, the train sets your dates for you.

Train 2 leaves Vancouver at 3:00 pm on Mondays and Fridays in the timetable period from 2 November 2026 to 12 March 2027, and it ran on the same two days from March to October 2026. It reaches Jasper at 11:00 am Mountain time the next day and Toronto at 2:29 pm Eastern time on day five. VIA puts the average trip at four nights and four days over 4,406 km.
On the Canadian, VIA sells Economy seats along with Sleeper Plus and Prestige cabins. A Prestige cabin is 50% larger than a Sleeper Plus cabin for two and has its own washroom with a shower. VIA dates peak season from mid-April to mid-November. Outside it, Sleeper Plus passengers can use the Park car at any time except the first hour out of Vancouver and Toronto.
Pacific Central's business lounge opens from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm on Mondays and Fridays, when the Canadian leaves. Train 2 takes checked baggage. The station also stores bags for $6 each on the day of travel, and the last pickup is at 4:00 pm.

Tips:
- Plan a Jasper stopover around the Monday and Friday departures, because the train calls only twice a week.
- Fares change with the day of the week and the departure, so compare a Monday and a Friday before you book.

Q: How often does VIA Rail's Canadian leave Vancouver?
A: Twice a week. Train 2 leaves Pacific Central Station at 3:00 pm on Mondays and Fridays from 2 November 2026 to 12 March 2027.
Q: How long is the train from Vancouver to Toronto?
A: VIA gives an average of four nights and four days for the 4,406 km Canadian. Train 2 leaves Vancouver at 3:00 pm and reaches Toronto at 2:29 pm Eastern time on day five.
Q: When does the Canadian reach Jasper from Vancouver?
A: In the 2 November 2026 to 12 March 2027 timetable, train 2 reaches Jasper at 11:00 am Mountain time the day after it leaves Vancouver.
Q: Do you need to book VIA Rail Canadian (Vancouver to Toronto) ahead?
A: VIA Rail Canadian (Vancouver to Toronto): VIA says fares vary with the day of the week and the departure, and seats at each fare are limited, so book once your dates are fixed.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.viarail.ca/en/plan/train-schedules/vancouver-jasper-winnipeg-toronto https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/rockies-and-pacific/toronto-vancouver-canadian https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/rockies-and-pacific/vancouver

### YVR Skylynx
URL: https://northvanguide.com/getting-around/yvr-skylynx
Type: Transport
Also known as: Skylynx, YVR to Whistler bus, Vancouver Airport to Whistler shuttle, Skylynx Whistler
Region: Richmond and YVR
Kind: Bus
Via: Vancouver Downtown (Melville Street outside the Hyatt Regency), Pacific Central Station (Friday to Sunday runs in winter), Squamish Adventure Centre (by reservation), Whistler Creekside outside Legends Hotel (by reservation)
Operator: YVR Skylynx
Fastest: 2 h 15 min
Fare from: $10 (2026)
Booking: Book online at yvrskylynx.com, or at the Skylynx kiosk in YVR's International Arrivals area on Level 2 when seats remain.
Book ahead: Skylynx advises booking early for seats and the lowest price, and same-day seats depend on what's left. Standard tickets can't be changed or refunded, and Flexible tickets can be changed or refunded up to 24 hours before departure.
Bikes: Carried, bagged or boxed only
Bike fee: $0 per bike (2026)
Bike rules: The first bike on each ticket rides free in a box or protective bag, and each extra bike costs $10.
Website: https://yvrskylynx.com/
Summary: YVR Skylynx is the coach from YVR straight to Whistler, and its Express buses reach the village in 2 hours 15 minutes for $65 one way in winter 2026/27. The cheaper Standard bus costs $55 and takes 3 hours, because it stops downtown and in Squamish.

The Skylynx kiosk sits in YVR's International Arrivals area on Level 2 beside the escalators, and buses load at Bus Bay 9. The Summer and Fall timetable runs to 21 November 2026, and its last buses leave Whistler at 7:00 pm and YVR at 7:30 pm. From 22 November the Winter and Spring 2026/27 timetable takes over until 19 April 2027. Winter Express buses leave YVR at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm and reach Whistler's Gateway Loop near the Visitor Centre 2 hours 15 minutes later. Standard buses take 3 hours because they call at Melville Street outside the Hyatt Regency by Burrard Station and at the Squamish Adventure Centre.
A Standard one-way ticket from YVR costs $55 and a round trip $75, and from downtown the Standard fare drops to $32. Children from 6 to 12 pay half, and under-6s ride free. Two bags and one set of skis or a snowboard travel free, and each extra piece costs $10. From 22 November the last bus of the night is an Executive run that leaves YVR at 10:00 pm and pulls into Whistler at 1:00 am.
Skylynx coaches leave on schedule, and when a late flight makes you miss your bus, Skylynx moves you free to the next bus of the same ticket value; call 604-326-1616 or ask at the kiosk. Flexible tickets give more room to change plans. Wi-Fi on board is free with no guarantee of a signal, and the luxury coaches carry washrooms.

Tips:
- On Friday to Sunday in winter, the 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm Standard runs from YVR also stop at Pacific Central Station, so a VIA Rail or Amtrak arrival can board there.
- Squamish and Creekside stops work by reservation only, so pick them when you book.

Q: How long is the bus from YVR to Whistler?
A: By the Winter and Spring 2026/27 timetable, the YVR Skylynx Express takes 2 hours 15 minutes from YVR to Whistler, and the Standard bus takes 3 hours because it stops downtown and in Squamish.
Q: How much is the Skylynx from YVR to Whistler?
A: A Standard one-way ticket costs $55 and a round trip $75 in the 2026/27 winter season, and the Express costs $65 one way. Children aged 6 to 12 pay half the adult fare.
Q: Can you take skis on the YVR Skylynx?
A: Yes. Each ticket includes one set of skis or one snowboard, and each extra item costs $10.
Q: What happens if my flight is late for the Skylynx?
A: Skylynx coaches leave on schedule, and a passenger whose delayed flight misses the bus moves free of charge to the next bus of the same ticket value. Call 604-326-1616 or ask at the YVR kiosk to rebook.
Q: How long does YVR Skylynx take?
A: Standard, YVR to Whistler (to 21 November) takes about 3 h, daily at 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 11:30 am, 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm from YVR.
Q: Does weather cancel YVR Skylynx?
A: Skylynx emails passengers when weather cancels a run and posts updates on its website.
Q: Do you need to book YVR Skylynx ahead?
A: YVR Skylynx: Skylynx advises booking early for seats and the lowest price, and same-day seats depend on what's left. Standard tickets can't be changed or refunded, and Flexible tickets can be changed or refunded up to 24 hours before departure.
Q: Can you take a bike on YVR Skylynx?
A: Yes. The bike must travel bagged or boxed. The first bike on each ticket rides free in a box or protective bag, and each extra bike costs $10. The fee is $0 per bike (2026).
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/38/ https://yvrskylynx.com/prices/38/ https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/ https://yvrskylynx.com/prices/ https://yvrskylynx.com/faqs/

## Events and seasons

### BC school spring break
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/bc-spring-break
Type: Event
Also known as: North Vancouver spring break 2027, BC spring break 2027, SD44 spring break
Kind: Holiday
When: Two weeks in mid to late March
Next dates: March 15, 2027 to March 29, 2027 (confirmed)
Summary: Spring break in the North Vancouver School District runs from Monday 15 March to Easter Monday 29 March 2027, so families on Vancouver's North Shore have two full weeks off. Book ski lessons and camps early for that fortnight.

The North Vancouver School District's 2026/27 school calendars give spring break from 15 to 29 March. Good Friday on 26 March and Easter Monday on 29 March fall inside it. Classes return on Tuesday 30 March. Calgary's public schools break from 20 to 29 March, so Alberta families arrive for the second week. Mt Seymour anticipates staying open until 4 April 2027.

Q: When is spring break 2027 in North Vancouver?
A: Spring break in the North Vancouver School District runs from 15 to 29 March 2027 and takes in Good Friday and Easter Monday. Schools reopen on Tuesday 30 March 2027.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://norgate.sd44.ca/media/nvsd/nvsd---schools/nvsd---norgate-xwemelchx27stn-community-elementary/content-assets/documents/NXCE-Calendar-Dates-2026-27.pdf https://www.cbe.ab.ca/documents/2026-2027-Instructional-Calendar.pdf https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/statutory-holidays https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hours-of-operation

### BMO Vancouver Marathon
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/bmo-vancouver-marathon
Type: Event
Also known as: Vancouver Marathon, BMO Vancouver Half Marathon, Vancouver marathon 2027
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Kind: Race
When: The first Sunday of May
Next dates: May 2, 2027 (confirmed)
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Park to West Pender Street
Entry opens: Registration for the 2027 race was open on 16 October 2026, and every event has a capacity limit. Race Roster lists the marathon with a shirt at $190, the half at $150 and the 8 km at $60, before taxes and an online fee it doesn't name, so this page prints no total.
Courses: Marathon (8:30 am start at Queen Elizabeth Park, six-hour limit) (42.195 km); Half marathon (7 am start at Queen Elizabeth Park, three-hour limit) (21.0975 km); 8 km race (8 km)
Website: https://bmovanmarathon.ca/
Summary: The BMO Vancouver Marathon runs on Sunday 2 May 2027 from Queen Elizabeth Park to West Pender Street downtown, and it suits runners who want a point-to-point course past the beaches and around the Stanley Park seawall. Every event has a capacity limit, and registration for 2027 was open on 16 October 2026.

The marathon starts at 8:30 am at Queen Elizabeth Park on Midlothian Avenue and runs through Pacific Spirit Park to the halfway point at Spanish Banks West. It then crosses the Burrard Bridge and goes the full length of the Stanley Park seawall to the finish on West Pender Street between Bute and Thurlow. Runners get six hours and must pass 30 km within four.
The half marathon leaves the same start at 7 am and crosses the Cambie Street Bridge past BC Place and Science World. It comes back through Chinatown and Yaletown and loops Stanley Park to the same finish, and the organizer calls it a fast, downhill course with a three-hour limit. An 8 km race and a kids' race round out the programme.

Tips:
- Read the organizer's road closures page before race morning, since the courses cross much of the West Side and downtown.

Q: When is the BMO Vancouver Marathon 2027?
A: The BMO Vancouver Marathon runs on Sunday 2 May 2027. The half marathon starts at 7 am and the marathon at 8:30 am, and both leave from Queen Elizabeth Park.
Q: Where does the BMO Vancouver Marathon finish?
A: The BMO Vancouver Marathon and half marathon both finish on West Pender Street between Bute and Thurlow streets in downtown Vancouver.
Q: How long are the BMO Vancouver Marathon courses?
A: BMO Vancouver Marathon publishes 3 courses: Marathon (8:30 am start at Queen Elizabeth Park, six-hour limit) at 42.195 km, Half marathon (7 am start at Queen Elizabeth Park, three-hour limit) at 21.0975 km, 8 km race at 8 km, by the organiser's figures.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://bmovanmarathon.ca/ https://bmovanmarathon.ca/marathon https://bmovanmarathon.ca/halfmarathon https://bmovanmarathon.ca/register https://raceroster.com/events/2027/118954/2027-bmo-vancouver-marathon

### Bald eagles at Brackendale
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/brackendale-eagles
Type: Event
Also known as: Brackendale eagle season, Squamish eagle viewing, Brackendale bald eagles, Eagle Run eagles
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: Eagle Run dyke, Government Road, across from 41015 Government Road, Brackendale, Squamish, BC
Status: seasonal
Coordinates: 49.74910, -123.14180
Kind: Season
When: November to January; the peak is November and December
Venue: The Eagle Run dyke on the Squamish River
Website: https://bcparks.ca/brackendale-eagles-park/
Summary: Bald eagles gather on the Squamish River at Brackendale from November to January and peak in November and December. The season suits anyone with binoculars and a dry jacket on the drive to Squamish, and you watch from the Eagle Run dyke on Government Road because Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park closes to recreation from 1 October to 31 March.

BC Parks puts the peak in November and December and says good numbers stay into January. The salmon runs and the weather decide how many come. The Squamish Valley set a world record of 3,769 eagles in the 1994 winter count. Counts since then have averaged about 1,300.
The viewing area on the municipal dyke across from the Easter Seals Camp at 41015 Government Road has a shelter and interpretive signs. EagleWatch volunteers help visitors there through the season. The provincial park across the river has no road access, and it closes to everything except fishing from 1 October to 31 March while the eagles are there.

Tips:
- Stay on the dyke and keep your voice low, since BC Parks asks people to watch the eagles from outside the park boundary.

Q: When is the best time to see eagles in Brackendale?
A: BC Parks says November and December are the peak for bald eagles at Brackendale, and good numbers stay into January. Watch from the Eagle Run dyke on Government Road in Squamish.
Q: Can you go into Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park in winter?
A: No. Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park closes to recreation other than fishing from 1 October to 31 March, so visitors watch from the Eagle Run dyke outside the park.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/brackendale-eagles-park/

### Calgary Board of Education spring break
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/calgary-spring-break
Type: Event
Also known as: Calgary spring break 2027, CBE spring break
Kind: Holiday
When: Ten days in the second half of March
Next dates: March 20, 2027 to March 29, 2027 (confirmed)
Summary: The Calgary Board of Education's spring break runs from Saturday 20 March to Monday 29 March 2027. It overlaps the second week of BC's spring break and the Easter weekend. Expect more Alberta families at Whistler and on the hills of Vancouver's North Shore that week.

The CBE's 2026/27 calendar ends classes on Thursday 18 March and makes Friday 19 March a non-instruction day. Spring break follows from 20 to 29 March with Good Friday on 26 March inside it, and classes resume on Tuesday 30 March. The same calendar sets a fall break from 11 to 15 November 2026 and a winter break from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Q: When is Calgary spring break 2027?
A: Calgary Board of Education schools break from 20 to 29 March 2027, and classes resume on Tuesday 30 March. Good Friday on 26 March falls inside the break.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/documents/2026-2027-Instructional-Calendar.pdf

### Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/canyon-lights
Type: Event
Also known as: Canyon Lights, Capilano Canyon Lights, Capilano Christmas lights
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Edgemont Village
Address: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
Coordinates: 49.34270, -123.11600
Kind: Lights
When: Late November to early January, every evening except Christmas Day
Next dates: November 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027 (confirmed)
Hours: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park opens 11 am to 9 pm through Canyon Lights and lets guests stay for an hour after closing.
Venue: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Entry: $76.95 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.capbridge.com/canyon-lights/
Summary: Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver suits families and couples who want to cross a lit rainforest canyon after dark, and it runs from 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 with the park open 11 am to 9 pm daily except Christmas Day. Parking at the park is limited, so take the free shuttle on peak nights.

Lights hang along the suspension bridge over the Capilano River and up into the Treetops Adventure and the Cliffwalk. In the forest, WILDLIGHT projects 3D wildlife onto the rainforest, and a black bear and a great horned owl appear among the trees. The Trading Post sets up a North Pole photo spot with Santa's sleigh and reindeer, and Winter Rainforest Explorers gives kids a sticker hunt beside a holiday market.
Regular admission or an annual pass covers Canyon Lights, and BC annual passholders reserve a time online before they come. The Cliff House Restaurant & Bar pours hot chocolate to live festive music. Ticket prices and the shuttle timetable sit on Capilano's own pages.

Tips:
- Arrive before dusk to see the canyon in the last daylight and stay on for the lights. British Columbia keeps its clocks at UTC−7 from November 2026, so sunset comes about an hour later than in past winters.

Q: When is Canyon Lights 2026?
A: Canyon Lights runs at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver from 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. The park opens from 11 am to 9 pm and closes on 25 December.
Q: Is Canyon Lights included in Capilano Suspension Bridge Park admission?
A: Yes. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park includes Canyon Lights in regular admission and in its annual pass, and BC annual passholders reserve a time online first.
Q: Is Capilano Suspension Bridge Park open on Christmas Day?
A: No. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park closes on 25 December during Canyon Lights.
Q: What are the opening hours of Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?
A: Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–21:00.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://www.capbridge.com/canyon-lights/ https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx https://fanvancouver.com/vancouver/christmas-lights/ https://www.capbridge.com/tickets-and-hours/

### Salmon returns on the Capilano River
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/capilano-salmon-run
Type: Event
Also known as: Capilano salmon run, Capilano River salmon, Capilano River Hatchery salmon
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver, BC
Status: seasonal. The Capilano River Hatchery is closed to visitors for construction from 1 October 2026 until further notice.
Coordinates: 49.36020, -123.11050
Kind: Season
When: Chinook in October and November, coho from June to November and steelhead in March and April
Venue: Capilano River Regional Park
Website: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/capilano-river-regional-park
Summary: Adult salmon return up the Capilano River in North Vancouver from June to November, and chinook join the coho in October and November. The run suits walkers on the river trails of Capilano River Regional Park, and the Capilano River Hatchery is closed to visitors from 1 October 2026 for construction.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada gives adult coho from June to November and adult chinook from October to November. Steelhead come back in March and April. The hatchery at 4500 Capilano Park Road sits inside Capilano River Regional Park, and DFO says it is closed to visitors until further notice while it goes through major renovations. Metro Vancouver dates the closure from 1 October 2026.
Several trails in the park are closed or detoured this autumn. Bridge construction blocks the Capilano Pacific Trail and Rabbit Lane, and Brothers Creek Bridge is shut after a falling tree damaged it. Expect delays on the Coho Loop Trail while Metro Vancouver replaces the Cable Pool platform, and read the park's notices before you set out.

Q: When can you see salmon in the Capilano River?
A: Fisheries and Oceans Canada says adult coho return to the Capilano River from June to November and chinook in October and November. Steelhead follow in March and April.
Q: Is the Capilano River Hatchery open to visitors?
A: No. The Capilano River Hatchery is closed to the public for construction from 1 October 2026, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it stays closed until further notice.
Q: When is Salmon returns on the Capilano River?
A: Salmon returns on the Capilano River takes place chinook in October and November, coho from June to November and steelhead in March and April.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sep-pmvs/hatcheries-ecloseries/capilano-eng.html https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/capilano-river-regional-park

### Carol Ships Parade of Lights
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/carol-ships-parade-of-lights
Type: Event
Also known as: Carol Ships, Vancouver Christmas boats, Christmas ships Vancouver, Deep Cove carol ships
Status: seasonal. The 2026 route schedule had not been published by 16 October 2026.
Kind: Lights
When: Friday and Saturday evenings from late November to about 20 December, mostly 7 pm to 9 pm
Next dates: December 6, 2025 (confirmed)
Venue: Vancouver harbour, English Bay and Indian Arm shorelines
Summary: The Carol Ships Parade of Lights sends lit-up boats past English Bay and Deep Cove on December evenings, and it suits anyone happy to stand on a cold shoreline for a free show. The 2026 route schedule was unpublished on 16 October 2026, and fog or rough weather keeps the boats in.

Boat owners string their vessels with lights and sail set routes on Friday and Saturday nights. FanVancouver says the 2025 sailings ran from 29 November to 20 December and mostly kept to 7 pm to 9 pm. It points viewers to the English Bay seawall and to Ambleside in West Van. Watching from shore costs nothing.
On Vancouver's North Shore the boats loop past Deep Cove a couple of times. North Vancouver Recreation & Culture lit a bonfire in Panorama Park for the 2025 sail-past on Saturday 6 December and laid on live music and hot drinks from 7 pm to 9 pm. The boats pass in the distance and stay in view for only a few minutes, so be at the water before 7 pm.

Q: When are the Carol Ships in Vancouver in 2026?
A: The Carol Ships had not published their 2026 route schedule by 16 October 2026. In 2025 the sailings ran on Friday and Saturday evenings from 29 November to 20 December and mostly kept to 7 pm to 9 pm.
Q: Where can you watch the Carol Ships?
A: FanVancouver points viewers to the English Bay seawall and to Ambleside in West Vancouver. On the night of North Vancouver's Deep Cove bonfire the boats also loop past Panorama Park.
Q: Do the Carol Ships sail in bad weather?
A: No. FamilyFun Canada's listing for the 2025 sail-pasts says the boats stay in when it is foggy or the weather turns.
Q: When is Carol Ships Parade of Lights?
A: Carol Ships Parade of Lights takes place friday and Saturday evenings from late November to about 20 December, mostly 7 pm to 9 pm. The latest dates we have are December 6, 2025, confirmed.
Q: Is Carol Ships Parade of Lights open all year?
A: Carol Ships Parade of Lights opens for part of the year. The 2026 route schedule had not been published by 16 October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://fanvancouver.com/vancouver/christmas-lights/ https://vancouversbestplaces.com/events-calendar/festivals-and-events/vancouver-carol-ships-parades/carol-ships-shoreline-celebration/ https://www.nvrc.ca/notices-events-blog/events-calendar/bonfire-deep-cove https://www.familyfuncanada.com/vancouver/?p=377959

### Chinatown Spring Festival Parade
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/chinatown-spring-festival-parade
Type: Event
Also known as: Vancouver Lunar New Year Parade, Lunar New Year Parade, Chinese New Year parade Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Address: Millennium Gate, West Pender Street at Taylor Street, Vancouver, BC
Status: seasonal. The 2027 parade had not been announced by 16 October 2026.
Coordinates: 49.28070, -123.10530
Kind: Festival
When: The Sunday morning after Lunar New Year
Next dates: February 7, 2027 (projected from past years)
Hours: In 2026 the parade started at 11 am and took about three hours, and road closures ran from 8 am to 5 pm.
Venue: Chinatown, from the Millennium Gate to Keefer and Carrall streets
Summary: The Chinatown Spring Festival Parade marks Lunar New Year in Vancouver's Chinatown, and it suits families willing to stand on a cold kerb for a three-hour Sunday parade. The 2027 parade is projected for Sunday 7 February because Lunar New Year's Day falls on Saturday 6 February, and nobody had announced it by 16 October 2026.

The 2026 parade was the 52nd. It left the Millennium Gate at West Pender and Taylor streets at 11 am and ran along East Pender Street and Gore Avenue. After 1.3 km and about three hours it finished at Keefer and Carrall streets. The City of Vancouver counts it among several Lunar New Year events across the city.
Road closures covered more than a dozen streets around the route from 8 am to 5 pm, and Pender and Main were among them. Alleys and private parkades inside the parade area shut too. The City asks people to walk, bike, roll or take transit to the parade. Stadium–Chinatown Station on the Expo Line is the closest SkyTrain stop.

Q: When is the Vancouver Lunar New Year parade in 2027?
A: The Chinatown Spring Festival Parade is projected for Sunday 7 February 2027 because Lunar New Year's Day falls the day before. The City of Vancouver had not announced it by 16 October 2026.
Q: What time does the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade start?
A: The 2026 Chinatown Spring Festival Parade started at 11 am at the Millennium Gate and took about three hours.
Q: What is the route of the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade?
A: In 2026 the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade ran 1.3 km from the Millennium Gate at West Pender and Taylor streets along East Pender Street and Gore Avenue to Keefer and Carrall streets.
Q: Is Chinatown Spring Festival Parade open all year?
A: Chinatown Spring Festival Parade opens for part of the year. The 2027 parade had not been announced by 16 October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/52nd-annual-lunar-new-year-parade-feb-2026.aspx https://www.hko.gov.hk/en/gts/time/calendar/pdf/files/2027e.pdf https://fanvancouver.com/vancouver/lunar-new-year/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/930764131

### Crankworx Whistler
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/crankworx-whistler
Type: Event
Also known as: Crankworx, Crankworx Whistler 2027, Whistler mountain bike festival
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Status: seasonal. Crankworx had listed no 2027 Whistler dates by 16 October 2026.
Kind: Sport
When: Ten days in the second half of July
Next dates: July 16, 2027 to July 25, 2027 (confirmed)
Venue: Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Whistler Olympic Plaza and Creekside
Entry: Free
Website: https://www.crankworx.com/whistler/
Summary: Crankworx Whistler fills the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and the village with ten days of mountain bike racing each summer, and it suits riders and fans who can live with crowds and trail closures in the bike park. The 2026 festival ran from 24 July to 2 August, and the 2027 festival runs from 16 to 25 July.

The 2026 festival ran the Canadian Open Enduro across the valley and the bike park on 26 July and the Specialized Canadian Open DH on the 1199 trail. Whip-Off World took over the Boneyard on 31 July, and the Rhapsody Slopestyle and the Crabapple Hits World Championships closed the festival on 2 August. Deep Summer and Dirt Diaries screened live in Olympic Plaza, and Kidsworx ran races and skills events for young riders.
Whistler Blackcomb warned riders to expect daily trail closures and delayed access in parts of the bike park during the festival. Lot 8 closed for the whole event in 2026. Downhill spectators parked free at the Creekside parkade, and free shuttles ran between Legends Hotel and Timing Flats on 30 and 31 July.

Tips:
- Wildfire smoke and fire closures shape Sea to Sky plans from July to September, so check BC's air quality advisories before the drive up.

Q: When is Crankworx Whistler 2027?
A: Crankworx Whistler 2027 runs from 16 to 25 July, by Crankworx's own event list. The 2026 festival ran from 24 July to 2 August.
Q: Is the Whistler Mountain Bike Park open during Crankworx?
A: Yes. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park stays open during Crankworx, and Whistler Blackcomb warned of daily trail closures and delayed access in parts of the park in 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://www.crankworx.com/whistler/ https://blog.whistlerblackcomb.com/?p=1707 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/statutory-holidays https://www.crankworx.com/news/get-ready-crankworx-whistler-kicks-off-tomorrow/ https://www.crankworx.com/whistler/spectator-info/

### Cypress Mountain opening day
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/cypress-mountain-opening
Type: Event
Also known as: Cypress opening day, Cypress Mountain opening 2026/27
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9
Status: seasonal. Cypress had posted no 2026/27 opening day by 16 October 2026, so the date stays projected until the hill announces its own.
Coordinates: 49.39730, -123.20360
Kind: Season
When: Late November to late December, once the snow allows
Next dates: November 28, 2026 (projected from past years)
Venue: Cypress Mountain
Website: https://www.cypressmountain.com/
Summary: OnTheSnow projects Saturday 28 November 2026 as Cypress Mountain's opening day in West Vancouver. That is the earliest date projected for any of the three ski hills on Vancouver's North Shore, and it stays a projection until Cypress posts a date of its own.

Cypress had not posted an opening day when we checked its site on 16 October 2026. Its 2026/27 downhill season passes were on sale, along with passes for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Last winter the hill opened on 20 December 2025 and ran until 12 April 2026. That opening came more than three weeks after this year's projected date.

Tips:
- Watch cypressmountain.com through November, because the hill announces its opening there once the snow comes.

Q: When does Cypress Mountain open for 2026/27?
A: Cypress Mountain had not announced its 2026/27 opening day by 16 October 2026. OnTheSnow projects Saturday 28 November 2026, and Cypress opened last season on 20 December 2025.
Q: When is Cypress Mountain opening day?
A: Cypress Mountain opening day takes place late November to late December, once the snow allows. The next dates we have are November 28, 2026, projected from past years.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.onthesnow.com/vancouver/projected-openings https://www.cypressmountain.com/ https://www.cypressmountain.com/hours https://vancouversbestplaces.com/lower-mainland-ski-hills/cypress/

### Dine Out Vancouver Festival
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/dine-out-vancouver
Type: Event
Also known as: Dine Out Vancouver, Dine Out, Vancouver restaurant week
Status: seasonal. The 2027 dates had not been announced by 16 October 2026.
Kind: Food
When: About 18 days from the third week of January into early February
Next dates: January 21, 2026 to February 8, 2026 (confirmed)
Venue: Restaurants across Metro Vancouver
Website: https://www.dineoutvancouver.com/
Summary: The Dine Out Vancouver Festival suits food lovers planning a winter trip to Vancouver. More than 350 restaurants served set menus from $25 when the 2026 edition ran from 21 January to 8 February, and the 2027 dates were unannounced on 16 October 2026.

Destination Vancouver's festival reached its 24th year in 2026. More than 350 restaurants put on set menus starting at $25, and over 20 ticketed events ran alongside them. They stretched from a dumpling hop in Chinatown to a dinner aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Event tickets went on sale on 1 December 2025, and the restaurant list and menus came out on 12 January.
Partner hotels offered up to a $250 prepaid Mastercard with a two-night stay during the 2026 festival. Destination Vancouver published its 2024 dates in October 2023, so watch dineoutvancouver.com this autumn for the 2027 announcement.

Q: When is Dine Out Vancouver 2027?
A: Dine Out Vancouver had not announced its 2027 dates by 16 October 2026. The 2026 festival ran from 21 January to 8 February 2026.
Q: How much are Dine Out Vancouver menus?
A: Daily Hive's festival preview says Dine Out Vancouver's 2026 set menus started at $25, and more than 350 restaurants took part.
Q: Is Dine Out Vancouver Festival open all year?
A: Dine Out Vancouver Festival opens for part of the year. The 2027 dates had not been announced by 16 October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.dineoutvancouver.com/ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/dine-out-vancouver-2026 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/dine-out-vancouver-2024

### Easter long weekend
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/easter-long-weekend
Type: Event
Also known as: Easter 2027, Good Friday 2027
Kind: Holiday
When: Good Friday to Easter Monday, in late March or April
Next dates: March 26, 2027 to March 29, 2027 (confirmed)
Summary: Easter comes early in 2027. Good Friday falls on 26 March and Easter Monday on 29 March, so the long weekend lands inside BC's school spring break. British Columbia's statutory holiday list includes Good Friday and leaves out Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

The North Vancouver School District's spring break runs from 15 to 29 March 2027 and takes in Good Friday and Easter Monday. Calgary's public schools are off from 20 to 29 March. With both breaks on the calendar, book ferries and rooms well ahead. Mt Seymour anticipates staying open until 4 April 2027.

Q: Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in BC?
A: No. Easter Monday and Easter Sunday both stay off British Columbia's list of statutory holidays. Good Friday on 26 March 2027 is on it.
Q: When is Easter 2027?
A: Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027. Good Friday is 26 March, and Easter Monday is 29 March.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/statutory-holidays https://norgate.sd44.ca/media/nvsd/nvsd---schools/nvsd---norgate-xwemelchx27stn-community-elementary/content-assets/documents/NXCE-Calendar-Dates-2026-27.pdf https://www.cbe.ab.ca/documents/2026-2027-Instructional-Calendar.pdf https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hours-of-operation

### Eleven Painters Start a War at the Audain Art Museum
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/eleven-painters-start-a-war
Type: Event
Also known as: Eleven Painters Start a War, Painters Eleven Audain
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1N3
Coordinates: 50.11820, -122.95280
Kind: Art
When: A touring exhibition from November to May
Next dates: November 20, 2026 to May 3, 2027 (confirmed)
Hours: The Audain Art Museum closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Venue: Audain Art Museum
Entry: $22 per adult (2026)
Website: https://audainartmuseum.com/exhibitions/eleven-painters-start-a-war/
Summary: Eleven Painters Start a War at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler runs from 20 November 2026 to 3 May 2027 and suits anyone curious about how abstract painting forced its way into galleries against the art establishment. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery organized the touring show with Tom Smart as curator, and the museum closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The exhibition follows Painters Eleven. The group of abstract painters prized creative freedom and a range of approaches, and its members refused to settle into aesthetic complacency. They helped bring abstraction into galleries and public view in the face of strong opposition from the established art world.
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery organized the show and sends it on tour, and the Audain secured more works for its Whistler run. Tom Hodgson's Light & Shade (1956) is among the paintings the museum shows on its page. Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness runs in the same building until 12 April 2027.

Q: When is Eleven Painters Start a War at the Audain Art Museum?
A: Eleven Painters Start a War runs at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler from 20 November 2026 to 3 May 2027.
Q: Who organized Eleven Painters Start a War?
A: The Beaverbrook Art Gallery organized and circulates Eleven Painters Start a War with Tom Smart as curator, and the Audain Art Museum added works for its Whistler showing.
Q: What are the opening hours of Eleven Painters Start a War at the Audain Art Museum?
A: Eleven Painters Start a War at the Audain Art Museum is open the Audain Art Museum closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://audainartmuseum.com/exhibitions/eleven-painters-start-a-war/ https://audainartmuseum.com/visit/ https://audainartmuseum.com/tickets/

### Family Day and Presidents' Day weekend
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/family-day-presidents-day
Type: Event
Also known as: BC Family Day 2027, Presidents' Day weekend, Seattle mid-winter break
Kind: Holiday
When: The weekend before the third Monday of February
Next dates: February 13, 2027 to February 15, 2027 (confirmed)
Summary: Family Day in British Columbia and Presidents' Day in the United States both fall on Monday 15 February 2027, so the weekend of 13 to 15 February brings families from both sides of the border to the ski hills. Seattle Public Schools stay closed through 19 February for mid-winter break.

Whistler Blackcomb lists 13 and 14 February 2027 among its peak-price days, and Mt Seymour counts 13 to 15 February as holidays on its calendar. Alberta's Family Day lands on the same Monday. The Calgary Board of Education adds its teachers' convention on 11 and 12 February, so Calgary families get five days off from 11 to 15 February.
British Columbia stays at UTC−7 all year from November 2026. That puts BC an hour ahead of Washington until the US moves its clocks forward on 14 March 2027. Allow for the hour when you time the drive north to the border.

Q: When is Family Day in BC in 2027?
A: Family Day in British Columbia falls on Monday 15 February 2027. It is a statutory holiday, and US Presidents' Day falls on the same day.
Q: When is Seattle's mid-winter break in 2027?
A: Seattle Public Schools take their mid-winter break from Presidents' Day on 15 February to 19 February 2027.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/statutory-holidays https://www.seattleschools.org/news/school-calendar/ https://www.cbe.ab.ca/documents/2026-2027-Instructional-Calendar.pdf https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hours-of-operation https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/passes/whistler-blackcomb-day-pass.aspx

### Grouse Mountain ski opening
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/grouse-mountain-opening
Type: Event
Also known as: Grouse opening day, Grouse Mountain opening day 2026/27
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Status: seasonal. Grouse had posted no 2026/27 ski opening day by 16 October 2026, so the date stays projected until it does.
Coordinates: 49.37910, -123.08270
Kind: Season
When: Mid to late December, once the snow allows
Next dates: December 18, 2026 (projected from past years)
Venue: Grouse Mountain
Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/
Summary: OnTheSnow projects Friday 18 December 2026 as Grouse Mountain's ski and snowboard opening day in North Vancouver, and Grouse had posted no date of its own by 16 October 2026. Last winter the lifts started turning on 19 December 2025.

Grouse runs sightseeing all year, so the Blue Grouse Gondola and Peak of Christmas operate for weeks before the ski lifts start. The Red Skyride closed on 28 September 2026 for new cabins, and the gondola carries everyone up until it returns. Grouse's early-bird winter pass prices go up on 5 November 2026.

Q: When does Grouse Mountain open for skiing in 2026?
A: Grouse Mountain had not announced its 2026/27 ski opening by 16 October 2026. OnTheSnow projects Friday 18 December 2026, and Grouse opened last season on 19 December 2025.
Q: When is Grouse Mountain ski opening?
A: Grouse Mountain ski opening takes place mid to late December, once the snow allows. The next dates we have are December 18, 2026, projected from past years.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.onthesnow.com/vancouver/projected-openings https://www.grousemountain.com/ https://www.grousemountain.com/news/friday-marks-the-start-of-ski-and-ride-season-at-grouse-mountain-resort https://www.grousemountain.com/news/iconic-red-skyride-gets-an-upgrade-with-new-tram-cabins

### Lights of Hope at St. Paul's Hospital
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/lights-of-hope
Type: Event
Also known as: Lights of Hope, St. Paul's Lights of Hope, Lights of Hope Burrard Street
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.28060, -123.12890
Kind: Lights
When: A launch night with fireworks in mid-November, then lights on the hospital's Burrard Street front through the holidays
Next dates: November 12, 2026 (confirmed)
Venue: St. Paul's Hospital on Burrard Street
Website: https://helpstpauls.com/lights-of-hope/
Summary: Lights of Hope at St. Paul's Hospital switches on with fireworks on Thursday 12 November 2026 for the last time on Burrard Street, and the launch suits anyone in downtown Vancouver that evening. The foundation's page gives no start time, so check it on the day.

St. Paul's Foundation hangs Lights of Hope across the front of St. Paul's Hospital at 1081 Burrard Street to raise money for the hospital. Its page calls 12 November 2026 the final Lights of Hope celebration night on Burrard Street and promises fireworks with the fundraising. The foundation ties the farewell to the opening of the new hospital in early 2027, and FanVancouver lists the launch as free to attend.
A gift of $1,000 or more puts the donor's name in lights on a star, and teams that raise $1,000 together can fundraise for a star of their own.

Q: When is Lights of Hope 2026 at St. Paul's Hospital?
A: Lights of Hope 2026 launches on Thursday 12 November 2026 at St. Paul's Hospital on Burrard Street in Vancouver. St. Paul's Foundation promises fireworks for the night.
Q: Is 2026 the last Lights of Hope on Burrard Street?
A: Yes. St. Paul's Foundation calls the 12 November 2026 launch the final Lights of Hope celebration night on Burrard Street.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://helpstpauls.com/lights-of-hope/ https://fanvancouver.com/vancouver/christmas-lights/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/51185697

### Mount Seymour opening day
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/mount-seymour-opening
Type: Event
Also known as: Mt Seymour opening day, Seymour opening 2026/27
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 1700 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L3
Status: seasonal
Coordinates: 49.36540, -122.94830
Kind: Season
When: Early to late December, once the snow allows
Next dates: December 11, 2026 (announced)
Venue: Mount Seymour
Website: https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hours-of-operation
Summary: Mount Seymour anticipates opening for the 2026/27 season on Friday 11 December 2026 and closing on 4 April 2027, and it is the only one of the three hills on Vancouver's North Shore to post its own date so far. Snow decides both dates, and last winter the hill opened on 20 December 2025.

Mt Seymour's anticipated opening on its hours page comes eight days before OnTheSnow's projection of 19 December. The hill counts 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 and 13 to 15 February 2027 as holidays on its calendar. Its 2026/27 season pass sale was running in October.

Q: When does Mount Seymour open in 2026?
A: Mt Seymour anticipates opening on Friday 11 December 2026 and closing on 4 April 2027. It opened the 2025/26 season on 20 December 2025.
Q: When is Mount Seymour opening day?
A: Mount Seymour opening day takes place early to late December, once the snow allows. The next dates we have are December 11, 2026, announced.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hours-of-operation https://web.archive.org/web/20260123224116/https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hours-of-operation https://www.onthesnow.com/vancouver/projected-openings

### Ore & Orcas at the Britannia Mine Museum
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/ore-and-orcas
Type: Event
Also known as: Ore and Orcas, Britannia Mine Museum orca exhibit, Britannia killer whale skeleton
Region: Squamish
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Address: 150 Copper Drive, Britannia Beach, BC
Coordinates: 49.62310, -123.20400
Kind: Art
When: A winter exhibit from early November to the end of February
Next dates: November 2, 2026 to February 28, 2027 (confirmed)
Hours: The exhibit keeps the Britannia Mine Museum's own hours.
Venue: The Terra Lab at the Britannia Mine Museum
Entry: $34.36 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/ore-and-orcas
Summary: Ore & Orcas at the Britannia Mine Museum on Howe Sound puts a real killer whale skeleton at the centre of a temporary exhibit from 2 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, and it suits families on a winter drive up Highway 99. Museum admission covers it, so there's no extra ticket to buy.

The temporary exhibit fills the museum's Terra Lab and follows copper contamination through Howe Sound's marine food chain from plankton up to the predators. It also shows how the clean-up work now protects the ecosystem. Preserved rockfish and salmon from Howe Sound sit beside the orca.
The Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society found the killer whale in August 1997. Its team preserved her bones and built them into a travelling education display. The Redd Fish Restoration Society owns the skeleton now. The museum suggests ending a visit in the Terra Lab after the underground tour and the BOOM! show.

Q: Is Ore & Orcas included in Britannia Mine Museum admission?
A: Yes. The Britannia Mine Museum includes Ore & Orcas with museum admission from 2 November 2026 to 28 February 2027.
Q: Is there a real orca skeleton at the Britannia Mine Museum?
A: Yes. Ore & Orcas displays a real killer whale skeleton that the Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society found in August 1997 and built into a travelling education display.
Q: When is Ore & Orcas at the Britannia Mine Museum?
A: Ore & Orcas at the Britannia Mine Museum takes place a winter exhibit from early November to the end of February. The next dates we have are November 2, 2026 to February 28, 2027, confirmed.
Q: What are the opening hours of Ore & Orcas at the Britannia Mine Museum?
A: Ore & Orcas at the Britannia Mine Museum is open the exhibit keeps the Britannia Mine Museum's own hours.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/ore-and-orcas https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/plan-your-visit

### Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/peak-of-christmas
Type: Event
Also known as: Peak of Christmas, Grouse Mountain Christmas, Santa at Grouse Mountain
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Coordinates: 49.37910, -123.08270
Kind: Festival
When: The third week of November to Christmas Eve
Next dates: November 20, 2026 to December 24, 2026 (confirmed)
Hours: Elf Headquarters opens 10 am to 8 pm daily and 10 am to 4 pm on 24 and 25 December. Reindeer talks with Vixen run at noon and 3 pm each day.
Venue: The top of Grouse Mountain
Entry: $89 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/peak-of-christmas
Summary: Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver puts Santa's Workshop and a skating pond at the top of the mountain from 20 November to 24 December 2026, and it suits families with young children. Sleigh rides need a proper snow base, so they run only when conditions allow.

Grouse folds Peak of Christmas into a Mountain Admission ticket, an annual pass, a winter season pass or a ski lift ticket, so the gondola ride up covers the whole programme. Santa sees visitors in his workshop at the top. Photos with him cost $5 each at the Peak Chalet kiosks, and the money goes to Family Services of the North Shore. Breakfast with Santa runs at Altitudes Bistro, and reservations had not opened by mid-October.
The Light Walk loops the lit trails around Blue Grouse Lake. Skates rent for $10 for adults and $6 for children at the mountaintop pond. The Sliding Zone grooms two lanes, and since you can't bring your own sled, a run there costs $5 to get in plus $5 for a sled from the Fireside Hut, with timeslots at weekends. Theatre in the Sky shows Christmas short films, and Vixen the reindeer comes out for talks at noon and 3 pm. Sleigh rides leave from behind Santa's Workshop once the snow is deep enough.

Tips:
- Grouse's Red Skyride closed on 28 September 2026 for new cabins, so everyone rides the Blue Grouse Gondola up this season.
- Grouse's early-bird winter pass prices go up on 5 November 2026, so buy before then if you plan several visits.

Q: When is Peak of Christmas 2026 at Grouse Mountain?
A: Peak of Christmas runs at Grouse Mountain from 20 November to 24 December 2026. Elf Headquarters opens from 10 am to 8 pm daily.
Q: Is Peak of Christmas included in Grouse Mountain admission?
A: Yes. Grouse Mountain includes Peak of Christmas with a Mountain Admission ticket, an annual pass, a winter season pass or a ski lift ticket. Rentals and photos with Santa cost extra.
Q: Are there sleigh rides at Grouse Mountain at Christmas?
A: Yes. Grouse Mountain runs sleigh rides from behind Santa's Workshop during Peak of Christmas once there is enough snow base.
Q: What are the opening hours of Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain?
A: Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain is open elf Headquarters opens 10 am to 8 pm daily and 10 am to 4 pm on 24 and 25 December. Reindeer talks with Vixen run at noon and 3 pm each day.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://www.grousemountain.com/peak-of-christmas https://www.grousemountain.com/news/iconic-red-skyride-gets-an-upgrade-with-new-tram-cabins https://www.grousemountain.com/ https://www.grousemountain.com/sliding-zone https://www.grousemountain.com/general-admission-membership

### PNE Fair
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/pne-fair
Type: Event
Also known as: Pacific National Exhibition, the PNE, PNE Fair 2027
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Hastings Park, Vancouver, BC
Status: seasonal. The PNE's 2026 page says the fair will be back in 2027 and gives no dates.
Coordinates: 49.28490, -123.03870
Kind: Festival
When: The last two and a half weeks of summer, up to Labour Day
Next dates: August 21, 2027 to September 6, 2027 (projected from past years)
Venue: Hastings Park and Playland
Website: https://www.pne.ca/
Summary: The PNE Fair runs at Hastings Park in East Vancouver for the last two and a half weeks of summer up to Labour Day, and it suits families who want rides and fair food in one long day out. The PNE had posted no 2027 dates by 16 October 2026, and the 2026 fair ran from 22 August to 7 September.

The 2026 fair closed on the Mondays of 24 and 31 August and opened its gates at 11 am. Summer Night Concerts played the new Freedom Mobile Arch, and the shows ran from Wizard of Oz On Ice to the SuperDogs in their 50th year. Playland's wooden roller coaster sits inside the grounds.
Guides disagreed on 2026 gate prices and on the last entry time, so read the PNE's own page once it posts the 2027 fair.

Q: When is the PNE Fair 2027?
A: The PNE had not announced its 2027 fair dates by 16 October 2026. The 2026 PNE Fair ran from 22 August to Labour Day on 7 September and closed on 24 and 31 August.
Q: Is PNE Fair open all year?
A: PNE Fair opens for part of the year. The PNE's 2026 page says the fair will be back in 2027 and gives no dates.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.pne.ca/fair2026-2/ https://www.pne.ca/ https://www.todocanada.ca/top-things-to-do-at-2026-pne-in-vancouver/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/361089198

### Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/polar-bear-swim
Type: Event
Also known as: Polar Bear Swim, English Bay Polar Bear Swim, New Year's Day swim Vancouver
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: West End
Address: English Bay Beach, Vancouver, BC
Status: seasonal
Coordinates: 49.28650, -123.14370
Kind: Festival
When: New Year's Day, with the official swim in the mid-afternoon
Next dates: January 1, 2027 (projected from past years)
Hours: In 2026 the beach event ran from 11:30 am to 4 pm, the programme began at 2 pm and the official swim went in at 2:30 pm.
Venue: English Bay Beach
Entry opens: Registration opens on the City of Vancouver's page before the swim and earns a commemorative certificate
Website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/polar-bear-swim.aspx
Summary: The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim fills English Bay Beach every New Year's Day, and it suits anyone who wants to start 2027 in water around 7°C with thousands of other swimmers. The City of Vancouver had not posted 2027 details by 16 October 2026, and the 2026 swim went in at 2:30 pm.

Peter Pantages led about 10 swimmers into English Bay on New Year's Day 1920, and the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club grew out of that first plunge. Registration hit a record 13,265 swimmers on 1 January 2025, when the water was 7°C and the air 6°C.
For the 106th swim the beach opened at 11:30 am, the programme started at 2 pm and everyone ran in together at 2:30 pm. Registering ahead gets you a commemorative certificate, and every swimmer collects a button beside the two warming tents afterwards. A 100-yard race heads for a marker buoy by the lifeguard boat. The beach also has a family area and an accessible mat down to the water.

Tips:
- Bring a towel and warm clothes for afterwards, and read the City's page for road closures and drone rules around English Bay before you go.

Q: When is the Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver?
A: The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim runs at English Bay Beach on 1 January each year. In 2026 the event ran from 11:30 am to 4 pm, and the official swim started at 2:30 pm.
Q: Do you need to register for the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim?
A: No. Swimmers can join the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim at English Bay on the day, and registering ahead with the City of Vancouver earns a commemorative certificate.
Q: How cold is the water at the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim?
A: The City of Vancouver recorded English Bay at 7°C for the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim in both 2024 and 2025. Its warmest recorded swim was 9°C in 1992.
Q: What are the opening hours of Vancouver Polar Bear Swim?
A: Vancouver Polar Bear Swim is open in 2026 the beach event ran from 11:30 am to 4 pm, the programme began at 2 pm and the official swim went in at 2:30 pm.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/polar-bear-swim.aspx https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/86340299

### PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/push-festival
Type: Event
Also known as: PuSh Festival, PuSh, PuSh Vancouver
Status: seasonal. PuSh had not published its 2027 programme or dates by 16 October 2026.
Kind: Art
When: Late January into the first week of February
Next dates: January 20, 2027 to February 7, 2027 (projected from past years)
Venue: Theatres and venues across Vancouver
Website: https://pushfestival.ca/
Summary: The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival brings experimental theatre and dance to Vancouver each winter, and it suits travellers who plan a late-January trip around the stage. PuSh had not posted its 2027 programme by 16 October 2026, and Festival Seekers lists the festival from 20 January to 7 February 2027.

Destination Vancouver says PuSh stages cutting-edge and experimental work across theatre and dance. PuSh says its work takes place mostly on the unceded territories of Coast Salish First Nations, and it names the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations among them.
Recent editions have run from late January into February. PuSh asks readers to subscribe to its newsletter for festival news, and its site carried calls for local performers and for its In Dialogue programme in October 2026.

Q: When is the PuSh Festival 2027?
A: PuSh had not announced its 2027 dates by 16 October 2026. Festival Seekers lists the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival from 20 January to 7 February 2027.
Q: Is PuSh International Performing Arts Festival open all year?
A: PuSh International Performing Arts Festival opens for part of the year. PuSh had not published its 2027 programme or dates by 16 October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://pushfestival.ca/ https://www.festivalseekers.com/festival/push-international-performing-arts-festival-2027-01-20 https://www.destinationvancouver.com/inspirations/festivals https://pushfestival.ca/call-for-local-performers-a-lest-de-nod/

### Winter skating at the Shipyards Skate Plaza
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/shipyards-skate-plaza
Type: Event
Also known as: Shipyards Skate Plaza, Shipyards ice rink, Shipyards skating rink, North Vancouver outdoor skating
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC
Status: seasonal. The City of North Vancouver says the rink reopens in late November 2026 and had not named the day by 16 October 2026.
Coordinates: 49.30980, -123.07900
Kind: Season
When: Late November to March, weather permitting
Venue: The Shipyards Skate Plaza
Website: https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards/Skate-Plaza
Summary: The Shipyards Skate Plaza in Lower Lonsdale suits families and anyone off the SeaBus who wants to skate by the harbour for free in their own skates. The City of North Vancouver reopens the rink in late November 2026, and it had not named the exact day by 16 October 2026.

The City of North Vancouver turns the Skate Plaza at the Shipyards into an outdoor rink each winter. Skating costs nothing in your own skates. Rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids while stocks last, and the desk takes debit and credit cards. Helmets and skate aids come free, and kids 12 and under must wear a helmet.
Last winter the rink opened on Friday 28 November 2025 and ran daily from noon to 8 pm into March. The ice closes for about 30 minutes of cleaning every two hours from 1:30 pm, with the last break at 5:30 pm, and rental skates stop going out at 7:30 pm. Evenings and weekends draw the crowds. The rink allows no figure skating or hockey, and food and drink stay off the ice. The City warns that weather or repairs can shut it without notice.
Private bookings start on 29 November 2026 and take the ice from Thursday to Sunday outside public hours.

Tips:
- Ride the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and walk a few minutes east along the waterfront to the rink.

Q: Is skating at the Shipyards free?
A: Yes. Skating at the Shipyards Skate Plaza in North Vancouver is free in your own skates, and rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids in 2026/27.
Q: When does the Shipyards rink open for 2026/27?
A: The City of North Vancouver says the Shipyards Skate Plaza reopens in late November 2026, and it had not named the day by 16 October 2026. Last winter the rink opened on 28 November 2025.
Q: When is Winter skating at the Shipyards Skate Plaza?
A: Winter skating at the Shipyards Skate Plaza takes place late November to March, weather permitting.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards/Skate-Plaza https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/News-Room/Whats-New/2025/11/20/Mark-Your-Calendars,-The-Holidays-Are-Coming-to-The-Shipyards! https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13675608151

### Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness at the Audain Art Museum
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/solstice-through-storm-and-stillness
Type: Event
Also known as: Solstice, Solstice Audain, Through Storm and Stillness
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1N3
Coordinates: 50.11820, -122.95280
Kind: Art
When: A winter exhibition from October to April
Next dates: October 2, 2026 to April 12, 2027 (confirmed)
Hours: The Audain Art Museum closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Venue: Audain Art Museum
Entry: $22 per adult (2026)
Website: https://audainartmuseum.com/exhibitions/solstice-through-storm-and-stillness/
Summary: Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler runs from 2 October 2026 to 12 April 2027 and suits skiers looking for a storm-day plan. Gordon Smith and Gathie Falk are among its artists, and the museum closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Assistant curator Cassidy Luteijn reads winter as a landscape and as a picture of getting through hard times, and she hangs turbulent scenes beside quieter ones. The show includes Gordon Smith's Winterscape (1991) and P4 (1994), Gathie Falk's bronze Arsenal (2015), Andrew Dadson's White Tree (2017) and Landon Mackenzie's Rose Snow and Pink Sky (a universe for Carl Hart) from 2014–15. Karin Bubaš and Kim Dorland are in it too.
The museum is naming its Upper Galleries the Gordon Smith Mezzanine for its tenth anniversary. Eleven Painters Start a War opens in the same building on 20 November 2026.

Q: When is Solstice on at the Audain Art Museum?
A: Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness runs at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler from 2 October 2026 to 12 April 2027.
Q: Which artists are in Solstice at the Audain Art Museum?
A: Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness includes work by Gordon Smith, Gathie Falk, Andrew Dadson, Landon Mackenzie, Karin Bubaš and Kim Dorland. Assistant curator Cassidy Luteijn put it together.
Q: When is Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness at the Audain Art Museum?
A: Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness at the Audain Art Museum takes place a winter exhibition from October to April. The latest dates we have are October 2, 2026 to April 12, 2027, confirmed.
Q: What are the opening hours of Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness at the Audain Art Museum?
A: Solstice: Through Storm & Stillness at the Audain Art Museum is open the Audain Art Museum closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://audainartmuseum.com/exhibitions/solstice-through-storm-and-stillness/ https://audainartmuseum.com/visit/ https://audainartmuseum.com/tickets/

### Spirit of the Season Festival
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/spirit-of-the-season-festival
Type: Event
Also known as: Shipyards tree lighting, North Vancouver Christmas tree lighting, Shipyards Christmas festival
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC
Status: seasonal. The City of North Vancouver had not set the 2026 date by 16 October 2026.
Coordinates: 49.30980, -123.07900
Kind: Festival
When: A Saturday evening in late November
Next dates: November 28, 2026 (projected from past years)
Hours: The 2025 festival ran from 4 pm to 8 pm, and the tree went up in lights between 4:20 and 4:45 pm.
Venue: The Shipyards and the foot of Lonsdale
Entry: Free
Website: https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/Annual-Events/Spirit-of-the-Season
Summary: The Spirit of the Season Festival at the Shipyards in North Vancouver suits families who want Santa and a tree lighting on one free evening by the harbour. The City of North Vancouver had not set the 2026 date by 16 October 2026, and the 2025 festival ran on Saturday 29 November from 4 pm to 8 pm.

In 2025 Santa and Mrs. Claus pulled up on a City fire truck at Shipbuilders' Square at 3:45 pm. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation (səlilwətaɬ) opened the evening at 4 pm with a welcome and song, and the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw) followed with its welcome and the Eagle Song Dancers. Mayor Linda Buchanan and Council then led everyone to the foot of Lonsdale to light the City's giant holiday tree.
The Shipyards Christmas Market ran from 11 am to 10 pm that day, and a holiday pop-up by the Vancouver Etsy Co. filled the Pipe Shop from 11 am to 5 pm. The whole festival was free.

Tips:
- Ride the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and walk a few minutes east to the Shipyards.

Q: When is the Shipyards tree lighting in 2026?
A: The City of North Vancouver had not announced the 2026 Spirit of the Season Festival date by 16 October 2026. The 2025 festival ran on Saturday 29 November, and the tree at the foot of Lonsdale lit up between 4:20 and 4:45 pm.
Q: Is the Spirit of the Season Festival free?
A: Yes. The City of North Vancouver's Spirit of the Season Festival at the Shipyards was free for everyone in 2025.
Q: What are the opening hours of Spirit of the Season Festival?
A: Spirit of the Season Festival is open the 2025 festival ran from 4 pm to 8 pm, and the tree went up in lights between 4:20 and 4:45 pm.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/Annual-Events/Spirit-of-the-Season https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/News-Room/Whats-New/2025/11/20/Mark-Your-Calendars,-The-Holidays-Are-Coming-to-The-Shipyards!

### US Thanksgiving weekend
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/us-thanksgiving
Type: Event
Also known as: American Thanksgiving, US Thanksgiving 2026
Kind: Holiday
When: The fourth Thursday of November and the weekend after it
Next dates: November 26, 2026 to November 29, 2026 (confirmed)
Summary: US Thanksgiving weekend runs from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November 2026, and visitors driving up from Washington should plan for busier border crossings and a busier Highway 99. Whistler Blackcomb lists 27 and 28 November among its peak-price days.

Seattle Public Schools close on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November 2026, so Washington families get four days off. Whistler Blackcomb plans to open on 20 November, conditions permitting, and it prices 27 and 28 November as peak days. Canada's own Thanksgiving fell on 12 October 2026, so the weekend is an ordinary one for British Columbians.
British Columbia keeps its clocks at UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026. Washington falls back an hour that day, so BC runs an hour ahead of Seattle until mid-March and a 9 am lift opening in Whistler is 8 am back home. Light shows are up by Thanksgiving too. Canyon Lights at Capilano opens on 20 November and the VanDusen Festival of Lights on 27 November.

Q: When is US Thanksgiving in 2026?
A: US Thanksgiving falls on Thursday 26 November 2026, and the long weekend runs to Sunday 29 November. Seattle Public Schools close on 26 and 27 November.
Q: Is Whistler busy on US Thanksgiving weekend?
A: Yes. Whistler Blackcomb lists 27 and 28 November 2026 among its peak-price days. It plans to open a week earlier on 20 November.
Q: Is British Columbia on a different time from Washington in November 2026?
A: Yes. British Columbia stays at UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026, so it runs an hour ahead of Washington from November to mid-March.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/school-calendar/ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/statutory-holidays https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/passes/whistler-blackcomb-day-pass.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/about-the-resort/hours-of-operation.aspx https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx

### Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/vancouver-cherry-blossom-festival
Type: Event
Also known as: VCBF, Vancouver cherry blossoms, Blossoms After Dark, Blossom Block Party
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Status: seasonal. The festival says it runs from March to April 2027 and had not posted exact dates by 16 October 2026.
Kind: Festival
When: March to April, with the headline events in late March and early April
Next dates: March 27, 2026 to April 4, 2026 (confirmed)
Venue: Cherry trees across Vancouver, with headline events downtown
Website: https://www.vcbf.ca/
Summary: The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March to April 2027 and suits walkers and photographers who want the city's cherry trees with a few evening events around them. The festival had not posted exact 2027 dates by 16 October 2026, and its 2026 headline events fell on 27 and 28 March and 4 April.

Blossoms After Dark lit up the cherry trees in David Lam Park in Yaletown on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March 2026 from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Performers and food trucks filled the park, and nobody needed a ticket. The Blossom Block Party took over the Dunsmuir Patio at Bentall Centre and a car-free stretch of Dunsmuir Street on Saturday 4 April from 2 pm to 9 pm and asked a $5 suggested donation at the door.
The festival's Blossom Maps at finder.vcbf.ca show where the trees grow across the city. It also runs the Haiku Invitational and Bike the Blossoms.

Q: When is the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 2027?
A: The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March to April 2027, and it had not posted exact dates by 16 October 2026. In 2026 Blossoms After Dark opened the headline events on 27 March.
Q: Is Blossoms After Dark free?
A: Yes. Blossoms After Dark at David Lam Park was a free outdoor event with no ticket in 2026.
Q: Is Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival open all year?
A: Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival opens for part of the year. The festival says it runs from March to April 2027 and had not posted exact dates by 16 October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.vcbf.ca/ https://www.vcbf.ca/events/ https://www.vcbf.ca/events/blossoms-after-dark-2026/ https://www.vcbf.ca/events/blossom-block-party-2026/

### Vancouver International Wine Festival
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/vancouver-international-wine-festival
Type: Event
Also known as: VanWineFest, VIWF, Vancouver Wine Festival
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: Vancouver Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.28830, -123.11260
Kind: Food
When: A week in early March that opens with the Bacchanalia Gala on the Saturday
Next dates: March 6, 2027 to March 13, 2027 (confirmed)
Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre East and more than 20 other venues
Website: https://vanwinefest.ca/
Summary: The Vancouver International Wine Festival runs from 6 to 13 March 2027 and suits wine lovers planning a March trip to Vancouver. Festival headquarters is the Vancouver Convention Centre East, and the 2027 programme and ticket prices had not been posted by 16 October 2026.

The festival raises money for the Bard on the Beach Theatre Society, and it calls itself Canada's premier food and wine event. The 2026 edition brought 112 wineries from 14 countries. Events spread from the convention centre to more than 20 other venues around the city, and winery dinners fill the festival week.
The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction opens the 2027 festival on Saturday 6 March at The Vancouver Club, and its early-bird tickets go on sale on 4 November 2026. The festival's posts put the winery dinners in the week of 8 to 13 March, and the 2027 International Festival Tastings had no published dates or prices in mid-October.

Q: When is the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2027?
A: The Vancouver International Wine Festival runs from 6 to 13 March 2027 and opens with the Bacchanalia Gala on Saturday 6 March. Festival headquarters is the Vancouver Convention Centre East.
Q: How many wineries pour at the Vancouver International Wine Festival?
A: The 2026 Vancouver International Wine Festival brought 112 wineries from 14 countries. The festival had not named its 2027 wineries by 16 October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://vanwinefest.ca/ https://vanwinefest.ca/all-events/ https://vanwinefest.ca/2026-bacchanalia-gala-dinner-auction/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4368953793

### Vancouver Pride Parade
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/vancouver-pride-parade
Type: Event
Also known as: Vancouver Pride, Pride Vancouver, Davie Village Pride Festival
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Status: seasonal
Kind: Festival
When: The Sunday afternoon of the BC Day long weekend
Next dates: August 1, 2027 (projected from past years)
Hours: In 2026 the parade ran from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, and the Davie Village Pride Festival ran on Davie Street from 2 pm to 10 pm.
Venue: Pacific Boulevard and Davie Village
Website: https://www.vancouverpride.ca/events/
Summary: The Vancouver Pride Parade fills Pacific Boulevard downtown on the Sunday of the BC Day long weekend, and it suits anyone happy to claim a kerbside spot early for a two-and-a-half-hour parade. The 2027 parade is projected for Sunday 1 August, and the 2026 parade ran on Sunday 2 August from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.

In 2026 the parade set off on Pacific Boulevard near BC Place at 1 pm and finished at Howe Street and Pacific Boulevard at 3:30 pm. The organizers suggest arriving early and settling a few blocks before the end of the route.
The Davie Village Pride Festival closes the weekend the same afternoon. Davie Street shut between Burrard and Jervis from 2 pm to 10 pm in 2026, and Nelson Park opened from 2 pm to 9 pm for live music and drag.

Q: When is the Vancouver Pride Parade 2027?
A: The Vancouver Pride Parade is projected for Sunday 1 August 2027 because it runs on the Sunday of the BC Day long weekend. The 2026 parade ran on Sunday 2 August from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.
Q: Where does the Vancouver Pride Parade go?
A: In 2026 the Vancouver Pride Parade started on Pacific Boulevard near BC Place and finished at Howe Street and Pacific Boulevard.
Q: What are the opening hours of Vancouver Pride Parade?
A: Vancouver Pride Parade is open in 2026 the parade ran from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, and the Davie Village Pride Festival ran on Davie Street from 2 pm to 10 pm.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.vancouverpride.ca/events/ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/statutory-holidays

### VanDusen Festival of Lights
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/vandusen-festival-of-lights
Type: Event
Also known as: Festival of Lights VanDusen, VanDusen Christmas lights, Festival of Lights Vancouver
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5151 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1
Coordinates: 49.23960, -123.13260
Kind: Lights
When: Late November to early January, evenings only, closed Christmas Day
Next dates: November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (confirmed)
Hours: Last entry is at 9 pm, and every ticket carries a set entry time.
Venue: VanDusen Botanical Garden
Entry opens: Tickets go on sale online on 4 November 2026 through Showpass, each for a set entry time
Entry: $32.36 per adult (2026)
Price from: $32.36 per adult (2026)
Website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx
Summary: The VanDusen Festival of Lights runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 and suits families and couples who want a winter evening walk through more than 1 million lights across 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver. Tickets go on sale online on 4 November 2026 for set entry times, and an adult pays $32.36 with the booking fee, plus GST.

The City of Vancouver fills 15 acres of the garden with more than 1 million lights and a run of themed light areas. The Dancing Lights display plays three sets, and a show starts every 20 minutes from the top of the hour. Food vendors sell treats along the paths.
The festival opens 4 pm to 10 pm with last entry at 9 pm, and it closes on Christmas Day. BC keeps its clocks at UTC−7 from November 2026, and the City points out that sunset now comes about an hour later than in earlier winters, so a 4 pm entry starts before dark. A sensory-friendly evening for neurodiverse visitors and their families runs on Tuesday 1 December.
The City lists an adult ticket for ages 19 to 64 at $29, seniors and youth 13 to 18 at $19 and children 5 to 12 at $12, and each price already holds a $1 Amenity Improvement Fee for the garden and the Bloedel Conservatory. Showpass adds a ticket fee at checkout, which brings an adult to $32.36, a senior or youth to $21.16 and a child to $13.32 before 5% GST. Children 4 and under go free with a reserved ticket. Garden members pay $20.04 with the fee when they show their card, and groups of 25 or more save 10%.

Q: When is the VanDusen Festival of Lights 2026?
A: The VanDusen Festival of Lights runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, 4 pm to 10 pm with last entry at 9 pm. It closes on 25 December.
Q: How much are VanDusen Festival of Lights tickets?
A: An adult ticket for the VanDusen Festival of Lights costs $32.36 in 2026/27 with the Showpass ticket fee, plus GST. Seniors and youth pay $21.16 and children 5 to 12 pay $13.32 on the same basis, and children 4 and under go free with a reserved ticket.
Q: When do VanDusen Festival of Lights tickets go on sale?
A: VanDusen Festival of Lights tickets go on sale online on 4 November 2026. Every ticket is bought ahead for a set entry time.
Q: Does a regular VanDusen Botanical Garden ticket cover the Festival of Lights?
A: No. The VanDusen Festival of Lights takes its own timed ticket, and garden members pay $20.04 with the booking fee, plus GST, when they show a valid membership card.
Q: What are the opening hours of VanDusen Festival of Lights?
A: VanDusen Festival of Lights keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 16:00–22:00.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx https://vandusengarden.org/plan-your-visit/hours-admission/ https://vandusengarden.org/explore/events/ https://www.showpass.com/api/public/events/vandusen-festival-of-lights-89-26-11-27-16-3667/

### Whistler Blackcomb opening day
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/whistler-blackcomb-opening
Type: Event
Also known as: Whistler opening day 2026, Whistler Blackcomb opening 2026/27
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Coordinates: 50.11280, -122.95450
Kind: Season
When: A target day in the second half of November, conditions permitting
Next dates: November 20, 2026 (announced)
Venue: Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain
Website: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/about-the-resort/hours-of-operation.aspx
Summary: Whistler Blackcomb plans to open Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain on Friday 20 November 2026, conditions permitting. That is the earliest date posted or projected for any big ski hill near Vancouver this winter, and the resort had not posted its winter lift hours by 16 October 2026.

Vail Resorts announced the target on 18 August 2026. Opening day covers both mountains. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola runs between them, and the Creekside Gondola climbs from the south base. On Blackcomb a new quad chairlift replaces the Showcase T-Bar this winter and gives better access to the Horstman and Blackcomb glaciers. The hours page listed the closing day as to be announced when we checked on 16 October.
Epic Rides' posted coach schedule jumps from 19 November to 27 November 2026, so confirm a seat with the coach company before you count on it. US Thanksgiving follows a week later, and Whistler Blackcomb prices 27 and 28 November as peak days.

Tips:
- Check the resort's hours page in the week before opening, because it posts the winter lift times there once they're set.

Q: When does Whistler Blackcomb open for 2026/27?
A: Whistler Blackcomb plans to open on Friday 20 November 2026, conditions permitting. Whistler Mountain, Blackcomb Mountain and the Peak 2 Peak and Creekside gondolas are all scheduled for that day.
Q: Is Whistler Blackcomb's opening date guaranteed?
A: No. Whistler Blackcomb gives 20 November 2026 as its target and says the opening depends on weather and conditions.
Q: When is Whistler Blackcomb opening day?
A: Whistler Blackcomb opening day takes place a target day in the second half of November, conditions permitting. The next dates we have are November 20, 2026, announced.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/about-the-resort/hours-of-operation.aspx https://www.placera.se/pressmeddelanden/vail-resorts-whistler-blackcomb-kicks-off-the-countdown-to-winter-with-november-20-opening-date-20260818 https://epicrides.ca/epic-rides-schedule/ https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/passes/whistler-blackcomb-day-pass.aspx https://www.onthesnow.com/vancouver/projected-openings

### Whistler Pride and Ski Festival
URL: https://northvanguide.com/events/whistler-pride-and-ski-festival
Type: Event
Also known as: Whistler Pride, Whistler Pride Week, Whistler gay ski week
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Kind: Festival
When: A week in late January
Next dates: January 24, 2027 to January 31, 2027 (confirmed)
Venue: Whistler Village and Whistler Blackcomb
Entry opens: 7-day and 3-day multi-event passes and host hotel packages are sold on the festival's site
Website: https://www.whistlerpride.com/
Summary: The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival runs from 24 to 31 January 2027 and suits LGBTQ+ skiers and their friends who want guided ski groups by day and queer-focused après by night. Restaurants in the village fill up that week, and the festival tells guests to book dinners ahead.

The festival started in 1992 as a small weekend gathering of gay skiers and now calls itself one of the largest queer-focused ski weeks in the world. Free guided ski and snowboard groups head out on Whistler Blackcomb every day for every level from green runs to expert, and the festival calls them the social core of the week. Evenings bring queer-focused après and entertainment, and the programme also lists a race and a parade with a community day.
Multi-event passes come in 7-day and 3-day versions. The festival's host hotel is the Aava Whistler Hotel. It sits a short walk from the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas, and its packages of three days or more add tickets to the pool party.

Q: When is Whistler Pride 2027?
A: The festival's own site gives 24 to 31 January 2027 for the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival in Whistler.
Q: Are the Whistler Pride ski groups free?
A: Yes. The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival runs free daily guided ski and snowboard groups on Whistler Blackcomb for every level from green runs to expert.
Checked: 2026-10-21
Sources: https://www.whistlerpride.com/ https://whistlerpride.com/nightly-events/ https://www.tixr.com/groups/whistlerpride

## Weather stations

### Grouse Mountain Resort
URL: https://northvanguide.com/climate/grouse-mountain-resort
Type: Climate
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Coordinates: 49.38111, -123.07833
Source: the national weather service
Station: ECCC 1105658
Period: 1981-2010

Q: What is the weather like in Grouse Mountain Resort in November to March?
A: In November to March, Grouse Mountain Resort averages daily highs of 1.3 to 3.6 °C and lows of -3.2 to -1.2 °C, with 228 to 421 mm of rain a month, by the the national weather service's 1981-2010 normals.
Q: Which month is warmest in Grouse Mountain Resort?
A: August is the warmest month in Grouse Mountain Resort, with an average daily high of 17.7 °C, by the the national weather service's 1981-2010 normals.
Q: Which month is wettest in Grouse Mountain Resort?
A: November is the wettest month in Grouse Mountain Resort, with 421.4 mm of rain on average, by the the national weather service's 1981-2010 normals.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1981_2010_e.html?searchType=stnName&txtStationName=VANC&searchMethod=contains&txtCentralLatMin=0&txtCentralLatSec=0&txtCentralLongMin=0&txtCentralLongSec=0&climate_id=1105658&dispBack=0 https://collaboration.cmc.ec.gc.ca/cmc/climate/Normals/Canadian_Climate_Normals_1981_2010_Calculation_Information.pdf https://api.weather.gc.ca/collections/climate-stations/items?CLIMATE_IDENTIFIER=1105658

### Squamish Airport
URL: https://northvanguide.com/climate/squamish-airport
Type: Climate
Region: Squamish
Coordinates: 49.78321, -123.16119
Source: the national weather service
Station: ECCC 10476F0
Period: 1991-2020

Q: What is the weather like in Squamish Airport in November to March?
A: In November to March, Squamish Airport averages daily highs of 3.8 to 10.4 °C and lows of -1 to 1.7 °C, with 195 to 383 mm of rain a month, by the the national weather service's 1991-2020 normals. The most frequent wind in November comes from the N at a mean 1.3 m/s.
Q: Which month is warmest in Squamish Airport?
A: July is the warmest month in Squamish Airport, with an average daily high of 24.5 °C, by the the national weather service's 1991-2020 normals.
Q: Which month is wettest in Squamish Airport?
A: November is the wettest month in Squamish Airport, with 383 mm of rain on average, by the the national weather service's 1991-2020 normals.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1991_2020_e.html?searchType=stnName_1991&txtStationName_1991=SQUAMISH&searchMethod=contains&txtCentralLatMin=0&txtCentralLatSec=0&txtCentralLongMin=0&txtCentralLongSec=0&climate_id=10476F0&dispBack=0 https://collaboration.cmc.ec.gc.ca/cmc/climate/Normals/Canadian_Climate_Normals_1991_2020_Calculation_Information.pdf https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/station_inventory_e.html?yr=1991

### Vancouver Harbour
URL: https://northvanguide.com/climate/vancouver-harbour
Type: Climate
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Coordinates: 49.29535, -123.12187
Source: the national weather service
Station: ECCC 1108446
Period: 1991-2020

Q: What is the weather like in Vancouver Harbour in November to March?
A: In November to March, Vancouver Harbour averages daily highs of 7.1 to 10.5 °C and lows of 3.2 to 5.3 °C, with 117 to 245 mm of rain a month, by the the national weather service's 1991-2020 normals.
Q: Which month is warmest in Vancouver Harbour?
A: July is the warmest month in Vancouver Harbour, with an average daily high of 23 °C, by the the national weather service's 1991-2020 normals.
Q: Which month is wettest in Vancouver Harbour?
A: November is the wettest month in Vancouver Harbour, with 245.2 mm of rain on average, by the the national weather service's 1991-2020 normals.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1991_2020_e.html?searchType=stnName_1991&txtStationName_1991=VANCOUVER&searchMethod=contains&txtCentralLatMin=0&txtCentralLatSec=0&txtCentralLongMin=0&txtCentralLongSec=0&climate_id=1108446&dispBack=0 https://collaboration.cmc.ec.gc.ca/cmc/climate/Normals/Canadian_Climate_Normals_1991_2020_Calculation_Information.pdf https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/station_inventory_e.html?yr=1991

### Vancouver International Airport
URL: https://northvanguide.com/climate/vancouver-international-airport
Type: Climate
Region: Richmond and YVR
Coordinates: 49.19472, -123.18389
Source: the national weather service
Station: ECCC 1108395
Period: 1991-2020

Q: What is the weather like in Vancouver International Airport in November to March?
A: In November to March, Vancouver International Airport averages daily highs of 6.6 to 10.1 °C and lows of 1.2 to 3.6 °C, with 91 to 175 mm of rain a month, by the the national weather service's 1991-2020 normals. The most frequent wind in November comes from the E at a mean 3.8 m/s.
Q: Which month is warmest in Vancouver International Airport?
A: July is the warmest month in Vancouver International Airport, with an average daily high of 22.4 °C, by the the national weather service's 1991-2020 normals.
Q: Which month is wettest in Vancouver International Airport?
A: November is the wettest month in Vancouver International Airport, with 174.6 mm of rain on average, by the the national weather service's 1991-2020 normals.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1991_2020_e.html?searchType=stnName_1991&txtStationName_1991=VANCOUVER&searchMethod=contains&txtCentralLatMin=0&txtCentralLatSec=0&txtCentralLongMin=0&txtCentralLongSec=0&climate_id=1108395&dispBack=0 https://collaboration.cmc.ec.gc.ca/cmc/climate/Normals/Canadian_Climate_Normals_1991_2020_Calculation_Information.pdf https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/station_inventory_e.html?yr=1991

### Whistler
URL: https://northvanguide.com/climate/whistler-nesters
Type: Climate
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Coordinates: 50.12889, -122.95483
Source: the national weather service
Station: ECCC 1048898
Period: 1981-2010

Q: What is the weather like in Whistler in November to March?
A: In November to March, Whistler averages daily highs of -0.2 to 7.2 °C and lows of -5.4 to -1.8 °C, with 98 to 192 mm of rain a month, by the the national weather service's 1981-2010 normals. The most frequent wind in November comes from the S at a mean 0.8 m/s.
Q: Which month is warmest in Whistler?
A: August is the warmest month in Whistler, with an average daily high of 24 °C, by the the national weather service's 1981-2010 normals.
Q: Which month is wettest in Whistler?
A: November is the wettest month in Whistler, with 192.1 mm of rain on average, by the the national weather service's 1981-2010 normals.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1981_2010_e.html?searchType=stnName&txtStationName=WHISTLER&searchMethod=contains&txtCentralLatMin=0&txtCentralLatSec=0&txtCentralLongMin=0&txtCentralLongSec=0&climate_id=1048898&dispBack=0 https://collaboration.cmc.ec.gc.ca/cmc/climate/Normals/Canadian_Climate_Normals_1981_2010_Calculation_Information.pdf https://api.weather.gc.ca/collections/climate-stations/items?CLIMATE_IDENTIFIER=1100875

## Cycling routes

### Cypress Bowl Road climb
URL: https://northvanguide.com/routes/cypress-bowl-road-climb
Type: Route
Also known as: Cypress climb, Cypress Mountain road climb, Cypress Bowl Road
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Status: temporarily-closed. BC Parks closed Cypress Bowl Road to cyclists from 13 July 2026 while crews repave the road between the District of West Vancouver works yard at the bottom and Cypress Mountain Resort. The advisory still stood when we checked on 16 October 2026, and BC Parks puts the end of the work at the end of October. Cars keep their access to the park on single-lane alternating traffic over gravel, and DriveBC lists the paving from 5 am to 5 pm daily until 31 October.
Coordinates: 49.34674, -123.19312
Level: Hard
Kind: Pass ascent
Bikes: Road bike, E-bike
Distance: 15.7 km
Climbing: 754 m
High point: 919 m
Longest climb: 14.6 km at 5.1%
Start: Cypress Bowl Road at Highway 1 (Exit 8)
Finish: Cypress Creek Lodge at the downhill area
Published distance: 15 km (Cypress Mountain)
Routed with: OSRM bike (FOSSGIS)
Summary: The Cypress Bowl Road climb runs from Highway 1 in West Vancouver up a ladder of switchbacks to the Cypress Mountain ski area, and it suits fit road riders who want a long climb with Vancouver below them; the catch in October 2026 is a BC Parks closure to cyclists while crews repave the road.

Cypress Bowl Road leaves Highway 1 at Exit 8 and doubles back on itself through a set of long switchbacks before it turns north into Cypress Provincial Park. OpenStreetMap marks a lookout beside the first big hairpin. Higher up, the turn-off for the Nordic area at Hollyburn comes first, and the downhill area by Cypress Creek Lodge marks the end of the road. Cypress Mountain counts its driving directions from the exit to that lodge, and this route follows the same line.
This fall the climb is off limits. BC Parks has barred cyclists from the road since 13 July 2026 while crews repave it from the District of West Vancouver works yard up to the resort, and its advisory still stood on 16 October 2026 with the work due to finish at the end of October. Cypress Mountain requires drivers to run winter tires on the road from 1 October to 30 April, so once it reopens to bikes you share the hairpins with ski traffic.

Tips:
- Read BC Parks' Cypress page on the morning you ride, because its advisories carry the road closures.
- Pack a warm layer for the way down, since the road ends at a ski area.

Q: Can you cycle up Cypress Bowl Road right now?
A: No. BC Parks has closed Cypress Bowl Road to cyclists since 13 July 2026 while the road is repaved, and the advisory still stood on 16 October 2026. BC Parks estimates the work will finish at the end of October 2026.
Q: Where does the Cypress Bowl Road climb start?
A: The Cypress Bowl Road climb starts at Exit 8 on Highway 1 in West Vancouver, where Cypress Mountain's directions send drivers onto the road. It ends at the downhill area by Cypress Creek Lodge.
Q: Do drivers need winter tires on Cypress Bowl Road?
A: Yes. Cypress Mountain requires drivers to run winter tires on Cypress Bowl Road from 1 October to 30 April, and cyclists share the road with that traffic all season.
Q: Can you ride a bike on the trails in Cypress Provincial Park?
A: No. BC Parks allows bicycles only on the park roads in Cypress Provincial Park, and e-bikes only on the roads and areas open to motor vehicles.
Q: How long is the Cypress Bowl Road climb ride?
A: The Cypress Bowl Road climb ride is 15.7 km with 754 m of climbing by our route data, routed over OpenStreetMap and measured against Mapterhorn z15. The highest point is 919 m, and the steepest 200 m averages 11.3%.
Q: Where can you buy food and water on the Cypress Bowl Road climb ride?
A: OpenStreetMap lists shops at no point within reach of the Cypress Bowl Road climb line, and drinking water at one. The longest stretch without shops is 15.7 km, so carry what you need for it.
Q: Is Cypress Bowl Road climb open now?
A: Cypress Bowl Road climb is temporarily closed. BC Parks closed Cypress Bowl Road to cyclists from 13 July 2026 while crews repave the road between the District of West Vancouver works yard at the bottom and Cypress Mountain Resort. The advisory still stood when we checked on 16 October 2026, and BC Parks puts the end of the work at the end of October. Cars keep their access to the park on single-lane alternating traffic over gravel, and DriveBC lists the paving from 5 am to 5 pm daily until 31 October.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://bcparks.api.gov.bc.ca/api/public-advisories?queryText=Cypress https://api.open511.gov.bc.ca/events/drivebc.ca/RIDE-100392 https://www.cypressmountain.com/getting-here https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/74835285 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1353058623 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/74835295

### Marine Drive to Horseshoe Bay
URL: https://northvanguide.com/routes/marine-drive-horseshoe-bay
Type: Route
Also known as: Marine Drive ride, Ambleside to Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver Marine Drive
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
Coordinates: 49.32757, -123.15165
Level: Moderate
Kind: Out and back
Bikes: Road bike, E-bike
Distance: 30.3 km
Climbing: 384 m
High point: 64 m
Longest climb: 2.3 km at 2.5%
Hairpins: 4
Start: Marine Drive at 13th Street, Ambleside
Finish: Back at the start
Routed with: OSRM bike (FOSSGIS)
Summary: Marine Drive to Horseshoe Bay is West Vancouver's shoreline road ride, out from Ambleside through Dundarave and past Lighthouse Park to the ferry village and back, and it suits road riders who want a coastal ride close to the city; the catch is traffic, since cars and TransLink's 250 bus share the road with you.

Marine Drive leaves Ambleside's shopfronts heading west and runs into Dundarave, where the beach lies at the foot of 25th Street and Temper's pastry counter faces the road. Past Dundarave the road starts to wind with the shoreline through Altamont and Caulfeild. Lighthouse Park comes up on your left at Beacon Lane, and its old-growth forest and the Point Atkinson light make a good reason to lock the bike for half an hour. After that Marine Drive curls into Horseshoe Bay by way of Nelson Avenue and Royal Avenue.
Horseshoe Bay is the turnaround. Troll's serves fish and chips by the water, and the ferries for Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast load next door. Ride the same road home. Only the 250 trips signed Horseshoe Bay come out this far, and they follow Marine Drive back to Park Royal and on into downtown Vancouver. Each bus takes two bikes on its front rack if your legs or the weather give out.

Tips:
- Check that the 250's sign reads Horseshoe Bay before you rack the bike, because trips signed Dundarave turn back at 25th Street.
- Take the ferry to Bowen Island from Horseshoe Bay if you want a longer day, since BC Ferries carries bikes on that run.

Q: Can you cycle from Ambleside to Horseshoe Bay?
A: Yes. Marine Drive runs from Ambleside through Dundarave and past Lighthouse Park to Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, and this route rides it out and back on the road with the traffic.
Q: Can you take a bike on the bus back from Horseshoe Bay?
A: Yes. TransLink buses carry up to two bikes on the front rack, and the 250 trips signed Horseshoe Bay run between the ferry terminal and downtown Vancouver along Marine Drive. An e-bike goes on the rack only if it weighs under 25 kg and the battery rides inside with you.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt250.pdf https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/476025834 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/508619630 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/75124285 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/40477312

### Mount Seymour Road climb
URL: https://northvanguide.com/routes/mount-seymour-road-climb
Type: Route
Also known as: Seymour climb, Mt Seymour climb, Mount Seymour Road
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Parkgate
Coordinates: 49.31594, -122.96898
Level: Hard
Kind: Pass ascent
Bikes: Road bike, E-bike
Distance: 13.1 km
Climbing: 913 m
High point: 1,016 m
Longest climb: 13.1 km at 7%
Start: Mount Seymour Road at Mount Seymour Parkway, Parkgate
Finish: Mt Seymour base area
Routed with: OSRM bike (FOSSGIS)
Summary: The Mount Seymour Road climb rises from Parkgate in the District of North Vancouver up a long run of switchbacks to the Mt Seymour ski area, and it suits strong road riders who want a mountain climb that starts in town; the catch from November to April is the gate, which Mt Seymour shuts between 10 pm and 7 am every day.

Mount Seymour Road starts at Mount Seymour Parkway in Parkgate and climbs into Mount Seymour Provincial Park past the park headquarters near the bottom. The road then works its way up the mountainside in a long ladder of switchbacks. OpenStreetMap marks the Deep Cove Lookout just off the road on the upper hairpins, and the road ends at the resort's lodge and parking lots. Mt Seymour calls it a mountain highway, and crews plough and sand it all winter.
From November to April Mt Seymour closes the road at the gatehouse between 10 pm and 7 am, and from 1 October to 31 March every driver on it needs winter tires. On weekends and holidays in the ski season, cars need an "Arriving by car" ticket or a reservation to get past the attendants, and the resort runs its shuttle from the Parkgate Community Centre through the winter months, typically December to April. DriveBC also lists culvert work on the road from 19 to 23 October 2026, with single-lane alternating traffic from 7 am to 4 pm.

Tips:
- Read Mt Seymour's hours page before a winter climb, since the resort posts weather closures there.
- Check DriveBC's events list for the hill roads on the morning you ride.

Q: Is Mount Seymour Road open at night in winter?
A: No. Mt Seymour closes Mount Seymour Road at the gatehouse between 10 pm and 7 am every day from November to April. From May to October the gatehouse is not in operation and the park is open at any time.
Q: Do you need winter tires on Mount Seymour Road?
A: Yes, in a car. Mt Seymour requires every vehicle on Mount Seymour Road to run winter tires marked with the mountain-snowflake symbol or M+S from 1 October to 31 March, so cyclists share the road with winter traffic.
Q: Where does the Mount Seymour Road climb start?
A: The Mount Seymour Road climb starts at Mount Seymour Parkway in Parkgate, near the Parkgate Community Centre, and ends at the Mt Seymour ski area's lodge.
Q: How long is the Mount Seymour Road climb ride?
A: The Mount Seymour Road climb ride is 13.1 km with 913 m of climbing by our route data, routed over OpenStreetMap and measured against Mapterhorn z15. The highest point is 1,016 m, and the steepest 200 m averages 9.8%.
Q: Where can you buy food and water on the Mount Seymour Road climb ride?
A: OpenStreetMap lists shops at one point within reach of the Mount Seymour Road climb line, and drinking water at none. The longest stretch without shops is 13.1 km, so carry what you need for it.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hours-of-operation https://mtseymour.ca/gettinghere https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://api.open511.gov.bc.ca/events/drivebc.ca/RIDE-103783 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/59901283 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/844110556 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/844110552 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1517873785

### North Shore Spirit Trail
URL: https://northvanguide.com/routes/north-shore-spirit-trail
Type: Route
Also known as: Spirit Trail, Spirit Trail North Vancouver, Spirit Trail through the City of North Vancouver
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Coordinates: 49.31820, -123.10252
Level: Easy
Kind: Point to point
Bikes: City bike, Road bike, E-bike
Distance: 6.7 km
Climbing: 42 m
High point: 49 m
Longest climb: 3 km at 1.5%
Start: West 1st Street at MacKay Road
Finish: Lynn Creek at Main Street
Published distance: 6.5 km (City of North Vancouver)
Routed with: OSRM bike (FOSSGIS)
Summary: The North Shore Spirit Trail through the City of North Vancouver is a separated waterfront greenway from West 1st Street and MacKay Road past Lonsdale Quay and the Shipyards to Lynn Creek, and it suits families and anyone stepping off the SeaBus with a bike; the catch is the zigzag through Lonsdale Quay and the street crossings further east.

The City of North Vancouver finished its part of the Spirit Trail in July 2018, and the City says the whole greenway will one day run from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove. Riding east, you climb a gentle slope from West 1st Street onto the Harbourside West Overpass and come down to the waterfront by Kings Mill Walk Park. The red gateway on the Bewicke section welcomes riders to traditional Squamish village lands, in the City's words, and the trail passes the Squamish Nation's Mosquito Creek Marina before Waterfront Park and Goldsworthy Pier.
Next the trail zigzags through Lonsdale Quay by Carrie Cates Court and past the SeaBus terminal, then runs east through the Shipyards, where the City suggests a detour to the end of Burrard Dry Dock Pier. From St Georges Avenue it follows the south side of Esplanade and crosses at a signalized intersection. It then passes the breweries around St Patricks and St Davids avenues on its way to Moodyville Park. The 3rd Street Overpass, Heywood Street, Gladstone Avenue and Cotton Road then carry it to Lynnmouth Park and over Lynn Creek into the District of North Vancouver.

Tips:
- Bring the bike over on the SeaBus and join the trail at Lonsdale Quay, since TransLink allows bikes on every sailing with a limit of six at weekday peak times.
- Stay off the Ravine Connector with a bike, because the City built it for walkers with stairs and bridges.

Q: Where does the Spirit Trail go in North Vancouver?
A: The City of North Vancouver's part of the Spirit Trail runs from West 1st Street and MacKay Road past Lonsdale Quay and the Shipyards to Lynn Creek. The City says the whole greenway will run from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove when it is finished.
Q: Can you bring a bike on the SeaBus to the Spirit Trail?
A: Yes. TransLink allows bikes on the SeaBus at all times, with a limit of six bikes per sailing on weekday mornings and late afternoons, and the Spirit Trail passes the Lonsdale Quay terminal.
Q: Is the Spirit Trail separated from traffic in North Vancouver?
A: Yes, for the City's section. The City of North Vancouver built its part of the Spirit Trail as a separated pathway, and it crosses roads at signalized crossings like the one on Esplanade.
Q: How long is the North Shore Spirit Trail ride?
A: The North Shore Spirit Trail ride is 6.7 km with 42 m of climbing by our route data, routed over OpenStreetMap and measured against Mapterhorn z15. The highest point is 49 m, and the steepest 200 m averages 6.9%.
Q: Where can you buy food and water on the North Shore Spirit Trail ride?
A: OpenStreetMap lists shops at 6 points within reach of the North Shore Spirit Trail line, and drinking water at 5. The longest stretch without shops is 3.1 km, so carry what you need for it.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Greenways/Greenways/North-Shore-Spirit-Trail https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/856862170 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/96024731 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/286005464 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/336152904 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/35261341 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/314897628 https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/ttR2.pdf

### Seaside Vancouver bike route
URL: https://northvanguide.com/routes/seaside-vancouver-bike-route
Type: Route
Also known as: Seaside Greenway to Spanish Banks, False Creek to Spanish Banks, Seaside Greenway, Spanish Banks ride
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.26642, -123.11583
Level: Moderate
Kind: Loop
Bikes: City bike, Gravel bike
Distance: 25 km
Climbing: 52 m
High point: 25 m
Longest climb: 1.7 km at 1%
Start: Olympic Village Station
Finish: Back at the start
Published distance: 25.3 km (City of Vancouver)
Routed with: OSRM bike (FOSSGIS)
Summary: The Seaside Vancouver bike route is the City of Vancouver's loop from Olympic Village along the south shore of False Creek and past Kitsilano to Spanish Banks, then back over the Burrard Bridge and around the north side of False Creek, and it suits riders who want Vancouver's beaches and skyline on separated paths; the City rates it Medium and warns of gravel paths and short climbs.

The City of Vancouver publishes this loop as one of its featured bike routes and starts it at Olympic Village Station on the south shore of False Creek. It runs west past Granville Island and Vanier Park and crosses Kitsilano Beach Park on the separated path between Balsam Street and McNicoll Avenue. Point Grey Road then leads to the beaches at Jericho and Locarno, and the far end is the Spanish Banks viewpoint. From there you ride back east and turn up York Avenue to the Burrard Bridge. The seawall on the north side of False Creek carries you round past Science World to the start.
The City times the loop at 2 hours 30 minutes of riding at 12 km/h and suggests adding up to an hour for stops. It rates the route Medium, and it warns of gravel paths and of short steep sections on the seawall around Kitsilano and Point Grey and onto the Burrard Bridge. The Canada Line takes one bike per car at all hours, so Olympic Village Station works as both start and finish for anyone staying downtown or out by the airport.

Tips:
- The Aquabus takes bikes on its platform boats if you want to cut the loop short across False Creek.
- Bring a lock for Granville Island, where the Public Market makes an indoor stop on a wet day.

Q: How long does the Seaside Vancouver bike route take?
A: About 2 hours 30 minutes of riding, by the City of Vancouver's estimate at 12 km/h. The City suggests adding up to an hour for stops along the Seaside Vancouver bike route.
Q: Is the Seaside Vancouver bike route paved?
A: Mostly. The City of Vancouver says the Seaside Vancouver bike route follows separated bike paths for the most part and includes some gravel and unpaved paths.
Q: Can you take a bike on the Canada Line to Olympic Village?
A: Yes. TransLink allows one bike per Canada Line car at all times, so you can ride the train to Olympic Village Station, where the City's route starts.
Q: Where can you buy food and water on the Seaside Vancouver bike route ride?
A: OpenStreetMap lists shops at 11 points within reach of the Seaside Vancouver bike route line, and drinking water at 26. The longest stretch without shops is 15.3 km, so carry what you need for it.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/cycling-routes-maps-and-trip-planner.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20260804225056/https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/cycling-routes-maps-and-trip-planner.aspx https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1RZwC2tCdtfkb_v3U2RtBq_HNCDzUt3Y https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/seaside-greenway-at-kitsilano-beach.aspx https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit

### Seymour Valley Trailway
URL: https://northvanguide.com/routes/seymour-valley-trailway
Type: Route
Also known as: Seymour Valley Trail, LSCR trailway, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve trailway
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.35094, -123.01635
Level: Easy
Kind: Out and back
Bikes: City bike, Road bike, Gravel bike, E-bike
Distance: 22.5 km
Climbing: 217 m
High point: 252 m
Longest climb: 4.8 km at 1.5%
Start: Rice Lake Gate, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
Finish: Back at the start
Routed with: OSRM bike (FOSSGIS)
Summary: The Seymour Valley Trailway is Metro Vancouver's paved path up the Seymour River valley from the Rice Lake Gate in the District of North Vancouver to the Seymour Falls Dam and back, and it suits families and anyone who wants a car-free ride through the forest; the catch in winter is the short day, since the reserve opens only from 6 am to 5 pm from November to February.

Metro Vancouver calls the Seymour Valley Trailway easy and accessible, and it runs as smooth pavement from the Rice Lake Gate up the valley of the Seymour River. The whole ride stays inside the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve at the top of Lillooet Road. Near the top the trail joins the Seymour Mainline, a paved service road that is open to the public for its last stretch. It ends at the Seymour Falls Dam, where a picnic area looks out over the reservoir.
You ride back down the same way. Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, 7 pm in March and April and 9 pm from June to August, and every car has to be out of the lower gate by then. Leave the dog at home, since Metro Vancouver bars dogs from the trailway. Only Class 1 pedal-assisted e-bikes are allowed in the reserve, so a throttle e-bike stays in the car.

Tips:
- Start before noon from November to February, because the reserve closes at 5 pm and the ride back takes time.
- Rent a bike from Endless Biking by the Second Narrows if you arrive without one.

Q: Can you bike the Seymour Valley Trailway?
A: Yes. The Seymour Valley Trailway is a paved path in Metro Vancouver's Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve that runs from the Rice Lake Gate up the valley, and cyclists must stay under 30 km/h and yield to other users.
Q: Are e-bikes allowed on the Seymour Valley Trailway?
A: Only Class 1 pedal-assisted e-bikes. Metro Vancouver allows no other e-bikes in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and throttle-operated vehicles are not permitted on the trails.
Q: Can you bring a dog on the Seymour Valley Trailway?
A: No. Metro Vancouver does not permit dogs on the Seymour Valley Trailway or on the Rice Lake Loop Trail.
Q: What time does the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve close in winter?
A: The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve closes at 5 pm from November to February and opens at 6 am, by Metro Vancouver's posted hours. Every vehicle must be out of the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by closing time.
Q: How long is the Seymour Valley Trailway ride?
A: The Seymour Valley Trailway ride is 22.5 km with 217 m of climbing by our route data, routed over OpenStreetMap and measured against Mapterhorn z15. The highest point is 252 m, and the steepest 200 m averages 6.5%.
Q: Where can you buy food and water on the Seymour Valley Trailway ride?
A: OpenStreetMap lists shops at no point within reach of the Seymour Valley Trailway line, and drinking water at one. The longest stretch without shops is 22.5 km, so carry what you need for it.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/369913302 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/418244338 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/487077575 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/418244342 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/376317743 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1356594684

### Stanley Park Seawall
URL: https://northvanguide.com/routes/stanley-park-seawall
Type: Route
Also known as: Stanley Park seawall loop, Seawall bike path, Stanley Park Seawall Bike Path
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: West End
Coordinates: 49.29524, -123.13590
Level: Easy
Kind: Loop
Bikes: City bike, Road bike
Distance: 9.4 km
Climbing: 3 m
High point: 9 m
Start: Coal Harbour entrance to Stanley Park
Finish: Back at the start
Published distance: 9 km (City of Vancouver)
Routed with: OSRM bike (FOSSGIS)
Summary: The Stanley Park Seawall is the one-way bike path around Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver, ridden counter-clockwise from Coal Harbour past Brockton Point and under the Lions Gate Bridge to Second Beach, and it suits anyone who wants the harbour and the mountains of Vancouver's North Shore in view without riding in traffic; the catch is the crowd on sunny summer weekends.

Bikes go one way on the Stanley Park Seawall. The Park Board's guide sends riders counter-clockwise from the Coal Harbour side, out past Brockton Point and its lighthouse, then along the park's north shore under the Lions Gate Bridge and down the west side to Third Beach and Second Beach. The bike path runs on the inside of the seawall, and the walkers keep the edge by the water. From Second Beach this route cuts east along the bike path on the south side of Lost Lagoon to close the loop at the start.
Crews began the seawall in Stanley Park in 1917, and the full loop was declared complete on 21 September 1980, when the last paving went down between Third Beach and Second Beach. Master stonemason James Cunningham oversaw much of the work from the late 1920s until he retired 35 years later, and a plaque to him sits on the rock face above the seawall on the park's west side. The City puts the ride at about an hour by bike.
Each winter the Park Board closes the stretch between Prospect Point and Third Beach for about three weeks, plus a few days at Ferguson Point, while crews scale loose rock off the cliffs. It posts the closure and a signed detour in the park. The City's page gave no dates for the 2026/27 closure when we checked on 16 October 2026.

Tips:
- Rent on Denman Street near Georgia Street, where the Park Board's guide puts the rental shops just outside the park.
- Go early on a sunny weekend, since the City warns that the seawall fills up then.

Q: Which way do bikes go on the Stanley Park Seawall?
A: Counter-clockwise. The Park Board's map and guide says the Stanley Park Seawall runs counter-clockwise for bikes from the Coal Harbour side, and its map marks the point past which clockwise cycling is not permitted.
Q: How long does it take to cycle the Stanley Park Seawall?
A: About an hour. The City of Vancouver says the Stanley Park section of the seawall takes about 1 hour to cycle and 2 to 3 hours to walk.
Q: Is the Stanley Park Seawall open in winter?
A: Yes, apart from one stretch for a few weeks. The Park Board closes the Stanley Park Seawall between Prospect Point and Third Beach for about three weeks each winter for rock scaling, and it posts signed detours in the park.
Q: Where can you rent a bike for the Stanley Park Seawall?
A: On Denman Street near Georgia Street. The Park Board's guide puts bike and rollerblade rentals just outside Stanley Park there and on Davie Street.
Q: Where can you buy food and water on the Stanley Park Seawall ride?
A: OpenStreetMap lists shops at no point within reach of the Stanley Park Seawall line, and drinking water at 8. The longest stretch without shops is 9.4 km, so carry what you need for it.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/stanley-park-map-and-guide.pdf https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/seawall.aspx https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-cycling-plan.aspx https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-digital-map.aspx https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/directions-to-stanley-park.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20261004181702/https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/seawall.aspx https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/774858742 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/863811845 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/863811847 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/117240620

### Valley Trail from Whistler Village to Cheakamus Crossing
URL: https://northvanguide.com/routes/valley-trail
Type: Route
Also known as: Whistler Valley Trail, Valley Trail, Valley Trail to Creekside
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Coordinates: 50.11646, -122.95750
Level: Easy
Kind: Out and back
Bikes: City bike, E-bike, Gravel bike
Distance: 20.7 km
Climbing: 270 m
High point: 693 m
Longest climb: 1.8 km at 4.4%
Hairpins: 4
Start: Whistler Village
Finish: Back at the start
Routed with: OSRM bike (FOSSGIS)
Summary: The Valley Trail from Whistler Village to Cheakamus Crossing follows Whistler's paved shared-use path south past Alta Lake and Creekside and back, and it suits families and anyone who wants to see the valley between ski days; in winter the catch is snow, so check the municipality's winter map of maintained sections before you ride.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler runs the Valley Trail as a paved shared-use path that ties Whistler Village to the parks and neighbourhoods around it. This route takes the southern arm out of the Village beside Highway 99 to Lakeside Park on Alta Lake, then down the lakes to Creekside, where Nita Lake Lodge sits beside the trail. South of Creekside it runs past Millar's Pond and Spring Creek to Cheakamus Crossing, and you ride back the same way.
In winter the municipality keeps most of the Valley Trail maintained for walking and biking. It grooms the section from Meadow Park Sports Centre to Rainbow Park for cross-country skiing and closes the trail from Whistler Secondary to Emerald Estates from November to April. Both sections lie north of the Village, away from this route. Its winter map shows the cleared sections, and Creekside to Cheakamus Crossing is among the stretches it keeps lit at night all year.

Tips:
- Check the municipality's winter Valley Trail map on the morning you ride, since it shows which sections crews have cleared.
- Stop at Lakeside Park on the way out for the view over Alta Lake.

Q: Can you bike the Valley Trail in Whistler in winter?
A: Yes, on the maintained sections. The Resort Municipality of Whistler keeps most of the Valley Trail maintained for walking and biking through the winter. It grooms one section for cross-country skiing and closes another from November to April.
Q: Are e-bikes allowed on the Valley Trail in Whistler?
A: Yes. The Resort Municipality of Whistler allows standard and light e-bikes on the Valley Trail. Riders must wear a helmet, and standard e-bike riders must be at least 16.
Q: Is the Valley Trail paved?
A: Yes. The Resort Municipality of Whistler describes the Valley Trail as a paved shared-use trail that links Whistler Village with the surrounding parks and neighbourhoods.
Q: How long is the Valley Trail from Whistler Village to Cheakamus Crossing ride?
A: The Valley Trail from Whistler Village to Cheakamus Crossing ride is 20.7 km with 270 m of climbing by our route data, routed over OpenStreetMap and measured against Mapterhorn z15. The highest point is 693 m, and the steepest 200 m averages 13.6%.
Q: Where can you buy food and water on the Valley Trail from Whistler Village to Cheakamus Crossing ride?
A: OpenStreetMap lists shops at 2 points within reach of the Valley Trail from Whistler Village to Cheakamus Crossing line, and drinking water at 2. The longest stretch without shops is 5.7 km, so carry what you need for it.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/valley-trail/ https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/e-bike-policies/ https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/28c30f75b021470fa677f2966f81b5f8 https://www.whistler.ca/advisories/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/92818739 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/128374222

## Resorts

### Cypress Mountain
URL: https://northvanguide.com/resorts/cypress-mountain
Numbers: 610 m vertical, top 1440 m, base 830 m, 61 runs, 7 lifts, 30.7 km of mapped piste, steepest pitch 35.2° over 60 m, adult day $119 (2026/27)
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Resort
Also known as: Cypress, Cypress Mountain Resort, Cypress Bowl, Cypress Mountain Ski Area
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9
Status: seasonal. Cypress had posted no opening day for 2026/27 by 16 October 2026, and its hours page runs the shoulder-season hours up to an undated opening day. OnTheSnow projects 28 November 2026, and that date stays projected until Cypress posts its own. The 2025/26 season opened on 20 December 2025 and ended on 12 April 2026.
Coordinates: 49.39730, -123.20360
Season: 28 November 2026 (projected by OnTheSnow; Cypress had posted no date by 16 October 2026) to around mid-April (Cypress's typical season end)
Lift hours: 9 am to 10 pm daily from the day after opening to 23 December and again from 26 December, and 9 am to 4 pm on opening day, on 24 and 25 December and through the last stretch to closing day. Cypress's Winter 26/27 hours tab gives these times with the opening and closing dates still to be announced on 16 October 2026.
Night riding: from 5 pm to 10 pm daily
Adult day: from $119 (2026/27)
Snowfall: 6.2 m a season (Cypress publishes 622 cm as its annual snowfall. The 2025/26 season closed with 587 cm reported, according to Vancouver's Best Places.)
Operator: Boyne Resorts
Website: https://www.cypressmountain.com/
Booking: https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-tickets
Summary: Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver suits a skier who wants a full day close to the city. Its 61 runs spread over Black Mountain and Mount Strachan, and the resort says its 610 m of vertical is the most on Vancouver's North Shore. Getting there means 15 km of Cypress Bowl Road on winter tires or a seat on the Cypress Coach Lines shuttle.

Cypress spreads 61 runs and 600 skiable acres over two peaks inside Cypress Provincial Park. Mount Strachan tops out at 1,440 m and Black Mountain at 1,200 m. Six chairlifts and a magic carpet move up to 9,540 skiers an hour, and two of the chairs are high-speed. The longest run links T-33 and Collins for 4.1 km and 610 m of drop. Cypress ranks Top Gun its most difficult run, and it drops 300 m in 1 km.
Night skiing runs every day from 5 pm to 10 pm, and in February 2026 Cypress listed 21 night runs across both peaks. Panorama and Windjammer are on the Black Mountain list, and Collins and T-33 light up on Strachan. An adult Night Owl ticket costs $75 for 2026/27 before tax. The $389 Bronze season pass covers weekend evenings from Friday to Sunday.
Cypress is a Boyne Resorts mountain, so its Gold season pass carries three free days at eight sister resorts, and full Ikon Pass holders get seven days here. The tube park and the snowshoe trails sit 2.5 km from the alpine base at the Hollyburn Nordic Area. Until 4 pm on 16 November 2026, Cypress is taking public comment on a 60-year Ski Resort Development Plan that keeps the current footprint and would swap the Midway double for a new Lower Bowen Quad. Cypress acknowledges the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).

Tips:
- The Cypress Mountain Carpool app gives each driver a $10 Cypress Bucks voucher for every day they bring two or more people.
- Cypress says the sooner you buy, the more you save. If plans change, Easy Change turns an online purchase into a credit voucher good for 365 days.
- Cypress Coach Lines asks you to reach the stop 10 minutes before the bus leaves. You can buy a return online or from the driver, who takes cash only.
- Until the end of October 2026, repaving on Cypress Bowl Road means single-lane alternating traffic and delays of about 20 minutes every day except Sunday. Cyclists are barred from the road until the work is done.

Q: How do you get to Cypress Mountain without a car?
A: Take the Cypress Coach Lines shuttle. It picks up downtown at the Vancouver Art Gallery and on the North Shore at Lonsdale Quay and Park Royal. Its fares page prices an adult return at $35 before GST and a fee it doesn't name, so check the full fare when you book.
Q: Does Cypress Mountain have night skiing?
A: Yes. Cypress Mountain runs night skiing from 5 pm to 10 pm daily, and its February 2026 stats page listed 21 night runs on Black Mountain and Mount Strachan. An adult Night Owl ticket for 2026/27 costs $75 plus tax.
Q: Is Cypress Mountain on the Ikon Pass?
A: Yes. Cypress Mountain is an Ikon Pass destination for 2026/27, with seven days on the full Ikon Pass and five on the Ikon Base Pass. Cypress is also a Boyne Resorts mountain, and the Boyne Passport covers it.
Q: Do you need winter tires to drive to Cypress Mountain?
A: Yes. Cypress requires winter tires on Cypress Bowl Road from 1 October to 30 April. The downhill area is 15 km up the road from Highway 1 exit 8.
Q: Is Cypress Mountain open all year?
A: Cypress Mountain opens for part of the year. Cypress had posted no opening day for 2026/27 by 16 October 2026, and its hours page runs the shoulder-season hours up to an undated opening day. OnTheSnow projects 28 November 2026, and that date stays projected until Cypress posts its own. The 2025/26 season opened on 20 December 2025 and ended on 12 April 2026.
Q: How big is Cypress Mountain?
A: Cypress Mountain has 61 runs and 7 lifts over 610 m of vertical, from 830 m at the base to 1,440 m at the top. OpenStreetMap maps 30.7 km of piste there.
Q: How steep is Cypress Mountain?
A: The steepest mapped pitch at Cypress Mountain is about 35.2° over 60 m. We measure it from OpenStreetMap's run lines and the elevation model. Its black diamond and double black diamond runs add up to 11 km of the mapped total.
Q: Can you ride off-piste at Cypress Mountain?
A: From 1 November to 31 May, BC Parks routes backcountry travellers through the Cypress ski area on a marked backcountry access corridor, and the Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout trails must be reached that way.
Q: How much is a lift ticket at Cypress Mountain?
A: An adult day ticket at Cypress Mountain costs from $119 in the 2026/27 main season. Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Session Pass and Boyne Passport holders ride here too.
Q: Is Cypress Mountain good for snowboarders?
A: Cypress Mountain scores 5 out of 5 on our snowboarder index. None of its lifts is a drag lift, and 0.9 km of its mapped piste is flat enough to make a snowboarder skate.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-tickets https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-tickets/lift-tickets https://www.cypressmountain.com/winter-activities/downhill-skiing-and-snowboarding https://web.archive.org/web/20260212120809/https://cypressmountain.com/trail-maps-and-stats https://web.archive.org/web/20240227002343/https://cypressmountain.com/night-owl-tickets https://web.archive.org/web/20260121151901/https://cypressmountain.com/hours https://www.cypressmountain.com/hours https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-season-passes https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-sky-card https://www.cypressmountain.com/getting-here https://www.cypressmountain.com/winter-activities/tubing https://www.cypressmountain.com/winter-activities/snowshoeing https://www.cypressmountain.com/winter-activities/lights-of-hollyburn https://www.cypressmountain.com/srdp https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8ts88bij/cypress/59f637a90986e045fc4b5e6135ce702b7b43c72d.pdf https://www.cypresscoachlines.com/ https://www.cypresscoachlines.com/fares https://www.cypresscoachlines.com/stop-locations https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://www.ikonpass.com/en/destinations/cypress-mountain https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.onthesnow.com/vancouver/projected-openings https://vancouversbestplaces.com/lower-mainland-ski-hills/cypress/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1137200 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/37895749

### Grouse Mountain
URL: https://northvanguide.com/resorts/grouse-mountain
Numbers: 939 m vertical, top 1231 m, base 292 m, 33 runs, 7 lifts, 17.5 km of mapped piste, steepest pitch 35.1° over 60 m, adult day $104 (2025/26)
Type: Resort
Also known as: Grouse, Grouse Mountain Resort, The Peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain ski area
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Status: seasonal. Grouse opened its 2025/26 ski season on 19 December 2025 and ran the lifts until 12 April 2026. By 16 October 2026 it had posted no opening day for 2026/27. OnTheSnow projects 18 December 2026, and that date stays projected until Grouse posts its own. Sightseeing runs all year, and the Red Skyride has been closed since 28 September 2026 for new cabins while the Blue Grouse Gondola carries everyone up.
Coordinates: 49.37910, -123.08270
Season: 18 December 2026 (projected by OnTheSnow; Grouse had posted no date by 16 October 2026) to mid-April (the 2025/26 season ended on 12 April 2026)
Lift hours: 9 am to 9 pm on a January 2026 weekday (Today on Grouse)
Night riding: from 3 pm until a 9 pm close on a January 2026 weekday
Adult day: $104 (2025/26)
Operator: Northland at Grouse, Inc. (Northland Properties)
Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/
Booking: https://www.grousemountain.com/ski-board-tickets
Summary: Grouse Mountain in the District of North Vancouver suits a visitor staying downtown without a car, because the SeaBus and bus 236 reach its base and the Blue Grouse Gondola carries you up to 33 runs. Grouse lights 15 of them for night skiing above the city. Four chairs serve the whole ski area below the 1,231 m summit, so a strong skier covers most of it in one evening.

Every Grouse lift ticket includes the ride from the base on Nancy Greene Way up to the ski area on the plateau. The Blue Grouse Gondola opened on 12 December 2024, and its 27 eight-person cabins make the trip in 5.5 minutes. The Red Skyride tram closed on 28 September 2026 so its original 1976 cabins can be swapped for new ones that hold 95 people, and Grouse will announce a reopening date. Up top there are four quads, and the Olympic Express and the Screaming Eagle are the high-speed pair.
Night tickets start at 3 pm, and on a January 2026 weekday the chairs turned until 9 pm. Grouse counts 15 night runs among its 33. The 2025/26 season opened on 19 December with Paradise and the Paradise Jib Park on the Greenway chair, and lift tickets sold at a reduced rate until more terrain opened. That winter Grouse also trialled a Latitude 90 L60 snowmaking machine to stretch the downhill season. The L60 can make snow at temperatures up to +20°C.
Anyone who doesn't ski can buy a Mountain Admission ticket for the winter activities on top, and lift tickets include them as well. The Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park starts a short walk from the Peak Chalet. After dark the Light Walk starts at a light tunnel beside the Skating Pond and loops Blue Grouse Lake for no extra charge. Grouse acknowledges that the mountain stands on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

Tips:
- Grouse says buying lift tickets online at least a day ahead saves time and money.
- Arrive by transit and Guest Services takes $10 off a Mountain Admission or ski ticket. The discount can't be combined with other offers.
- Buy your return SeaBus or SkyTrain fare before you leave downtown. Grouse warns that a cash fare paid on bus 236 for the ride home covers the bus alone.
- Grouse bans dogs, drones, outside sleds and snow skates on the mountain, so leave them at home.
- North Shore Rescue answers about 130 calls a year, and it asks anyone heading past the ski area boundary to leave a trip plan and carry the ten essentials. Read Avalanche Canada's forecast before you go.

Q: Can you get to Grouse Mountain by transit for skiing?
A: Yes. Ride the SeaBus 12 minutes from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay, then take TransLink bus 236 to the Grouse Mountain base in about 25 minutes. Every Grouse lift ticket includes the Blue Grouse Gondola up to the runs.
Q: Does Grouse Mountain have night skiing?
A: Yes. Grouse Mountain lists 15 night runs, and its night lift ticket is valid from 3 pm. On a January 2026 weekday the lifts ran until 9 pm.
Q: How much is a lift ticket at Grouse Mountain in 2026/27?
A: Grouse Mountain had not posted its 2026/27 lift ticket prices by 16 October 2026. In 2025/26 an adult day ticket cost $104 on weekends and holidays and $94 on weekdays, and a night ticket from 3 pm cost $74. Grouse's ticket pages don't say whether those prices include GST.
Q: When does Grouse Mountain open for the 2026/27 ski season?
A: Grouse Mountain had not announced its 2026/27 opening day by 16 October 2026. OnTheSnow projects 18 December 2026, and Grouse opened last season on 19 December 2025.
Q: Is Grouse Mountain on the Ikon Pass?
A: Yes. Grouse Mountain is one of the Ikon Pass's 11 Bonus Mountains for 2026/27, so full Ikon Pass holders get two days there with no reservation. Those days are blacked out on 26–30 December 2026, 16–17 January 2027 and 13–14 February 2027.
Q: How big is Grouse Mountain?
A: Grouse Mountain has 33 runs and 7 lifts over 939 m of vertical, from 292 m at the base to 1,231 m at the top. OpenStreetMap maps 17.5 km of piste there.
Q: How steep is Grouse Mountain?
A: The steepest mapped pitch at Grouse Mountain is about 35.1° over 60 m. We measure it from OpenStreetMap's run lines and the elevation model. Its black diamond and double black diamond runs add up to 4.6 km of the mapped total.
Q: Does Grouse Mountain have night riding?
A: Yes. Grouse Mountain runs night lifts from 3 pm until a 9 pm close on a January 2026 weekday. Grouse lists 15 night runs, and a night ticket covers the ride up and the chairs from 3 pm. Opening day in December 2025 ran from noon to 10 pm.
Q: Is Grouse Mountain good for snowboarders?
A: Grouse Mountain scores 3 out of 5 on our snowboarder index. 1 of its 7 lifts are drag lifts, and 0.6 km of its mapped piste is flat enough to make a snowboarder skate.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.grousemountain.com/ski-board-tickets https://www.grousemountain.com/early-bird https://web.archive.org/web/20260411090035/https://www.grousemountain.com/products/lift-tickets/ https://web.archive.org/web/20260103132108/https://www.grousemountain.com/products/lift-tickets https://web.archive.org/web/20260107152530/https://www.grousemountain.com/products/night-lift-tickets https://web.archive.org/web/20260120185948/https://www.grousemountain.com/current_conditions https://www.grousemountain.com/news/friday-marks-the-start-of-ski-and-ride-season-at-grouse-mountain-resort https://www.grousemountain.com/news/iconic-red-skyride-gets-an-upgrade-with-new-tram-cabins https://www.grousemountain.com/gondola https://www.grousemountain.com/location-hours https://www.grousemountain.com/shuttle https://www.grousemountain.com/terrain-parks https://www.grousemountain.com/handletow https://www.grousemountain.com/snowshoe https://www.grousemountain.com/skatingpond https://www.grousemountain.com/sliding-zone https://www.grousemountain.com/light-walk https://www.grousemountain.com/faq https://www.grousemountain.com/about https://www.grousemountain.com/upgrade-project https://www.grousemountain.com/maps/winter-map https://www.ikonpass.com/en/bonus-mountain-program https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.onthesnow.com/vancouver/projected-openings https://www.northshorerescue.com/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61236168 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1232218748 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/39504230

### Mount Seymour
URL: https://northvanguide.com/resorts/mount-seymour
Numbers: 330 m vertical, top 1265 m, base 935 m, 40 runs, 5 lifts, 17.3 km of mapped piste, steepest pitch 25.8° over 60 m
Type: Resort
Also known as: Mt Seymour, Mt Seymour Resort, Mount Seymour Resort, Seymour
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 1700 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L3
Status: seasonal. Mt Seymour posts 11 December 2026 as its anticipated opening day for 2026/27 and 4 April 2027 as its anticipated closing day. Last winter it opened on 20 December 2025.
Coordinates: 49.36540, -122.94830
Season: 11 December 2026 (anticipated by Mt Seymour) to 4 April 2027 (anticipated by Mt Seymour)
Lift hours: 8:30 am to 9:30 pm on weekends and holidays and 9:30 am to 9:30 pm on weekdays (2025/26)
Night riding: until 9:30 pm on the 2025/26 timetable
Snowfall: 10.0 m a season (Mt Seymour publishes an annual average snowfall of 1,000 cm on its trail map page, and its story page says over 1,000 cm.)
Terrain: Green circle 40%, Blue square 40%, Black diamond 20%
Operator: Mt Seymour Resorts Ltd.
Website: https://mtseymour.ca/
Booking: https://mtseymour.ca/winter/ski-ride
Summary: Mount Seymour in the District of North Vancouver suits families and people learning to ski. The resort rates 40% of its terrain novice and runs its own winter shuttle from Parkgate and Rupert SkyTrain Station. Its 330 m of vertical runs out quickly for a strong skier.

Vancouver's Wood family has owned and run Mt Seymour since 1984, and the ski area operates as a Controlled Recreation Area inside Mount Seymour Provincial Park. Its 40 runs cover 200 acres between 935 m and 1,265 m. The day lodge and the main lots sit at 1,020 m. The Mystery Peak Express and the Lodge Chair are quads, and Brockton is a double chair that Mt Seymour typically opens Wednesday to Sunday.
Mt Seymour rates 40% of its terrain novice and another 40% intermediate, and it counts advanced and expert runs together as the last 20%. The Goldie Meadows learning area has the only covered magic carpet in Vancouver. A weekday Goldie Only ticket covers just that area from December to April outside the holidays, and Mt Seymour pitches it at parents and grandparents who come along while a child learns. Park riders get four lit parks with more than 30 features.
In 2025/26 the lifts ran until 9:30 pm, and Mt Seymour counts 13 night runs including the terrain parks. Early and late in the season the lifts may stop at 4 pm. Mount Seymour Road needs winter tires from 1 October to 31 March and closes from 10 pm to 7 am between November and April. Mt Seymour acknowledges the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

Tips:
- On a weekend, pick 'arriving by car' when you buy if you plan to drive, because attendants turn away cars without that ticket or reservation.
- A weekend ticket covers a 4-hour slot. When it runs out, Guest Services will reload it for another 4 hours at no cost if there's space.
- Mt Seymour sells only through its own online store and voids tickets bought from third-party sellers.
- Arrange your ride down before you go up, since Mt Seymour reports Uber drivers turning down pickups at the ski area.
- Past the Controlled Recreation Area the trails belong to BC Parks and Metro Vancouver. North Shore Rescue asks anyone heading out to leave a trip plan and carry the ten essentials, and BC Parks says to check Avalanche Canada before going into the backcountry.

Q: Is there a shuttle bus to Mount Seymour?
A: Yes. Mt Seymour runs a winter shuttle from Parkgate Community Centre in North Vancouver and from across the street from Rupert SkyTrain Station in East Vancouver. In 2025/26 a return seat cost $10 from Parkgate and $15 from Rupert, and season pass holders rode free.
Q: When does Mount Seymour open for the 2026/27 season?
A: Mt Seymour anticipates opening on 11 December 2026 and closing on 4 April 2027. It opened the 2025/26 season on 20 December 2025.
Q: Does Mount Seymour have night skiing?
A: Yes. Mt Seymour lists 13 night runs including its terrain parks, and in 2025/26 the lifts ran until 9:30 pm.
Q: Do you need a BC Parks day-use pass to ski at Mount Seymour?
A: No. A Mt Seymour activity ticket covers parking, and shuttle riders arrive without a car. Drivers bound for the provincial park trails beyond the resort need a BC Parks day-use pass on the dates BC Parks sets, released at 7 am two days ahead. From 22 September 2026 you book it through a BC Parks account and verify your identity. The Province suggests signing in with a BC Services Card account, and an email and password works too, so set the account up before release day.
Q: How big is Mount Seymour?
A: Mount Seymour has 40 runs and 5 lifts over 330 m of vertical, from 935 m at the base to 1,265 m at the top. OpenStreetMap maps 17.3 km of piste there.
Q: How steep is Mount Seymour?
A: The steepest mapped pitch at Mount Seymour is about 25.8° over 60 m. We measure it from OpenStreetMap's run lines and the elevation model. Its black diamond and double black diamond runs add up to 3.9 km of the mapped total.
Q: Does Mount Seymour have night riding?
A: Yes. Mount Seymour runs night lifts until 9:30 pm on the 2025/26 timetable. Mt Seymour lists 13 night runs including its terrain parks. Early and late in the season the lifts may stop at 4 pm.
Q: Is Mount Seymour good for snowboarders?
A: Mount Seymour scores 2 out of 5 on our snowboarder index. 1 of its 6 lifts are drag lifts, and 1.7 km of its mapped piste is flat enough to make a snowboarder skate.
Q: How much sun does Mount Seymour get in January?
A: On 15 January the median run at Mount Seymour gets 8 hours of direct sun, and 97% of the piste is in the sun at 10:00. We work it out from the sun's path and the terrain around each run.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ENV0037-001067 https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hours-of-operation https://web.archive.org/web/20260123224116/https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hours-of-operation https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/trail-map https://mtseymour.ca/winter/ski-ride https://mtseymour.ca/tickets-passes/3ski-passes https://mtseymour.ca/tickets-passes/full-season-passes https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here/shuttle-bus https://web.archive.org/web/20260123225217/https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here/shuttle-bus https://mtseymour.ca/winter/tubing-tobogganing https://mtseymour.ca/winter/snowshoe https://mtseymour.ca/winter/terrain-parks https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/hiking-backcountry https://mtseymour.ca/about-us/faqs https://mtseymour.ca/about-us/our-story https://mtseymour.ca/about-us/territory-acknowledgment https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1950718 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1052361696 https://bcparks.ca/reservations/day-use-passes/

### Whistler Blackcomb
URL: https://northvanguide.com/resorts/whistler-blackcomb
Numbers: 1609 m vertical, top 2284 m, base 675 m, 200 runs, 36 lifts, 328.6 km of mapped piste, steepest pitch 55.8° over 60 m, adult day $317 (2026/27)
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Resort
Also known as: Whistler, Blackcomb, Whistler Mountain, Blackcomb Mountain, WB
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Status: seasonal. Whistler Blackcomb closed after the summer and plans to open Whistler Mountain, Blackcomb Mountain and the Peak 2 Peak and Creekside gondolas on Friday 20 November 2026, conditions permitting.
Coordinates: 50.11280, -122.95450
Best snow: 27–28 November, 26–31 December 2026, 16 January and 13–14 February 2027 (the Day Pass peak dates)
Night riding: No
Adult day: from $317 (2026/27)
Snowfall: 10.7 m a season (Whistler Blackcomb publishes an annual average of 1,072 cm (422 inches) and names no station or run of years behind the figure.)
Terrain: Green circle 20%, Blue square 35%, Black diamond 25%, Double black diamond 20%
Operator: Vail Resorts (Whistler Blackcomb Holdings, Inc.)
Website: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/
Booking: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx
Summary: Whistler Blackcomb links two big mountains above Whistler Village and sits about 2 hours up Highway 99 from Vancouver, so it suits skiers from North Vancouver who can stay a few nights. Its adult window ticket for 2026/27 runs from $238 on opening day on 20 November 2026 to $367 on peak dates, plus GST, which makes a single day a big spend.

Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain stand side by side and share 8,171 acres (3,307 ha) of terrain with over 200 marked runs. Whistler Blackcomb counts 16 alpine bowls and 3 glaciers between them. Whistler Mountain was London Mountain until 1965, and its peak reaches 2,182 m. Blackcomb's lifts climb to 2,284 m, with the summit standing above them at 2,444 m. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola crosses from the Roundhouse at 1,850 m on Whistler to the Rendezvous at 1,860 m on Blackcomb, so one ticket gets you both mountains in a morning.
The main base is Whistler Village at 675 m, where the Whistler Village Gondola climbs Whistler Mountain and the Excalibur Gondola heads across to Blackcomb. The Blackcomb Gondola loads in the Upper Village at 685 m, and beginners get an easy start beside the daylodge there on the Magic Chair and its carpets. Creekside is the lowest base at 653 m. The drive down from the village covers 5 km and takes about 10 minutes, and the Creekside Gondola runs up from there to meet the Big Red Express on Whistler Mountain.
New skiers have learning ground on both mountains. The Olympic Learning Area sits midway up the Whistler Village Gondola, and the Emerald Zone above it mixes easy and intermediate runs, with Whiskey Jack and Ego Bowl the warm-ups the trail map suggests. On Blackcomb the Catskinner Zone starts you on Easy Out and carries on down Over Easy. Higher up, Flute Bowl opens off the Harmony 6 and Symphony chairs, and Blackcomb Glacier starts from the top of the Showcase lift, with Spanky's Ladder off the Glacier Express as the experts' way in. For 2026/27 a new quad chairlift replaces the Showcase T-Bar on the way to the Horstman and Blackcomb glaciers.
Without a car, both coach lines pick up on Melville Street outside the Hyatt beside Burrard Station downtown. Epic Rides goes non-stop to the Gateway Loop by the Whistler Visitor Centre in about 1 hour 45 minutes for $33.50 one way, and it carries your luggage, skis and board at no charge. YVR Skylynx also starts at the airport's international arrivals, and on its 2026/27 winter timetable the Express reaches Whistler in 2 hours 15 minutes for $65 one way. From Lonsdale Quay, take the SeaBus to Waterfront and ride the Expo Line one stop to Burrard.
Whistler Blackcomb puts the drive from Vancouver at about 2 hours over 120 km. From 1 October to 31 March Highway 99 needs winter tires with the M+S or mountain and snowflake mark, and chains fitted over summer tires don't meet the rule. Police run random tire checks at the Alice Lake turnoff. In 2025/26 the municipal Village Day Lots 1 to 3 cost $19.50 a day for a standard vehicle, and free reservations held spaces on weekend and holiday mornings in Upper Lots 6 and 7 and the Creekside Parkade. The resort had not posted its 2026/27 parking rules on 16 October 2026.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler wrote its territorial statement with leaders of both Nations, and it says Whistler is located on the unceded territories of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Both Nations tell their own story at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler. In June 2020 the two Nations, the Province, the municipality and Whistler Blackcomb signed a framework agreement on how they work together.

Tips:
- Buy lift tickets online well ahead. In mid-October 2026 an adult ticket for Tuesday 19 January 2027 cost $219 online against $317 at the window on the day.
- Peak dates fall on 27–28 November, 26–31 December, 16 January and 13–14 February. The adult window price reached $367 on the two we checked, and the cheaper restricted Day Pass leaves all of them out.
- Epic Rides' posted timetables jump from 19 November to 27 November, and the lifts open on 20 November, so check with Epic Rides before you book opening week.
- The bubly Tube Park at Base 2 releases its tickets online 3 days ahead, and its 2026/27 dates go on sale in November.
- Save the ski patrol's on-hill emergency number, 604-935-5555, before you head up.

Q: When does Whistler Blackcomb open for 2026/27?
A: Whistler Blackcomb plans to open on Friday 20 November 2026, conditions permitting. Its hours page gives that date for Whistler Mountain, Blackcomb Mountain and the Peak 2 Peak and Creekside gondolas, and the closing date for the season had not been posted on 16 October 2026.
Q: How much is a lift ticket at Whistler Blackcomb in 2026/27?
A: An adult day ticket at the Whistler Blackcomb window costs $238 on opening day and $367 on peak dates such as 28 December 2026, plus GST. Buying online ahead brought those to $202 and $265 when we checked on 16 October 2026, and the Epic Pass covers every day with no blackout dates.
Q: How do you get from Vancouver to Whistler Blackcomb without a car?
A: Take a coach to Whistler Village. Epic Rides runs non-stop from Burrard Station downtown to the Gateway Loop in about 1 hour 45 minutes for $33.50 one way, and the YVR Skylynx Express runs from the airport in 2 hours 15 minutes for $65 one way on its 2026/27 winter timetable.
Q: Does Whistler Blackcomb have night skiing?
A: No. Whistler Blackcomb says it does not offer night skiing.
Q: Can you do Whistler Blackcomb as a day trip from North Vancouver?
A: Yes. On its 2026/27 winter timetables Epic Rides leaves Burrard Station at 6:20 am and reaches Whistler Village at 8:05 am, and its 7 pm bus back gets downtown at 8:45 pm. From Lonsdale Quay, allow time for the SeaBus to Waterfront and one Expo Line stop to Burrard.
Q: How big is Whistler Blackcomb?
A: Whistler Blackcomb has 200 runs and 36 lifts over 1,609 m of vertical, from 675 m at the base to 2,284 m at the top. OpenStreetMap maps 328.6 km of piste there.
Q: How steep is Whistler Blackcomb?
A: The steepest mapped pitch at Whistler Blackcomb is about 55.8° over 60 m. We measure it from OpenStreetMap's run lines and the elevation model. Its black diamond and double black diamond runs add up to 132.8 km of the mapped total.
Q: Can you ride off-piste at Whistler Blackcomb?
A: Whistler Blackcomb opens set lift routes and signed uphill routes into Garibaldi Provincial Park, and the ground past the ski area boundary is neither controlled nor patrolled. Read the Terrain Status Map before you leave and again before you come back inside the boundary.
Q: Is Whistler Blackcomb good for snowboarders?
A: Whistler Blackcomb scores 4 out of 5 on our snowboarder index. 1 of its 35 lifts are drag lifts, and 11.9 km of its mapped piste is flat enough to make a snowboarder skate.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/mountain-info.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/about-the-resort/hours-of-operation.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/passes/whistler-blackcomb-day-pass.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/trail-maps.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/-/aemasset/sitecore/whistler-blackcomb/maps/winter-2025-2026/20251023_WB_winter-trail_map_001.pdf https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/backcountry.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/terrain-parks.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/mountain-conditions/terrain-and-lift-status.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/about-the-resort/getting-here.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities/tube-park.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities/snowshoe.aspx https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-pass.aspx https://www.placera.se/pressmeddelanden/vail-resorts-whistler-blackcomb-kicks-off-the-countdown-to-winter-with-november-20-opening-date-20260818 https://www.whistler.ca/about/shared-territories-lilwat-and-squamish-nations https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/activities-and-schedules/outdoor-skating/ https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020MAH0106-001680 https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/38/ https://yvrskylynx.com/prices/38/ https://epicrides.ca/ https://epicrides.ca/epic-rides-schedule/ https://epicrides.ca/pick-up-locations-map/ https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1206060 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1525851044

## Resort groups

### Vancouver's North Shore Mountains
URL: https://northvanguide.com/resort-groups/north-shore-mountains
Type: Resort group
Also known as: North Shore Mountains, Vancouver's local mountains, North Shore ski hills, Vancouver ski hills
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Resorts: 3
Summary: Vancouver's North Shore has three ski hills within half an hour of downtown Vancouver, and all of them light runs for night skiing. Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver has the most vertical. Pick Grouse Mountain if you have no car, because bus 236 runs to its gondola, or Mount Seymour if someone in your group is learning.

Cypress holds the west end of the range in Cypress Provincial Park. Mount Seymour is at the east end inside its own provincial park, and Grouse stands between them at the top of Capilano Road. Each hill sells its own tickets and passes.
TransLink bus 236 runs from Lonsdale Quay to the Grouse base, and the gondola takes you up from there. Cypress and Mt Seymour depend on private winter shuttles instead: Cypress Coach Lines picks up at the Vancouver Art Gallery downtown and at Lonsdale Quay, and Mt Seymour's own buses leave from Parkgate Community Centre and from across the street from Rupert SkyTrain Station. All three run lifts into the evening, and Cypress keeps its chairs turning until 10 pm.

Tips:
- Check each hill's conditions page on the morning you go, because each one sets its own hours and opening dates.

Q: Can you ski all three of Vancouver's North Shore mountains on one lift ticket?
A: No. Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour each sell their own tickets and passes. The 2026/27 Ikon Pass gives seven days at Cypress and two Bonus Mountain days at Grouse, and it has no days at Mount Seymour.
Q: Which of Vancouver's North Shore ski hills is easiest to reach without a car?
A: Grouse Mountain. TransLink bus 236 runs from Lonsdale Quay to the Grouse base in about 25 minutes, and every lift ticket includes the gondola to the runs. Cypress and Mount Seymour rely on private winter shuttles that sell seats online.
Q: Which of Vancouver's North Shore mountains has the most night skiing?
A: Cypress Mountain. Its February 2026 stats page listed 21 night runs, and they're open from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Grouse lists 15 night runs, and Mount Seymour counts 13 including its terrain parks.
Q: Which of Vancouver's North Shore ski hills is best for beginners?
A: Mount Seymour. It rates 40% of its terrain novice, and its Goldie Meadows learning area has the only covered magic carpet in Vancouver. A weekday Goldie Only ticket for that area costs less than a full-mountain ticket.
Q: Which resorts make up Vancouver's North Shore Mountains?
A: Vancouver's North Shore Mountains links 3 resorts: Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.grousemountain.com/ski-board-tickets https://www.grousemountain.com/location-hours https://www.cypressmountain.com/getting-here https://web.archive.org/web/20260212120809/https://cypressmountain.com/trail-maps-and-stats https://www.cypressmountain.com/srdp https://www.cypresscoachlines.com/stop-locations https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/trail-map https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here/shuttle-bus https://mtseymour.ca/winter/ski-ride https://mtseymour.ca/about-us/faqs https://www.ikonpass.com/en/bonus-mountain-program https://www.ikonpass.com/en/destinations/cypress-mountain

## Backcountry

### Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/black-mountain-and-bowen-lookout
Numbers: summit 1,217 m, ATES Simple terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Black Mountain, Black Mountain Plateau, Bowen Lookout, Cypress backcountry access corridor, Cypress BAC
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Status: seasonal. BC Parks opens the backcountry access corridor from 1 November to 31 May. Read the park's trail conditions report and the Avalanche Canada forecast for the North Shore subregion before you go.
Coordinates: 49.39430, -123.21870
Summit: 1,217 m
Typical ascent: Black Mountain tops out at 1,217 m by BC Parks' figure, and North Shore Rescue puts the Cypress parking lot at about 915 m. BC Parks says most of the Black Mountain climb comes on a series of steep switchbacks below the plateau. The Bowen Lookout trail stays mostly flat and gains about 150 m on its last section.
Season: BC Parks runs the backcountry access corridor through the ski area from 1 November to 31 May. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Simple terrain
Guide: Optional for experienced groups
Trailhead: BC Parks kiosk beside Cypress Creek Lodge, Cypress alpine base
Trailhead height: 915 m
Lift access: Cypress Mountain
Summary: Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout in West Vancouver's Cypress Provincial Park suit a first snowshoe or ski tour on Vancouver's North Shore, because Avalanche Canada rates both marked BC Parks trails simple, and the price of entry is a free tag and a walk through a busy ski area on the backcountry access corridor.

Drive 14.8 km to the end of Cypress Bowl Road for both trails, and stop first at Black Mountain Lodge. Ask in the Brown Bag Room for the free backcountry access tag, then follow the green circular signs of the corridor through the ski area until the red poles of the BC Parks trails take over. BC Parks runs the corridor from 1 November to 31 May.
Black Mountain is the one with a climb. The trail zigzags up steep switchbacks to the plateau and then wanders past Cabin Lake and other little subalpine lakes and over the south summit. Bowen Lookout is the easier trip, mostly flat past Yew Lake and along Pumphouse Road with about 150 m of climbing at the end. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner rates both winter lines simple.
Turn around at the lookout in winter. BC Parks strongly discourages going on to Eagle Bluffs or along the Howe Sound Crest Trail, and its winter map warns of unmarked trails and avalanche terrain beyond, where a rescue puts volunteers at extreme risk. Camping is banned on the plateau and at the lookout, and the whole park sits under a permanent campfire ban. Cypress Provincial Park lies in the territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

Tips:
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home: your route, your group, your start time and your turnaround time, plus when they should call 911. North Shore Rescue points people to the free planner at adventuresmart.ca.
- Pack North Shore Rescue's ten essentials and put a headlamp first. The team says lack of light causes more overdue-hiker callouts than anything else.
- Take an AST 1 before you tour beyond these simple trails. Avalanche Canada sets the course at two days or more and lists licensed providers at avalanche.ca/training/courses.
- Carpool or take the Cypress Coach Lines bus on winter weekends, when BC Parks says parking fills fast.

Q: Do you need a pass to snowshoe to Black Mountain from Cypress?
A: Yes. You need a free backcountry access tag from the Brown Bag Room in Black Mountain Lodge, and BC Parks requires it on the Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout trails from 1 November to 31 May.
Q: Can you go past Bowen Lookout on the Howe Sound Crest Trail in winter?
A: BC Parks strongly discourages it. Its winter map says the trail beyond Bowen Lookout is unmarked in winter and crosses dangerous avalanche terrain, and that rescue out there is slow and puts rescuers at extreme risk.
Q: Where can you park overnight at Cypress Mountain?
A: Park in Lot 3B. BC Parks allows overnight parking there free of charge and tows vehicles left overnight in any other lot.
Q: Is Black Mountain avalanche terrain?
A: Yes. BC Parks says each of its three marked Cypress winter trails travels through avalanche terrain. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner rates the Black Mountain winter trail simple, the lowest of its three classes, so carry a transceiver, probe and shovel and read the forecast.
Q: How long is a tour on Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout?
A: A typical tour on Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout climbs black Mountain tops out at 1,217 m by BC Parks' figure, and North Shore Rescue puts the Cypress parking lot at about 915 m. BC Parks says most of the Black Mountain climb comes on a series of steep switchbacks below the plateau. The Bowen Lookout trail stays mostly flat and gains about 150 m on its last section.
Q: When can you ski tour Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout?
A: The touring season on Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout runs bC Parks runs the backcountry access corridor through the ski area from 1 November to 31 May. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Q: Do you need a guide for Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout?
A: Experienced, equipped groups tour Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout on their own, though a local guide finds better snow.
Q: Where do you check avalanche danger for Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout?
A: Read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map) before every tour on Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout.
Q: How do you get to the Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout trailhead?
A: The BC Parks kiosk beside Cypress Creek Lodge, Cypress alpine base trailhead is about 35 min by car from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in winter, 24.4 km on the road.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_winter_trails_map_0902156ceb.pdf https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_trail_report_0b345d2e8e.pdf https://www.cypressmountain.com/policies/uphill-policy https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/avalanche-info/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/493909818

### Brandywine and Brew Hut
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/brandywine-brew-hut
Numbers: faces north, northeast, east, west, southwest, south, ATES Challenging terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Brew Hut, Brew Lake, Roe Creek, Roe-Brew Trail, Brandywine Bowl, Mount Brew
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Status: seasonal. The VOC posts current conditions and road bulletins on its hut registration page. The Roe Creek Road is cross-ditched and undriveable past 5.9 km. Read the Avalanche Canada forecast for the Brandywine subregion before you go.
Coordinates: 50.04002, -123.19125
Typical ascent: The VOC's figures put the ploughed end of the road at about 430 m and Brew Hut at 1,686 m. From there you ski the Chance Creek FSR and the Roe Creek Road to the R200 branch, then follow the 4.7 km Roe-Brew Trail to the hut.
Faces: N NE E W SW S
Season: The VOC reckons the Brew area can get as much as 50% more winter snow than Whistler Mountain, which makes it a good bet when snow is thin elsewhere and a poor one in stormy weather. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Challenging terrain
Guide: Optional for experienced groups
Trailhead: Chance Creek FSR at the Powder Mountain Catskiing base, km 1.6 from Highway 99
Trailhead height: 430 m
Summary: Brandywine and Brew Hut, south of Whistler off Highway 99, suit ski tourers who want a deep-snow hut trip, because the VOC's first-come hut sleeps up to 16 above mellow slopes around Brew Lake, and the trade-off is a long approach on cat-skiing roads and a whiteout-prone final climb with no markers.

The Chance Creek FSR leaves Highway 99 about 1 km south of the Rubble Creek road to Garibaldi Lake and crosses the Cheakamus River and the railway. Park at the cat-skiing base at km 1.6, where the ploughing stops. From there you ski the logging roads to the R200 branch and pick up the Roe-Brew Trail, 4.7 km to the hut. The trail rides a bench around the ridge south of Mount Brew and ducks in and out of forest and across the tails of talus slopes. Those open slopes face south, and the VOC warns that they release wet loose avalanches in the sun.
The last stretch above Brew Lake is open alpine with no flags, and the VOC calls whiteouts there common. The club reckons Brew can get as much as 50% more snow than Whistler Mountain, and a forecast of flurries in Squamish can mean a full storm at the hut. Ski the sparse trees at the north end of the lake when visibility closes in, and save Brandywine Bowl and the run from the hut's door into Brandywine Creek for stable days.
The VOC built the current hut in 2005 and runs it for anyone on skis or on foot, first come first served, for $15 a person a night in 2026. It sleeps about 12 in comfort and 16 at most, with a wood stove, a solar LED light and an outhouse just north-east of the hut. Drinking water comes from the pond or from snow on the west side. Read the VOC's hut registration page before you go, because the club posts its bulletins there.

Tips:
- Call Powder Mountain Catskiing two weeks before a winter trip to the hut so it can keep its clients away, and ask about parking and road conditions at the same time.
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home with your route, your group, your hut nights and your return time, plus when they should call 911. AdventureSmart's free planner is at adventuresmart.ca.
- North Shore Rescue's ten essentials apply here too, with a headlamp first and a map of sheet 92 J/3 and a compass close behind.
- Avalanche Canada sets AST 1 at two days or more and lists licensed providers at avalanche.ca/training/courses.

Q: Do you need to book Brew Hut?
A: No. Brew Hut takes no reservations and opens to all non-motorized, non-commercial users, with a 2026 fee of $15 a person a night. VOC trips have priority at New Year's, Reading Week and Easter.
Q: How do you get to Brew Hut in winter?
A: Park at the Powder Mountain Catskiing base at km 1.6 on the Chance Creek FSR, ski the logging roads to the R200 branch and follow the 4.7 km Roe-Brew Trail to the hut at 1,686 m. The final alpine stretch above Brew Lake carries no markers.
Q: What ATES rating does Brew Hut have?
A: The trip from Roe Creek to Brew Hut is rated challenging on the older Canadian Avalanche Association list. Brandywine Bowl below the hut is rated complex on the VOC's interim list.
Q: Can you snowmobile to Brew Hut?
A: No. The VOC runs the hut for non-motorized users, and it allows air access only for hut work such as firewood and building materials.
Q: How long is a tour on Brandywine and Brew Hut?
A: A typical tour on Brandywine and Brew Hut climbs the VOC's figures put the ploughed end of the road at about 430 m and Brew Hut at 1,686 m. From there you ski the Chance Creek FSR and the Roe Creek Road to the R200 branch, then follow the 4.7 km Roe-Brew Trail to the hut.
Q: When can you ski tour Brandywine and Brew Hut?
A: The touring season on Brandywine and Brew Hut runs the VOC reckons the Brew area can get as much as 50% more winter snow than Whistler Mountain, which makes it a good bet when snow is thin elsewhere and a poor one in stormy weather. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Q: Do you need a guide for Brandywine and Brew Hut?
A: Experienced, equipped groups tour Brandywine and Brew Hut on their own, though a local guide finds better snow.
Q: Where do you check avalanche danger for Brandywine and Brew Hut?
A: Read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map) before every tour on Brandywine and Brew Hut.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/Brew_Hut https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/Roe-Brew_Trail https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/Roe_Creek_Road https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://bcsara.com/no-charge-for-sar/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/

### Diamond Head and Elfin Lakes
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/diamond-head-elfin-lakes
Numbers: ascent 600 m, ATES Challenging terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Elfin Lakes, Elfin Lakes Shelter, Paul Ridge, Red Heather, Diamond Head, Garibaldi Park Diamond Head area
Region: Squamish
Status: seasonal. BC Parks closed Rampart Ponds Campground and the trail beyond Zig Zag Creek toward it in July 2025 after a washout, and the closure still stood in October 2026. Opal Cone, the Gargoyles and Diamond Head stay open from Elfin Lakes.
Coordinates: 49.78930, -122.98780
Typical ascent: 600 m
Tour time: 3 to 5 hours one way to Elfin Lakes, by BC Parks' estimate
Season: BC Parks says the Diamond Head ski season generally runs from mid-November to April or May, and rangers pole the winter route from Red Heather to Elfin Lakes. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Challenging terrain
Guide: Optional for experienced groups
Trailhead: Diamond Head parking lot, Garibaldi Park
Trailhead height: 914 m
Summary: Diamond Head and Elfin Lakes, above Squamish in Garibaldi Park, suit a first hut trip on skis or snowshoes, because BC Parks poles the 11 km route to a heated, bookable 33-bunk shelter, and the trade-off is an open ridge where whiteouts make the route hard to find.

Turn off Highway 99 onto Mamquam Road about 4 km north of downtown Squamish and follow the road up past Quest University to the Diamond Head lot at 914 m, 16 km from the highway. Chains are mandatory from October through May, even on a bare road. From the lot the route climbs an old road to the Red Heather shelter, then picks up the orange snow poles that rangers set from Red Heather to Elfin Lakes. BC Parks allows three to five hours for the 11 km.
Paul Ridge runs open and high to about 1,700 m, and BC Parks warns that whiteouts make route finding there difficult, especially when the poles are down. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner maps most of the route as simple and colours a short stretch above Red Heather challenging. Its map turns challenging and complex on the slopes toward Columnar Peak and Diamond Head, so day trips from the shelter need their own forecast check for the Garibaldi subregion.
Elfin Lakes Shelter sleeps 33 in 11 double and 11 single bunks, with a propane heater, eight propane burners and pots for melting snow. BC Parks takes bookings up to three months ahead from 7 am Pacific, and you choose a bunk on arrival. BC Parks says several camp stoves running indoors cause most carbon monoxide build-up, so open the doors and windows whenever stoves are lit. Garibaldi Park lies in the territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

Tips:
- Book Elfin Lakes Shelter at camping.bcparks.ca. In 2026 BC Parks charges $30 an adult and $10 a child aged 6 to 15 each night with tax in the price, plus a $6 transaction fee per reservation, and visitors who live outside BC pay an extra $20 flat fee.
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home: your route, your group, your start time and your turnaround time, plus when they should call 911. AdventureSmart's free planner is at adventuresmart.ca.
- North Shore Rescue's ten essentials hold here too, with a headlamp first. The shelter's solar lights can fail in poor weather, BC Parks says, so bring your own light.
- Take an AST 1 before your first trip. Avalanche Canada sets the course at two days or more and lists licensed providers at avalanche.ca/training/courses.
- Most skiers use telemark or alpine touring gear here. BC Parks says light cross-country equipment is unsuitable for the terrain and snow.

Q: Do you need to book Elfin Lakes Shelter in winter?
A: Yes. BC Parks requires reservations at Elfin Lakes Shelter all year, bookable up to three months ahead from 7 am Pacific at camping.bcparks.ca or by phone at 1-800-689-9025.
Q: Do you need chains to drive to the Diamond Head parking lot?
A: Yes. BC Parks makes chains mandatory from October through May, and you must carry properly fitting chains even when the road is bare.
Q: How long does it take to ski to Elfin Lakes?
A: BC Parks allows three to five hours one way for the 11 km from the Diamond Head lot to Elfin Lakes, with 600 m of elevation change. The VOC's ski guide puts the winter trip at three to four hours.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Elfin Lakes?
A: No. Dogs and other pets are prohibited in Garibaldi Park, except certified guide and service dogs with proof of accreditation.
Q: Is the Elfin Lakes route avalanche terrain?
A: Yes. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner maps most of the winter route as simple and a short stretch above Red Heather as challenging, and BC Parks expects every visitor to carry a transceiver, probe and shovel.
Q: When can you ski tour Diamond Head and Elfin Lakes?
A: The touring season on Diamond Head and Elfin Lakes runs bC Parks says the Diamond Head ski season generally runs from mid-November to April or May, and rangers pole the winter route from Red Heather to Elfin Lakes. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Q: Do you need a guide for Diamond Head and Elfin Lakes?
A: Experienced, equipped groups tour Diamond Head and Elfin Lakes on their own, though a local guide finds better snow.
Q: Where do you check avalanche danger for Diamond Head and Elfin Lakes?
A: Read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map) before every tour on Diamond Head and Elfin Lakes.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/garibaldi-park/ https://bcparks.ca/garibaldi-park/diamond-head-area/ https://bcparks.ca/reservations/backcountry-camping/shelters/ https://cms.bcparks.ca/api/public-advisories/items?filters[protectedAreas][orcs][$eq]=7&pagination[limit]=100 https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/Garibaldi_Neve_Traverse https://bcsara.com/no-charge-for-sar/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/89758063 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/89758778

### Duffey Lake Road
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/duffey-lake-road
Numbers: ATES Challenging terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Cerise Creek, Keith's Hut, Keith Flavelle Memorial Hut, Joffre Lakes, Vantage Peak, Anniversary Glacier, Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy, Duffey
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Status: seasonal. BC Parks keeps the immediate slide path in the Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy closed and lists one unmaintained temporary route across the middle of the slide track. Keith's Hut sits outside the closure. Read the Avalanche Canada forecast for the Duffey subregion before you go.
Coordinates: 50.34670, -122.41670
Typical ascent: The VOC puts Keith's Hut at 1,650 m. No land manager publishes a height gain for the winter approach since the 2019 landslides took out the old trails.
Season: BC Parks expects severe winter conditions from November to the end of May at Joffre Lakes, and vehicle access there depends on the weather from November to May. After 25 October 2026 BC Parks needs no day-use pass at Joffre Lakes and access depends on snow. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Challenging terrain
Guide: Recommended
Trailhead: Cerise Creek pullout on the Duffey Lake Road (Highway 99) east of Joffre Lakes
Summary: The Duffey Lake Road east of Pemberton suits experienced ski tourers who want a hut base under Joffre Peak, because Keith's Hut sits at 1,650 m at the foot of the Anniversary Glacier, and the trade-off is a landslide-scarred approach up Cerise Creek with avalanche paths overhead and no cell service.

Keith's Hut sits at 1,650 m near the foot of the Anniversary Glacier, and the hut society flies its firewood in by helicopter. Friends and family of Keith Flavelle built it in his memory after he died in a climbing accident on Mount Logan, and they still run a work party every September. There is no booking system, so the VOC suggests bringing a tent or digging a snow cave in case the bunks are full.
The approach changed in May 2019, when two landslides off Joffre Peak buried the Cerise Creek watershed and wiped out both the summer and the winter trails. BC Parks reopened most of the Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy in December 2020 and still bans entry to the immediate slide path. One unmaintained temporary route crosses the middle of the slide track, and BC Parks asks you to cross it quickly. The Canadian Avalanche Association list described the valley route as running under several large avalanche paths and through a terrain trap in the creek.
Joffre Lakes Park next door lies within the unceded territories of the Líl̓wat Nation and N'Quatqua, as the Líl̓wat Nation's Political Chief says on BC Parks' page. BC Parks developed the park's visitor use management strategy in partnership with the two Nations, and it posts the park's periodic summer closures in its advisories. BC Parks says local First Nations historically used the conservancy "for cultural, ceremonial and spiritual practices" and that culturally modified trees and rock art are present, so leave every tree and rock as you find it.

Tips:
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home with your route, your group, your hut night and your return time, plus when they should call 911. AdventureSmart's free planner is at adventuresmart.ca.
- North Shore Rescue's ten essentials apply here too, with a headlamp first, and add a satellite messenger because the park has no cell service.
- Avalanche Canada sets AST 1 at two days or more and lists licensed providers at avalanche.ca/training/courses. BC Parks recommends formal avalanche training before any winter visit to Cerise Creek.
- Check the Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy page for BC Parks' closure map before you go, and stay out of the area outlined in red.

Q: Is Cerise Creek closed after the Joffre Peak landslides?
A: Part of it is. BC Parks bans public access within the immediate slide path and allows one unmaintained temporary route across the middle of the slide track, and the rest of the Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy reopened in December 2020.
Q: Can you book Keith's Hut?
A: No. Keith's Hut works first come, first served, and the Keith Flavelle Memorial Hut Society asks for donations, with a minimum of $20 a person a night from large groups.
Q: Is there cell service on the Duffey Lake Road backcountry?
A: BC Parks says Joffre Lakes Park has no cell service and no emergency services nearby, so carry a satellite messenger or another way to call 911.
Q: What ATES rating does Keith's Hut have?
A: The trip up Cerise Creek to Keith's Hut is rated challenging on the older Canadian Avalanche Association list. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner puts the hut in a simple zone surrounded by complex terrain.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Joffre Lakes in winter?
A: No. BC Parks prohibits dogs and other pets in Joffre Lakes Park year-round to protect its wildlife and fragile ecosystems.
Q: How long is a tour on Duffey Lake Road?
A: A typical tour on Duffey Lake Road climbs the VOC puts Keith's Hut at 1,650 m. No land manager publishes a height gain for the winter approach since the 2019 landslides took out the old trails.
Q: How do you get to the Duffey Lake Road trailhead?
A: The Cerise Creek pullout on the Duffey Lake Road (Highway 99) east of Joffre Lakes trailhead is about 4 hr 20 min by car from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in winter, 171.4 km on the road.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/nlhaxten-cerise-creek-conservancy/ https://cms.bcparks.ca/api/public-advisories/items?filters[protectedAreas][orcs][$eq]=546&pagination[limit]=100 https://bcparks.ca/joffre-lakes-park/ https://cms.bcparks.ca/api/public-advisories/items?filters[protectedAreas][orcs][$eq]=363&pagination[limit]=100 https://bcparks.ca/reservations/day-use-passes/ https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/Keith%27s_Hut https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://bcsara.com/no-charge-for-sar/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/261994020 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3282758545 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3280645621

### Garibaldi Neve Traverse
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/garibaldi-neve-traverse
Numbers: ATES Challenging terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Garibaldi Névé Traverse, Garibaldi Névé, Neve Traverse, Elfin Lakes to Garibaldi Lake
Region: Squamish
Status: seasonal. The traverse depends on a frozen Garibaldi Lake and a stable snowpack. Check BC Parks' Garibaldi Park advisories and the Avalanche Canada forecast for the Garibaldi subregion.
Coordinates: 49.85830, -122.98340
Typical ascent: The VOC's ski guide gives the Elfin Lakes to Garibaldi Lake leg as 16 km and a long day, with a high point of about 2,170 m on a shoulder past the Tent. Garibaldi Lake sits at about 1,450 m and the Rubble Creek lot at about 600 m by the same guide.
Tour time: 2 to 3 travel days from Diamond Head to Rubble Creek, by the VOC's guide
Season: The VOC's guide says the traverse goes best in winter or early spring while Garibaldi Lake is frozen, because an open lake means a bushwhack around it. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Challenging terrain
Guide: Recommended
Trailhead: Diamond Head parking lot, Garibaldi Park (finish at the Rubble Creek trailhead)
Trailhead height: 914 m
Summary: The Garibaldi Neve Traverse crosses the glaciers of Garibaldi Park from the Diamond Head area above Squamish to Garibaldi Lake in 2 to 3 days, so it suits ski parties with glacier travel and crevasse rescue skills, and the trade-off is a heavily crevassed névé where a whiteout can pin you in your tent.

Start at the Diamond Head lot above Squamish and spend the first night at Elfin Lakes Shelter, 11 km in, where BC Parks takes bookings for its 33 bunks. The second day is the big one. The route contours north under avalanche paths, drops to Ring Creek and climbs the Garibaldi Glacier west of Opal Cone onto the open névé, then crosses a shoulder at about 2,178 m past the Tent. The VOC's guide calls it a full day for an average party.
The section between the Tent and the Sharkfin carries the most crevasses, so travel roped up and slow down if the visibility drops. Pass the Sharkfin on its east side and know that NTS maps draw it in the wrong spot. A broad pass west of Glacier Pikes leads onto the Sentinel Glacier and a straightforward run to Garibaldi Lake at about 1,450 m, where you can stay in the small Sentinel Bay glaciology huts or ski across the frozen lake to the VOC's Burton Hut.
The older Canadian Avalanche Association list rated the normal low route challenging, and the Mount Garibaldi north-east face complex. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner covers the Elfin Lake area at the south end and leaves the névé outside its mapped zones, so plan this one with the Garibaldi subregion forecast and your own terrain reading. Garibaldi Park lies in the territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

Tips:
- Carry a tent even if you plan to sleep in huts. The VOC says a whiteout can trap you on the névé.
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home with your route, your group, your hut nights and the day you expect to reach Rubble Creek, plus when they should call 911. AdventureSmart's free planner is at adventuresmart.ca.
- North Shore Rescue's ten essentials apply on a multi-day trip as much as a day hike, with a headlamp first.
- Avalanche Canada sets AST 1 at two days or more and offers AST 2 for longer trips like this one. Licensed providers list their dates at avalanche.ca/training/courses.
- Hire a certified mountain guide if nobody in your party has led a glacier trip before.

Q: How long is the Garibaldi Neve Traverse?
A: Most parties take 2 to 3 travel days from the Diamond Head lot to the Rubble Creek lot, by the VOC's guide. The Elfin Lakes to Garibaldi Lake leg alone runs about 16 km and makes a long day.
Q: Do you need glacier skills for the Garibaldi Neve Traverse?
A: Yes. The route crosses the Garibaldi Glacier, the main névé and the Sentinel Glacier, and the VOC calls the stretch between the Tent and the Sharkfin the most heavily crevassed part of the trip.
Q: Which way do people ski the Garibaldi Neve Traverse?
A: Most ski it south to north, from Diamond Head to Rubble Creek. The VOC says that direction gives a net loss of height and a couple of north-facing descents.
Q: What ATES rating does the Garibaldi Neve Traverse have?
A: The normal low route is rated challenging on the older Canadian Avalanche Association list. The north-east face of Mount Garibaldi is rated complex.
Q: When can you ski tour Garibaldi Neve Traverse?
A: The touring season on Garibaldi Neve Traverse runs the VOC's guide says the traverse goes best in winter or early spring while Garibaldi Lake is frozen, because an open lake means a bushwhack around it. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Q: Do you need a guide for Garibaldi Neve Traverse?
A: We recommend a certified guide for Garibaldi Neve Traverse unless your group can read the snowpack and run its own rescue.
Q: Where do you check avalanche danger for Garibaldi Neve Traverse?
A: Read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map) before every tour on Garibaldi Neve Traverse.
Q: How do you get to the Garibaldi Neve Traverse trailhead?
A: The Diamond Head parking lot, Garibaldi Park (finish at the Rubble Creek trailhead) trailhead is about 1 hr 40 min by car from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in winter, 62.4 km on the road.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/garibaldi-park/ https://bcparks.ca/garibaldi-park/diamond-head-area/ https://bcparks.ca/reservations/backcountry-camping/shelters/ https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/Garibaldi_Neve_Traverse https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://bcsara.com/no-charge-for-sar/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/5519287 https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3445569

### Hollyburn Peak
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/hollyburn-peak
Numbers: summit 1,325 m, ATES Challenging terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Hollyburn Mountain, Hollyburn, Hollyburn Peak trail
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Status: seasonal. BC Parks maintains the trail as a marked winter route. Read the park's trail conditions report and the Avalanche Canada forecast for the North Shore subregion before you set off.
Coordinates: 49.40050, -123.18320
Summit: 1,325 m
Typical ascent: BC Parks gives the summit as 1,325 m and describes a trail that starts and finishes with its steepest climbing. It publishes no height gain for the winter route.
Season: BC Parks keeps Hollyburn Peak as one of the three marked winter trails in Cypress Provincial Park. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Challenging terrain
Guide: Optional for experienced groups
Trailhead: BC Parks kiosk at the Cypress Nordic area parking
Lift access: Cypress Mountain
Summary: Hollyburn Peak in West Vancouver's Cypress Provincial Park gives snowshoers and new ski tourers a BC Parks winter trail from the Nordic area to a 1,325 m summit, and the catch comes near the top, where Avalanche Canada maps the last slopes as challenging avalanche terrain.

Drive 12.8 km up Cypress Bowl Road from the Upper Levels Highway and turn right for the Nordic area, then look for the BC Parks kiosk beside the parking. The trail leaves from there and climbs through old-growth forest, with its steepest pitches in the first and last stretches. On a clear day the upper section opens north to the Lions and east along the mountains above North Vancouver.
Most of the climb sits in the trees, and Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner rates nearly all of it simple. Its map changes colour just below the summit, where the last stretch falls inside a challenging zone, so read the forecast for the North Shore subregion before you leave home and decide at the treeline whether the top is on. BC Parks says all three of its marked Cypress winter trails cross avalanche terrain, and that includes this one.
BC Parks bans camping across the southern part of Cypress Provincial Park, and that covers Hollyburn Mountain. Campfires are banned everywhere in the park all year. BC Parks welcomes leashed dogs in the park and says its backcountry is a poor place for them because of wildlife encounters. The park sits in the territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

Tips:
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home before you go: your route, your group, your start time and your turnaround time, plus when they should call 911. North Shore Rescue points people to the free planner at adventuresmart.ca.
- Pack North Shore Rescue's ten essentials and put a headlamp at the top of the list. The team says running out of light causes more overdue-hiker callouts than anything else.
- Take an AST 1 before your first winter tour. Avalanche Canada sets the course at two days or more and lists licensed course providers at avalanche.ca/training/courses.
- Carry a transceiver, probe and shovel for each person and practise with them.

Q: Do you need a backcountry access tag for Hollyburn Peak?
A: BC Parks lists no tag for the Hollyburn Peak trail. The free backcountry access tag covers the Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout trails, which pass through the Cypress alpine ski area, and the Hollyburn trail starts at the Nordic area kiosk.
Q: Is Hollyburn Peak avalanche terrain?
A: Yes. BC Parks says each of its three marked winter trails in Cypress Provincial Park travels through avalanche terrain, and Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner rates the last stretch below the 1,325 m summit as challenging.
Q: Where do you park for the Hollyburn Peak trail?
A: Park at the Cypress Nordic area, 12.8 km up Cypress Bowl Road. BC Parks lists the shoulder between Cypress Bowl Road and the Nordic kiosk as free parking, and Cypress Mountain may charge in its own lots from 1 November to 31 May.
Q: Can you bring a dog up Hollyburn Peak in winter?
A: BC Parks advises against it. Leashed dogs are welcome in Cypress Provincial Park, and the park says its backcountry areas are unsuitable for pets because of the risk of dangerous wildlife encounters.
Q: How long is a tour on Hollyburn Peak?
A: A typical tour on Hollyburn Peak climbs bC Parks gives the summit as 1,325 m and describes a trail that starts and finishes with its steepest climbing. It publishes no height gain for the winter route.
Q: When can you ski tour Hollyburn Peak?
A: The touring season on Hollyburn Peak runs bC Parks keeps Hollyburn Peak as one of the three marked winter trails in Cypress Provincial Park. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Q: Do you need a guide for Hollyburn Peak?
A: Experienced, equipped groups tour Hollyburn Peak on their own, though a local guide finds better snow.
Q: Where do you check avalanche danger for Hollyburn Peak?
A: Read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map) before every tour on Hollyburn Peak.
Q: How do you get to the Hollyburn Peak trailhead?
A: The BC Parks kiosk at the Cypress Nordic area parking trailhead is about 35 min by car from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in winter, 22.6 km on the road.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_winter_trails_map_0902156ceb.pdf https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_trail_report_0b345d2e8e.pdf https://www.cypressmountain.com/policies/uphill-policy https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/not-charging-rescues/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14279314027 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11124279440

### Mount Seymour backcountry
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/mount-seymour-backcountry
Numbers: summit 1,449 m, ascent 450 m, ATES Challenging terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Mount Seymour Backcountry Access Trail, Pump Peak, First Pump, Tim Jones Peak, Brockton Point, Mount Elsay, Seymour backcountry
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Status: seasonal. BC Parks sets the two winter routes between mid-December and 31 March. It had not posted the 2026/27 day-use pass dates when this page was checked on 16 October 2026.
Coordinates: 49.39320, -122.94450
Summit: 1,449 m
Typical ascent: 450 m
Tour time: About 3 hours return on skis and 4 on snowshoes to the Pump saddle, by BC Parks' times
Season: BC Parks installs two winter up-tracks each year between mid-December and 31 March, both from the P4 kiosk. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Challenging terrain
Guide: Optional for experienced groups
Trailhead: BC Parks kiosk at the north end of parking lot P4, Mount Seymour
Lift access: Mount Seymour
Summary: The Mount Seymour backcountry in North Vancouver suits a first ski tour or snowshoe on Vancouver's North Shore, because BC Parks poles a winter route from the P4 kiosk to the saddle below Second Pump, and the trade-off is how quickly the ridge past the poles turns into complex avalanche terrain.

Drive to the top of Mount Seymour Road and walk to the BC Parks kiosk at the north end of lot P4, beside the Mystery Peak chair. Between mid-December and 31 March BC Parks sets two up-tracks from here and posts the day's trail conditions and avalanche hazard rating on the kiosk. The Backcountry Access Trail runs 7 km return to the saddle between First and Second Pump, which BC Parks times at three hours on skis and four on snowshoes. The First Lake trail barely climbs and loops back to the lot in about an hour and a half on skis.
The poles end at the saddle, and the terrain ratings climb from there. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner shows simple terrain to Brockton Point and challenging slopes on the way up First Pump, then a complex pocket on the ridge toward Tim Jones Peak and the summit. In March 2024 a pair of snowshoers with no rescue gear triggered a slide on the south face of Pump Peak on a high-danger day, and the woman spent 15 to 20 minutes buried upside down before her partner dug her out. North Shore Rescue said a successful rescue after a burial that long is increasingly doubtful.
Park in P1 or Lower P5 if you are heading outside the resort's boundary, and check BC Parks' day-use pass page before you drive up, because winter 2025/26 needed a free pass on peak days. Overnight trips park in P1 with a note on the dashboard, and camping is allowed north of Brockton Point. BC Parks says the backcountry is no place for dogs. Mount Seymour Park sits in the territories of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

Tips:
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home: your route, your group, your start time and your turnaround time, plus when they should call 911. North Shore Rescue points people to the free planner at adventuresmart.ca.
- Pack North Shore Rescue's ten essentials with a headlamp first. Running out of light is the team's most common reason for overdue-hiker callouts.
- Take an AST 1 before you leave the poles. Avalanche Canada sets the course at two days or more and lists licensed providers at avalanche.ca/training/courses.
- Book the BC Parks day-use pass at 7 am two days ahead on peak winter days, and screenshot it, because cell service in the park is limited.

Q: Do you need a day-use pass for the Mount Seymour backcountry?
A: Yes, on peak winter days. In winter 2025/26 BC Parks required a free day-use vehicle pass for lots P1 and Lower P5 daily from 19 December to 4 January and on weekends and holidays from 9 January to 29 March, released online at 7 am two days ahead. The 2026/27 dates had not been posted on 16 October 2026. From 22 September 2026 you book it through a BC Parks account with a verified identity, and a BC Services Card login works too, so set the account up before release day.
Q: Where does the Mount Seymour backcountry trail start?
A: It starts at the BC Parks kiosk at the north end of parking lot P4, near the Mystery Peak chair. BC Parks installs the route each winter between mid-December and 31 March.
Q: Can you skin up the ski runs at Mount Seymour?
A: No. BC Parks' winter trail report tells hikers and snowshoers to stay off the ski runs at all times and tells skiers to come down by the Mount Seymour Main Trail. Mt Seymour Resorts' own trails need a lift or trail ticket.
Q: Is Mount Seymour avalanche terrain?
A: Yes. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner rates the trail to Brockton Point simple, and the terrain steps up to challenging on First Pump Peak. The ridge to the 1,449 m summit crosses a complex pocket, and in March 2024 an avalanche on the south face of Pump Peak buried a snowshoer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Q: How long is a tour on Mount Seymour backcountry?
A: A typical tour on Mount Seymour backcountry climbs about 450 m and takes about 3 hours return on skis and 4 on snowshoes to the Pump saddle, by BC Parks' times.
Q: How do you get to the Mount Seymour backcountry trailhead?
A: The BC Parks kiosk at the north end of parking lot P4, Mount Seymour trailhead is about 45 min by car from Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal in winter, 22.9 km on the road.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ENV0037-001067 https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/hiking/ https://bcparks.ca/reservations/day-use-passes/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://mtseymour.ca/hiking https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/avalanche-info/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://globalnews.ca/news/10351775/bc-woman-survives-buried-avalanche/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/256744311 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4395581182

### Mount Strachan
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/mount-strachan
Numbers: summit 1,454 m, ATES Complex terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Strachan, Christmas Gully, Strachan Meadows
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Status: seasonal. BC Parks keeps no winter route to Mount Strachan and strongly discourages winter travel on the Howe Sound Crest Trail past Bowen Lookout.
Coordinates: 49.41320, -123.19320
Summit: 1,454 m
Typical ascent: BC Parks gives Mount Strachan as 1,454 m, which makes it the highest of the three Cypress peaks, and North Shore Rescue puts the Cypress parking lot at about 915 m. No land manager publishes a winter route or a height gain to the summit.
Season: BC Parks strongly discourages winter travel along the Howe Sound Crest Trail past Bowen Lookout. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Complex terrain
Guide: Recommended
Trailhead: Cypress alpine base area, Cypress Bowl Road
Trailhead height: 915 m
Lift access: Cypress Mountain
Summary: Mount Strachan sits at the edge of the Cypress Mountain ski area in West Vancouver, and its slopes put riders straight into complex avalanche terrain with no marked BC Parks winter route, so it suits experienced, fully equipped parties or a guided group.

Strachan tops the three Cypress peaks at 1,454 m, and its slopes begin where the Cypress alpine ski area ends. On a February afternoon in 2019 a beginner snowboarder ducked the rope for photos, strapped in and rode down Christmas Gully with no avalanche gear. He reached Strachan Meadows and then walked the wrong way. His phone died after one call, and Cypress ski patrollers found him before North Shore Rescue helped walk him out.
Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner draws complex terrain across the slopes west of the summit, and the older Canadian Avalanche Association list rated the whole mountain complex. BC Parks marks three winter trails in Cypress Provincial Park and none of them goes to Strachan. The park strongly discourages winter travel on the Howe Sound Crest Trail past Bowen Lookout, and that stretch leads toward Strachan Meadows.
If Strachan is on your list, go with a certified mountain guide or with partners whose avalanche training goes past AST 1, and read the forecast for Avalanche Canada's North Shore subregion before you leave. Everyone carries a transceiver, probe and shovel. Leave a trip plan that names the mountain and a turnaround time, and keep your phone warm and charged. The mountain sits in the territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

Tips:
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home: your route, your group, your start time and your turnaround time, plus when they should call 911. North Shore Rescue points people to the free planner at adventuresmart.ca.
- Pack North Shore Rescue's ten essentials and put a headlamp first. The team says running out of light causes more overdue callouts than anything else.
- Avalanche Canada sets AST 1 as the starting course, two days or more, and runs AST 2 and Managing Avalanche Terrain courses for people heading into complex ground. Licensed providers list their dates at avalanche.ca/training/courses.
- Carry a spare battery for your phone. The snowboarder lost in 2019 made one call before his battery died.

Q: Is there a marked winter route up Mount Strachan?
A: No. BC Parks marks three winter trails in Cypress Provincial Park and none of them climbs Strachan. The park also strongly discourages winter travel along the Howe Sound Crest Trail past Bowen Lookout.
Q: What ATES rating does Mount Strachan have?
A: Mount Strachan is rated complex. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner maps complex terrain on the slopes west of the summit, and the older Canadian Avalanche Association list on the UBC Varsity Outdoor Club wiki rated the mountain complex.
Q: Where is Christmas Gully?
A: Christmas Gully lies behind Mount Strachan at the edge of the Cypress Mountain ski area, by North Shore Rescue's description, and it leads down toward Strachan Meadows near the Howe Sound Crest Trail. North Shore Rescue has run several avalanche and lost-rider rescues there.
Q: Can you skin up the ski runs at Cypress to reach Strachan?
A: No. Cypress Mountain's uphill policy bans uphill skiing and snowshoeing inside the alpine ski area boundary during daily operations.
Q: How long is a tour on Mount Strachan?
A: A typical tour on Mount Strachan climbs bC Parks gives Mount Strachan as 1,454 m, which makes it the highest of the three Cypress peaks, and North Shore Rescue puts the Cypress parking lot at about 915 m. No land manager publishes a winter route or a height gain to the summit.
Q: When can you ski tour Mount Strachan?
A: The touring season on Mount Strachan runs bC Parks strongly discourages winter travel along the Howe Sound Crest Trail past Bowen Lookout. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Q: Do you need a guide for Mount Strachan?
A: We recommend a certified guide for Mount Strachan unless your group can read the snowpack and run its own rescue.
Q: Where do you check avalanche danger for Mount Strachan?
A: Read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map) before every tour on Mount Strachan.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_winter_trails_map_0902156ceb.pdf https://www.cypressmountain.com/policies/uphill-policy https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/avalanche-info/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/not-charging-rescues/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/bc-news/surrey-man-pulled-from-avalanche-terrain-2506331 https://globalnews.ca/news/8876556/cypress-rescue-avalanche/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/493909817

### Sea to Sky Gondola backcountry and Sky Pilot
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/sea-to-sky-gondola-sky-pilot
Numbers: summit 2,031 m, ATES Complex terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Sky Pilot, Co-Pilot, Skyline Ridge, Goat Ridge, Mount Habrich, Shannon Creek, Sea to Sky Gondola ski touring
Region: Squamish
Status: seasonal. Upload for skis and boards runs in winter, conditions permitting. Check the operator's daily upload status before you drive.
Coordinates: 49.63520, -123.08630
Summit: 2,031 m
Typical ascent: The operator describes four alpine bowls with up to 1,100 m of vertical relief above the gondola summit. OpenStreetMap puts Sky Pilot Mountain at 2,031 m.
Season: The gondola carries skis and snowboards in the winter months, conditions permitting, for riders with the right backcountry gear. It stops loading them when the Avalanche Canada forecast reaches High or Extreme. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Complex terrain
Guide: Recommended
Trailhead: Sea to Sky Gondola summit, start of the Backcountry Access Road
Summary: The Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish lifts ski tourers and splitboarders to the edge of more than 1,300 hectares of complex, uncontrolled avalanche terrain around Sky Pilot, so it suits trained, self-sufficient parties, and the operator says it is no place to learn on your own.

Gondola access shortens the approach, and the operator is clear that it leaves the terrain uncontrolled. From the summit the Backcountry Access Road leads into the upper Shannon Creek watershed, where four alpine bowls fall up to 1,100 m under Sky Pilot, Co-Pilot, Skyline Ridge and Goat Ridge. Routes beyond the maintained area go unmarked and unpatrolled. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner colours most of the area complex, and the operator itself calls it unsuitable for beginners.
Before you leave home, read the Avalanche Canada forecast for the Sky Pilot subregion and the operator's daily conditions page. The gondola stops loading skis and boards at High or Extreme danger, and the last download can move earlier in a storm, which leaves the service road as your way down. Its Habrich Ridge station at 1,550 m and the Exit Gully camera give you a read on wind and visibility before you commit. The operator also links to Zenith Mountain Guides' conditions reports for the Sea to Sky region.
If you are new to touring, start with an AST 1 and a guided day in terrain that suits you, which is the operator's own advice. Call 911 first in an emergency and the gondola's line second. The area sits in the territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

Tips:
- Leave a trip plan with someone who is staying home, agree your route and a turnaround time, and set an emergency plan with your partners. The operator links to the free planner at adventuresmart.ca.
- North Shore Rescue's ten essentials apply here as much as on the North Shore, and a headlamp heads its list because running out of light causes the most overdue callouts it sees.
- Avalanche Canada sets AST 1 at two days or more and offers AST 2 and Managing Avalanche Terrain for complex ground. Licensed providers list their dates at avalanche.ca/training/courses.
- Watch the last download time all day. The operator says to plan to be back well before it.

Q: Can you take skis up the Sea to Sky Gondola?
A: Yes, in the winter months when conditions permit, as long as you carry the appropriate backcountry gear. The gondola stops loading skis and snowboards when the Avalanche Canada forecast reaches High or Extreme.
Q: Is the Sea to Sky Gondola backcountry patrolled?
A: No. The operator says terrain beyond its maintained area is uncontrolled and unpatrolled complex avalanche terrain, and its routes are neither marked nor maintained.
Q: Which avalanche forecast covers the Sea to Sky Gondola?
A: Avalanche Canada now forecasts this area as the Sky Pilot subregion. The gondola's own page still refers to the South Coast region, and its link opens the Avalanche Canada map centred on the gondola base.
Q: What ATES rating does the Sea to Sky Gondola backcountry have?
A: The area is rated complex. Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner maps most of the Sea to Sky Gondola area as complex terrain, and the operator describes it the same way.
Q: How long is a tour on Sea to Sky Gondola backcountry and Sky Pilot?
A: A typical tour on Sea to Sky Gondola backcountry and Sky Pilot climbs the operator describes four alpine bowls with up to 1,100 m of vertical relief above the gondola summit. OpenStreetMap puts Sky Pilot Mountain at 2,031 m.
Q: How do you get to the Sea to Sky Gondola backcountry and Sky Pilot trailhead?
A: The Sea to Sky Gondola summit, start of the Backcountry Access Road trailhead is about 2 hr 35 min by car from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in winter, 40.1 km on the road.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.seatoskygondola.com/winter-activities/ski-touring/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/faq/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/site/assets/files/7879/ssg_backcountry_trail_map.pdf https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://bcsara.com/no-charge-for-sar/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/493906938 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2916812983

### Spearhead Traverse
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/spearhead-traverse
Numbers: ascent 2,000 m, ATES Complex terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Spearhead, Spearhead Range, Kees and Claire Hut, Russet Lake
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Status: seasonal. Whistler Blackcomb opens backcountry access lifts and routes as weather and avalanche conditions allow, and the Spearhead Huts Society closes the Kees and Claire Hut twice a year. Read the Avalanche Canada forecast for the Spearhead subregion before you go.
Coordinates: 50.08630, -122.86390
Typical ascent: 2,000 m
Tour time: 1 to 3 days, by the VOC's guide
Season: Most parties ski it in spring, when the days run longer and the weather settles, the VOC says. The Kees and Claire Hut opens year-round apart from a fall closure and a late-spring closure, and its 2026 spring closure ran from 18 May to 18 June. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Complex terrain
Guide: Recommended
Trailhead: Top of the Showcase T-Bar, Blackcomb Mountain (backcountry lift ticket from Whistler Village)
Trailhead height: 2,200 m
Lift access: Whistler Blackcomb
Summary: The Spearhead Traverse links Blackcomb and Whistler mountains across 35 km and 13 glaciers of Garibaldi Park, so it suits fit, glacier-trained ski parties with a stable spring forecast, and the trade-off is complex alpine terrain with no good escape from the Spearhead Range side.

The traverse starts with a lift. Buy a backcountry ticket in Whistler Village, ride to the top of the Showcase T-Bar at about 2,200 m and cross the Blackcomb Glacier toward Decker Mountain. The VOC runs the loop clockwise, which puts the higher Spearhead Range first while your legs are fresh and saves the 35-degree south side of Mount Iago for a descent. A VOC party made the first full traverse in 1964, before either mountain had lifts, and that original trip took eight days.
Expect a big commitment once you leave Blackcomb. The VOC calls the Spearhead side almost exclusively alpine with no good escape routes, and the only way off comes later from the Fitzsimmons Range down to Fitzsimmons Creek. Avalanche Canada added ATES ratings for the traverse to its Online Trip Planner in March 2021, and its decision points warn of cornices and afternoon warming on the way, plus a col that often loads with wind. The Canadian Avalanche Association rated the whole route complex.
The Spearhead Huts Society built the Kees and Claire Hut at Russet Lake in 2019 and plans two more huts so that each leg takes about the same time. The hut takes reservations only, and members of the ACC and BCMC can book 90 days ahead while everyone else books 60. Garibaldi Park's rules apply at the hut, and they ban dogs and drones. The society operates on the shared, unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), the Líl̓wat Nation and the St̓át̓imc.

Tips:
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home with your route, your group, your hut night and the time you expect to reach Whistler Village, plus when they should call 911. AdventureSmart's free planner is at adventuresmart.ca.
- Pack North Shore Rescue's ten essentials on top of your glacier kit, and put a headlamp first.
- Avalanche Canada sets AST 1 at two days or more and offers AST 2 for multi-day trips in complex terrain. Licensed providers list their dates at avalanche.ca/training/courses.
- Whistler Blackcomb points backcountry newcomers to ACMG-certified guides through Extremely Canadian, and a guide is the sensible way to ski the traverse for the first time.
- Pack out everything at the Kees and Claire Hut. It has no garbage bins, and the society asks guests to boil or treat drinking water while its water system waits for approval.

Q: How long is the Spearhead Traverse?
A: The Spearhead Traverse runs about 35 km across 13 glaciers, by the Spearhead Huts Society's count. The VOC puts the total climb at about 2,000 m and the trip at 1 to 3 days.
Q: Can you stay in a hut on the Spearhead Traverse?
A: Yes. The Kees and Claire Hut at Russet Lake opened in 2019 and takes reservations only. ACC and BCMC members can book 90 days ahead with a promo code and member number, and everyone else books 60 days ahead.
Q: Do you need a lift ticket for the Spearhead Traverse?
A: Most parties buy a Whistler Blackcomb backcountry ticket, which covers a set of lifts to the access points. Buying one requires a transceiver you can show you know how to use, a probe, a shovel, skins and a phone, and the 2026/27 price was listed as to be determined in October 2026.
Q: What ATES rating does the Spearhead Traverse have?
A: The Spearhead Traverse is rated complex. Avalanche Canada added its ATES ratings to the Online Trip Planner in March 2021, and the Canadian Avalanche Association list rated the whole traverse complex.
Q: When can you ski tour Spearhead Traverse?
A: The touring season on Spearhead Traverse runs most parties ski it in spring, when the days run longer and the weather settles, the VOC says. The Kees and Claire Hut opens year-round apart from a fall closure and a late-spring closure, and its 2026 spring closure ran from 18 May to 18 June. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Q: Do you need a guide for Spearhead Traverse?
A: We recommend a certified guide for Spearhead Traverse unless your group can read the snowpack and run its own rescue.
Q: Where do you check avalanche danger for Spearhead Traverse?
A: Read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map) before every tour on Spearhead Traverse.
Q: How do you get to the Spearhead Traverse trailhead?
A: The Top of the Showcase T-Bar, Blackcomb Mountain (backcountry lift ticket from Whistler Village) trailhead is about 2 hr 15 min by car from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in winter, 105 km on the road.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://spearheadhuts.org/ https://spearheadhuts.org/closure-dates https://spearheadhuts.org/kees-and-claire-hut-faqs https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/backcountry.aspx https://avalanche.ca/news/ates-ratings-for-the-spearhead-traverse-in-whistler https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/Spearhead_Traverse https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://bcparks.ca/garibaldi-park/ https://bcsara.com/no-charge-for-sar/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2057435342

### Whistler Blackcomb backcountry access
URL: https://northvanguide.com/backcountry/whistler-blackcomb-backcountry
Numbers: ATES Complex terrain
Before you go: read the day's bulletin from Avalanche Canada (https://avalanche.ca/map). Backcountry travel in British Columbia is at your own risk. Nothing on this site says a slope is safe, and conditions change by the hour, so read Avalanche Canada's forecast, carry rescue gear you have trained with and leave a trip plan with someone at home.
Type: Backcountry zone
Also known as: Singing Pass, Musical Bumps, Oboe Traverse, Blackcomb Bench Climb, Blackcomb North Route, Blackcomb South Route, East Col, Blackcomb backcountry, Whistler backcountry
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Status: seasonal. Whistler Blackcomb opens backcountry lifts and uphill routes as weather and avalanche conditions allow and posts their status on its Terrain Status Map. Read the Avalanche Canada forecast for the Spearhead subregion before you go.
Coordinates: 50.03990, -122.92550
Typical ascent: Lift routes reach the backcountry from the top of Whistler and Blackcomb, and the Singing Pass trail climbs from the valley under your own power. Whistler Blackcomb publishes no height gain for its uphill routes.
Season: Whistler Blackcomb sells backcountry tickets daily through winter operations and may stop selling them in extreme weather. Avalanche Canada starts its daily forecasts for 2026/27 on 25 November at 4 pm.
Grade: ATES Complex terrain
Guide: Recommended
Trailhead: Whistler Village gondola bases (lift routes) or the Singing Pass trail from the valley
Lift access: Whistler Blackcomb
Summary: Whistler Blackcomb's lifts and signed uphill routes put ski tourers and splitboarders at the edge of unpatrolled backcountry in Garibaldi Park, so they suit trained parties who want short approaches to Singing Pass and the Blackcomb peaks, and the trade-off is a strict set of ticket and gear rules on top of complex avalanche terrain.

On Whistler, skiers ride the lifts to the top and drop onto the Oboe Traverse, which starts inbounds and leads out along the Musical Bumps toward Singing Pass. Snowshoers and anyone else without a lift ticket climb the Singing Pass trail from the valley instead, and Avalanche Canada's Trip Planner shows that route crossing a short complex stretch on the way up. The older Canadian Avalanche Association list rated the whole Singing Pass area challenging, from the Musical Bumps to Cowboy Ridge and Russet Ridge.
Blackcomb has more doors. The Blackcomb Bench Climb leaves skier's right of Merlin's or from Lot 7 on green uphill signs and leads to three upper options. The North Route is one of them and heads through the forest outside the boundary on blue flagging tape, and ticket holders can cut across to the Excelerator chair on the short Excelerator Connector. The South Route runs only between 5 am and 9:30 am. East Col needs a lift ticket and open high alpine terrain, and Blackcomb Peak, Corona, Husume and Decker all carry complex ratings on the older list.
A backcountry ticket covers set lift routes and nothing else, and the resort sells one only to riders carrying skins, a transceiver they can show they know how to use, a probe, a shovel and a phone. To practise a search before you go, use the Helly Hansen Beacon Training Park near the top of Emerald Chair on the right side of upper GS. Whistler sits on the shared territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Líl̓wat Nation.

Tips:
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home with your route, your group, your exit and the time you expect to be back in the village, plus when they should call 911. AdventureSmart's free planner is at adventuresmart.ca.
- Pack North Shore Rescue's ten essentials with a headlamp first. The team says running out of light causes more overdue callouts than anything else.
- Practise a transceiver search at the Helly Hansen Beacon Training Park before your first trip out.
- Avalanche Canada sets AST 1 at two days or more, and Whistler Blackcomb points newcomers to ACMG-certified guides through Extremely Canadian. Licensed AST providers list their dates at avalanche.ca/training/courses.

Q: Can you skin up Whistler Blackcomb?
A: Yes, on designated uphill routes marked with signs. Whistler Blackcomb allows uphill travel inside its boundary only on those routes, and the Blackcomb South Route opens only from 5 am to 9:30 am.
Q: What do you need to buy a Whistler Blackcomb backcountry ticket?
A: You need skis, a snowboard or a splitboard, skins, a transceiver you can show you know how to use, a probe, a shovel and a phone, and you sign the Backcountry Access Agreement. The ticket covers a set of lifts to the access points and no others.
Q: How much is a Whistler Blackcomb backcountry ticket for 2026/27?
A: Whistler Blackcomb listed the 2026/27 backcountry ticket price as to be determined when this page was checked on 16 October 2026.
Q: Is the Whistler Blackcomb backcountry patrolled?
A: No. Whistler Blackcomb calls the terrain beyond its boundary unmarked and unpatrolled backcountry in Garibaldi Park, and its patrol line covers on-hill emergencies only.
Q: How long is a tour on Whistler Blackcomb backcountry access?
A: A typical tour on Whistler Blackcomb backcountry access climbs lift routes reach the backcountry from the top of Whistler and Blackcomb, and the Singing Pass trail climbs from the valley under your own power. Whistler Blackcomb publishes no height gain for its uphill routes.
Q: How do you get to the Whistler Blackcomb backcountry access trailhead?
A: The Whistler Village gondola bases (lift routes) or the Singing Pass trail from the valley trailhead is about 2 hr 30 min by car from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in winter, 101.8 km on the road.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/backcountry.aspx https://avalanche.ca/planning/trip-planner https://api.avalanche.ca/forecasts/en/products https://avalanche.ca/training https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/ATES https://wiki.ubc-voc.com/Spearhead_Traverse https://bcparks.ca/garibaldi-park/ https://bcsara.com/no-charge-for-sar/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2057448484

## Lift passes

### Boyne Passport
URL: https://northvanguide.com/lift-passes/boyne-passport
Type: Lift pass
Also known as: Boyne Resorts Passport, Boyne Passport 26/27
Season: 2026/27
From: $1,800 (Junior 7–12)
At each resort: Unlimited days at all 10 Boyne Resorts destinations, Cypress Mountain included, with no blackout dates.
Resorts here: 1
Sold by: Boyne Resorts
Website: https://www.boyneresorts.com/passport
Summary: The 2026/27 Boyne Passport gives unlimited days with no blackouts at Cypress Mountain and nine other Boyne Resorts mountains for CA$4,250 an adult before tax, and it covers Big Sky's Lone Peak Tram too. It suits a Cypress regular who will also ski Big Sky or the Summit at Snoqualmie. For Cypress days alone, Cypress's own Gold season pass covers every day of the winter.

Cypress sells the Passport in Canadian dollars from its online store and adds tax on top. Adults from 26 to 64 pay CA$4,250 and young adults from 18 to 25 pay CA$3,350. Teens from 13 to 17 pay CA$2,200, and juniors from 7 to 12 and skiers 80 and over pay CA$1,800 each.
At Big Sky in Montana the Passport includes the Lone Peak Tram and early lift access on select lifts during set date ranges. It gives the same early access at Sugarloaf and Sunday River in Maine. The nearest of the other nine is the Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington, where parking is free once you reserve or register.
Cypress's Passport page still lists an Ikon Pass add-on at $799 and an Ikon Base Pass add-on at $299 during checkout. Boyne Resorts' own Passport page marks the Ikon add-on sale as ended, so check the cart before you count on it.

Tips:
- Cypress's online store prices the Passport in Canadian dollars.
- Ask Big Sky, Sugarloaf or Sunday River for their early-lift dates before you plan a trip around them, because Boyne Resorts leaves the schedules to each resort.

Q: Is Cypress Mountain on the Boyne Passport?
A: Yes. Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver is one of the 10 Boyne Resorts destinations on the 2026/27 Boyne Passport. Passport holders get unlimited days there with no blackout dates and free parking.
Q: How much is the Boyne Passport in Canada?
A: An adult aged 26 to 64 pays CA$4,250 before tax for the 2026/27 Boyne Passport at Cypress Mountain's online store. Young adults aged 18 to 25 pay CA$3,350 and teens aged 13 to 17 pay CA$2,200.
Q: Does the Boyne Passport include the Lone Peak Tram?
A: Yes. Boyne Resorts includes access to the Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort with the Boyne Passport.
Q: Does the Boyne Passport have blackout dates?
A: No. Boyne Resorts says the Passport is valid every day of the 2026/27 winter season at each of its 10 resorts.
Q: Which resorts in this guide take Boyne Passport?
A: Boyne Passport covers Cypress Mountain, with unlimited days at all 10 boyne resorts destinations, cypress mountain included, with no blackout dates at each.
Q: What does Boyne Passport leave out?
A: Boyne Passport leaves out the summer benefits apply to summer 2026, so a pass bought in the fall gets the winter alone; whistler Blackcomb, Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour are outside Boyne Resorts.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.boyneresorts.com/passport https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-season-passes/boyne-passport https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-season-passes https://shop.cypressmountain.com/l/season-passes-3/p/boyne-passport https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-season-passes/details

### Epic Day Pass
URL: https://northvanguide.com/lift-passes/epic-day-pass
Type: Lift pass
Also known as: Epic 1–7 Day Pass, Epic Day Pass All Resorts, Epic 4-Day Pass
Season: 2026/27
From: US$78 (All Resorts, 1 day, child 5–12)
At each resort: 1 to 7 days in total at Whistler Blackcomb and the other All Resorts tier resorts, on any dates of the 2026/27 winter. The 32-resort and 22-resort tiers leave Whistler out.
Resorts here: 1
Sold by: Vail Resorts
Website: https://www.epicpass.com/
Summary: The Epic Day Pass suits a short Whistler Blackcomb trip booked before the season: on 16 October 2026 a four-day pass on the All Resorts tier cost US$481 for anyone 13 or older, or US$568 with holiday peak dates. Whistler sits on the All Resorts tier alone, and Vail stops selling the pass later in the winter.

You build the pass on epicpass.com by choosing one to seven days and a resort tier. Whistler Blackcomb appears only on the All Resorts tier, where one day costs US$147 and seven cost US$716 without peak dates. That comes to about US$102 a day on the seven-day pass. Anyone 13 or older pays the adult rate, and children from 5 to 12 pay US$78 for one day or US$375 for seven.
Adding peak dates costs US$28 more on a one-day pass and US$130 more on a seven-day pass. Without them the pass is shut out on Vail's restricted peak dates for 2026/27, which run 27–28 November, 26–31 December, 16 January and 13–14 February. Pay for the peak dates if your Whistler days fall in the Christmas holidays.
Canadian and Washington State residents can also buy Whistler Blackcomb's own EDGE Card, so price it before you commit. The resort's August 2026 release put EDGE days from CA$90, and the Day Pass is sold in US dollars only.

Tips:
- Buy before the season starts. Vail says the Day Pass is on sale for a limited time and the deal disappears later in the season.
- Use the days however you like. All of them can go to Whistler Blackcomb, or you can keep one for Stevens Pass on a Washington trip.
- A three-day pass leaves out Telluride and the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, which come with four days or more on the All Resorts tier.

Q: Does the Epic Day Pass include Whistler Blackcomb?
A: Yes, on the All Resorts tier. The 32-resort and 22-resort tiers of the 2026/27 Epic Day Pass leave Whistler Blackcomb out.
Q: How much is a 3-day Epic Day Pass for Whistler Blackcomb?
A: US$386 for anyone 13 or older on the All Resorts tier without peak dates, as posted on 16 October 2026. With peak dates it costs US$456, and a child aged 5 to 12 pays US$201, or US$235 with peak dates.
Q: Do Epic Day Pass days have to be consecutive?
A: No. Vail lets you use the days on any dates of the 2026/27 winter, at one resort or split across several on your tier, and you don't choose them in advance.
Q: Can I use an Epic Day Pass at Grouse Mountain or Cypress?
A: No. Neither hill takes Vail passes. Cypress Mountain is on the Ikon Pass, and Grouse Mountain is one of Ikon's Bonus Mountains for 2026/27.
Q: Which resorts in this guide take Epic Day Pass?
A: Epic Day Pass covers Whistler Blackcomb, with 1 to 7 days in total at whistler blackcomb and the other all resorts tier resorts, on any dates of the 2026/27 winter. the 32-resort and 22-resort tiers leave whistler out at each.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-day-pass.aspx https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-local-pass.aspx https://www.placera.se/pressmeddelanden/vail-resorts-whistler-blackcomb-kicks-off-the-countdown-to-winter-with-november-20-opening-date-20260818 https://www.ikonpass.com/en/compare-passes https://www.ikonpass.com/en/bonus-mountain-program

### Epic Pass
URL: https://northvanguide.com/lift-passes/epic-pass
Type: Lift pass
Also known as: Epic, Vail Epic Pass, Epic season pass, Epic Local Pass
Season: 2026/27
From: US$455 (Epic Local Pass, child 5–12)
At each resort: Epic Pass: unlimited days at Whistler Blackcomb with no blackout dates. Epic Local Pass: 10 days in total shared between Whistler Blackcomb, Vail and Beaver Creek, with no access on restricted peak dates.
Resorts here: 1
Sold by: Vail Resorts
Website: https://www.epicpass.com/
Summary: The 2026/27 Epic Pass gives unlimited days at Whistler Blackcomb with no blackout dates, and on 16 October 2026 it cost US$1,169 for an adult aged 31 or over. It suits skiers planning a long Whistler season or a trip to Vail's other resorts. None of the three ski hills on Vancouver's North Shore takes it, so Grouse, Cypress and Seymour each need a ticket of their own.

Vail Resorts prices the Epic Pass in US dollars, and its 2026/27 pass page shows no Canadian price, so your card's exchange rate sets the final bill. The price climbs as the season nears. Vail's August release put the adult pass at US$1,119 until 7 September, and by 16 October the page read US$1,169. Anyone from 13 to 30 pays US$929 under Vail's new 20% teen and young adult pricing, and Vail checks ages after you buy.
For a winter spent mostly at Whistler, price the Epic Local Pass beside it. At US$869 for an adult, the Local gives 10 days in total to share between Whistler Blackcomb and the Vail and Beaver Creek resorts in Colorado. It keeps you off all of them on Vail's restricted peak dates, which for 2026/27 fall on 27–28 November, 26–31 December, 16 January and 13–14 February. On those days Local holders can buy Vail's Advanced Lift Ticket Rate at Whistler instead.
Beyond Whistler, the full pass adds seven days in total at the six Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, from Fernie and Kicking Horse in the BC Rockies to Mont-Sainte-Anne in Quebec, and tickets there are half price after that. Stevens Pass in Washington is the closest of Vail's American resorts. Partner resorts don't read the My Epic phone pass, so pack the plastic card for Fernie or Rusutsu.

Tips:
- Check the price before you wait. The adult Epic Pass went from US$1,119 to US$1,169 after Vail's 7 September deadline.
- Skiers who rode Whistler Blackcomb on a lift ticket in 2025/26 can apply up to $175 of it toward an Epic Pass if they qualify, according to the resort's home page.
- Set your Epic Coverage choices when Vail emails in the fall. The choices decide your refund if something goes wrong, and your access stays the same whichever you pick.

Q: Does the Epic Pass work at Grouse Mountain, Cypress or Mount Seymour?
A: No. The 2026/27 Epic Pass covers Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, and none of the three ski hills on Vancouver's North Shore is on it. Cypress Mountain takes the Ikon Pass, and Grouse Mountain is one of Ikon's Bonus Mountains.
Q: How much is the Epic Pass for 2026/27?
A: The adult Epic Pass (ages 31 and up) cost US$1,169 on epicpass.com on 16 October 2026. Teens and young adults from 13 to 30 paid US$929 and children from 5 to 12 paid US$599, and Vail posts no Canadian-dollar price.
Q: Does the Epic Pass have blackout dates at Whistler Blackcomb?
A: No. The full 2026/27 Epic Pass gives unlimited access at Whistler Blackcomb every day of the season including peak dates. The cheaper Epic Local Pass is blocked at Whistler on 27–28 November and 26–31 December 2026, and on 16 January and 13–14 February 2027.
Q: What does the Epic Local Pass give at Whistler Blackcomb?
A: It gives 10 days in total at Whistler Blackcomb, Vail and Beaver Creek for US$869 an adult in 2026/27 and gives no access on restricted peak dates. On those dates Local holders can buy Vail's Advanced Lift Ticket Rate at Whistler.
Q: Which resorts in this guide take Epic Pass?
A: Epic Pass covers Whistler Blackcomb, with epic pass: unlimited days at whistler blackcomb with no blackout dates. epic local pass: 10 days in total shared between whistler blackcomb, vail and beaver creek, with no access on restricted peak dates at each.
Q: What does Epic Pass leave out?
A: Epic Pass leaves out grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour have no Epic days. Cypress takes the Ikon Pass, and Grouse is one of Ikon's Bonus Mountains for 2026/27; the My Epic Mobile Pass doesn't work at Telluride, the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, Hakuba Valley, Rusutsu or the European partners, so those resorts need the physical pass card; the Epic Local Pass leaves out Telluride and the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-pass.aspx https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-local-pass.aspx https://www.epicpass.com/info/epic-coverage.aspx https://news.vailresorts.com/2026-08-18-Is-Winter-About-to-Show-Off-Vail-Resorts-Announces-2026-27-Opening-Dates-as-Super-El-Nino-Builds-Anticipation-for-Great-Powder https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/ https://www.ikonpass.com/en/compare-passes https://www.ikonpass.com/en/bonus-mountain-program

### Ikon Base Pass
URL: https://northvanguide.com/lift-passes/ikon-base-pass
Type: Lift pass
Also known as: Ikon Base, Ikon Base Pass 26/27
Season: 2026/27
From: US$149 (Child 4 and under (USD))
At each resort: 5 days at Cypress Mountain, outside the blackout dates of 26–30 December 2026, 16–17 January 2027 and 13–14 February 2027.
Resorts here: 1
Sold by: Ikon Pass, Inc.
Website: https://www.ikonpass.com/
Summary: The 2026/27 Ikon Base Pass gives five days at Cypress Mountain and access to most of Ikon's 70+ destinations for CA$1,479 (US$1,099) an adult on 16 October 2026. It suits skiers planning a couple of BC road trips who can skip 26–30 December and two winter weekends, when the pass is blacked out. Grouse Mountain's Bonus Mountain days go to full Ikon Pass holders alone.

In Canadian dollars the Base Pass cost CA$1,479 for an adult aged 23 or over on 16 October 2026. Young adults from 13 to 22 paid CA$1,079 and children from 5 to 12 paid CA$539, and the adult price reads US$1,099 with the site switched to US dollars. The refundable version costs CA$1,774.80 and can be cancelled for any reason until 15 January 2027.
Stepping up to the full Ikon Pass costs CA$580 more for an adult. For that you get two extra Cypress days with the holidays open, two Grouse Mountain Bonus days and Ikon's premium destinations such as Jackson Hole and Alta.
Groups can save with Ikon's new Squad Pack. When one person buys five Base Passes, riders aged 23 to 28 pay CA$1,190 each, which is CA$289 under the regular adult price.

Tips:
- Plan your Cypress days around the blackouts on 26–30 December 2026, 16–17 January 2027 and 13–14 February 2027.
- Have the pass mailed to you, because Cypress can't print Ikon Passes at its ticket windows.
- Buy a child's pass with an adult Base Pass to take $50 off it.

Q: How many days does the Ikon Base Pass give at Cypress Mountain?
A: Five. The 2026/27 Ikon Base Pass gives five days at Cypress Mountain, blacked out on 26–30 December 2026, 16–17 January 2027 and 13–14 February 2027.
Q: Does the Ikon Base Pass include Grouse Mountain?
A: No. Grouse Mountain is an Ikon Bonus Mountain for 2026/27, and Ikon gives Bonus Mountain days to full Ikon Pass holders only.
Q: What are the Ikon Base Pass blackout dates for 2026/27?
A: 26–30 December 2026, 16–17 January 2027 and 13–14 February 2027. The full Ikon Pass has no blackout dates.
Q: How much does Ikon Base Pass cost?
A: Ikon Base Pass for 2026/27 starts at US$149 for the child 4 and under (usd).
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-base-pass https://www.ikonpass.com/en/compare-passes https://www.ikonpass.com/en/destinations/cypress-mountain https://www.ikonpass.com/en/faq

### Ikon Pass
URL: https://northvanguide.com/lift-passes/ikon-pass
Type: Lift pass
Also known as: Ikon, Ikon full pass, Ikon Pass 26/27
Season: 2026/27
From: US$199 (Child 4 and under (USD))
At each resort: 7 days at Cypress Mountain with no blackout dates; 2 days at Grouse Mountain as an Ikon Bonus Mountain, outside its blackout dates.
Resorts here: 2
Sold by: Ikon Pass, Inc.
Website: https://www.ikonpass.com/
Summary: The 2026/27 Ikon Pass gives seven days at Cypress Mountain and two Bonus Mountain days at Grouse Mountain on top of access at 70+ destinations worldwide, for CA$2,059 (US$1,529) an adult on 16 October 2026. It suits North Vancouver skiers who also travel to Revelstoke or Sun Peaks. Seven Cypress days is the limit, so a weekly local skier needs Cypress's own season pass as well.

Ikon sells to Canadians in Canadian dollars. On 16 October 2026 the adult pass (23 and over) cost CA$2,059, or US$1,529 with the site switched to US dollars. Young adults from 13 to 22 paid CA$1,519 and children from 5 to 12 paid CA$669. A refundable version costs 20% more and lets you cancel for any reason until 15 January 2027.
Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver gives full Ikon holders seven direct-to-lift days with no blackout dates, so the Christmas holidays are open too. Grouse Mountain is one of Ikon's 11 Bonus Mountains for 2026/27, which adds two days with no reservation outside the holiday blackouts. Mount Seymour has no Ikon days, and Whistler Blackcomb sells the Epic Pass.
Across BC the pass gives up to seven days each at Revelstoke, Sun Peaks, RED Mountain, Panorama and SilverStar, and SkiBig3 in Banff gives the same. South of the border, Crystal Mountain in Washington is unlimited and the Summit at Snoqualmie gives seven days. In 2026/27 Ikon requires lift reservations only at Jackson Hole, Deer Valley and Loon Mountain.

Tips:
- Opt in to have your pass mailed. Cypress can't print Ikon Passes, so without it you'd need to stop at another North American Ikon destination with photo ID first.
- Buy the kids' passes alongside an adult Ikon Pass, which takes up to CA$130 off each child pass for ages 5 to 12.
- Ikon lists Cypress among its night-skiing destinations, and Cypress lights its slopes until 10 pm in the regular season.

Q: Is Cypress Mountain on the Ikon Pass?
A: Yes. The 2026/27 Ikon Pass gives seven days at Cypress Mountain with no blackout dates. The Ikon Base Pass gives five days there, and Cypress is one of the destinations for the Ikon Session Pass.
Q: Can I use the Ikon Pass at Grouse Mountain?
A: Yes, for two days. Grouse Mountain is an Ikon Bonus Mountain for 2026/27, so the full Ikon Pass gets two days there with no reservation, blacked out on 26–30 December 2026, 16–17 January 2027 and 13–14 February 2027. The Base and Session passes leave Bonus Mountains out.
Q: How much is the Ikon Pass in Canadian dollars?
A: The 2026/27 adult Ikon Pass cost CA$2,059 on ikonpass.com on 16 October 2026. Young adults aged 13 to 22 paid CA$1,519, children aged 5 to 12 paid CA$669 and children 4 and under paid CA$269.
Q: Does the Ikon Pass include Whistler Blackcomb?
A: No. Whistler Blackcomb has no Ikon days and sells the Epic Pass.
Q: Which resorts in this guide take Ikon Pass?
A: Ikon Pass covers Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, with 7 days at cypress mountain with no blackout dates; 2 days at grouse mountain as an ikon bonus mountain, outside its blackout dates at each.
Q: What does Ikon Pass leave out?
A: Ikon Pass leaves out whistler Blackcomb and Mount Seymour have no Ikon days. Whistler Blackcomb sells the Epic Pass; cypress Mountain and Le Massif de Charlevoix can't print or issue Ikon Passes; lift reservations are required at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Deer Valley and Loon Mountain in 2026/27; unused Bonus Mountain days don't roll over to the next season, and they can't be transferred.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-pass https://www.ikonpass.com/en/compare-passes https://www.ikonpass.com/en/bonus-mountain-program https://www.ikonpass.com/en/destinations/cypress-mountain https://www.ikonpass.com/en/faq

### Ikon Session Pass
URL: https://northvanguide.com/lift-passes/ikon-session-pass
Type: Lift pass
Also known as: Ikon Session, Ikon 2-day pass, Ikon 3-day pass, Ikon 4-day pass
Season: 2026/27
From: US$229 (2 days, child 12 and under (USD))
At each resort: 2, 3 or 4 days in total across the Session Pass destinations, Cypress Mountain included. Blackout dates apply.
Resorts here: 1
Sold by: Ikon Pass, Inc.
Website: https://www.ikonpass.com/
Summary: The 2026/27 Ikon Session Pass suits a short trip: on 16 October 2026 an adult paid CA$499 for two days, CA$669 for three or CA$809 for four, to use at Cypress Mountain or any of the other Session Pass destinations. Blackout dates apply and most Ikon perks are left off, so a skier planning five days or more should price the Ikon Base Pass.

The days are a total, so a four-day pass could give you two days at Cypress and two at Sun Peaks, or all four at one resort. Ikon lets you pick the mountains and the dates as you go. With the site switched to US dollars, the adult prices read US$369, US$499 and US$599 for two, three and four days.
Young adults from 13 to 22 pay CA$389 for two days and CA$649 for four. Every child aged 12 or under pays the same child rate, which runs from CA$309 for two days to CA$469 for four.
Two season passes on Vancouver's North Shore cut the price. Grouse Mountain's 2026/27 Early Bird passes and Cypress Mountain's Gold pass each include 50% off a three-day Ikon Session Pass, and Cypress pitches it for trips to Sun Peaks and Revelstoke.

Tips:
- Friends skiing with you need their own lift tickets, because the Session Pass comes with no Friends & Family discounts.
- Check Ikon's access details page for the blackout dates before you book a Christmas trip.

Q: Can I use the Ikon Session Pass at Cypress Mountain?
A: Yes. Cypress Mountain is one of the 2026/27 Ikon Session Pass destinations, and you can spend some or all of your 2, 3 or 4 days there outside the blackout dates.
Q: How much is a 3-day Ikon Session Pass?
A: CA$669 for an adult aged 23 or over on 16 October 2026, or US$499. Young adults aged 13 to 22 paid CA$569 and children 12 and under paid CA$389.
Q: Do Ikon Session Pass days have to be used at one resort?
A: No. The 2, 3 or 4 days are a total that you can split among the Session Pass destinations, choosing the mountains and the dates as you go.
Q: Where can I get 50% off an Ikon Session Pass?
A: Grouse Mountain's 2026/27 Early Bird passes and Cypress Mountain's 2026/27 Gold season pass each include 50% off a three-day Ikon Session Pass.
Q: Which resorts in this guide take Ikon Session Pass?
A: Ikon Session Pass covers Cypress Mountain, with 2, 3 or 4 days in total across the session pass destinations, cypress mountain included. blackout dates apply at each.
Q: What does Ikon Session Pass leave out?
A: Ikon Session Pass leaves out the Session Pass leaves off Friends & Family tickets, the renewal discount, early spring access, First Tracks and the child promotion; bonus Mountains such as Grouse Mountain are for full Ikon Pass holders only; whistler Blackcomb and Mount Seymour have no Ikon days; cypress Mountain can't print or issue Ikon Passes.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-session-pass https://www.ikonpass.com/en/compare-passes https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-base-pass https://www.ikonpass.com/en/destinations/cypress-mountain https://www.ikonpass.com/en/faq https://www.grousemountain.com/early-bird https://www.cypressmountain.com/downhill-season-passes/details

### Mountain Interchange Program
URL: https://northvanguide.com/lift-passes/mountain-interchange
Type: Lift pass
Also known as: Mountain Interchange, Grouse Mountain Interchange, Grouse reciprocal deals
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Season: 2026/27
From: $259 (Grouse Early Bird Unlimited Pass, child 5–12)
At each resort: No set days. Grouse winter pass holders get discounts on regular full-day lift tickets, 25% at most partners and 50% at some, across 50 hills in Western Canada (2025/26 list). Y2Play holders also get 2 free lift tickets at Revelstoke Mountain Resort in 2026/27.
Resorts here: 1
Sold by: Grouse Mountain (Northland at Grouse, Inc.)
Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/mountain-interchange
Summary: Grouse Mountain's Mountain Interchange Program gives its winter season pass holders 25% to 50% off regular full-day lift tickets at the 50 partner hills on its 2025/26 list. They run from Mount Washington on Vancouver Island to Whitewater near Nelson. It suits a Grouse regular planning a BC road trip. Grouse had not posted its 2026/27 partner list by 16 October 2026, so the partners and blackouts here come from 2025/26.

Show a current Grouse Mountain Y2Play, Early Bird or full-season winter pass at a partner's ticket window and you pay the discounted rate on a regular full-day ticket. Most partners on the 2025/26 list took 25% off. A run of small hills on the Prairies took 50%, and so did Shames near Terrace. Night tickets are excluded, and Grouse asks you to call the partner before you go, because the terms can change without notice.
Closer to home, the 2025/26 list included Manning Park near Hope and Mount Washington on Vancouver Island at 25% off, and Apex, Big White and SilverStar in the Okanagan gave the same. Big White's discount came off the window price and applied to full season passes only. Sun Peaks blacked out 26–31 December 2025 and 13–16 February 2026.
Y2Play holders get the biggest deal. Grouse's 2026/27 Y2Play terms promise two free lift tickets at its sister resort, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, and 50% off more days there between 28 November 2026 and 11 April 2027. The offer is blacked out from 24 December to 3 January and from 12 to 28 February.

Tips:
- Carry your physical Grouse pass and phone the partner hill before you drive out, since Grouse says program details can change at any time.
- Grouse's Early Bird prices rise on 5 November 2026. Both the Unlimited and the Weekday Early Bird passes carry the program.

Q: What is the Mountain Interchange Program at Grouse Mountain?
A: It is a discount program for Grouse Mountain winter season pass holders. A current Y2Play, Early Bird or full-season winter pass gets 25% to 50% off a regular full-day lift ticket at partner hills across Western Canada, going by the 2025/26 list.
Q: Does a Grouse Mountain pass get discounts at Sun Peaks or Big White?
A: Yes, on the 2025/26 list. Both gave Grouse pass holders 25% off. Sun Peaks blacked out 26–31 December 2025 and 13–16 February 2026, and Big White limited its offer to full season passes.
Q: Does a Grouse Early Bird Weekday Pass qualify for the Mountain Interchange Program?
A: Yes. Grouse lists the Mountain Interchange Program among the perks of its 2026/27 Early Bird Weekday Pass. Big White's 2025/26 offer was the exception, because it took full season passes only.
Q: How much does Mountain Interchange Program cost?
A: Mountain Interchange Program for 2026/27 starts at $259 for the grouse early bird unlimited pass, child 5–12.
Q: Which resorts in this guide take Mountain Interchange Program?
A: Mountain Interchange Program covers Grouse Mountain, with no set days. grouse winter pass holders get discounts on regular full-day lift tickets, 25% at most partners and 50% at some, across 50 hills in western canada (2025/26 list). y2play holders also get 2 free lift tickets at revelstoke mountain resort in 2026/27 at each.
Q: What does Mountain Interchange Program leave out?
A: Mountain Interchange Program leaves out night-skiing tickets don't qualify for the discount; the discount can't be combined with other offers, and both resorts need to be in full operation; big White's 2025/26 offer took full season passes only, leaving out Grouse's weekday and limited passes.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.grousemountain.com/mountain-interchange https://www.grousemountain.com/Y2PlayTerms26-27 https://www.grousemountain.com/early-bird

### Mt Seymour Reciprocal Mountain Deals
URL: https://northvanguide.com/lift-passes/seymour-reciprocals
Type: Lift pass
Also known as: Mount Seymour reciprocals, Mt Seymour reciprocal program, Seymour Enhanced Reciprocal Deals
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Season: 2026/27
From: $154 (Mt Seymour Value Season Pass, child 5–12)
At each resort: 2025/26 enhanced deals: 2 free lift tickets each at Apex, Baldy Mountain, Mount Washington and Whitewater, and 1 at Sun Peaks, then 25% off. Up to 50% off lift tickets at more than 40 other Western Canada ski areas. 2026/27 partners to be confirmed in the fall of 2026.
Resorts here: 1
Sold by: Mt Seymour
Website: https://mtseymour.ca/tickets-passes/season-pass-reservations/reciprocal-mountain-deals
Summary: Mt Seymour's reciprocal deals give its Full and Value season pass holders free lift tickets at a handful of BC resorts and up to 50% off day tickets at dozens more across Western Canada. They suit a Seymour regular who also plans trips to Mount Washington or the Okanagan. Mt Seymour had not posted its 2026/27 partners by 16 October 2026, so the partners and blackouts here come from 2025/26.

The headline deal for 2025/26 was two free lift tickets each at Apex near Penticton, Baldy Mountain near Oliver, Mount Washington in the Comox Valley and Whitewater near Nelson. Sun Peaks gave one. After the free tickets, each of those resorts took 25% off its regular day rate, one ticket per pass holder per day.
Bring the physical Full or Value pass and your purchase confirmation email for the current season, because a partner can refuse the discount without both. Mt Seymour puts the onus on you to contact each partner before you plan a visit. Value pass holders got the Mount Washington tickets on weekdays only in 2025/26.
Further afield the 2025/26 list ran from 20% off at Castle Mountain in Alberta to 50% at small hills such as Edmonton Ski Club and Shames near Terrace. Revelstoke, RED Mountain and Panorama gave 25%. Most of the smaller partners asked pass holders to confirm blackout dates with them directly.

Tips:
- Phone the partner hill before you drive. Mt Seymour says the agreements can change at any point in the season.
- Mt Seymour listed its 2026/27 Full Season Passes as 95% sold out on 16 October 2026. The Value Season Pass, which also carries the reciprocal deals, was on sale.

Q: Does a Mt Seymour season pass get free days at other resorts?
A: Yes. In 2025/26 a Mt Seymour Full or Value Season Pass got two free lift tickets each at Apex, Baldy Mountain, Mount Washington and Whitewater and one at Sun Peaks. Mt Seymour confirms the 2026/27 partners in the fall of 2026.
Q: What do I need to show at a Mt Seymour reciprocal resort?
A: Your physical Mt Seymour Full or Value Season Pass and the purchase confirmation email for the current season. Without both, the partner resort can refuse the discounted ticket.
Q: Do Mt Seymour 3Ski Passes get the reciprocal deals?
A: No. Mt Seymour's 3Ski Passes exclude season pass holder benefits, and that includes the reciprocal mountain deals.
Q: How much does Mt Seymour Reciprocal Mountain Deals cost?
A: Mt Seymour Reciprocal Mountain Deals for 2026/27 starts at $154 for the mt seymour value season pass, child 5–12.
Q: Which resorts in this guide take Mt Seymour Reciprocal Mountain Deals?
A: Mt Seymour Reciprocal Mountain Deals covers Mount Seymour, with 2025/26 enhanced deals: 2 free lift tickets each at apex, baldy mountain, mount washington and whitewater, and 1 at sun peaks, then 25% off. up to 50% off lift tickets at more than 40 other western canada ski areas. 2026/27 partners to be confirmed in the fall of 2026 at each.
Q: What does Mt Seymour Reciprocal Mountain Deals leave out?
A: Mt Seymour Reciprocal Mountain Deals leaves out mt Seymour's 3Ski Passes, corporate passes and industry passes don't carry the reciprocal deals; some offers lapse while Mt Seymour itself is closed, and the regular reciprocals need both resorts open for the season; the deals are non-transferable, valid for the current season only and have no cash alternative; in 2025/26 Value pass holders got the Mount Washington tickets on weekdays only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://mtseymour.ca/tickets-passes/season-pass-reservations/reciprocal-mountain-deals https://mtseymour.ca/tickets-passes/full-season-passes https://mtseymour.ca/valuepass https://mtseymour.ca/tickets-passes/3ski-passes

## Trail networks

### Cypress and Black Mountain
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trail-networks/cypress-black-mountain
Type: Trail network
Also known as: Cypress, Cypress trails, Cypress mountain biking, Cypress Mountain trails, Upper Lands mountain bike trails, East Cypress Climb, Black Mountain
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: Cypress Bowl Road between the second and fourth switchbacks, West Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.36095, -123.18587
Parking: The District places the sanctioned trails between the second and fourth switchbacks of Cypress Bowl Road.
Season: From 1 November to 31 May BC Parks routes everyone heading for the Black Mountain plateau or Bowen Lookout through its backcountry access corridor, which green circular signs mark, and asks for a free backcountry access tag from the Brown Bag Room in Black Mountain Lodge. BC Parks says all three of its winter backcountry trails cross avalanche terrain. It strongly discourages winter travel to Eagle Bluffs and along the Howe Sound Crest Trail past Bowen Lookout.
Website: https://westvancouver.ca/government-administration/major-projects/upper-lands-mountain-bike-trail-partnership
Summary: Cypress and Black Mountain suit mountain bikers after West Vancouver's first sanctioned trails and hikers heading up to the Black Mountain plateau. Bikes stop at the provincial park boundary, because BC Parks keeps them to park roads inside Cypress Provincial Park.

The District of West Vancouver brought sanctioned mountain bike trails to West Van for the first time through a partnership with British Pacific Properties and the NSMBA. The trails sit between the second and fourth switchbacks of Cypress Bowl Road, on land the company and the District own. That deal formalized the existing trails Meat Sweats, Jersey Shore and Morgies, and the District now works with the NSMBA to maintain them. The NSMBA says it also supports builders and land managers working to sanction more of the Cypress network.
On 10 September 2025 the District opened the East Cypress Climb Trail for two-way hiking and uphill riding, which made it West Van's first designated uphill mountain bike route. Part of it rebuilds the historic Old Forks Trail, which hikers and skiers once climbed to reach the Hollyburn area, and the District planned to decommission the original Old Forks line once the new trail was complete. The opening began with a territorial welcome from a member of the Squamish Nation.
Cypress Provincial Park starts above the trails, and its rules are strict. BC Parks allows bicycles only on park roads and bars e-bikes from every trail. Its trail report names the Black Mountain Loop, Bowen Lookout, Yew Lake, Hollyburn and Howe Sound Crest trails as closed to mountain biking. The Black Mountain Loop leaves from near the bottom of the Eagle Express chair and climbs a series of steep switchbacks to the plateau. Up top it wanders past subalpine lakes and over Black Mountain's south summit.
The NSMBA's Cypress crew spent fall 2026 on Meat Sweats, which OneUp Components adopts through the TAP program. They raked it top to bottom, cleared its drains, added grade reversals and rock-armoured its high-wear sections before the rain. Cypress Bowl Road has been closed to cyclists since 13 July 2026 for repaving, so check BC Parks' advisories before you ride the road.

Tips:
- Check BC Parks' Cypress advisories before you drive up, since the 2026 repaving restricted the roadside lots.
- Use the East Cypress Climb for the ride up, because the District built it for climbing riders.
- Carry bear spray on the plateau, as BC Parks' trail report says bears are common in Cypress Park.

Q: Can you mountain bike in Cypress Provincial Park?
A: No. BC Parks allows bicycles only on park roads in Cypress Provincial Park. The sanctioned mountain bike trails sit below the park, on District of West Vancouver and British Pacific Properties land between the second and fourth switchbacks of Cypress Bowl Road.
Q: Are e-bikes allowed on the Cypress trails?
A: BC Parks bars e-bikes from every trail in Cypress Provincial Park and keeps them to park roads. The District of West Vancouver's partnership page sets no e-bike rule for its sanctioned trails below the park, so follow the trailhead signs.
Q: Is Cypress Bowl Road open to bikes?
A: BC Parks closed Cypress Bowl Road to cyclists on 13 July 2026 for 12 km of repaving and expected the work to finish by the end of October 2026. Check BC Parks' Cypress advisories before you ride it.
Q: Which trails on Cypress did the District of West Vancouver sanction?
A: The District of West Vancouver formalized Meat Sweats, Jersey Shore and Morgies with the NSMBA and British Pacific Properties, and it opened the East Cypress Climb Trail for hiking and uphill riding on 10 September 2025.
Q: Who manages Cypress and Black Mountain?
A: District of West Vancouver, British Pacific Properties, BC Parks manage the ground on Cypress and Black Mountain. North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) builds and maintains the trails with them.
Q: Can you bring a dog to Cypress and Black Mountain?
A: BC Parks welcomes dogs in Cypress Provincial Park on a leash and keeps them out of park buildings and off the Yew Lake Trail when it's free of snow. It calls the backcountry unsuitable for pets because of wildlife encounters. The District's partnership page sets no separate dog rule for the trails below the park. BC Parks (Cypress Provincial Park) sets the rule.
Q: Is there a shuttle up Cypress and Black Mountain?
A: No. Cypress and Black Mountain has no shuttle or lift, so you pedal or push up. The District opened the East Cypress Climb Trail on 10 September 2025 for two-way hiking and uphill riding, which made it West Van's first designated uphill mountain bike route.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://westvancouver.ca/government-administration/major-projects/upper-lands-mountain-bike-trail-partnership https://westvancouver.ca/news/west-vancouver-celebrates-opening-east-cypress-climb-trail https://web.archive.org/web/20250817145607/https://westvancouver.ca/government-administration/major-projects/upper-lands-mountain-bike-trail-partnership https://web.archive.org/web/20250911183629/https://westvancouver.ca/news/west-vancouver-celebrates-opening-east-cypress-climb-trail https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_trail_report_0b345d2e8e.pdf https://bcparks.api.gov.bc.ca/api/public-advisories?populate=*&filters[protectedAreas][protectedAreaName][$containsi]=Cypress https://nsmba.ca/trails/ https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1351754901

### Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trail-networks/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve
Type: Trail network
Also known as: LSCR, Lower Seymour, Seymour Valley Trailway, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve trails, Seymour Demonstration Forest
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: North end of Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.35008, -123.01450
Parking: The main lot sits at the north end of Lillooet Road.
Gates close: The reserve opens at 6 am every day. It closes at 5 pm from November to February, 7 pm in March and April, 7 pm or 9 pm in May, 9 pm from June to August, 8 pm in September and 6 pm or 7 pm in October.
Season: Metro Vancouver opens the reserve all year from 6 am, with closing times that move from 5 pm in winter to 9 pm in summer. In winter nobody monitors the ice on Rice Lake, and Metro Vancouver tells visitors to stay off it.
Website: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve
Summary: The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve suits families and riders on Class 1 e-bikes, with Metro Vancouver's 10 km paved Seymour Valley Trailway and over 55 km of cycling trails in a water-supply forest. The gate sets your day, because every car must be out of the lower gate on Lillooet Road by 5 pm from November to February.

Metro Vancouver's Water Services department runs this 5,668-hectare reserve directly south of the Seymour Reservoir, and water supply comes first here. Recreation shares the land with that job. The reserve counts more than 100 km of trails and over 900,000 visits a year, and Metro Vancouver lists over 55 km of those trails as open to cycling. The NSMBA works on the reserve's trails under a Metro Vancouver work permit.
The Seymour Valley Trailway is the easy way in, with 10 km of smooth pavement up the valley. Harder gravel trails and mountain bike trails branch off it. Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride anywhere in the reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else. Horse riders use Bridle Trail, Richard Juryn (West), Twin Bridges, Fisherman's (South) and the Berm Trail, and bikes and dogs give way to them there.
Some ground is off-limits. Dogs, bikes, swimming and boating are all barred at Rice Lake, where a 2 km loop takes wheelchairs. Dogs are also kept off the Seymour Valley Trailway and off Fisherman's Trail north of the Homestead Trail junction. The Seymour Mainline between Rice Lake Gate and Stoney Creek is a working service road, so stay on the routes Metro Vancouver maps.
The reserve opens every day of the year, and winter closing times come as early as 5 pm. TransLink's 255 ends at Capilano University Exchange, and from there it's a ride north up Lillooet Road to the main lot. Dog Mountain belongs to the reserve too, and its trail starts at the top of Mount Seymour Road.

Tips:
- Leave before the posted closing time, because Metro Vancouver wants every vehicle out of the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by then.
- Bring a leash for the high-use areas and for meeting horses, and leave the dog at home if you plan to ride the Seymour Valley Trailway.
- Check Metro Vancouver's park advisories before you go for closures and wildlife notices.

Q: What time does the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve close?
A: The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve opens at 6 am every day. Metro Vancouver closes it at 5 pm from November to February, 7 pm in March and April, 9 pm from June to August and 8 pm in September, and May and October each carry two posted closing times.
Q: Are e-bikes allowed in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve?
A: Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes. Metro Vancouver bars throttle-driven and motorized vehicles from the trails and asks e-bike riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone.
Q: Can you bring a dog to the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve?
A: Yes, under control, and on leash in high-use areas and sensitive ecosystems. Dogs are barred from the Seymour Valley Trailway and the Rice Lake Loop, and from Fisherman's Trail north of the Homestead junction. The reserve allows no commercial dog walking.
Q: How long is the Seymour Valley Trailway?
A: Metro Vancouver gives the Seymour Valley Trailway 10 km of smooth pavement, and dogs are not allowed on it.
Q: Can you get to Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve by bus?
A: Yes. The 255 stops at Capilano University Exchange.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park-alerts-and-notices https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://services6.arcgis.com/56eqCzQ5SZhBaDST/arcgis/rest/services/Lower_Seymour_Conservation_Reserve/FeatureServer https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2 https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt255.pdf https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/18653920

### Mount Fromme
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trail-networks/mount-fromme
Type: Trail network
Also known as: Fromme, Mt Fromme, Mount Fromme trails, Fromme Mountain trails, Fromme mountain biking
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Address: Top of Mountain Highway, Upper Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.35869, -123.03502
Parking: The District's Fromme parking and staging area sits at the top of Mountain Highway in Upper Lynn Valley, at the foot of the trails.
Gates close: The District closes the Fromme lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February, 7 pm in March and April, 8 pm in May, 9 pm from June to August and 7 pm in September. Its Park Regulation Bylaw closes District parks to the public from 10 pm to 6 am.
Uplift: Shuttle: Endless Biking
Season: The trails stay in use all year, and the District's lot closes at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February. In the rainy season the NSMBA asks riders to stay off the trails in heavy or atmospheric rain, and on other wet days to ride rock and wood features instead of heavy-dirt flow trails such as Bobsled, Expresso, Lower Digger and Pile of Rocks.
Website: https://nsmba.ca/trails/
Summary: Mount Fromme suits intermediate and stronger mountain bikers who want the District of North Vancouver's rated network of roots and wooden features above Upper Lynn Valley, with a District lot at the trailhead and a bus nearby. Winter daylight is the catch, because that lot closes at 6 pm from October to February.

The District of North Vancouver manages the Fromme natural area, which runs north of the neighbourhoods around Mosquito Creek to upper Lynn Valley and borders Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. The North Shore Mountain Bike Association formed in the winter of 1997, after rumours spread that North Van's trails would be shut down, and it has looked after Fromme ever since. Its builders send the District a work plan every year, and the District approves it before anyone digs. The NSMBA counts 69 km of trail in its care across its three mountains.
The District's Trails for Public Use layer rates each named trail Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Expert. It lists Griffin Ascent and K.O.T.S. as Beginner multi-use trails, Dreamweaver and Natural High as Intermediate, Kirkford and Pipeline as Advanced, and Digger and Upper Oil Can as Expert. Roadside Attraction carries Beginner and Intermediate segments. Climbers get their own routes in the layer too, from Griffin Ascent up to Warden's Climb, which it rates Advanced.
Fall is maintenance season on the mountain. In its Fall '26 update the NSMBA reports cleared drains on Griffens and Warden's Climb, and a TAP day with 22 volunteers rebuilt berms on Kirkford, which MEC adopts. Arc'teryx adopts Dreamweaver, where crews turned a pedal-clipping corner into a proper right-hander and put drains on a section that had none.
You can get here without a car. TransLink's 210 from Burrard Station runs through Upper Lynn Valley on Mountain Highway, and from the Coleman Street stop it's uphill the rest of the way to the lot. Drivers park in the District's staging area at the top of Mountain Highway, which shuts at 6 pm through the winter months. North Shore Rescue says the lack of a light causes more of its overdue callouts than anything else, so carry one on any afternoon ride from October on.

Tips:
- Check the District's alerts page and the NSMBA's news before you ride, since both post trail closures and work updates.
- Carry bear spray as the NSMBA suggests, and remember that feeding a bear or a coyote breaks BC's Wildlife Act.
- Leave a trip plan with someone at home and pack North Shore Rescue's ten essentials, because many of the District's forests get no cell signal.

Q: When does the Mount Fromme parking lot close?
A: The District of North Vancouver closes the Fromme lot at the top of Mountain Highway at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February, 7 pm in March and April, 8 pm in May, 9 pm from June to August and 7 pm in September.
Q: Can you ride an e-bike on Mount Fromme?
A: The District of North Vancouver's Park Regulation Bylaw 8310 bans vehicles in parks away from roads and parking lots, and it writes motor-assisted cycles out of its definition of a vehicle, so an e-bike that meets BC's motor-assisted cycle rules isn't caught by that ban. Read the signs at each trailhead, and yield to every non-assisted rider, as the NSMBA asks.
Q: Can you get to Mount Fromme by bus?
A: Yes. TransLink's 210 runs from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver to Upper Lynn Valley by way of Mountain Highway, and the Fromme lot sits uphill from the Coleman Street stop.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the Mount Fromme trails?
A: Yes, on a leash. The District of North Vancouver's Dog Walker's Guide requires a leash everywhere in its parks except the trails and areas it marks leash-optional.
Q: Who manages Mount Fromme?
A: District of North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver manage the ground on Mount Fromme. North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) builds and maintains the trails with them.
Q: Is there a shuttle up Mount Fromme?
A: Yes. No lift or scheduled public shuttle serves Fromme. Endless Biking's guided Gravity Shuttles leave its Lower Lynn shop with a van, a driver and a guide, priced from $500 for a group in 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/natural-areas-trails-strategy https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://web.archive.org/web/20231031013839/https://www.dnv.org/recreation-and-leisure/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%208310.pdf https://docs.dnv.org/documents/dog-walkers-guide.pdf https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2 https://geoweb.dnv.org/data/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lynn-headwaters-regional-park https://nsmba.ca/faq/ https://nsmba.ca/trails/ https://nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://nsmba.ca/wet-weather-riding/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt210.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/395471907

### Mount Seymour
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trail-networks/mount-seymour
Type: Trail network
Also known as: Seymour, Mt Seymour, Mount Seymour trails, Mount Seymour mountain biking, Old Buck, Seymour lower mountain
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Parkgate
Address: Old Buck trailhead, Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.32311, -122.97222
Parking: BC Parks' Old Buck trailhead on Mount Seymour Road holds the parking for the lower-mountain trails, with a pit toilet and a park map by the entrance on the west side of the road.
Gates close: Metro Vancouver says Mount Seymour Road closes from 10 pm to 7 am in the winter months. The District's Park Regulation Bylaw closes its own parks from 10 pm to 6 am.
Season: BC Parks runs its summer parking rules from May to October and its winter rules from November to April, when backcountry visitors outside the resort park in lots P1 and Lower P5. The lower mountain bike trails start from the Old Buck lot near the bottom of the road. Mount Seymour Road closes overnight from 10 pm to 7 am in the winter months.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/
Summary: Mount Seymour's lower mountain suits confident riders who want BC Parks' designated mountain bike trails above the Old Buck lot, with one multi-use climb and a bus at the bottom of the road. Its descents carry no published difficulty rating from BC Parks or the District, so you choose lines without a grade to go on.

Three public bodies share Seymour's lower slopes. BC Parks runs Mount Seymour Park, where mountain biking is allowed only on designated trails and banned on the upper-mountain hiking trails such as Mount Seymour Main, Perimeter, Goldie Lake and Dinky Peak. The District of North Vancouver manages the natural areas below the park, and the NSMBA's fall 2026 report puts the final straight of Empress Bypass on District land. Up at the top of the road, Metro Vancouver looks after the Dog Mountain trail as part of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Most rides start at BC Parks' Old Buck trailhead on Mount Seymour Road, which has parking and a pit toilet. Lower Old Buck is the multi-use climb and the main way into the lower trail system, and BC Parks asks mountain bikers to use it for every trip uphill. Empress Bypass was built mainly for adaptive mountain bikes and carries no uphill traffic. In fall 2026 the NSMBA kept its tread wider than three feet so adaptive bikes fit, and hikers on the same slope use Fern Gully or Old Buck instead.
The descents carry names like Pangor, Corkscrew, John Deer and Pingu, and the District's trail layer tags them for mountain biking with no difficulty value. BC Parks publishes no grade for them either, so this guide prints none. Arc'teryx's TAP crew of 38 volunteers refreshed four jumps and landings on Pingu in September 2026, and the NSMBA's trail crew planned to follow up with compacting once the rain came.
Winter changes the top of the mountain more than the bottom. From November to April BC Parks sends backcountry visitors outside the resort to lots P1 and Lower P5, and Metro Vancouver says Mount Seymour Road closes from 10 pm to 7 am in those months. TransLink's 215 climbs the foot of Mount Seymour Road to Indian River Drive, a short walk below the Old Buck lot, and it runs on weekends too.

Tips:
- Climb Lower Old Buck and keep off Empress Bypass on the way up, as BC Parks asks.
- Read BC Parks' trail conditions report before you go, because its 29 September 2026 edition warns that bears are feeding actively in the area.
- Carry a light on short winter days, since North Shore Rescue says a missing light causes more of its overdue callouts than anything else.

Q: Where do you park to ride Mount Seymour?
A: Park at BC Parks' Old Buck trailhead on Mount Seymour Road, which serves the lower-mountain trails. A smaller Baden-Powell lot 2.5 km up the road holds about seven cars.
Q: Are e-bikes allowed on Mount Seymour's trails?
A: Yes, on BC Parks' signed or designated mountain bike trails inside Mount Seymour Park, as long as the e-bike meets BC Parks' definitions. Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes fit those rules, and the NSMBA asks e-bike riders to yield to everyone on a non-assisted bike.
Q: Can you ride the upper trails on Mount Seymour?
A: No. BC Parks bans mountain biking on Upper Old Buck, Mount Seymour Main, Perimeter, Goldie Lake, Flower Lake, Mystery Lake, Old Cabin and Dinky Peak, and it keeps the upper mountain for hiking.
Q: Are dogs allowed on Mount Seymour?
A: Yes, on a leash. BC Parks requires pets on leash throughout Mount Seymour Park and fines owners whose dogs run loose. It calls the backcountry unsuitable for dogs.
Q: Who manages Mount Seymour?
A: BC Parks, District of North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver manage the ground on Mount Seymour. North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) builds and maintains the trails with them.
Q: Can you get to Mount Seymour by bus?
A: Yes. The 215 stops at Indian River Dr at Mount Seymour Rd.
Q: Is there a shuttle up Mount Seymour?
A: No. Mount Seymour has no shuttle or lift, so you pedal or push up. Riders climb Lower Old Buck, which BC Parks names as the main access to the lower trail system and the route mountain bikers take uphill. Empress Bypass carries no uphill traffic.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://bcparks.ca/plan-your-trip/things-to-do/cycling/ https://bcparks.ca/reservations/day-use-passes/ https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%208310.pdf https://docs.dnv.org/documents/dog-walkers-guide.pdf https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2 https://www.dnv.org/alerts https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ https://nsmba.ca/faq/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt215.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3980719121

### Pemberton
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trail-networks/pemberton
Type: Trail network
Also known as: Pemberton trails, Pemberton mountain biking, Mackenzie, McKenzie Basin, Mosquito Lake, One Mile Lake, Signal Hill
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Village of Pemberton
Address: McKenzie Basin Forest Service Road trailhead, Pemberton, BC
Coordinates: 50.32221, -122.75900
Parking: The Village of Pemberton reopened One Mile Lake Park's main lot, beach, loop trail and dog beach on 29 July 2026 after the Signal Hill fire, and the Sea to Sky Trail to Nairn Falls Campground followed on 7 August.
Season: The PVTA spends its maintenance money from spring to fall, when its paid crew and volunteer trail days work on the network. In winter its Nordic partnership offers classic and skate ski routes at Big Sky Golf.
Website: https://www.pembertontrails.com/
Summary: Pemberton suits riders who want a multi-use valley network shared by mountain bikers, dirt bikers, horse riders and hikers, all looked after by the Pemberton Valley Trails Association on Líl̓wat land. The July 2026 Signal Hill wildfire is out, and the Village of Pemberton keeps Bob's Loop above One Mile Lake closed while its slopes are assessed.

The Pemberton Valley Trails Association is a registered charity that maintains and develops Pemberton's trails, and volunteers do most of its work. Its membership spans user groups: PORCA speaks for the mountain bikers, and the dirt bike, horse, trail running and Nordic clubs sit alongside it. The SLRD funds trail maintenance through its Pemberton Valley Utilities and Services committee, and the PVTA hires professional builders for the big jobs from spring to fall.
The PVTA works on the unceded lands of the Líl̓wat Nation, as its acknowledgement says, and the Nation reviews every new trail. A proposal goes first to the Trails Working Group, which brings together the Líl̓wat Lands and Resources department, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, the SLRD, the Village of Pemberton and the user clubs. Next it goes to the Líl̓wat Land Use Referral Committee, and a Líl̓wat field technician runs an archaeological study before the PVTA sends the full Section 57 package to Recreation Sites and Trails BC. The 2020 Pemberton trails master plan carries the signatures of the Líl̓wat Nation, the SLRD, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, the Village and the PVTA.
Signal Hill burned in July 2026. The fire above One Mile Lake was found on 15 July, and the Village of Pemberton reopened One Mile Lake Park's lot, beach, loop trail and dog beach on 29 July. The Sea to Sky Trail to Nairn Falls Campground followed on 7 August, and on 14 August the Village said BC Wildfire had declared the fire out and most areas were open again. Bob's Loop stays shut until a geotechnical assessment of its slopes is reviewed, and burned ground keeps dropping trees and rock long after the flames. The old over-water boardwalk at One Mile Lake is gone too, because the December 2025 atmospheric river wrecked it and the Village removed it in July 2026.

Tips:
- Make noise on the trail and keep children and dogs close, because the PVTA says wildlife is most active at dawn and dusk.
- Brush seeds off your bike and shoes before you switch trailheads, following the Play Clean Go program the PVTA promotes.
- Give horses a wide berth and tell the rider you're there, as the PVTA asks.

Q: Who looks after the trails in Pemberton?
A: The Pemberton Valley Trails Association maintains and develops Pemberton's multi-use trails as a registered charity, and the Pemberton Off Road Cycling Association speaks for mountain bikers within it. New trails need Líl̓wat Nation review and a Section 57 approval from Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
Q: Are e-bikes allowed on Pemberton's trails?
A: Recreation Sites and Trails BC's e-bike policy lets e-bikes ride its established recreation trails in Pemberton unless an order or a posted sign restricts them, and it treats throttle-driven and 45 km/h e-bikes as motor vehicles. The PVTA's pages set no separate e-bike rule, so follow the trailhead signs.
Q: Are the Signal Hill trails in Pemberton open?
A: Mostly. The Village of Pemberton said on 14 August 2026 that BC Wildfire had declared the Signal Hill fire out and that most areas had reopened, and it kept Bob's Loop closed pending a geotechnical assessment. Check the PVTA's trail reports before you ride, since burned slopes keep shedding trees and rock.
Q: Can you get to Pemberton's trails by bus from Whistler?
A: Yes. BC Transit's 99 Pemberton Commuter runs from the Gondola Transit Exchange in Whistler Village to Blackbird Bakery in Pemberton, and the 100 Pemberton Local carries on toward Mount Currie.
Q: Who manages Pemberton?
A: Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Líl̓wat Nation, Village of Pemberton, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District manage the ground on Pemberton. Pemberton Valley Trails Association (PVTA) builds and maintains the trails with them.
Q: Can you bring a dog to Pemberton?
A: The PVTA asks owners to leash dogs on horse trails and to keep them on leash in bear country, because dogs and bears don't mix and a dog can lead a bear back to its owner. Pemberton Valley Trails Association sets the rule.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.pembertontrails.com/ https://www.pembertontrails.com/development-maintenance.html https://www.pembertontrails.com/user-groups.html https://www.pembertontrails.com/etiquette.html https://www.pembertontrails.com/trail-reports.html https://www.pembertontrails.com/commercial-operators-and-events.html https://www.pembertontrails.com/lilwat-nation.html https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/camping-hiking/sites-trails/program/policies-strategies https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/camping-and-hiking/recreation-sites-and-trails/ebike_policy_final_04-25-2019.pdf https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019FLNR0090-000772 https://www.tourismpembertonbc.com/pemberton-inspiration/is-pemberton-open-to-visitors-what-you-need-to-know-this-wildfire-season https://www.pemberton.ca/ https://www.bctransit.com/pemberton-valley/schedules-and-maps/ https://www.bctransit.com/pemberton-valley/schedules-and-maps/route-overview?route=99 https://www.bctransit.com/pemberton-valley/schedules-and-maps/route-overview?route=100 https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/recreation-line https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10260864709 https://www.pemberton.ca/government/about-the-village-of-pemberton/news https://www.pemberton.ca/government/about-the-village-of-pemberton/news/post/community-update-one-mile-lake-park-partial-reopening-11-15-hrs https://www.pemberton.ca/government/about-the-village-of-pemberton/news/post/community-update-one-mile-lake-park-trail-access-expanded https://www.pemberton.ca/government/about-the-village-of-pemberton/news/post/community-update-signal-hill-wildfire-v30852-declared-out https://www.pemberton.ca/government/about-the-village-of-pemberton/news/post/community-notice-one-mile-lake-park-infrastructure-removal-project

### Squamish
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trail-networks/squamish
Type: Trail network
Also known as: Squamish trails, Squamish mountain biking, Squamish trail network, Diamond Head, Alice Lake trails, Garibaldi Highlands trails, Valleycliffe, Brackendale trails
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: Perth Drive trailhead, Garibaldi Highlands, Squamish, BC
Coordinates: 49.74988, -123.11040
Parking: For the Alice Lake and Highlands trails, Tourism Squamish points riders to Alice Lake Provincial Park or Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School outside school hours.
Uplift: Shuttle: Squamish Shred Shuttle
Season: Tourism Squamish lists mountain biking in every season. The Squamish Shred Shuttle runs Diamond Head from spring to mid-October, and BC Parks closes most of the Four Lakes Trail to bikes from 1 May to 15 September.
Website: https://www.sorca.ca/about-our-trails
Summary: Squamish suits riders of every level who want SORCA's mix of hand-built and machine-made trails, from family-friendly Brackendale to Diamond Head, where a shuttle runs from spring to fall. The network crosses private, Crown, BC Parks, District of Squamish and Squamish Nation land, so the rules change as you ride.

Volunteers built the Squamish network over more than 30 years, and today they work beside SORCA's paid trail crew and hired contractors to keep it up. SORCA works with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw on the trails. It also works with the District of Squamish and the Crown land recreation managers on maintenance and land-use conflicts. Tourism Squamish groups the riding into Valleycliffe, Diamond Head, Alice Lake with the Garibaldi Highlands, and Brackendale with Cat Lake.
Diamond Head sits along the Garibaldi Park Forest Service Road above the Garibaldi Highlands. Tourism Squamish calls it the only Squamish area with vehicle access, which makes it the shuttle zone, and the Squamish Shred Shuttle runs from the Pseudo Tsuga lot to the Meadow of the Grizzly and 19th Hole trailheads. Lava Flow ties into the Diamond Head trails, and Tourism Squamish warns that it's one of the main dirt bike areas, with plenty of multi-use trail.
SORCA sends first-time visitors to warm up on Miki's Magic, whose open sightlines and smooth berms make it easy to lap. Rob's and Cliff's Corners follow with green flow, and Miki's Extension and Cardrona step up to blue lines with optional black jumps. For the Alice Lake and Highlands trails, park at Alice Lake Provincial Park or at Garibaldi Highlands Elementary outside school hours, and keep off the edges of Alice Lake Road, where BC Parks tows.
Inside Alice Lake Provincial Park, BC Parks allows bikes only on certain trails and the park roads. It has closed the Four Lakes Trail between Edith Lake and Alice Lake's south beach to cycling for good, along with the trail around Alice Lake, and the rest of the Four Lakes Trail closes to bikes from 1 May to 15 September. Bus riders can reach the Highlands on BC Transit's route 2, which starts at Perth and Pomona.

Tips:
- Read SORCA's trail reports before you ride, since they cover reroutes and closed lines.
- Leash your dog on District land, where a loose dog outside the off-leash areas can bring a fine.
- Carry bear spray and lock your bike, as BC Parks reported both a bear in Alice Lake's day-use area and bike thefts in the park.

Q: Are e-bikes allowed on Squamish mountain bike trails?
A: SORCA says Class 1 e-bikes may ride any Squamish trail shared with non-assisted bikes. Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes count as motorized under Recreation Sites and Trails BC's e-bike policy and stay off mountain bike trails, and riders must be 16 or older.
Q: Is there a mountain bike shuttle in Squamish?
A: Yes. The Squamish Shred Shuttle runs Diamond Head laps from the Pseudo Tsuga lot, and its 2026 season ran from 18 April to mid-October.
Q: Where do you park for the Alice Lake and Highlands trails in Squamish?
A: Tourism Squamish points riders to Alice Lake Provincial Park or to Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School outside school hours. BC Parks tows cars parked on the edges of Alice Lake Road.
Q: Can you ride the Four Lakes Trail at Alice Lake?
A: Only part of it, and only outside summer. BC Parks has closed the section between Edith Lake and Alice Lake's south beach to cycling for good, and the rest of the Four Lakes Trail closes to bikes from 1 May to 15 September.
Q: Who manages Squamish?
A: District of Squamish, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, BC Parks, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), Private landowners manage the ground on Squamish. Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA) builds and maintains the trails with them.
Q: Can you bring a dog to Squamish?
A: The District of Squamish requires dogs on leash except in its designated off-leash areas, and a loose dog is a fineable offence. BC Parks keeps dogs leashed at all times in Alice Lake Provincial Park and bars them from the Alice Lake Trail, the beaches, the playground and the picnic areas. District of Squamish and BC Parks sets the rule.
Q: Can you get to Squamish by bus?
A: Yes. The 2 stops at Perth at Pomona, Garibaldi Highlands.
Q: Is there a shuttle up Squamish?
A: Yes. Tourism Squamish calls Diamond Head the one Squamish riding area with vehicle access, which makes it the shuttle zone. The Shred Shuttle's 2026 season ran from 18 April to mid-October, so winter riders pedal up.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://squamish.ca/rec/parks-and-trails/ https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/animal-control/responsible-pet-ownership/ https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/animal-control/off-leash/ https://bcparks.ca/alice-lake-park/ https://bcparks.api.gov.bc.ca/api/public-advisories?populate=*&filters[protectedAreas][protectedAreaName][$containsi]=Alice%20Lake https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/camping-hiking/sites-trails/program/policies-strategies https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/camping-and-hiking/recreation-sites-and-trails/ebike_policy_final_04-25-2019.pdf https://www.sorca.ca/about-our-trails https://www.sorca.ca/trail-reports https://www.sorca.ca/trail-reports/august-amp-september-2026-trail-report https://www.exploresquamish.com/things-to-do/activities-adventures/mountain-biking/ https://www.exploresquamish.com/news/bike-squamish-guide-alice-lake-and-highlands-trails/ https://www.bctransit.com/squamish/schedules-and-maps/route-overview?route=2 https://services.arcgis.com/YCM10gnCAvCoAhpj/arcgis/rest/services/Trails/FeatureServer https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/recreation-line https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/519307044

### Whistler Alpine
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trail-networks/whistler-alpine
Type: Trail network
Also known as: Alpine Trail Network, Sproatt Alpine, Mount Sproatt trails, Rainbow Mountain trails, Lord of the Squirrels, Into the Mystic, Whistler alpine trails
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Address: Foot of Into the Mystic at the Rainbow-Sproatt Flank Trail, Mount Sproatt, Whistler, BC
Status: seasonal. The RMOW closes the alpine trail network to hiking and biking from November to May.
Coordinates: 50.10593, -123.02131
Parking: The RMOW's Sproatt trail map marks the Sproatt Alpine trailhead above Function Junction and notes that it may have restricted access.
Gates close: The RMOW closes the alpine trail network to hiking and biking from November to May.
Season: The RMOW opens the alpine network for hiking and biking from June and closes it again in November. For winter travel it points people to Avalanche Canada and AdventureSmart.
Website: https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/alpine-trail-network/
Summary: Whistler's alpine trails on Mount Sproatt suit fit riders and hikers who want a long climb to open alpine terrain and a moderate descent home, from June to October only. The RMOW closes the network from November to May, and e-bikes and dogs stay below the Flank Trail all year.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler runs the Alpine Trail Network on Mount Sproatt, where the trails are built mainly for mountain biking and also see hikers and trail runners. Into the Mystic is the main ascent, and the RMOW tells riders to allow at least two to three hours to reach the top and another two to three to come down. An emergency cabin stands at the junction of With a Twist and On the Rocks. The Sproatt Ranger Cabin at the top of Into the Mystic doubles as a shelter while rangers are on duty, and BC Parks and the BC Mountaineering Club helped build it.
From the top, On the Rocks heads west through the alpine toward Happy Hour and Last Call, and Lord of the Squirrels with Chipmunk Rebellion brings you back down to the Flank Trail. LESS gives a lower option between Into the Mystic and the Lord of the Squirrels descent. The RMOW's layer rates Into the Mystic a Moderate ascent and Lord of the Squirrels and LESS Moderate descents. WORCA maintains only those two descents inside the network.
Rainbow Mountain's trails next door are for hiking and trail running only. The Rainbow Falls Loop starts at the Alta Lake Road trailhead, and the Rainbow Lake Trail climbs into the 21 Mile Creek watershed that supplies Whistler's water, where bikes and dogs are banned and nobody swims in the lake. The Skywalk Trail is hiking only too. The RMOW warns that these routes enter grizzly bear territory as well as black bear and cougar country.
WORCA says the provincial Section 57 approvals for the network bar e-bikes and dogs above the Flank Trail, and an RMOW administrative report of July 2019 backed the ban with grizzly bear management among its reasons. Rangers have patrolled the alpine seven days a week every summer since 2017, with Recreation Sites and Trails BC and Whistler Search and Rescue among their partners.

Tips:
- Pack lights, food, water and spare tubes, since the RMOW warns that a mechanical or a slow walk down can keep you out late.
- Check Avalanche Canada and AdventureSmart before any trip outside the summer season, as the RMOW advises.
- Carry bear spray and make noise in the alpine, which the RMOW calls grizzly bear territory.

Q: When is the Whistler alpine trail network open?
A: The RMOW closes the Alpine Trail Network on Mount Sproatt to hiking and biking from November to May, so the riding season runs from June to October.
Q: Can you ride an e-bike on Lord of the Squirrels?
A: No. The RMOW bars e-bikes from every Mount Sproatt and Rainbow Mountain alpine trail above the Flank Trail, including Lord of the Squirrels and Into the Mystic.
Q: Can you take a dog on the Sproatt alpine trails?
A: No. The RMOW keeps dogs below the Flank Trail on Mount Sproatt and bars them from the Rainbow Mountain trails and the Skywalk Trail.
Q: How long does it take to ride Into the Mystic?
A: The RMOW says to allow at least two to three hours to reach the top of Into the Mystic on Mount Sproatt and another two to three hours to descend, with more time for the optional alpine trails.
Q: Who manages Whistler Alpine?
A: Resort Municipality of Whistler, Recreation Sites and Trails BC manage the ground on Whistler Alpine. Whistler Off Road Cycling Association (WORCA) builds and maintains the trails with them.
Q: Can you get to Whistler Alpine by bus?
A: Yes. The 20 and the 21 stop at Function Jct: Alpha Lk Rd Turnaround.
Q: Is there a shuttle up Whistler Alpine?
A: No. Whistler Alpine has no shuttle or lift, so you pedal or push up. Riders climb Into the Mystic, which the RMOW names as the primary ascending trail on Mount Sproatt.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/alpine-trail-network/ https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/e-bike-policies/ https://www.whistler.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/Sproatt_Pamphlet-Map_Dec.2024.pdf https://www.whistler.ca/municipal-services/construction-projects/2026-trail-and-bridge-projects/ https://webmap.whistler.ca/server/rest/services/OpenData/opParksRecreation/MapServer/13 https://www.worca.com/ebikes-1 https://www.worca.com/trail-etiquette https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/camping-hiking/sites-trails/program/policies-strategies https://www.bctransit.com/whistler/schedules-and-maps/route-overview?route=21 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1203388368

### Whistler Valley
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trail-networks/whistler-valley
Type: Trail network
Also known as: Whistler valley trails, Whistler mountain biking, Lost Lake trails, Lost Lake Park trails, Whistler Interpretive Forest, Westside trails Whistler
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: Day Lot 5, Blackcomb Way at Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC
Coordinates: 50.11928, -122.95080
Parking: The RMOW sends drivers to the Day Lots off Blackcomb Way, and Day Lot 5 sits by Lost Lake's main entry at Blackcomb Way and Lorimer Road.
Gates close: Lost Lake Park opens from dawn to dusk in summer.
Season: Lost Lake Park's biking and hiking trails open from April to mid-December. From mid-December to late March the Lost Lake Nordic Trails need a pass and close to every other user, with skiing from 8 am to 8 pm and a lit 4 km loop around the lake.
Website: https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/multi-use-trail-network/
Summary: Whistler's valley trails suit riders of every level, from Easy doubletrack at Lost Lake to Comfortably Numb, which the RMOW rates Difficult. Lost Lake belongs to Nordic skiers from mid-December to late March, when the RMOW closes its trails to everyone else.

WORCA has looked after Whistler's valley trails since 1989. It says land-use policy on its trails comes mostly from the Resort Municipality of Whistler and Recreation Sites and Trails BC, and Whistler Blackcomb sets the rules inside its controlled recreation area. The RMOW names Lost Lake Park, the Whistler Interpretive Forest, Train Wreck and the West Side as the main riding areas, and its open Multi-Use Trails layer rates each segment Easy, Moderate, Difficult or Expert and records which way it runs.
Most visitors start at Lost Lake Park. It sits steps from the village, and the RMOW maintains its trails itself. Its layer rates Tin Pants and Molly Hogan Easy, and those green doubletrack trails lead to the intermediate Zappa network. The park's trails run both ways except the nature trails marked walking only.
The singletrack gets harder beyond Lost Lake. The RMOW rates Cut Yer Bars Moderate and Comfortably Numb Difficult, and A River Runs Through It carries Moderate and Difficult segments, all of them two-way. South of Highway 99 at the Function Junction intersection, the Whistler Interpretive Forest adds new singletrack that reaches the Cheakamus Lake trails. Train Wreck pairs an easy 2.6 km gravel route over a suspension bridge to the site of a 1956 derailment with more technical riding.
Drivers use the Day Lots off Blackcomb Way, and Day Lot 5 sits right by Lost Lake's main entry. Winter turns the park over to the Lost Lake Nordic Trails from mid-December to late March, when a Nordic pass is required and other users stay off. WORCA says Class 1 e-bikes ride most of its network, and the RMOW keeps every e-bike off hiking-only trails and the alpine above the Flank Trail.

Tips:
- Read the RMOW's advisories and wildlife alerts before you ride, since the Conservation Officer Service reported a food-conditioned black bear at Lakeside Park on 15 October 2026.
- Use Whistler Bike Valet's secure parking at Lost Lake on summer weekends and statutory holidays.
- Check the direction on each trail in the RMOW layer, because some climbs and descents run one way.

Q: Can you ride an e-bike on Whistler's trails?
A: Yes, on most of them. The RMOW lets standard and light e-bikes without a throttle ride most recreational trails, and bars them from hiking-only trails, nature trails, most of the Emerald Forest Conservation Area and the alpine trails above the Flank Trail. Throttle e-bikes stay on the Valley Trail and the roads.
Q: Are dogs allowed on Whistler's valley trails?
A: Yes, on a leash. The RMOW requires dogs on leash except in designated off-leash parks and areas, and at Lost Lake dogs can run off leash only at Canine Cove, 400 m north of the beach.
Q: When can you ride the Lost Lake trails in Whistler?
A: The RMOW opens Lost Lake Park's biking and hiking trails from April to mid-December. From mid-December to late March the trails belong to the Lost Lake Nordic operation, which closes them to other users.
Q: Who maintains Whistler's mountain bike trails?
A: The Whistler Off Road Cycling Association has stewarded Whistler's valley trails since 1989, and the Resort Municipality of Whistler maintains Lost Lake Park's trails itself.
Q: Who manages Whistler Valley?
A: Resort Municipality of Whistler, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Whistler Blackcomb manage the ground on Whistler Valley. Whistler Off Road Cycling Association (WORCA) builds and maintains the trails with them.
Q: Can you get to Whistler Valley by bus?
A: Yes. The 20 and the 21 and the 99 stop at Village: Gondola Transit Exchange.
Q: Is there a shuttle up Whistler Valley?
A: No. Whistler Valley has no shuttle or lift, so you pedal or push up. No lift serves the valley trails. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park runs its own lifts on Whistler Mountain in summer.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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## Trails

### A River Runs Through It
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/a-river-runs-through-it
Type: Trail
Also known as: River Runs Through It, RRTI, A River Runs Through It Whistler
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Coordinates: 50.12116, -122.98522
Open for: riding, hiking
Direction: Two-way
Surface: The RMOW's layer records all three segments as singletrack.
Summary: A River Runs Through It suits intermediate riders ready for harder sections on Whistler's west side, and its south end sits by Rainbow Park on Alta Lake. The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) rates two of its three segments Difficult and the third Moderate, so the hardest stretch sets the level you need.

The RMOW's Multi-Use Trails layer maps A River Runs Through It in three singletrack segments on the west side of the valley, and it marks all three two-way and open to hikers. The two southern segments carry the Difficult rating. The northern one is Moderate. OpenStreetMap puts the south end beside a parking lot by Rainbow Park.
On its own trail page the RMOW lists River Runs Through It with Cut Yer Bars and Emerald Forest among the valley's singletrack mountain bike trails and describes that singletrack as a mix of intermediate and advanced riding. For a fuller picture of the valley network the RMOW points riders to WORCA (the Whistler Off Road Cycling Association) and its Whistler Mountain Bike Trail Guide.

Tips:
- The RMOW keeps e-bikes out of the Emerald Forest Conservation Area except on its access road between Lorimer Road and Alta Lake Road, so read the signs if you link this trail with Emerald Forest.
- The RMOW links AdventureSmart from its trail pages, so leave a trip plan with someone and carry the ten essentials it lists.

Q: How hard is A River Runs Through It?
A: The RMOW rates two of the three segments of A River Runs Through It Difficult and the third Moderate. Its trail page groups the valley's singletrack as intermediate and advanced riding.
Q: Can you walk A River Runs Through It?
A: Yes. The RMOW's Multi-Use Trails layer marks every segment of A River Runs Through It open to hiking, and the trail runs two-way.
Q: Where is A River Runs Through It?
A: A River Runs Through It is on Whistler Valley.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://webmap.whistler.ca/server/rest/services/OpenData/opParksRecreation/MapServer/13 https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/multi-use-trail-network/ https://www.whistler.ca/advisories/ https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/e-bike-policies/ https://www.adventuresmart.ca/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/317740590

### Black Mountain Loop
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/black-mountain-loop
Type: Trail
Also known as: Black Mountain Loop Trail, Black Mountain Cypress, Black Mountain Plateau
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Status: seasonal. From 1 November to 31 May, BC Parks sends winter visitors to Black Mountain through its backcountry access corridor with a free tag from the Brown Bag Room in Black Mountain Lodge. It says the winter route crosses avalanche terrain, and the Black Mountain Plateau winter trail opens only from 7 am to 10 pm.
Coordinates: 49.39710, -123.20630
Difficulty: No land manager rates it
Open for: hiking
Features: Roots, Bridges
Surface: BC Parks describes uneven ground with exposed roots and rocks, and OpenStreetMap maps boardwalks and footbridges over the wet spots.
Summary: Black Mountain Loop suits hikers who want subalpine lakes and Black Mountain's South Summit on a short outing from the Cypress ski area in West Vancouver, and BC Parks gives the loop as 2.5 km and just over 90 minutes. The steep switchbacks up to the Black Mountain Plateau come first and hold most of the climbing.

The trail starts near the bottom of the Eagle Express chairlift and about 200 m northwest of the BC Parks kiosk outside Cypress Creek Lodge. From there it follows the Baden-Powell Trail up a series of steep switchbacks to the Black Mountain Plateau, and most of the climbing happens on that stretch. The loop then wanders past subalpine lakes and over the South Summit. BC Parks' figures for the loop include side trips to the Yew Lake viewpoint and the Vancouver lookout.
BC Parks lists Cabin Lake, both summits, Sam and Theagill Lakes and Eagle Bluffs among the destinations on this route. Eagle Bluffs can also be reached from Horseshoe Bay on the Baden-Powell Trail, and BC Parks strongly discourages winter travel there.
The plateau turns into winter backcountry from 1 November to 31 May. BC Parks routes everyone through the backcountry access corridor, and each person picks up a free tag in the Brown Bag Room of Black Mountain Lodge. North Van Guide covers that season on its Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout backcountry page.

Tips:
- Mountain biking is prohibited on Black Mountain Loop, and dogs must stay on a leash at all times (BC Parks).
- Camping is prohibited on the Black Mountain Plateau, and campfires are banned in Cypress Park all year (BC Parks).
- The washrooms are inside Black Mountain Lodge and Cypress Creek Lodge.
- BC Parks and North Shore Rescue both ask you to carry the 10 essentials and leave a trip plan. Bears are common in Cypress Park, so bring bear spray. Feeding or attracting dangerous wildlife is an offence under section 33.1 of BC's Wildlife Act.

Q: How long is Black Mountain Loop at Cypress?
A: BC Parks gives Black Mountain Loop as 2.5 km and just over 90 minutes with 100 m of elevation change, counting side trips to the Yew Lake viewpoint and the Vancouver lookout.
Q: Can you bring a dog on Black Mountain Loop?
A: Yes, on a leash. BC Parks requires dogs on Black Mountain Loop to stay leashed at all times, and it calls Cypress Park's backcountry unsuitable for pets.
Q: Can you hike Black Mountain Loop in winter?
A: Only as a winter backcountry trip. From 1 November to 31 May BC Parks treats the route as backcountry that crosses avalanche terrain, open 7 am to 10 pm with a free access tag from the Brown Bag Room in Black Mountain Lodge.
Q: How hard is Black Mountain Loop?
A: No land manager publishes a rating for Black Mountain Loop.
Q: Where is Black Mountain Loop?
A: Black Mountain Loop is on Cypress and Black Mountain.
Q: Is Black Mountain Loop open all year?
A: Black Mountain Loop opens for part of the year. From 1 November to 31 May, BC Parks sends winter visitors to Black Mountain through its backcountry access corridor with a free tag from the Brown Bag Room in Black Mountain Lodge. It says the winter route crosses avalanche terrain, and the Black Mountain Plateau winter trail opens only from 7 am to 10 pm.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/hike-ski/ https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_trail_report_0b345d2e8e.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/39984313 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1011858375

### Bobsled
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/bobsled
Type: Trail
Also known as: Bob Sled, Bobsled Mount Fromme
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.35824, -123.04092
Open for: riding
Surface: Dirt. The NSMBA lists Bobsled among the heavy-dirt and flow trails it asks riders to skip in heavy rain.
Summary: Bobsled on Mount Fromme in North Vancouver is an Intermediate-rated mountain bike trail that starts and ends on the Mountain Highway road, so it suits riders stepping up from Beginner trails. The trade-off is rain, because the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) asks riders to stay off heavy-dirt flow trails like Bobsled in a downpour to save the dirt.

The District of North Vancouver rates Bobsled Intermediate for mountain biking and marks its top segment mountain biking only. The trail leaves the gravel Mountain Highway road and runs east. It comes back out at the road lower down, where the Baden-Powell Trail crosses close to the District's Fromme parking lot.
The NSMBA's wet weather page names Bobsled among the heavy-dirt and flow trails to avoid in heavy or atmospheric rain. A lot of rain in a short time washes the dirt away, the association says, especially after a dry summer. On those days it asks riders to stick to trails made of rock and wood features. Save Bobsled for a dry spell in the rainy season.

Tips:
- Ride through puddles slowly, as the NSMBA asks, because riding around them widens the trail.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. Call 911 early if someone gets hurt or lost, since North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.
- The District of North Vancouver closes the Fromme parking lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February and at 7 pm in March and April, so plan a winter ride to finish before the lot closes.

Q: Is Bobsled good for intermediate riders?
A: Yes. The District of North Vancouver rates Bobsled Intermediate for mountain biking. Intermediate is the second of the District's four grades.
Q: Can you ride Bobsled in the rain?
A: The NSMBA asks riders to avoid Bobsled in heavy rain, because a downpour washes the dirt off heavy-dirt and flow trails. It points riders to trails built of rock and wood features on those days.
Q: How hard is Bobsled?
A: District of North Vancouver rates Bobsled Intermediate.
Q: Where is Bobsled?
A: Bobsled is on Mount Fromme.
Q: Can you hike Bobsled?
A: Bobsled is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27BOB%20SLED%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27BADEN%20POWELL%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://nsmba.ca/wet-weather-riding/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/395471907

### Bottle Top
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/bottle-top
Type: Trail
Also known as: Bottletop, Bottle Top Trail
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.34182, -123.00114
Open for: riding
Summary: Bottle Top is a mountain bike trail in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver that Metro Vancouver marks More Difficult, and it suits intermediate riders who want a step up from Fisherman's Trail. The trade-off in winter is daylight, because the reserve closes at 5 pm from November to February.

Metro Vancouver's trail map marks Bottle Top More Difficult. That puts it one grade above Fisherman's Trail, which Bottle Top meets near the Seymour River. The District of North Vancouver's layer runs it between Fisherman's Trail and the Powerlines, and Ned's Atomic Dustbin drops into it partway along.
Velocio funds Bottle Top through the Trail Adoption Program of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA), and Metro Vancouver's 2026 permit lets the NSMBA maintain it on approved trail days. Every trail day starts with a walkthrough between reserve staff and the lead builder, and the work follows Metro Vancouver's own trail standards.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Metro Vancouver tells its own trail crews to expect no phone signal in most of the reserve's trail areas, so leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials.

Q: How hard is Bottle Top in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve?
A: Metro Vancouver marks Bottle Top More Difficult on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve trail map. That is one grade above Easy.
Q: Is it Bottle Top or Bottletop?
A: Both spellings are in use. Metro Vancouver's trail map and OpenStreetMap print Bottletop, and the District of North Vancouver's layer and Metro Vancouver's work permit print Bottle Top.
Q: How hard is Bottle Top?
A: Metro Vancouver rates Bottle Top More Difficult Trail.
Q: Where is Bottle Top?
A: Bottle Top is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike Bottle Top?
A: Bottle Top is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27BOTTLE%20TOP%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/370275850 https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Cabin Trail
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/cabin-trail
Type: Trail
Also known as: Cabin, Cabin Trail Seymour
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.35013, -122.97528
Open for: riding
Summary: Cabin Trail is a Very Difficult mountain bike trail on the Seymour side of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver, and it suits experienced riders linking the upper reserve trails down to Dale's. The winter gate cuts the day short, because Metro Vancouver closes the reserve at 5 pm from November to February.

Metro Vancouver's trail map marks Cabin Trail with a black diamond as Very Difficult. It runs south from its junction with CBC Trail and Enquist down to the top of Dale's Trail and Mushroom near the reserve's eastern edge. The District of North Vancouver's layer shows the same line in nine short sections and grades none of them.
Metro Vancouver's 2026 work permit for the North Shore Mountain Bike Association lists Cabin and Cabin Fever among the trails its volunteers may maintain. BC Parks keeps a separate Old Cabin Trail up in Mount Seymour Park for hikers only, so check which one a friend means before you set off.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Metro Vancouver tells its own trail crews to expect no phone signal in most of the reserve's trail areas, so leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials.

Q: How hard is Cabin Trail in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve?
A: Metro Vancouver marks Cabin Trail Very Difficult on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve map, the hardest of its four grades.
Q: Is Cabin Trail the same as Old Cabin Trail?
A: They're different trails. Old Cabin Trail is a hikers-only BC Parks trail up in Mount Seymour Park that leads to the old cabin community. Cabin Trail sits lower down in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: How hard is Cabin Trail?
A: Metro Vancouver rates Cabin Trail Very Difficult Trail.
Q: Where is Cabin Trail?
A: Cabin Trail is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike Cabin Trail?
A: Cabin Trail is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27CABIN%20TRAIL%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### CBC Trail
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/cbc-trail
Type: Trail
Also known as: CBC, CBC Seymour
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.34963, -122.97095
Open for: riding
Summary: CBC Trail is a Very Difficult mountain bike trail high in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver, and it suits experienced riders starting from Mount Seymour Road. Its start sits on a road that Metro Vancouver says closes from 10 pm to 7 am in the winter months.

Metro Vancouver's trail map marks CBC Trail Very Difficult with a black diamond. On the map it leaves a hairpin of Mount Seymour Road beside a parking symbol and runs southwest to meet Enquist and Cabin Trail. The District of North Vancouver's layer draws it in three sections with no grade.
Metro Vancouver's 2026 work permit for the North Shore Mountain Bike Association lists CBC among the trails its volunteers may maintain on approved days.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Metro Vancouver tells its own trail crews to expect no phone signal in most of the reserve's trail areas, so leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials.
- Metro Vancouver closes Mount Seymour Road from 10 pm to 7 am in the winter months, so plan a winter ride with time to get back down the road.

Q: How hard is CBC Trail?
A: Metro Vancouver marks CBC Trail Very Difficult on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve map. The District of North Vancouver's layer gives it no grade.
Q: Where does CBC Trail start?
A: Metro Vancouver's map starts CBC Trail at a hairpin on Mount Seymour Road beside a parking spot, and the trail runs southwest to Enquist and Cabin Trail.
Q: Where is CBC Trail?
A: CBC Trail is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike CBC Trail?
A: CBC Trail is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27CBC%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Comfortably Numb
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/comfortably-numb
Type: Trail
Also known as: Comfortably Numb Whistler, Comfortably Numb trail, North Secret Trail
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Coordinates: 50.16897, -122.88241
Open for: riding, hiking
Direction: Two-way
Features: Bridges
Surface: The RMOW's Multi-Use Trails layer records every segment as singletrack.
Built by: Chris Markle built Comfortably Numb over close to six years and named it in September 2003. In its final summer the municipality hired a work crew from Mount Currie, and WORCA (the Whistler Off Road Cycling Association) ran volunteer days that helped finish 7 km of trail in five weeks (Pique Newsmagazine, 18 September 2003).
Summary: Comfortably Numb suits fit cross-country riders who want a long day of forest singletrack north of Whistler Village. The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) rates every segment Difficult and marks the whole trail two-way, so expect riders coming toward you on the climbs and the descents.

Chris Markle spent close to six years on Comfortably Numb and gave it its name in September 2003, once he had joined two older trails, one of them North Secret. He told Pique Newsmagazine he builds the intermediate trails he likes to ride, and he put go-arounds beside the more technical sections. The numb part, he said, comes from the length and all the climbing. The RMOW donated the suspension bridge over Wedge Creek, and WORCA planned a memorial on it to Al Gray. Gray led WORCA as president from 1994 to 1998.
The RMOW's Multi-Use Trails layer draws Comfortably Numb in seven segments and rates all of them Difficult. The first is a North Secret section that starts near the Wedge Creek Forest Service Road in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. From there the trail heads south into the Resort Municipality of Whistler and ends at a junction with Yummy Numby and a connector trail. Every segment is open to hikers on the layer.

Tips:
- Leave a trip plan with someone and carry the ten essentials that AdventureSmart lists, because a two-way trail this long keeps you in the forest for hours.
- The RMOW lets standard e-bikes (up to 500 W, assist to 32 km/h, riders 16 and over) and light e-bikes (up to 250 W, 25 km/h, no throttle, riders 14 and over) on most recreational trails and posts signs where they are barred, so watch for those signs at junctions.

Q: How hard is Comfortably Numb in Whistler?
A: The RMOW rates every segment of Comfortably Numb Difficult in its Multi-Use Trails layer. Chris Markle built go-arounds beside the most technical sections, and the length and climbing do the rest.
Q: Is Comfortably Numb one-way?
A: No. The RMOW marks Comfortably Numb two-way along its whole length, so you meet riders and hikers coming from both directions.
Q: Who built Comfortably Numb?
A: Chris Markle built Comfortably Numb over close to six years and named it in September 2003. A Mount Currie work crew hired by the municipality and WORCA volunteer days helped him finish it (Pique Newsmagazine).
Q: Where is Comfortably Numb?
A: Comfortably Numb is on Whistler Valley.
Q: Can you hike Comfortably Numb?
A: Yes. Comfortably Numb is open for riding and hiking.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://webmap.whistler.ca/server/rest/services/OpenData/opParksRecreation/MapServer/13 https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/multi-use-trail-network/ https://www.whistler.ca/advisories/ https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/e-bike-policies/ https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler-news/trail-dedication-planned-for-comfortably-numb-2465107 https://www.adventuresmart.ca/

### Corkscrew
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/corkscrew
Type: Trail
Also known as: Corkscrew Seymour, Corkscrew Mount Seymour
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.34292, -122.97367
Open for: riding
Features: Rock rolls, Jumps
Summary: Corkscrew is a short Very Difficult mountain bike descent on the lower slopes of Mount Seymour in North Vancouver, and it suits riders who handle black-diamond terrain on the North Shore. Metro Vancouver gives it the hardest grade on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve map, so newer riders should pick another line.

Metro Vancouver's Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve map marks Corkscrew with a black diamond as a Very Difficult Trail. The same map puts a parking spot on Mount Seymour Road beside the top of Corkscrew and Mushroom, and Corkscrew drops south from there toward the Baden-Powell Trail. The District of North Vancouver's trail layer draws most of its line just outside the reserve's boundary and gives it no grade.
Metro Vancouver's 2026 work permit lets the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) maintain Corkscrew on approved trail days. In summer 2026 the NSMBA rebuilt the rock roll just past the Salvation junction with better drainage and a cleaner line. Crews topped up the tread from that junction to the end, and the small jumps with pointy landings became slightly bigger jumps with better landings.

Tips:
- Park at BC Parks' Old Buck trailhead on Mount Seymour Road and climb Lower Old Buck, which BC Parks names as the route mountain bikers take uphill. Empress Bypass carries no uphill traffic.
- On District of North Vancouver land the trailhead signs decide whether an e-bike may ride, and the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) asks e-bike riders to yield to everyone on a regular bike.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue, so call 911 early.

Q: How hard is Corkscrew on Mount Seymour?
A: Metro Vancouver marks Corkscrew Very Difficult on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve map. That's the hardest of the map's four grades, and the District of North Vancouver's layer gives Corkscrew no grade.
Q: Who maintains Corkscrew?
A: The NSMBA maintains Corkscrew under Metro Vancouver's 2026 work permit. Its summer 2026 crews rebuilt the rock roll past the Salvation junction and reshaped the jumps.
Q: Where is Corkscrew?
A: Corkscrew is on Mount Seymour.
Q: Can you hike Corkscrew?
A: Corkscrew is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://nsmba.ca/summer-trail-update-2026/ https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27CORKSCREW%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.dnv.org/alerts https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Credit Line
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/credit-line
Type: Trail
Also known as: Credit Line Squamish, Credit Line Alice Lake
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Coordinates: 49.77360, -123.11618
Open for: riding
Features: Rock rolls
Surface: Tourism Squamish describes rock rollers and off-camber lines that give way to flowy, gradual terrain at the finish.
Summary: Credit Line suits confident riders who want a technical Alice Lake classic with a view, and Tourism Squamish rates it Difficult. It mixes descending with technical climbing, so it asks for fitness on top of bike handling.

Tourism Squamish calls Credit Line one of the most popular trails in the Alice Lake area and lists it at 1.9 km and 15 to 25 minutes. Expect rock rollers and off-camber lines before the trail eases into flowy, gradual ground at the finish. A viewpoint waits at the halfway point.
OpenStreetMap places the north end of Credit Line inside Alice Lake Provincial Park beside Mike's Loop. BC Parks allows mountain biking on certain trails and park roads there and maintains the trails with SORCA (the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association). Inside the park, e-bikes may use signed or designated trails only. Tourism Squamish says most trails in the Alice Lake and Highlands zone are hand built.

Tips:
- Lock your bike when you stop at the lake. BC Parks warned of bike thefts in Alice Lake Park in May 2025.
- Vancouver Coastal Health issued a blue-green algae advisory for Alice Lake on 3 September 2026, so check BC Parks' advisories before a post-ride swim.
- Dogs must stay on a leash at all times in Alice Lake Park (BC Parks).

Q: How hard is Credit Line in Squamish?
A: Tourism Squamish rates Credit Line Difficult. The trail mixes downhill with technical climbing over rock rollers and off-camber lines.
Q: Is there a viewpoint on Credit Line?
A: Yes. Tourism Squamish says Credit Line has a viewpoint at its halfway point.
Q: Where is Credit Line?
A: Credit Line is on Squamish.
Q: Can you hike Credit Line?
A: Credit Line is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.exploresquamish.com/trails/credit-line/ https://www.exploresquamish.com/explore/mountain-biking https://bcparks.ca/alice-lake-park/ https://www.sorca.ca/trail-reports https://www.sorca.ca/trail-reports/august-amp-september-2026-trail-report https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/109262293

### Dale's Trail
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/dales-trail
Type: Trail
Also known as: Dale's, Dales, Upper Dale's, Dales Trail
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.34330, -122.97727
Open for: riding
Summary: Dale's Trail is a Very Difficult mountain bike descent in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver, and it suits experienced riders coming off Mount Seymour Road. Metro Vancouver closes the reserve at 5 pm from November to February, which leaves short winter afternoons for it.

Metro Vancouver's trail map marks Dale's Trail with a black diamond as Very Difficult. It starts near the top of Mushroom and Cabin Trail just inside the reserve's eastern edge and runs west along the boundary. The District of North Vancouver's layer draws it in an upper and a lower section and gives no grade.
Comor and NS Ride back Dale's through the NSMBA's Trail Adoption Program, and Metro Vancouver's 2026 permit lets the NSMBA maintain it on approved trail days. A summer 2026 session raked it out, cleared the drains and re-armoured a corner that was eroding.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Metro Vancouver tells its own trail crews to expect no phone signal in most of the reserve's trail areas, so leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials.

Q: How hard is Dale's Trail?
A: Metro Vancouver marks Dale's Trail Very Difficult on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve map, the hardest of the map's four grades.
Q: Who sponsors Dale's Trail?
A: Comor and NS Ride sponsor Dale's Trail through the NSMBA's Trail Adoption Program, and the NSMBA maintains it under Metro Vancouver's 2026 work permit.
Q: Where is Dale's Trail?
A: Dale's Trail is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike Dale's Trail?
A: Dale's Trail is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://nsmba.ca/summer-trail-update-2026/ https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27DALES%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27UPPER%20DALES%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Dreamweaver
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/dreamweaver
Type: Trail
Also known as: Dreamweaver Mount Fromme
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.34911, -123.06202
Open for: riding, hiking
Features: Berms
Summary: Dreamweaver on the west side of Mount Fromme in North Vancouver is a multi-use trail that the District of North Vancouver rates Intermediate for riders and hikers alike, so it suits a mixed group. The trade-off for riders is sharing it, since the North Shore Mountain Bike Association's etiquette gives hikers and trail runners the right of way on multi-use trails.

The District of North Vancouver lists Dreamweaver as a multi-use trail and rates it Intermediate for both biking and hiking. Its layer draws the trail in 22 rated segments on the west side of Fromme. The lower end meets the Skid Road Connector Ascent, and the layer also carries a short Dreamweaver Uphill Twin that the District rates Beginner. Arc'teryx funds Dreamweaver through the Trail Adoption Program of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA).
The NSMBA's trail crew gave the bottom section a huge refresh in fall 2026 and kept the same alignment. They moved and spread a ton of fresh dirt and turned a pedal-clipping corner into a proper right-hander. Berms went into the awkward corners and the eroded sections got filled. The crew also installed plenty of drains on a trail that had none, and the 200 m above Dunell Creek took the biggest dose of mineral soil.

Tips:
- Slow down for hikers and runners on Dreamweaver and let them pass, because the NSMBA gives them the right of way on multi-use trails.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. Call 911 early if someone gets hurt or lost, since North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.
- The District of North Vancouver closes the Fromme parking lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February and at 7 pm in March and April, so plan a winter ride to finish before the lot closes.

Q: Can you hike Dreamweaver on Mount Fromme?
A: Yes. The District of North Vancouver lists Dreamweaver as a multi-use trail and rates it Intermediate for hiking as well as biking.
Q: How hard is Dreamweaver for mountain biking?
A: The District of North Vancouver rates Dreamweaver Intermediate for mountain biking. Intermediate is the second of the District's four grades.
Q: Who has the right of way on Dreamweaver?
A: Hikers and trail runners have the right of way on multi-use trails under the NSMBA's etiquette, so riders on Dreamweaver yield to them.
Q: Where is Dreamweaver?
A: Dreamweaver is on Mount Fromme.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27DREAMWEAVER%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%20IN%20%28%27DREAMWEAVER%20UPHILL%20TWIN%27%2C%27SKID%20ROAD%20CONNECTOR%20ASCENT%27%29&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts

### Empress Bypass
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/empress-bypass
Type: Trail
Also known as: Empress Bypass MTB, Empress Bypass Trail
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Parkgate
Coordinates: 49.32566, -122.97595
Difficulty: No land manager rates it
Open for: riding
Direction: Ridden downhill
Features: Berms
Summary: Empress Bypass on the lower slopes of Mount Seymour in North Vancouver is a downhill-only mountain bike trail that BC Parks says was built mainly for adaptive mountain bike riders, so its tread stays wide. The trade-off is the climb, because BC Parks allows no uphill traffic on it and sends riders up Lower Old Buck instead.

BC Parks lists Empress Bypass as a multi-use mountain bike trail in Mount Seymour Provincial Park and asks hikers to use Fern Gully Trail or Old Buck. In its fall 2026 update the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) describes a District of North Vancouver section that includes the final straight. The District's layer runs the trail down to Old Buck just above the Old Buck trailhead. Neither land manager publishes a difficulty grade for it.
The NSMBA ran two sessions on Empress Bypass in fall 2026. On the final straight the crew improved drainage, added a retention board, trimmed a stump and reshaped the tread so it stays over 3 feet wide for adaptive bikes. In the first left-hand corner they rebuilt a leaking berm and regraded the uphill ditch. Rocks that were breaking down the trailbed in the landing zones came out and mineral soil went in. The crew also thickened the pre-corner berm with gravel and dirt and topped it with ferns and moss to hold it.

Tips:
- Climb Lower Old Buck from the Old Buck trailhead, as BC Parks asks, and ride Empress Bypass only downhill.
- BC Parks' trail report of 29 September 2026 says bears are feeding actively on Mount Seymour, so carry bear spray and never approach or feed wildlife.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials. If someone gets hurt or lost, call 911 early, because North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.

Q: Can you ride up Empress Bypass?
A: No. BC Parks allows no uphill traffic on Empress Bypass and asks mountain bikers to climb Lower Old Buck instead.
Q: Is Empress Bypass built for adaptive mountain bikes?
A: Yes. BC Parks says Empress Bypass was built primarily for adaptive mountain bike riders, and the NSMBA keeps its tread over 3 feet wide for them.
Q: Can you hike Empress Bypass?
A: BC Parks asks hikers to use Fern Gully Trail or Old Buck in place of Empress Bypass.
Q: How hard is Empress Bypass?
A: No land manager publishes a rating for Empress Bypass.
Q: Where is Empress Bypass?
A: Empress Bypass is on Mount Seymour.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27EMPRESS%20BYPASS%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts

### Expresso
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/expresso
Type: Trail
Also known as: Expresso Mount Fromme
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.35833, -123.05254
Open for: riding
Features: Drops, Bridges
Surface: Dirt. The NSMBA lists Expresso among the heavy-dirt and flow trails it asks riders to skip in heavy rain.
Summary: Expresso on Mount Fromme in North Vancouver is an Advanced-rated dirt descent with drops and bridges, and it suits riders at the District of North Vancouver's Advanced grade on a dry day. The trade-off is wet weather, since the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) asks riders to avoid Expresso in heavy rain to keep its dirt on the trail.

The District of North Vancouver rates Expresso Advanced for mountain biking, from its top near the gravel Mountain Highway road down to the Baden-Powell Trail. Below the Baden-Powell the line carries on as Lower Expresso, which the District rates Intermediate. nsmb.com's 2014 history puts Expresso beside Grannies among the early Fromme trails that set out to explore the radical nature of the terrain.
MEC funds Expresso through the NSMBA's Trail Adoption Program, and by the NSMBA's summer 2026 update the trail got a complete refresh with rock work throughout. This fall the crews kept going and filled in dirt where drops had grown bigger over time. They also replaced planks on key bridges. The NSMBA's updates thank Digger and the trail crew for the work.

Tips:
- Lower Expresso continues below the Baden-Powell Trail at the District's Intermediate grade, and it makes a gentler finish for a mixed group.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. Call 911 early if someone gets hurt or lost, since North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.
- The District of North Vancouver closes the Fromme parking lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February and at 7 pm in March and April, so plan a winter ride to finish before the lot closes.

Q: How hard is Expresso on Mount Fromme?
A: The District of North Vancouver rates Expresso Advanced for mountain biking, and it rates Lower Expresso below the Baden-Powell Trail Intermediate.
Q: Can you ride Expresso in the rain?
A: The NSMBA asks riders to avoid Expresso in heavy rain, because a downpour washes the dirt off heavy-dirt and flow trails.
Q: Where is Expresso?
A: Expresso is on Mount Fromme.
Q: Can you hike Expresso?
A: Expresso is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%20IN%20%28%27EXPRESSO%27%2C%27LOWER%20EXPRESSO%27%29&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://nsmba.ca/summer-trail-update-2026/ https://nsmba.ca/wet-weather-riding/ https://nsmb.com/articles/history-north-shore-part-ii/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts

### Fisherman's Trail
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/fishermans-trail
Type: Trail
Also known as: Fishermans Trail, Fisherman's Trail North, Fisherman's Trail South
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.33041, -123.00439
Open for: riding, hiking
Surface: The District of North Vancouver's layer marks much of Fisherman's Trail as driveable road or 4x4 road.
Summary: Fisherman's Trail follows the Seymour River through the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver, and Metro Vancouver marks it Easy, so it suits families and new riders on a riverside ride or walk. The trade-off for dog owners is that Metro Vancouver bars dogs from the trail north of the Homestead Trail junction.

Metro Vancouver's trail map marks the north and south sections of Fisherman's Trail Easy, and the District of North Vancouver's layer rates it Beginner for biking and hiking. Long stretches follow what the District's layer calls driveable road or 4x4 road. The south end meets the Baden-Powell Trail, and the trail runs north from there up the Seymour valley beside the river.
Metro Vancouver lets horses use the south section and requires bikers and dog walkers to yield to them like every other trail user. Leash your dog when you come up on a horse. South of the Homestead Trail junction your dog may come along if it stays under your control, and it goes on leash in busy areas. Metro Vancouver doesn't allow commercial dog walking anywhere in the reserve.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Metro Vancouver tells its own trail crews to expect no phone signal in most of the reserve's trail areas, so leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials.

Q: Is Fisherman's Trail good for beginners?
A: Yes. Metro Vancouver marks Fisherman's Trail Easy on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve map, and the District of North Vancouver rates it Beginner.
Q: Are dogs allowed on Fisherman's Trail?
A: Dogs are allowed on Fisherman's Trail south of the Homestead Trail junction only. Metro Vancouver bars them north of that junction.
Q: What time does the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve close in winter?
A: The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve closes at 5 pm from November to February. Metro Vancouver opens it at 6 am in every month.
Q: Can you ride an e-bike on Fisherman's Trail?
A: Only a Class 1 pedal-assist e-bike. Metro Vancouver bars throttle-driven vehicles from the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and asks e-bike riders to stay under 30 km/h.
Q: How hard is Fisherman's Trail?
A: Metro Vancouver rates Fisherman's Trail Easy Trail.
Q: Where is Fisherman's Trail?
A: Fisherman's Trail is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike Fisherman's Trail?
A: Yes. Fisherman's Trail is open for riding and hiking.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27FISHERMANS%20TRAIL%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Forever After
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/forever-after
Type: Trail
Also known as: Forever After Trail
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.33979, -122.98511
Open for: riding
Summary: Forever After is a Very Difficult mountain bike descent in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver, and it suits experienced riders heading from the Powerlines down toward High School League. The trade-off for winter riders is the reserve's 5 pm closing from November to February.

Metro Vancouver's trail map marks Forever After as a Very Difficult Trail with a black diamond. The District of North Vancouver's layer starts it at the Powerlines and runs it southwest to meet High School League and the Bridle Path near the reserve's southern edge. The District's layer gives it no grade of its own.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles funds Forever After through the Trail Adoption Program of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA), and Metro Vancouver's 2026 permit lets the NSMBA maintain it on approved trail days. Under that permit the NSMBA works only on approved trail days led by its pre-approved maintainers, after reserve staff sign off on the plan.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Metro Vancouver tells its own trail crews to expect no phone signal in most of the reserve's trail areas, so leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials.

Q: How hard is Forever After in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve?
A: Metro Vancouver marks Forever After Very Difficult on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve trail map. Very Difficult is the highest of the map's four trail grades.
Q: Who maintains Forever After?
A: The NSMBA maintains Forever After under Metro Vancouver's 2026 work permit and Rocky Mountain Bicycles funds it through the Trail Adoption Program.
Q: How hard is Forever After?
A: Metro Vancouver rates Forever After Very Difficult Trail.
Q: Where is Forever After?
A: Forever After is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike Forever After?
A: Forever After is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27FOREVER%20AFTER%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Half Nelson
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/half-nelson
Type: Trail
Also known as: Half Nelson Squamish, Half Nelson Diamond Head
Region: Squamish
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Coordinates: 49.73435, -123.05857
Open for: riding
Features: Bridges
Surface: Tourism Squamish says crews shaped this singletrack with a mini-excavator.
Built by: Big Red Ted Tempany built Half Nelson with a crew of local volunteers, and Tourism Squamish calls it Squamish's first government-funded mountain bike trail.
Summary: Half Nelson suits intermediate riders who want one of Squamish's classic trails in the Diamond Head zone, and Tourism Squamish rates it Intermediate. Tourism Squamish also counts it among the town's most popular trails, so expect company on a fine weekend.

Big Red Ted Tempany built Half Nelson with a crew of local volunteers, and Tourism Squamish calls it Squamish's first government-funded mountain bike trail. The crew shaped it with a mini-excavator and with sustainability in mind. Tourism Squamish lists it at 1.9 km and 10 to 15 minutes of riding.
Diamond Head sits above Capilano University. Tourism Squamish says it is the only riding zone you can drive into, and that makes it the place for big-bike shuttles. OpenStreetMap shows one end of Half Nelson meeting Garibaldi Park Road beside the Ring Creek North Forest Service Road. Tourism Squamish describes the zone as a huge variety of well-signed trails that run from flow to steep and technical.

Tips:
- SORCA (the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association) pays its trail crew and contractors from membership dollars, so a SORCA membership is the direct way to pay for the trail you ride.
- Leave a trip plan with someone and carry the ten essentials that AdventureSmart lists.

Q: How hard is Half Nelson in Squamish?
A: Tourism Squamish rates Half Nelson Intermediate and calls it one of Squamish's most classic and popular trails.
Q: How long does Half Nelson take to ride?
A: Tourism Squamish gives Half Nelson as 1.9 km and 10 to 15 minutes of riding.
Q: Who built Half Nelson?
A: Big Red Ted Tempany built Half Nelson with local volunteers, according to Tourism Squamish, and it was Squamish's first government-funded mountain bike trail.
Q: Where is Half Nelson?
A: Half Nelson is on Squamish.
Q: Can you hike Half Nelson?
A: Half Nelson is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.exploresquamish.com/trails/half-nelson/ https://www.exploresquamish.com/explore/mountain-biking https://www.sorca.ca/trail-reports https://www.sorca.ca/trail-reports/august-amp-september-2026-trail-report https://www.adventuresmart.ca/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/111081744 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/111081932

### Into the Mystic
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/into-the-mystic
Type: Trail
Also known as: Into The Mystic, Into the Mystic Sproatt, Mount Sproatt climb
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Status: seasonal. The RMOW closes the Alpine Trail Network on Mount Sproatt to hiking and biking from November to May, so Into the Mystic is shut through Winter 2026/27.
Coordinates: 50.10589, -123.02125
Open for: riding, hiking, running
Direction: Ridden uphill
Summary: Into the Mystic is the main climb into the alpine on Mount Sproatt above Whistler, and it suits fit riders and hikers with a long summer day. The RMOW rates it Moderate and tells riders to allow at least 2 to 3 hours to reach the top.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) calls Into the Mystic the primary ascending trail on Mount Sproatt. It starts at 985 m and climbs 8.6 km to 1,650 m, where an emergency cabin stands at the junction of With a Twist and On the Rocks. The RMOW's trail layer rates it Moderate and marks Ascent as its recommended direction.
From the top you choose your way down. On the Rocks carries on west through the alpine toward Lord of the Squirrels, which drops you back to the Flank Trail, and With a Twist and Pot of Gold are out-and-back options. The RMOW says to allow another 2 to 3 hours for the descent. LESS gives a lower link from Into the Mystic across to Lord of the Squirrels.
The Sproatt Ranger Cabin at the top works as a shelter only while rangers are on duty during the day. The RMOW warns of unmarked cliffs and sudden storms up here. Grizzlies and black bears live on the mountain alongside cougars. Bring water, food, tools, tubes and a light in case a mechanical leaves you walking down.

Tips:
- RMOW rules keep e-bikes and dogs below the Flank Trail on Mount Sproatt, so neither can use Into the Mystic.
- Plan for 4 to 6 hours up and down, and check the RMOW's advisories page the same morning.
- Never feed a bear or leave food where one can reach it. Feeding or attracting dangerous wildlife is an offence under section 33.1 of BC's Wildlife Act.

Q: How long is Into the Mystic in Whistler?
A: The RMOW gives Into the Mystic as 8.6 km, climbing from 985 m to 1,650 m on Mount Sproatt, and tells riders to allow at least 2 to 3 hours to the top.
Q: When is Into the Mystic open?
A: The RMOW opens the Alpine Trail Network on Mount Sproatt from June to October and closes it to hiking and biking from November to May.
Q: Can you ride an e-bike up Into the Mystic?
A: No. The RMOW bars e-bikes and dogs above the Flank Trail on Mount Sproatt, and Into the Mystic is one of the trails it names.
Q: How hard is Into the Mystic?
A: Resort Municipality of Whistler rates Into the Mystic Moderate.
Q: Where is Into the Mystic?
A: Into the Mystic is on Whistler Alpine.
Q: Can you hike Into the Mystic?
A: Yes. Into the Mystic is open for riding and hiking and running.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/alpine-trail-network/ https://webmap.whistler.ca/server/rest/services/OpenData/opParksRecreation/MapServer/13 https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/e-bike-policies/ https://www.whistler.ca/advisories/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1331128959

### John Deer
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/john-deer
Type: Trail
Also known as: Upper John Deer, John Deere, John Deer Seymour
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.33592, -122.98173
Difficulty: No land manager rates it
Open for: riding
Summary: John Deer is a well-used mountain bike descent on District of North Vancouver land on Mount Seymour's lower slopes, and it suits riders who know Seymour's ungraded trails. No land manager publishes a difficulty for it, so you have to read the trail yourself.

The District of North Vancouver's layer tags John Deer for mountain biking only and splits it into Upper John Deer and a long lower section. The lower section ends at the Bridle Path south of the reserve boundary. Neither the District nor BC Parks gives it a grade.
The NSMBA calls John Deer a trail that gets hammered, and it ran several community trail days on it in 2026. In June volunteers worked above the feature riders call the Buck Huck and laid 20 feet of cribbed rock armour on the steep slope below it.

Tips:
- Park at BC Parks' Old Buck trailhead on Mount Seymour Road and climb Lower Old Buck, which BC Parks names as the route mountain bikers take uphill. Empress Bypass carries no uphill traffic.
- On District of North Vancouver land the trailhead signs decide whether an e-bike may ride, and the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) asks e-bike riders to yield to everyone on a regular bike.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue, so call 911 early.

Q: How hard is John Deer on Mount Seymour?
A: No land manager grades John Deer. The District of North Vancouver's trail layer tags it mountain biking only with no difficulty value.
Q: Where does John Deer finish?
A: The District of North Vancouver's layer runs John Deer down to the Bridle Path on Mount Seymour's lower slopes.
Q: Where is John Deer?
A: John Deer is on Mount Seymour.
Q: Can you hike John Deer?
A: John Deer is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27JOHN%20DEER%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27UPPER%20JOHN%20DEER%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://nsmba.ca/summer-trail-update-2026/ https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Kirkford
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/kirkford
Type: Trail
Also known as: Kirkford Mount Fromme
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.36386, -123.04340
Open for: riding
Features: Berms, Ladders
Built by: Ross Kirkwood and Brian Ford built Kirkford, according to nsmb.com's history of North Shore riding (part II, 16 October 2014).
Summary: Kirkford is an Advanced-rated mountain bike trail on the Lynn Valley side of Mount Fromme in North Vancouver, and it suits riders who want one of the first trails Fromme's riders built, by nsmb.com's history. The trade-off is the finish, because Kirkford comes out low on the east flank on the Beginner-rated Cedar Tree Trail and leaves the Mountain Highway road behind.

The District of North Vancouver rates Kirkford Advanced for mountain biking. Its layer starts the trail where it leaves Crinkum Crankum near the Mountain Highway road, and the District rates Crinkum Crankum Advanced as well. From there Kirkford drops east toward Lynn Valley and finishes on Cedar Tree Trail, which the District rates Beginner for riders and hikers. MEC funds Kirkford through the Trail Adoption Program of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA).
The NSMBA's fall 2026 update describes an adoption day on Kirkford with 22 volunteers, and eight of them had never come to a trail day before. They rebuilt the berms and brought them in closer to the trail for better flow. The crew also cut a stump back from one corner and added grade reversals to shed water. Two July trail days had already rerouted the exit around a buried rotten log and refurbished the last two berms, and they improved the ladder exit and the way into the log ride.

Tips:
- Ride it without skidding, as the NSMBA asks, because the loose dirt a skid throws up washes downhill in the next rain.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. Call 911 early if someone gets hurt or lost, since North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.
- The District of North Vancouver closes the Fromme parking lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February and at 7 pm in March and April, so plan a winter ride to finish before the lot closes.

Q: How hard is Kirkford on Mount Fromme?
A: The District of North Vancouver rates Kirkford Advanced for mountain biking. Only Expert sits above it on the District's scale.
Q: Who built Kirkford?
A: Ross Kirkwood and Brian Ford built Kirkford, according to nsmb.com's 2014 history of North Shore riding. MEC now funds its upkeep through the NSMBA's Trail Adoption Program.
Q: Where does Kirkford end?
A: Kirkford ends on Cedar Tree Trail on the Lynn Valley side of Mount Fromme, by the District of North Vancouver's trail layer.
Q: Where is Kirkford?
A: Kirkford is on Mount Fromme.
Q: Can you hike Kirkford?
A: Kirkford is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27KIRKFORD%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%20IN%20%28%27CRINKUM%20CRANKUM%27%2C%27CEDAR%20TREE%20TRAIL%27%29&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://nsmba.ca/summer-trail-update-2026/ https://nsmb.com/articles/history-north-shore-part-ii/ https://nsmba.ca/wet-weather-riding/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts

### Lord of the Squirrels
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/lord-of-the-squirrels
Type: Trail
Also known as: Lord of the Squirrels Whistler, Sproatt alpine trail, Mount Sproatt descent
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Status: seasonal. The RMOW closes the Alpine Trail Network on Mount Sproatt to hiking and biking from November to May, so Lord of the Squirrels is shut through Winter 2026/27.
Coordinates: 50.12133, -123.04601
Open for: riding, hiking, running
Direction: Ridden downhill
Surface: The RMOW's layer records it as singletrack, and it runs from the alpine on Mount Sproatt down to the Flank Trail.
Built by: WORCA built the descent with Dan Raymond as lead trail builder, and volunteers did about a quarter of the work. The RMOW built the Into the Mystic climb, and Lord of the Squirrels opened officially on 2 September 2017 (Pique Newsmagazine, 6 September 2017).
Summary: Lord of the Squirrels suits strong riders who will climb for hours to earn an alpine descent on Mount Sproatt above Whistler, and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) closes it from November to May. The RMOW rates the descent Moderate and tells riders to allow at least 2 to 3 hours for the Into the Mystic climb that reaches it.

Into the Mystic climbs 8.6 km from 985 m to an emergency cabin at 1,650 m, and With a Twist and On the Rocks start at that junction. On the Rocks carries on west through the alpine, and Lord of the Squirrels and Chipmunk Rebellion take you back down to the Flank Trail. The RMOW says to allow at least 2 to 3 hours to reach the top of Into the Mystic and another 2 to 3 hours for the descent.
WORCA built the descent and the RMOW built the climb. Lead trail builder Dan Raymond's crew camped in the alpine for days at a stretch through ten weeks of the 2016 summer, and the trail opened about a month before its official celebration on 2 September 2017. Pique's report of that day has riders gearing up at the edge of Stonebridge Place. The RMOW's own page names no trailhead or parking for Mount Sproatt.
The RMOW warns that the alpine holds technical terrain and unmarked cliffs, and storms arrive suddenly. Grizzly bears and black bears live on the mountain, and so do cougars. The Sproatt ranger cabin is available only while rangers are on duty during the day. The RMOW asks riders to carry water, food, tools, tubes, lights and emergency supplies.

Tips:
- RMOW rules keep e-bikes and dogs below the Flank Trail on Mount Sproatt, so neither can use Lord of the Squirrels or Into the Mystic.
- Leave a trip plan with someone before you start the climb, and check the RMOW's advisories page the same morning.
- Never feed a bear or leave food where one can reach it. Feeding or attracting dangerous wildlife is an offence under section 33.1 of BC's Wildlife Act, and WildSafeBC explains what to do if you meet one.

Q: When is Lord of the Squirrels open?
A: Lord of the Squirrels opens with the RMOW's Alpine Trail Network, which closes to hiking and biking from November to May. Plan it for June to October.
Q: How long does Lord of the Squirrels take?
A: The RMOW says to allow at least 2 to 3 hours to climb Into the Mystic to the top and another 2 to 3 hours to ride down Lord of the Squirrels.
Q: Can I ride Lord of the Squirrels on an e-bike?
A: No. The RMOW bars e-bikes from every trail above the Flank Trail on Mount Sproatt, and its e-bike page names Lord of the Squirrels in that list.
Q: How hard is Lord of the Squirrels?
A: Resort Municipality of Whistler rates Lord of the Squirrels Moderate.
Q: Where is Lord of the Squirrels?
A: Lord of the Squirrels is on Whistler Alpine.
Q: Can you hike Lord of the Squirrels?
A: Yes. Lord of the Squirrels is open for riding and hiking and running.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://webmap.whistler.ca/server/rest/services/OpenData/opParksRecreation/MapServer/13 https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/alpine-trail-network/ https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trails/e-bike-policies/ https://www.whistler.ca/advisories/ https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/local-sports/long-awaited-trail-officially-open-2503053 https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01

### Lower Old Buck
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/lower-old-buck
Type: Trail
Also known as: Old Buck Trail, Old Buck, Lower Old Buck Trail
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Parkgate
Coordinates: 49.32311, -122.97222
Difficulty: No land manager rates it
Open for: hiking, riding, running
Direction: Ridden uphill
Features: Roots
Surface: BC Parks describes uneven ground with natural obstacles, including exposed roots and rocks.
Summary: Lower Old Buck is the multi-use climb from the Old Buck trailhead on Mount Seymour Road into the lower trails of Mount Seymour Provincial Park in North Vancouver, and it suits anyone heading up the mountain on foot or on a bike. The trade-off is company, because BC Parks says mountain bike use on Old Buck runs high.

BC Parks gives Lower Old Buck as 5 km return with 322 m of elevation gain from the Old Buck parking lot, and its trail report calls it the main access to the lower mountain trail system. On the way up it links with connectors such as the Baden-Powell Trail and the Bridle Path. The District of North Vancouver's trail layer names the lower part Old Buck as far as the Baden-Powell junction and calls the climb above it Powerline Access Road. Neither land manager publishes a difficulty grade for it.
BC Parks asks mountain bikers to climb Lower Old Buck, because Empress Bypass carries no uphill traffic. It allows horses on Old Buck from the Old Buck lot to the Historic Mushroom parking lot and recommends against riding them there, since so many mountain bikes use the trail. A pit toilet and an information board with the park map stand near the park entrance on the west side of Mount Seymour Road.

Tips:
- BC Parks' trail report of 29 September 2026 says bears are feeding actively on Mount Seymour, so carry bear spray and never approach or feed wildlife.
- BC Parks allows e-bikes on signed or designated mountain bike trails in Mount Seymour Park when they meet its e-bike definition, and every rider in British Columbia has to wear a helmet.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials. If someone gets hurt or lost, call 911 early, because North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.

Q: How long is Lower Old Buck on Mount Seymour?
A: BC Parks gives Lower Old Buck as 5 km return with 322 m of elevation gain from the Old Buck parking lot.
Q: Can you bike up Old Buck?
A: Yes. BC Parks asks mountain bikers to use Lower Old Buck to travel uphill, since Empress Bypass carries no uphill traffic.
Q: Where does Lower Old Buck start?
A: Lower Old Buck starts at the Old Buck trailhead and parking lot on Mount Seymour Road, by the entrance to Mount Seymour Provincial Park.
Q: How hard is Lower Old Buck?
A: No land manager publishes a rating for Lower Old Buck.
Q: Where is Lower Old Buck?
A: Lower Old Buck is on Mount Seymour.
Q: Can you hike Lower Old Buck?
A: Yes. Lower Old Buck is open for hiking and riding and running.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%20IN%20%28%27OLD%20BUCK%27%2C%27POWERLINE%20ACCESS%20ROAD%27%29&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3980719121 https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Lumpy's Epic
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/lumpys-epic
Type: Trail
Also known as: Lumpys Epic, Lumpy's Epic Pemberton, Lumpy's Epic Signal Hill
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Village of Pemberton
Coordinates: 50.30661, -122.80569
Open for: riding, hiking, running
Direction: Two-way
Surface: Recreation Sites and Trails BC describes multi-use singletrack with punchy climbs and rough descents.
Summary: Lumpy's Epic suits strong cross-country riders and trail runners who want challenging climbs and big views from the One Mile Lake side of Pemberton, and Recreation Sites and Trails BC rates it black. Its exit can flood after heavy rain, so pick a dry spell.

Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) manages Lumpy's Epic as a recreation trail. Its description has mountain bikers as the main users, with e-bikers and people on foot out there too. Most riders go west to east, and RSTBC says it rides in either direction. Expect punchy climbs and rough descents with great views between them.
You join it in the One Mile Lake area, from Nairn One Mile at the west end or Bob's Loop at the east end. The Pemberton Valley Trails Association (PVTA) names it one of the valley's favourite hiking and mountain bike trails and says that from the trail on Signal Hill you can see the remains of Líl̓wat pit houses. The PVTA asks everyone to stay behind the wooden fencing and treat the site with respect.
The PVTA works on the unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation. Under its process, any new trail in the valley goes to the Líl̓wat Land Use Referral Committee and gets an archaeological study by a Líl̓wat field technician before RSTBC approves it.

Tips:
- RSTBC lists Lumpy's Epic as dog friendly.
- Leave a trip plan with someone and carry the ten essentials that AdventureSmart lists.

Q: How hard is Lumpy's Epic in Pemberton?
A: Recreation Sites and Trails BC rates Lumpy's Epic as a black trail, with challenging, punchy climbs and rough descents.
Q: Which way do you ride Lumpy's Epic?
A: Most people ride Lumpy's Epic from west to east, joining it from Nairn One Mile, and Recreation Sites and Trails BC says it can be ridden in either direction.
Q: Are dogs allowed on Lumpy's Epic?
A: Yes. Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists Lumpy's Epic as a dog-friendly trail.
Q: Where is Lumpy's Epic?
A: Lumpy's Epic is on Pemberton.
Q: Can you hike Lumpy's Epic?
A: Yes. Lumpy's Epic is open for riding and hiking and running.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/resource/REC16176 https://www.pembertontrails.com/lilwat-nation.html https://www.pembertontrails.com/development-maintenance.html https://www.pembertontrails.com/ https://www.adventuresmart.ca/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/197621956 https://www.pemberton.ca/government/about-the-village-of-pemberton/news/post/community-update-signal-hill-wildfire-v30852-declared-out

### Mackenzie Basin Loop
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/mackenzie-basin-loop
Type: Trail
Also known as: McKenzie Basin Loop, Mackenzie Basin Loop Trail, Mackenzie Basin Loop Pemberton
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Coordinates: 50.33585, -122.79591
Open for: riding, hiking
Direction: Two-way
Surface: RSTBC opens this shared trail all year to hikers, horse riders, mountain bikers and motorized trail bikes, and it lists snowshoeing for winter.
Summary: Mackenzie Basin Loop suits families and new riders who want an easy year-round trail north of the Village of Pemberton, and Recreation Sites and Trails BC rates it Easy/Green. Dirt bikes and horses share it, so keep your speed down and listen for traffic.

Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) calls Mackenzie Basin Loop an Easy/Green trail used all year for many activities. Its record lists hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, motorized trail bikes and snowshoeing. People ride and walk it in either direction, and dogs are welcome. RSTBC asks everyone to respect the other users on a shared trail.
RSTBC rates the descents in the Mackenzie area far higher. Cream Puff and Overnight Sensation are black and Upper MacKenzie Cruise is double black, and all three run downhill only. Happy Trail climbs uphill-only at blue level from the Mackenzie Basin Access Road, and OpenStreetMap shows that road joining the loop.

Tips:
- RSTBC lists snowshoeing among the loop's activities, so it makes a snowshoe outing in Winter 2026/27 once snow covers it.
- Motorized trail bikes use the loop, so keep children and dogs close.
- The Pemberton Valley Trails Association (PVTA) maintains and builds trails in the valley on the unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation, and a PVTA membership helps pay for that work.

Q: Is Mackenzie Basin Loop good for beginners?
A: Yes. Recreation Sites and Trails BC rates Mackenzie Basin Loop Easy/Green and describes it as a shared trail people use all year.
Q: Can you snowshoe Mackenzie Basin Loop in winter?
A: Yes. Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists snowshoeing among the activities on Mackenzie Basin Loop and says people use it year-round.
Q: How hard is Mackenzie Basin Loop?
A: Recreation Sites and Trails BC rates Mackenzie Basin Loop Easy/Green.
Q: Where is Mackenzie Basin Loop?
A: Mackenzie Basin Loop is on Pemberton.
Q: Can you hike Mackenzie Basin Loop?
A: Yes. Mackenzie Basin Loop is open for riding and hiking.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/resource/REC16164 https://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/resource/REC33069 https://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/resource/REC16169 https://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/resource/REC16166 https://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/resource/REC33061 https://www.pembertontrails.com/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/115698126 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1227723786

### Meat Sweats
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/meat-sweats
Type: Trail
Also known as: Meat Sweats Cypress, Meat Sweats West Vancouver
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.36485, -123.18082
Difficulty: No land manager rates it
Open for: riding
Direction: Ridden downhill
Features: Roots, Drops
Surface: The NSMBA's Cypress crew rock-armoured the high-wear sections of this dirt singletrack in 2026.
Built by: The NSMBA's Cypress crew maintains Meat Sweats, and OneUp Components is its partner under the NSMBA's Trail Adoption Plan (NSMBA fall 2026 trail update).
Summary: Meat Sweats suits riders at home on the rooty descents of Vancouver's North Shore who want a freshly maintained trail on Cypress Mountain's lower slopes in West Vancouver. No land manager publishes a difficulty rating for it, so ride it first with someone who knows it.

The North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) looks after several trails on Cypress while it helps builders and land managers sanction the existing network, and Meat Sweats is on its list with OneUp Components as its Trail Adoption Plan partner. In the NSMBA's fall 2026 trail update the Cypress crew raked it top to bottom and cleaned out the drains. They added grade reversals, improved the riders-left line over the root drop, pulled out pedal-catching roots and rock-armoured several high-wear sections.
OpenStreetMap draws Meat Sweats as a one-way descent from West Lake Road down to Cypress Bowl Road. The Cypress East Climb Trail and Stupid Grouse meet it at the bottom. The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame's 2015 page on the North Shore trail builders says Todd "Digger" Fiander claims he first built a ladder bridge into a trail in 1984, when he crossed a swampy section of The Big I on Cypress Mountain. The page calls that bridge the catalyst for his trademark style of building.

Tips:
- BC Parks has barred cyclists from Cypress Bowl Road since 13 July 2026 while crews repave 12 km of it, and it expects the work to finish by the end of October 2026 (checked 16 October 2026).
- Inside Cypress Provincial Park, BC Parks allows bicycles on park roads only, so know where the park boundary runs before you ride the upper slopes.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials. If someone gets hurt or lost, call 911 early.

Q: How hard is Meat Sweats on Cypress?
A: No land manager or trail association publishes a difficulty rating for Meat Sweats. The NSMBA's 2026 work notes mention a root drop with a riders-left line, so expect technical North Shore riding.
Q: Can I ride up Cypress Bowl Road to reach Meat Sweats?
A: No. BC Parks has kept cyclists off Cypress Bowl Road since 13 July 2026 for 12 km of repaving, and it expects the work to finish by the end of October 2026.
Q: Who looks after Meat Sweats?
A: The NSMBA's Cypress crew maintains Meat Sweats, and OneUp Components backs it through the NSMBA's Trail Adoption Plan.
Q: Where is Meat Sweats?
A: Meat Sweats is on Cypress and Black Mountain.
Q: Can you hike Meat Sweats?
A: Meat Sweats is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://nsmba.ca/trails/ https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://mmbhof.org/mountain-bike-hall-of-fame/2015/north-shore-trail-builders/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/61844312

### Mushroom
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/mushroom
Type: Trail
Also known as: Mushroom Trail, Mushroom Seymour
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.34415, -122.97695
Open for: riding
Summary: Mushroom is a short More Difficult link in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver, and it suits intermediate riders heading between the top of Dale's Trail and Corkscrew. It's a short connector, so plan it as one piece of a longer descent.

Metro Vancouver's trail map marks Mushroom blue as a More Difficult Trail. It runs along the reserve's southeastern corner from the foot of Cabin Trail and the top of Dale's toward a parking spot the map shows on Mount Seymour Road beside the top of Corkscrew. The District of North Vancouver's layer calls it Mushroom Trail and gives no grade.
Metro Vancouver bars any harvesting of wildlife, plants or mushrooms anywhere in the reserve.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Metro Vancouver tells its own trail crews to expect no phone signal in most of the reserve's trail areas, so leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials.

Q: How hard is Mushroom in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve?
A: Metro Vancouver marks Mushroom More Difficult on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve map, the grade below Very Difficult.
Q: Can you pick mushrooms in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve?
A: No. Metro Vancouver bars harvesting of any wildlife, plants or mushrooms in the reserve, and identification groups need a land use permit.
Q: How hard is Mushroom?
A: Metro Vancouver rates Mushroom More Difficult Trail.
Q: Where is Mushroom?
A: Mushroom is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike Mushroom?
A: Mushroom is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27MUSHROOM%20TRAIL%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Ned's Atomic Dustbin
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/neds-atomic-dustbin
Type: Trail
Also known as: Neds Atomic Dustbin, Ned's
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.34415, -122.97695
Open for: riding
Summary: Ned's Atomic Dustbin is a Very Difficult mountain bike descent in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver, and it suits experienced riders who want the reserve's top grade. The trade-off is the way back, since it ends low in the reserve on Bottle Top and you ride out from there.

Metro Vancouver's trail map marks Ned's Atomic Dustbin with a black diamond as a Very Difficult Trail. That is the highest of the map's four grades. Its top meets Cabin Trail and Mushroom Trail on the lower slopes of Mount Seymour. The District of North Vancouver's layer runs it west and down to Bottle Top, which leads on to Fisherman's Trail by the Seymour River.
Metro Vancouver's 2026 permit names Ned's Atomic Dustbin among the reserve trails the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) may maintain. The District of North Vancouver's layer gives the trail no grade of its own. Before each trail day the lead builder walks the worksite with reserve staff, and the work follows Metro Vancouver's trail building standards.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Metro Vancouver tells its own trail crews to expect no phone signal in most of the reserve's trail areas, so leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials.

Q: How hard is Ned's Atomic Dustbin?
A: Metro Vancouver marks Ned's Atomic Dustbin Very Difficult on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve trail map. Very Difficult is the highest of the map's four trail grades.
Q: Where does Ned's Atomic Dustbin end?
A: Ned's Atomic Dustbin ends on Bottle Top in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, by the District of North Vancouver's trail layer.
Q: Where is Ned's Atomic Dustbin?
A: Ned's Atomic Dustbin is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike Ned's Atomic Dustbin?
A: Ned's Atomic Dustbin is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27NEDS%20ATOMIC%20DUSTBIN%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Oil Can
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/oil-can
Type: Trail
Also known as: Oilcan, Lower Oil Can, Lower Oilcan
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.35810, -123.05657
Open for: riding
Features: Rock rolls, Jumps
Built by: Jim Leppard started out on Oilcan when he began building his own lines on Fromme, according to nsmb.com's history of North Shore riding (part II, 16 October 2014).
Summary: Oil Can on Mount Fromme in North Vancouver is an Advanced-rated mountain bike descent with a rock roll near the end and a jump, and it suits riders at the District of North Vancouver's Advanced grade. The trade-off is the top, because the District grades Upper Oil Can Expert, so Advanced riders join Oil Can where it leaves the Mountain Highway road.

The District of North Vancouver's layer splits the line in three. It grades Upper Oil Can Expert, and it grades Lower Oil Can and the short Oil Can segment below it Advanced. This page covers those two Advanced sections, from the gravel Mountain Highway road down to the Baden-Powell Trail where Grannies comes in. The North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) and nsmb.com both spell it Oilcan.
Volunteers worked two sessions on Lower Oilcan in late summer 2026, by the NSMBA's fall update. They realigned the exit from the rock roll near the end and capped the tread with organic dirt so it drains better. The corner into a jump got wider so riders can carry the right speed, and the crew backfilled the erosion on the jump and its landing. nsmb.com's 2014 history says Jim Leppard started out on Oilcan when he began building his own lines.

Tips:
- Upper Oil Can starts higher on the Mountain Highway road and carries the District's Expert grade, so ride it only once Oil Can feels easy.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. Call 911 early if someone gets hurt or lost, since North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.
- The District of North Vancouver closes the Fromme parking lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February and at 7 pm in March and April, so plan a winter ride to finish before the lot closes.

Q: How hard is Oil Can on Mount Fromme?
A: The District of North Vancouver rates Oil Can and Lower Oil Can Advanced for mountain biking. Above them the District grades Upper Oil Can Expert.
Q: Is it Oil Can or Oilcan?
A: Both names are in use. The District of North Vancouver's trail layer writes Oil Can, and the NSMBA and nsmb.com write Oilcan.
Q: Who built Oilcan?
A: Jim Leppard started out on Oilcan when he began building his own lines, according to nsmb.com's 2014 history of North Shore riding.
Q: Where is Oil Can?
A: Oil Can is on Mount Fromme.
Q: Can you hike Oil Can?
A: Oil Can is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%20IN%20%28%27OIL%20CAN%27%2C%27LOWER%20OIL%20CAN%27%2C%27UPPER%20OIL%20CAN%27%29&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://nsmb.com/articles/history-north-shore-part-ii/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts

### Pangor
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/pangor
Type: Trail
Also known as: Pangor Seymour, Pangor Mount Seymour
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.33677, -122.97359
Difficulty: No land manager rates it
Open for: riding
Features: Bridges, Berms
Summary: Pangor is a mountain bike descent on District of North Vancouver land below Mount Seymour Park, and it suits riders who already know Seymour's lower mountain. The trade-off is the missing grade, because neither the District nor BC Parks publishes a difficulty for it.

The District of North Vancouver's trail layer draws Pangor running south down the lower slopes of Mount Seymour toward the bottom of the mountain, and it tags the trail multi-use with no difficulty value. BC Parks grades none of Seymour's descents either, so North Van Guide prints no grade for Pangor. Judge it on the ground and walk anything you haven't seen.
Liv/Giant backs Pangor through the NSMBA's Trail Adoption Program. NSMBA crews spent three June 2026 sessions on it. They realigned a bridge exit with wood and hardware salvaged from an old feature lower down, worked dirt and rock on the approach to the next bridge, and refilled a cribbed berm near the trailhead.

Tips:
- Park at BC Parks' Old Buck trailhead on Mount Seymour Road and climb Lower Old Buck, which BC Parks names as the route mountain bikers take uphill. Empress Bypass carries no uphill traffic.
- On District of North Vancouver land the trailhead signs decide whether an e-bike may ride, and the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) asks e-bike riders to yield to everyone on a regular bike.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue, so call 911 early.

Q: How hard is Pangor on Mount Seymour?
A: No land manager publishes a grade for Pangor. The District of North Vancouver's trail layer tags it multi-use with no difficulty value, and BC Parks grades none of Seymour's descents.
Q: Who looks after Pangor?
A: The North Shore Mountain Bike Association maintains Pangor, and Liv/Giant sponsors it through the NSMBA's Trail Adoption Program.
Q: Where is Pangor?
A: Pangor is on Mount Seymour.
Q: Can you hike Pangor?
A: Pangor is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27PANGOR%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://nsmba.ca/summer-trail-update-2026/ https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Pingu
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/pingu
Type: Trail
Also known as: Pingu Mount Seymour
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.33911, -122.97006
Difficulty: No land manager rates it
Open for: riding
Features: Jumps, Berms
Summary: Pingu on the lower slopes of Mount Seymour in North Vancouver is a mountain bike trail built around four jumps and a large step-down, and it suits riders who want to work on their jumping. The trade-off is that no land manager grades it, so look at each feature before you commit to it.

The District of North Vancouver lists Pingu as a mountain biking trail with no difficulty grade. Its layer notes that the lower portion of the trail sits on land belonging to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Pingu runs from the Powerlines down to the Baden-Powell Trail beside Pangor. Arc'teryx funds it through the Trail Adoption Program of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA).
An adoption day in fall 2026 drew 38 volunteers to refresh Pingu's four jumps and landings, and 32 of them were on their first trail day. They replaced compacted dirt with fresh mineral soil and pulled out protruding rocks. A small berm went in after one landing, and the large step-down got a slightly wider runout. The new dirt was still dry when they finished, so the NSMBA's trail crew planned to compact and shape it after rain. Earlier in summer 2026 the crew rebuilt the lip on the 20-foot table and topped up the gap takeoff with fresh dirt.

Tips:
- Session the step-down only once you have looked at its landing and runout, because no land manager rates Pingu's features.
- Tell riders ahead how many are in your group before you pass, as the NSMBA's etiquette asks, and on an e-bike yield to every rider on a regular bike whichever way they are going.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. Call 911 early if someone gets hurt or lost, since North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.

Q: How hard is Pingu on Mount Seymour?
A: The District of North Vancouver publishes no difficulty grade for Pingu, and its trail layer lists it only as a mountain biking trail.
Q: What features does Pingu have?
A: Pingu has four jumps with landings and a large step-down, which NSMBA volunteers refreshed in fall 2026.
Q: Where is Pingu?
A: Pingu is on Mount Seymour.
Q: Can you hike Pingu?
A: Pingu is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27PINGU%20%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://nsmba.ca/summer-trail-update-2026/ https://nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks

### Pipeline
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/pipeline
Type: Trail
Also known as: Pipeline Mount Fromme, Pipeline Fromme
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.35905, -123.04987
Open for: riding
Features: Berms
Summary: Pipeline on Mount Fromme in North Vancouver is an Advanced-rated mountain bike descent from the gravel Mountain Highway road to the Baden-Powell Trail, and it suits riders who want one of the trails from Fromme's early building years. The trade-off is a shared name, because Capilano River Regional Park has its own Pipeline Trail, so check which one a closure notice means.

The District of North Vancouver rates Pipeline Advanced for mountain biking, and its layer draws the trail in six segments. It starts beside the gravel Mountain Highway road and finishes on the Baden-Powell Trail, which BC Parks describes as the historic trail from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay. Two community trail days in summer 2026 set rock armouring along Pipeline and turned a flat corner into a berm, by the summer update from the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA).
Jim Leppard told nsmb.com for its 2014 history that he thought he had met the guys who built Pipeline once and couldn't be sure. He only saw some people with tools in the distance. Fromme's builders kept their work hidden in those years under the Secret Trail Society, so riders building lines on the same mountain often knew nothing of each other.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver's notice about construction along Pipeline Trail west of Camp Capilano, on weekdays until early 2027, covers the Pipeline Trail in Capilano River Regional Park.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. Call 911 early if someone gets hurt or lost, since North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.
- The District of North Vancouver closes the Fromme parking lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February and at 7 pm in March and April, so plan a winter ride to finish before the lot closes.

Q: How hard is Pipeline on Mount Fromme?
A: The District of North Vancouver rates Pipeline Advanced for mountain biking. Advanced is the third of the District's four grades.
Q: Is Pipeline on Fromme the same as Pipeline Trail in Capilano River Regional Park?
A: No. Pipeline on Mount Fromme is a District of North Vancouver mountain bike trail, and Pipeline Trail is a Metro Vancouver trail in Capilano River Regional Park near Camp Capilano.
Q: Who built Pipeline?
A: nsmb.com's 2014 history of North Shore riding leaves Pipeline's builders unnamed. Jim Leppard told the site he thought he had met them once.
Q: Where is Pipeline?
A: Pipeline is on Mount Fromme.
Q: Can you hike Pipeline?
A: Pipeline is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27PIPELINE%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://nsmba.ca/summer-trail-update-2026/ https://nsmb.com/articles/history-north-shore-part-ii/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts

### Pseudo-Tsugas
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/pseudo-tsugas
Type: Trail
Also known as: Pseudo-Tsuga, Pseudo Tsuga, Pseudotsuga, Pseudo
Region: Squamish
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Coordinates: 49.74861, -123.07918
Open for: riding
Features: Jumps, Bridges, Berms
Summary: Pseudo-Tsugas suits intermediate riders who want a fast, flowing lap in Squamish's Diamond Head zone, and Tourism Squamish rates it Intermediate. It's short at 2.2 km, so plan it as one lap of a longer ride.

Tourism Squamish lists Pseudo-Tsugas as three trails you can join into one lap of 2.2 km, and it puts the riding time at 10 to 20 minutes. Its description promises rollable jumps and bridges with berm after berm between them. OpenStreetMap maps the parts as Pseudo-Tsuga and shows a gravel lot called Pseudo Lot at the lower southwest end.
Diamond Head is the one Squamish riding zone you can drive into, according to Tourism Squamish, which makes it the zone for shuttle laps. The network's trails cross several kinds of land, so read the signs at each trailhead. SORCA lets Class 1 e-bikes ride any trail it shares with regular bikes.

Tips:
- SORCA (the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association) pays its trail crew and contractors from membership dollars, so a SORCA membership is the direct way to pay for the trails you ride.
- Leave a trip plan with someone and carry the ten essentials that AdventureSmart lists.

Q: How hard is Pseudo-Tsugas in Squamish?
A: Tourism Squamish rates Pseudo-Tsugas Intermediate and describes rollable jumps, bridges and berms.
Q: How long is Pseudo-Tsugas?
A: Tourism Squamish gives Pseudo-Tsugas as 2.2 km with all three parts linked, and 10 to 20 minutes of riding.
Q: Where is Pseudo-Tsugas?
A: Pseudo-Tsugas is on Squamish.
Q: Can you hike Pseudo-Tsugas?
A: Pseudo-Tsugas is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.exploresquamish.com/trails/pseudo-tsugas/ https://www.exploresquamish.com/explore/mountain-biking https://www.sorca.ca/trail-reports https://www.sorca.ca/s/August-2026-Trail-Report.pdf https://www.sorca.ca/about-our-trails https://www.adventuresmart.ca/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/115446687

### Richard Juryn
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/richard-juryn
Type: Trail
Also known as: Richard Juryn Trail, Richard Juryn Memorial Trail, Juryn Trail, Richard Juryn (West), Richard Juryn (East)
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.33956, -123.00620
Open for: riding, hiking
Features: Bridges
Summary: Richard Juryn is a More Difficult pair of trails in the southwest corner of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver, and it suits intermediate riders and walkers between Camp Brick and Pipeline Bridge. Expect horses on the west branch, where Metro Vancouver permits horseback riding.

Metro Vancouver's trail map shows Richard Juryn as two parallel lines, West and East, and marks both blue as More Difficult Trails. They run south from near the Camp Brick Bypass toward Pipeline Bridge on the Seymour River. The District of North Vancouver's layer calls the stretch inside the reserve Juryn Trail with no grade, and it rates the short Richard Juryn Memorial Trail sections at the south end Beginner. Metro Vancouver manages the reserve, so this guide prints its grade.
The North Shore Mountain Bike Association spent much of 2026 on a re-route of the climb on Richard Juryn. Crews replaced a bridge in March and cut new trail through the spring, and by June they had split rock and moved a large load of dirt into place. Metro Vancouver's 2026 permit lists Richard Juryn among the trails the NSMBA may maintain.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Bikes and dogs yield to horses on Richard Juryn (West), and Metro Vancouver asks you to leash your dog as a horse approaches.

Q: How hard is Richard Juryn in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve?
A: Metro Vancouver marks both Richard Juryn (West) and Richard Juryn (East) More Difficult on its trail map. The District of North Vancouver rates the short Richard Juryn Memorial Trail sections at the south end Beginner.
Q: Are horses allowed on Richard Juryn?
A: Horses are allowed on Richard Juryn (West), one of five trails where Metro Vancouver permits horseback riding in the reserve.
Q: How hard is Richard Juryn?
A: Metro Vancouver rates Richard Juryn More Difficult Trail.
Q: Where is Richard Juryn?
A: Richard Juryn is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike Richard Juryn?
A: Yes. Richard Juryn is open for riding and hiking.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/nsmba-work-permit.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://nsmba.ca/summer-trail-update-2026/ https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27JURYN%20TRAIL%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27RICHARD%20JURYN%20MEMORIAL%20TRAIL%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Roadside Attraction
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/roadside-attraction
Type: Trail
Also known as: Roadside Attraction Mount Fromme
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.36283, -123.03890
Open for: riding, hiking
Features: Bridges
Summary: Roadside Attraction is a Beginner-rated multi-use trail beside the gravel Mountain Highway road on Mount Fromme in North Vancouver, and it suits new riders and families on bikes or on foot. The trade-off is one narrow gap between two rocks where pedal strikes had started to show, which youth crews built up with fresh soil this fall.

The District of North Vancouver rates Roadside Attraction Beginner for both biking and hiking, and its layer runs the trail beside the gravel Mountain Highway road just above the District's Fromme parking lot. The top meets Upper Griffen and the Beginner-rated Cedar Tree Trail. The bottom meets King of the Shore near the road. One segment that the District once rated Intermediate now shows as removed in its layer.
Vancouver's North Shore Tourism funds Roadside Attraction through the Trail Adoption Program of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA), and the trail got a lot of attention in fall 2026. A community trail day added fresh dirt before and after the bridge. The NSMBA's Youth Trail Stewards then spent two days raising the narrow section between two rocks with mineral soil, and the association counted 44 youth across the work.

Tips:
- Start from the District's Fromme parking lot at the top of Mountain Highway, since the trail's lower end sits just above it.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. Call 911 early if someone gets hurt or lost, since North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.
- The District of North Vancouver closes the Fromme parking lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February and at 7 pm in March and April, so plan a winter ride to finish before the lot closes.

Q: Is Roadside Attraction good for beginners?
A: Yes. The District of North Vancouver rates Roadside Attraction Beginner for both mountain biking and hiking.
Q: Where is Roadside Attraction on Mount Fromme?
A: Roadside Attraction runs beside the gravel Mountain Highway road just above the District of North Vancouver's Fromme parking lot.
Q: How hard is Roadside Attraction?
A: District of North Vancouver rates Roadside Attraction Beginner.
Q: Where is Roadside Attraction?
A: Roadside Attraction is on Mount Fromme.
Q: Can you hike Roadside Attraction?
A: Yes. Roadside Attraction is open for riding and hiking.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27ROADSIDE%20ATTRACTION%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%20IN%20%28%27UPPER%20GRIFFEN%27%2C%27CEDAR%20TREE%20TRAIL%27%2C%27KING%20OF%20THE%20SHORE%27%29&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://nsmba.ca/fall-26-trail-update/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/395471907

### Seventh Secret
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/seventh-secret
Type: Trail
Also known as: 7th Secret, Seventh Secret Mount Fromme
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.36392, -123.05752
Open for: riding
Built by: Ross Kirkwood built 7th Secret after building Kirkford with Brian Ford and moving on to Griffin, according to nsmb.com's history of North Shore riding (part II, 16 October 2014).
Summary: Seventh Secret is an Advanced-rated mountain bike descent on Mount Fromme in North Vancouver, and it suits riders who already handle the District of North Vancouver's Advanced trails. The trade-off is the climb, because the trail starts high on the gravel Mountain Highway road above the District's Fromme parking lot.

The District of North Vancouver rates Seventh Secret Advanced for mountain biking in its Trails for Public Use layer, which grades trails from Beginner to Expert. The layer draws it in four segments that leave the gravel Mountain Highway road and rejoin it at a lower switchback. Climb the road to the start and the trail drops you back onto the gravel with more of Fromme still below. The North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) looks after Fromme's trails under yearly work permits from the District.
nsmb.com's history of North Shore riding, published on 16 October 2014, credits Ross Kirkwood with Seventh Secret. By that account Kirkwood built Kirkford with Brian Ford before he moved on to Griffin, and 7th Secret came later still. Fromme's riders worked quietly in those years, and the Secret Trail Society's mandate was to keep trails hidden and pass the trailhead locations on.

Tips:
- Tell riders ahead how many are in your group before you pass, as the NSMBA's etiquette asks, and on an e-bike yield to every rider on a regular bike whichever way they are going.
- Leave a trip plan with a friend and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, because the District of North Vancouver warns that many of its forest and mountain areas get no phone signal. Call 911 early if someone gets hurt or lost, since North Shore Rescue charges nothing for a rescue.
- The District of North Vancouver closes the Fromme parking lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February and at 7 pm in March and April, so plan a winter ride to finish before the lot closes.

Q: How hard is Seventh Secret on Mount Fromme?
A: The District of North Vancouver rates Seventh Secret Advanced for mountain biking. Advanced is the third of the District's four grades, which run from Beginner to Expert.
Q: Who built Seventh Secret?
A: Ross Kirkwood built Seventh Secret, according to nsmb.com's 2014 history of North Shore riding. Kirkwood had built Kirkford with Brian Ford and gone on to Griffin first.
Q: Where does Seventh Secret start?
A: Seventh Secret starts on the gravel Mountain Highway road above the District of North Vancouver's Fromme parking lot, and it finishes on the same road at a lower switchback.
Q: Where is Seventh Secret?
A: Seventh Secret is on Mount Fromme.
Q: Can you hike Seventh Secret?
A: Seventh Secret is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27SEVENTH%20SECRET%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://nsmb.com/articles/history-north-shore-part-ii/ https://nsmba.ca/trails/ https://nsmba.ca/nsmba-builders/ https://nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.dnv.org/alerts https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/395471907

### Twin Bridges Trail
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/twin-bridges-trail
Type: Trail
Also known as: Twin Bridges, Twin Bridges LSCR
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.35073, -123.01207
Open for: riding, hiking
Summary: Twin Bridges Trail is an Easy multi-use trail near the Lillooet Road entrance of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver, and it suits families on foot and newer riders. You share it with horses, since Metro Vancouver allows horseback riding here.

Metro Vancouver's trail map marks Twin Bridges Trail green as an Easy Trail. It runs south from near the Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant, west of Fisherman's Trail and close to the main parking areas off Lillooet Road. The District of North Vancouver's layer tags it multi-use and gives no grade.
Twin Bridges is one of the five trails where Metro Vancouver permits horseback riding in the reserve. Bikers and dog walkers yield to horses and their riders, and Metro Vancouver asks you to leash your dog as a horse approaches. Elsewhere your dog stays under control, and it goes on leash in high-use areas.

Tips:
- Metro Vancouver opens the reserve at 6 am all year and closes it at 5 pm from November to February, and every vehicle has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by the posted closing time.
- Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and Metro Vancouver asks their riders to stay under 30 km/h and yield to everyone else.
- Carry a leash for when horses come by, because Metro Vancouver asks dog walkers to leash up as they approach.

Q: Is Twin Bridges Trail easy?
A: Yes. Metro Vancouver marks Twin Bridges Trail Easy on its Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve map.
Q: Are horses allowed on Twin Bridges Trail?
A: Yes. Metro Vancouver permits horseback riding on Twin Bridges, and bikers and dog walkers must yield to horses and their riders.
Q: Can you bring a dog on Twin Bridges Trail?
A: Yes, under control, and on leash in high-use areas and whenever a horse approaches. Metro Vancouver allows no commercial dog walking in the reserve.
Q: How hard is Twin Bridges Trail?
A: Metro Vancouver rates Twin Bridges Trail Easy Trail.
Q: Where is Twin Bridges Trail?
A: Twin Bridges Trail is on Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Q: Can you hike Twin Bridges Trail?
A: Yes. Twin Bridges Trail is open for riding and hiking.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-trail-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/current-conditions/current-park-advisories https://geoweb.dnv.org/arcgis/rest/services/Data_DynamicLayers_PublicTrails/MapServer/2/query?where=Trail_Name%3D%27TWIN%20BRIDGES%20TRAIL%27&outFields=Trail_Name%2CPrimary_Use%2CBiking_Difficulty%2CHiking_Difficulty%2CLifecycle_Status&f=html https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/

### Wonderland
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/wonderland
Type: Trail
Also known as: Wonderland Squamish, Wonderland Alice Lake
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Coordinates: 49.78902, -123.13141
Open for: riding
Features: Roots
Surface: Tourism Squamish describes forest singletrack with small roots, a few rocks and small features, and nearly all of them have ride-arounds.
Summary: Wonderland suits riders new to mountain biking who want a gentle forest ride near Alice Lake in Squamish, and Tourism Squamish rates it Easy to Intermediate. At 3 km and 15 to 30 minutes by Tourism Squamish's count, it makes a short ride on its own.

Tourism Squamish describes Wonderland as "a perfect beginner cross-country trail" through forest. The roots stay small and the rocks are few, and nearly every small feature has a way around it. OpenStreetMap draws it from Alice Lake Road south to Depot Road in Brackendale. Ray Peters Trail leaves from the same stretch of Depot Road.
Wonderland sits in the Alice Lake and Highlands zone, where Tourism Squamish says mostly hand-built trails run from beginner to expert terrain. Tourism Squamish also rates Jack's Trail and Rob's Corners in the same zone Easy, and both suit riders who want more of the same.

Tips:
- BC Parks tows cars parked illegally or on the road edges along Alice Lake Road, so use a marked lot.
- Even on an easy ride, leave a trip plan with someone and carry the ten essentials that AdventureSmart lists.

Q: Is Wonderland in Squamish good for beginners?
A: Yes. Tourism Squamish rates Wonderland Easy to Intermediate and calls it a perfect beginner cross-country trail, with ride-arounds beside nearly all its small features.
Q: How long is Wonderland in Squamish?
A: Tourism Squamish gives Wonderland as 3 km and 15 to 30 minutes of riding.
Q: How hard is Wonderland?
A: Tourism Squamish rates Wonderland Easy - Intermediate.
Q: Where is Wonderland?
A: Wonderland is on Squamish.
Q: Can you hike Wonderland?
A: Wonderland is listed for riding only.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.exploresquamish.com/trails/wonderland/ https://www.exploresquamish.com/explore/mountain-biking https://bcparks.ca/alice-lake-park/ https://www.sorca.ca/trail-reports https://www.sorca.ca/trail-reports/august-amp-september-2026-trail-report https://www.adventuresmart.ca/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1169100033 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/197622011

### Yew Lake Trail
URL: https://northvanguide.com/trails/yew-lake-trail
Type: Trail
Also known as: Yew Lake, Yew Lake Loop, Yew Lake Cypress
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Status: seasonal. BC Parks lists the Yew Lake Trail among Cypress's summer trails. In winter its Bowen Lookout winter trail passes the Yew Lake meadows, and that route needs a free Backcountry Access Corridor tag and opens from 7 am to 10 pm only.
Coordinates: 49.39724, -123.20571
Difficulty: No land manager rates it
Open for: hiking
Surface: BC Parks describes the trail as barrier-free.
Summary: The Yew Lake Trail suits families, strollers and anyone wanting an easy hour in the subalpine at Cypress in West Vancouver, and BC Parks calls it a barrier-free 2 km loop. Dogs have to stay home, because BC Parks closes the trail to them to protect the marsh.

BC Parks gives the Yew Lake Trail as a 2 km loop and suggests about an hour. It starts near the alpine ski facilities in Cypress Provincial Park and wanders through subalpine meadows past Yew Lake. A short extra loop leads into a stand of old-growth forest. BC Parks runs it as a self-guided interpretive trail.
BC Parks closes the trail to dogs because of the sensitive marsh ecosystem and welcomes guide dogs for people with visual impairments. It publishes no difficulty grade for any Cypress trail, so this guide prints none. The Black Mountain Loop above you includes a side trip to the Yew Lake viewpoint if you want to see the lake from higher up.
Snow turns the meadows into part of BC Parks' winter backcountry. The Bowen Lookout winter trail starts about 30 m west of the Eagle Express lower terminal and passes the Yew Lake meadows on a 3.5 km return route. You need a free tag from the Backcountry Self Registration Area in Black Mountain Lodge to use it.

Tips:
- Leave the dog at home for this one, since BC Parks keeps dogs off the Yew Lake Trail.
- Bikes and e-bikes stay off every trail in Cypress Provincial Park, because BC Parks keeps them to park roads.
- Campfires are banned in Cypress Park all year, and bears are common there, so pack your food out with you.

Q: How long is the Yew Lake Trail at Cypress?
A: BC Parks gives the Yew Lake Trail as a 2 km loop with a suggested time of 1 hour, plus a short optional loop through old-growth forest.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the Yew Lake Trail?
A: No. BC Parks closes the Yew Lake Trail to dogs to protect the marsh ecosystem, and guide dogs for people with visual impairments are welcome.
Q: Is the Yew Lake Trail wheelchair accessible?
A: BC Parks describes the Yew Lake Trail as barrier-free.
Q: How hard is Yew Lake Trail?
A: No land manager publishes a rating for Yew Lake Trail.
Q: Where is Yew Lake Trail?
A: Yew Lake Trail is on Cypress and Black Mountain.
Q: Is Yew Lake Trail open all year?
A: Yew Lake Trail opens for part of the year. BC Parks lists the Yew Lake Trail among Cypress's summer trails. In winter its Bowen Lookout winter trail passes the Yew Lake meadows, and that route needs a free Backcountry Access Corridor tag and opens from 7 am to 10 pm only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/hike-ski/ https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://bcparks.api.gov.bc.ca/api/public-advisories https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/66403509

## Bike parks

### Cypress Bike Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/bike-parks/cypress-bike-park
Type: Bike park
Also known as: Cypress Mountain Bike Park, Cypress Mountain bike park, West Vancouver bike park
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9
Status: opening. Cypress Mountain targets summer 2027 for the opening of Cypress Bike Park and had named no date, prices or trail count by 16 October 2026. Crews began building in August 2026 and planned to work through November 2026, weather permitting.
Coordinates: 49.39730, -123.20360
Website: https://www.cypressmountain.com/bikepark
Summary: Cypress Bike Park is the lift-served bike park Cypress Mountain is building on Black Mountain in Cypress Provincial Park, and it will suit riders who want flow and technical trails close to Vancouver once it opens in summer 2027. Cypress had posted no opening date, prices or trail count by 16 October 2026.

Cypress Mountain ran a lift-served bike park through the 2005 season and closed it to prepare for the 2010 Winter Games. On 12 August 2026 Cypress announced that BC Parks had confirmed a new park under the resort's Controlled Recreation Area Master Plan, with an opening targeted for summer 2027. Gravity Logic of Whistler leads the design and build, which Cypress plans in phases over three years.
Cypress plans a beginner-to-advanced progression on both flow and technical trails, with jump lines and rock features among them, and riders will take a chairlift up and ride purpose-built trails down. Parts of the original 2005 trail corridor come back into use. Cypress says the bike park sits wholly inside the resort's Controlled Recreation Area and closes no public trail or backcountry route in Cypress Provincial Park, during the build or after it opens.
The first phase of building began in August 2026 on ground that has seen earlier use, such as old trail corridors and ski runs. Later zones wait on the same phased approval, and Cypress has set no dates for them. Cypress says it will confirm the final trail count and features for opening as the crews work the terrain. Riders got an early look at the mountain in October 2026, when Cypress hosted the Canadian debut of Red Bull Hardline.

Tips:
- Sign up for Cypress's bike park updates on its bike park page to hear when trails open and passes go on sale.

Q: Does Cypress Mountain have a bike park?
A: No. Cypress Mountain is building Cypress Bike Park on Black Mountain and targets a summer 2027 opening, and it had posted no date, prices or trail count by 16 October 2026.
Q: Who is building the Cypress Bike Park?
A: Gravity Logic leads the design and build of Cypress Bike Park for Cypress Mountain. The Whistler firm designs and builds lift-served bike parks across North America, and its crews began work on Cypress in August 2026.
Q: When is Cypress Bike Park open in 2026?
A: Cypress Mountain targets summer 2027 for the opening of Cypress Bike Park and had named no date, prices or trail count by 16 October 2026. Crews began building in August 2026 and planned to work through November 2026, weather permitting.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.cypressmountain.com/bikepark https://www.cypressmountain.com/media-press/cypress-bike-park https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/37895749

### Grouse Bike Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/bike-parks/grouse-bike-park
Type: Bike park
Also known as: Grouse Mountain Bike Park, Grouse Mountain bike park, North Vancouver bike park
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Status: seasonal. Grouse Bike Park closed for the 2026 season after 12 October, and Grouse had posted no 2027 opening date or ticket prices by 16 October 2026.
Coordinates: 49.38010, -123.08060
2026 season: Jun 5 to Oct 12, 2026 (ended)
Usual season: June to October, by Grouse's own FAQ.
Trails: 15
Day ticket: $89 per adult (2026)
Rentals: Grouse Mountain rents its own fleet of 60 Norco bikes, sized from 20-inch wheels to XL, at the Rental Outpost just inside the bike park, uphill from the Peak Chalet.
Price from: $89 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park
Summary: Grouse Bike Park on Grouse Mountain in the District of North Vancouver suits riders who want lift-served laps 25 minutes by bus from the SeaBus, with green flow trails for beginners up to Proline features. It runs only from June to October, and in 2026 an adult day ticket cost $89.

Grouse Bike Park opened on Friday 6 June 2025, and Grouse calls it the North Shore's only chairlift-accessed bike park. Cypress plans to open a second one in summer 2027. Gravity Logic built the trails, and the same Whistler firm designed and built the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Riders come up from the base on the Red Skyride and ride every trail down to the Screaming Eagle chairlift, which carries them back to the top.
Beginners start in the Lemon Squeezy learning zone, with its pump track and small wooden features, and move on to the green Tim's Trim and then the blue Oh Deer!. Sooty's Jump Line is one of the park's cornerstone trails, and Grouse says riders need jumping skills for its machine-built jumps. The black Paper Cut follows most of the downhill course from the World Cups Grouse hosted from 2001 to 2003. Grouse's FAQ counts 15 trails plus the learning zone.
In 2026 an adult day ticket cost $89, or $74 for Lower Mainland residents, and a twilight ticket for 4:30 pm to close cost $49. Summer hours ran from 10 am to 8 pm every day between 27 June and 31 August, and in October the park opened at noon on weekdays. An adult paid $459 for the 2026/27 Bike Park Pass+, which covered the rest of 2026 and the whole 2027 season. It came off sale on 12 October.
Riders must be 6 or older and wear a helmet, and Grouse strongly recommends a full-face helmet and pads. E-bikes are allowed for downhill riding only. Bikes stay inside the park boundary, with Mountain Highway the one exception, and riders holding a bike park ticket or pass can come in that way. The Red Skyride has been closed since 28 September 2026 while its 1976 cabins are replaced, and Grouse's FAQ sends riders up the Blue Grouse Gondola whenever the Skyride is shut.

Tips:
- Book a rental online with your ticket, because Grouse takes $10 off rentals booked ahead.
- Call Grouse Bike Park patrol on 604-998-4321 to report an injury or smoke in the park.

Q: Is there a lift-served bike park in North Vancouver?
A: Yes. Grouse Bike Park on Grouse Mountain in the District of North Vancouver runs its trails off the Screaming Eagle chairlift, and Grouse calls it the North Shore's only chairlift-accessed bike park. It runs from June to October.
Q: How much is a Grouse Bike Park ticket?
A: In 2026 an adult day ticket at Grouse Bike Park cost $89, and Lower Mainland residents paid $74. Youth and seniors paid $79 and children aged 6–12 paid $49. Grouse had not posted 2027 prices by 16 October 2026.
Q: When does Grouse Bike Park open?
A: Grouse Bike Park ran from 5 June to 12 October in 2026, and Grouse says its season runs from June until October. Grouse had not posted a 2027 opening date by 16 October 2026.
Q: Are e-bikes allowed at Grouse Bike Park?
A: Yes. Grouse Bike Park allows e-bikes for downhill riding only, and riding uphill or climbing on one is not allowed.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park/faqs https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park/trail-descriptions https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park/bike-safety https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park/bike-rentals https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park/bike-park-interchange https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/grouse-bike-park-officially-opens-for-inaugural-season https://www.grousemountain.com/news/iconic-red-skyride-gets-an-upgrade-with-new-tram-cabins https://web.archive.org/web/20261003032739/https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park https://web.archive.org/web/20260521052545/https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park/buy-bike-day-tickets-rentals https://web.archive.org/web/20260910021950/https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park/buy-twilight-bike-tickets-rentals https://web.archive.org/web/20261012154604/https://www.grousemountain.com/bike-park/buy-2026-27-bike-park-pass https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt236.pdf https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/38556750

### Whistler Mountain Bike Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/bike-parks/whistler-mountain-bike-park
Type: Bike park
Also known as: Whistler Bike Park, WMBP, Whistler Blackcomb Bike Park, Whistler mountain biking
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Status: seasonal. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park closed for the season on 12 October 2026, and Whistler Blackcomb had posted no 2027 opening date or prices by 16 October 2026.
Coordinates: 50.11280, -122.95330
2027 season: May 21 to Oct 11, 2027 (projected from past years)
Usual season: Mid-May to mid-October.
Zones: Fitzsimmons Zone, Garbanzo Zone, Creekside Zone, Peak Zone
Day ticket: $95 per adult (2026)
Rentals: Summit Sport, Evolution Whistler, Black Tie Skis of Whistler
Price from: $95 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/whistler-mountain-bike-park.aspx
Booking: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/bike-park-tickets.aspx
Summary: The Whistler Mountain Bike Park on Whistler Mountain suits riders of every level who want lift-served downhill laps, with four zones of trails graded from Beginner to Pro Line, and it opens only from mid-May to mid-October. In 2026 it ran from 15 May to 12 October, and an adult day ticket booked ahead cost $105 plus tax in the regular season.

Four zones stack up Whistler Mountain. The Fitzsimmons Express lifts riders from Skiers Plaza in the village into the Fitzsimmons Zone, where A-Line, B-Line, Dirt Merchant and Crabapple Hits sit beside the beginner trails. Above it the Garbanzo Express climbs to steeper, rootier ground, and the Creekside Gondola feeds the Creekside Zone from the south end of the valley. Top of the World starts at the summit in the Peak Zone, and riding it takes a separate ticket and a ride on the Peak Express, which ran for bikes from 18 July to 13 September in 2026. Whistler Blackcomb caps the number of riders there each day.
Every trail carries a grade on the park's Trail Progression Scale, which runs from Beginner through Intermediate, Advanced and Experts Only to Pro Line. Freeride trails are machine-built with jumps, drops, gaps and berms, and an orange oval around the difficulty symbol marks them. Hand-built technical trails follow the mountain's rock and roots and carry the symbol with no oval. Whistler Blackcomb's 2026 press kit counts more than 100 trails across the four zones, and the 2025 orientation guide still linked from the park's pages puts the figure at over 120.
The 2026 season opened on Friday 15 May, the day locals call Whismas, with the Fitzsimmons Zone alone. Garbanzo followed on 13 June and Creekside on 20 June, and both closed on 23 September. Two days later the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup downhill took over Creekside's 1199 trail for 25–27 September. Fitzsimmons ran until 12 October, which was Thanksgiving Monday. Crankworx takes over parts of the park for ten days each summer, and Whistler Blackcomb warns of daily trail closures and delayed access while it runs.
Ticket prices in 2026 followed the season. An adult day booked online cost $95 plus tax in spring and fall and $105 from 13 June to 7 September, or $5 more at the window, and the 5-Day and 10-Day passes ($450 and $730 for adults) worked on any unrestricted date. Child tickets start at age 5, and riders who duck a closed trail can lose their pass.

Tips:
- Buy tickets online more than 72 hours ahead, because inside that window they sell only at the guest services window at the base.
- From downtown Vancouver, Epic Rides carries bikes free from Burrard Station from May to October with a reserved bike space, and it never carries e-bikes.
- Bring a helmet, because Whistler Blackcomb requires one for every rider in the bike park and strongly recommends a full-face model.

Q: When does the Whistler Mountain Bike Park open in 2027?
A: Whistler Blackcomb had not posted a 2027 opening date for the Whistler Mountain Bike Park by 16 October 2026. The park has opened on the Friday before Victoria Day every year since 2024, which points to Friday 21 May 2027, and that date stays a projection until Whistler Blackcomb confirms it.
Q: How much is a day ticket at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park?
A: In 2026 an adult (19–64) day ticket at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park cost $105 plus tax booked online from 13 June to 7 September and $95 in spring and fall, and the window charged $5 more. Youth and seniors paid $95 and $85, and children aged 5–12 paid $60 and $55. Whistler Blackcomb had not posted 2027 prices by 16 October 2026.
Q: Is the Whistler Mountain Bike Park open in winter?
A: No. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park runs from mid-May to mid-October, and in 2026 it closed on 12 October. Whistler Blackcomb plans to open for skiing on 20 November 2026.
Q: Where can you rent a downhill bike for the Whistler Mountain Bike Park?
A: Whistler Blackcomb rents downhill bikes from its own shops, including Summit Sport beside the Whistler Gondola, and Evolution Whistler and Black Tie Skis of Whistler rent bikes in the village. In 2026 Whistler Blackcomb took up to 35% off downhill rentals booked ahead for three or more days.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://news.vailresorts.com/whistler-blackcomb-summer-2026 https://news.vailresorts.com/whistler-blackcomb-open-for-2026-summer https://blog.whistlerblackcomb.com/2026/05/whismas-ready-2026-trail-report/ https://blog.whistlerblackcomb.com/2026/05/summer-in-the-alpine-returns-to-whistler-blackcomb/ https://blog.whistlerblackcomb.com/2026/07/crankworx-returns-to-whistler-what-to-know-before-you-go/ https://blog.whistlerblackcomb.com/2026/08/permanent-daylight-savings-what-this-means-for-your-whistler-blackcomb-experience/ https://blog.whistlerblackcomb.com/2025/04/whismas-is-coming-summer-2025-starts-may-16/ https://blog.whistlerblackcomb.com/2024/05/whismas-2024-trail-report/ https://web.archive.org/web/20230130023434/https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/explore-the-park/orientation-guide.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20260618013951/https://www.whistler.com/activities/biking/bike-park/ https://epicrides.ca/bike-shuttle/ https://yvrskylynx.com/prices/38/ https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9372325 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/47941929 https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/bike-park-tickets.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/bike-park-passes.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/explore-the-park/hours-of-operation.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/explore-the-park/orientation-guide.aspx https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/-/aemasset/sitecore/whistler-blackcomb/pdfs/summer-2025/20250521_WB_bike-park-orientation-guide_001.pdf https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/-/aemasset/digital-experience-assets-library/destination-resorts/whistler-blackcomb/mountain-operations/summer-2026/20260521_WB_summer-bike-park_map_001.pdf

## Hikes

### BCMC Trail
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/bcmc-trail
Type: Hike
Also known as: BCMC Route, BCMC, British Columbia Mountaineering Club Trail, BCMC Trail Grouse Mountain
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.36873, -123.09624
Season: Metro Vancouver opens Grouse Mountain Regional Park from 7 am to 4 pm between 16 October and 10 November 2026, and it changes those hours with the daylight.
Getting down: Metro Vancouver lists the BCMC as one of the two ways down from the top of the Grind, and it times the walk down at about two hours.
Toilets: Plan on no toilets between the base and the top.
Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/BCMC
Booking: https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind/download-ticket
Summary: The BCMC Trail in North Vancouver climbs 750 metres in 2.9 km through old-growth and second-growth forest to the top of Grouse Mountain, and it suits fit hikers who want the Grind's challenge on a rougher, more rustic path. Metro Vancouver lets you walk back down it, so the gondola fare is optional, and it stays open while the Grind is closed until 10 November 2026.

The Grind's builders went looking for a steeper line than the British Columbia Mountaineering Club's trail in 1981, and that older club route is the BCMC. Metro Vancouver now runs it as part of Grouse Mountain Regional Park. Steep slopes and rock cliffs line parts of the climb under big trees, and the forest mixes second growth with old growth.
Metro Vancouver gives the BCMC two hours or more for 2.9 km and 750 metres of gain, and it allows the Grind the same. Grouse puts the average at two to 2.5 hours and rates the trail challenging. The path is rougher than the Grind's built staircase, and both trails finish at the same place on the plateau near the Peak Chalet.
While the Grind is shut for maintenance from 13 October to 10 November 2026, Metro Vancouver sends hikers here and asks them to wear shoes with good ankle support and carry warm layers along with plenty of food and water. The park opens from 7 am to 4 pm until 10 November, and Metro Vancouver changes those hours as the days shorten. Grouse runs a timer at the BCMC as it does on the Grind.
The 236 runs from Lonsdale Quay to the base of Grouse Mountain, and drivers pay $2 for three hours or $4 for the day in Metro Vancouver's Lot D (2026). If you walk down to save the Download Ticket, leave about two hours of daylight for it.

Tips:
- Decide before you start whether you'll walk down or ride, and buy the Download Ticket online if you're riding.
- Carry a headlamp from October on, because Metro Vancouver warns that darkness comes quickly under the trees.

Q: Is the BCMC Trail open while the Grouse Grind is closed?
A: Yes. Metro Vancouver keeps the BCMC Trail open during the Grouse Grind's maintenance closure from 13 October to 10 November 2026, and both trails finish at the same place at the top of Grouse Mountain.
Q: Can you hike down the BCMC Trail?
A: Yes. Metro Vancouver lists the BCMC Trail as a way down from the top of Grouse Mountain and times the descent at about two hours. The gondola down costs $20 for ages 13 and up with an online Download Ticket (2026).
Q: How hard is the BCMC Trail?
A: Metro Vancouver rates the BCMC Trail challenging. It climbs 750 metres in 2.9 km on a more rustic path than the Grouse Grind, and Metro Vancouver gives it two hours or more.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the BCMC Trail?
A: No. Metro Vancouver doesn't allow dogs on the BCMC Trail or the Grouse Grind.
Q: How long is the BCMC Trail hike?
A: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks gives BCMC Trail as 2.9 km, 750 m climb, 2 hrs+.
Q: Can you get to BCMC Trail by bus?
A: Yes. The 236 stops at Grouse Mountain (stop 54290).
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/grouse-mountain-regional-park https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/grouse-grind https://www.grousemountain.com/BCMC https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind/faq https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind/download-ticket https://www.grousemountain.com/news/iconic-red-skyride-gets-an-upgrade-with-new-tram-cabins https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt236.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14145140376

### Brandywine Falls
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/brandywine-falls
Type: Hike
Also known as: Brandywine Falls Park, Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, Brandywine Falls Trail, Lava Lake Trail
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Address: Brandywine Falls Park, off Highway 99, 47 km north of Squamish
Coordinates: 50.03702, -123.12183
Season: May to October
Toilets: BC Parks has pit toilets in the day-use and picnic area.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/brandywine-falls-park/
Summary: Brandywine Falls suits anyone on Highway 99 between Squamish and Whistler who wants a big waterfall for a short walk, because BC Parks puts the viewing platform above the 70 m falls 10 to 20 minutes from the parking lot. The trade-off is the winter gate, which shuts after 31 October and leaves you to walk in on trails BC Parks doesn't maintain in winter.

Brandywine Falls drops 70 m, and the viewing platform BC Parks finished in the spring of 2006 sits high on the edge of a volcanic escarpment above it. The walk crosses a covered footbridge over Brandywine Creek and the CN rail line, then runs through forest to the platform. A short path continues to a second view of the falls and on to another over Daisy Lake toward the Black Tusk. Stay behind the fences. BC Parks has shut the lower falls area and calls the canyon extremely unsafe because of unstable slopes and falling rock.
No one is completely sure how the falls got their name, BC Parks says. The explanation it offers has Jack Nelson and Bob Mollison surveying for the Howe Sound and Northern Railway when they bet a bottle of brandy on who could estimate the height of the falls more closely. A chain measurement made Mollison the winner, and Nelson named the falls Brandywine. The park tripled in size in 2010 to take in habitat for red-legged frogs, which the province blue-lists as a species at risk, and the falls lie inside the traditional territory the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) describes on its land page.
Two longer trails start here. The Lava Lake Trail runs 2.7 km from the footbridge through pine forest and past small lakes to the north end of the park, and a 1.5 km section of the Sea to Sky Trail leads from the falls trail to the Whistler Bungee bridge over the Cheakamus River. Cyclists use both, so listen for bikes behind you. E-bikes aren't allowed on any trail in the park, and in winter BC Parks rates the trails good beginner snowshoe ground.

Tips:
- Bring drinking water, since BC Parks has none in the park.
- Look and listen for trains at the CN rail crossing on the way to the falls.
- In the off-season, park only where it's legal and leave the gate clear, because BC Parks tows illegally parked cars.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service before you go, since wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans.

Q: How long is the walk to Brandywine Falls?
A: BC Parks says the walk to the viewing platform takes 10 to 20 minutes one way, across a covered footbridge and the CN rail line.
Q: Is Brandywine Falls open in winter?
A: Yes, on foot. BC Parks closes the gate in the off-season and doesn't maintain the trails in winter, so you walk in on unmaintained trails.
Q: Can you go to the bottom of Brandywine Falls?
A: No. BC Parks bars access to the lower falls area and calls the canyon extremely unsafe because of unstable slopes and falling rock.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Brandywine Falls?
A: Yes, on a leash. BC Parks keeps dogs leashed at all times and out of beach areas and park buildings at Brandywine Falls Park.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/brandywine-falls-park/ https://bcparks.ca/page-data/brandywine-falls-park/page-data.json https://bcparks.api.gov.bc.ca/api/public-advisories/items?filters%5BprotectedAreas%5D%5Borcs%5D%5B%24eq%5D=242&pagination%5Blimit%5D=100 https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/brandywine_falls_park_map_d333bdba17.pdf https://www.squamish.net/about-our-nation/our-land/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.lbsar.com/education https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/92811651 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1076384438

### Dog Mountain
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/dog-mountain
Type: Hike
Also known as: Dog Mountain Trail, Dog Mountain Mount Seymour, First Lake and Dog Mountain, Dog Mountain snowshoe
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: End of Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.36751, -122.94921
Season: all year
Day-use pass: Needed Jan 9 to Mar 29, 2026 (ended)
Getting down: Dog Mountain is an out-and-back, so you return the way you came.
Toilets: BC Parks lists flush toilets at the Mount Seymour trailhead at the end of the road, where the Dog Mountain Trail begins.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/
Booking: https://reserve.bcparks.ca/dayuse/
Summary: Dog Mountain on Mount Seymour in North Vancouver suits families and snowshoers who want a short forest walk past First Lake to a viewpoint over Greater Vancouver, and BC Parks gives it 1 km to the lake and 2 km more to the top. On peak winter days you'll need a free BC Parks day-use pass to park in the backcountry lots, and BC Parks releases them at 7 am two days ahead.

The Dog Mountain Trail starts just northwest of the chairlift at the north end of the top parking lot and climbs gently through dense subalpine old-growth fir to First Lake. At the junction there it turns west for Dog Mountain, whose summit looks over Greater Vancouver and the Seymour River valley. BC Parks rates the hike moderate and allows 30 minutes to the lake and 40 more to the top.
BC Parks' hiking page calls the elevation change minimal, and its trail report of 29 September 2026 counts the round trip at 4 km with 130 metres of elevation change. That report also says Metro Vancouver manages the trail itself as part of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. On the way back you can swing around First Lake on the First Lake Loop, which rejoins the Mount Seymour Main Trail.
Snowshoers and winter hikers use a marked winter route to Dog Mountain, which BC Parks shows on its Mount Seymour winter map. From November to April, backcountry visitors park in lot P1 or Lower P5, and on peak days those lots need a free BC Parks day-use pass. In 2025/26 BC Parks required passes every day from 19 December to 4 January and on weekends and holidays from 9 January to 29 March. It hadn't posted the 2026/27 dates by 16 October 2026.
You can get a pass only from the BC Parks day-use website, starting at 7 am two days before your visit. Cell service at the park is limited, so save the pass to your phone or print it. Mt Seymour Resort pass holders and riders on the resort's shuttle are exempt. Check the BC Parks trail conditions report and Avalanche Canada before a winter trip, and remember that Mount Seymour Road's gate shuts overnight from 10 pm to 7 am in winter.

Tips:
- Set an alarm for 7 am two days before a winter weekend visit, when BC Parks opens that day's passes.
- Pick the slot that fits your plans, because the morning pass covers only 7 am to noon and the afternoon pass noon to 4 pm.
- Check BC Parks' trail conditions report before you go and make sure everyone in your group has the gear the conditions call for.

Q: Do you need a day-use pass for Dog Mountain?
A: Sometimes. BC Parks requires a free vehicle day-use pass for Mount Seymour's lots P1 and Lower P5 in the peak winter season, which in 2025/26 meant every day from 19 December to 4 January and weekends and holidays from 9 January to 29 March. Passes open at 7 am two days before your visit.
Q: How long is the Dog Mountain hike?
A: BC Parks gives Dog Mountain 1 km to First Lake and 2 km more to the summit, one way, with 30 minutes to the lake and 40 minutes on to the top. Its September 2026 trail report counts the round trip at 4 km with 130 metres of elevation change.
Q: Can you hike Dog Mountain in winter?
A: Yes. BC Parks marks a winter route to Dog Mountain on its Mount Seymour winter map, and from November to April backcountry visitors park in lots P1 and Lower P5. Check Avalanche Canada and the BC Parks trail report before you go.
Q: Are dogs allowed on Dog Mountain?
A: Yes, on a leash. BC Parks requires pets on leash throughout Mount Seymour Park, and it says the backcountry isn't suitable for dogs.
Q: When is the season for Dog Mountain?
A: Dog Mountain is in season from all year. BC Parks marks a winter route to Dog Mountain on its Mount Seymour winter map, so the hike works in every season.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ENV0037-001067 https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/ https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/hiking/ https://bcparks.ca/reservations/day-use-passes/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_trail_report_551fa058ae.pdf https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_winter_park_map_2488f26357.pdf https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/mount_seymour_parking_map_62573de964.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/dog-mountain-trail-directions.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4395581182

### Elfin Lakes
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/elfin-lakes
Type: Hike
Also known as: Elfin Lakes Trail, Diamond Head trail, Paul Ridge, Red Heather Meadows, Garibaldi Park Diamond Head
Region: Squamish
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Address: Diamond Head parking lot, end of Garibaldi Park Road, 16 km from Highway 99
Coordinates: 49.75020, -123.05310
Season: BC Parks says the alpine flowers bloom in July and August.
Day-use pass: Needed Jun 12 to Oct 12, 2026 (ended)
Toilets: BC Parks keeps pit toilets at the Diamond Head trailhead and at the Red Heather and Elfin Lakes shelters, and it supplies toilet paper only at trailheads.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/garibaldi-park/diamond-head-area/
Booking: https://reserve.bcparks.ca/dayuse/
Summary: Elfin Lakes suits hikers and cyclists who want a long, open ridge walk in Garibaldi Park above Squamish, and BC Parks puts the lakes 11 km from the Diamond Head lot with 600 m of elevation change and three to five hours one way. The trade-off is a 16 km drive up a road where BC Parks makes chains mandatory from October through May.

Turn off Highway 99 onto Mamquam Road 4 km north of downtown Squamish, then follow it through Quest University and up Garibaldi Park Road to the Diamond Head lot at 914 m. BC Parks' trail sheet for 2026 recommends a 4x4 for the gravel and potholes on the upper road. From the lot an old road climbs 5 km and 450 m to Red Heather Meadows, where a day-use shelter has a wood stove in winter. The next 6 km gain another 250 m along Paul Ridge to Elfin Lakes, and Columnar Peak, the Gargoyles, Opal Cone and the Mamquam Icefield come into view.
Elfin Lakes has a 33-bunk overnight shelter and a campground with 35 tent platforms, and both need a reservation all year. BC Parks lets bikes and Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes ride the main trail from the lot to the shelter and no farther. In 2026 a free vehicle day-use pass was required at the Diamond Head trailhead on Fridays to Mondays and holidays from 12 June to 12 October, with designated space for 55 vehicles.
The Mamquam River drainage around Diamond Head lies inside the traditional territory the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) describes on its land page. In September and October BC Parks reports high black bear activity here, especially around Red Heather. From mid-November the area turns into Garibaldi Park's main winter ground, with an orange-poled ski and snowshoe route from Red Heather that calls for avalanche gear and training.

Tips:
- In the summer pass window, book the free vehicle pass at reserve.bcparks.ca at 7 am two days before your visit and screenshot it, since cell service in the park is limited.
- Carry chains from October through May even when the road looks bare, because BC Parks requires them.
- Bring your own toilet paper. BC Parks stocks it only at trailheads.
- Carry bear spray in September and October, when BC Parks reports high black bear activity around Red Heather.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service before you go, since wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans.

Q: How long is the hike to Elfin Lakes?
A: BC Parks puts Elfin Lakes 11 km from the Diamond Head parking lot, with 600 m of elevation change and three to five hours one way.
Q: Do you need a day-use pass for Elfin Lakes?
A: Yes, in summer. In 2026 BC Parks required a free vehicle pass at the Diamond Head trailhead on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and holidays from 12 June to 12 October, released online at 7 am two days ahead.
Q: Can you bike to Elfin Lakes?
A: Yes. BC Parks allows bicycles and Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on the main trail from the parking lot to the Elfin Lakes shelter and no farther.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Elfin Lakes?
A: No. BC Parks prohibits dogs and other pets in Garibaldi Park, with an exception for accredited guide and service dogs whose handlers carry proof.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Garibaldi Lake
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/garibaldi-lake
Type: Hike
Also known as: Garibaldi Lake Trail, Rubble Creek trail, Taylor Meadows, Garibaldi Park Garibaldi Lake
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Address: Rubble Creek parking lot, off Highway 99 just past the Rubble Creek Bridge, 37 km north of Squamish
Coordinates: 49.95770, -123.12060
Season: BC Parks' park brochure warns that snow can linger in the alpine until well into July, and its park page says the alpine flowers bloom in July and August.
Day-use pass: Needed Jun 12 to Oct 12, 2026 (ended)
Toilets: BC Parks has pit toilets at the trailhead and at the 6.5 km junction, plus pit toilets with the day shelters at Garibaldi Lake and Taylor Meadows.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/garibaldi-park/black-tusk-garibaldi-lake-area/
Booking: https://reserve.bcparks.ca/dayuse/
Summary: Garibaldi Lake suits fit hikers who want the glacier-fed lake at the heart of Garibaldi Park between Squamish and Whistler, 9 km from the Rubble Creek parking lot on BC Parks' current pages. The trade-off is a steep first 6 km that gains 770 m before the trail eases toward the lake.

Turn off Highway 99 just past the Rubble Creek Bridge, 37 km north of Squamish and 19 km south of Whistler, and a paved road leads to the Rubble Creek parking lot. BC Parks' trail sheet, updated 19 May 2026, rates the climb from the lot to the Taylor Meadows junction at the 6.5 km mark steep, with 770 m of gain and a pit toilet at the junction. Keep on toward Garibaldi Lake Campground for 3 km and 130 m more. Taylor Meadows sits 1.5 km and 180 m up the other branch, and the campground at the lake has 50 tent sites and four day-use cooking shelters.
A geological feature called the Barrier holds the lake up, and BC Parks treats the ground below and beside it as a civil defence zone. It asks you not to camp or linger as you pass through, and nobody may stay overnight at or near the parking lot. BC Parks allows swimming in Garibaldi Lake and warns that its glacier-fed water stays extremely cold all year.
In 2026 BC Parks required a free vehicle pass at Rubble Creek on Fridays to Mondays and holidays from 12 June to 12 October, with designated space for 200 vehicles plus roadside parking. Without a car, Parkbus runs a summer coach from 1025 Dunsmuir Street in downtown Vancouver to the trailhead with the park pass included, and its next season's dates weren't on sale on 16 October 2026. The whole valley lies inside the traditional territory the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) describes on its land page, which reaches past Whistler to where the Soo and Green rivers meet.

Tips:
- In the summer pass window, book the vehicle pass at 7 am two days before your visit, and make sure your BC Parks account is verified first.
- Stay on the main trail. BC Parks says shortcutting the switchbacks can kick debris down the steep slope onto hikers below.
- Treat any water you drink from the lake or streams, since BC Parks supplies none on the trail.
- Leave no valuables in the car at Rubble Creek, because BC Parks warns of thieves in Garibaldi Park.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service before you go, since wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans.

Q: How long is the Garibaldi Lake hike?
A: BC Parks puts Garibaldi Lake Campground 9 km from the Rubble Creek parking lot on its area page, with 770 m of gain to the junction its trail sheet places at 6.5 km and 130 m more to the lake. Its 2002 park brochure gives 9.5 km and 3 to 5 hours one way, so allow for the longer distance.
Q: Do you need a day-use pass for Garibaldi Lake?
A: Yes, in summer. In 2026 BC Parks required a free vehicle pass at the Rubble Creek trailhead on Fridays to Mondays and holidays from 12 June to 12 October, released online at 7 am two days before your visit.
Q: Can you camp at Garibaldi Lake?
A: Yes, with a reservation. BC Parks requires bookings all year for Garibaldi Lake Campground and its 50 tent sites, and it prohibits camping or staying overnight at or near the parking lot.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Garibaldi Lake?
A: No. BC Parks prohibits dogs and other pets in Garibaldi Park, except accredited guide and service dogs whose handlers carry proof.
Q: Can you swim in Garibaldi Lake?
A: Yes. BC Parks allows swimming at Garibaldi Lake and warns that the glacier-fed water is extremely cold all year.
Q: Can you get to Garibaldi Lake by bus?
A: Yes. The Parkbus Garibaldi Lake stops at Rubble Creek trailhead, on Parkbus's seasonal coach from 1025 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver.
Q: Is Garibaldi Lake open now?
A: Taylor Meadows Campground and its day-use area close every year from 1 September to 31 October for black bear activity, and BC Parks lets hikers pass through. BC Parks posted no closure on the Garibaldi Lake trail itself on 16 October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Grouse Grind
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/grouse-grind
Type: Hike
Also known as: Grouse Grind Trail, The Grind, Grouse Grind hike, Mother Nature's Stairmaster
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
Status: temporarily-closed. Metro Vancouver closed the Grouse Grind on 13 October 2026 for annual maintenance and trail upgrades, and the closure holds seven days a week until 10 November. Grouse Mountain says the trail reopens on 11 November. The BCMC Trail stays open meanwhile and tops out at the same place.
Coordinates: 49.37122, -123.09843
Season: Metro Vancouver decides when the Grind opens and closes.
Getting down: Metro Vancouver bans hiking down the Grind, because falling rock and crowding on its narrow sections make downhill traffic dangerous and descending boots damage the trail.
Toilets: The Grind has no toilets or outhouses anywhere along it.
Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind
Booking: https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind/download-ticket
Summary: The Grouse Grind in North Vancouver climbs 800 metres in 2.5 km up the face of Grouse Mountain, and it suits fit hikers who want a steep, short workout with the city spread out at the top. Metro Vancouver bans hiking back down, so plan on a $20 gondola ride, and the trail is closed for maintenance until 10 November 2026.

Mountaineers who wanted a steeper training climb than the British Columbia Mountaineering Club's trail began the Grind in 1981. They followed animal paths up the face of Grouse Mountain and finished the route in the winter of 1983. It took its name in the early 1990s with the first Grouse Grind Mountain Run, and Grouse now counts more than 100,000 hikers on it each year.
Grouse counts 2,830 steps between a base at 290 metres and the top at 1,090 metres. Metro Vancouver gives the climb two hours or more, and it says two to 2.5 hours is the average for hikers in good shape. Quarter markers break the trail up, and Grouse warns that the second and third quarters are the steepest. The forest closes over almost all of it, so the view waits until you step out onto the plateau beside the Peak Chalet.
The trail is narrow, and faster climbers chasing a personal best will pass you on the left. Grouse asks everyone to keep right and keep music low, and it says early mornings are the least busy time on weekends and weekdays alike. Swipe a Grind Timer card at the bottom and again at the top if you want your time on the board in the Peak Chalet.
Winter usually shuts the Grind. Metro Vancouver closes it most years once the steps ice up, and this fall's maintenance closure runs from 13 October to 10 November 2026 before Grouse reopens the trail on 11 November. Check Metro Vancouver's Grind page on the morning you go, because heavy rain or high winds can also close it for short spells.
The 236 runs from Lonsdale Quay to the Grouse Mountain stop at the base, so you can leave the car behind. Metro Vancouver's park page prices Lot D at $2 for three hours or $4 for the day (October 2026). Grouse Mountain lists $10 for three hours or $12 for the day at the base lots on its getting-here page, which names no lot letters (2026). Check the sign at the machine before you pay. Carry at least a litre of water along with a snack, a warm layer, a rain shell and a headlamp, and pack everything out, since the trail has no garbage cans.

Tips:
- Buy the Download Ticket online before you start the climb, because Grouse prices it lower online than at the mountain.
- Bring a dry shirt for the gondola ride down, which Grouse itself suggests on busy days.
- Metro Vancouver hangs defibrillators at the trail's quarter markers while it's open and takes them down for the winter.
- Pace yourself through the first quarter, which Grouse calls the longest but least steep.

Q: Can you hike down the Grouse Grind?
A: No. Metro Vancouver doesn't allow downhill hiking on the Grouse Grind. Ride the Blue Grouse Gondola down with a Download Ticket, which costs $20 online for ages 13 and up in 2026, or walk down the BCMC Trail.
Q: When does the Grouse Grind reopen?
A: The Grouse Grind reopens on 11 November 2026, according to Grouse Mountain, after Metro Vancouver's maintenance closure from 13 October to 10 November. The BCMC Trail stays open in the meantime.
Q: How long does the Grouse Grind take?
A: Metro Vancouver gives the Grouse Grind two hours or more for 2.5 km and 800 metres of climbing. Hikers in good shape average two to 2.5 hours.
Q: Is the Grouse Grind open in winter?
A: Usually not. Metro Vancouver closes the Grouse Grind most winters once snow and ice make it too hazardous, and Grouse Mountain treats it as a spring-to-fall hike.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the Grouse Grind?
A: No. Dogs aren't allowed on the Grouse Grind or at the top of Grouse Mountain, and Grouse makes no exceptions.
Q: Can you get to Grouse Grind by bus?
A: Yes. The 236 stops at Grouse Mountain (stop 54290).
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Joffre Lakes
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/joffre-lakes
Type: Hike
Also known as: Joffre Lakes Park, Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, Upper Joffre Lake, Joffre Lakes Trail
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Address: Joffre Lakes Park parking lot, Highway 99 (Duffey Lake Road) east of Pemberton
Coordinates: 50.36950, -122.49870
Season: June to October
Day-use pass: Needed May 11 to Oct 25, 2026 (confirmed)
Toilets: BC Parks has four pit toilets at the main parking lot, two in the overflow lot and one at Middle Joffre Lake, plus two urine-diversion toilets at Upper Joffre Lake.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/joffre-lakes-park/
Booking: https://reserve.bcparks.ca/dayuse/
Summary: Joffre Lakes Park, on Highway 99 east of Pemberton, suits hikers who want to climb past three glacier-fed lakes to Upper Joffre Lake beneath the Matier Glacier, about 400 m above the parking lot by BC Parks' figure. The trade-off is access, because in 2026 BC Parks required a free trail pass for every hiker from May to late October and closed the park during two reconnection periods for the Líl̓wat Nation and N'Quatqua.

The Lower Joffre Lake viewpoint is a five-minute walk from the parking lot. From there the trail climbs through old-growth hemlock and spruce and along talus slopes toward Middle Joffre Lake, where it steepens. The last stretch to Upper Joffre Lake turns narrower and rougher and ends under the Matier Glacier and the 2,721 m Joffre Peak. BC Parks puts Upper Joffre Lake Campground 4.5 km from the lot and the gain to the upper lake at about 400 m. It traces the lakes' colour to glacial silt suspended in the water.
Joffre Lakes Park lies within the unceded territories of the Líl̓wat Nation and N'Quatqua, and BC Parks manages it collaboratively with both Nations. In 2026 BC Parks closed the park to recreational visitors from 20 to 27 June for National Indigenous Peoples Day and summer solstice celebrations, and from 8 to 30 September for fall harvesting celebrations and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Líl̓wat Nation, in a letter N'Quatqua also signed, had identified longer reconnection periods, including 23 August to 5 October, which it says it requires "so our people can harvest, hold ceremony, teach our children on the land." Political Chief Dean Nelson said the Nation's dates "were not requests."
Every hiker needed a trail pass each day from 11 May to 25 October 2026 outside the closures, and BC Parks manages the park for 500 visitors a day. Passes are free online at 7 am two days before your visit, up to four per booking, and children 12 and under with a parent or guardian holding a pass don't need one. From 22 September 2026 booking needs a BC Parks account with a verified identity. From November to the end of May BC Parks expects severe winter conditions here, and only experienced, properly equipped visitors should go.

Tips:
- Download or print your pass before you leave Pemberton, because BC Parks says there's no cell service in the park.
- Bring your own toilet paper. BC Parks doesn't supply it at Joffre Lakes.
- Park only in the designated lots, since BC Parks bans parking along the edge of Highway 99 and tows illegally parked cars.
- Check BC Parks' advisories before planning a 2027 visit, because the province announced the 2026 closure dates on 7 May.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service before you go, since wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans.

Q: Do you need a pass for Joffre Lakes?
A: Yes, in season. In 2026 BC Parks required a free day-use trail pass for every hiker daily from 11 May to 25 October, released online at 7 am two days ahead, and children 12 and under with a pass-holding parent or guardian needed none.
Q: When is Joffre Lakes closed?
A: In 2026 BC Parks closed Joffre Lakes Park to visitors from 20 to 27 June and from 8 to 30 September for reconnection periods with the Líl̓wat Nation and N'Quatqua. The Líl̓wat Nation had asked for longer closures, including 23 August to 5 October.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Joffre Lakes?
A: No. BC Parks has banned dogs and other pets from Joffre Lakes Park since May 2018.
Q: Can you swim in Joffre Lakes?
A: BC Parks advises against it. The glacier-fed lakes are very cold, and BC Parks has no lifeguards on duty in any of its parks.
Q: Can you hike Joffre Lakes in winter?
A: Yes, with winter gear and avalanche training. BC Parks keeps the park open all year and expects severe winter conditions from November to the end of May. It recommends microspikes or snowshoes along with avalanche rescue gear.
Q: How long is the Joffre Lakes hike?
A: BC Parks gives Joffre Lakes as 4.5 km from the parking lot to Upper Joffre Lake Campground, approximately 400 m from the parking lot to Upper Joffre Lake.
Q: Do you need a day-use pass for Joffre Lakes?
A: Yes. Joffre Lakes needs a free BC Parks day-use pass from May 11 to Oct 25, 2026. BC Parks releases free trail passes online at 7 am two days before your visit, one for each hiker and up to four per booking each day. From 22 September 2026 you need a BC Parks account with a verified identity to book.
Q: When is the season for Joffre Lakes?
A: Joffre Lakes is in season from June to October. BC Parks keeps the park open all year and expects severe winter conditions from November to the end of May, when only experienced, properly equipped visitors should go.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Lighthouse Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/lighthouse-park
Type: Hike
Also known as: Lighthouse Park trails, Lighthouse Park hike, Point Atkinson Lighthouse walk, Lighthouse Park West Vancouver
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: Beacon Lane off Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.33715, -123.26302
Season: all year
Toilets: West Van keeps two portable toilets in the parking lot near the Birdsong Path entrance and two more near the Beacon Lane entrance.
Website: https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/lighthouse-park
Summary: Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver suits walkers of most fitness levels who want short trails through old-growth coastal forest to a viewpoint over the Point Atkinson Lighthouse, and West Van opens it from 7 am to 10 pm every day. The small Beacon Lane lot charges all year and fills quickly in good weather, so come early or take a 250 bus signed Horseshoe Bay.

West Van says the Lighthouse Park trails are all fairly short and suit people of varying fitness levels, and it warns that some are challenging enough to need good walking shoes or hiking boots. The park covers about 75 hectares and protects one of the remaining old-growth coastal forests in the Lower Mainland. West Van's November 2025 trail map shows the network running from the Beacon Lane lot down to the shore at Juniper Point and the lighthouse viewpoint.
The light station grounds at Point Atkinson are closed to the public, so follow the trail map to the viewpoint that looks across at the tower. Birdsong Path follows part of Juniper Loop as the park's newer accessible trail, and it's the one path where dogs must stay on a short leash. The waters off the park are a Rockfish Protection Area.
Lighthouse Park keeps the same hours all winter, from 7 am to 10 pm, and its pay parking runs in every season. A 250 signed Horseshoe Bay stops on Marine Drive at Beacon Lane. The 250 trips signed Dundarave end at 25th Street, so check the sign before you board. From the stop, follow Beacon Lane and the signs to the park entrance.
The Lighthouse Park Preservation Society counts birds on the first Sunday of each month. Its fall 2026 schedule meets at the Birdsong Path entrance at 8:30 am on 1 November and 9 am on 6 December.

Tips:
- Use the toilets in the parking lot before you set off, since West Van lists none out on the trails.
- Leave the tour bus behind, because West Van allows no buses down Water Lane or into the park's lot.
- On Marine Drive toward Horseshoe Bay, turn left onto Beacon Lane and follow the signs to the lot.

Q: How long are the trails in Lighthouse Park?
A: West Van publishes no distances for the Lighthouse Park trails. It describes them as fairly short and suited to varying fitness levels, with some challenging sections.
Q: Can you walk to the Point Atkinson Lighthouse?
A: No. The light station grounds at Point Atkinson in Lighthouse Park are closed to the public, and a viewpoint on the park's trails looks across to the tower.
Q: Are dogs allowed off leash in Lighthouse Park?
A: Yes. West Van allows well-behaved dogs off leash on the Lighthouse Park trails if they stay on them. On Birdsong Path dogs need a leash of two metres or less.
Q: How do you get to Lighthouse Park by bus?
A: Take a 250 signed Horseshoe Bay along Marine Drive to the Beacon Lane stop, then follow Beacon Lane to Lighthouse Park. The 250 trips signed Dundarave turn back at 25th Street.
Q: When is the season for Lighthouse Park?
A: Lighthouse Park is in season from all year. West Van opens Lighthouse Park from 7 am to 10 pm every day of the year, and its pay parking runs year-round too.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/lighthouse-park https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Lighthouse%20Park%20Trail%20Map%20-%20Nov%202025.pdf https://westvancouver.ca/climate-environment/plants-animals-insects/bears-coyotes-other-wildlife https://lpps.ca/ https://lpps.ca/park-maps-rules https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt250.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2410232397 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4230867220

### Twin Falls Loop at Lynn Canyon
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/lynn-canyon-loop
Type: Hike
Also known as: Lynn Canyon loop, Twin Falls Loop Trail, Twin Falls Bridge Loop Trail, Lynn Canyon suspension bridge loop, Thirty Foot Pool
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Address: Lynn Canyon Park, Peters Road, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.34390, -123.01807
Season: all year
Toilets: The public washrooms at the Lynn Canyon Café building stay open all year.
Website: https://ecologycentre.ca/trail-information/
Summary: The Twin Falls loop in Lynn Canyon Park suits families and short-stay visitors who want a rainforest walk over the free suspension bridge and back across Lynn Creek at Twin Falls, and the District of North Vancouver's park map gives it 1 km and 35 minutes. Stay out of the creek below, because the District says more than 40 lives have been lost in the canyon over 50 years and it strongly advises against cliff jumping.

The suspension bridge is a two-minute walk from the main parking lot down about 30 steps. Cross it and turn right, and the Twin Falls loop drops into the forest to cross Lynn Creek on Twin Falls Bridge above two waterfalls. Climb the stairs on the far side, turn right again and follow the trail back up to the lot. The District's park map gives the Twin Falls Bridge Loop 1 km and 35 minutes, and the Ecology Centre says the whole loop takes 45 minutes at most.
Look down into the pool below Twin Falls, because it marks the farthest point salmon can swim up Lynn Creek. For a longer outing, turn left after the suspension bridge and walk about 20 minutes to Thirty Foot Pool, where the creek leaves the narrow canyon for a broader bed. The park map gives the bridge to Thirty Foot Pool and back 1 km and 25 minutes. Stairs beside the pool lead up to a loop that brings you back to the suspension bridge.
Enjoy the pools from the trail. In July 2025 the District's rangers and firefighters made repeated rescues of cliff jumpers, and the District warns that the water is icy enough for hypothermia to set in very quickly and that its levels can change fast. It installed new warning signs aimed at younger visitors the same month.
Parking in the main lot is free in winter, since the District charges $3 an hour only between 1 March and 31 October. The Ecology Centre at the park opens on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm and on weekends from noon, and admission is by donation. Pick up its $3 self-guided trail brochure for a 15 to 30 minute walk with 22 stops behind the building.

Tips:
- Take the 227 from Phibbs Exchange to Peters Road at Duval Road and walk five minutes, or ride the 228 from Lonsdale Quay to Lynn Valley Road at Peters Road and walk 15 minutes down Peters Road.
- Use the free east lot off the north end of Lillooet Road when the main lot fills.
- Wear hiking shoes, because the Ecology Centre says the canyon trails are often rough and muddy.

Q: How long is the Twin Falls loop at Lynn Canyon?
A: The District of North Vancouver's Lynn Canyon Park map gives the Twin Falls Bridge Loop Trail 1 km and 35 minutes. The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre says the whole loop takes 45 minutes at most.
Q: Can you cliff jump at Lynn Canyon?
A: The District of North Vancouver strongly advises against cliff jumping at Lynn Canyon. The water is icy enough for hypothermia to set in very quickly, and more than 40 lives have been lost in the canyon over the last 50 years.
Q: Can you take a stroller on the Lynn Canyon loop?
A: No. The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre says the suspension bridge and the park trails aren't wheelchair or stroller accessible, and about 30 steps lead down to the bridge.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the Twin Falls loop?
A: Yes. Dogs must be leashed north of Twin Falls Bridge in Lynn Canyon Park and may be off leash under control on the trails south of it.
Q: When is the season for Twin Falls Loop at Lynn Canyon?
A: Twin Falls Loop at Lynn Canyon is in season from all year. The District opens Lynn Canyon Park from dawn to dusk every day.
Q: Can you get to Twin Falls Loop at Lynn Canyon by bus?
A: Yes. The 227 stops at Peters Rd at Duval Rd (stops 54215 and 54239), 5 minutes on foot from the start.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://ecologycentre.ca/trail-information/ https://ecologycentre.ca/plan-your-visit/ https://ecologycentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Lynn-Canyon-Park-Map-2021.pdf https://www.dnv.org/news/safety-reminder-cliff-jumping-at-lynn-canyon-park https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/managing-parking-demand-our-parks https://www.dnv.org/advisories https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt227.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt228.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/172952499 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1844531736

### Lynn Loop at Lynn Headwaters
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/lynn-headwaters
Type: Hike
Also known as: Lynn Headwaters, Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, Lynn Loop, Lynn Loop Trail, Norvan Falls
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Address: Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.36031, -123.02769
Season: all year
Getting down: With the upper Lynn Loop bridge closed, Metro Vancouver asks hikers to take another route or be ready to retrace their steps, so treat the loop as an out-and-back for now.
Toilets: Pit toilets stand near the main entrance by the picnic area.
Website: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lynn-headwaters-regional-park
Summary: The Lynn Loop at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver suits families and easy-going hikers who want a creekside forest walk at the top of Lynn Valley Road, and Metro Vancouver gives it 5.2 km and two hours return. A damaged bridge on the loop's upper section is closed in October 2026, so plan to walk back the way you came.

Metro Vancouver rates the Lynn Loop Trail easy and suitable for families. Its park map gives the loop 5.2 km and two hours return from the hiker registration kiosk and notes one steep section. The lower part of the loop runs beside Lynn Creek, which you can see from the trail. For a longer easy walk, the Lynn Loop and Cedars Mill option stays on the creekside trail as far as the Third Debris Chute and comes back the same way, and the park map gives it 7.8 km and three hours.
Hikers ready for a full day carry on up the Headwaters Trail to Norvan Falls, which Metro Vancouver rates intermediate at 13.8 km and six hours return. Check the advisory for the closed bridge on the Headwaters Trail before you set out, because Metro Vancouver says the creek there can't be crossed safely during or after heavy rain. Beyond the falls the park map marks routes to Lynn Lake and Coliseum Mountain for experienced hikers only, and the Hanes Valley route starts nearby.
Hanes Valley runs 14.8 km one way from the park entrance over to Grouse Mountain on steep unmarked scree with creek crossings, and Metro Vancouver usually closes it with the rest of the backcountry once winter sets in. When Metro Vancouver closed the backcountry in October 2023, the North Shore News reported that the area turns treacherous in winter with fast-changing conditions and avalanche risk. North Shore Rescue's team leader called crossing into the closed area a matter of life and death.
The 228 ends at Underwood Avenue and Evelyn Street in Lynn Valley, and Metro Vancouver puts the park entrance about 1.5 km from the bus stop. Drivers can use the gravel lots and the marked roadside spaces while the paved lot is closed for construction, and parking is free from October to March. Bike racks stand at the main entrance, and bikes may use only the Connector Trail inside the park.

Tips:
- Start at the hiker registration and safety kiosk at the entrance, which the park map uses as the starting point for every trail time.
- Come in winter for free parking, since Metro Vancouver charges $3.25 an hour or $18.50 a day only from 1 April to 30 September (2026 rates).
- Bring the dog on the Lower Lynn Loop, where Metro Vancouver lets dogs off leash under control.

Q: How long is the Lynn Loop at Lynn Headwaters?
A: Metro Vancouver's park map gives the Lynn Loop Trail at Lynn Headwaters 5.2 km and two hours return from the park entrance. It rates the trail easy and notes one steep section.
Q: Is the Lynn Loop open?
A: Partly. A bridge on the upper Lynn Loop Trail at Lynn Headwaters is closed for structural damage in October 2026, and Metro Vancouver says the streambed bypass suits advanced hikers only. Most hikers should walk back the way they came.
Q: Do you pay for parking at Lynn Headwaters?
A: Only in summer. Metro Vancouver charges $3.25 an hour or $18.50 a day at Lynn Headwaters from 1 April to 30 September (2026 rates).
Q: Can I hike Hanes Valley from Lynn Headwaters?
A: Only as an experienced hiker. Metro Vancouver lists Hanes Valley as a 14.8 km one-way route over steep unmarked scree with creek crossings, and it usually closes the route for the winter.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Lynn Headwaters?
A: Yes. Dogs may be leash optional under control on the Lower Lynn Loop and Cedars Mill trails at Lynn Headwaters, and they must be leashed on every other trail.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lynn-headwaters-regional-park https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/Documents/lynn-headwaters-regional-park-map.pdf https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/Lists/ParkAdvisories/Attachments/1706/LYN%20bridge%20closure%20MAP_Oct2026.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt228.pdf https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/lynn-headwaters-backcountry-trails-closed-for-winter-7760043 https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind/faq https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12242474233 https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16894406

### Mount Gardner
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/mount-gardner
Type: Hike
Also known as: Mt. Gardner, Mount Gardner Trails, Mt Gardner Bowen Island
Region: Howe Sound
Municipality: Bowen Island Municipality
Address: Trailhead at Bowen Pit Road, off Mount Gardner Road by Killarney Lake, Bowen Island
Coordinates: 49.39050, -123.36580
Season: Recreation Sites and Trails BC listed the Mount Gardner Trails as open with no advisories on 16 October 2026 and publishes no seasonal closure.
Toilets: Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists no toilet on the Mount Gardner Trails.
Website: https://bowenislandtrailsociety.ca/resources/
Summary: Mount Gardner suits hikers who want a full climb they can reach on foot from the Bowen Island ferry, with two helicopter platforms at the north summit looking toward Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast. The trade-off is a long day, since Tourism Bowen Island tells you to budget five to seven hours for the round trip from the ferry terminal.

Mount Gardner is the highest point on Bowen Island, at 719 m by Tourism Bowen Island's figure. Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists the Mount Gardner Trails as a 17 km provincial recreation trail through second-growth forest, and the Bowen Island Trail Society, which maintains them, describes a technical trail system. At the north summit one helicopter platform faces south over Vancouver, with Mount Baker showing on a clear day, and the other looks north to the Sunshine Coast.
The BC Ferries boat from Horseshoe Bay lands at Snug Cove, and Recreation Sites and Trails BC puts the main trailhead about 3 km from the terminal at Bowen Pit Road, off Mount Gardner Road by Killarney Lake. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays TransLink's 282 leaves Snug Cove at 9:20 am and reaches Mt Gardner Rd at Killarney Lake five minutes later, and its last trip back passes the lake at 7:15 pm on the timetable effective 7 September 2026. Tourism Bowen Island lists the daily 280 as another way to the trailheads. With three trailheads on the mountain, you can climb one side and come down the other.
Bowen Island lies in the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), whose land page takes in every island in Howe Sound. The mountain itself sits on about 1,450 hectares of Crown land that Bowen Island Municipality counts across Mount Gardner and its neighbours. Tourism Bowen Island points hikers to the Bowen Island Trail Society's PDF map as the most current guide, so download it before you lose signal.

Tips:
- Use the toilets at the Snug Cove ferry terminal or Metro Vancouver's Killarney Lake picnic area before you start, because Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists none on the trails.
- Carry your water and food from Snug Cove, as Tourism Bowen Island advises for this climb.
- The Bowen Island Trail Society asks for no fires at all on the mountain and for everything you carry in to come back out.
- Pack a headlamp even on a short autumn day. North Shore Rescue says lack of light is the main cause of its overdue-hiker callouts.

Q: How long does it take to hike Mount Gardner?
A: Tourism Bowen Island says to budget five to seven hours if you walk from the ferry terminal and back. Taking the 282 bus or a car to the trailhead by Killarney Lake saves the walk of about 3 km each way from the ferry.
Q: Can you hike Mount Gardner without a car?
A: Yes. Walk onto the BC Ferries boat from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove, then walk about 3 km to the trailhead at Bowen Pit Road or ride TransLink's 282 on weekends and holidays to Mt Gardner Rd at Killarney Lake.
Q: Are dogs allowed on Mount Gardner?
A: Yes. Recreation Sites and Trails BC posts no dog rule for the Mount Gardner Trails, and the Bowen Island Trail Society asks owners to keep dogs close. Metro Vancouver requires a leash in Crippen Regional Park, which the walk from the ferry crosses.
Q: Can you get to Mount Gardner by bus?
A: Yes. The 282 stops at Mt Gardner Rd at Killarney Lake.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Panorama Ridge
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/panorama-ridge
Type: Hike
Also known as: Panorama Ridge Trail, Panorama Ridge Garibaldi, Helm Pass
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Address: Rubble Creek parking lot, off Highway 99 just past the Rubble Creek Bridge, 37 km north of Squamish
Coordinates: 49.95770, -123.12060
Season: BC Parks says avalanche and glacier hazards exist in Garibaldi Park all year, and its brochure warns that snow can linger in the alpine until well into July.
Day-use pass: Needed Jun 12 to Oct 12, 2026 (ended)
Toilets: BC Parks has pit toilets at the trailhead, at the 6.5 km junction and with the shelters at Garibaldi Lake and Taylor Meadows, and another at Black Tusk Junction.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/garibaldi-park/black-tusk-garibaldi-lake-area/
Booking: https://reserve.bcparks.ca/dayuse/
Summary: Panorama Ridge suits strong, experienced hikers who want the high view over Garibaldi Lake and its glaciers, reached from the Rubble Creek trailhead by way of the lake or Taylor Meadows and then Helm Pass. The trade-off is the length, because Parkbus puts the round trip at 29 km with 1,500 m of climbing and 10 to 12 hours of walking and tells its riders to camp overnight instead.

Follow the Garibaldi Lake trail from Rubble Creek to the junction at the 6.5 km mark. By BC Parks' trail sheet updated 19 May 2026, you then climb 2.5 km and 230 m from Garibaldi Lake Campground to Black Tusk Junction, or 2 km and 180 m from Taylor Meadows Campground. Helm Pass lies 2 km and 100 m farther, with Black Tusk Lake to the south and Helm Lake to the north, and the trail to Helm Creek Campground branches off there. The last 3.2 km to the ridge climbs 330 m on steep, undefined trail that BC Parks rates strenuous, and orange markers show the way.
The 2002 park brochure that BC Parks still links from its park page describes the views from the ridge over Garibaldi Lake, the Sphinx and Sentinel glaciers and Table Mountain, and it allows 2 to 3 hours one way from the lake. OpenStreetMap marks the high point at 2,133 m. BC Parks asks hikers to keep to the main trail up here, because braided side paths damage the sensitive alpine ground.
The ridge rises above the Black Tusk and Garibaldi Lake area, which BC Parks calls the heart of Garibaldi Park, and the same free vehicle pass applies at Rubble Creek on summer Fridays to Mondays. A camping reservation at Garibaldi Lake or Taylor Meadows replaces the pass, and BC Parks takes bookings for both campgrounds all year. The valley lies inside the traditional territory the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) describes on its land page, which reaches past Whistler to where the Soo and Green rivers meet.

Tips:
- Start at first light and set a turnaround time. North Shore Rescue says lack of light is the main cause of its overdue-hiker callouts.
- Book a night at Garibaldi Lake or Taylor Meadows if you can, because Parkbus advises against the ridge as a day trip and a camping reservation covers your vehicle pass.
- Follow the orange markers on the last climb from Helm Pass and stay off the side paths, as BC Parks asks.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service before you go, since wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans.

Q: How long is the Panorama Ridge hike?
A: BC Parks' trail sheet, updated 19 May 2026, lists Panorama Ridge in sections: 6 km and 770 m from the Rubble Creek parking lot to the Garibaldi Lake and Taylor Meadows junction, then by way of Taylor Meadows 1.5 km, 2 km and 2 km to Helm Pass, and a last 3.2 km and 330 m up to the ridge. Parkbus counts the round trip at 29 km with 1,500 m of climbing and 10 to 12 hours of walking.
Q: Do you need a day-use pass for Panorama Ridge?
A: Yes, in summer. In 2026 BC Parks required a free vehicle pass at the Rubble Creek trailhead on Fridays to Mondays and holidays from 12 June to 12 October, unless you held a camping reservation.
Q: Can you hike Panorama Ridge on the Parkbus day trip?
A: No. Parkbus asks riders not to attempt Panorama Ridge on its Garibaldi day trip, because the ridge takes 10 to 12 hours of walking and the bus leaves Rubble Creek at 6:30 pm.
Q: Are dogs allowed on Panorama Ridge?
A: No. Panorama Ridge lies in Garibaldi Park, where BC Parks prohibits dogs and other pets apart from accredited guide and service dogs.
Q: Can you get to Panorama Ridge by bus?
A: Yes. The Parkbus Garibaldi Lake stops at Rubble Creek trailhead, on Parkbus's seasonal coach from 1025 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver (Parkbus advises against the ridge on its day trip).
Q: Is Panorama Ridge open now?
A: Taylor Meadows Campground and its day-use area close every year from 1 September to 31 October for black bear activity, and BC Parks lets hikers pass through. BC Parks posted no closure on the Panorama Ridge route on 16 October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-16
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### Quarry Rock
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/quarry-rock
Type: Hike
Also known as: Quarry Rock Trail, Quarry Rock Deep Cove, Quarry Rock hike, Baden-Powell Trail to Quarry Rock
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
Address: Panorama Drive, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.33003, -122.94974
Season: all year
Getting down: Quarry Rock is an out-and-back walk, so you return to Deep Cove the way you came on the Baden-Powell Trail.
Toilets: OpenStreetMap maps public washrooms in Panorama Park just south of the trailhead, so use them before you start.
Website: https://www.dnv.org/programs-and-services/deep-cove
Summary: Quarry Rock in Deep Cove suits walkers who want a short forest hike on the Baden-Powell Trail to a rocky lookout over Indian Arm, and Destination Vancouver puts it at 4 km round trip with 100 metres of gain in about 1.5 hours. Panorama Park's small lot fills fast on sunny weekends, so ride the 211 or 212 to Panorama Drive instead of driving.

The walk to Quarry Rock follows the first stretch of the Baden-Powell Trail, which the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts of Canada started in 1967 as a centennial project and finished in 1971. Watch for its blue and orange fleur-de-lis markers. From Panorama Drive the trail turns up the hill between two houses and starts right beside someone's driveway. New stairs carry you up the first 70 metres of climbing at once.
Once over that first rise the path levels out and then dips in and out of creek gullies. About 20 minutes along you cross a big wooden bridge over Cove Creek beside an old-growth Douglas fir, and later you drop to a second bridge over Francis Creek. Two trails split off to the left after it, so keep right. The forest opens onto the rock, which looks across Indian Arm and Deep Cove to təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra on the far shore.
The storm of 2021 tore up the trail and kept it closed until spring 2023, and the rebuild left new stairs and bridges along the way. In October 2025 the District kept the trail open while a crew rebuilt sections of the rock stairs under a stonemason's instruction.
Winter is the cheap season here, because the District charges $3 an hour at Panorama Park and Deep Cove Park only from 1 March to 31 October. Light fades early under the trees in December, so start in the morning and carry a headlamp. The 211 runs from Burrard Station and the 212 from Phibbs Exchange, and both stop on Panorama Drive in the village.

Tips:
- Walk north along Panorama Drive from the village to the crosswalk at the far end of Panorama Park, where signs point you up the hill to the trailhead.
- If you drive, aim for Panorama Park's lot early, since most other parking in Deep Cove is for residents only.
- Wear shoes with good grip for the roots and stairs in the creek gullies.

Q: How long is the Quarry Rock hike?
A: Destination Vancouver puts the Quarry Rock hike at 4 km round trip with 100 metres of elevation gain, and it takes about 1.5 hours. You return the way you came on the Baden-Powell Trail.
Q: Is the Quarry Rock trail open?
A: Yes. The trail to Quarry Rock reopened in spring 2023 after storm repairs, and the District of North Vancouver kept it open during its stair work in October 2025.
Q: Can you bring a dog to Quarry Rock?
A: Yes. The District of North Vancouver's Dog Walker's Guide marks the Baden-Powell Trail toward Quarry Rock leash optional for dogs that stay in sight and under voice control, and Destination Vancouver advises keeping dogs on leash.
Q: How do you get to Quarry Rock without a car?
A: Take the 211 from Burrard Station or the 212 from Phibbs Exchange to Panorama Drive at Naughton Avenue in Deep Cove. The Quarry Rock trailhead is a short walk north along Panorama Drive.
Q: Can you hike down Quarry Rock?
A: Quarry Rock is an out-and-back walk, so you return to Deep Cove the way you came on the Baden-Powell Trail.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.dnv.org/news/baden-powell-trail-improvements https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/hiking-and-cycling-trails-parks https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/managing-parking-demand-our-parks https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/find-dog-park https://dnv-docs.simplicitycms.ca/documents/dog-walkers-guide.pdf https://www.dnv.org/advisories https://www.destinationvancouver.com/inspirations/outdoors/october-2023-vancouver-hike-of-the-month-quarry-rock https://bcparks.ca/mount-seymour-park/hiking/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt211.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt212.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6433287716 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/332994080

### Sea to Summit Trail
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/sea-to-summit
Type: Hike
Also known as: Sea to Summit, Sea To Summit Trail, Sea to Sky Gondola hike
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: Sea to Sky Gondola base parking lot, Highway 99, Squamish
Coordinates: 49.67570, -123.15710
Season: The gondola lists the trail for summer and winter.
Getting down: Ride the gondola down.
Toilets: The Sea to Sky Gondola has no toilets or water stations along the trail.
Website: https://www.seatoskygondola.com/trails/sea-to-summit-trail/
Summary: The Sea to Summit Trail suits strong hikers who want to earn the Sea to Sky Gondola's summit on foot and ride back down, climbing 918 m over 6.5 km from the base on Highway 99 just south of Squamish. The trade-off is the descent rule, because the gondola designed the trail for uphill hikers and your day depends on the gondola running.

The trail starts in the gondola's base parking lot at 35 m and follows the lower Stawamus Chief trail until marker 20, where you keep right and pass under the gondola line. From there it traverses toward Shannon Creek and rises past the halfway point to a viewpoint over Howe Sound. After the junction with the Shannon Basin Loop, a final climb under the gondola reaches the Summit Lodge at 885 m. Green diamond markers printed with the trail's name stand every 50 m, numbered from 1 at the trailhead to 128 at the top. The gondola rates the trail advanced and allows 3 to 5 hours for it.
Plan the way down before you start up. The gondola tells hikers to ride down, and it sells a download-only ticket online and at the Summit Gift Shop, with a free ride down for children up to 12 who hike with an adult. Severe weather can bring the last ride down forward, and the gondola asks backcountry hikers to be ready to hike out on their own. In late 2026 its FAQ closes it for annual maintenance from 9 November and its hours page from 16 November, and both reopen it on 27 November.
The trail climbs Mount Habrich in the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), whose land page takes in the whole of Howe Sound and the Squamish Valley. None of the gondola's trails need a BC Parks pass. Without a car, book the Squamish Connector's drop-off at the gondola, then catch its walk-on pickup in the gondola lot at 3 pm on weekdays, or at 3 pm or 4:40 pm at weekends and holidays, on the schedule for 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Tips:
- Buy the download-only ticket online or through the QR code by the loading area, where the gondola prices it below the Summit Gift Shop rate.
- Carry at least a litre of water, and more in warm weather, since the trail has no water stations.
- Check the last download time before you start and give yourself a margin, because weather can move it earlier.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service before you go, since wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans.

Q: How long is the Sea to Summit Trail?
A: The Sea to Sky Gondola puts the Sea to Summit at 6.5 km one way with 918 m of total gain, from 35 m at the base to the summit at 885 m. It allows 3 to 5 hours.
Q: Can you hike down the Sea to Summit Trail?
A: No. The Sea to Sky Gondola designed the trail for uphill hikers with every marker facing uphill, and it doesn't recommend hiking down, so plan to ride the gondola.
Q: Do you need a BC Parks pass for the Sea to Summit Trail?
A: No. The Sea to Sky Gondola says BC Parks permits aren't required for any of its trails.
Q: Can dogs hike the Sea to Summit Trail?
A: Yes. The Sea to Sky Gondola lets dogs hike it off leash if they stay under control, and at the top they wait in the summit's Dog Parking area and ride down on their own download ticket.
Q: When is the Sea to Sky Gondola closed in November 2026?
A: The Sea to Sky Gondola's hours page closes it for annual maintenance from 16 to 26 November 2026, and its FAQ gives a start of 9 November, with the reopening on 27 November in both. Plan the Sea to Summit outside 9 to 26 November, since the trail has no ride down while the gondola is shut.
Q: Can you get to Sea to Summit Trail by bus?
A: Yes. The Squamish Connector stops at Sea to Sky Gondola, in front of the Guest Services doors (Squamish Connector).
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.seatoskygondola.com/trails/sea-to-summit-trail/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/hiking/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/dog-policy/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/faq/ https://bcparks.ca/stawamus-chief-park/ https://www.squamishconnector.com/_files/ugd/412db0_91c33812e2424bbbb52429b376ceaa22.pdf https://www.squamishconnector.com/location https://www.squamish.net/about-our-nation/our-land/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.lbsar.com/education https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/292141629 https://www.seatoskygondola.com/hours-and-prices/

### St. Marks Summit
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/st-marks-summit
Type: Hike
Also known as: St. Mark's Summit, St Marks Summit, Saint Marks Summit, St. Marks Summit hike Cypress
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: End of Cypress Bowl Road, Cypress Provincial Park, West Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.39681, -123.20464
Season: From 1 November to 31 May, BC Parks routes backcountry users through the ski area on its backcountry access corridor, and it strongly discourages winter travel past Bowen Lookout because of avalanche terrain and other serious hazards.
Getting down: Most hikers return from St. Marks Summit the way they came.
Toilets: BC Parks points backcountry visitors to the washrooms in the ski area's Black Mountain Lodge.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/
Summary: St. Marks Summit in Cypress Provincial Park suits fit day hikers who want a long forest climb from the Cypress ski area in West Vancouver along the Howe Sound Crest Trail to views over Howe Sound. BC Parks calls the trail rough past the 2 km mark and strongly discourages winter travel beyond Bowen Lookout, so save it for the snow-free months.

The Howe Sound Crest Trail starts near the bottom of the Lions Express chairlift at the Cypress Mountain alpine ski area. Look for it about 25 metres north of the BC Parks kiosk in front of Cypress Creek Lodge. From there it heads north along the western slope of Mount Strachan. BC Parks' trail report names St. Marks Summit as the first of the trail's popular destinations, ahead of Unnecessary Mountain. BC Parks says the park's northern section follows this trail and looks out over Howe Sound and the Salish Sea.
BC Parks publishes no distance or time for St. Marks itself. Its trail report warns that the route turns difficult and rough after the 2 km mark and that hikers often underestimate the time and energy it needs. Give yourself the whole day and pick a turnaround time before you start.
BC Parks created Cypress Park in 1975 and added the Howe Sound Crest Trail in 1982. The trail runs 29 km one way to Porteau Road, and its map warns of cliffs and exposed ridgelines farther north, where the orange markers become intermittent past The Lions. Bikes, drones and campfires are banned along it, and so are alcohol and dogs off leash. Camping is allowed only north of Strachan Meadows.
Parking is free all year in Lot 3B and on the designated road shoulder south of it, and from 1 November to 31 May Cypress Mountain Resort may charge in its other lots. Cypress Park needs no BC Parks day-use pass. Check BC Parks' Cypress trail report before you go, since its last update came on 21 August 2026.

Tips:
- Start early and set a turnaround time, because BC Parks says hikers often underestimate this trail.
- Carry bear spray, as BC Parks advises for Cypress Park.
- Fill your bottles before you leave the ski area, since BC Parks lists no reliable water between Strachan Meadows and Magnesia Meadows.

Q: Can you hike St. Marks Summit in winter?
A: BC Parks strongly discourages it. St. Marks Summit lies on the Howe Sound Crest Trail past Bowen Lookout, where BC Parks warns of avalanche terrain and other serious hazards in winter.
Q: Where does the St. Marks Summit hike start?
A: The St. Marks Summit hike starts on the Howe Sound Crest Trail near the bottom of the Lions Express chairlift at the Cypress Mountain alpine ski area. The trailhead sits about 25 metres north of the BC Parks kiosk in front of Cypress Creek Lodge.
Q: Do you need a day-use pass for St. Marks Summit?
A: No. BC Parks requires no day-use pass at Cypress Park, and parking in Lot 3B is free all year.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the St. Marks Summit trail?
A: Yes, on a leash. BC Parks requires dogs on leash at all times on the Howe Sound Crest Trail, and it says the backcountry isn't suitable for pets.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/hike-ski/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_trail_report_0b345d2e8e.pdf https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_Howe_Sound_Crest_Trail_map_beea0e9156.pdf https://bcparks.ca/reservations/day-use-passes/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/about-us/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/outdoor-safety/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/804534047

### Stawamus Chief
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/stawamus-chief
Type: Hike
Also known as: The Chief, Stawamus Chief Trail, Chief Peaks Trail, Stawamus Chief Park, Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: Stawamus Chief Park day-use parking, Highway 99, Squamish
Coordinates: 49.67930, -123.15470
Season: BC Parks keeps the trails open through the winter.
Toilets: BC Parks has pit toilets in the day-use area and the campground and no flush toilets anywhere in the park.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/stawamus-chief-park/
Summary: The Stawamus Chief suits fit hikers who want a steep climb to granite summits above Howe Sound on the southern edge of Squamish, and BC Parks puts First Peak 1.5 km and 540 m up the trail. The trade-off is a climb BC Parks calls steep and difficult, with stair treads that turn slippery in winter and rockfall possible anywhere in the park.

Stawamus Chief Park protects the 700-metre granite cliffs at the southern entrance to Squamish. The trails start at the day-use parking area near the campground and follow Oleson Creek before they split for each of the three summits. BC Parks gives First Peak as 1.5 km with 540 m of gain and Third Peak as 1.8 km with 630 m, with Second Peak between them at 1.7 km and 590 m. Every summit looks out over Howe Sound and the Squamish valley.
Peregrine falcons nest on the walls, and BC Parks closes some climbing routes from about 15 March to 31 July to leave them in peace; you can watch the birds from the highway pull-out day-use area. In May 2026 BC Parks reported a bear visiting the campground regularly and put a zero-tolerance rule on unattended food and attractants. The park lies in the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), whose land page names the District of Squamish and the whole Squamish Valley.
Without a car, ride the Squamish Connector from Waterfront Station and reserve the drop-off at the Sea to Sky Gondola, whose parking lot sits at the foot of the lower Chief trail. On the schedule for 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 the shuttle picks up walk-ons in the gondola lot at 3 pm on weekdays, and at weekends and holidays it adds a 4:40 pm pickup. Drivers should use the marked lots, because BC Parks tows illegally parked cars here, including at the Apron lot.

Tips:
- Go on a dry day if you can. BC Parks warns that the trail and its stair treads get slippery in winter and that ice can fall from above.
- Bring food, water, sturdy shoes and a warm layer, which BC Parks expects on this climb.
- Leave a trip plan with someone reliable and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials, starting with a headlamp per person.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service before you go, since wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans.

Q: How long is the Stawamus Chief hike?
A: BC Parks puts First Peak 1.5 km up the trail with 540 m of gain and Third Peak 1.8 km up with 630 m, with Second Peak in between at 1.7 km and 590 m. BC Parks publishes no hiking time.
Q: Can you hike the Stawamus Chief in winter?
A: Yes. BC Parks keeps the trails open in winter and warns that the trail and stair treads get slippery and that ice can fall from the cliffs. The Chief Apron lot's gate stays open around the clock from 16 October to 14 March unless snow blocks the way.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the Stawamus Chief?
A: Yes. BC Parks says pets must be on a leash at all times except on the Chief Peaks Trail, and it calls the backcountry unsuitable for dogs because of bears and other wildlife.
Q: Do you need a day-use pass for the Stawamus Chief?
A: No. BC Parks lists no day-use pass for Stawamus Chief Park, and its 2026 pass parks were Joffre Lakes, Garibaldi, Golden Ears and Mount Seymour.
Q: Can you get to Stawamus Chief by bus?
A: Yes. The Squamish Connector stops at Sea to Sky Gondola parking lot, Highway 99 (Squamish Connector).
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://bcparks.ca/stawamus-chief-park/ https://bcparks.ca/page-data/stawamus-chief-park/page-data.json https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/stawamus_brochure_fb7a67d67d.pdf https://bcparks.api.gov.bc.ca/api/public-advisories/items?filters%5BprotectedAreas%5D%5Borcs%5D%5B%24eq%5D=6328&pagination%5Blimit%5D=100 https://bcparks.ca/reservations/day-use-passes/ https://www.squamishconnector.com/_files/ugd/412db0_91c33812e2424bbbb52429b376ceaa22.pdf https://www.squamishconnector.com/location https://www.seatoskygondola.com/trails/sea-to-summit-trail/ https://www.squamish.net/about-our-nation/our-land/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/avoid-getting-lost/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/89639555

### The Lions
URL: https://northvanguide.com/hikes/the-lions
Type: Hike
Also known as: The Lions via Binkert Trail, Binkert Trail, Lions Trail, West Lion, Twin Sisters
Region: Howe Sound
Municipality: Village of Lions Bay
Address: Sunset Trailhead lot, top of the Village of Lions Bay
Coordinates: 49.47090, -123.23480
Season: BC Parks strongly discourages winter travel on the Howe Sound Crest Trail past Bowen Lookout, which covers the top of the Lions route.
Toilets: Neither the Village of Lions Bay's parking page nor BC Parks lists a toilet at the Sunset Trailhead, and BC Parks says the Howe Sound Crest Trail has none apart from a rustic pit toilet at Magnesia Meadows.
Website: https://www.lionsbay.ca/community/trails
Summary: The Lions trail from the village of Lions Bay suits fit, experienced hikers who want to reach the notch beneath the twin peaks above Howe Sound, where the Village of Lions Bay puts the West Lion at 1,646 m. The trade-off is a long, steep climb on a volunteer-kept trail, and in July 2026 Lions Bay Search and Rescue needed a night helicopter hoist to bring an injured hiker down.

The trail leaves from the Sunset Trailhead lot at the top of the village, where the Village of Lions Bay runs about 18 pay stalls at $3 an hour up to $24 a day in 2026, for stays of up to 72 hours. Pay through PayByPhone or at the meter, which prints a receipt for the dash when the app won't connect. When the lot is full, the Village points drivers to the east side of Mountain Drive. Bylaw officers enforce parking every day of the week, and the Village sets its fines high on purpose.
Higher up, the route reaches the notch below the West Lion and meets the Howe Sound Crest Trail inside Cypress Provincial Park. BC Parks calls the crest trail remote and rugged, and its map warns of unmarked cliffs and exposed ridgelines along it. The summit of the West Lion lies beyond the notch. When a tired group chose not to attempt it in July 2026, Lions Bay Search and Rescue called that the smart decision. On the way down, one of them slipped on a three-metre rock step and had to be hoisted out by helicopter.
The Lions stand in the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), which its own land page describes as taking in all of Howe Sound and the rivers that drain into it. Without a car, TransLink's 262 runs about once an hour from Caulfeild and the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal into Lions Bay on the timetable effective 7 September 2026. Going north, get off at Crosscreek at Oceanview in the village. The last southbound bus calls at Isleview at Lions Bay Ave at 11:41 pm every day of the week.

Tips:
- Pack a headlamp for every hiker with spare batteries. North Shore Rescue says lack of light causes more of its overdue-hiker callouts than anything else.
- Leave a trip plan with someone reliable that names your route and the time you'll turn around, and agree on what they do if you're late.
- Carry more water than feels sensible. Lions Bay Search and Rescue tells crest hikers to carry 3 to 4 litres each in summer, when the Howe Sound Crest Trail runs short of water.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service before you set off, since wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans.

Q: Do you need a day-use pass to hike the Lions?
A: No. BC Parks requires day-use passes only at Joffre Lakes, Garibaldi, Golden Ears and Mount Seymour, and the Lions trail starts in the Village of Lions Bay, where you pay for parking instead: $3 an hour up to $24 a day at the Sunset Trailhead lot in 2026.
Q: Can you take the bus to the Lions trail?
A: Yes. TransLink's 262 runs about hourly from Caulfeild and the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal into Lions Bay, and the last bus back south calls at Isleview at Lions Bay Ave at 11:41 pm on the timetable effective 7 September 2026. From the highway you walk up through the village to the trailhead.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the Lions trail?
A: Yes, on a leash. Lions Bay's animal bylaw keeps dogs leashed inside the village on every trail missing from its off-leash list, and the Lions Trail is one of them. BC Parks prohibits off-leash dogs on the Howe Sound Crest Trail.
Q: Can you hike the Lions in winter?
A: BC Parks advises against it. It strongly discourages winter travel on the Howe Sound Crest Trail past Bowen Lookout, and that stretch takes in the top of the Lions route.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.lionsbay.ca/community/trails https://www.lionsbay.ca/community/parking https://www.lionsbay.ca/community/parks-open-spaces/important-visitor-information https://www.lionsbay.ca/community/trails/backcountry-hiking https://bcparks.ca/cypress-park/ https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/cypress_Howe_Sound_Crest_Trail_map_beea0e9156.pdf https://bcparks.api.gov.bc.ca/api/public-advisories/items?filters%5BprotectedAreas%5D%5Borcs%5D%5B%24eq%5D=278&pagination%5Blimit%5D=100 https://bcparks.ca/reservations/day-use-passes/ https://www.lbsar.com/news/3-rescued-from-the-lions-binkert-trail https://www.lbsar.com/education https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt262.pdf https://www.squamish.net/about-our-nation/our-land/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/cougar/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10861478410 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/329180268

## Nordic and snowshoe areas

### Hollyburn Nordic Area
URL: https://northvanguide.com/nordic/hollyburn-nordic
Type: Nordic area
Also known as: Cypress Mountain Nordic Area, Cypress Nordic, Cypress Mountain cross-country skiing, Hollyburn cross-country ski area, Hollyburn Ridge Nordic
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Address: Cypress Mountain Nordic Area, 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9
Status: seasonal. Cypress Mountain had not posted an opening date for the 2026/27 Nordic season by 16 October 2026. The trails open once there is enough snow, and the Nordic report on cypressmountain.com lists what is groomed each day.
Coordinates: 49.37881, -123.19294
Season: Winter 2026/27, opening when snow allows (no date posted by 16 October 2026)
Trail ticket: $38 per person (2026)
Rentals: Cypress rents classic and skate packages by the day or for the whole season from its Nordic rental shop at the trailhead.
Lessons: Cypress teaches both classic and skate.
Address: Cypress Mountain Nordic Area, 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9
Price from: $38 per person (2026)
Website: https://www.cypressmountain.com/winter-activities/cross-country-skiing
Booking: https://www.cypressmountain.com/nordic-tickets
Summary: Hollyburn Nordic Area at Cypress Mountain suits Vancouver skiers who want groomed cross-country trails close to the city, and its 19 km of groomed, track-set trail starts 13 km up Cypress Bowl Road in West Vancouver. Cypress lights 7.5 km of it for night skiing. The trails open when the snow allows, and Cypress had posted no date for 2026/27 by 16 October 2026.

Cypress Mountain runs the Nordic area on Hollyburn Ridge in Cypress Provincial Park, two kilometres short of the downhill area on Cypress Bowl Road. The ticket office, rental shop, warming hut and Nordic Cafe all sit at the trailhead around the corner from the tube park. Cypress counts 60 trails from beginner to advanced terrain. It also says its 12 lit trails make up the only night cross-country skiing on Vancouver's North Shore, and it sells the evening ticket for after-work laps.
Hollyburn Lodge stands by First Lake, and the Hollyburn Heritage Society puts it 15 to 20 minutes on foot from the Nordic parking lot by the Hollyburn Trail or Lower Burfield. Swedish-born Rudolph Verne and his friends officially opened the Hollyburn Ski Camp there in January 1927. The old lodge came down in 2015 and a new one went up on the same site in the same shape, and it opened officially on 15 January 2017. In winter Cypress sends snowshoers to it on an evening walk called Lights of Hollyburn that runs one kilometre through old-growth forest. You need to reserve a spot.
Cypress lists its 2026/27 cross-country trail ticket at $38 online for a full day or an evening, plus tax, and a snowshoe ticket at $24. Anyone planning several visits should look at the Sky Card, which loads two to five discounted days, or the $459 adult season pass. Both the season pass and Sky Cards of three days or more come with free parking. Cypress keeps dogs and cats off all of its ski and snowshoe trails.
From downtown Vancouver, cross the Lions Gate Bridge, follow Taylor Way to Highway 1 and take exit 8 onto Cypress Bowl Road. Winter tires are required on that road from 1 October to 30 April. Once you park, Cypress's lot shuttle carries you to the Nordic area. Cypress Mountain acknowledges that it operates on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).

Tips:
- Buy trail tickets online before you drive up, since Cypress prices them lower in advance and asks you to show the credit card and matching ID at pickup.
- Check Cypress's Nordic report and Hours page on the morning you go. Cypress posts the day's trail grooming and operating hours there.
- Parents with a child too young to ski or snowshoe can collect a free access pass at the Nordic ticket office or Nordic Rentals for a baby in a backpack or a pulk.
- Anyone leaving the groomed trails for Hollyburn Peak should leave a trip plan with someone reliable and carry North Shore Rescue's 10 essentials. A headlamp tops that list.
- Cypress Coach Lines runs a private shuttle bus to Cypress Mountain from Vancouver that you reserve ahead. Ask whether your run stops at the Nordic area.

Q: Can you go night cross-country skiing at Cypress Mountain?
A: Yes. Cypress Mountain lights 7.5 km of trail in the Hollyburn Nordic Area for night skiing, and an evening trail ticket covers it. Check Cypress's Hours page for the closing time on the day you go.
Q: How much is a cross-country ski ticket at Cypress Mountain for 2026/27?
A: Cypress Mountain lists its 2026/27 cross-country trail ticket at $38 online, plus tax, for a full day or an evening. The adult unlimited cross-country season pass costs $459 plus tax.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the Cypress Mountain Nordic trails?
A: No. Cypress Mountain keeps dogs and cats off all of its ski and snowshoe trails at the Hollyburn Nordic Area for safety reasons.
Q: Can you rent cross-country skis at Cypress Mountain?
A: Yes. The Nordic rental shop at Cypress Mountain rents classic and skate packages by the day. Season pass and Sky Card holders can take a seasonal rental instead, and that gear stays on the mountain.
Q: When does Hollyburn Nordic Area open?
A: Hollyburn Nordic Area gives its season as Winter 2026/27, opening when snow allows (no date posted by 16 October 2026).
Q: How many kilometres does Hollyburn Nordic Area groom?
A: Hollyburn Nordic Area grooms 19 km of trail.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.cypressmountain.com/nordic-tickets https://www.cypressmountain.com/winter-activities/cross-country-skiing https://www.cypressmountain.com/nordic-tickets/cross-country https://www.cypressmountain.com/nordic-season-passes/details https://www.cypressmountain.com/nordic-sky-card https://www.cypressmountain.com/nordic-rentals https://www.cypressmountain.com/cross-country-lessons https://www.cypressmountain.com/hours https://www.cypressmountain.com/getting-here https://www.cypressmountain.com/dining/nordic-cafe https://hollyburnheritage.ca/mtn-lodges/history-hollyburn-lodge-don-grant/ https://hollyburnheritage.ca/data/documents/Hollyburn-Walking-Map-Print.pdf https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/85236551

### Lost Lake Nordic Trails
URL: https://northvanguide.com/nordic/lost-lake-nordic
Type: Nordic area
Also known as: Lost Lake Park, Lost Lake cross-country ski trails, Lost Lake PassivHaus, Lost Lake Nordic
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: Lost Lake PassivHaus, Lost Lake Park, off Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC
Status: seasonal. The RMOW opens the trails once they hold at least 50 cm of snow in steady cold of −3°C or lower, and it had set no 2026/27 opening date by 16 October 2026. Heavy rain closed the 2025/26 season on 17 March 2026.
Coordinates: 50.12029, -122.94829
Season: Mid-December to late March, snow dependent (Winter 2026/27)
Trail ticket: $30 per adult (2026)
Rentals: Cross Country Connection rents classic and skate packages at the Lost Lake PassivHaus for $35 a full day or $25 after 3 pm, and junior packages and snowshoes cost $25.
Lessons: Cross Country Connection's CANSI-certified instructors teach classic and skate in 75-minute lessons that start at 10 am from the shop at the trailhead.
Address: Lost Lake PassivHaus, Lost Lake Park, off Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC
Price from: $30 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/nordic-skiing-and-snowshoe/
Summary: Lost Lake Nordic Trails suit Whistler visitors who want to ski from the village, since the trailhead at the Lost Lake PassivHaus is a short walk from Whistler Village and its 30 km of groomed trail includes a 4 km loop lit until 8 pm. The trails need 50 cm of snow on the valley floor, so the season runs from mid-December to late March, depending on conditions.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler grooms the trails, and Cross Country Connection sells the tickets and rents the gear out of the Lost Lake PassivHaus at the park entrance. Walk in from the village on the signed route off Lorimer Road. When there's enough snow you can also ski in from Day Lot 5 by following the Valley Trail tracks under the bridge and turning right over the next one. The free Village Shuttle runs all winter, and its Day Lot 4 stop is the closest one to the PassivHaus.
Green trails make a gentle first day: the 4 km Lost Lake Loop under the lights, and a flat 4 km loop over the Nicklaus North golf course. Blue trails take in Lower and Middle Panorama, Hydro Hill and Vimy Ridge. The steeper black-diamond climbs are on Upper Panorama and Centennial and across the Chateau golf course, where the RMOW promises views for the effort. Cross Country Connection hands out free trail maps and advises carrying one, since the park has so many trails.
Snowshoers get their own colour-coded trails, and the Orange and Green trails from the Mons ticket booth make the quicker way up to the Green Lake lookout. The RMOW wants snowshoes over grips once the air climbs above 3°C, because spikes punch through soft snow and damage the trail. An adult day ticket costs $30 for 2026/27, plus tax. From 3 pm the night rate drops to $15, and on Monday and Thursday nights the RMOW halves that to $7.50.
Dogs are prohibited in Lost Lake Park during the Nordic season under the RMOW's rules. About 4 km of the Valley Trail from Rainbow Park to Meadow Park is groomed roughly three times a week with no trail fee, and leashed dogs can come along there. The RMOW acknowledges that Whistler sits on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

Tips:
- An adult five-pack costs $135 for 2026/27, plus tax, which works out cheaper than five single tickets at $30.
- Open the RMOW's grooming report before you leave. It lists every trail with its distance and when crews last groomed and track-set it.
- Ski the lit Lost Lake Loop after dinner on a clear night. The lights stay on until 8 pm except on 24, 25 and 31 December, when the trails close at 5 pm.
- Beginner trails are lit and suit sit skiing, and Day Lot 5 has three accessible parking stalls. The PassivHaus has an elevator and a universal washroom with a wheelchair to borrow.
- The RMOW bans running, hiking, ice skating and fat biking on the trails during the Nordic season, and everyone on them needs a valid ticket or pass.

Q: Can you night ski at Lost Lake in Whistler?
A: Yes. Lost Lake Nordic Trails light a 4 km loop from the entrance around Lost Lake, and the trails stay open until 8 pm outside the holiday dates. An adult night ticket after 3 pm costs $15 for 2026/27, plus tax.
Q: How much is a day pass at Lost Lake Nordic Trails?
A: An adult day ticket at Lost Lake Nordic Trails costs $30 for 2026/27, plus tax, and it includes the snowshoe trails. Youth 13 to 18 pay $18, children 7 to 12 pay $15 and a family ticket costs $60.
Q: When does Lost Lake open for cross-country skiing?
A: Lost Lake Nordic Trails run from mid-December to late March, depending on snow. The RMOW needs at least 50 cm of snow and steady temperatures of −3°C or lower before it opens.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Lost Lake in winter?
A: No. The RMOW prohibits dogs in Lost Lake Park during winter Nordic operations. Leashed dogs can use the free groomed Valley Trail between Rainbow Park and Meadow Park.
Q: How many kilometres does Lost Lake Nordic Trails groom?
A: Lost Lake Nordic Trails grooms 30 km of trail.
Q: Can you rent cross-country skis at Lost Lake Nordic Trails?
A: Cross Country Connection rents classic and skate packages at the Lost Lake PassivHaus for $35 a full day or $25 after 3 pm, and junior packages and snowshoes cost $25.
Q: What are the opening hours of Lost Lake Nordic Trails?
A: Lost Lake Nordic Trails keeps these hours: Daily 08:00–20:00.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/nordic-skiing-and-snowshoe/ https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/nordic-skiing-and-snowshoe/trail-conditions/ https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/facility-bookings/passivhaus-day-lodge/ https://www.crosscountryconnection.ca/lost-lake/ https://www.crosscountryconnection.ca/rentals/ https://www.crosscountryconnection.ca/lessons/ https://www.crosscountryconnection.ca/winter/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/176555981

### Whistler Olympic Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/nordic/whistler-olympic-park
Type: Nordic area
Also known as: WOP, Whistler Olympic Park Nordic trails, Callaghan Valley cross-country skiing
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Address: 1500 Callaghan Valley Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0
Status: seasonal. Whistler Olympic Park plans to open for winter on 27 November 2026 and run to 4 April 2027. Bonus weekends on the Callaghan Gold loop on 14–15 and 21–22 November 2026 depend on the weather, and the conditions page lists open trails every day.
Coordinates: 50.13920, -123.11399
Season: 27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027, plus bonus weekends at either end if the weather allows
Trail ticket: $37.50 per adult (2026)
Rentals: The Day Lodge rental shop rents Rossignol classic and skate packages on NNN bindings in boot sizes from toddler to US men's 16.
Lessons: The park's sport school uses CANSI-certified instructors.
Address: 1500 Callaghan Valley Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0
Price from: $37.50 per adult (2026)
Website: https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/things-to-do/cross-country-skiing
Booking: https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/tickets-passes/cross-country-day-tickets
Summary: Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley suits cross-country skiers who want a long day on more than 55 km of groomed trail, and dogs can come along on over 12 km of dog-friendly trail. You need a car to get there, because no public transit runs up Callaghan Valley Road from Highway 99. The 2026/27 season is set for 27 November 2026 to 4 April 2027.

The park hosted the Nordic events of the 2010 Winter Games, and the not-for-profit that runs it puts what visitors spend back into Nordic athletes and the venue. Trails leave from the Day Lodge, where you'll find guest services, ski patrol, the rental and retail shop, change rooms with showers and a licensed café run by Whistler Cooks. The park suggests new visitors start on its green routes. Its Preferred Routes list then points regulars toward trails they might otherwise skip, and Guest Services keeps a small surprise for anyone who skis them all.
Dogs get more than 12 km of their own trails with off-leash and on-leash sections, and you reach them from two dog parking areas just past the main gate. A dog day ticket costs $8 for 2026/27, plus tax. No dog-friendly trail reaches the Day Lodge, and dogs stay out of the lodge and off its deck, so pick up rentals first and then move the car to the dog lots.
From 14 December 2026 to 10 March 2027 the park stays open until 9 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and drops tickets and rentals to $12 each from 3 pm. Six kilometres of trail are lit. Halfway along the beginner Neverland trail toward the biathlon stadium, the Neverland Starlight Loop throws projections and coloured lights over a half-kilometre stretch. Night rentals are online only and spots are limited, so book a pick-up slot before you drive up.
The Callaghan Valley turn-off from Highway 99 comes 45 km north of downtown Squamish and 115 km north of downtown Vancouver. The gate is about 15 minutes by car from Function Junction, and parking is free. The trails at evo's The Callaghan next door belong to a separate operator and need their own ticket.

Tips:
- Book day tickets online to get through the gate faster. Twilight tickets from 2 pm are the exception and sell only in person at the gate.
- Children 6 and under ski free on a day ticket from the gate, and a $49 child season pass adds season-long rentals.
- Check the park's conditions page on the morning you go for open trails and Day Lodge services before you commit to the drive.
- A Dual Area season pass at $699 for 2026/27, plus tax, covers both Whistler Olympic Park and Lost Lake, and it costs $575 on the early bird rate until 16 November 2026.
- Ask at the rental shop about waxing. The park waxes and does basic repairs on skis, and the retail shop sells glide-on wax for between hot waxes.

Q: Can you bring your dog cross-country skiing at Whistler Olympic Park?
A: Yes. Whistler Olympic Park has more than 12 km of dog-friendly ski and snowshoe trails with off-leash sections, and a dog day ticket costs $8 for 2026/27, plus tax. Dogs are not allowed in the Day Lodge or on its deck.
Q: When does Whistler Olympic Park open for the 2026/27 winter?
A: Whistler Olympic Park plans to open on 27 November 2026 and run to 4 April 2027. Bonus weekends on 14–15 and 21–22 November 2026 depend on the weather.
Q: How much is a day ticket at Whistler Olympic Park?
A: An adult cross-country day ticket at Whistler Olympic Park costs $37.50 for Winter 2026/27, plus tax, and includes snowshoeing. Youth 7 to 18, students and weekday seniors pay $22.50, and children 6 and under ski free.
Q: Is there a bus to Whistler Olympic Park?
A: No. Whistler Olympic Park has no public transit service, so visitors drive, carpool or take a taxi up Callaghan Valley Road. Parking at the park is free.
Q: Can you night ski at Whistler Olympic Park?
A: Yes. Whistler Olympic Park lights 6 km of trail from 3 pm to 9 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays from 14 December 2026 to 10 March 2027, and tickets and rentals cost $12 each on those nights.
Q: How many kilometres does Whistler Olympic Park groom?
A: Whistler Olympic Park grooms 55 km of trail.
Q: Can you rent cross-country skis at Whistler Olympic Park?
A: The Day Lodge rental shop rents Rossignol classic and skate packages on NNN bindings in boot sizes from toddler to US men's 16.
Q: What are the opening hours of Whistler Olympic Park?
A: Whistler Olympic Park keeps these hours: Mon 09:00–21:00; Tue 09:00–17:00; Wed 09:00–21:00; Thu–Sun 09:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/tickets-passes/cross-country-day-tickets https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/hours-directions https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/things-to-do/cross-country-skiing https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/tickets-passes/monday-wednesday-nights https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/tickets-passes/equipment-rentals https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/lessons-programs/cross-country-ski-lessons-multi-day-programs https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/tickets-passes/season-passes https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/things-to-do/dog-friendly-skiing-snowshoeing https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/things-to-do/day-lodge-in-winter https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/faqs https://www.whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/nordic-skiing-and-snowshoe/ https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q750571

## Day trips

### Bowen Island
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/bowen-island
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Bowen Island day trip, Snug Cove day trip, Day trip to Bowen Island from Vancouver
Region: Howe Sound
Municipality: Bowen Island Municipality
Neighbourhood: Snug Cove
Coordinates: 49.37950, -123.33130
Last way home: Ferry at 11:30 pm from Snug Cove ferry terminal, Bowen Island (on foot at weekends, take the 10:30 pm sailing to make the last 257 bus)
Timetable: BC Ferries seasonal schedule, 3 June 2026 to 31 March 2027 (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Waterfront
Fastest way there: Car, 46 min with BC Ferries
Without a car: Ferry, 20 min
Suits: Bowen Island suits a slow island day on foot, and the ferry docks in the middle of the village.
Website: https://www.tourismbowenisland.com/
Summary: Bowen Island suits walkers and families who want a forest loop and a harbour lunch after a 20-minute BC Ferries crossing from Horseshoe Bay, and the whole day works without a car. The trade-off is the ride to the boat, since the 257 bus takes about 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver and the route takes no bookings.

The 257 express leaves Dunsmuir at Cambie every 20 minutes at a weekday midday and reaches the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in 39 minutes on the timetable effective 7 September 2026. From there the Queen of Capilano crosses to Snug Cove in 20 minutes. BC Ferries sells this route as a return, so you pay once at Horseshoe Bay, and an adult return costs $13.07 with BC Ferries' 5% fuel surcharge counted. Walk on if you can. The route takes no bookings, and Tourism Bowen Island tells drivers to come 45 minutes before an off-peak sailing.
Bowen Island Municipality acknowledges the island as the traditional, unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and it gives the island's name as Nexwlélexwm. The ferry lands in the village of Snug Cove, and you can walk from the ramp to the cafés and the trails. The Snug Café sits a few steps from the dock and closes at 4 pm. Doc Morgan's on the Union Steamship marina cooks fish and chips and oysters from noon to 8 pm every day, and its patios over the harbour are heated in the cooler months. Metro Vancouver's Crippen Regional Park starts at the cove, and its forest trails lead to Killarney Lake and up to the view from Dorman Point.
The last boat back leaves Snug Cove at 11:30 pm every day of the schedule that runs from 3 June 2026 to 31 March 2027, and it lands at Horseshoe Bay at 11:50 pm. On weeknights the last 257 leaves the terminal at 12:20 am and reaches Dunsmuir at Cambie at 12:53 am. Weekends end sooner on foot. The last 257 goes at 11:20 pm on Saturdays and 11:30 pm on Sundays, so take the 10:30 pm sailing. It docks at 10:50 pm. On Saturdays the schedule drops the 8:25 pm sailing, and the 1:55 pm boat on Wednesdays carries dangerous goods and no passengers.
Works at both ends shape the winter. BC Ferries is rebuilding the Snug Cove ramp between 29 October 2026 and 1 March 2027. Crews work from 11:30 pm to 5 am on weekdays and stop for the holidays from 19 December to 3 January, and BC Ferries expects no change to sailings. Horseshoe Bay's terminal is under construction until 2030. Foot passengers follow staff and signs while the Berth 1/2 skywalk is out, and BC Ferries plans to put it back in late November.

Tips:
- Check BC Ferries' current conditions page before you leave, since it shows the estimated deck space left on each upcoming sailing.
- Read the sailing list for your day, because the Saturday schedule has no 8:25 pm boat from Snug Cove and the Wednesday 1:55 pm takes no passengers.
- Keep dogs on a leash on Crippen Regional Park's trails, because Metro Vancouver allows them off leash only in the area near Killarney Meadows.

Q: What time is the last ferry from Bowen Island?
A: The last BC Ferries sailing leaves Snug Cove on Bowen Island at 11:30 pm every day and reaches Horseshoe Bay at 11:50 pm, on the schedule that runs from 3 June 2026 to 31 March 2027. On foot at weekends, take the 10:30 pm sailing, because the last 257 bus leaves Horseshoe Bay at 11:20 pm on Saturdays and 11:30 pm on Sundays.
Q: Can you do Bowen Island as a day trip without a car?
A: Yes. The 257 bus runs from downtown Vancouver to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in 39 minutes at a weekday midday, and the 20-minute ferry lands in Snug Cove. The cafés and the Crippen Regional Park trails are a walk from the ramp.
Q: Do you need to book the Bowen Island ferry?
A: No. BC Ferries takes no bookings on Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island, and you buy a return ticket at Horseshoe Bay on the day. An adult return costs $13.07 with BC Ferries' 5% fuel surcharge counted.
Q: How long is the ferry to Bowen Island?
A: The BC Ferries crossing from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove on Bowen Island takes 20 minutes on the Queen of Capilano.
Q: What is the last way home from Bowen Island?
A: The last ferry home leaves at 11:30 pm from Snug Cove ferry terminal, Bowen Island (on foot at weekends, take the 10:30 pm sailing to make the last 257 bus). It reaches Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal at 11:50 pm. That time comes from BC Ferries seasonal schedule, 3 June 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Q: Is Bowen Island worth a day trip?
A: Bowen Island makes an easy island day from Vancouver on the bus and the 20-minute ferry, and you never need the car.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/BOW-HSB https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/HSB-BOW https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/departures?terminalCode=HSB https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/service-notices?serviceNoticeCode=8803995627272 https://www.bcferries.com/hsb-travel https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt257.pdf https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/ https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/2026/10/06/snug-cove-ramp-rehabilitation-work/ https://www.tourismbowenisland.com/destination/information/getting-here/ https://thesnugcafe.ca/ https://www.docmorgans.ca/ https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/crippen-regional-park https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-123.2759,49.3686?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/582681660

### Deep Cove and Quarry Rock
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/deep-cove-and-quarry-rock
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Deep Cove day trip, Quarry Rock hike from Vancouver, Deep Cove and Quarry Rock by bus
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
Coordinates: 49.32680, -122.95030
Last way home: Transit at 5:45 pm from Panorama Drive at Naughton Avenue, Deep Cove, on the 211 through to Burrard Station (weekdays; 5:15 pm on Saturdays and 4:40 pm on Sundays)
Timetable: TransLink fall timetable effective 7 September 2026 (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Waterfront
Fastest way there: Car, 27 min
Without a car: Transit, 53 min
Suits: Deep Cove and Quarry Rock suit a half-day walk and a doughnut, and a 211 bus runs each way from downtown.
Website: https://www.dnv.org/programs-and-services/deep-cove
Summary: Deep Cove and Quarry Rock make a half-day out of downtown Vancouver for walkers who want a forest climb on the Baden-Powell Trail to a granite lookout over Indian Arm and a doughnut on Gallant Avenue afterwards. The trade-off is the bus home, since the last 211 through to Burrard Station leaves Deep Cove at 5:45 pm on weekdays and earlier at weekends.

The 211 leaves Burrard Station Bay 2 about every half hour from 10 am and runs over the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge to Panorama Drive at Naughton Avenue in 45 to 57 minutes on the timetable effective 7 September 2026. A bus is a 1-zone fare at any hour, so the trip costs $3.50 by tap. The last through bus back to Burrard leaves Deep Cove at 5:45 pm on weekdays, 5:15 pm on Saturdays and 4:40 pm on Sundays. After that the 211 and the 212 still run to Phibbs Exchange late into the evening, and the R2 links Phibbs with Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus.
Quarry Rock is the walk everyone asks about. The Baden-Powell Trail climbs out of the village through the forest to the granite lookout over Indian Arm. North Shore Rescue asks every hiker to leave a trip plan with someone reliable and to carry its ten essentials, and a light heads that list. Phones lose signal in many North Shore parks, and December light fades early under the trees, so start in the morning.
Honey Doughnuts & Goodies at 4373 Gallant Avenue has made its doughnuts since 1996 and opens daily from 6 am to 5 pm. Arms Reach Bistro cooks by the water at 4390 Gallant until 9 pm. In winter Deep Cove Kayak runs its guided Winter Explorer Tour for paddlers aged 12 and up from November to February by its rate table (the page's header says November to April), at $90 a person plus GST once you count the shop's $1 transaction fee. Every rental there needs full immersion gear under the shop's cold water policy from 5 October 2026.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation's own page centres its community on səlilwət (Burrard Inlet) between Maplewood Flats and Deep Cove, and BC Parks calls the shores of Indian Arm the core of its traditional territory. The Nation and the Province manage Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park together up the arm from the village. Black bears live in the forest around Deep Cove, and feeding one is an offence under BC's Wildlife Act, so pack every scrap out.

Tips:
- Leave the car at home on a sunny summer weekend, because the District of North Vancouver says the village lots fill early and stay full.
- Park for free between November and February, since Deep Cove Park and Panorama Park charge only from 1 March to 31 October.
- Pay by tap or Compass Card, because a cash fare's paper transfer won't open the SeaBus gates if you come home by Lonsdale Quay.

Q: How do you get to Quarry Rock by bus?
A: Take the 211 from Burrard Station Bay 2 in downtown Vancouver to Panorama Drive at Naughton Avenue in Deep Cove. The ride takes 45 to 57 minutes on TransLink's timetable effective 7 September 2026. The Baden-Powell Trail to Quarry Rock climbs out of the village from there.
Q: What time is the last bus from Deep Cove to downtown Vancouver?
A: The last 211 through to Burrard Station leaves Deep Cove at 5:45 pm on weekdays, 5:15 pm on Saturdays and 4:40 pm on Sundays on the timetable effective 7 September 2026. Later buses run only as far as Phibbs Exchange, and the R2 continues from there to Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus.
Q: Is parking free in Deep Cove in winter?
A: Yes, from November to February. Deep Cove Park and Panorama Park charge $3 an hour from 8 am to 6 pm only between 1 March and 31 October.
Q: Can you kayak from Deep Cove in winter?
A: Yes, on a guided tour. Deep Cove Kayak runs its Winter Explorer Tour daily from 1 to 4 pm from November to February by its rate table, for paddlers aged 12 and up, at $90 a person plus GST once you count the shop's $1 transaction fee. The same page's header gives November to April, so call 604-929-2268 before planning a spring paddle.
Q: What is the last way home from Deep Cove and Quarry Rock?
A: The last transit home leaves at 5:45 pm from Panorama Drive at Naughton Avenue, Deep Cove, on the 211 through to Burrard Station (weekdays; 5:15 pm on Saturdays and 4:40 pm on Sundays). It reaches Burrard Station, downtown Vancouver at 6:42 pm. That time comes from TransLink fall timetable effective 7 September 2026.
Q: Can you do Deep Cove and Quarry Rock without a car?
A: Yes. The quickest way without a car is by transit, at about 53 minutes with TransLink.
Q: Is Deep Cove and Quarry Rock worth a day trip?
A: Deep Cove and Quarry Rock reward a morning on the trail above Indian Arm and lunch in the village, and the through bus home leaves before dark in winter.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt211.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt212.pdf https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.dnv.org/programs-and-services/deep-cove https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/summer-parking-deep-cove https://twnation.ca/about/ https://bcparks.ca/say-nuth-khaw-yum-park-aka-indian-arm-park/ https://honeydoughnuts.com https://www.armsreachbistro.com/restaurant-pacific https://deepcovekayak.com/tour/winter-kayak-tour/ https://deepcovekayak.com/cold-water-policy/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-122.9503,49.3268?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/259600328

### Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/gibsons-sunshine-coast
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Gibsons day trip, Gibsons Landing, Sunshine Coast day trip, Day trip to Gibsons from Vancouver
Region: Howe Sound
Municipality: Town of Gibsons
Coordinates: 49.40060, -123.50890
Last way home: Ferry at 9:35 pm from Langdale ferry terminal, Sunshine Coast
Timetable: BC Ferries seasonal schedules from 13 October to 16 December 2026 and from 4 January to 2 February 2027; the last sailing moves to 10:30 pm from 17 December to 3 January and from 3 to 23 February 2027 (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Waterfront
Fastest way there: Car, 1 h 12 min with BC Ferries
Without a car: Ferry, 40 min
Suits: Gibsons suits a slow harbour day on the Sunshine Coast, and two buses and a 40-minute ferry get you there from downtown.
Website: https://www.sunshinecoastcanada.com/explore/south-coast/gibsons/
Summary: Gibsons suits gallery browsers and seawall walkers who want a slow harbour day on the Sunshine Coast after a 40-minute BC Ferries crossing from Horseshoe Bay. The trade-off is the chain of connections, because the trip from downtown Vancouver needs a bus to Horseshoe Bay before the boat and another bus or a 10-minute drive at Langdale.

On a weekday the 8:55 am 257 from Dunsmuir at Cambie reaches the Horseshoe Bay terminal at 9:33 am for the 9:50 am sailing to Langdale. BC Ferries takes the whole fare on this leg. With BC Ferries' 5% fuel surcharge counted, an adult pays $17.27 at the booth or $12.08 prepaid online on the fares in effect from 16 June 2026. The boat docks at 10:30 am. BC Transit's route 1 leaves the terminal at 10:55 am and drops you in Lower Gibsons at 11:05 am for a $2 fare.
Sunshine Coast Tourism says Gibsons stands on the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). The town climbs a hillside at the southwest corner of Howe Sound and looks out over several small islands. The Gibsons Visitor Centre stands at the top of the stairs across from Winegarden Park, and Gibsons Landing spreads out below it. Walk the seawall from beyond Gibsons Marina along the shore, then look into the Gibsons Public Art Gallery or the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives. Fans of the CBC show The Beachcombers will know Molly's Reach, and the stairs up Soames Hill make a short climb to a view.
The last sailing home leaves Langdale at 9:35 pm and reaches Horseshoe Bay at 10:15 pm on the schedules from 13 October to 16 December 2026 and from 4 January to 2 February 2027. From 17 December to 3 January it moves to 10:30 pm. On a weekday route 1 leaves the Marine Drive shelter in Lower Gibsons at 9:06 pm and reaches the terminal at 9:15 pm, and at weekends it leaves at 9:10 pm. Back at Horseshoe Bay, the 257 leaves for downtown at 10:20 pm and 10:50 pm on weeknights, and the last one goes at 12:20 am.
Langdale's Berth 1 closes from 3 to 23 February 2027 for life extension work, and a temporary schedule runs from Berth 2 for those three weeks with a last sailing home at 10:30 pm. Berth 2 takes single-deck vehicles only, so BC Ferries makes every sailing bookable and asks drivers to book. Langdale's pay parking filled on 16 October 2026, and BC Ferries pointed foot passengers to transit, taxis or a drop-off.

Tips:
- Buy a foot passenger ticket online before you go, since the prepaid adult fare is $12.08 against $17.27 at the booth, fuel surcharge included.
- Pay once for the ferry at Horseshoe Bay, because BC Ferries charges nothing on the sailing from Langdale back.
- Ride a DayPASS on BC Transit's Sunshine Coast buses for $4 if you plan more than one hop between Langdale and the harbour.

Q: Can you visit Gibsons without a car?
A: Yes. Take the 257 bus from downtown Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay, walk on the 40-minute BC Ferries sailing to Langdale and ride BC Transit's route 1 to Lower Gibsons in about 10 minutes. On a weekday the 8:55 am bus from Dunsmuir at Cambie gets you to Lower Gibsons at 11:05 am.
Q: What time is the last ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay?
A: The last sailing leaves Langdale at 9:35 pm and reaches Horseshoe Bay at 10:15 pm on BC Ferries' schedules from 13 October to 16 December 2026 and from 4 January to 2 February 2027. It moves to 10:30 pm from 17 December to 3 January and from 3 to 23 February 2027.
Q: Do you pay both ways on the Langdale ferry?
A: No. BC Ferries collects the fare on the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale sailing, and the trip back from Langdale costs nothing more.
Q: How long is the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Gibsons?
A: BC Ferries schedules 40 minutes from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, and Langdale sits a 10-minute drive from Gibsons. BC Transit's route 1 makes the run from the terminal to Lower Gibsons in about 10 minutes.
Q: What is the last way home from Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast?
A: The last ferry home leaves at 9:35 pm from Langdale ferry terminal, Sunshine Coast. It reaches Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal at 10:15 pm. That time comes from BC Ferries seasonal schedules from 13 October to 16 December 2026 and from 4 January to 2 February 2027; the last sailing moves to 10:30 pm from 17 December to 3 January and from 3 to 23 February 2027.
Q: Can you do Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast without a car?
A: Yes. The quickest way without a car is by ferry, at about 40 minutes with BC Ferries.
Q: Is Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast worth a day trip?
A: Gibsons rewards a slow harbour day across Howe Sound, and the ferry ride there is half the pleasure.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/LNG-HSB https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/HSB-LNG https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/LNG-HSB https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/service-notices?serviceNoticeCode=8803962236680 https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt257.pdf https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.bctransit.com/sunshine-coast/schedules-and-maps/route-overview?route=1 https://www.bctransit.com/sunshine-coast/fares https://www.sunshinecoastcanada.com/explore/south-coast/gibsons/ https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-123.2759,49.3686?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.4765,49.4340;-123.5089,49.4006?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/7858241

### Golden Village evening
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/golden-village-evening
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Richmond food evening, Golden Village Richmond, Richmond Night Market alternative, Dim sum and food courts in Richmond
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Coordinates: 49.18380, -123.13380
Last way home: Train at 12:46 am from Richmond–Brighouse Station on the last Canada Line train to Waterfront, which reaches Aberdeen about 3 minutes later by TransLink's station table
Timetable: TransLink's first and last Canada Line trains as posted on 16 October 2026 (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Waterfront
Fastest way there: Car, 22 min
Without a car: Transit, 23 min
Suits: A Golden Village evening suits food lovers who will eat early, and the Canada Line runs back until after midnight.
Website: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/neighbourhoods/golden-village/
Summary: An evening in Richmond's Golden Village suits food lovers who want Asian food courts and Cantonese dining rooms beside the Canada Line, now that the Richmond Night Market has closed for good. The trade-off is the clock, because the Aberdeen Centre food court shuts at 7 pm most nights and Jade Seafood Restaurant stops serving at 9 pm.

The Richmond Night Market ran its 26th and final season from 24 April to 20 September 2026 and ended when its lease ran out, and its organizers named no new site. The eating it was famous for has other homes on No. 3 Road and Hazelbridge Way, and the Canada Line reaches them in 23 minutes from Waterfront. Tourism Richmond lists Jade and the Aberdeen Centre food court in the Golden Village, and it writes up the food courts at Yaohan Centre and Parker Place as well.
Start at the Aberdeen Centre food court. It sits steps from Aberdeen station, and Tourism Richmond counts dozens of stands there. The mall closes at 7 pm from Sunday to Thursday and at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, so come straight from work or an afternoon in town. Carry cash, since many stands take only cash or debit. Order tonkatsu at Saboten or a plate of wings at Wu Fung Dessert, and save room.
Jade Seafood Restaurant at Unit 280, 2811 No. 3 Road reopens for dinner at 5 pm and serves until 9 pm daily. Order the beef ribs the restaurant calls famous and the steamed wasabi fish maw and seafood dumpling that owner David Chung recommends. Jade sits on Tourism Richmond's Dumpling Trail, and the trail guides you to 15 dumpling kitchens across the city. Each place has two pairs of chopsticks in different colours, and you use one pair to serve from the shared plates and the other to eat.
Musqueam's own pages name Richmond among the places that sit on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory today. The last Canada Line train toward Waterfront leaves Richmond–Brighouse at 12:46 am, and TransLink's station table has it at Aberdeen about 3 minutes later and at Waterfront by about 1:12 am, by our sums. That makes the last SeaBus to North Vancouver at 1:22 am from Monday to Saturday. On a Sunday the last SeaBus leaves Waterfront at 11:22 pm, so a North Vancouver base needs a train from Aberdeen before about 10:55 pm.

Tips:
- Eat at the food court first and dine at Jade second, because the mall closes at 7 pm most nights and Jade serves until 9 pm.
- Carry cash for the food court, because Tourism Richmond says many stands take only cash or debit.
- Tap the same card in and out, so the fare home after 6:30 pm drops to the 1-zone $3.50.

Q: Is the Richmond Night Market still open?
A: No. The Richmond Night Market ran its final season from 24 April to 20 September 2026 and closed when its lease ended, and its organizers have named no new site. The Aberdeen Centre food court in the Golden Village is the handiest place nearby to try many stalls in one sitting.
Q: What time is the last Canada Line train from Richmond to downtown Vancouver?
A: The last Canada Line train from Richmond–Brighouse to Waterfront leaves at 12:46 am, as TransLink posted on 16 October 2026. It reaches Aberdeen about 3 minutes later by TransLink's station table.
Q: How do you get to the Golden Village from downtown Vancouver?
A: Ride the Canada Line from Waterfront Station to Aberdeen in 23 minutes by TransLink's station table. An adult tap costs $5.10 on weekdays before 6:30 pm and $3.50 after 6:30 pm and at weekends.
Q: What is the last way home from Golden Village evening?
A: The last train home leaves at 12:46 am from Richmond–Brighouse Station on the last Canada Line train to Waterfront, which reaches Aberdeen about 3 minutes later by TransLink's station table. It runs to Waterfront Station. That time comes from TransLink's first and last Canada Line trains as posted on 16 October 2026.
Q: Can you do Golden Village evening without a car?
A: Yes. The quickest way without a car is by transit, at about 23 minutes with TransLink.
Q: Is Golden Village evening worth a day trip?
A: Richmond's Golden Village gives food lovers an evening of food courts and Cantonese dining rooms beside the Canada Line, as long as dinner starts early.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/neighbourhoods/golden-village/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/food-drink/food-courts/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/blogs/food-drink/must-eat-dishes-at-the-aberdeen-centre-food-court/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/food-drink/the-dumpling-trail/ https://www.aberdeencentre.com/ https://www.jaderestaurant.ca/ https://www.richmondnightmarket.com/ https://www.richmondsentinel.ca/article-detail/62187/richmond-night-market-announces-final-season-after-26-remarkable-years https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/richmond-night-market-permanent-closure https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/our-story/our-territory/ https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-123.1338,49.1838?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/39274707

### Horseshoe Bay and Whytecliff Park
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/horseshoe-bay-and-whytecliff-park
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Horseshoe Bay day trip, Whytecliff Park by bus, Horseshoe Bay and Whytecliff from Vancouver
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Horseshoe Bay
Coordinates: 49.37440, -123.27390
Last way home: Transit at 12:20 am from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal on the 257 to downtown Vancouver (weeknights; 11:20 pm on Saturdays and 11:30 pm on Sundays)
Timetable: TransLink fall timetable effective 7 September 2026 (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Waterfront
Fastest way there: Car, 26 min
Without a car: Transit, 39 min
Suits: Horseshoe Bay and Whytecliff suit a short West Van outing with fish and chips by the ferries and a walk over the rocks.
Website: https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/terminal-directions-parking-food/vancouver-horseshoe-bay/HSB
Summary: Horseshoe Bay and Whytecliff Park suit anyone after a short West Vancouver outing with fish and chips by the ferry docks and a walk on the rocks above Howe Sound, and the 257 express gets there from downtown in 39 minutes. The trade-off is parking at Whytecliff, because West Van charges for it all year and closes the lots when they fill on fine days.

The 257 leaves Dunsmuir at Cambie every 20 minutes at a weekday midday and runs by way of the Lions Gate Bridge and Park Royal to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in 39 minutes. The 250 takes the slow road along Marine Drive in 54 minutes and passes Lighthouse Park on the way, so you can hop off there for its old-growth coastal forest and the viewpoint over the Point Atkinson light station. Every bus is a 1-zone fare at any hour, and the ride costs $3.50 by tap.
Horseshoe Bay is a couple of streets around Bay Street and Royal Avenue, and Horseshoe Bay Park runs along the water. The BC Ferries terminal sends boats across Howe Sound and over to Nanaimo. Troll's at 6408 Bay Street has fried fish since 1946 and opens at 8 am, and the Troll family plans to close it at the end of 2027 when its lease ends. Sewell's Marina across the street has worked the bay since the 1920s, and its Lookout coffee shop doubles as a tourist information desk. Public washrooms stand on the shore walk in Horseshoe Bay Park, and leashed dogs may use its paved footpaths.
Whytecliff Park lies just west of the village, and the Horseshoe Bay Motel puts the walk at 25 to 30 minutes. From the Bassendale Terrace you look over the beach to Whyte Island, and the water off the park is a designated Saltwater Marine Protected Area that draws divers of every level. Entry is free, and the café in the park opens daily from 11 am to 7 pm. Dogs may run off leash in the part of Whytecliff east of Marine Drive, and the District of West Vancouver keeps them off its beaches and playgrounds.
Coming home, the last 257 leaves the ferry terminal at 12:20 am on weeknights and reaches Dunsmuir at Cambie at 12:53 am. On Saturdays it goes at 11:20 pm and on Sundays at 11:30 pm. BC Ferries warns that transit may not be running when a late sailing lands, and a taxi stand waits at the terminal.

Tips:
- Check the bus sign for Horseshoe Bay, since some 250 trips stop at Dundarave.
- Come early on a sunny weekend, because the District of West Vancouver shuts the Whytecliff lots once they fill.
- Pack picnic food away in the parks, because BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed or attract bears, cougars, coyotes and wolves.

Q: How do you get to Horseshoe Bay by bus?
A: Take the 257 express from Dunsmuir at Cambie in downtown Vancouver to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. The ride takes 39 minutes at a weekday midday on TransLink's timetable effective 7 September 2026. The 250 runs along Marine Drive in 54 minutes.
Q: What time is the last bus from Horseshoe Bay to Vancouver?
A: The last 257 leaves the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal at 12:20 am on weeknights and reaches Dunsmuir at Cambie at 12:53 am. On Saturdays the last one leaves at 11:20 pm and on Sundays at 11:30 pm.
Q: Can you walk from Horseshoe Bay to Whytecliff Park?
A: Yes. Whytecliff Park lies just west of Horseshoe Bay, and the Horseshoe Bay Motel puts the walk at 25 to 30 minutes.
Q: Is Whytecliff Park free?
A: Yes. Entry to Whytecliff Park is free, and the District of West Vancouver charges for parking there all year from 7 am to 10 pm.
Q: What is the last way home from Horseshoe Bay and Whytecliff Park?
A: The last transit home leaves at 12:20 am from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal on the 257 to downtown Vancouver (weeknights; 11:20 pm on Saturdays and 11:30 pm on Sundays). It reaches Dunsmuir at Cambie, downtown Vancouver at 12:53 am. That time comes from TransLink fall timetable effective 7 September 2026.
Q: Can you do Horseshoe Bay and Whytecliff Park without a car?
A: Yes. The quickest way without a car is by transit, at about 39 minutes with TransLink.
Q: Is Horseshoe Bay and Whytecliff Park worth a day trip?
A: Horseshoe Bay and Whytecliff Park give a half-day on the edge of Howe Sound, and the express bus gets there in under 40 minutes.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt257.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt250.pdf https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/whytecliff-park https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/destination-parks-pay-parking https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/dogs-parks https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/lighthouse-park https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/terminal-directions-parking-food/vancouver-horseshoe-bay/HSB https://www.trollsrestaurant.com/ https://sewellsmarina.com/about-sewells/ https://sewellsmarina.com/coffee-shop/ https://horseshoebaymotel.com/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-123.2759,49.3686?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-123.2874,49.3740?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3928036719

### Lynn Canyon and Lynn Valley
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/lynn-canyon-and-lynn-valley
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Lynn Canyon day trip, Lynn Canyon suspension bridge by bus, Lynn Canyon from Lonsdale Quay
Region: Lynn Valley
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Coordinates: 49.34290, -123.02020
Last way home: Transit at 1:13 am from Lynn Valley Centre, Bay 2, on the 228 to Lonsdale Quay (weeknights; the last SeaBus leaves the Quay at 1:00 am from Monday to Saturday)
Timetable: TransLink fall timetable effective 7 September 2026 (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Lonsdale Quay
Fastest way there: Car, 12 min
Without a car: Transit, 35 min
Suits: Lynn Canyon suits a free half-day of forest and a high bridge, and one bus gets you there from Lonsdale Quay.
Website: https://ecologycentre.ca/plan-your-visit/
Summary: Lynn Canyon makes an easy half-day from Lonsdale Quay for families and walkers who want a free suspension bridge 50 metres above Lynn Creek and a walk in the forest around it. The trade-off is daylight, because Lynn Canyon Park opens from dawn to dusk and a December afternoon closes in early.

The 228 leaves Lonsdale Quay Bay 2 about every half hour and climbs to Lynn Valley in about 20 minutes. Get off at Lynn Valley Road and Peters Road, as the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre advises, and walk 15 minutes down Peters Road into the park. The 227 community shuttle from Phibbs Exchange stops at Peters Road and Duval Road, and from there the park is 5 minutes on foot. It runs every 30 minutes until the last trip leaves Phibbs at 8:15 pm. Every bus here costs one zone, so the ride from the Quay is $3.50 by tap.
The suspension bridge hangs 50 metres above Lynn Creek, and crossing it costs nothing. Visitors paid 10 cents when the park opened in 1912. The walk from the main parking lot takes about 2 minutes and drops down about 30 steps, so strollers and wheelchairs can't make it. The Ecology Centre opens from 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays and from noon to 4 pm at weekends and holidays outside the summer season, and it asks for a donation. Washrooms at the Lynn Canyon Cafe building stay open all year, and the café serves coffee and light lunches from 10 am to 5 pm daily.
The District of North Vancouver's fire chief has warned of rocks hidden under the surface and water cold enough to bring on hypothermia within minutes, and people have died jumping from the cliffs. Stay on the trails and behind the fences. North Shore Rescue asks every walker to leave a trip plan and carry the ten essentials, and a light comes first on that list. Phones can lose signal in the trees.
Back up the hill in Lynn Valley, the End of the Line General Store at 4193 Lynn Valley Road pours JJ Bean coffee from 9 am to 5 pm daily, and its corner was the last stop on the Lynn Valley trolley line in 1910. Lynn Headwaters Regional Park sits farther up the valley, and Metro Vancouver has closed its paved lot for construction while the gravel lots stay open. Dogs go on a leash north of Twin Falls Bridge in Lynn Canyon Park, and black bears live in these woods, so keep food packed away.

Tips:
- Catch a bus home by mid-afternoon in December and January, because Lynn Canyon Park closes at dusk.
- Park for free at the east lot off the northern end of Lillooet Road, or pay $3 an hour in the main lot between 1 March and 31 October.
- Pay by tap or Compass Card, because a cash fare's paper transfer won't open the SeaBus gates at Lonsdale Quay.

Q: Is the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge free?
A: Yes. Crossing the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge costs nothing, and Lynn Canyon Park is a free public park run by the District of North Vancouver. The Ecology Centre asks for a donation.
Q: How do you get to Lynn Canyon by bus?
A: Take the 228 from Lonsdale Quay Bay 2 to Lynn Valley Road at Peters Road and walk 15 minutes down Peters Road to the park, as the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre advises. The 227 from Phibbs Exchange stops at Peters Road and Duval Road, and the park is 5 minutes away on foot from there.
Q: What are Lynn Canyon Park's hours?
A: Lynn Canyon Park opens daily from dawn to dusk. The Ecology Centre opens from 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays and from noon to 4 pm at weekends and holidays outside mid-April to September.
Q: Why does the District warn about cliff jumping at Lynn Canyon?
A: The District of North Vancouver's fire chief has warned of rocks hidden under the surface of Lynn Canyon's pools and water cold enough to bring on hypothermia within minutes, and people have died jumping from the cliffs. Stay on the trails and behind the fences.
Q: What is the last way home from Lynn Canyon and Lynn Valley?
A: The last transit home leaves at 1:13 am from Lynn Valley Centre, Bay 2, on the 228 to Lonsdale Quay (weeknights; the last SeaBus leaves the Quay at 1:00 am from Monday to Saturday). It reaches Lonsdale Quay at 1:26 am. That time comes from TransLink fall timetable effective 7 September 2026.
Q: Can you do Lynn Canyon and Lynn Valley without a car?
A: Yes. The quickest way without a car is by transit, at about 35 minutes with TransLink.
Q: Is Lynn Canyon and Lynn Valley worth a day trip?
A: Lynn Canyon makes the easiest forest outing from Lonsdale Quay, and winter light sets the length of the visit.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://ecologycentre.ca/plan-your-visit/ https://ecologycentre.ca/suspension-bridge/ https://www.dnv.org/news/safety-reminder-cliff-jumping-at-lynn-canyon-park https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt228.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt227.pdf https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.lynncanyoncafe.ca/ https://www.eotl.ca/ https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lynn-headwaters-regional-park https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/heading-outside/ https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/ https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.0828,49.3100;-123.0202,49.3429?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/332994057

### Squamish
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/squamish
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Squamish day trip, Day trip to Squamish from Vancouver, Vancouver to Squamish
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Coordinates: 49.69810, -123.15590
Last way home: Coach at 8:00 pm from Squamish Adventure Centre, 38551 Loggers Lane, on the YVR Skylynx Standard coach (Monday to Thursday; the Friday to Sunday coach leaves at 9:00 pm)
Timetable: YVR Skylynx winter and spring 2026/27 timetable, 22 November 2026 to 19 April 2027; the summer and fall timetable to 21 November also sends its last coach south from Squamish at 8:00 pm (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Waterfront
Fastest way there: Coach, 1 h with YVR Skylynx
Suits: Squamish suits a day outdoors at the head of Howe Sound once you have picked a coach home or put winter tires on the car.
Website: https://www.exploresquamish.com/
Summary: A day in Squamish suits walkers and eagle watchers who want granite walls and a working town at the head of Howe Sound, and two coaches run there from downtown Vancouver. The trade-off is the ride home, because the walk-on Squamish Connector heads south by mid-afternoon and the later YVR Skylynx coach stops in Squamish only on reservation.

By the 2026/27 winter timetable, the 8:00 am YVR Skylynx Standard coach leaves Melville Street outside the Hyatt Regency by Burrard Station and pulls into the Squamish Adventure Centre on Loggers Lane at 9:00 am. An earlier one leaves at 6:00 am. Reserve the Squamish stop when you buy the seat, because the coach calls there only on reservation. A Standard ticket from downtown costs $32 one way and $42 return for the season from 22 November 2026, and the last coach south leaves at 8:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 9:00 pm from Friday to Sunday.
The Squamish Connector gives a second way up from 660 West Cordova Street at Waterfront Station, and walk-ons are welcome at that stop. On its schedule for 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 the first bus leaves at 9:50 am on weekdays and at 8:50 am at weekends, and every run drops off at the Squamish Adventure Centre. Its last bus south leaves the Adventure Centre at 2:45 pm on weekdays and 4:30 pm at weekends, so it suits a shorter day.
The town stands on the land of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) at the point where the Squamish River meets the top of Howe Sound. The Nation's own page puts its traditional territory at 6,732 square kilometres. The District of Squamish apologized to the Nation in public at O'Siyam Pavilion on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2026.
Winter brings the bald eagles. Chum salmon runs in the valley's rivers draw them in from November to February, and BC Parks puts the best viewing in November and December. BC Parks says Squamish set the world record in the 1994 winter count with 3,769 eagles. Watch from the Eagle Run viewing area on the municipal dyke across from 41015 Government Road in Brackendale, and turn off Highway 99 at Garibaldi Way to reach it. Brackendale Eagles Park lies across the river with no road in, and BC Parks closes it to all recreation other than fishing from 1 October to 31 March.
Downtown runs along Cleveland Avenue and Second Avenue, and the coach stop on Loggers Lane sits beside Highway 99. Howe Sound Brewing pours its own beer in a brewpub at 37801 Cleveland Avenue. Salted Vine Kitchen & Bar on Second Avenue cooks dinner from Wednesday to Sunday, so book it for a weekend. The Sea to Sky Gondola stands 2 km south of Squamish by the Connector's reckoning. The Connector drops off there by reservation and picks up walk-ons at 3:00 pm on weekdays and at 3:00 pm and 4:40 pm at weekends, and the gondola closes for maintenance from 16 to 26 November 2026.

Tips:
- Book the Squamish stop when you book the Skylynx seat, because the coach calls at the Squamish Adventure Centre only on reservation.
- Black bears usually den from December to April, WildSafeBC says, and feeding one or leaving food out for it breaks section 33.1 of BC's Wildlife Act.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service and DriveBC before you set off, since smoke and fire closures can change a Sea to Sky day.

Q: Can you do a day trip to Squamish without a car?
A: Yes. The YVR Skylynx Standard coach runs from Melville Street by Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver to the Squamish Adventure Centre in an hour, and in winter 2026/27 its last coach south leaves Squamish at 8:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 9:00 pm from Friday to Sunday. Reserve the Squamish stop, because that coach calls there only on reservation. The walk-on Squamish Connector also runs from Waterfront Station, and its last bus south leaves at 2:45 pm on weekdays and 4:30 pm at weekends.
Q: How long is the drive from Vancouver to Squamish?
A: The routing engine gives 68 minutes and 64.7 km from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to downtown Squamish in free-flowing traffic. Highway 99 is a signed winter tire route from 1 October to 31 March.
Q: When is the best time to see the eagles in Squamish?
A: BC Parks puts the best eagle viewing near Squamish in November and December, and the birds gather from November to February. Watch from the Eagle Run viewing area on the municipal dyke across from 41015 Government Road in Brackendale.
Q: How much is the bus from Vancouver to Squamish?
A: A YVR Skylynx Standard ticket from downtown Vancouver to Squamish costs $32 one way and $42 return in the winter and spring 2026/27 season. From YVR the Standard fare is $55 one way.
Q: Is the Sea to Sky Gondola open in November?
A: Yes, except from 16 to 26 November 2026, when it closes for maintenance. The Sea to Sky Gondola opens daily from 9 am to 5 pm from 31 October to 15 November and again from 27 November to 31 December. The last ride down is at 6 pm.
Q: What is the last way home from Squamish?
A: The last coach home leaves at 8:00 pm from Squamish Adventure Centre, 38551 Loggers Lane, on the YVR Skylynx Standard coach (Monday to Thursday; the Friday to Sunday coach leaves at 9:00 pm). It reaches Vancouver Downtown, Melville Street by Burrard Station at 9:00 pm. That time comes from YVR Skylynx winter and spring 2026/27 timetable, 22 November 2026 to 19 April 2027; the summer and fall timetable to 21 November also sends its last coach south from Squamish at 8:00 pm.
Q: Is Squamish worth a day trip?
A: Squamish rewards a winter day of eagles and brewpubs an hour up the coast, and it asks you to plan the ride home.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/38/ https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/ https://yvrskylynx.com/prices/38/ https://www.seatoskygondola.com/hours-and-prices/ https://www.squamishconnector.com/seatoskygondola https://www.squamishconnector.com/_files/ugd/412db0_91c33812e2424bbbb52429b376ceaa22.pdf https://www.squamishconnector.com/schedule https://squamish.ca/government-and-administration/district-information/news/district-of-squamish-delivers-formal-apology-to-squamish-nation-for-inter-generational-harms https://www.squamish.net/about-our-nation/ https://bcparks.ca/brackendale-eagles-park/ https://www.howesound.com/ https://www.saltedvine.ca/ https://www.exploresquamish.com/eat-drink/ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/winter-tire-and-chain-up-routes https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-123.1559,49.6981?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2238688

### Steveston
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/steveston
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Steveston Village day trip, Steveston fishing village, Day trip to Steveston from Vancouver
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Coordinates: 49.12520, -123.18360
Last way home: Transit at 11:25 pm from Steveston Exchange Bay 2 on the 401 to Richmond–Brighouse Station (weekdays; 11:24 pm on Saturdays and 11:27 pm on Sundays)
Timetable: TransLink fall timetable effective 7 September 2026 (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Waterfront
Fastest way there: Car, 35 min
Without a car: Transit, 50 min
Suits: Steveston suits a harbour day of fish off the boats and a cannery visit, and a train and a bus get you there from downtown.
Website: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/things-to-do/steveston-village/
Summary: Steveston suits families and seafood lovers who want a working fishing harbour at the mouth of the Fraser River, and its boats sell their catch from the public sales float. The trade-off is distance, because the Canada Line and a 401 bus take about 50 minutes from Waterfront Station before the wait to change.

Ride the Canada Line from Waterfront to Richmond–Brighouse in 26 minutes by TransLink's station table, and change there to a Steveston bus such as the 401. The 401 runs about every 15 minutes at a weekday midday and reaches Steveston Exchange in about 24 minutes. Richmond sits in fare zone 2, so a weekday trip before 6:30 pm costs $5.10 by tap, and after that or at weekends it costs $3.50. The 407 from Bridgeport also comes here and takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Fisherman's Wharf opens seven days a week, and fishers sell from their boats at the public sales float. The Steveston Harbour Authority's season list keeps Dungeness crab and shrimp on sale all year with rotating closures, and halibut comes back in February. Buy what you see on ice and carry it home cold in a food-safe bag. The Harbour Authority warns visitors about a wild sea lion at the float, and feeding it breaks the federal Marine Mammal Regulations.
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site stands over the water, and the cannery itself warns that it runs colder inside than out, so bring a warm layer. One ticket covers the whole day, so you can step out for lunch on the wharf and come back. Winter in the Village lights up Steveston from 19 November to 31 December 2026 with seasonal displays and free family events. Garry Point Park opens onto the water for a sunset walk at the end of the day.
Musqueam's own pages say its ancestors have lived throughout and stewarded the Fraser River estuary for thousands of years, and they name Richmond among the places that sit on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory today. Coming home, the last weekday 401 that makes a comfortable Canada Line connection leaves Steveston Exchange at 11:25 pm and reaches Richmond–Brighouse at 11:42 pm. A 12:27 am bus also runs. It pulls in at 12:42 am and leaves you four minutes for the last train toward Waterfront at 12:46 am.

Tips:
- Check the Steveston Harbour Authority's daily post before you go, since the catch on the sales float changes each day.
- Base yourself downtown for a late Sunday in Steveston, because the last SeaBus to North Vancouver leaves Waterfront at 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays.
- Pay by tap, so the Canada Line and the bus share one fare inside 90 minutes.

Q: How do you get to Steveston from downtown Vancouver?
A: Ride the Canada Line from Waterfront Station to Richmond–Brighouse in 26 minutes, then take the 401 bus to Steveston Village. The 401 takes about 24 minutes at a weekday midday on TransLink's timetable effective 7 September 2026, and the 402 and the 406 run there too.
Q: What time is the last bus from Steveston to the Canada Line?
A: The last weekday 401 with a comfortable connection leaves Steveston Exchange at 11:25 pm and reaches Richmond–Brighouse at 11:42 pm, before the last Canada Line train to Waterfront at 12:46 am. On Saturdays the matching bus leaves at 11:24 pm and on Sundays at 11:27 pm.
Q: Can you buy fish off the boats in Steveston in winter?
A: Yes. The Steveston Harbour Authority lists Dungeness crab and shrimp as available all year at the Fisherman's Wharf public sales float, and halibut from February. Crab and shrimp close by area in rotation.
Q: How much is transit from Vancouver to Steveston?
A: An adult tap costs $5.10 on weekdays before 6:30 pm, because Richmond is in TransLink's fare zone 2. After 6:30 pm and at weekends the same trip costs $3.50, and one fare covers the train and the bus within 90 minutes.
Q: What is the last way home from Steveston?
A: The last transit home leaves at 11:25 pm from Steveston Exchange Bay 2 on the 401 to Richmond–Brighouse Station (weekdays; 11:24 pm on Saturdays and 11:27 pm on Sundays). It reaches Richmond–Brighouse Station, for the Canada Line to Waterfront at 11:42 pm. That time comes from TransLink fall timetable effective 7 September 2026.
Q: Can you do Steveston without a car?
A: Yes. The quickest way without a car is by transit, at about 50 minutes with TransLink.
Q: Is Steveston worth a day trip?
A: Steveston rewards a slow day on the Fraser River's working waterfront, and the transit ride there runs close to an hour.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt401.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt407.pdf https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://stevestonharbour.com/fishermans-wharf/ https://stevestonharbour.com/fishermans-wharf/whats-in-season/ https://stevestonharbour.com/fishermans-wharf/sales-float-purchasing-tips/ https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/visit/hours-admissions/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/things-to-do/steveston-village/ https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/events/winter-in-the-village/ https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/our-story/our-territory/ https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-123.1836,49.1252?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12520139945

### Victoria
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/victoria
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Victoria day trip, Day trip to Victoria from Vancouver, Vancouver to Victoria in a day, Vancouver to Victoria seaplane
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Last way home: Ferry at 9:00 pm from Swartz Bay ferry terminal, north of Victoria
Timetable: BC Ferries seasonal schedules read on 16 October 2026: the 9:00 pm runs daily from 14 October to 11 November 2026 and from 31 December 2026 to 10 February 2027, and from 12 November to 16 December a 10:00 pm sailing adds on Fridays and Sundays (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Coal Harbour
Fastest way there: Seaplane, 35 min with Harbour Air
Suits: Victoria in a day suits a seaplane booked 45 days ahead, and by ferry it becomes a very long day.
Website: https://www.tourismvictoria.com/
Summary: A day in Victoria from Vancouver suits travellers who book the Harbour Air seaplane, because the 35-minute flight runs from Coal Harbour straight into Victoria Harbour. The trade-off is cost and short winter days, since fares start at $99 one way booked 45 days ahead and the January 2026 weekday flights stopped at 3:30 pm. By ferry and bus each way takes about four hours.

Harbour Air's Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre stands on the water just west of the cruise terminal at 1055 Canada Place, and its seaplanes land in Victoria Harbour 35 minutes after take-off. Its fare page lists up to 24 flights a day, and the Everyday Low Fare starts at $99 one way for bookings made 45 days ahead, and that offer runs until 31 December 2026. In January 2026 the weekday timetable ran 14 departures each way between 7:45 am and 3:30 pm. The posted timetables ended on 30 September 2026, so search Harbour Air's booking tool for winter times. Every bag rides in the hold, and only something small enough for the seat-back pocket comes into the cabin.
The ferry route takes the whole day. The first 620 bus leaves Bridgeport Station at 5:58 am and reaches the Tsawwassen terminal at 6:33 am for the 7:00 am sailing. That boat docks at Swartz Bay at 8:35 am. On a weekday BC Transit's 70 leaves Swartz Bay at 8:55 am and reaches Legislature Exchange downtown at 9:52 am, and a single ride costs $3. Going home, the 7:39 pm bus from Legislature Exchange gets to Swartz Bay at 8:35 pm for the 9:00 pm sailing. That boat lands at Tsawwassen at 10:35 pm, and the 620 at 11:00 pm takes you to Bridgeport for the Canada Line.
The BC Ferries Connector puts the whole trip on one ticket. From 1 October 2026 to 13 May 2027 it leaves the Vancouver bus terminal at Pacific Central Station at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm daily, and the first coach reaches Crystal Garden on Douglas Street at 1:30 pm. The last coach back leaves Crystal Garden at 5:45 pm and pulls into Vancouver at 10:00 pm. That leaves about four hours in town. Drivers pay $115.50 at the Tsawwassen booth for a standard car and its driver on the fares in effect from 16 June 2026, counting the 5% fuel surcharge, and Saver fares start at $51.45 for both.
The City of Victoria says it stands on the homelands of the Songhees Nation and the Xwsepsum Nation, and Destination Greater Victoria names them as Lekwungen-speaking peoples. The Victoria Visitor Centre sits at 812 Wharf Street on the Inner Harbour. The last sailing from Swartz Bay leaves at 9:00 pm every day of the schedules from 14 October to 11 November 2026 and from 31 December 2026 to 10 February 2027. From 12 November to 16 December a 10:00 pm sailing runs on Fridays and Sundays.

Tips:
- Keep in-flight items small enough for the seat-back pocket on Harbour Air, because every other bag travels in the cargo hold.
- Check the vehicle space on BC Ferries' current conditions page before a Friday evening sailing home, since evening boats on this route have loaded full.
- Base a late return in downtown Vancouver on a Sunday, because the last SeaBus to North Vancouver leaves Waterfront at 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays.

Q: Can you do Victoria as a day trip from Vancouver?
A: Yes. The Harbour Air seaplane flies from Coal Harbour to Victoria Harbour in 35 minutes, from $99 one way when booked 45 days ahead. By ferry and transit the trip takes about four hours each way, and the last sailing from Swartz Bay leaves at 9:00 pm.
Q: What is the fastest way from Vancouver to Victoria?
A: The Harbour Air seaplane is the fastest, at 35 minutes from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Victoria Harbour. The BC Ferries crossing alone takes 1 hour 35 minutes from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay.
Q: What time is the last ferry from Victoria to Vancouver?
A: The last BC Ferries sailing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen leaves at 9:00 pm daily and arrives at 10:35 pm, on the schedules from 14 October to 11 November 2026 and from 31 December 2026 to 10 February 2027. From 12 November to 16 December a 10:00 pm sailing adds on Fridays and Sundays.
Q: Is there a bus from Vancouver to Victoria?
A: Yes. The BC Ferries Connector runs from the Vancouver bus terminal at Pacific Central Station to Crystal Garden in Victoria in 4 hours and rides the ferry on the way. It leaves four times a day from 1 October 2026 to 13 May 2027. The last coach back leaves Victoria at 5:45 pm.
Q: What is the last way home from Victoria?
A: The last ferry home leaves at 9:00 pm from Swartz Bay ferry terminal, north of Victoria. It reaches Tsawwassen ferry terminal, Delta at 10:35 pm. That time comes from BC Ferries seasonal schedules read on 16 October 2026: the 9:00 pm runs daily from 14 October to 11 November 2026 and from 31 December 2026 to 10 February 2027, and from 12 November to 16 December a 10:00 pm sailing adds on Fridays and Sundays.
Q: Can you do Victoria without a car?
A: Yes. The quickest way without a car is by seaplane, at about 35 minutes with Harbour Air.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://harbourair.com/everyday-low-fares/ https://harbourair.com/fares/ https://harbourair.com/schedules/ https://harbourair.com/luggage/ https://loved-serenity-e0ed39558b.media.strapiapp.com/200_01_January2026_30_September2026_9683fc8549.pdf https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/SWB-TSA https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/SWB-TSA https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares https://bcfconnector.com/stops-schedules/ https://bcfconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BCFC-2026-and-2027-Main-Route.pdf https://infomaps.translink.ca/Public_Timetables/221/tt620.pdf https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/seabus https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps/route-overview?route=70X https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/fares https://www.victoria.ca/ https://www.tourismvictoria.com/ https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-123.1291,49.0079?overview=false https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.4105,48.6865;-123.3659,48.4207?overview=false

### Whistler
URL: https://northvanguide.com/day-trips/whistler
Type: Day trip
Also known as: Whistler day trip, Day trip to Whistler from Vancouver, Vancouver to Whistler in a day
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Coordinates: 50.11470, -122.95600
Last way home: Coach at 7:00 pm from Whistler Gateway Bus Loop on Epic Rides (daily; a 9:00 pm bus runs on Fridays)
Timetable: Epic Rides winter timetable, 27 November 2026 to 18 April 2027; the fall timetable to 19 November also ends with the 7:00 pm bus (from the published timetable, checked Oct 16, 2026)
Leaves from: Waterfront
Fastest way there: Seaplane, 45 min with Harbour Air
Suits: Whistler in a day suits early risers who will ride the 6:20 am coach up and the 7:00 pm coach home.
Website: https://www.whistler.ca/
Summary: A day trip to Whistler from downtown Vancouver suits skiers and sightseers who can start early, because Epic Rides' 6:20 am winter bus from Burrard Station reaches Whistler Village at 8:05 am and the last daily bus home leaves at 7:00 pm. The trade-off is three and a half hours on the coach in one day, so many skiers book a night.

Epic Rides runs non-stop from the Melville Street door of the Hyatt above Burrard Station to the Gateway Bus Loop beside the Whistler Visitor Centre, and every trip takes 1 hour 45 minutes. From 27 November 2026 the first bus leaves at 6:20 am daily. A one-way ticket costs $33.50 and a return $44, and skis ride free. Coming home, the last daily bus leaves Whistler at 7:00 pm and reaches Burrard at 8:45 pm, and on Fridays a 9:00 pm bus gets in at 10:45 pm. The fall timetable runs to 19 November, and the posted schedule shows no Epic Rides buses from 20 to 26 November.
YVR Skylynx gives a second way up. Its Standard coach leaves Melville Street outside the Hyatt Regency at 6:00 am in winter 2026/27 and takes 2 hours by way of Squamish, and the fare from downtown is $32 one way. Southbound, the last Standard coach leaves Whistler at 7:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 8:00 pm from Friday to Sunday, and it reaches downtown 2 hours later. The Harbour Air seaplane from Coal Harbour flew only from 11 May to 4 October in 2026.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler acknowledges that it stands on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Start a first visit at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre at 4584 Blackcomb Way. Whistler Blackcomb has set 20 November 2026 as its target for opening day if conditions allow, and its own page carries the 2026/27 ticket prices.
A 7:00 pm bus home leaves time for an early dinner. Bar Oso on Village Square opens daily at 4:30 pm for Spanish small plates, and Araxi next door starts dinner at 5:00 pm on weekdays and 4:30 pm at weekends, so book a table that fits the bus. Purebread on Main Street opens at 8:00 am, and the first bus pulls in five minutes later. Anyone driving needs legal winter tires on Highway 99 from 1 October to 31 March.

Tips:
- Create an Epic Rides account when you book, since account holders can change a trip free up to 8 hours before departure.
- WildSafeBC says bears are most active from April to November, and leaving garbage where it could draw a bear, or feeding one, breaks section 33.1 of BC's Wildlife Act.
- From July to September, check the BC Wildfire Service and DriveBC before a summer trip, since smoke and fire closures can change a Sea to Sky day.

Q: Can you do Whistler in a day without a car?
A: Yes. In winter 2026/27 Epic Rides leaves Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver at 6:20 am, reaches Whistler Village at 8:05 am and sends its last daily bus home at 7:00 pm. The ride takes 1 hour 45 minutes each way and costs $44 return.
Q: What time is the last bus from Whistler to Vancouver?
A: The last daily Epic Rides bus leaves the Whistler Gateway Bus Loop at 7:00 pm and reaches Burrard Station at 8:45 pm. On Fridays a 9:00 pm bus runs as well. In winter 2026/27 the last YVR Skylynx Standard coach leaves Whistler at 7:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 8:00 pm from Friday to Sunday.
Q: Does the seaplane fly from Vancouver to Whistler in winter?
A: No. Harbour Air's Whistler seaplane flew from 11 May to 4 October in 2026, and the airline listed no winter flights.
Q: How long is the drive from Vancouver to Whistler?
A: The routing engine gives 121 minutes and 122.1 km from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to Whistler Village in free-flowing traffic. Highway 99 is a signed winter tire route from 1 October to 31 March.
Q: What is the last way home from Whistler?
A: The last coach home leaves at 7:00 pm from Whistler Gateway Bus Loop on Epic Rides (daily; a 9:00 pm bus runs on Fridays). It reaches Burrard Station, 1088 Melville Street at 8:45 pm. That time comes from Epic Rides winter timetable, 27 November 2026 to 18 April 2027; the fall timetable to 19 November also ends with the 7:00 pm bus.
Q: Is Whistler worth a day trip?
A: Whistler works as a long day from downtown Vancouver on the first coach up, and a ski day there goes better with a night in the Village.
Checked: 2026-10-16
Sources: https://epicrides.ca/epic-rides-schedule/ https://epicrides.ca/ https://epicrides.ca/bike-shuttle/ https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/38/ https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/ https://yvrskylynx.com/prices/38/ https://harbourair.com/schedules/ https://www.whistler.ca/ https://www.placera.se/pressmeddelanden/vail-resorts-whistler-blackcomb-kicks-off-the-countdown-to-winter-with-november-20-opening-date-20260818 https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx https://www.araxi.com/ https://www.baroso.ca/ https://www.purebread.ca/find-us https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/winter-tire-and-chain-up-routes https://wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear/ https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status https://routing.openstreetmap.de/routed-car/route/v1/driving/-123.1122,49.286;-122.9560,50.1147?overview=false https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1080169553

## Makers

### Bee Wild Paradise Valley
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/bee-wild-paradise-valley
Type: Maker
Also known as: Bee Wild honey
Region: Squamish
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Makes: Raw, unfiltered honey from a permaculture-inspired apiary in Paradise Valley.
Crafts: Honey
Visit: At markets only
Summary: Bee Wild suits anyone who wants honey from a single Sea to Sky valley, raw and unfiltered from hives in Paradise Valley north of Squamish. It sells at the Squamish and Whistler farmers' markets, so buy it on market day.

Bee Wild keeps its bees in Paradise Valley north of Squamish and calls itself a permaculture-inspired apiary. The honey goes into the jar raw and unfiltered, with no pasteurizing. It sells at both the Squamish and the Whistler farmers' markets.

Tips:
- Check the Squamish market's vendor list before a winter visit, because the market breaks after 19 December 2026 and returns on 6 March 2027.

Q: Where can you buy Paradise Valley honey near Squamish?
A: Bee Wild Paradise Valley sells raw, unfiltered honey from its Paradise Valley apiary at the Squamish Farmers' Market and the Whistler Farmers' Market.
Q: What does Bee Wild Paradise Valley make?
A: Raw, unfiltered honey from a permaculture-inspired apiary in Paradise Valley.
Q: Can you visit Bee Wild Paradise Valley?
A: At markets only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://marketspread.com/vendor/197056/bee-wild-paradise-valley/ https://marketspread.com/market/32573/squamish-farmers-market/

### Charlie Girl Goods
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/charlie-girl-goods
Type: Maker
Also known as: Charlie Girl caramels
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
Makes: Small-batch caramels cooked from scratch in a range of flavours, made with natural ingredients and local ones wherever the makers can get them.
Crafts: Caramels, Confectionery
Visit: At markets only
Town: Deep Cove
Website: https://charliegirlgoods.square.site/
Summary: Charlie Girl Goods suits anyone who wants a sweet thing made in Deep Cove, since a mother-run kitchen there cooks every batch of caramels from scratch. You buy them online or at a market stall, because the business has no shop.

Charlie Girl Goods is a small business based in Deep Cove, and its owners describe it as mama owned and operated. They make caramels in small batches from scratch. Natural ingredients come first. Local ones go in every chance they get.
The caramels travel to markets around Vancouver, and Got Craft lists the business for the first weekend of its 2026 Holiday Market. The online shop takes orders between markets.

Tips:
- Order online ahead of a December visit if you want a box waiting, since the business sells through its own web shop between markets.

Q: Where can you buy Charlie Girl Goods caramels?
A: Charlie Girl Goods sells its Deep Cove caramels through its online shop and at markets, including the Got Craft Holiday Market at the Vancouver Convention Centre on 21 and 22 November 2026.
Q: What does Charlie Girl Goods make?
A: Small-batch caramels cooked from scratch in a range of flavours, made with natural ingredients and local ones wherever the makers can get them.
Q: Can you visit Charlie Girl Goods?
A: At markets only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://gotcraft.com/vendors/charlie-girl-goods https://gotcraft.com/markets/holiday-market-one https://charliegirlgoods.square.site/

### Debra Sparrow
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/debra-sparrow
Type: Maker
Also known as: Qwasen, Salish Blanket Co.
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Makes: Original Salish weavings made by hand on a traditional Salish loom. Salish Blanket Co. turns her weavings and her daughter Aleen Sparrow's into cotton blankets woven by its production partner in the EU.
Crafts: Weaving, Textiles
Website: https://salishblanketco.com/
Summary: Debra Sparrow suits a visitor who wants to take home a blanket drawn from a Musqueam weaver's own work, through Salish Blanket Co.'s collection of her and her daughter's designs. The company's production partner in the EU weaves the blankets from her originals, and her hand-woven pieces hang in museums and public spaces.

Debra Sparrow (Qwasen) was born and raised on the Musqueam Indian Reserve and began learning Salish weaving in the 1980s, Salish Blanket Co. writes. At the time the techniques had largely been lost in her community. Alongside a group of Musqueam women she helped recover and rebuild that knowledge from museum collections and family blankets. Her woven works hang at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC and at Vancouver International Airport, among other public places.
Her daughter Aleen Sparrow learned from her and weaves too. Salish Blanket Co.'s first collection draws on original weavings by both women and turns them into 100% cotton blankets made by its partner in the EU. The company describes its job as preserving the integrity of the original work.

Tips:
- Look for Debra Sparrow's large woven works at YVR and MOA, which you can see for free at the airport.

Q: Where can you buy a blanket designed by Debra Sparrow?
A: Salish Blanket Co. sells cotton blankets drawn from original weavings by Musqueam weavers Debra Sparrow and Aleen Sparrow through its website.
Q: What does Debra Sparrow make?
A: Original Salish weavings made by hand on a traditional Salish loom. Salish Blanket Co. turns her weavings and her daughter Aleen Sparrow's into cotton blankets woven by its production partner in the EU.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://salishblanketco.com/ https://salishblanketco.com/pages/about-us https://skwalwen.com/pages/find-us-in-stores

### East Van Jam
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/east-van-jam
Type: Maker
Also known as: Natalie Ferrari-Morton
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Makes: Low-sugar fruit spreads made in Vancouver with BC produce, in gourmet flavour pairings.
Crafts: Jam, Preserves
Visit: At markets only
Website: https://eastvanjam.com/
Summary: East Van Jam suits a cook who wants a jar of BC fruit with far less sugar than the supermarket kind, and it turns up in shops from Main Street to Whistler. Natalie Ferrari-Morton runs no café or shop of her own, so you buy it through stockists and markets.

Natalie Ferrari-Morton founded East Van Jam in 2013, and her spreads take their cue from the characters who make East Vancouver what it is. The spreads use BC produce and a fraction of the usual sugar, so there is more fruit in every jar. She buys from BC family farms such as Bergen Farms.
Grocers and gift shops across the Lower Mainland carry the jars, from Welk's General Store on Main Street to Ecologyst and Picnic in Whistler. Got Craft lists East Van Jam for the first weekend of its 2026 Holiday Market.

Tips:
- Check the retailers page before a Sea to Sky trip, since shops in Squamish and Whistler stock the jars too.

Q: Is East Van Jam made in Vancouver?
A: Yes. East Van Jam makes its low-sugar spreads in Vancouver with BC produce, and Natalie Ferrari-Morton has run the business since 2013.
Q: What does East Van Jam make?
A: Low-sugar fruit spreads made in Vancouver with BC produce, in gourmet flavour pairings.
Q: Can you visit East Van Jam?
A: At markets only.
Q: Where can you buy work by East Van Jam?
A: East Van Jam sells online through its own shop. You can also find East Van Jam at Got Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://eastvanjam.com/pages/about-us https://eastvanjam.com/pages/retailers https://eastvanjam.com/pages/contact https://gotcraft.com/vendors/east-van-jam

### EastVan Bees
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/eastvan-bees
Type: Maker
Also known as: East Van Bees
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Makes: Multi-floral city honey from hives that homeowners and community gardens host across Vancouver neighbourhoods, with candles, balms, salves and tinctures from the hive.
Crafts: Honey, Beeswax, Candles
Visit: At markets only
Website: https://www.eastvanbees.com/
Summary: EastVan Bees suits a buyer who wants honey that tastes of Vancouver's gardens, since the hives live in backyards and community gardens around the city. It sells online and at markets, and the 4-pack of lip balm makes an easy carry-on gift.

EastVan Bees places its hives with homeowners and community gardens that host them in Vancouver neighbourhoods. The mix of city flowers gives a multi-floral honey that could only come from here, the company says. It uses the rest of the hive too, for candles, balms, salves and tinctures.
Got Craft lists EastVan Bees for the second weekend of its 2026 Holiday Market. The business also takes questions about workshops and beekeeping through its contact page.

Tips:
- Ask about beekeeping workshops through the contact page if you're staying a while.

Q: Where does EastVan Bees honey come from?
A: EastVan Bees keeps hives with homeowners and community gardens across Vancouver neighbourhoods, and it sells the multi-floral honey online and at markets.
Q: What does EastVan Bees make?
A: Multi-floral city honey from hives that homeowners and community gardens host across Vancouver neighbourhoods, with candles, balms, salves and tinctures from the hive.
Q: Can you visit EastVan Bees?
A: At markets only.
Q: Where can you buy work by EastVan Bees?
A: EastVan Bees sells online through its own shop. You can also find EastVan Bees at Got Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.eastvanbees.com/ https://www.eastvanbees.com/pages/contact-us https://gotcraft.com/vendors/eastvan-bees

### Effie Baker Designs
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/effie-baker-designs
Type: Maker
Also known as: Effie Baker, Effie Baker pebble jewellery
Region: Squamish
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Makes: Handmade metal jewellery set with pebbles and sea glass she gathers on the BC coast, in simple organic forms.
Crafts: Jewellery, Metalsmithing
Visit: At markets only
Website: https://www.effiebakerdesigns.com/
Summary: Effie Baker Designs suits anyone after jewellery that carries a bit of the BC coast, since she sets pebbles and sea glass she collects herself. She sells online and at Circle Craft in November, so there is no studio to drop into.

Effie Baker lives in Paradise Valley about 25 km north of Squamish and worked as a whitewater river guide for more than 20 years. She took fine-art courses at Emily Carr and Vancouver Community College before metalsmithing took over, and she started making jewellery from her cabin in the woods in 2008. Many of her pebbles and pieces of sea glass come from the beaches of Texada Island.
No two pieces come out alike, and she keeps the forms simple. Circle Craft lists her among its 2026 artists for the holiday market in November.

Tips:
- Look for her table at Circle Craft at the Vancouver Convention Centre from 11 to 15 November 2026.

Q: Where is Effie Baker Designs based?
A: Effie Baker makes her pebble and sea glass jewellery in Paradise Valley about 25 km north of Squamish, and she sells it online and at the Circle Craft Holiday Market.
Q: What does Effie Baker Designs make?
A: Handmade metal jewellery set with pebbles and sea glass she gathers on the BC coast, in simple organic forms.
Q: Can you visit Effie Baker Designs?
A: At markets only.
Q: Where can you buy work by Effie Baker Designs?
A: Effie Baker Designs sells online through its own shop. You can also find Effie Baker Designs at Circle Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://circlecraft.com/artist/effie-baker-designs/ https://www.effiebakerdesigns.com/about https://www.effiebakerdesigns.com/contact

### Fluoro Press
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/fluoro-press
Type: Maker
Also known as: Steph Ford Studio, Steph Ford, Fluoro
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Main Street
Address: 2414 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3H9
Coordinates: 49.26370, -123.10060
Makes: Brightly coloured risograph prints and zines by Steph Ford, with workshops and open-access studio time for anyone who wants to print their own.
Crafts: Risograph, Printmaking, Zines
Visit: Through a class. By appointment
Town: Main Street
Website: https://www.stephfordstudio.com/
Summary: Fluoro Press suits a visitor who wants to make something with their own hands, since Steph Ford's Main Street studio teaches risograph printing in short workshops from $35. The studio opens by appointment and for booked classes only.

Fluoro is the one-woman risograph press and studio of Steph Ford on Main Street in Mount Pleasant. A risograph is a stencil duplicator that prints one bright colour at a time. Ford embraces the imperfections the machine throws up and prints in the brightest inks she can find.
Several workshops run each month. The shortest takes about 90 minutes and costs $35 per person, and you walk away with 20 copies of a 2-colour postcard you designed. Longer classes print posters or an 8-page zine. Got Craft lists Fluoro Press for the second weekend of its 2026 Holiday Market.

Tips:
- Book a workshop ahead, since the studio opens only by appointment.
- Bring a sketch or two, because every workshop starts with your own artwork.

Q: Can you take a risograph printing class in Vancouver?
A: Yes. Fluoro Press at 2414 Main Street runs risograph workshops each month, from a $35 postcard class of about 90 minutes to $75 zine workshops, as posted in 2026.
Q: What does Fluoro Press make?
A: Brightly coloured risograph prints and zines by Steph Ford, with workshops and open-access studio time for anyone who wants to print their own.
Q: Can you visit Fluoro Press?
A: Through a class. By appointment.
Q: Where can you buy work by Fluoro Press?
A: Fluoro Press sells online through its own shop. You can also find Fluoro Press at Got Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.stephfordstudio.com/ https://www.stephfordstudio.com/workshops https://www.stephfordstudio.com/about-contact https://gotcraft.com/vendors/steph-ford-studio https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7732046115

### Freesia Soap Company
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/freesia-soap-company
Type: Maker
Also known as: Freesia Soap, Andrea Sinclair
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Makes: Cold-process soaps for skin and hair and plant-based skincare, made in small batches in Vancouver.
Crafts: Soap, Skincare
Visit: At markets only
Website: https://www.freesiasoapcompany.ca/
Summary: Freesia Soap Company suits anyone who wants a bar of handmade soap from an East Vancouver maker, cut in small batches from plant-based ingredients. Bars travel well, which makes them an easy gift to fly home with.

Andrea Sinclair founded Freesia Soap Company in East Vancouver. She makes artisan cold-process soaps for skin and hair, and skincare, from plant-based ingredients. The packaging is eco-friendly. Got Craft lists Freesia for the second weekend of its 2026 Holiday Market.

Tips:
- Pack a few bars if you're flying with carry-on only, since solid soap skips the liquids limit.

Q: Who makes Freesia Soap Company soap?
A: Andrea Sinclair founded Freesia Soap Company in East Vancouver, where it makes small-batch cold-process soap and plant-based skincare.
Q: What does Freesia Soap Company make?
A: Cold-process soaps for skin and hair and plant-based skincare, made in small batches in Vancouver.
Q: Can you visit Freesia Soap Company?
A: At markets only.
Q: Where can you buy work by Freesia Soap Company?
A: Freesia Soap Company sells online through its own shop. You can also find Freesia Soap Company at Got Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://gotcraft.com/vendors/freesia-soap-company https://www.freesiasoapcompany.ca/

### Hilary Morris
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/hilary-morris
Type: Maker
Also known as: Beaver Pond Creative, Hilary Morris art
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1381 Railspur Alley, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
Makes: Watercolour and India ink paintings of Vancouver's neighbourhoods and views, sold as originals and prints and printed onto cards and kitchen textiles.
Crafts: Painting, Prints, Cards, Textiles
Visit: Walk in during opening hours
Website: https://hilarymorris.ca/
Summary: Hilary Morris suits a visitor who wants a painting or a card of Vancouver drawn street by street, and her studio sits in Railspur Alley on Granville Island. Studio hours shift often, so check her website before you go.

Hilary Morris moved from the UK to Vancouver in 1987 and picked up a paintbrush to get to know the city. She has spent about three decades recording its neighbourhoods and views in watercolour and India ink. Her paintings range from historic buildings and local haunts to wide panoramas of the city.
Her studio in Railspur Alley sells originals and prints, along with cards and kitchen textiles that carry her designs. She sells under the name Beaver Pond Creative at markets, and Circle Craft lists her among its 2026 artists. US tariffs have stopped her shipping to the United States for now, so buy in person if you live there.

Tips:
- Buy her prints in person if you live in the United States, because she has paused US shipping over tariffs.
- Pick up a box of her Christmas cards, which come in assortments of 12 and 20.

Q: Where is Hilary Morris's studio?
A: Hilary Morris paints and sells from her studio at 1381 Railspur Alley on Granville Island in Vancouver, and she sells at markets as Beaver Pond Creative.
Q: What does Hilary Morris make?
A: Watercolour and India ink paintings of Vancouver's neighbourhoods and views, sold as originals and prints and printed onto cards and kitchen textiles.
Q: Where can you buy work by Hilary Morris?
A: Hilary Morris sells online through its own shop. You can also find Hilary Morris at Circle Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://hilarymorris.ca/ https://hilarymorris.ca/blogs/news/find-me-at-the-markets-this-summer https://circlecraft.com/artist/beaver-pond-creative/

### JAM Pottery
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/jam-pottery
Type: Maker
Also known as: Jen Ann MacCormack, JAM Pottery Studio
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Makes: Small-batch modern ceramics in natural colours and textures, made in East Vancouver.
Crafts: Ceramics, Pottery
Visit: At markets only
Website: https://www.jampotterystudio.com/
Summary: JAM Pottery suits a buyer who likes calm, earthy mugs and bowls from an East Vancouver potter. Jen Ann MacCormack sells online and at markets, so plan to meet her at Got Craft.

JAM takes its name from Jen Ann MacCormack's initials. She came to ceramics in 2020 through a love of design and works out of Grog Studio in East Vancouver. Her pieces lean on natural colours and textures.
She also owns the children's boutique Hip Baby and works as a graphic designer. Got Craft lists JAM Pottery for the second weekend of its 2026 Holiday Market.

Tips:
- Look for her table on the second Got Craft weekend, 28 and 29 November 2026.

Q: Who makes JAM Pottery?
A: Jen Ann MacCormack makes JAM Pottery's small-batch ceramics at Grog Studio in East Vancouver and sells them online and at markets.
Q: What does JAM Pottery make?
A: Small-batch modern ceramics in natural colours and textures, made in East Vancouver.
Q: Can you visit JAM Pottery?
A: At markets only.
Q: Where can you buy work by JAM Pottery?
A: JAM Pottery sells online through its own shop. You can also find JAM Pottery at Got Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://gotcraft.com/vendors/jam-pottery https://www.jampotterystudio.com/

### Kasama Chocolate
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/kasama-chocolate
Type: Maker
Also known as: Kasama, Kasama Chocolate Workshop & Store
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 2-1244 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.26910, -123.13240
Makes: Bean-to-bar chocolate made on Granville Island from cacao that includes beans from the founder's family plot in the Philippines, with bars and truffles that work in ingredients from other Vancouver makers.
Crafts: Chocolate, Bean to bar
Visit: Walk in during opening hours. Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm
Website: https://kasamachocolate.com/
Summary: Kasama Chocolate suits a chocolate lover on Granville Island, since its workshop and store make bean-to-bar chocolate a short walk from the public market and sell it over the counter. It closes on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Kasama began in 2015 with a photo. Vince's father sent a picture of cacao pods on the family's land in the Cagayan Valley in the northern Philippines, and a bag of beans followed. Vince and three friends turned them into their first batch. Kasama means "companion" or "together" in Tagalog.
The team still makes everything from the bean on Granville Island, and it buys more cacao from small farms elsewhere. Strawberry White took Gold and Best in Category at the 2026 Canadian International Chocolate Awards, one of 12 medals that year. In North Vancouver the Polygon Gallery's shop carries the bars.

Tips:
- Visit the Cartwright Street store from Wednesday to Sunday, because it shuts on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Try the Strawberry White bar, the 2026 Canadian Gold winner.

Q: Where is Kasama Chocolate on Granville Island?
A: Kasama Chocolate's workshop and store is at 2-1244 Cartwright Street on Granville Island, open Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.
Q: What does Kasama Chocolate make?
A: Bean-to-bar chocolate made on Granville Island from cacao that includes beans from the founder's family plot in the Philippines, with bars and truffles that work in ingredients from other Vancouver makers.
Q: Can you visit Kasama Chocolate?
A: Walk in during opening hours. Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.
Q: Where can you buy work by Kasama Chocolate?
A: Kasama Chocolate sells online through its own shop. You can also find Kasama Chocolate at Got Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://kasamachocolate.com/about-us/ https://kasamachocolate.com/contact-us/ https://kasamachocolate.com/where-to-buy/ https://gotcraft.com/vendors/kasama-chocolate https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13520315564

### LanaBetty
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/lanabetty
Type: Maker
Also known as: Lana Lepper, LanaBetty jewellery
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1526 Duranleau Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S4
Coordinates: 49.27110, -123.13650
Makes: Silver and gold jewellery for everyday wear, made with traditional goldsmithing and modern design, including size-inclusive gemstone rings.
Crafts: Jewellery, Goldsmithing
Visit: Walk in during opening hours. Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5 pm and weekends from 11 am to 6 pm in October 2026
Website: https://www.lanabetty.com/
Summary: LanaBetty suits anyone who wants a ring made by a goldsmith they can meet, now that Lana Lepper has opened a studio and shop on Granville Island. Hours run short through the holidays, so check the website before you walk over.

Lana Lepper quit her day job more than a decade ago to make LanaBetty her full-time work, and she spent many of those early days on Granville Island. She has now opened her own space there on Duranleau Street. It is part working goldsmith's studio and part shop.
She makes silver and gold jewellery to wear every day. At Got Craft she sets gemstone rings to order on the spot, and her rings come in inclusive sizes. Circle Craft lists her among its 2026 artists as well.

Tips:
- Check the visit page before you go, because LanaBetty posts its hours week by week.
- Find her at Got Craft on 21 and 22 November 2026 if you want a ring set while you wait.

Q: Does LanaBetty have a shop on Granville Island?
A: Yes. LanaBetty opened a goldsmith studio and shop at 1526 Duranleau Street on Granville Island in 2026, and it posts its opening hours week by week on its visit page.
Q: What does LanaBetty make?
A: Silver and gold jewellery for everyday wear, made with traditional goldsmithing and modern design, including size-inclusive gemstone rings.
Q: Can you visit LanaBetty?
A: Walk in during opening hours. Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5 pm and weekends from 11 am to 6 pm in October 2026.
Q: Where can you buy work by LanaBetty?
A: LanaBetty sells online through its own shop. You can also find LanaBetty at Got Craft Holiday Market, Circle Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.lanabetty.com/pages/visit https://gotcraft.com/vendors/lanabetty https://circlecraft.com/artist/lanabetty/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13638630797

### Liz Sax Ceramics
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/liz-sax-ceramics
Type: Maker
Also known as: Liz Sax pottery
Region: Squamish
Makes: Handmade pottery designed and made in the Squamish Valley, shaped for the hand and drawn from the forests and waters around it.
Crafts: Ceramics, Pottery
Visit: At markets only
Summary: Liz Sax Ceramics suits a market-day visitor in Squamish who wants a mug made in the valley, and her Boler trailer doubles as a tiny studio where you can take a short pottery lesson. She sells at the market, so plan around its Saturday hours.

Liz Sax designs and makes her pottery in the Squamish Valley, with an eye on how a piece feels in the hand. The forests and rivers around town shape the work. At the Squamish Farmers' Market she sets up a portable gallery beside a Boler trailer converted into a studio.
Drop-in visitors can take a 20-minute pottery lesson inside the Boler, and she takes custom orders at the stall. The market itself runs downtown until 19 December 2026 before its midwinter break.

Tips:
- Ask at the stall about a custom order if you want a set made to match.

Q: Can you try pottery at the Squamish Farmers' Market?
A: Yes. Liz Sax Ceramics offers 20-minute drop-in pottery lessons inside its Boler trailer studio at the Squamish Farmers' Market.
Q: What does Liz Sax Ceramics make?
A: Handmade pottery designed and made in the Squamish Valley, shaped for the hand and drawn from the forests and waters around it.
Q: Can you visit Liz Sax Ceramics?
A: At markets only.
Q: Where can you buy work by Liz Sax Ceramics?
A: You can also find Liz Sax Ceramics at Squamish Farmers Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://marketspread.com/vendor/186933/liz-sax-ceramics/ https://marketspread.com/market/32573/squamish-farmers-market/ https://www.squamishfarmersmarket.com/

### Melt Confectionary
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/melt-confectionary
Type: Maker
Also known as: Melt Confectionery, Kate Mathewson
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Main Street
Address: 4895 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.24080, -123.10170
Makes: Small-batch chocolates, truffles, malt balls and handmade ice cream in nostalgic and playful flavours, including vegan chocolate.
Crafts: Chocolate, Ice cream, Confectionery
Visit: Walk in during opening hours
Town: Main Street
Website: https://meltconfectionary.com/
Summary: Melt Confectionary suits a sweet tooth on south Main Street, with chocolates and ice cream made in small batches in its own shop. It sits well south of the Main Street restaurant strip, so pair it with a walk to Queen Elizabeth Park.

Melt Confectionary is a women-run, LGBT-owned small-batch confectioner in Vancouver, and Kate Mathewson leads it. The chocolates take nostalgic classics and twist them, with truffles and malt balls beside vegan bars. The shop sells handmade ice cream too. Melt sources ingredients as locally as it can and works toward zero-waste production.
Both Got Craft and Circle Craft list Melt among their 2026 makers, so you can find the chocolates downtown in November as well.

Tips:
- Walk about a kilometre west along 33rd Avenue to Queen Elizabeth Park and eat your ice cream with a view.

Q: Where is Melt Confectionary in Vancouver?
A: Melt Confectionary makes chocolates and ice cream at its shop at 4895 Main Street in Vancouver, near 33rd Avenue.
Q: What does Melt Confectionary make?
A: Small-batch chocolates, truffles, malt balls and handmade ice cream in nostalgic and playful flavours, including vegan chocolate.
Q: Can you visit Melt Confectionary?
A: Walk in during opening hours.
Q: Where can you buy work by Melt Confectionary?
A: Melt Confectionary sells online through its own shop. You can also find Melt Confectionary at Got Craft Holiday Market, Circle Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://meltconfectionary.com/ https://gotcraft.com/vendors/melt-confectionary https://circlecraft.com/artist/melt-confectionary/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4957825537

### Ohhelloleigh Ceramics
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/ohhelloleigh-ceramics
Type: Maker
Also known as: Leigh Elliott, Oh Hello Leigh Ceramics
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Makes: Small-batch functional ceramics, wheel-thrown and hand-built, made and finished by hand in an East Vancouver studio.
Crafts: Ceramics, Pottery
Visit: At markets only
Website: https://www.ohhelloleigh.com/
Summary: Ohhelloleigh Ceramics suits anyone after an everyday mug or bowl made in an East Vancouver studio and built to be used. Leigh Elliott sells online and at markets, so there is no shop to visit.

Leigh Elliott founded Ohhelloleigh Ceramics in 2019 as her small-batch studio. She combines the wheel with hand-building, and every piece is made and finished by hand in her East Vancouver studio. She makes things to be used often and loved for a long time.
Got Craft lists her for the second weekend of its 2026 Holiday Market, on 28 and 29 November.

Tips:
- Shop the second Got Craft weekend, 28 and 29 November 2026, to find her table.

Q: Where is Ohhelloleigh Ceramics made?
A: Leigh Elliott makes Ohhelloleigh Ceramics by hand in her East Vancouver studio, using both the wheel and hand-building.
Q: What does Ohhelloleigh Ceramics make?
A: Small-batch functional ceramics, wheel-thrown and hand-built, made and finished by hand in an East Vancouver studio.
Q: Can you visit Ohhelloleigh Ceramics?
A: At markets only.
Q: Where can you buy work by Ohhelloleigh Ceramics?
A: Ohhelloleigh Ceramics sells online through its own shop. You can also find Ohhelloleigh Ceramics at Got Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://gotcraft.com/vendors/ohhelloleigh-ceramics https://www.ohhelloleigh.com/pages/about-us https://www.ohhelloleigh.com/pages/contact

### Peter Fruhling
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/peter-fruhling
Type: Maker
Also known as: Peter Fruhling prints
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
Makes: Bold linoleum-block prints of Deep Cove and the waters around it.
Crafts: Printmaking, Linocut
Visit: At markets only
Town: Deep Cove
Summary: Peter Fruhling suits a visitor who wants a picture of Deep Cove made by someone who lives there, since he cuts his linoleum-block prints of the cove and sells them a few steps from the water. You find them only at the Seymour Art Gallery's shop, which opens Wednesday to Sunday.

Peter Fruhling lives in Deep Cove and embraced his creative side after he retired from a career as an educator. Frequent trips to Italy pushed him further into art-making, the Seymour Art Gallery says. His linoleum-block prints of the cove are bold and graphic.
The prints hang in the Gallery Shop at the Seymour Art Gallery on Gallant Avenue. The gallery shares each sale with the artist.

Tips:
- Pair a print with a walk on the Deep Cove waterfront, which you can see in many of the scenes.

Q: Where can you buy Peter Fruhling's Deep Cove prints?
A: Peter Fruhling's linoleum-block prints of Deep Cove sell in the Gallery Shop at the Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Avenue, which opens Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Q: What does Peter Fruhling make?
A: Bold linoleum-block prints of Deep Cove and the waters around it.
Q: Can you visit Peter Fruhling?
A: At markets only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.seymourartgallery.com/?p=49 https://www.seymourartgallery.com/visit/

### Raven Timberworks
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/raven-timberworks
Type: Maker
Region: Squamish
Municipality: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Makes: Cutting boards and other fine woodcraft from logs cut on their own Paradise Valley property or nearby, sawn and kiln-dried on site before a finish of natural oils and beeswax.
Crafts: Woodwork, Cutting boards
Visit: At markets only
Summary: Raven Timberworks suits a cook who wants a board with a known origin, since Ian and Claudia mill the wood themselves in Paradise Valley north of Squamish. They sell only at local venues, so the Squamish Farmers' Market is the place to find them.

Ian moved to the Sea to Sky corridor in 1992 and pioneered a property in Paradise Valley. He started out building timber-frame homes before turning to finer woodcraft. His partner Claudia has grown produce for the Squamish Farmers' Market since it began.
The logs come from their own land or close by. They saw and kiln-dry the logs on site. Every board then gets a finish of natural oils and beeswax. Their motto runs "From forest to finery, with respect."

Tips:
- Oil a board now and then with food-safe oil to keep the natural finish.

Q: Where can you buy Raven Timberworks cutting boards?
A: Raven Timberworks sells its Paradise Valley cutting boards only at local venues, chiefly the Squamish Farmers' Market in downtown Squamish.
Q: What does Raven Timberworks make?
A: Cutting boards and other fine woodcraft from logs cut on their own Paradise Valley property or nearby, sawn and kiln-dried on site before a finish of natural oils and beeswax.
Q: Can you visit Raven Timberworks?
A: At markets only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://marketspread.com/vendor/216561/raven-timberworks/ https://marketspread.com/market/32573/squamish-farmers-market/

### Reminded Designs
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/reminded-designs
Type: Maker
Also known as: Christa Nilles, Reminded Designs jewellery
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Makes: Handmade jewellery in sterling silver and gold-filled metal set with gemstones and freshwater pearls.
Crafts: Jewellery, Silversmithing
Visit: At markets only
Town: Squamish
Website: https://remindeddesigns.com/
Summary: Reminded Designs suits a buyer who wants a piece of jewellery to mark a person or a trip, made by hand in a Squamish home studio. Christa Nilles has no shop to visit, so you buy online or at her market table.

Christa Nilles is self-taught, and she founded Reminded Designs in 2011. She makes most of the pieces in her home studio in Squamish. Sterling silver and gold-filled metal meet gemstones and freshwater pearls, along with the odd material she picks up on her travels.
The name comes from the idea of a token of remembrance, a piece that reminds the wearer of a special person or moment. She sources materials as locally and ethically as she can. Got Craft lists Reminded Designs for the first weekend of its 2026 Holiday Market.

Tips:
- Ask about a piece to mark your Sea to Sky trip, since remembrance is the whole idea behind the brand.

Q: Is Reminded Designs jewellery made in Squamish?
A: Yes. Christa Nilles makes most Reminded Designs jewellery by hand in her home studio in Squamish, and she sells it online and at markets such as Got Craft.
Q: What does Reminded Designs make?
A: Handmade jewellery in sterling silver and gold-filled metal set with gemstones and freshwater pearls.
Q: Can you visit Reminded Designs?
A: At markets only.
Q: Where can you buy work by Reminded Designs?
A: Reminded Designs sells online through its own shop. You can also find Reminded Designs at Got Craft Holiday Market.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://gotcraft.com/vendors/reminded-designs https://remindeddesigns.com/pages/about-us https://remindeddesigns.com/pages/contact

### Sḵwálwen Botanicals
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/skwalwen-botanicals
Type: Maker
Local name: Sḵwálwen (squ)
Also known as: Skwalwen Botanicals, Skwalwen, Leigh Joseph
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: 37756 3rd Avenue, Squamish, BC
Makes: The company calls it an Indigenous skincare line that honours Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge and ancestral traditions. It makes face and body care, lip balm, tea and candles in small batches.
Crafts: Skincare, Botanicals, Tea, Candles
Visit: Walk in during opening hours. Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm
Town: Squamish
Website: https://skwalwen.com/
Summary: Sḵwálwen Botanicals suits anyone who wants skincare made in Squamish from plants of the Squamish Nation's lands, and its own store beside the estuary opens six days a week. You can also find it in Vancouver at the Bill Reid Gallery and MOA.

Dr. Leigh Joseph founded Sḵwálwen, and her ancestral name is Styawat. She describes herself as an ethnobotanist and researcher, and the company calls her its Indigenous founder. Sḵwálwen translates to "heart" or "essence of being" in the Skwxwú7mesh language, the company says, and every product carries a Squamish name. The team hand-harvests some botanicals in Squamish and sources the rest from local suppliers.
The flagship store and headquarters sit at 37756 3rd Avenue in Squamish, beside the estuary. In Vancouver the Bill Reid Gallery and the Museum of Anthropology at UBC both stock the line, and in North Vancouver the Polygon Gallery Shop carries it. The company ships directly from Squamish.

Tips:
- Walk out to the Squamish Estuary trails after a visit to the store, which the company says sits steps away.
- Ask the company about tax exemption if you carry a status card, since it handles those orders directly.

Q: Where is the Sḵwálwen Botanicals store?
A: Sḵwálwen Botanicals runs its store and headquarters at 37756 3rd Avenue in Squamish, open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm.
Q: What does Sḵwálwen Botanicals make?
A: The company calls it an Indigenous skincare line that honours Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge and ancestral traditions. It makes face and body care, lip balm, tea and candles in small batches.
Q: Can you visit Sḵwálwen Botanicals?
A: Walk in during opening hours. Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm.
Q: Where can you buy work by Sḵwálwen Botanicals?
A: Sḵwálwen Botanicals sells online through its own shop.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://skwalwen.com/pages/about-us https://skwalwen.com/pages/contact-us https://skwalwen.com/pages/find-us-in-stores

### Sziktsut Creations
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/sziktsut-creations
Type: Maker
Also known as: Victoria Saddleman
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Makes: Handmade jewellery from tree branches found on the forest floor in the Lil'wat Nation's territory, each piece hand-painted or left plain to show the grain.
Crafts: Jewellery, Woodwork
Visit: At markets only
Summary: Sziktsut Creations suits a visitor who wants jewellery Victoria Saddleman makes from wood gathered in her home territory of the Lil'wat Nation, and you can buy it from her at the Squamish and Whistler farmers' markets. She sells at the markets, so check their dates before you go.

Victoria Saddleman makes Sziktsut Creations' jewellery by hand from tree branches she finds on the forest floor in her home territory of the Lil'wat Nation, as she puts it. She hand-paints some pieces and leaves others plain so the grain shows. Each one is carefully handcrafted, she says.
She sells at the Squamish Farmers' Market and the Whistler Farmers' Market.

Tips:
- Buy directly from Victoria Saddleman at her market table, where she can tell you about each piece.

Q: Where can you buy Sziktsut Creations jewellery?
A: Victoria Saddleman sells Sziktsut Creations' handmade wooden jewellery at the Squamish Farmers' Market and the Whistler Farmers' Market.
Q: What does Sziktsut Creations make?
A: Handmade jewellery from tree branches found on the forest floor in the Lil'wat Nation's territory, each piece hand-painted or left plain to show the grain.
Q: Can you visit Sziktsut Creations?
A: At markets only.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://marketspread.com/vendor/188820/sziktsut-creations/ https://marketspread.com/market/32573/squamish-farmers-market/

### Thomas Haas Chocolates
URL: https://northvanguide.com/makers/thomas-haas-chocolates
Type: Maker
Also known as: Thomas Haas, Thomas Haas North Vancouver, Thomas Haas Patisserie
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Address: 128-998 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3T2
Coordinates: 49.31490, -123.10060
Makes: Hand-crafted chocolates and chocolate bars, pastries and viennoiserie, with a holiday collection each winter and a café counter of sandwiches and sweets.
Crafts: Chocolate, Pastry
Visit: Walk in during opening hours. Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 5:30 pm; closed Sunday and Monday
Website: https://thomashaas.com/
Summary: Thomas Haas suits a chocolate lover with an hour on the North Shore, because the fourth-generation pâtissier's café on Harbourside Drive sells his chocolates over the counter. It closes on Sundays and Mondays, which catches out weekend visitors.

Thomas Haas learned his trade in his great-grandfather's café in the Black Forest town of Aichhalden, which opened in 1918. He came to Vancouver in 1995 as executive pastry chef at the Four Seasons and later helped Daniel Boulud launch his restaurant Daniel in New York. He and his wife Lisa then built their own business back in Vancouver. The North Vancouver café is one of two. The other stands on West Broadway in Kitsilano.
The counter holds chocolates and bars beside pastries and sandwiches. Each winter brings a holiday collection, and the 2026 one is already on the website. Haas has kept the business at two stores by choice, he says, so he can know everyone by name.

Tips:
- Park in the Impark lot across Harbourside Drive, which gives four free hours.
- Check the holiday hours on the website before Christmas week, since both cafés post special hours.

Q: Does Thomas Haas have a shop in North Vancouver?
A: Yes. Thomas Haas Chocolates runs a café and chocolate shop at 128-998 Harbourside Drive in North Vancouver, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 5:30 pm.
Q: What does Thomas Haas Chocolates make?
A: Hand-crafted chocolates and chocolate bars, pastries and viennoiserie, with a holiday collection each winter and a café counter of sandwiches and sweets.
Q: Can you visit Thomas Haas Chocolates?
A: Walk in during opening hours. Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 5:30 pm; closed Sunday and Monday.
Q: Where can you buy work by Thomas Haas Chocolates?
A: Thomas Haas Chocolates sells online through its own shop.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://thomashaas.com/ https://thomashaas.com/pages/contact-us https://thomashaas.com/pages/thomas-story https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2509917972

## Markets

## Ambleside Farmers Market
The Ambleside Farmers Market suits a summer Sunday in West Van, with growers, bakers and artisans in Ambleside Park beside the beach. It runs only from mid-May to mid-September, so winter visitors find the park without it.
Dates: May 17 to Sep 13, 2026 (ended).
Hours: Sun 09:00–14:00.
Source: https://www.artisanmarkets.ca/

## Arts Whistler Holiday Market
The Arts Whistler Holiday Market suits early-winter visitors to Whistler who want gifts made by hand in British Columbia, and it lasts a single weekend. In 2026 more than 100 artisan stalls fill the Whistler Conference Centre on Saturday 28 November from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday 29 November from 10 am to 6 pm.
Dates: Nov 28 to Nov 29, 2026 (announced).
Hours: Sat 11:00–19:00; Sun 10:00–18:00.
Source: https://artswhistler.com/calendar/call-for-vendors-arts-whistler-holiday-market-2026/

## Circle Craft Holiday Market
The Circle Craft Holiday Market suits gift shoppers who want Canadian handmade work in one hall, and it lasts five days. More than 315 artisans sell at the Vancouver Convention Centre West from 11 to 15 November 2026, and an early-bird adult ticket costs $12 and covers a free return visit.
Dates: Nov 11 to Nov 15, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Wed–Fri 10:00–21:00; Sat 10:00–19:00; Sun 10:00–17:00.
Source: https://circlecraft.com/

## Downtown Farmers Market
The Downtown Farmers Market suits visitors in the city centre on a Wednesday afternoon, and it runs right up to Christmas with more than 30 farms and producers. It opens only from 2 pm to 6 pm on Wednesdays, so it fits a midweek day downtown.
Dates: May 13 to Dec 23, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Wed 14:00–18:00.
Source: https://eatlocal.org/markets/downtown/

## Got Craft Holiday Market
The Got Craft Holiday Market suits gift shoppers who want handmade work from 100 independent makers and small shops, and it runs on just two weekends. In 2026 it fills the Croatian Cultural Centre at 3250 Commercial Drive in Vancouver from 10 am to 5 pm on 21 and 22 November and again on 28 and 29 November.
Dates: Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Source: https://gotcraft.com/markets/

## Granville Island Public Market
The Granville Island Public Market suits food lovers and anyone with a wet Vancouver afternoon to fill, because the indoor market opens daily from 9 am to 6 pm. In winter it closes on 25 and 26 December and 1 January, and it shuts every Monday in January for maintenance.
Dates: Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–18:00.
Source: https://granvilleisland.com/public-market

## Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market
The Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market suits anyone staying in Kitsilano who wants BC produce and a coffee-truck breakfast on a winter Sunday, and it keeps short hours, from 10 am to 2 pm. Vancouver Farmers Markets holds it every Sunday from 8 November 2026 to 25 April 2027 at Kitsilano Secondary School, apart from 27 December and 3 January.
Dates: Nov 8, 2026 to Apr 25, 2027 (confirmed).
Hours: Sun 10:00–14:00.
Source: https://eatlocal.org/markets/kitsilano-winter/

## Lonsdale Quay Market
Lonsdale Quay Market suits anyone with time to fill beside the North Vancouver SeaBus terminal, because the indoor market opens daily from 9 am to 7 pm in any weather. After 7 pm the stalls shut and the Food Hall carries on until 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Dates: Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–19:00.
Source: https://lonsdalequay.com/

## Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market suits a slow Sunday morning off Main Street, with more than 35 farms and producers in Dude Chilling Park. Its 2026 season ends on 1 November, and from 8 November the nearest Sunday market is the Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market.
Dates: May 3 to Nov 1, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Sun 10:00–14:00.
Source: https://eatlocal.org/markets/mount-pleasant/

## Pemberton Farmers Market
The Pemberton Farmers Market suits a summer Friday afternoon in the valley, when farmers, food vendors, artisans and musicians fill the Downtown Community Barn on Frontier Street. It runs only from mid-May to mid-October, so winter visitors miss it.
Dates: May 15 to Oct 16, 2026 (ended).
Hours: Fri 15:00–18:00.
Source: http://www.pembertonfarmersmarket.com/

## Riley Park Winter Farmers Market
The Riley Park Winter Farmers Market suits cooks and anyone staying near Main Street who wants BC produce on a winter Saturday, and it opens for four hours, from 10 am to 2 pm. Vancouver Farmers Markets holds it every Saturday from 7 November 2026 to 27 March 2027 at 30th Avenue and Ontario Street, apart from 26 December and 2 January.
Dates: Nov 7, 2026 to Mar 27, 2027 (confirmed).
Hours: Sat 10:00–14:00.
Source: https://eatlocal.org/markets/riley-park-winter/

## Shipyards Christmas Market
The Shipyards Christmas Market suits families and couples who want a free European-style Christmas market on the North Vancouver waterfront, and it runs daily from 27 November to 24 December 2026. Expect lineups after 4 pm, when the lights come on and the lanes fill.
Dates: Nov 27 to Dec 24, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–22:00; Sun 11:00–21:00.
Source: https://shipyardschristmasmarket.com/plan-your-visit/

## Shipyards Night Market
The Shipyards Night Market suits families and couples who want a free summer Friday on the North Vancouver waterfront, and it runs only from mid-May to mid-September. In 2026 it filled Shipbuilders' Square on 18 Fridays from 15 May to 11 September, from 3 pm to 10 pm.
Dates: May 15 to Sep 11, 2026 (ended).
Hours: Fri 15:00–22:00.
Source: https://shipyardsnightmarket.com/

## Squamish Farmers Market
The Squamish Farmers Market suits anyone in Squamish on a Saturday morning, because it fills Cleveland Avenue downtown for most of the year with the Stawamus Chief behind it. In winter it opens from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays from 7 November to 19 December 2026 and again from 6 March to 24 April 2027, and January and February have no Saturday markets.
Dates: May 2 to Oct 31, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Sat 09:00–14:00.
Source: https://marketspread.com/market/32573/squamish-farmers-market/

## Trout Lake Farmers Market
The Trout Lake Farmers Market suits anyone in East Vancouver on a Saturday morning, with more than 60 farms and producers at Lakewood Drive and East 13th Avenue. The 2026 season ends on 31 October, so a winter visitor heads to the Riley Park Winter Farmers Market instead.
Dates: Apr 4 to Oct 31, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Sat 09:00–14:00.
Source: https://eatlocal.org/markets/trout-lake/

## Vancouver Christmas Market
The Vancouver Christmas Market suits families and couples who want a ticketed German-style Christmas market on the downtown Vancouver waterfront, and its timed tickets mean weekend slots can sell out. It runs at Jack Poole Plaza from 16 November to 24 December 2026, and a single-entry ticket bought before 16 November costs from $8.71 with the booking fee, plus GST.
Dates: Nov 16 to Dec 24, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Mon–Fri 16:00–21:30; Sat–Sun 11:30–21:30.
Source: https://www.vancouverchristmasmarket.com/plan-your-visit/

## West End Farmers Market
The West End Farmers Market suits anyone staying in the West End or downtown on a Saturday, with more than 30 farms and producers on Comox Street. The 2026 season ends on 31 October, and parking nearby is scarce.
Dates: May 2 to Oct 31, 2026 (confirmed).
Hours: Sat 09:00–14:00.
Source: https://eatlocal.org/markets/west-end/

## Whistler Farmers Market
The Whistler Farmers Market suits summer visitors who want local produce and a market lunch in Whistler's Upper Village on a Sunday, and it closes for the winter. The 2026 season ran every Sunday from 17 May to 11 October, from 11 am to 4 pm, on the Upper Village Stroll at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
Dates: May 17 to Oct 11, 2026 (ended).
Hours: Sun 11:00–16:00.
Source: https://www.whistlerfarmersmarket.org/location

## Shops and galleries for local work

### Arthentic by Arts Whistler
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/arthentic
Type: Shop
Also known as: Arthentic, Arts Whistler shop, Maury Young Arts Centre gift shop
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: Maury Young Arts Centre, 4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC
Coordinates: 50.11770, -122.95420
Kind: Shop
Sells: Handcrafted products by local artists from the Sea to Sky region, including pottery, jewellery, prints and children's clothing.
Run by: Arts Whistler runs the shop in the Maury Young Arts Centre as the community arts council, and a portion of its sales supports the free community gallery in the same building.
Hours: Sun–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 12:00–18:00
Town: Whistler Village
Address: Maury Young Arts Centre, 4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC
Website: https://artswhistler.com/shop
Summary: Arthentic suits a Whistler visitor who wants a gift made in the Sea to Sky corridor, since Arts Whistler stocks it with local artists' work at its arts centre in the village. It opens only from Wednesday to Saturday afternoons, so it misses the Sunday crowd.

Arts Whistler runs Arthentic in the Maury Young Arts Centre on Blackcomb Way. The shop carries pottery, jewellery, prints and clothing for children, all by Sea to Sky artists. Pique Newsmagazine has named the potter Vincent Massey among its makers, along with Peter Joachim Scheunert and his turned wood bowls. Local artists apply to Arts Whistler to put their work on its shelves.
The Gallery at the arts centre next door shows rotating exhibitions with entry by donation, and a portion of the shop's sales goes toward it. Arts Whistler's Holiday Market runs on 28 and 29 November 2026. That weekend brings many more local makers together in one room.

Tips:
- Join Arts Whistler if you spend a season in town, because members get 15% off at Arthentic all year.
- Look in at The Gallery next door, which charges entry by donation.

Q: Where can you buy local art in Whistler Village?
A: Arthentic by Arts Whistler in the Maury Young Arts Centre at 4335 Blackcomb Way sells pottery, jewellery, prints and children's clothing by Sea to Sky artists. Arts Whistler lists its hours as Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 6 pm.
Q: What does Arthentic by Arts Whistler sell?
A: Handcrafted products by local artists from the Sea to Sky region, including pottery, jewellery, prints and children's clothing.
Q: Who runs Arthentic by Arts Whistler?
A: Arts Whistler runs the shop in the Maury Young Arts Centre as the community arts council, and a portion of its sales supports the free community gallery in the same building.
Q: What are the opening hours of Arthentic by Arts Whistler?
A: Arthentic by Arts Whistler keeps these hours: Sun–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 12:00–18:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://artswhistler.com/shop https://artswhistler.com/location/the-gallery-at-myac https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/local-arts/last-minute-gifts-up-for-grabs-from-local-artists-2505732 https://artswhistler.com/calendar/call-for-vendors-arts-whistler-holiday-market-2026/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/146782944

### Audain Art Museum Shop
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/audain-art-museum-shop
Type: Shop
Also known as: Audain shop, Audain Art Museum gift shop
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1N3
Coordinates: 50.11820, -122.95280
Kind: Museum shop
Sells: Curated craft by Craft Council of BC artist-members.
Run by: The Audain Art Museum runs the shop, and the Craft Council of British Columbia supplies its curated craft pieces.
Hours: Tue–Wed closed; Thu–Mon 11:00–18:00
Town: Whistler Village
Address: 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1N3
Website: https://audainartmuseum.com/
Summary: The Audain Art Museum Shop suits a skier's rest day in Whistler Village, with BC craft chosen by the Craft Council of BC a few minutes' walk from the lifts. It shares the museum's Thursday to Monday week, so Tuesday and Wednesday visitors find it closed.

The shop sits inside the Patkau Architects building on Blackcomb Way, which holds the museum's collection of BC art from the late 18th century to now. The Craft Council of British Columbia chooses the craft on its shelves from the same juried membership that stocks the council's Granville Island shop.
This winter the museum shows Solstice: Through Storm and Stillness, and Eleven Painters Start a War. The shop opens on the museum's Thursday to Monday schedule from 11 am to 6 pm, with two extra Wednesday openings over the holidays.

Tips:
- Plan a Tuesday or Wednesday for the slopes, because the museum and its shop close those days.
- Look at the Craft Council of BC's online shop if a piece sells out, since the council supplies the museum's craft.

Q: Who chooses the craft in the Audain Art Museum shop?
A: The Craft Council of British Columbia supplies curated craft pieces by its artist-members to the Audain Art Museum shop in Whistler, which opens Thursday to Monday from 11 am to 6 pm.
Q: Who runs Audain Art Museum Shop?
A: The Audain Art Museum runs the shop, and the Craft Council of British Columbia supplies its curated craft pieces.
Q: What are the opening hours of Audain Art Museum Shop?
A: Audain Art Museum Shop keeps these hours: Tue–Wed closed; Thu–Mon 11:00–18:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://craftcouncilbc.ca/shop-craft-audain/ https://audainartmuseum.com/visit/ https://audainartmuseum.com/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/499207972

### Bill Reid Gallery Shop
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/bill-reid-gallery-shop
Type: Shop
Also known as: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art shop, Bill Reid Gallery gift shop
Region: Downtown and Stanley Park
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G3
Coordinates: 49.28460, -123.11940
Kind: Museum shop
Sells: Traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast art: jewellery in gold, silver, argillite and cedar bark, handmade glassware, masks and sculpture, framed and unframed prints in limited and open editions, cards, books and the gallery's own exhibition catalogues.
Run by: The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art established the shop in 2008, and it describes itself as a registered charity and a public gallery. It says the shop showcases works by emerging and established Northwest Coast artists, and that proceeds from all purchases support local Indigenous artists and the gallery's programs.
Hours: Sun–Mon closed; Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00
Address: 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G3
Website: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/the-gallery-shop
Summary: The Bill Reid Gallery Shop suits a downtown visitor looking for Northwest Coast jewellery or a print with a named artist behind it, and you can walk in free without paying for the gallery. In winter it closes on Sundays and Mondays, which catches out weekend shoppers.

The shop opened in 2008 inside the Bill Reid Gallery on Hornby Street, a block from the Vancouver Art Gallery. It carries jewellery in gold, silver, argillite and cedar bark, along with masks and sculpture, handmade glass and prints in limited and open editions. The gallery says the work comes from emerging and established Northwest Coast artists. Its catalogues and books follow the current exhibitions.
Entry to the shop is free, so it makes a short stop between downtown errands. Members get 10% off. On the last Thursday of every month seniors 65 and over get 10% off too. The shelves also carry skincare from Sḵwálwen Botanicals, which the Squamish ethnobotanist Leigh Joseph founded.

Tips:
- Come on the last Thursday of the month if you're 65 or over, when seniors get 10% off in the shop.
- Phone the shop on extension 221 to order a piece you saw online, because staff take those orders by phone.

Q: Is the Bill Reid Gallery shop free to visit?
A: Yes. The Bill Reid Gallery Shop at 639 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver charges no admission, and in winter it opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Q: Who benefits when you buy at the Bill Reid Gallery Shop?
A: The Bill Reid Gallery says proceeds from all purchases in its shop support local Indigenous artists and the gallery's artistic and educational programs.
Q: Who runs Bill Reid Gallery Shop?
A: The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art established the shop in 2008, and it describes itself as a registered charity and a public gallery. It says the shop showcases works by emerging and established Northwest Coast artists, and that proceeds from all purchases support local Indigenous artists and the gallery's programs.
Q: What are the opening hours of Bill Reid Gallery Shop?
A: Bill Reid Gallery Shop keeps these hours: Sun–Mon closed; Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/the-gallery-shop https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/hours-admissions https://skwalwen.com/pages/find-us-in-stores https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/288494759

### CityScape Community ArtSpace
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/cityscape-community-artspace
Type: Shop
Also known as: CityScape Gallery, CityScape Community Art Space, North Van Arts gallery, North Van Arts Art Rental
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G3
Coordinates: 49.31400, -123.07700
Kind: Gallery
Sells: Paintings, photographs, prints and mixed media by North Van Arts' member artists hang in the Art Rental collection, where you can rent a piece or buy it outright. The arts council also sells calendars and puzzles.
Run by: North Van Arts says the City of North Vancouver owns the space and the arts council programmes the gallery through public exhibition proposals.
Hours: Sun–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 11:00–17:00
Town: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G3
Website: https://northvanarts.ca/
Summary: CityScape Community ArtSpace suits visitors who want to see and buy work by North Vancouver's own artists, three blocks up Lonsdale from the SeaBus, and entry costs nothing. It opens only from Wednesday to Saturday, and the doors stay shut from Sunday to Tuesday.

North Van Arts runs CityScape from a ground-floor storefront on the west side of Lonsdale between 3rd and 4th streets. The arts council puts on eight themed group exhibitions a year from public proposals, and entry is free. A show of contemporary hard-edge abstraction called Angles & Curves hangs in the gallery until 14 November 2026.
The part that suits a shopper is Art Rental. It gathers work by member artists that you can rent or buy, and the council sums it up as "Rent it, Buy it, Love it." The rental panels hang at the back past the office, and staff can bring the lights up on them with a remote. The collection's pages online show each work with its rental and purchase price.
The SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay is three blocks south, and the 230 to Upper Lonsdale is one of several buses that stop within a block. Drivers get two free hours on 4th and 5th streets. A bike rack stands right outside the door on Lonsdale.

Tips:
- Register your car at the pay station even for the free first 30 minutes on Lonsdale between 3rd and 4th, because the City's curb plan requires it.
- Come on Thursday 12 November 2026 for Bark as Art, a date-night event at the gallery from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
- Skip strong perfume or cologne, since North Van Arts asks visitors to keep the gallery scent-sensitive.

Q: Can you buy art at CityScape in North Vancouver?
A: Yes. North Van Arts' Art Rental program at CityScape Community ArtSpace lets you rent or buy work by member artists. The gallery at 335 Lonsdale Avenue opens Wednesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Q: Is CityScape Community ArtSpace free?
A: CityScape Community ArtSpace charges no admission, and North Van Arts welcomes donations at the door.
Q: Who runs CityScape Community ArtSpace?
A: North Van Arts says the City of North Vancouver owns the space and the arts council programmes the gallery through public exhibition proposals.
Q: What are the opening hours of CityScape Community ArtSpace?
A: CityScape Community ArtSpace keeps these hours: Sun–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 11:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://northvanarts.ca/about/plan-your-visit/ https://northvanarts.ca/ https://northvanarts.ca/art-rental/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/163972082

### Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/craft-council-of-bc-shop
Type: Shop
Also known as: Crafthouse, CCBC Shop, Craft Council of British Columbia shop, Crafthouse Granville Island
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1386 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
Coordinates: 49.26980, -123.13490
Kind: Shop
Sells: The consignment shop carries work by more than 100 Craft Council of BC artist-members: handmade mugs and textured wall pieces sit beside one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs, all by BC artists.
Run by: The Craft Council of British Columbia runs the shop on Granville Island and supplies the craft at the Audain Art Museum's shop in Whistler. The council calls itself a charitable arts service organization, and it has championed contemporary craft since 1973.
Hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:30
Address: 1386 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
Website: https://craftcouncilbc.ca/shop-granville-island/
Summary: The Craft Council of BC's shop on Granville Island suits anyone who wants a piece by a working BC craft artist, since every one of its more than 100 consigners is a juried council member. It sits on quiet Cartwright Street away from the market crowds, so it's easy to walk past.

The council has run this consignment shop and gallery on Cartwright Street for years, and many locals still call it Crafthouse. Everything comes from CCBC artist-members, more than 100 of them, and a juried Standards of Quality process decides who gets shelf space. The council invites questions about any artist in the shop.
The council takes a public stand on Indigenous art. In 2021 it audited every shop and gallery on Granville Island for Indigenous-themed products and found that only 4 of the 18 places selling them carried entirely authentic work. It sent its policy recommendations to CMHC, which manages the island.
The council's gallery shows and window installations change through the year. The shop opens every day of the week.

Tips:
- Walk Cartwright Street from the public market toward the Granville Island Hotel, and the Gallery of BC Ceramics is a few doors away.
- Ask about the council's personal shopper service if you want help choosing a gift.

Q: Where can you buy BC craft on Granville Island?
A: The Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery at 1386 Cartwright Street on Granville Island sells work by more than 100 BC craft artists. It opens daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
Q: Is Crafthouse still open on Granville Island?
A: Yes. The Craft Council of BC runs the consignment shop and gallery that locals long called Crafthouse at 1386 Cartwright Street, and it opens every day from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
Q: What does Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery sell?
A: The consignment shop carries work by more than 100 Craft Council of BC artist-members: handmade mugs and textured wall pieces sit beside one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs, all by BC artists.
Q: Who runs Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery?
A: The Craft Council of British Columbia runs the shop on Granville Island and supplies the craft at the Audain Art Museum's shop in Whistler. The council calls itself a charitable arts service organization, and it has championed contemporary craft since 1973.
Q: What are the opening hours of Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery?
A: Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:30.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://craftcouncilbc.ca/shop-granville-island/ https://craftcouncilbc.ca/ https://craftcouncilbc.ca/indigenous-art-on-granville-island/ https://craftcouncilbc.ca/shop-craft-audain/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/121964211

### Ferry Building Gallery
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/ferry-building-gallery
Type: Shop
Also known as: Ferry Building Art Gallery, Great Gifts holiday sale, Ferry Building Gallery Great Gifts
Region: West Vancouver and Cypress
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
Address: 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.32700, -123.15490
Kind: Gallery
Sells: Exhibitions by artists from the North Shore, the Sea to Sky corridor and the Sunshine Coast change through the year. Each November and December the gallery holds its Great Gifts holiday exhibition and sale of work by local artists and artisans.
Run by: The District of West Vancouver operates the gallery, and its mandate is to support emerging and established artists from the North Shore, the Sea to Sky corridor and the Sunshine Coast.
Hours: The 2025 Great Gifts sale ran from 14 November to 14 December 2025 from 11 am to 5 pm. The District had not posted the 2026 dates or the gallery's regular hours on a page we could read in October 2026, so check before you go.
Town: Ambleside
Address: 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC
Website: https://westvancouver.ca/arts-culture/ferry-building-gallery
Summary: The Ferry Building Gallery suits a winter walk along the Ambleside waterfront, because its Great Gifts holiday sale fills the old ferry terminal with work by local artists each November and December. Outside the holiday sale it runs as an exhibition gallery.

The gallery occupies the historic Ferry Building at Ambleside Landing, where the West Vancouver ferries once tied up. The District of West Vancouver runs it and puts on up to eleven exhibitions a year there. Four more Art in the Hall shows hang at Municipal Hall. The mandate favours artists from the North Shore, the Sea to Sky corridor and the Sunshine Coast.
Great Gifts is the annual holiday exhibition and sale, and it has run for more than two decades. In 2025 it ran from 14 November to 14 December, from 11 am to 5 pm, and opened with an evening sneak preview. The District takes artists' entries through an open call each autumn.
The building sits right on the Seawalk, so a visit pairs with a walk along Ambleside Beach toward Dundarave. The Silk Purse Arts Centre, home of the West Vancouver Community Arts Council, is a few minutes west along Argyle Avenue.

Tips:
- Watch the District's arts page from October for the Great Gifts dates and its preview evening.
- Walk the Seawalk west from the gallery to Dundarave, where the cafés along Marine Drive make a good stop.

Q: When is the Great Gifts sale at the Ferry Building Gallery?
A: The Ferry Building Gallery's Great Gifts holiday exhibition and sale ran from 14 November to 14 December 2025. The District of West Vancouver had not announced the 2026 dates by mid-October 2026.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://westvancouver.ca/arts-culture/ferry-building-gallery https://preview-art.com/event/great-gifts-holiday-exhibition-and-gift-sale/ https://www.art-bc.com/places/west-vancouver/art-galleries/ferry-building-gallery https://www.gallerieswest.ca/events/great-gifts-call-entry/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6219934866

### Gallery of BC Ceramics
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/gallery-of-bc-ceramics
Type: Shop
Also known as: Potters Guild of BC gallery, Gallery of British Columbia Ceramics
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1359 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.27010, -123.13430
Kind: Gallery
Sells: Functional and sculptural ceramics by Potters Guild of BC members, from mugs and bowls to one-off pieces. The gallery says its functional ware is food-safe and fine in the dishwasher and microwave unless a piece is marked otherwise.
Run by: The Potters Guild of British Columbia owns and operates the gallery, which it established in 1986 to raise the profile of contemporary ceramic art.
Hours: The guild does not post the gallery's opening hours on its website, so check by phone or on its social channels before you make a special trip.
Address: 1359 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC
Website: https://www.galleryofbcceramics.com/
Summary: The Gallery of BC Ceramics suits anyone after a mug or a bowl made by a BC potter, because the Potters Guild of BC stocks it with members' work and nothing else. Its hours aren't published online, so a visit works best as part of a wider Granville Island wander.

The Potters Guild of British Columbia set up this gallery on Cartwright Street in 1986, and it still owns and runs it. The room shows only ceramics, by artists at every stage of their careers. Most of what's for sale is functional ware you can cook and eat with. The guild says it can go in the dishwasher and the oven unless a label says otherwise.
The gallery issues no refunds, though it takes exchanges within the window printed on each receipt and offers gift receipts. Exhibitions turn over through the year. Earth, Fire & Form ran from November 2025 to January 2026.

Tips:
- Keep your receipt, because the gallery exchanges pieces within the window printed on it and gives no refunds.
- Visit the Craft Council of BC's shop a few doors along Cartwright Street to see more BC clay beside glass and jewellery.

Q: Who runs the Gallery of BC Ceramics?
A: The Potters Guild of British Columbia owns and operates the Gallery of BC Ceramics at 1359 Cartwright Street on Granville Island, and has since 1986.
Q: What does Gallery of BC Ceramics sell?
A: Functional and sculptural ceramics by Potters Guild of BC members, from mugs and bowls to one-off pieces. The gallery says its functional ware is food-safe and fine in the dishwasher and microwave unless a piece is marked otherwise.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.galleryofbcceramics.com/about-us https://www.galleryofbcceramics.com/ https://www.galleryofbcceramics.com/blog-feed.xml https://www.gallerieswest.ca/news/the-gallery-of-bc-ceramics-changing-its-business-model/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13638599536

### Giftworks
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/giftworks
Type: Shop
Also known as: Giftworks Edgemont, Giftworks North Vancouver
Region: Capilano and Grouse
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Edgemont Village
Address: 3080 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.33750, -123.10160
Kind: Shop
Sells: Locally made pottery and art glass sit beside jewellery, paintings, baby gifts and gourmet foods. The shop says more than half of its stock is Canadian-made and a large share of that comes from British Columbia.
Run by: Giftworks describes itself as a destination store in the heart of Edgemont Village. Its own pages do not name an owner.
Hours: Giftworks does not post its opening hours on its own site, so call or check its Instagram before a special trip.
Town: Edgemont Village
Address: 3080 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC
Website: https://www.giftworks.ca/
Summary: Giftworks suits a stop in Edgemont Village on the way to or from Grouse Mountain, with a corner shop full of BC-made pottery and art glass. It mixes local work with general gifts, so look at the labels if you want the handmade pieces.

Giftworks holds the corner of Edgemont Boulevard and Highland Boulevard in the middle of the village. The North Vancouver Chamber listing describes its stock as locally made pottery and art glass alongside paintings and gourmet foods. The store says over 50% of what it sells is Canadian-made. A large share of that comes from makers in BC.
Edgemont Village sits on the Capilano River's east side below Grouse Mountain, so the shop fits a slow afternoon after the mountain or the suspension bridge. The website warns that much of the stock never makes it online. New arrivals turn over often.

Tips:
- Pair the shop with lunch in Edgemont Village, whose low-rise high street runs a few blocks along Edgemont Boulevard.
- Ask which pieces come from BC makers, because the shelves mix local work with gifts from further afield.

Q: Where can you buy BC-made gifts near Grouse Mountain?
A: Giftworks at 3080 Edgemont Boulevard in Edgemont Village, North Vancouver, sells locally made pottery and art glass, and it says more than half its stock is Canadian-made.
Q: What does Giftworks sell?
A: Locally made pottery and art glass sit beside jewellery, paintings, baby gifts and gourmet foods. The shop says more than half of its stock is Canadian-made and a large share of that comes from British Columbia.
Q: Who runs Giftworks?
A: Giftworks describes itself as a destination store in the heart of Edgemont Village. Its own pages do not name an owner.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.giftworks.ca/ https://business.nvchamber.ca/list/member/giftworks-565 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14023548128

### Granville Island Broom Company
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/granville-island-broom-company
Type: Shop
Also known as: Granville Island Broom Co., Broom Company Granville Island
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Address: 1406 Old Bridge Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.27080, -123.13400
Kind: Studio shop
Sells: Hand-made brooms in the Shaker tradition, from round brooms for patios and brick to flat Shaker brooms for indoor floors. Handles come from scavenged woods such as cedar, arbutus, juniper and willow, and some carry hand-forged iron from the Kootenay Forge in Crawford Bay.
Run by: The Granville Island Broom Company makes every broom it sells in its own shop on Granville Island.
Hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00
Address: 1406 Old Bridge Street, Vancouver, BC
Website: https://www.broomcompany.com/
Summary: Granville Island Broom Company suits anyone who wants a household tool made by hand on Granville Island, since the company makes every broom it sells. A full-size broom is awkward to fly home with, so think about shipping one if you're travelling light.

The company makes its brooms on Granville Island with traditional Shaker methods. Broomcorn is a sorghum, and the company buys it raw and unprocessed from northern Mexico so the fibre stays strong. No two brooms come out the same. Handles turn up in cedar, arbutus, juniper or willow, depending on what the makers have scavenged.
Round untrimmed brooms clear a patio fast in a circular sweep. Trimming the soft tips stiffens a round broom so it reaches into brick and tile, and the flat Shaker broom works with a dustpan indoors. The company says a broom lasts many years of daily use. It ships to the United States without tariffs.

Tips:
- Order a full-size broom online for shipping if it won't fit your luggage.
- Sign up on the company's site for notices when new brooms go up online.

Q: Are the brooms at Granville Island Broom Company made on site?
A: Yes. Granville Island Broom Company hand-makes its brooms with traditional Shaker methods in its shop at 1406 Old Bridge Street on Granville Island, which opens daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
Q: What does Granville Island Broom Company sell?
A: Hand-made brooms in the Shaker tradition, from round brooms for patios and brick to flat Shaker brooms for indoor floors. Handles come from scavenged woods such as cedar, arbutus, juniper and willow, and some carry hand-forged iron from the Kootenay Forge in Crawford Bay.
Q: Who runs Granville Island Broom Company?
A: The Granville Island Broom Company makes every broom it sells in its own shop on Granville Island.
Q: What are the opening hours of Granville Island Broom Company?
A: Granville Island Broom Company keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.broomcompany.com/ https://www.broomcompany.com/pages/about-our-brooms https://www.broomcompany.com/pages/contact https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3088556556

### Juvelisto
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/juvelisto
Type: Shop
Also known as: Juvelisto Design, Juvelisto Jewellery Design Studio, Juvelisto School of Metal Arts
Region: Richmond and YVR
Municipality: City of Richmond
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Address: #120-3500 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC
Coordinates: 49.12510, -123.18480
Kind: Studio shop
Sells: Jewellery in gold and silver by owner and goldsmith Sasha Shkolnik, beside a curated selection by Canadian and international jewellery artists. The studio also takes custom commissions and repairs, and its school runs jewellery-making classes.
Run by: Sasha Shkolnik owns Juvelisto and leads its team of goldsmiths. She opened the shop in Steveston Village in March 2011 after nearly twenty years working for Vancouver jewellers.
Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Sat 11:00–18:00; Sun 11:00–17:00
Town: Steveston
Address: #120-3500 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC
Website: https://www.juvelisto.com/
Summary: Juvelisto suits a Steveston day trip for anyone who wants jewellery made by the person behind the counter, since owner Sasha Shkolnik and her goldsmiths work in the open on Moncton Street. Custom pieces take time, so a visitor on a one-day trip ends up buying from the gallery cases.

Juvelisto takes its name from the Esperanto word for jeweller. Sasha Shkolnik trained in art in Ukraine and in jewellery in Canada, worked for Vancouver jewellers for nearly two decades and opened this shop in Steveston in 2011. The workshop sits on site, so you can watch the goldsmiths at their benches. All custom and repair work happens there.
The gallery cases hold Shkolnik's own collections in gold and silver, with work by other Canadian and international jewellers. Pieces run from stackable rings to a sterling pod pendant strung with freshwater pearls. The shop opened Juvelisto School of Metal Arts after its first three years, and the school teaches the fundamentals of jewellery making.

Tips:
- Book a design consultation ahead if you want a custom piece, because Shkolnik guides each one herself.
- Pair the shop with fish and chips on the Steveston waterfront, a short walk down to the Fisherman's Wharf.

Q: Is there a jewellery studio in Steveston Village?
A: Yes. Juvelisto at #120-3500 Moncton Street in Steveston, Richmond, is a jewellery store and design studio where owner Sasha Shkolnik and her goldsmiths make and repair jewellery on site.
Q: What does Juvelisto sell?
A: Jewellery in gold and silver by owner and goldsmith Sasha Shkolnik, beside a curated selection by Canadian and international jewellery artists. The studio also takes custom commissions and repairs, and its school runs jewellery-making classes.
Q: Who runs Juvelisto?
A: Sasha Shkolnik owns Juvelisto and leads its team of goldsmiths. She opened the shop in Steveston Village in March 2011 after nearly twenty years working for Vancouver jewellers.
Q: What are the opening hours of Juvelisto?
A: Juvelisto keeps these hours: Mon closed; Tue–Sat 11:00–18:00; Sun 11:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.juvelisto.com/ https://www.juvelisto.com/pages/story https://www.juvelisto.com/pages/independent-jewellery-store https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11504387169

### MOA Shop
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/moa-shop
Type: Shop
Also known as: Museum of Anthropology shop, MOA gift shop, UBC Museum of Anthropology shop
Region: Kitsilano and the West Side
Municipality: Metro Vancouver Electoral Area A
Address: 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Coordinates: 49.26950, -123.25940
Kind: Museum shop
Sells: Art and gifts tied to the museum's current exhibitions, jewellery, books and MOA's own publications, and a collection of work by Musqueam creators.
Run by: The Museum of Anthropology at UBC runs the shop in its lobby, and MOA says the shop has engaged and featured artists from the Pacific Northwest Coast and across the globe since 1977. MOA stands on the ancestral, unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people, and it puts the shop's proceeds back into the museum, including its acquisitions.
Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Wed 10:00–17:00; Thu 10:00–21:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00
Address: 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Website: https://shop.moa.ubc.ca/
Summary: The MOA Shop suits a visitor who wants Northwest Coast art or a book on it from a museum that names its artists, and the shop's Musqueam creators collection comes from the Nation whose land the museum stands on. The trade-off is the trip out to UBC, close to an hour by bus and on foot from downtown.

The shop sits in the museum lobby at UBC, a 15-minute walk from the UBC bus exchange. Its shelves follow MOA's exhibitions, with books such as Glory and Exile: Haida History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay Hazel Wilson. MOA has worked with artists from the Pacific Northwest Coast and further afield in this shop since 1977. The shop's website names artists it features, among them Morgan Asoyuf, Carrie Matilpi, Lou-Ann Neel, Meghann O'Brien and Lyle Wilson.
One collection gathers work by Musqueam creators, which MOA says is dedicated to teaching the creators' living history and culture. Another collects Canadian-made goods. The Squamish skincare company Sḵwálwen Botanicals lists the museum among its stockists. Ask staff who made a piece, because MOA keeps artist profiles for the work it sells.
From October to May the museum closes on Mondays. Thursdays run late to 9 pm all year, which gives you an evening option after a day downtown.

Tips:
- Take the 68 from UBC Exchange to NW Marine Drive at West Mall to save the walk on a wet day.

Q: When is the MOA Shop open?
A: The MOA Shop in the lobby of the Museum of Anthropology at UBC opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm between 15 October and 15 May, and on Thursdays it stays open until 9 pm.
Q: Does the MOA Shop sell work by Musqueam artists?
A: Yes. The MOA Shop at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC has a collection of work by Musqueam creators, which MOA says is dedicated to teaching the creators' living history and culture.
Q: Who runs MOA Shop?
A: The Museum of Anthropology at UBC runs the shop in its lobby, and MOA says the shop has engaged and featured artists from the Pacific Northwest Coast and across the globe since 1977. MOA stands on the ancestral, unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people, and it puts the shop's proceeds back into the museum, including its acquisitions.
Q: What are the opening hours of MOA Shop?
A: MOA Shop keeps these hours: Mon closed; Tue–Wed 10:00–17:00; Thu 10:00–21:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://shop.moa.ubc.ca/ https://moa.ubc.ca/category/moa-shop/ https://moa.ubc.ca/visit/ https://skwalwen.com/pages/find-us-in-stores https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/33176178

### The Polygon Shop
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/polygon-shop
Type: Shop
Also known as: Polygon Gallery Shop, The Polygon Gallery Shop, Polygon Shop
Region: Lonsdale and the Shipyards
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4
Coordinates: 49.31030, -123.08080
Kind: Museum shop
Sells: Photography books and prints share the shelves with design-minded homeware and jewellery. The gallery says its products come from individual makers and collectives local to Vancouver and the North Shore.
Run by: The Polygon Gallery runs the shop beside its bookstore, and it says every purchase supports the gallery's exhibitions and education programs.
Hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed 10:00–17:00; Thu 10:00–21:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00
Town: Lower Lonsdale
Address: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4
Website: https://thepolygon.ca/the-polygon-shop/
Summary: The Polygon Shop suits anyone stepping off the SeaBus who wants a small gift made in Vancouver or North Vancouver, because it sits inside the by-donation Polygon Gallery a short walk from Lonsdale Quay. It keeps the gallery's Wednesday to Sunday week, so a Monday or Tuesday visit finds it closed.

The shop fills a corner of the Polygon Gallery on the Shipyards waterfront, and its stock follows the gallery's eye for photography. Photo books and prints sit beside homeware and jewellery. The gallery says the pieces come from individual makers and collectives in Vancouver and on the North Shore. Kasama Chocolate and Sḵwálwen Botanicals both name the Polygon on their own lists of stockists.
Admission to the gallery is by donation every day, so you can walk straight in to browse. Gallery members get 10% off in the shop and in the bookstore. Thursday is the evening to go, since the doors stay open until 9 pm.
In past winters the gallery has added a seasonal Holiday Shop to its lobby, and it had not announced a 2026 edition when we checked in mid-October. The Shipyards Christmas Market fills the plaza next door every day from 27 November to 24 December 2026, so a December visit can take in both.

Tips:
- Leave a big backpack in the gallery's free lockers before you browse the exhibitions upstairs, since the exhibition rooms don't allow large bags.
- Mention your membership at the till if you hold one, because members get 10% off in both the shop and the bookstore.
- Walk over from the SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay, which leaves you a couple of minutes from the gallery's door.

Q: Does the Polygon Gallery have a gift shop?
A: Yes. The Polygon Shop inside the Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver sells photography books, prints, homeware, jewellery and gifts, many of them by makers in Vancouver and on the North Shore. It opens when the gallery does, from Wednesday to Sunday.
Q: Do you have to pay admission to shop at the Polygon?
A: The Polygon Gallery charges admission by donation every day, so anyone can walk in and shop at the Polygon Shop.
Q: Who runs The Polygon Shop?
A: The Polygon Gallery runs the shop beside its bookstore, and it says every purchase supports the gallery's exhibitions and education programs.
Q: What are the opening hours of The Polygon Shop?
A: The Polygon Shop keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed 10:00–17:00; Thu 10:00–21:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://thepolygon.ca/the-polygon-shop/ https://thepolygon.ca/gallery/plan-your-visit/ https://kasamachocolate.com/where-to-buy/ https://skwalwen.com/pages/find-us-in-stores https://shipyardschristmasmarket.com/plan-your-visit/ https://www.nsnews.com/sponsored/explore-a-holiday-gift-shop-workshops-and-festive-surprises-at-the-polygon-gallery-this-season-9802319 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/641420422

### The Regional Assembly of Text
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/regional-assembly-of-text
Type: Shop
Also known as: Regional Assembly of Text, Assembly of Text
Region: Main Street and East Van
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Main Street
Address: 3934 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.25000, -123.10080
Kind: Studio shop
Sells: Greeting cards and notebooks that the shop designs and makes itself, with small books and gifts.
Run by: The Regional Assembly of Text says it makes and assembles its own products in its shops in Vancouver and Victoria.
Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00–18:00; Sun 12:00–17:00
Town: Main Street
Address: 3934 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Website: https://assemblyoftext.com/
Summary: The Regional Assembly of Text suits letter writers and anyone who wants a card or a notebook made in Vancouver, since the shop makes and assembles its own range on Main Street. It's a small shop in Riley Park, well south of the Mount Pleasant strip, so ride the bus up Main.

The shop has stood at 3934 Main Street for two decades, and Scout Magazine marked its 20th year at the flagship. It makes its own cards and notebooks and assembles them in its shops. A second shop runs in Victoria.
The shop's own range runs from bookish bingo cards to a Little Book a Month Club. Holiday hours can shift in December, so check the site before a special trip.

Tips:
- Ride the 3 bus up Main Street from Main Street–Science World Station.
- Buy cards here to send home, since the shop prints and assembles its own range.

Q: Does the Regional Assembly of Text make its own products?
A: Yes. The Regional Assembly of Text designs and makes its cards and notebooks in its shops, including the flagship at 3934 Main Street in Vancouver.
Q: What does The Regional Assembly of Text sell?
A: Greeting cards and notebooks that the shop designs and makes itself, with small books and gifts.
Q: Who runs The Regional Assembly of Text?
A: The Regional Assembly of Text says it makes and assembles its own products in its shops in Vancouver and Victoria.
Q: What are the opening hours of The Regional Assembly of Text?
A: The Regional Assembly of Text keeps these hours: Mon–Sat 11:00–18:00; Sun 12:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://assemblyoftext.com/ https://scoutmagazine.ca/the-regional-assembly-of-text-is-turning-20-years-old-this-month/ https://www.host.io/assemblyoftext.com https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1128826536

### Seymour Art Gallery
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/seymour-art-gallery
Type: Shop
Also known as: Seymour Art Gallery Gallery Shop, Deep Cove Cultural Centre gallery, Seymour Gallery Shop
Region: Deep Cove and Mount Seymour
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
Address: 4360 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC
Coordinates: 49.32690, -122.95030
Kind: Gallery
Sells: The Gallery Shop carries handmade gifts by more than 60 local artists, from carved stoneware bowls and porcelain candle holders to linocut prints of Deep Cove and hand-woven textiles. New pieces and new artists arrive all the time, and the shop takes no consumables.
Run by: The Seymour Art Gallery is a non-profit public gallery founded in 1985, and it calls itself the only public gallery in the District of North Vancouver. It shares the proceeds of each Gallery Shop sale with the artist.
Hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00
Town: Deep Cove
Address: 4360 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC
Website: https://www.seymourartgallery.com/
Summary: The Seymour Art Gallery's shop suits anyone in Deep Cove who wants a gift made by a North Shore hand, with work by more than 60 local artists a few steps from the water. The room is small and opens only Wednesday to Sunday, so plan it around a doughnut and a paddle.

The gallery sits inside the Deep Cove Cultural Centre on Gallant Avenue, which it shares with the Deep Cove Heritage Society and two theatre companies. Its Gallery Shop stocks handmade gifts by more than 60 local artists, and the gallery splits every sale with the maker. Pottery leads the shelves. You'll find carved stoneware tree bowls and translucent Polar Ice porcelain thrown by a member of the Parkgate Community Centre.
Deep Cove itself turns up in the work. Peter Fruhling cuts bold linoleum-block prints of the cove, and Karole of Red Boat Studio in Deep Cove makes playful ceramics inspired by the land and sea. Beryl Hickinbottom dyes and weaves her own textiles. Under the gallery's rules, its shop artists sell nowhere else on Gallant Avenue.
The main gallery changes its exhibition through the year, and entry is free. The gallery's Winter Gift Gallery is a separate holiday sale that also takes food makers. Check the gallery's site for this year's dates before you plan a December trip.

Tips:
- Park once and walk, because the gallery stands on Gallant Avenue in the middle of Deep Cove's few blocks of shops and cafés.
- Read the artist profiles on the gallery's Gallery Shop page before you go, since it introduces most of the makers on the shelves.

Q: Where can you buy local art in Deep Cove?
A: The Seymour Art Gallery's Gallery Shop at 4360 Gallant Avenue in Deep Cove sells handmade work by more than 60 local artists. It opens Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Q: Does a purchase at the Seymour Art Gallery shop support the artist?
A: Yes. The Seymour Art Gallery shares the proceeds of each Gallery Shop sale between the artist and the non-profit gallery.
Q: Who runs Seymour Art Gallery?
A: The Seymour Art Gallery is a non-profit public gallery founded in 1985, and it calls itself the only public gallery in the District of North Vancouver. It shares the proceeds of each Gallery Shop sale with the artist.
Q: What are the opening hours of Seymour Art Gallery?
A: Seymour Art Gallery keeps these hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.seymourartgallery.com/?p=49 https://www.seymourartgallery.com/visit/ https://www.seymourartgallery.com/for-artists/ https://www.seymourartgallery.com/contact/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7076672315

### Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Gallery and Gift Shop
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/squamish-lilwat-cultural-centre-gift-shop
Type: Shop
Also known as: SLCC Gift Shop, SLCC Gallery and Gift Shop, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre gift shop, Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre shop
Region: Whistler and Pemberton
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Neighbourhood: Whistler Village
Address: 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y3
Coordinates: 50.11880, -122.94740
Kind: Museum shop
Sells: Authentic Indigenous handcrafted artwork and jewellery, with pottery, baskets, home decor, books, blankets, clothing and keepsakes. The shop features Northwest Coast First Nations artwork and a collection by artists of the two Nations.
Run by: The shop calls itself "a proud part of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler", and its staff are Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Lil̓wat7úl Ambassadors. The centre was built together by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Líl̓wat Nation under a protocol agreement signed in 2001, and a charitable society runs it on behalf of both.
Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Town: Whistler Village
Address: 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y3
Website: https://shop.slcc.ca/
Summary: The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre's Gallery and Gift Shop suits anyone in Whistler who wants Indigenous art bought from the two Nations whose shared land the resort stands on. This winter the shop is a pop-up in the Longhouse while its own room is renovated, and from November to December the centre opens only Wednesday to Sunday.

The shop belongs to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler's Upper Village, which the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Líl̓wat Nation built together. It sells handcrafted Northwest Coast First Nations artwork and jewellery, and one collection on its shelves is called Artists of our Nations. Cultural Ambassadors from both Nations staff the floor. They can tell you about the artist behind a piece and how to care for it.
The centre says the Gallery and Gift Shop applies the Authentic Indigenous program's criteria, which aim to make sure artists in BC are paid fairly for their work. Artists also work on pieces in the Great Hall. Pique Newsmagazine once reported that the Lil'wat carver Qawam (Redmond Andrews) sold much of his work there before it ever reached the shop downstairs.
From 1 to 5 November 2026 the shop closes while the lower level is renovated. It reopens on 6 November as a pop-up in the Longhouse, and the Thunderbird Café moves to a food truck on the Mezzanine Patio. The shop also sells online.

Tips:
- Shop online at the centre's web store if your dates miss the pop-up's Wednesday to Sunday hours.
- Use the two-hour street parking on Blackcomb Way or the Day Lots on Lorimer Road, because the centre's own lot is small.

Q: Is the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre gift shop open in November 2026?
A: The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre's gift shop closes for renovations from 1 to 5 November 2026 and reopens on 6 November as a pop-up in the Longhouse. Until 31 December the centre opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Q: Who runs the gift shop at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre?
A: The Gallery and Gift Shop is part of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, which a charitable society runs on behalf of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Líl̓wat Nation. Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Lil̓wat7úl Ambassadors staff the shop.
Q: What does Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Gallery and Gift Shop sell?
A: Authentic Indigenous handcrafted artwork and jewellery, with pottery, baskets, home decor, books, blankets, clothing and keepsakes. The shop features Northwest Coast First Nations artwork and a collection by artists of the two Nations.
Q: What are the opening hours of Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Gallery and Gift Shop?
A: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Gallery and Gift Shop keeps these hours: Mon closed; Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://shop.slcc.ca/ https://slcc.ca/visit/ https://slcc.ca/ https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/local-arts/indigenous-art-flourishes-at-the-slcc-gift-shop-2502877 https://indigenousbc.com/listings/squamish-lilwat-cultural-centre https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/176513677

### The Squamish Store
URL: https://northvanguide.com/shops/squamish-store
Type: Shop
Also known as: Squamish Store, Squamish Adventure Centre gift shop
Region: Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Neighbourhood: Squamish
Address: Squamish Adventure Centre, 38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish, BC
Coordinates: 49.70700, -123.14590
Kind: Shop
Sells: Small-batch soaps, candles, preserves and jewellery from local makers sit beside Indigenous artwork and Squamish-branded apparel.
Run by: Tourism Squamish curates and runs the shop inside the Squamish Adventure Centre.
Hours: Tourism Squamish says the shop opens daily at the Squamish Adventure Centre. It does not post the shop's hours on the shop's page.
Town: Squamish
Address: Squamish Adventure Centre, 38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish, BC
Website: https://www.exploresquamish.com/the-squamish-store/
Summary: The Squamish Store suits anyone passing through Squamish by coach or car who wants something made in town, since it sits in the visitor centre where the YVR Skylynx and the Squamish Connector stop. It mixes local craft with branded souvenirs and trail snacks, so look for the makers' labels.

Tourism Squamish runs the shop inside the timber-frame Squamish Adventure Centre on Loggers Lane, right beside Highway 99. Local artisans supply small-batch soaps and candles, and local kitchens send preserves. Local jewellers and painters fill the other shelves. A collection of Indigenous artwork takes in jewellery and carvings as well as textiles.
The Adventure Centre is the Squamish stop for both YVR Skylynx and the Squamish Connector, so the shop suits a wait for the bus. In the 2026/27 winter timetable the last weekday Squamish Connector south leaves the Adventure Centre at 2:45 pm. Skylynx calls here only when you reserve the Squamish stop.

Tips:
- Ask the staff which pieces come from Squamish makers, because the shop also sells branded apparel and outdoor gear.
- Browse while you wait for the coach, since the Squamish Connector and YVR Skylynx both stop outside the Adventure Centre.

Q: Where can you buy local crafts in Squamish?
A: The Squamish Store inside the Squamish Adventure Centre at 38551 Loggers Lane sells small-batch soaps, candles, preserves, jewellery and prints by local makers, along with Indigenous artwork. Tourism Squamish runs it and opens it daily.
Q: What does The Squamish Store sell?
A: Small-batch soaps, candles, preserves and jewellery from local makers sit beside Indigenous artwork and Squamish-branded apparel.
Q: Who runs The Squamish Store?
A: Tourism Squamish curates and runs the shop inside the Squamish Adventure Centre.
Checked: 2026-10-17
Sources: https://www.exploresquamish.com/the-squamish-store/ https://squamishconnector.com/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/90163479

## Practical guides

### Should you visit Capilano Suspension Bridge or Lynn Canyon in North Vancouver?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/capilano-suspension-bridge-or-lynn-canyon
Updated: 2026-10-17
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park suits a first visit, because one ticket covers the higher bridge and the treetop walkways and its free shuttle runs from Canada Place. Lynn Canyon Park costs nothing to enter and gets you over the canyon and round a forest loop in about half an hour.

Go to [Capilano Suspension Bridge Park](/sights/capilano-suspension-bridge-park) if this is your first trip and you want the long bridge plus the treetop and cliffside walkways on one ticket. An adult pays $76.95 online in 2026 plus GST, and a free shuttle runs from Canada Place all year. Go to [Lynn Canyon Park](/sights/lynn-canyon-park) when you'd rather spend nothing. The District of North Vancouver charges no entry to cross its bridge over Lynn Creek, and the Twin Falls loop gets you back to the car park in about half an hour. Lynn Canyon asks more of you on the way there and in the canyon itself, because the bus ride is longer and the water below is dangerous.

We compared the two parks from the operators' own pages, the District's safety notices and TransLink's fall 2026 timetables, all read on 16 and 17 October 2026. Neither visit happened in person for this guide. Prices carry the year they apply to and say whether tax sits inside them.

#### How do the two parks compare?

| | Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | Lynn Canyon Park |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | 3735 Capilano Road, on the 236 bus route to Grouse Mountain | The end of Peters Road in Lynn Valley |
| Adult entry | $76.95 online, $79.95 at the window (2026, plus GST) | Free, with the Ecology Centre by donation (2026) |
| What entry covers | The 137 m bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the Story Centre and Canyon Lights in season | The suspension bridge, the canyon trails and the Ecology Centre |
| The bridge | 137 m long and 70 m above the Capilano River | About 50 m above Lynn Creek |
| Time to allow | Two to two and a half hours, by the park's average | 35 minutes for the Twin Falls loop on the District's map |
| Hours in late October 2026 | 10 am to 8 pm daily, with later closes for Canyon Frights | Dawn to dusk daily, with lot gates from 7 am to 7 pm |
| From downtown without a car | Free shuttle from Canada Place, 25 minutes on the 2026/27 timetable | SeaBus, then the 228 and a 15-minute walk |
| Parking | $9 for up to three hours in the small lot (2026) | $3 an hour from 1 March to 31 October, free from November to February |
| Wheelchairs and strollers | The suspended walkways aren't wheelchair accessible, and wheelchair users get in free | The bridge and trails can't take wheelchairs or strollers |
| The drawback | Cost, with timed tickets you book ahead | Cold, fast water and cliffs that have cost more than 40 lives in 50 years |

#### Who should pick Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?

First-time visitors and cruise passengers do best here. The bridge has crossed this canyon in one form or another since 1889, and today's span runs 137 metres at 70 metres above the river. One timed ticket also gets you onto Treetops Adventure, seven small bridges strung between platforms up to 33 metres above the forest floor. Cliffwalk follows the granite wall of the canyon for 213 metres and stands about 90 metres above the canyon floor at its highest. Free guided talks run all year.

Getting there is the easy part. The park's free shuttle leaves Canada Place, the Hyatt Regency and the Blue Horizon Hotel, and its 2026/27 timetable gives 25 minutes from Canada Place. Keep your ticket for the ride back, because the driver asks for proof of admission. Cruise passengers can leave bags at the Canada Place stop for free same-day storage. TransLink's [bus 236](/getting-around/bus-236-grouse-mountain) from Lonsdale Quay stops outside the gate in 18 to 20 minutes too.

From 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 the park becomes Canyon Lights and opens from 11 am to 9 pm, closing only on Christmas Day. Regular admission covers it. On 23 to 25 and 30 to 31 October and 1 November 2026 Canyon Frights keeps the gates open until 9 pm.

The catch is the bill. Two adults and two children aged 6 to 12 pay $213.80 online in 2026, and 5% GST brings that to $224.49 on our sum. Every ticket is a timed entry, and the park warns that arrival windows run short at peak times, so book ahead. Buy only on capbridge.com or from its authorized partners. The park won't honour tickets sold through capbridge.ltd or capilanobridge.com.

#### Who should pick Lynn Canyon Park?

Pick Lynn Canyon if you'd like a canyon bridge and an hour in the rainforest for free, and the bus doesn't bother you. The District opened the park in 1912, and a private bridge that charged 10 cents a crossing opened the same year. The rebuilt bridge now hangs about 50 metres over Lynn Creek, and it reopened on 22 December 2025 after crews replaced the boardwalk and stairs on its east approach.

Cross the bridge and turn right for the [Twin Falls loop](/hikes/lynn-canyon-loop). It drops through the forest to Twin Falls Bridge and climbs back to the car park, and the District's 2021 park map gives it 1 km and 35 minutes. Salmon can swim no farther up the creek than the pool below Twin Falls. Turn left instead and Thirty Foot Pool is about 20 minutes away. Start at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre at the end of Peters Road for a trail map, and in winter it opens on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm and on weekends from noon.

The trip from downtown takes longer. Ride the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and catch the [228](/getting-around/buses-to-lynn-canyon-and-deep-cove) at Bay 2 to Lynn Valley Road at Peters Road, then walk 15 minutes down Peters Road. The 227 from Phibbs Exchange stops five minutes from the gate, and its last weekday bus back from Lynn Valley Centre leaves at 8:42 pm. The park shuts at dusk, so in December and January plan to head home by mid-afternoon.

Drivers have the better deal from November to February, when the District switches off its $3-an-hour pay parking. The free east lot off the north end of Lillooet Road takes the overflow on busy days.

#### How dangerous is the water at Lynn Canyon?

Dangerous enough that you should admire the pools from the trail. The District of North Vancouver said on 21 July 2025 that more than 40 people have died in Lynn Canyon over the last 50 years, and it strongly advises against cliff jumping. Its fire chief warned in 2024 of rocks hidden under the surface and very strong currents, and the District says the water is cold enough for hypothermia to set in very quickly, even in summer. Water levels can change fast. Stay on the trails and behind the fences in every season.

Phones work near the Ecology Centre, the café and the bridge, and the signal drops in parts of the canyon. North Shore Rescue asks anyone heading farther in to leave a trip plan and carry its ten essentials. Rangers patrol all year, and the first aid station beside the café is staffed from May to September.

#### Can you skip the ticket and still see the Capilano canyon?

Yes. [Capilano River Regional Park](/sights/capilano-river-regional-park) runs along the same river below Cleveland Dam, and Metro Vancouver charges no entry. You won't cross a suspension bridge there. You get the view up Capilano Lake to the Lions from the dam and a 1 km Coho Loop over the Cable Pool and Pipeline bridges. Fisheries and Oceans Canada closed the hatchery to visitors on 1 October 2026, and work on a new Cable Pool platform brings short delays on the Coho Loop this fall. Metro Vancouver warns that water released over the dam can raise the river fast, and it marks the park no swimming.

#### Can you do both in one day?

You can, because the 236 and the 228 both leave from Lonsdale Quay. In winter, take Lynn Canyon in the morning while the light lasts and ride back to the Quay for the 236 to Capilano in the afternoon. During Canyon Lights the bridge stays open until 9 pm, and guests may stay an hour past the posted close. Pay by tap or Compass Card so your transfers carry across the SeaBus.

#### Quick answers

##### Is Lynn Canyon better than Capilano Suspension Bridge?

Lynn Canyon Park suits visitors who want a free canyon bridge and a short forest loop. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park suits a first visit with more to do on one ticket, at $76.95 for an adult online in 2026 plus GST.

##### Is the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge free?

Yes. The District of North Vancouver charges nothing to cross the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge, and the Ecology Centre takes donations. Parking costs $3 an hour from 1 March to 31 October.

##### How long do you need at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park puts the average visit at two to two and a half hours, and crossing the bridge itself takes 5 to 15 minutes.

##### Which bridge is higher, Capilano or Lynn Canyon?

The Capilano Suspension Bridge hangs 70 metres above the Capilano River. The Lynn Canyon suspension bridge hangs about 50 metres above Lynn Creek.

##### Can you take a stroller to either bridge?

No. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park keeps strollers in a parking area off its suspended walkways, and Lynn Canyon Park's bridge and trails can't take strollers, with about 30 steps down to the bridge.

##### Is there a free shuttle to Lynn Canyon?

No. Lynn Canyon Park has no shuttle, so ride TransLink's 228 from Lonsdale Quay or the 227 from Phibbs Exchange. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park runs the free shuttle from Canada Place.

### When does the Grouse Grind in North Vancouver open?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/when-does-the-grouse-grind-open
Updated: 2026-10-17
Grouse Mountain reopens the Grouse Grind on 11 November 2026, after Metro Vancouver's maintenance closure from 13 October to 10 November. A winter closure usually follows once snow and ice reach the steps.

The [Grouse Grind](/hikes/grouse-grind) reopens on Wednesday 11 November 2026, by Grouse Mountain's [Download Ticket page](https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind/download-ticket). [Metro Vancouver](https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/grouse-grind) closed the trail on 13 October for annual maintenance and upgrades, seven days a week until 10 November. The window after that may be short. Most years Metro Vancouver shuts the Grind again for the winter once snow and ice make the steps too hazardous, and it posts no date for that ahead of time. Until then, the [BCMC Trail](/hikes/bcmc-trail) stays open and tops out at the same place.

We read Metro Vancouver's Grind and park pages and Grouse Mountain's Grind, Download Ticket and Skyride pages on 16 and 17 October 2026. Metro Vancouver owns the trail inside Grouse Mountain Regional Park and decides when it opens. Grouse Mountain sells the gondola ride down.

#### When is the Grind open through the year?

The Grind runs as a spring-to-fall hike, with three closures that Metro Vancouver sets.

| Period | Status | Who says so | What to do instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 October to 10 November 2026 | Closed for maintenance and upgrades | Metro Vancouver | Climb the BCMC Trail |
| From 11 November 2026 | Reopens | Grouse Mountain | Check Metro Vancouver's Grind page that morning |
| Winter, once snow and ice arrive | Usually closed, with no date posted | Metro Vancouver | Ride the Blue Grouse Gondola up with Mountain Admission |
| Spring, before the season | Closed to clear debris the winter brought down | Metro Vancouver | Watch Metro Vancouver's Grind page for the reopening |
| Any day of heavy rain or high wind | Can close for short spells | Metro Vancouver | Wait it out or pick a lower walk |

Grouse ties the Grind's daily hours to the daylight, and it says the trail usually opens from 7 am to 7 pm at the height of summer. Metro Vancouver opens Grouse Mountain Regional Park from 7 am to 4 pm between 16 October and 10 November 2026 and moves those hours as the days shorten. Darkness comes early under the trees in fall, so carry a headlamp and start with time to finish before dark.

#### How do you get down from the top?

You ride, or you walk down the BCMC. Metro Vancouver bans hiking down the Grind, because falling rock and crowding on its narrow sections make downhill traffic dangerous and boots coming down damage the trail. Grouse sells a one-way Download Ticket online for $20 for ages 13 and up and $10 for children aged 5 to 12 in 2026, and its page prints no tax line. Grouse prices it lower online than at the mountain, so buy it before you start.

The ride down this season is on the Blue Grouse Gondola. Grouse closed the Red Skyride on 28 September 2026 to swap its original 1976 cabins for new ones that carry up to 95 people, and it hasn't set a reopening day. The gondola opened on 12 December 2024 and makes the trip in five and a half minutes. The first download for hikers leaves at 7:30 am.

#### What can you climb while the Grind is closed?

Climb the BCMC Trail. Metro Vancouver keeps it open through the closure and sends Grind hikers there. It gives the BCMC 2.9 km and 750 metres of gain in two hours or more, against 2.5 km and 800 metres for the Grind. The British Columbia Mountaineering Club's trail is the older route, and the Grind's builders went looking for a steeper line beside it in 1981. Its path is rougher than the Grind's built staircase, so wear shoes with good ankle support and carry warm layers with plenty of food and water, as Metro Vancouver asks. You may walk back down the BCMC, and Metro Vancouver times the descent at about two hours.

If you came for the view alone, ride the gondola both ways on a Mountain Admission Ticket. An adult pays $89 in 2026, and Grouse's pages don't say whether GST sits inside that price.

#### Who should climb the Grind once it reopens?

Fit hikers who want a short, steep workout with a timed finish get the most from it. Metro Vancouver gives the climb two hours or more for 2.5 km, and it puts the average for hikers in good shape at two to 2.5 hours. Grouse counts 2,830 steps between a base at 290 metres and the top at 1,090 metres, and it warns that the second and third quarters are the steepest. The forest covers almost all of it, so the view waits for the plateau beside the Peak Chalet. Swipe a Grind Timer card at both ends if you want your time on the board.

Skip it with a heart or breathing condition, which Metro Vancouver says rules the trail out. Dogs aren't allowed on the Grind or at the top of the mountain, and Grouse makes no exceptions. The trail has no toilets anywhere along it, so use the washrooms at the base.

#### How do you get to the bottom of the Grind?

Take the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and [bus 236](/getting-around/bus-236-grouse-mountain) from Bay 6 to the Grouse Mountain stop at the base, which Grouse puts at about 25 minutes. The 232 from Phibbs Exchange climbs through Edgemont Village to the same stop. Pay by tap or Compass Card, because a cash fare paid on the bus covers the bus alone and won't get you through the SeaBus gates.

#### What should you carry on the Grind in November?

Carry at least a litre of water, a snack, a warm layer, a rain shell and a headlamp. Metro Vancouver says the top can run 10 degrees colder than the base, and mild weather at the bottom can turn to snow and freezing temperatures near the top. North Shore Rescue answers about 130 calls a year, and it asks every hiker to leave a trip plan and carry its ten essentials, with a light at the top of that list. Call 911 as soon as you know you're hurt or in trouble. WildSafeBC says some black bears stay active into winter wherever they keep finding food, and feeding bears, cougars, coyotes or wolves is an offence under BC's Wildlife Act. Pack out every wrapper, since the trail has no garbage cans.

#### Quick answers

##### Is the Grouse Grind open now?

No. Metro Vancouver closed the Grouse Grind from 13 October to 10 November 2026 for annual maintenance, and Grouse Mountain reopens it on 11 November 2026. The BCMC Trail stays open meanwhile.

##### Is the Grouse Grind open in winter?

Usually not. Metro Vancouver closes the Grouse Grind most winters once snow and ice make the steps too hazardous, and it reopens the trail in spring after crews clear the winter's debris.

##### What time does the Grouse Grind open in the morning?

Grouse Mountain ties the Grouse Grind's hours to the daylight, usually 7 am to 7 pm at the height of summer. Metro Vancouver opens Grouse Mountain Regional Park from 7 am to 4 pm between 16 October and 10 November 2026.

##### How much is the gondola down from the Grouse Grind?

A one-way Download Ticket on the Blue Grouse Gondola costs $20 online for ages 13 and up and $10 for children aged 5 to 12 in 2026. Metro Vancouver doesn't allow hiking down the Grouse Grind.

##### Is the Red Skyride running?

No. Grouse Mountain closed the Red Skyride on 28 September 2026 to fit new cabins and hasn't set a reopening date. The Blue Grouse Gondola carries hikers down from the Grouse Grind and the BCMC Trail.

### Where should you start mountain biking on Vancouver's North Shore?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/where-to-start-mountain-biking-north-vancouver
Updated: 2026-10-17
New riders should head for Fisherman's Trail in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. If you handle blue trails at home, go to Mount Fromme, because the District of North Vancouver grades every named trail there.

Start in the [Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve](/trail-networks/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve) if you're new to mountain biking or riding with kids. Metro Vancouver marks [Fisherman's Trail](/trails/fishermans-trail) Easy on its map, and the reserve's 10 km of paved Seymour Valley Trailway gets you warmed up first. If you already ride blue trails at home, start on [Mount Fromme](/trail-networks/mount-fromme) above Upper Lynn Valley. The District of North Vancouver grades every named trail there from Beginner to Expert, which takes the guesswork out of your first roots on Vancouver's North Shore. Mount Seymour's lower trails and the Cypress trails publish no grades, so leave them for your second or third ride. Grouse Bike Park has the lift, and it closed for 2026 after 12 October.

We compared the places from the land managers' own maps, layers and rules, the North Shore Mountain Bike Association's (NSMBA) trail notes and TransLink's fall 2026 timetables, read on 16 October 2026. Nobody rode these trails for this guide. Grades appear only in the words each land manager publishes, and where none publishes one, the table says so.

#### Which network suits which rider?

| Where to ride | Land manager | Who it suits | Published grades | Without a car | Winter closing time | The drawback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve](/trail-networks/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve) | Metro Vancouver | New riders, families and Class 1 e-bikes | Easy, More Difficult and Very Difficult on Metro Vancouver's map | Bus 255 to Capilano University Exchange, then ride up Lillooet Road | 5 pm from November to February | Every car must be out of the lower gate by the closing time |
| [Mount Fromme](/trail-networks/mount-fromme) | District of North Vancouver, with Metro Vancouver on the east edge | Intermediate and stronger riders | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert in the District's layer | Bus 210 to Mountain Highway at Coleman Street, then uphill | Lot closes at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February | No lift, so you climb every run |
| [Mount Seymour](/trail-networks/mount-seymour) | BC Parks, with the District below the park | Confident riders who judge features for themselves | None from BC Parks or the District | Bus 215 to Indian River Drive at Mount Seymour Road | The road closes from 10 pm to 7 am in the winter months | No grades to go on |
| [Cypress and Black Mountain](/trail-networks/cypress-black-mountain) | District of West Vancouver, British Pacific Properties and BC Parks | Riders at home on rooty descents | None published | No bus | Not posted | A small set of sanctioned trails, and Cypress Bowl Road shut to cyclists for paving in 2026 |
| [Grouse Bike Park](/bike-parks/grouse-bike-park) | Grouse Mountain | Riders who want lift-served laps | Green to Proline on Grouse's scale | Bus 236 with room for two bikes | Closed for the season after 12 October 2026 | Runs only from June to October |
| [Endless Biking](/operators/endless-biking) guided tour | Rides on Fromme and nearby | Visitors who want a local guide and a rental | Blue trails with some black on the North Shore Sampler | Bus 210 stops by the Crown Street shop | Shop shut Tuesday to Thursday from November to April | From $335 for one rider in 2026, plus GST |

#### Why start in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve?

Of the places we compared, the reserve has the gentlest way in. Metro Vancouver's Water Services department runs this 5,668-hectare forest south of the Seymour Reservoir, and it lists more than 55 km of trail as open to cycling. The Seymour Valley Trailway climbs the valley on 10 km of smooth pavement. Fisherman's Trail follows the Seymour River, and long stretches of it run on what the District's layer calls driveable road or 4x4 road. When that feels easy, [Bottle Top](/trails/bottle-top) carries Metro Vancouver's More Difficult mark. Forever After and Ned's Atomic Dustbin carry Very Difficult and belong to experienced riders.

The reserve keeps its own rules. Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride, under 30 km/h and yielding to everyone. Bikes and dogs give way to horses on the horse trails, and dogs are barred from the Seymour Valley Trailway, so the family dog stays home. The reserve opens at 6 am every day. It closes at 5 pm from November to February, and every car has to be out through the lower gate at the bottom of Lillooet Road by then.

#### Why do riders with some experience start on Mount Fromme?

The District's grades let you build up a day trail by trail. Its Trails for Public Use layer rates [Roadside Attraction](/trails/roadside-attraction), Griffin Ascent and K.O.T.S. Beginner. [Dreamweaver](/trails/dreamweaver), [Bobsled](/trails/bobsled) and Natural High sit at Intermediate. [Kirkford](/trails/kirkford), Pipeline, Expresso and Oil Can step up to Advanced, and Digger and Upper Oil Can sit at Expert. Roadside Attraction runs beside the gravel Mountain Highway road just above the District's Fromme lot, so you can warm up within sight of the car.

The NSMBA formed in the winter of 1997 and has looked after Fromme ever since, with a work plan the District approves each year. Its Fall '26 update reported drainage and berm work across the mountain with no trail closures. TransLink's 210 from Burrard Station runs up Mountain Highway, and from the Coleman Street stop you climb the rest of the way. The drawback in winter is the light. The District closes the Fromme lot at 6 pm from 1 October to 28 February, and North Shore Rescue says a missing light causes more of its overdue callouts than anything else.

#### What changes on Mount Seymour and Cypress?

You ride without a published grade. On [Mount Seymour](/trail-networks/mount-seymour), BC Parks allows bikes only on its designated lower-mountain trails, and the upper mountain stays for hikers. Riders climb [Lower Old Buck](/trails/lower-old-buck) from the Old Buck lot, which BC Parks gives as 5 km return with 322 m of gain. [Empress Bypass](/trails/empress-bypass) was built mainly for adaptive mountain bikes and carries no uphill traffic. [Pingu](/trails/pingu) is built around four jumps and a large step-down. Look at each feature before you commit, since no land manager grades any of them.

On [Cypress](/trail-networks/cypress-black-mountain), the District of West Vancouver formalized Meat Sweats, Jersey Shore and Morgies between the second and fourth switchbacks of Cypress Bowl Road. It opened the East Cypress Climb Trail on 10 September 2025 as West Van's first designated uphill mountain bike route, and the opening began with a territorial welcome from a member of the Squamish Nation. Bikes stop at the provincial park boundary, where BC Parks keeps them to park roads and bars e-bikes from every trail. BC Parks closed Cypress Bowl Road to cyclists on 13 July 2026 for repaving and expected the work to finish by the end of October, so check its advisories first.

#### Can you ride a lift on Vancouver's North Shore?

Yes, from June to October. [Grouse Bike Park](/bike-parks/grouse-bike-park) runs 15 trails plus a learning zone off the Screaming Eagle chair, and Gravity Logic of Whistler built them. Beginners start in Lemon Squeezy and move on to the green Tim's Trim and the blue Oh Deer!. In 2026 an adult day ticket cost $89 and a twilight ticket from 4:30 pm cost $49, and Grouse's ticket page gives no tax line. Renting the bike package with helmet and pads cost riders 13 and up $109. The park closed after 12 October 2026, and Grouse hadn't posted a 2027 date by 16 October. The 236 from Lonsdale Quay carries two bikes on its front rack, and an e-bike rides there with its battery out. While the Red Skyride is shut for new cabins, riders go up on the Blue Grouse Gondola.

Cypress Mountain is building a second lift-served park, [Cypress Bike Park](/bike-parks/cypress-bike-park), on Black Mountain and targets summer 2027. It had posted no date, prices or trail count by 16 October 2026.

#### Should you book a guide for your first day?

Book one if you're visiting with no bike and want someone to pick the lines. [Endless Biking](/operators/endless-biking) runs its North Shore Sampler on blue trails with some black for intermediate riders. It costs from $335 for one rider in 2026 plus GST, each extra rider adds $75, and a full-suspension rental adds from $95. Kelli Sherbinin and Darren Butler founded the shop in 2004, and it sits at 1467 Crown Street in Lower Lynn, where the 210 stops on its way to Fromme. From November to April it opens Monday, Friday and weekends only.

#### How do you ride North Vancouver's trails in the rainy season?

Ride rock and wood on wet days and stay home in a downpour. The NSMBA asks riders to keep off the trails in heavy or atmospheric rain, and on other wet days to leave heavy-dirt flow trails such as Bobsled, Expresso, Lower Digger and Pile of Rocks alone. On two-way trails the climbing rider has the right of way, and e-bikes yield to every non-assisted rider in either direction. Carry a light from October on, leave a trip plan and pack North Shore Rescue's ten essentials, because many of the District's forests get no cell signal. The NSMBA suggests bear spray, and feeding a bear or a coyote breaks BC's Wildlife Act.

#### Quick answers

##### Where should beginners mountain bike on Vancouver's North Shore?

Beginners do best in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve on Fisherman's Trail, which Metro Vancouver marks Easy, or on Roadside Attraction on Mount Fromme, which the District of North Vancouver rates Beginner.

##### Are e-bikes allowed on North Vancouver's mountain bike trails?

It depends on the land. The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve allows Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes only, BC Parks allows Class 1 e-bikes on Mount Seymour's designated bike trails, and BC Parks bars e-bikes from every trail in Cypress Provincial Park. On Mount Fromme, read the District's trailhead signs.

##### Can you get to North Vancouver's mountain bike trails by bus?

Yes, to most of them. TransLink's 210 runs to Mountain Highway at Coleman Street below Mount Fromme, and the 215 climbs to Indian River Drive at Mount Seymour Road. The 255 ends at Capilano University Exchange below the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and from June to October the 236 carries two bikes on its rack to Grouse Bike Park. No bus serves the Cypress trails.

##### Is Grouse Bike Park open in winter?

No. Grouse Bike Park runs from June to October, and in 2026 it closed after 12 October. Grouse had not posted a 2027 opening date by 16 October 2026.

##### How much is a guided mountain bike tour in North Vancouver?

Endless Biking's North Shore Sampler costs from $335 for one rider in 2026 plus GST, and each extra rider adds $75.

### Which hill on Vancouver's North Shore should you ride tonight?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/night-skiing-on-vancouvers-north-shore
Updated: 2026-10-17
Cypress Mountain lights the most terrain and keeps its chairs turning until 10 pm. Grouse Mountain is the one you reach by SeaBus and bus, and Mount Seymour suits learners and park riders.

Ride [Cypress Mountain](/resorts/cypress-mountain) for the most lit terrain and the latest lifts. Its chairs run from 5 pm to 10 pm every night, it listed 21 night runs across two peaks in February 2026, and an adult Night Owl ticket costs $75 for 2026/27 plus tax. Pick [Grouse Mountain](/resorts/grouse-mountain) when you have no car, because the SeaBus and bus 236 drop you at the gondola and the last bus home leaves after midnight on weeknights. [Mount Seymour](/resorts/mount-seymour) suits beginners and park riders, with four lit terrain parks and lifts until 9:30 pm on last winter's timetable. None of the three is open yet on 17 October 2026, so the first night sessions come with the first snow.

We built this from each hill's own ticket, hours and trail-map pages and TransLink's fall 2026 timetable, read on 16 October 2026. Grouse and Mount Seymour hadn't posted 2026/27 night prices by then, so their rows say which season a figure comes from. Times are Pacific time.

#### How do the three hills compare after dark?

| | Cypress Mountain | Grouse Mountain | Mount Seymour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night runs | 21 of 61 (February 2026) | 15 of 33 | 13 of 40, parks included |
| Night lift hours | 5 pm to 10 pm daily | Night ticket from 3 pm, lifts to 9 pm on a January 2026 weekday | Until 9:30 pm (2025/26) |
| Adult night ticket | $75 for 2026/27, plus tax | $74 in 2025/26, and Grouse's pages don't say whether GST is included | Sold only in its online store, with no price table posted |
| Vertical | 610 m | Not published | 330 m |
| Getting up | 15 km of Cypress Bowl Road, or the Cypress Coach Lines shuttle | SeaBus and bus 236, then the Blue Grouse Gondola | Mount Seymour Road, or its own shuttle from Parkgate and Rupert Station |
| 2026/27 opening | 28 November 2026, projected by OnTheSnow | 18 December 2026, projected by OnTheSnow | 11 December 2026, anticipated by Mt Seymour |
| The drawback | A mountain road on winter tires or a private bus | Four chairs cover the whole area quickly | The road gate shuts at 10 pm from November to April |

#### Why does Cypress suit a full night of skiing?

Cypress has the longest runs and the most of them under lights. It spreads 61 runs over Black Mountain and Mount Strachan, and its February 2026 stats page put six night runs on Black Mountain and 15 on Strachan. T-33 into Collins is the longest line on the hill at 4.1 km and 610 m of drop, and both runs sit on the night list. Panorama and Windjammer are lit on Black Mountain.

The 2026/27 hours tab runs the lifts from 9 am to 10 pm every day from the day after opening to 23 December and again from 26 December. On opening day, on 24 and 25 December and through the last stretch of the season they stop at 4 pm, so check the date before you plan an evening there. Cypress prices move with the date and with how early you buy. The Night Owl ticket was $75 for an adult on 16 October 2026, and the $389 Bronze season pass covers Friday to Sunday evenings. Full Ikon Pass holders get seven days at Cypress in 2026/27 and Ikon Base holders five, and the Boyne Passport covers it with no blackouts.

Getting up is the work. The downhill area sits 15 km up Cypress Bowl Road from Highway 1 exit 8, and Cypress requires winter tires on that road from 1 October to 30 April. Without a car, the Cypress Coach Lines shuttle picks up at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Lonsdale Quay and Park Royal. Its fares page prices an adult return at $35 before GST and a fee it doesn't name, and the driver takes cash only. Its 2026/27 timetable wasn't posted by 16 October, so check the last bus down before you buy a night ticket. Drivers who bring two or more people earn a $10 Cypress Bucks voucher each day through the Cypress Mountain Carpool app.

#### Why does Grouse suit a night without a car?

Grouse is the hill you reach on transit. Ride the SeaBus 12 minutes from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay and take [bus 236](/getting-around/bus-236-grouse-mountain) from Bay 6 to the base in about 25 minutes. Every lift ticket includes the Blue Grouse Gondola up to the plateau, and Guest Services takes $10 off a ski ticket for anyone who arrives by transit. Buy your return SeaBus fare downtown, because a cash fare paid on the 236 home covers the bus alone.

The night ticket starts at 3 pm, and on a January 2026 weekday the chairs turned until 9 pm. Grouse lights 15 of its 33 runs, and the city spreads out below them. In 2025/26 an adult night ticket cost $74 and a child's $34, and Grouse hadn't posted 2026/27 prices by 16 October. The 236 leaves the base once an hour after about 7:30 pm on weekdays, at 8:32, 9:33, 10:35 and 11:35 pm, and the last one goes at 12:34 am. Saturday's last bus leaves at 12:32 am. On Sundays and holidays it goes at 10:32 pm, which is the one to watch.

The drawback is size. Four chairs serve the whole ski area, so a strong skier covers most of it in one evening. The Red Skyride has been closed since 28 September 2026 for new cabins, and the gondola carries everyone until Grouse names a reopening day. Friends who don't ski can buy Mountain Admission for the snowshoe park and the Skating Pond, and the Light Walk loops Blue Grouse Lake after dark at no extra charge. Ikon Pass holders get two Bonus Mountain days at Grouse, blacked out on 26 to 30 December 2026, 16 and 17 January 2027 and 13 and 14 February 2027.

Grouse acknowledges that the mountain stands on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

#### Why does Mount Seymour suit learners and park riders?

Seymour rates 40% of its terrain novice, and its four terrain parks with more than 30 features are lit for night riding. Mt Seymour counts 13 night runs with the parks among them, and in 2025/26 the lifts ran until 9:30 pm. Early and late in the season they may stop at 4 pm. Goldie Meadows has the only covered magic carpet in Vancouver for anyone on their first turns.

Tickets work differently here. Mt Seymour sells day and night tickets only in its own online store and voids tickets bought anywhere else. A weekend or holiday ticket covers a four-hour slot, and on weekdays you stay from your start time to close. Regulars on weeknights should look at the 2026/27 3Ski pass, which goes on sale on 3 November 2026 at $139 for an adult. A first-time holder adds the $5 card fee, which makes $144 on our sum before tax. It covers Sunday from 4:30 pm to Friday close outside holidays, includes the shuttle and blacks out from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 and over the 13 to 15 February 2027 Family Day weekend.

Mount Seymour Road needs winter tires from 1 October to 31 March, and on winter weekends and holidays attendants turn away cars without an "Arriving by car" ticket or reservation. Mt Seymour closes the road at the gatehouse from 10 pm to 7 am every day from November 2026 to April 2027, so drive down before 10 pm. Its own shuttle runs from Parkgate Community Centre and from across the street from Rupert SkyTrain Station, and a return seat cost $10 and $15 in 2025/26. Arrange the ride down before you go up, since Mt Seymour reports Uber drivers turning down pickups at the ski area. With 330 m of vertical, a strong all-mountain skier runs out of new ground fast.

#### What should drivers from Washington know?

British Columbia stays on UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026, so BC runs an hour ahead of Washington from 1 November until Washington's clocks go forward on 14 March 2027, by our reading of both calendars. When Cypress stops its chairs at 10 pm, it's 9 pm in Seattle. Both ski roads want winter tires marked M+S or with the mountain and snowflake symbol, and our [winter tire guide](/guides/winter-tires-to-whistler) sets out the dates.

Past each ski area boundary you're in the backcountry, and North Shore Rescue asks anyone heading out to leave a trip plan, carry the ten essentials and read Avalanche Canada's forecast first.

#### Quick answers

##### Which ski hill on Vancouver's North Shore has the most night skiing?

Cypress Mountain has the most night skiing on Vancouver's North Shore. Its February 2026 stats page listed 21 night runs across Black Mountain and Mount Strachan, and the lifts run from 5 pm to 10 pm daily.

##### How much is night skiing at Cypress Mountain?

An adult Night Owl ticket at Cypress Mountain costs $75 for the 2026/27 season plus tax, on Cypress's ticket page on 16 October 2026. Prices move with the date and how early you buy.

##### Can you night ski at Grouse Mountain without a car?

Yes. Ride the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and bus 236 about 25 minutes to the Grouse Mountain base, where every lift ticket includes the Blue Grouse Gondola. The last 236 home leaves at 12:34 am on weekdays and 10:32 pm on Sundays.

##### What time does night skiing end at Mount Seymour?

Mount Seymour's lifts ran until 9:30 pm in the 2025/26 season, and early and late in the season they may stop at 4 pm. Mount Seymour Road closes at the gatehouse from 10 pm to 7 am between November and April.

##### When does night skiing start on Vancouver's North Shore for 2026/27?

None of the three hills had posted a firm opening day by 16 October 2026. OnTheSnow projects 28 November 2026 for Cypress Mountain and 18 December 2026 for Grouse Mountain, and Mt Seymour anticipates 11 December 2026.

### Can you do Whistler in a day without a car?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/whistler-day-trip-without-a-car
Updated: 2026-10-17
Yes. In winter 2026/27 the coaches leave downtown Vancouver from 6:00 am, and the last ones home leave Whistler at 7:00 pm or later, for $42 to $44 return.

Yes. In winter 2026/27 the first coaches leave downtown Vancouver at 6:00 am on YVR Skylynx and 6:20 am on Epic Rides and reach Whistler Village by 8:05 am, and the last coaches home leave Whistler at 7:00 pm every day and later on weekends, which gives you about 11 hours in the village for $42 to $44 return. From North Vancouver the weekday plan works on the 5:47 am SeaBus and Epic Rides' 6:20 am coach, while Saturdays and Sundays start later because the first boats cross too late.

We compared the three coach companies that run north from Vancouver on their own 2026/27 timetables and fares, read on 16 October 2026, and worked out the connections from Lonsdale Quay on TransLink's SeaBus timetable. The walk from Waterfront Station to the coach stop comes from the OpenStreetMap routing engine. Times print in Pacific time.

#### Which coach gets you there and back in a day?

Epic Rides and YVR Skylynx both give you about 11 hours in Whistler, and the later coaches from Friday to Sunday stretch a weekend day further. The Squamish Connector appears for comparison, since it turns round at Squamish.

| Coach | Boards downtown | First coach up, winter 2026/27 | Last coach home | Time each way | Adult return, 2026/27 | Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Epic Rides](/getting-around/epic-rides) | Melville Street door of the Hyatt, 1088 Melville Street, above Burrard Station | 6:20 am daily from 27 November | 7:00 pm daily, plus 9:00 pm on Fridays | 1 h 45 min, non-stop | $44, which Epic Rides calls all-inclusive without saying whether GST is in | No buses from 20 to 26 November 2026 |
| [YVR Skylynx](/getting-around/yvr-skylynx) Standard | Melville Street outside the Hyatt Regency, or YVR | 6:00 am from downtown from 22 November | 7:00 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00 pm Friday to Sunday | 2 h from downtown, 3 h from YVR | $42 from downtown; Skylynx doesn't say whether tax is included | Standard tickets can't be changed or refunded |
| [Squamish Connector](/getting-around/squamish-connector) | 660 West Cordova Street, across from Waterfront Station | 9:50 am weekdays, 8:50 am weekends from 1 November | 2:45 pm weekdays, 4:30 pm weekends from the Squamish Adventure Centre | Runs to Squamish only | $48 with tax included | It never reaches Whistler |

#### How does Epic Rides run the day?

Epic Rides makes the fastest trip, straight through in 1 hour 45 minutes by [its timetable](https://epicrides.ca/epic-rides-schedule/), and it's the coach to catch from North Vancouver on a weekday morning. From 27 November 2026 the daily departures from Burrard Station leave at 6:20 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. For most of the season Friday to Sunday adds an 8:00 am and a 2:00 pm, and from 18 December to 3 January those two run every day. The coaches pull in at the Gateway Bus Loop beside the Whistler Visitor Centre.

Coming home, the daily departures from Whistler leave at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and the 7:00 pm reaches Burrard at 8:45 pm. On Fridays a 9:00 pm bus gets in at 10:45 pm. Luggage and ski or snowboard gear ride free with no fixed limit, and an Epic Rides account lets you change a booking free up to 8 hours before departure.

Until 19 November the fall timetable runs with daily coaches at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm and the same 7:00 pm bus home. Then Epic Rides posts no buses at all from 20 to 26 November 2026, which takes in Whistler Blackcomb's target opening day of 20 November. YVR Skylynx is the coach for that week.

Skiers staying near UBC or on the West Side can catch the early winter bus at UBC on Thunderbird Boulevard at 5:40 am, at Broadway and Granville at 5:55 am or at Burrard and Comox at 6:05 am. It reaches the Gateway Loop at 8:05 am, the same minute as the 6:20 am from Burrard Station.

#### How do you catch the first coach from North Vancouver?

On a weekday, take the 5:47 am SeaBus from Lonsdale Quay, which lands at Waterfront at 5:59 am. The walk to the Melville Street door of the Hyatt is 846 metres and 11 minutes by the routing engine, so you reach the stop around 6:10 am with ten minutes in hand. The Expo Line runs one stop from Waterfront to Burrard in 2 minutes if your legs want a break.

Weekends need a later coach. The first Saturday boat leaves Lonsdale Quay at 6:02 am and lands at 6:14 am, six minutes before the 6:20 am leaves, so plan on the 8:00 am coach, which runs from Friday to Sunday for most of the season. On Sundays and holidays the first SeaBus leaves at 8:02 am and lands at 8:14 am, which puts the 9:00 am daily coach in reach and has you in Whistler at 10:45 am.

The SeaBus fare depends on the clock. A weekday crossing before 6:30 pm costs the two-zone fare of $5.10 by tap, and after 6:30 pm, at weekends and on holidays it costs $3.50. On a weekday the whole day costs $52.60 from Lonsdale Quay by our sums, with $44 for the coach and $8.60 for the two crossings at the morning and evening fares. Transit fares carry no sales tax. The SeaBus runs until 1:22 am from Waterfront from Monday to Saturday and until 11:22 pm on Sundays, so the 7:00 pm coach home leaves hours to spare.

#### When does YVR Skylynx make more sense?

Take [YVR Skylynx](https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/38/) when you fly in and want to go straight up, or on a Saturday or Sunday, when its 8:00 pm coach is the latest one home. It also covers 20 to 26 November, when Epic Rides posts no buses. Its Winter and Spring 2026/27 timetable runs from 22 November 2026 to 19 April 2027. The Express leaves YVR at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm and reaches Whistler's Gateway Loop 2 hours 15 minutes later for $65 one way. The Standard coach takes 3 hours from the airport because it calls at Melville Street downtown and at the Squamish Adventure Centre, and it costs $55 one way or $75 return from YVR. From downtown the Standard fare drops to $32 one way and $42 return. The Skylynx price page doesn't say whether tax is included.

For a day trip from downtown, the first Standard coach leaves Melville Street at 6:00 am and reaches Whistler at 8:00 am. The last Standard coaches south leave Whistler at 7:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 8:00 pm from Friday to Sunday, and they reach downtown 2 hours later. Each ticket carries two bags and one set of skis or a snowboard free, and every extra piece costs $10. Children from 6 to 12 pay half and under-6s ride free.

Until 21 November, Skylynx runs its [summer and fall timetable](https://yvrskylynx.com/timetable/). Its first Standard coach leaves YVR at 7:00 am and calls at Melville Street an hour later, which gets a downtown rider to Whistler at 10:00 am, and a 2:30 pm Express runs non-stop from downtown and reaches the Gateway Loop at 4:15 pm. On the way home the last Standard leaves Whistler at 7:00 pm every day and reaches YVR at 10:00 pm, and the 6:00 pm Express ends downtown at 7:45 pm. Standard tickets can't be changed or refunded, so buy a Flexible ticket at $59 one way from YVR if the day might move. When a late flight makes you miss the bus, Skylynx moves you free to the next coach of the same ticket value.

#### Can you stop in Squamish on the way?

Only on YVR Skylynx, and Squamish makes a better day of its own. Epic Rides runs non-stop. Skylynx Standard coaches call at the Squamish Adventure Centre when you reserve the stop at booking.

The [Squamish Connector](https://www.squamishconnector.com/schedule) is the coach built for Squamish and the Sea to Sky Gondola, and it goes no further north. On its winter schedule from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, buses leave 660 West Cordova Street across from Waterfront Station at 9:50 am, 11:30 am and 5:30 pm on weekdays, and at 8:50 am, 9:50 am, 1:45 pm and 5:30 pm at weekends and on holidays. The fare is $37 one way or $48 return with tax included. The last bus south leaves the Squamish Adventure Centre at 2:45 pm on weekdays and at 4:30 pm at weekends, and it picks up walk-ons at the gondola 15 minutes later on weekdays and 10 minutes later at weekends. No Connector bus stops in North Vancouver itself, and the nearest pickup is on Taylor Way in West Van, by reservation only. Our [Squamish day trip](/day-trips/squamish) builds the day around those times.

#### Does anything fly to Whistler in winter?

No. Harbour Air's Whistler seaplane flew one trip each way a day from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre between 11 May and 4 October in 2026, leaving Vancouver at 10:00 am, and the airline lists no winter flights.

#### What should you plan around once you're in Whistler?

Plan dinner around the 7:00 pm coach. [Bar Oso](/eat/bar-oso) on Village Square opens daily at 4:30 pm for Spanish small plates, and [Araxi](/eat/araxi-restaurant-oyster-bar) next door starts dinner at 5:00 pm on weekdays and 4:30 pm at weekends, so book a table that fits the bus. The Resort Municipality of Whistler [acknowledges](https://www.whistler.ca/about/shared-territories-lilwat-and-squamish-nations) that it stands on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Start a first visit at the [Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre](/sights/squamish-lilwat-cultural-centre) at 4584 Blackcomb Way.

In summer Epic Rides carries bikes free from spring to fall in a space you reserve, and it refuses e-bikes all year. From July to September, wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans, so check the [BC Wildfire Service](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status) and DriveBC the night before. Anyone driving instead needs legal winter tires on Highway 99 from 1 October to 31 March, and our [winter tire guide](/guides/winter-tires-to-whistler) covers the rule.

#### Quick answers

##### Can you do Whistler in a day without a car?

Yes. In winter 2026/27 YVR Skylynx leaves downtown Vancouver at 6:00 am and Epic Rides at 6:20 am, and both reach Whistler Village by 8:05 am. The last daily coaches home leave Whistler at 7:00 pm, and a return costs $42 on Skylynx's Standard coach or $44 on Epic Rides.

##### What time is the last bus from Whistler to Vancouver?

The last daily Epic Rides coach leaves the Whistler Gateway Bus Loop at 7:00 pm and reaches Burrard Station at 8:45 pm, and on Fridays a 9:00 pm coach runs too. In winter 2026/27 the last YVR Skylynx Standard coach leaves Whistler at 7:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 8:00 pm from Friday to Sunday.

##### Can you reach the first Whistler coach from North Vancouver?

Yes, on weekdays. The 5:47 am SeaBus from Lonsdale Quay lands at Waterfront at 5:59 am, which leaves time for the 11-minute walk to Epic Rides' 6:20 am coach at Burrard Station. The first weekend boats land too late for it.

##### How much is the coach from Vancouver to Whistler?

An Epic Rides return from downtown Vancouver to Whistler costs $44 in 2026/27, and a YVR Skylynx Standard return from downtown costs $42. A Skylynx Standard return from YVR costs $75.

##### Does the Squamish Connector go to Whistler?

No. The Squamish Connector runs from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to Squamish and the Sea to Sky Gondola and goes no further north. YVR Skylynx and Epic Rides carry on to Whistler.

### Do you need winter tires to drive to Whistler?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/winter-tires-to-whistler
Updated: 2026-10-16
Yes, from 1 October to 31 March on Highway 99 between Horseshoe Bay and Pemberton. Cypress Bowl Road in West Vancouver keeps the rule a month longer, to 30 April.

Yes. From 1 October to 31 March, Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton is a signed winter tire route, so a passenger vehicle bound for Whistler needs tires marked M+S or with the mountain and snowflake symbol and at least 3.5 mm of tread. Without them, police can fine the driver $121 and turn the car back. The roads up to the ski hills on Vancouver's North Shore keep their own dates, with Mount Seymour Road on the same 1 October to 31 March window and Cypress Bowl Road running a month longer, to 30 April.

We took the highway rules from the BC Ministry of Transportation's winter driving pages and its South Coast map, and the ski roads' windows from Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain, all read on 16 October 2026. Check [DriveBC](https://www.drivebc.ca/) on the morning you drive for closures and live conditions.

#### Which roads need winter tires, and when?

All three roads below ask for winter tires from 1 October, and Cypress Bowl Road holds the rule until the end of April.

| Road | Stretch | Winter tires required | Source | Also know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Highway 99](/getting-around/highway-99-sea-to-sky) | Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton, through Squamish and Whistler | 1 October to 31 March | BC Ministry of Transportation | Police can turn back any vehicle without legal tires |
| Mount Seymour Road | Mount Seymour Parkway to the Mount Seymour base area | 1 October to 31 March | [Mount Seymour](/resorts/mount-seymour) | The road closes from 10 pm to 7 am between November and April |
| Cypress Bowl Road | Highway 1 exit 8 to the Cypress base area, 15 km | 1 October to 30 April | [Cypress Mountain](/resorts/cypress-mountain) | Repaving to the end of October 2026 brings single-lane traffic and delays of about 20 minutes except on Sundays |

Highway 99's dates come from the ministry's [South Coast map](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/driving/winter/pdfs/southcoastmap.pdf), which colours the whole road from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton orange for the 1 October to 31 March window. The passenger vehicle sign reads "Must use winter tires" beside the M+S and mountain snowflake marks. The same map notes that the ministry puts up no winter tire signs on provincial highways inside municipal boundaries unless the municipality asks for them.

#### What counts as a winter tire in British Columbia?

A legal winter tire carries the letters M+S or the three-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol, and it has at least 3.5 mm of tread left. M+S tires meet the legal minimum. The province [recommends](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/about-winter-tires) the mountain and snowflake tires for snow and ice, and all-weather tires can carry that symbol too.

Chains on summer tires are no substitute on a signed BC highway, and summer tires aren't permitted there in the winter months. The province still suggests carrying chains on top of your winter tires for extreme conditions. Studded tires are legal on BC highways from 1 October to 30 April.

#### What happens if you drive without them?

Police can fine a passenger vehicle $121 under section 125 of the Motor Vehicle Act for missing winter tires where they're required, and they can turn back any vehicle without legal tires or when they judge conditions unsafe. A commercial vehicle that isn't carrying chains where required faces $196. Trucks over 11,794 kg licensed gross vehicle weight must carry chains, and lighter trucks and buses need winter tires or chains on board. Whistler Blackcomb says police run random tire checks at the Alice Lake turnoff north of Squamish.

#### Do rental cars come with winter tires?

Most rental cars come on M+S tires, which meet the legal minimum on Highway 99, by the province's account. It still suggests asking the rental company for winter tires before you drive beyond Greater Vancouver, so ask the desk for the mountain and snowflake symbol when you book a car for the ski hills. A rental in BC posts its rate before tax, and the label reads plus GST, PST and the rental tax.

Drivers coming up from Washington follow the same rule on the signed road. British Columbia stays on UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026, so BC runs an hour ahead of Washington from 1 November until Washington's clocks go forward on 14 March 2027, by our reading of both calendars. Times on this site print in Pacific time as BC keeps it.

#### What do the Seymour and Cypress roads ask for?

Both ski roads want winter tires, and Mount Seymour adds rules of its own on busy days. Mount Seymour Road climbs to the lots at 1,020 m and needs winter tires from 1 October to 31 March. Between November and April it also closes overnight, from 10 pm to 7 am. In extreme conditions the traffic attendants require all-wheel drive with mountain and snowflake tires. On winter weekends and holidays every car needs an "Arriving by car" ticket or reservation, and attendants turn away cars without one. Mount Seymour's [own shuttle](https://mtseymour.ca/the-mountain/getting-here/shuttle-bus) runs from Parkgate Community Centre in North Vancouver and from across the street from Rupert SkyTrain station from December to April in a typical winter.

Cypress Bowl Road climbs 15 km from Highway 1 exit 8 to the downhill area, and the Nordic area and tube park sit at 13 km. Winter tires are required on it from 1 October to 30 April, a month past the highway's window. Until the end of October 2026 the road is being repaved, with single-lane alternating traffic and delays of about 20 minutes every day but Sunday. Cypress Coach Lines runs a private shuttle that picks up downtown at the Vancouver Art Gallery. On the North Shore it stops at Lonsdale Quay beside Shipyards Coffee and at Taylor Way and Marine Drive by Park Royal, and its driver takes cash only. The company hadn't posted its 2026/27 winter timetable by 16 October 2026.

At [Grouse Mountain](/resorts/grouse-mountain) the Blue Grouse Gondola does the climbing, lifting you from the base at 6400 Nancy Greene Way to the top in five and a half minutes. TransLink's 236 from Lonsdale Quay stops at the base.

#### Can you get to Whistler without driving at all?

Yes. Epic Rides runs non-stop coaches from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver to Whistler Village in 1 hour 45 minutes for $44 return in 2026/27, and YVR Skylynx runs from the airport and from Melville Street downtown. Our guide to [Whistler in a day without a car](/guides/whistler-day-trip-without-a-car) compares the first and last coaches. The Resort Municipality of Whistler [acknowledges](https://www.whistler.ca/about/shared-territories-lilwat-and-squamish-nations) that it stands on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

#### What changes once the winter window closes?

The Highway 99 rule ends on 31 March, while studded tires stay legal on BC highways until 30 April and Cypress Bowl Road keeps its own rule to the same date. The province reserves the right to restrict travel on the road at any time of year when conditions call for it. From July to September, wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans, and the [BC Wildfire Service](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status) sends drivers to DriveBC for road access.

#### Quick answers

##### Do you need winter tires to drive to Whistler?

Yes. From 1 October to 31 March, Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton is a signed winter tire route. A passenger vehicle needs tires marked M+S or with the mountain and snowflake symbol, with at least 3.5 mm of tread.

##### What is the fine for driving to Whistler without winter tires?

The fine is $121 for a passenger vehicle without winter tires on a signed BC highway such as Highway 99, under section 125 of the Motor Vehicle Act. Police can also turn the vehicle back.

##### Can you use chains instead of winter tires on Highway 99?

No. The province says chains on summer tires are not an acceptable substitute for legal winter tires on signed BC highways such as Highway 99. It recommends carrying chains as well as winter tires for extreme conditions.

##### When do you need winter tires on Cypress Bowl Road?

Cypress Mountain requires winter tires on Cypress Bowl Road in West Vancouver from 1 October to 30 April, a month longer than the 31 March end date on Highway 99 and Mount Seymour Road.

##### Do rental cars in Vancouver have winter tires?

Most rental cars in Vancouver come on M+S tires, which meet the legal minimum on Highway 99, by the province's account. The province suggests asking the rental company for winter tires before driving beyond Greater Vancouver.

### How do you get from YVR to North Vancouver?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/yvr-to-north-vancouver
Updated: 2026-10-17
Ride the Canada Line to Waterfront and the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay for $11.60 on a weekday or $10.00 after 6:30 pm and at weekends. Take a taxi after the last Sunday boat or when the skis come too.

The Canada Line and the SeaBus get you from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver for $11.60 by tap on a weekday before 6:30 pm, or $10.00 in the evening and at weekends, with 39 minutes of riding and one change at Waterfront Station. A taxi earns its fare after the last Sunday boat has gone or when you land with ski bags, and since North Vancouver sits outside YVR's flat taxi fares, the meter runs the whole way.

We compared the four ways out of the airport on TransLink's 2026 fare tables and timetables, the Passenger Transportation Board's taxi rates and YVR's own taxi and ride-hail pages, all read on 16 October 2026. Drive times come from the OpenStreetMap routing engine in free-flowing traffic. Every fare we added up ourselves says so beside the figure.

#### Which way out of YVR suits your arrival?

The Canada Line and SeaBus cost least for one or two people carrying their own bags, and the table shows where a taxi or a car makes up the difference.

| Way | Time from YVR to Lonsdale Quay | Adult price in 2026 | Tax | Suits | Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canada Line](/getting-around/canada-line) and [SeaBus](/getting-around/seabus) | 27 min on the train and 12 min on the boat, plus the change at Waterfront | $11.60 by tap on weekdays before 6:30 pm; $10.00 after 6:30 pm, at weekends and on holidays (our sums) | Transit fares carry no sales tax | Solo travellers and couples who can carry their bags | The last Sunday boat leaves Waterfront at 11:22 pm |
| [Taxi](/getting-around/taxis-and-ride-hailing) | 38 min in free-flowing traffic (routing engine) | About $61 on the meter by our estimate, before the tip | GST sits inside the meter under the Board's Rates Rules Manual | Late arrivals and groups with ski bags | No flat fare to North Vancouver, and traffic adds waiting time at $38.93 an hour |
| Uber or Lyft | 38 min in free-flowing traffic | Not published; prices move with demand | The Board's $4.43 minimum fare includes GST | Riders already set up in either app | Prices climb at busy times |
| Rental car | 38 min in free-flowing traffic | Each company sets its own rate | Plus GST, PST and the rental tax | Ski days on the local hills and the drive up Highway 99 | Parking at the Pinnacle costs $42 a night with taxes included |

#### How does the Canada Line and SeaBus trip work?

Ride the Canada Line from YVR–Airport station to Waterfront at the end of the line, walk through the station to the SeaBus terminal and cross Burrard Inlet to Lonsdale Quay. The station sits between the domestic and international terminals. Trains leave every 6 minutes at rush hour and every 8 minutes through the middle of the day, and the gap stretches to 12 minutes in the evening and 15 late at night. TransLink's [station table](https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/schedules-and-maps/skytrain/skytrain_station_travel_times.pdf) gives 27 minutes to Waterfront.

The SeaBus takes 12 minutes to cross. A boat leaves Waterfront every 10 minutes in weekday rush hours and every 15 minutes through the rest of the day, and after about 9 pm the gap opens to half an hour. Tap the same card or phone at every gate. One fare covers the train and the boat as long as you board within 90 minutes of tapping in at the airport. Even a 30-minute wait for a late-evening boat keeps the whole trip inside that window.

Lonsdale Quay puts you at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue in [Lower Lonsdale](/towns/lower-lonsdale), and all three of the neighbourhood's hotels stand within about 400 metres of the terminal. The [Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel](/stays/coast-lonsdale-quay-hotel) takes the third floor of the market building itself, and the [Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier](/stays/pinnacle-hotel-at-the-pier) sits about 350 metres east along the water. TransLink's 236 to Capilano and Grouse Mountain leaves from the bus exchange beside the terminal, and your airport tap carries you onto it inside the same 90 minutes.

The Musqueam Nation counts YVR as part of [xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory](https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/our-story/our-territory/), and its Sea Island IR 3 lies beside the airport. At the other end of the crossing, the [City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Truth-and-Reconciliation) acknowledges Lonsdale Quay's ground as the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

#### What does the transit trip cost?

An adult pays $11.60 by tap on a weekday before 6:30 pm and $10.00 after 6:30 pm, at weekends and on statutory holidays, by our sums of TransLink's 2026 fares. Each total is a zone fare plus the $6.50 YVR Airport AddFare, which TransLink adds to every trip that starts at the airport and runs past Bridgeport.

Vancouver is [fare zone 1](https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones), and Richmond and North Vancouver both sit in zone 2. On weekdays before 6:30 pm, SkyTrain and the SeaBus charge by the zones you cross, and TransLink's fare estimator treats Richmond to North Vancouver as two zones, so you pay the $5.10 two-zone fare. After 6:30 pm, and all day at weekends and on holidays, the whole region drops to the $3.50 one-zone fare.

A Compass Card loaded with Stored Value cuts the zone fare to $4.20 or $2.85, which makes the airport trip $10.70 on a weekday afternoon and $9.35 in the evening (our sums). The card needs a $6 deposit, and TransLink refunds it with the leftover balance at the customer service centre in Waterfront Station. Children 12 and under ride free with no ticket. Seniors and teenagers pay concession fares only on an orange Concession Compass Card, because a tap of a credit card always charges the adult fare plus the AddFare. TransLink fares carry no GST or PST.

#### When do the last trains and boats run?

The last SeaBus leaves Waterfront for Lonsdale Quay at 1:22 am from Monday to Saturday and at 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays. A Sunday-night landing therefore needs a train out of YVR–Airport by about 10:50 pm, by the Canada Line page's reckoning, and anything later means a taxi. The last train leaves the airport at 12:54 am every night.

After a red-eye flight, the first train leaves YVR–Airport at 5:09 am, and the first boat leaves Waterfront at 6:01 am on weekdays and 6:16 am on Saturdays. Sundays and holidays start late, with the first SeaBus from Waterfront at 8:16 am, so after a 6 am Sunday landing you either wait two hours for the boat or take a cab to North Vancouver.

#### When is a taxi worth the money?

A taxi makes sense whenever the boats have stopped, and for a group of three or four with luggage who would rather pay a little more for the door-to-door ride. North Vancouver lies outside YVR's flat zone fares, which stop at Vancouver and Richmond on the airport's [zone map](https://www.yvr.ca/-/media/yvr/documents/new-taxi-fares-map/eng_2024_taxi-zone-fares-map.pdf), so the driver runs the meter and adds the airport's $4.00 Passenger Load Charge.

North Shore Taxi and the other Metro Vancouver companies charge a $3.75 flag and $2.18 a kilometre under Rule 9 of the Passenger Transportation Board's [Rates Rules Manual](https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/sites/default/files/2026-08/Rates_Rules_Manual_v11.pdf) of 30 August 2026, and waiting time costs $38.93 an hour. The routing engine puts Lonsdale Quay 24.5 km from the airport. That comes to about $61 with the load charge, by our estimate, before the tip and any time spent stopped in traffic on the bridges. In May 2026 the Board also let companies apply for a one-time [3.92% rise](https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2026-05/taxi-living-cost-index-increase), so a meter from a company that took the rise reads up to 3.92% higher. The Board requires every taxi meter to show fares with GST included, and the same manual puts GST inside YVR's flat zone fares too.

Two adults on transit pay $23.20 on a weekday afternoon and four pay $46.40, so one cab at about $61 costs a group of four roughly $15 more (our sums). Drivers may not charge for bags. Taxis wait at the stands on Level 2 of both the international and domestic arrivals halls, first come, first served.

Uber and Lyft pick up from marked areas on Level 2 of both terminals and at the South Terminal, and YVR asks you to collect your bags before you request the ride. Their prices move with demand, and the Board's minimum ride-hail fare in Metro Vancouver rose to $4.43 on 18 August 2026, with GST included under Rule 17 of its manual.

#### Should you rent a car at the airport?

A rental car pays its way when your plans run to the ski hills or the Sea to Sky Highway. The drive to Lonsdale Quay takes 38 minutes over 24.5 km in free-flowing traffic by the routing engine, and every overnight then costs parking: $42 a night at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier with taxes included, and EasyPark's rates at the Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel. Rental rates post before tax, and the label reads plus GST, PST and the rental tax.

Mount Seymour Road and Highway 99 to Whistler need winter tires from 1 October to 31 March, and Cypress Bowl Road from 1 October to 30 April. The province says most rental cars come on M+S tires, which meet the legal minimum, and it suggests asking the rental desk for [winter tires](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/about-winter-tires) before you drive beyond Greater Vancouver. Our [winter tire guide](/guides/winter-tires-to-whistler) sets out the rules road by road.

#### Quick answers

##### How long does it take to get from YVR to North Vancouver by transit?

The Canada Line and SeaBus take 39 minutes of riding from YVR to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, with 27 minutes on the train to Waterfront and 12 minutes on the boat. Add the walk through Waterfront Station and a wait of up to 15 minutes for most of the day.

##### How much is transit from YVR to North Vancouver?

An adult tap from YVR to Lonsdale Quay costs $11.60 on a weekday before 6:30 pm and $10.00 after 6:30 pm, at weekends and on holidays in 2026, by our sums of TransLink's zone fare and its $6.50 YVR Airport AddFare.

##### Is there a flat taxi fare from YVR to North Vancouver?

No. North Vancouver lies outside YVR's taxi zones, so the ride runs on the meter with the $4.00 Passenger Load Charge added. That comes to about $61 to Lonsdale Quay by our estimate from the 2026 meter rates, before the tip.

##### What time is the last SeaBus to North Vancouver?

The last SeaBus to North Vancouver leaves Waterfront Station at 1:22 am from Monday to Saturday and at 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays.

##### Do children pay on the Canada Line and SeaBus?

No. Children 12 and under ride the Canada Line and the SeaBus free, and they need no ticket.

### How do you plan the nights before and after a Vancouver cruise?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/vancouver-cruise-guide
Updated: 2026-10-17
Sleep within a walk or a SeaBus ride of Canada Place the night before you sail, and come in from YVR on the Canada Line. After you land, the park shuttle to the Capilano Suspension Bridge will hold your bags for the day.

Book the night before you sail within a walk or a SeaBus ride of Canada Place, and the morning of the cruise shrinks to a stroll with your bags. Fairmont Pacific Rim stands a 6-minute walk from the terminal. The two hotels at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver sit 21 minutes away by SeaBus, and from the airport the Canada Line runs straight to Waterfront Station beside the terminal in 27 minutes.

Canada Place mostly starts and ends Alaska cruises, so for most passengers the night that needs planning is the one before boarding or the one after landing. We compared eight hotels from our stays files on their distance from the terminal, what sits outside the room rate and one drawback each, and checked the transit, taxi and luggage details on TransLink's, YVR's and VIA Rail's own pages on 16 October 2026. Walking and driving times come from the OpenStreetMap routing engine, and every figure we worked out ourselves says so.

#### Where should you sleep the night before you sail?

The table runs from the closest hotel outward and ends at the airport, for the night after you land.

| Hotel | Where | To the cruise terminal | Outside the room rate | Suits | Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fairmont Pacific Rim](/stays/fairmont-pacific-rim) | Coal Harbour, Vancouver | 6-minute walk (419 m) | Plus GST, PST and hotel tax; parking $65 a night with taxes included | Couples and celebrations | Overnight parking costs $65 |
| [Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel](/stays/coast-lonsdale-quay-hotel) | Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver | 21 minutes by SeaBus and a walk | Plus GST, PST and hotel tax; parking at EasyPark's rates | Car-free trips and early crossings | No pool or hot tub |
| [Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier](/stays/pinnacle-hotel-at-the-pier) | The Shipyards, North Vancouver | About 350 m to the SeaBus, then the 21-minute trip | Plus GST, PST and hotel tax; parking $42 a night with taxes included | Families and swimmers, with a 25-metre indoor pool | The first Sunday boat leaves Lonsdale Quay at 8:02 am |
| [The Burrard](/stays/burrard) | Downtown, by Davie Village | 21-minute walk, or 5 minutes by car | Plus GST, PST and hotel tax once the $2.76 nightly destination marketing fee goes into the rate; parking and pet rooms cost extra | Couples and cyclists on a mid-range budget | Rooms come without breakfast |
| [Opus Vancouver](/stays/opus-vancouver) | Yaletown | Canada Line 4 minutes to Waterfront, then a 6-minute walk | Plus GST, PST and hotel tax, and a $10 nightly destination fee plus tax | Short city breaks | Valet parking costs $59 a day |
| [Sylvia Hotel](/stays/sylvia-hotel) | West End, on English Bay | 7 minutes by car | A 20.68% line the hotel calls taxes and a fee, and it never names the fee | Couples and dog owners | The walk to the terminal takes 37 minutes |
| [HI Vancouver Downtown](/stays/hi-vancouver-downtown) | West End | 26-minute walk | Plus tax, which HI's engine adds in the booking summary | Solo travellers on a budget | Check-in waits until 4 pm |
| [Fairmont Vancouver Airport](/stays/fairmont-vancouver-airport) | Inside YVR | 27 minutes on the Canada Line, then a 6-minute walk | Plus GST, PST and hotel tax | A night between landing from the cruise and an early flight | Guests must be 19 or older to check in |

Fairmont Pacific Rim is the hotel to book if the budget stretches. The routing engine times the 419-metre walk from its Coal Harbour door to the terminal at 6 minutes, so a cruise departure starts on foot, and Waterfront Station is about 500 metres away for the train from the airport. Leave the car at home, because overnight parking costs $65 with taxes included. Botanist inside the hotel serves a two-course City Set lunch for $49 plus GST on weekdays from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, which suits a long lunch before a late boarding. The Pan Pacific Vancouver hotel shares the Canada Place building with the terminal itself.

The North Vancouver pair trade the walk for a boat ride. The Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel takes the third floor of the Lonsdale Quay Market building beside the SeaBus, and the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier sits about 350 metres east of the terminal with a heated 25-metre indoor pool. The SeaBus crosses to Waterfront in 12 minutes, and with the walk to Canada Place the trip takes 21 minutes. On a weekday a boat leaves Lonsdale Quay every 10 to 15 minutes for most of the day. Sunday sailings start at 8:02 am, so a Sunday cruise with an early boarding window works better from the Vancouver side. The City of North Vancouver acknowledges the Quay's ground as the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

All eight hotels in the table post their room rates before tax, and the label reads plus GST, PST and hotel tax. HI's booking terms say a booking's total includes the accommodation taxes, and its engine builds that total by adding them to the nightly rate. By our sums from the provincial rates that adds 19.175% to a room in the City of Vancouver: 8% PST, the 3% Municipal and Regional District Tax and the 2.5% Major Events tax that runs to 31 January 2030, plus 5% GST on the room and on those taxes, which the province charges only in the City of Vancouver. A room in the City of North Vancouver carries 16% until 31 January 2027, because its 3% hotel tax lapses on 1 February 2027 unless the province renews it. Opus adds a $10 nightly destination fee plus tax, and the Burrard's reservations site adds a $2.76 destination marketing fee to each night, so count both inside any rate you compare. The Sylvia's booking engine lists 20.68% under taxes in three unnamed lines, and its extended-stay page calls that figure taxes and a fee. That runs about 1.5 points above Vancouver's 19.175%, so ask the hotel what the fee is and for the total with it inside. If you book a short-term rental instead, pick a listing that shows its provincial registration number, which BC requires in both Vancouver and North Vancouver.

#### How do you get to Canada Place from YVR?

Take the Canada Line from YVR–Airport station to Waterfront Station, which takes 27 minutes by TransLink's station table, and walk 6 minutes to the terminal. Trains run every 6 minutes at peak and every 8 to 15 minutes at weekends. An adult tap costs $11.60 on a weekday before 6:30 pm and $10.00 after 6:30 pm, at weekends and on holidays in 2026, by our sums of the zone fare and TransLink's $6.50 YVR Airport AddFare. Transit fares carry no sales tax.

A taxi from YVR to Canada Place costs a flat $46 on the zone map YVR updated in October 2024 and still posts in 2026. GST and the $4.00 Passenger Load Charge both sit inside that fare under Rule 9 of the Passenger Transportation Board's Rates Rules Manual of 30 August 2026, and the tip goes on top. The routing engine puts the drive at 15.8 km and 27 minutes in free-flowing traffic. Uber and Lyft pick up from marked areas on Level 2 of both terminals, and YVR asks you to collect your bags before you request the ride.

For a North Vancouver hotel, stay on the train to Waterfront and take the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay. The same tap covers both if you board within 90 minutes, and the total stays at $11.60 or $10.00. Our guide to [getting from YVR to North Vancouver](/guides/yvr-to-north-vancouver) covers the last boats and the taxi meter.

#### How do you get to Canada Place from Pacific Central Station?

Walk 3 minutes (245 metres by the routing engine) to Main Street–Science World station and ride the Expo Line 7 minutes to Waterfront. The terminal is a 6-minute walk from there. Pacific Central and Waterfront both sit in fare zone 1, so the trip costs the $3.50 one-zone adult fare by tap in 2026. A taxi covers the 2.6 km in 5 minutes in free-flowing traffic, for about $9 on the meter by our estimate from the Passenger Transportation Board's 2026 rates, before the tip.

[Pacific Central Station](/getting-around/pacific-central-station) opens daily from 4:30 am to midnight. Amtrak Cascades trains and Thruway buses run between here and Seattle every day, and since 8 June 2026 southbound Amtrak passengers clear US preclearance inside the station, so arrive an hour before a departure. VIA Rail's Canadian leaves for Toronto at 3:00 pm on Mondays and Fridays.

#### What do you do with your bags?

Hand them to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park shuttle if you're spending the day there. Cruise passengers can leave bags at the park's shuttle stop at Canada Place for free same-day storage at the park, and the free shuttle runs from Canada Place all year. The return ride needs proof of park admission.

Pacific Central Station stores bags for $6 each, and only for VIA Rail and Amtrak passengers on their day of travel. The baggage room opens 6:00 am to 5:30 pm with the last pickup at 4:00 pm and keeps nothing overnight, and VIA's page doesn't say whether tax is added. Among the hotels in the table, The Burrard says it holds bags at the front desk after its noon check-out, which helps on a post-cruise day with an evening flight. Taxi drivers in Metro Vancouver may not charge for luggage. Coaches set their own allowances: YVR Skylynx carries two bags free per ticket and charges $10 for each extra piece, and Epic Rides carries luggage and skis with no charge.

#### How do you fill the day after you land?

Most hotels in the table check in at 3 pm, and HI Vancouver Downtown at 4 pm, so a ship that docks in the morning leaves you a day with luggage. The Capilano bag drop solves it for a park day. A ride across on the SeaBus gives you Lonsdale Quay Market from 9 am, and the [Polygon Gallery](/sights/polygon-gallery) beside it opens by donation from Wednesday to Sunday. Our page on [what to do from Canada Place](/guides/canada-place-before-all-aboard) times each sight there and back.

Onward travel leaves from Waterfront Station or from the terminal itself. The Canada Line back to YVR carries no AddFare toward the airport, so the ride costs the zone fare alone: $5.10 by tap on a weekday before 6:30 pm and $3.50 after 6:30 pm, at weekends and on holidays. On days when cruise ships are scheduled in port, the [BC Ferries Connector](/getting-around/bc-ferries-connector) leaves Canada Place at 8:55 am for Victoria and reaches Crystal Garden on Douglas Street at 1:30 pm, with fares that change by date on its booking page. Whistler is a coach ride from Burrard Station or the airport, and our page on [Whistler without a car](/guides/whistler-day-trip-without-a-car) lays out the timetables.

#### What is open near the terminal on a port day?

The waterfront and the downtown sights keep daytime hours, and the Polygon Gallery and MONOVA in North Vancouver close on Mondays and Tuesdays.

| Sight | Each way from Canada Place | Opening hours | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Canada Place](/sights/canada-place) promenade | 0 min | No posted hours; the sails light up from dusk to dawn | None listed |
| [Flyover in Vancouver](/sights/flyover-vancouver) | 0 min | 10 am to 7:30 pm daily | None listed |
| [Gastown](/towns/gastown) | 5 min | Shops and restaurants set their own | None listed |
| [Vancouver Lookout](/sights/vancouver-lookout) | 9 min | 10 am to 6 pm, last elevator 5:30 pm | None listed |
| [Bill Reid Gallery](/sights/bill-reid-gallery) | 10 min | 10 am to 5 pm | Sundays and Mondays from October to May |
| [Stanley Park](/sights/stanley-park) | 17 min | 6 am to 10 pm | None listed |
| [Polygon Gallery](/sights/polygon-gallery) | 20 min | 10 am to 5 pm, Thursdays to 9 pm | Mondays and Tuesdays |
| [Lonsdale Quay Market](/sights/lonsdale-quay-market) | 21 min | Level 1 stalls 9 am to 7 pm | None listed |
| [Vancouver Aquarium](/sights/vancouver-aquarium) | 23 min | 10 am to 5 pm, last entry 90 minutes before closing | None listed |
| [Capilano Suspension Bridge Park](/sights/capilano-suspension-bridge-park) | 25 min | 9 am to 6 pm from 22 February to 30 April 2027 | 25 December |
| [Granville Island](/sights/granville-island) Public Market | 26 min | 9 am to 6 pm, to 7 pm Thursday to Sunday from June to early September | 25 and 26 December, 1 January and Mondays in January |

Each figure in the second column comes from the sight's own file, timed by the fastest public way back to Canada Place, and Capilano's 25 minutes comes from the park shuttle's outbound timetable. On a Monday or Tuesday call, give the North Vancouver hour to the Lonsdale Quay Market, which opens every day.

#### When does the cruise season run?

Vancouver's 2026 season opened with the Disney Wonder on 26 February and closed when the Norwegian Encore sailed on 13 October. Canada Place handled 358 ship calls and about 1.4 million passengers that year, up 18% on 2025. Peak season runs from early May to late September, and on most peak weekends 40,000 to 50,000 people pass through the terminal between Friday and Monday, so leave extra time for the Canada Line and taxis then. On the port's preliminary 2027 calendar, Hapag-Lloyd's Europa opens the next season on 24 March 2027.

The terminal opened in 1986, and Holland America's Noordam tied up on 28 April that year as its first cruise ship. Before the 2027 season the port plans to add shore power at Canada Place so more ships can plug into BC's grid while they're docked. Ballantyne Pier takes Vancouver's overflow ships, so check your boarding documents for the berth before you plan the walk. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says its Vancouver offices sit on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

#### Quick answers

##### Where should you stay before a cruise from Vancouver?

Stay within a walk or a SeaBus ride of the Canada Place cruise terminal. Fairmont Pacific Rim is a 6-minute walk away, and the Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel and the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver are 21 minutes away by SeaBus.

##### How do you get from YVR to the Canada Place cruise terminal?

Ride the Canada Line 27 minutes from YVR–Airport station to Waterfront Station and walk 6 minutes to the Canada Place cruise terminal. An adult tap costs $11.60 on a weekday before 6:30 pm and $10.00 in the evening and at weekends in 2026, by our sums.

##### How much is a taxi from YVR to Canada Place?

A taxi from YVR to Canada Place costs a flat $46 on YVR's zone map, and GST and the $4.00 Passenger Load Charge sit inside that fare. The tip is extra.

##### Where can you store luggage after a Vancouver cruise?

Cruise passengers heading to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park can leave bags free at the park's shuttle stop at Canada Place for the day. Pacific Central Station stores bags for $6 each, only for VIA Rail and Amtrak passengers on their day of travel and never overnight.

##### When is cruise season in Vancouver?

Vancouver's 2026 cruise season ran from 26 February to 13 October, with peak season from early May to late September. Canada Place handled 358 ship calls that year, and the port's preliminary calendar opens the 2027 season on 24 March.

##### Is North Vancouver a good base for a Vancouver cruise?

Yes, for a car-free trip. The Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel and the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier sit beside the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal, 21 minutes from the Canada Place cruise terminal by boat and on foot. Sunday sailings start at 8:02 am from Lonsdale Quay.

### Should you stay in North Vancouver or downtown Vancouver?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/stay-in-north-vancouver-or-downtown-vancouver
Updated: 2026-10-17
Lower Lonsdale wins when your days point north to Grouse and the canyons, and the SeaBus that links it to downtown costs an adult $5.10 at most in 2026.

Lower Lonsdale in North Vancouver makes the better base when most of your days point north, to Grouse Mountain and the canyons. Pick downtown Vancouver for a trip built around the city, or for nights that run past the last SeaBus, which leaves Waterfront Station at 1:22 am from Monday to Saturday and at 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays. The crossing takes 12 minutes and costs an adult $5.10 on a weekday before 6:30 pm in 2026, or $3.50 at other times. Room tax runs 2.5 percentage points lower on the North Vancouver side in October 2026.

We compared the 13 hotels, hostels and B&Bs that North Van Guide holds files on in North Vancouver and downtown Vancouver, as our researchers checked them on 16 and 17 October 2026. Every rate comes from the hotel's own booking engine for two adults on Tuesday 12 January 2027. We mark it published where the engine printed it, and computed where we added a mandatory fee the engine charges on top. The after-tax figures are our sums, worked with the site's tax table for the municipality and the night in question, except where a line names the hotel's own total. Hotels set most rates by the night, so read every figure here as a starting point and check the live price before you book.

#### How do North Vancouver and downtown compare as a base?

| Question | Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver | Downtown Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Tax on a room, October 2026 | 16% (5% GST, 8% PST, 3% hotel tax) | 19.175% (8% PST, 3% hotel tax and 2.5% Major Events tax, with 5% GST on the room and on those taxes) |
| Tax on a room, from 1 February 2027 | 13% unless the North Vancouver hotel tax is renewed | 19.175%, with the Major Events tax set to run to 31 January 2030 |
| Getting to Grouse Mountain | 236 bus from the Quay, about 25 minutes | SeaBus, then the 236 |
| Getting to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | 236 bus, about 18 to 20 minutes | Capilano's free shuttle from Canada Place |
| The last ride home from the other side | SeaBus from Waterfront at 1:22 am, or 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays | No crossing needed |
| From YVR on the Canada Line | $11.60 adult tap fare on a weekday before 6:30 pm takes you on across the SeaBus within 90 minutes | The same $11.60 to Waterfront |

#### Which North Vancouver hotels should you look at?

Look at the three hotels in Lower Lonsdale first, since they sit closest to the SeaBus. Each rate is the hotel's own for Tuesday 12 January 2027 before tax, and the after-tax column adds the 16% that a North Vancouver room pays that night.

| Stay | Who it suits | Rate in our file | After tax, our sum | The drawback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel](/stays/coast-lonsdale-quay-hotel) | Couples and cruise passengers on a car-free trip | $220 on the Book Now & Save rate for stays to 31 January 2027, or $259 flexible (published) | $255.20, or $300.44 | No pool or hot tub, and guests park at EasyPark's rates |
| [Seaside Hotel](/stays/seaside-hotel) | Couples on a spa weekend | $259 flexible, or $233.10 for members who sign in (published) | $300.44, or $270.40 | The guest who books must be 21 or older |
| [Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier](/stays/pinnacle-hotel-at-the-pier) | Families and swimmers | $249 for a mountainside king, or $279 for a harbour-view king with a balcony (published) | $288.84, or $323.64 | Underground parking costs $42 a night |
| [DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver](/stays/doubletree-by-hilton-north-vancouver) | Drivers, families and dog owners | $234.60, Hilton's non-refundable rate (published) | $272.14 | A highway-side setting in Lynnmour |
| [Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver](/stays/econo-lodge-inn-and-suites-north-vancouver) | Families and teams who want a kitchen | $155 on the guest rate, or $144 for Choice Privileges members (published) | $179.80, or $167.04 | The pool is outdoor and seasonal |
| [SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano](/stays/surestay-by-best-western-north-vancouver-capilano) | Drivers bound for Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | No rate, since Best Western's engine ignored the January dates | None to compute | The pool opens in summer only |
| [Ocean Breeze Bed and Breakfast](/stays/ocean-breeze-bed-and-breakfast) | Couples who want a hosted stay and a cooked breakfast | No posted rate | None to compute | We couldn't confirm it's operating, and its site shows no registration number |

The [Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel](/stays/coast-lonsdale-quay-hotel) takes the third floor of the Lonsdale Quay Market building, so the SeaBus and the Polygon Gallery sit right next door. Coast renovated all 70 rooms before it reopened in September 2025, and some have an ocean-view patio. Coast's own engine priced a Coast Two Queens room at $259 on its flexible rate for that Tuesday and $220 on a Book Now & Save rate that runs to 31 January 2027, and Coast Rewards members could book it for $194. The engine's totals came to $255 and $300, which is our 16% to the dollar.

The [Seaside Hotel](/stays/seaside-hotel) suits a couple with a spa on the third floor and about 400 metres to walk to the boat. Its 71 rooms open with keys on your phone, and guests borrow bikes and kids' kick scooters free. The Shipyards Skate Plaza sits about 30 metres from the door.

The [Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier](/stays/pinnacle-hotel-at-the-pier) is the full-service pick. It has a heated 25-metre indoor pool, and its Harbourview rooms have balconies over Burrard Inlet. The SeaBus is about 350 metres away, and drivers pay $42 a night for underground parking with taxes included. Its engine's cart priced the $249 room at $288.84 with tax, which matches our 16%.

The [DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver](/stays/doubletree-by-hilton-north-vancouver) suits drivers. Its 162 rooms sit off Highway 1 in Lynnmour with an indoor pool and free self-parking, and up to two dogs can stay for a fee. Hilton's own rate details added $37.54 in tax to the $234.60 January rate, which matches our 16%. The same page asked $503 for a Friday night in October 2026, which comes to $583.48 with tax on our sum, so the date you pick moves the price a long way.

On Capilano Road near Marine Drive, the [Econo Lodge](/stays/econo-lodge-inn-and-suites-north-vancouver) has two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and free parking that takes buses and vans. The [SureStay](/stays/surestay-by-best-western-north-vancouver-capilano) puts you 2 km from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park by Best Western's measure. The Econo Lodge books through Choice Hotels, and Choice's summary showed $167.04 with tax on the $144 member price. Chard Development has applied to replace both with a 12-storey hotel and a 37-storey rental building, and the District of North Vancouver's project page shows no decision since 11 September 2024.

#### Which downtown Vancouver stays should you look at?

Four of the six downtown files now hold the hotel's own rate for the same Tuesday, 12 January 2027, so this half of the comparison sets like against like with the North Vancouver table. The Fairmont Pacific Rim's engine couldn't be read, and Skwachays Lodge's booking link sent us to an error page, so those two carry no rate. A downtown room pays 19.175% on our table, and the after-tax column says where a hotel's own total runs higher.

| Stay | Neighbourhood | Who it suits | Rate for Tuesday 12 January 2027 | After tax | The drawback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fairmont Pacific Rim](/stays/fairmont-pacific-rim) | Coal Harbour | Couples and celebrations | No rate; the Early Booking Offer takes 20% off for bookings made by 30 April 2027 | None to compute | Overnight parking costs $65 with taxes included |
| [Opus Vancouver](/stays/opus-vancouver) | [Yaletown](/towns/yaletown) | Couples and dog owners on a short city break | $319 with the mandatory $10 destination fee inside (computed) | $378.02 on our sum, since Opus taxes the fee too | The garage clears only 6 feet 6 inches, and valet costs $59 a day |
| [Sylvia Hotel](/stays/sylvia-hotel) | [West End](/towns/west-end) | Couples, dog owners and long winter stays | $179 for a Queen room booked direct (published) | $216.02 on our sum at the engine's 20.68% | The 20.68% holds a fee the hotel never names |
| [The Burrard](/stays/burrard) | West End | Couples and cyclists on a mid-range budget | $221.76 with the mandatory $2.76 destination marketing fee inside (computed) | $263.75 on the hotel's own tax breakdown | Rooms come without breakfast |
| [HI Vancouver Downtown](/stays/hi-vancouver-downtown) | West End | Solo travellers on a budget | $42.75 a dorm bed or $110.20 a private room for two at the book-direct member rate (published) | $50.66 or $130.59 on our sum | Check-in waits until 4 pm |
| [Skwachays Lodge](/stays/skwachays-lodge) | Chinatown, by Gastown | Couples and art lovers | No rate, since its booking link failed on 16 October 2026 | None to compute | We found no dated source from the past year, and there's no parking |

The [Fairmont Pacific Rim](/stays/fairmont-pacific-rim) puts a Forbes Five-Star hotel on the Coal Harbour waterfront about 500 metres from Waterfront Station, so the SeaBus to North Vancouver is a short walk. It suits a celebration. Bringing a car is the drawback, since overnight parking costs $65 with taxes included.

[Opus Vancouver](/stays/opus-vancouver) sits about 50 metres from Yaletown–Roundhouse station on the Canada Line, which TransLink's table puts 23 minutes from YVR. Dogs under 25 lb stay for a one-time $50 cleaning fee. Count the $10 nightly destination fee plus tax inside any rate you compare, because Opus adds it to every stay and Canada's Competition Bureau treats a fee you can't avoid as part of the price. Residents of Canada and Washington State with ID could book the same room for $261 with the fee and valet parking included.

The [Sylvia Hotel](/stays/sylvia-hotel) opened as Sylvia Court on 3 May 1913 and stands across the street from English Bay Beach. Dogs stay free. Its 120 rooms run from a 210-square-foot petite queen to the 1,000-square-foot English Bay Suite, so check the room type before you book. From 1 November to the end of March it sells weekly and monthly rates with half-price parking, apart from the Christmas holidays and the bayside rooms. Its booking engine lists three unnamed charges under taxes that add up to 20.68%, and its extended-stay page calls that figure taxes and a fee. That sits about 1.5 points above the city's 19.175% room tax on our table, and the hotel never names the fee. BC residents with ID could book the Queen room for $161.10.

[The Burrard](/stays/burrard) is a converted 1956 motor inn with free cruiser bikes and a courtyard fire pit, and it suits a couple on a mid-range budget. Its reservations site adds a $2.76 destination marketing fee to the $219 room, so we count the fee inside the rate. [HI Vancouver Downtown](/stays/hi-vancouver-downtown) sits about 200 metres from Davie Village and suits a solo traveller on a budget. Its engine adds the tax on top of the nightly rate. That night it added $8.63 to a $45 standard-rate bed, which is what our 19.175% comes to, because in the City of Vancouver GST also falls on the provincial taxes. [Skwachays Lodge](/stays/skwachays-lodge) runs as a social enterprise. Six Indigenous artists worked with six Vancouver hotel designers on its 18 rooms, and guests' money supports housing and studio space for 24 Indigenous artists. Its own booking link sent us to an error page on 16 October 2026, so call the lodge on +1 888 998 0797 before you plan around it.

#### How much tax goes on a room in each city?

A room in the City of Vancouver pays 19.175% on top of the posted rate in October 2026: 8% PST, the 3% Municipal and Regional District Tax and the 2.5% Major Events MRDT that runs to 31 January 2030, plus 5% GST charged on the room and on those three taxes. The province says GST applies to the PST and MRDT only in the City of Vancouver, where the provincial taxes on a room pass the 12% line the CRA sets for adding them to the GST base. A room in the City or the District of North Vancouver pays 16%, because its 3% MRDT has no Major Events top-up. B.C. Reg. 93/2013 sets that North Vancouver MRDT to lapse on 1 February 2027 unless it's renewed, so a stay from February computes at 13% on the regulation as it reads in October 2026.

Run the numbers on a $300 room as an example. It comes to $355.50 downtown and $348.00 in North Vancouver in October 2026, a difference of $7.50 a night. That's a little less than a weekday SeaBus round trip at $8.60, which is $5.10 over in the morning and $3.50 back after 6:30 pm. For a February night under the regulation as it stands, the North Vancouver figure drops to $339.00.

Mandatory fees belong inside the price. The Competition Bureau treats drip pricing as misleading, so the destination fees at Opus and the Burrard count as part of the room rate, and only taxes sit outside it.

#### What does the SeaBus commute cost, and how late does it run?

The SeaBus crosses Burrard Inlet between Lonsdale Quay and Waterfront Station in 12 minutes. A boat leaves every 10 minutes at weekday peaks and every 15 minutes for most of the rest of the day, and after about 9 pm the gap opens to half an hour. An adult tap fare costs $5.10 for the 2-zone crossing on a weekday before 6:30 pm in 2026 and $3.50 after that and all weekend. A Compass Card loaded with Stored Value brings those to $4.20 and $2.85 for a $6 refundable deposit. The $12.55 adult DayPass covers every bus, SkyTrain and SeaBus trip until 4 am the next day. Children 12 and under ride free.

From Lonsdale Quay the last boat leaves at 1:00 am from Monday to Saturday and at 11:00 pm on Sundays and holidays. From Waterfront it's 1:22 am and 11:22 pm. Sunday is the night that catches people, since the last boat leaves two hours earlier than on Saturday.

Downtown stays reach Grouse Mountain and Capilano without much trouble. The 236 from Lonsdale Quay reaches the base of Grouse in about 25 minutes, and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park runs a free shuttle from Canada Place all year.

#### What does parking add if you drive up?

Free parking makes the DoubleTree and the Capilano Road motels the drivers' choice, and parking downtown adds the most. Our files put overnight parking at $65 with taxes included at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, valet at $59 a day at Opus and $42 a night with taxes included at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier. The DoubleTree, the Econo Lodge and the SureStay park you free. The Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel's guests use an EasyPark lot at EasyPark's own rates.

Driving up from Washington, set your watch on arrival. British Columbia stays on UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026, so BC runs an hour ahead of Washington from November to mid-March, and check-in times and dinner bookings follow the BC clock.

#### Can you book a short-term rental instead?

Yes, if the listing shows a provincial registration number. BC's principal-residence rule covers the City of Vancouver and both North Vancouvers, and each rental unit needs its own number. The District of North Vancouver also wants a legal rental to run from the host's own home and to show its District business licence number. Book only a listing that shows its numbers.

#### Quick answers

##### Is it cheaper to stay in North Vancouver than downtown Vancouver?

North Vancouver charges less tax on a room. A North Vancouver room pays 16% on top of its rate until 31 January 2027 against 19.175% in the City of Vancouver, so a $300 room comes to $348.00 against $357.53. For Tuesday 12 January 2027 the three Lower Lonsdale hotels priced a room at $220 to $259 before tax on their own engines, and downtown hotels ran from $179 at the Sylvia to $319 at Opus with its destination fee inside.

##### How long is the commute from North Vancouver to downtown Vancouver?

The SeaBus takes 12 minutes from Lonsdale Quay to Waterfront Station, with a boat every 10 to 15 minutes for most of the day. An adult fare costs $5.10 on a weekday before 6:30 pm in 2026 and $3.50 at other times.

##### What is the hotel tax in Vancouver?

A hotel room in the City of Vancouver pays 19.175% on top of the posted rate in 2026: 8% PST, a 3% MRDT and a 2.5% Major Events MRDT that runs to 31 January 2030, with 5% GST on the room and on those taxes.

##### What is the hotel tax in North Vancouver?

A hotel room in the City or the District of North Vancouver pays 16% in October 2026: 5% GST, 8% PST and a 3% MRDT. B.C. Reg. 93/2013 sets the MRDT to lapse on 1 February 2027 unless it's renewed.

##### Which North Vancouver hotel is closest to the SeaBus?

The Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel is the closest, on the third floor of the Lonsdale Quay Market building beside the SeaBus terminal. The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier sits about 350 metres away and the Seaside Hotel about 400 metres.

### What can you do from Canada Place before all-aboard?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/canada-place-before-all-aboard
Updated: 2026-10-17
With two hours, stay on foot along the waterfront and in Gastown. Lonsdale Quay across the SeaBus fits in three, and the free park shuttle to the Capilano Suspension Bridge needs four.

With two hours before all-aboard, stay within a 10-minute walk of the Canada Place cruise terminal. The Canadian Trail along the Canada Place promenade costs nothing and Flyover sits inside the same building. The Vancouver Lookout and Gastown are both under 10 minutes away on foot. Three hours opens up North Vancouver, with Lonsdale Quay 21 minutes off by SeaBus, and four leaves time for the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, which the park's free shuttle reaches from Canada Place in 25 minutes.

Each sight's minutes come from its own file on this site, timed by the fastest public way back to Canada Place on published timetables and OpenStreetMap walking routes, and we doubled them for the round trip. Capilano's 25 minutes is the outbound time on the park shuttle's timetable. Hours and prices come from each sight's own pages, read on 16 October 2026. Your cruise line sets the all-aboard time, so count back from the one on your boarding documents and keep the margin it asks for at the gangway.

#### Which sights fit the time you have?

The table runs from the terminal outward. "Time to allow" is the sight's own advice where it gives one.

| Sight | Way there | Each way | There and back | Time to allow there | Adult price, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canada Place](/sights/canada-place) promenade | You're on it | 0 min | 0 min | About an hour for the walk | Free |
| [Flyover in Vancouver](/sights/flyover-vancouver) | Inside Canada Place | 0 min | 0 min | 40 to 60 min | $31 online or $38 to $40 at the gate; tax not stated |
| [Gastown](/towns/gastown) | Walk | 5 min | 10 min | As long as lunch takes | Free to walk |
| [Vancouver Lookout](/sights/vancouver-lookout) | Walk | 9 min | 18 min | 30 to 45 min | $23.88 with taxes and fees included |
| [Bill Reid Gallery](/sights/bill-reid-gallery) | Walk | 10 min | 20 min | About an hour | $15 plus GST |
| [Vancouver Art Gallery](/sights/vancouver-art-gallery) | Walk | 14 min | 28 min | Not published | $35 for visitors from outside BC; GST not stated |
| [Stanley Park](/sights/stanley-park) | The 19 bus and a walk | 17 min | 34 min | Half a day | Free |
| [Polygon Gallery](/sights/polygon-gallery) | SeaBus | 20 min | 40 min | About an hour | By donation |
| [Lonsdale Quay Market](/sights/lonsdale-quay-market) | SeaBus | 21 min | 42 min | About an hour | Free to walk in |
| [MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver](/sights/monova) | SeaBus and a walk | 21 min | 42 min | Not published | $15; tax not stated |
| [Vancouver Aquarium](/sights/vancouver-aquarium) | The 19 bus and a walk | 23 min | 46 min | 90 min | From $41.95 plus tax, by date |
| [Capilano Suspension Bridge Park](/sights/capilano-suspension-bridge-park) | The park's free shuttle | 25 min | 50 min | 2 to 2.5 hours | $76.95 online plus GST |
| [Grouse Mountain](/sights/grouse-mountain) | SeaBus and the 236 bus | 52 min | 1 h 44 min | Not published | $89; GST not stated |

#### What can you do without leaving the waterfront?

Walk the promenade first, because it's free and the views start at the door. The [Canadian Trail](https://www.canadaplace.ca/plan-your-visit) runs along the west promenade in 13 equal sections for the 10 provinces and three territories, out to the North Point, where the port opens toward Stanley Park and the mountains above North Vancouver. At the start of the trail stands "Salish Sea, the Journey Within" from Susan Point's Coast Salish Arts, which Point made with her sons Thomas Cannell and Brent Sparrow and which went in during 2021. Stand at the North Point a few minutes before noon to hear the Heritage Horns play the first four notes of O Canada from the Pan Pacific's roof. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says its Vancouver offices sit on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Flyover fills a wet half hour without a step outside. The motion seats fly you over Canada for 8 to 10 minutes after a pre-show, and Flyover suggests allowing 40 to 60 minutes for a single feature. Showtimes run every 15 to 20 minutes from 10 am to 7:30 pm daily. In October 2026 a single adult ride cost $31 booked online ahead and $38 to $40 at the gate, depending on the day, and Flyover's pages don't say whether tax is included. Riders must stand at least 102 cm tall.

#### Where can you walk in under 15 minutes?

The Gastown BIA puts [Gastown](/towns/gastown) a five-minute walk from the terminal, which makes it the closest neighbourhood to the gangway. Its steam clock at Water and Cambie streets dates from 1977, and most of the brick buildings along Water and Cordova went up between 1886 and 1914. The red-brick paving turns slick in the rain, so wear shoes with grip. Hastings Street along Gastown's southern edge runs through the Downtown Eastside, where many people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs live and use services, and the usual downtown care with valuables applies.

The [Vancouver Lookout](https://vancouverlookout.com/hours) on Harbour Centre is 9 minutes on foot past Waterfront Station. A glass elevator climbs the outside of the tower to a deck 168 metres above the street, and most visits take 30 to 45 minutes. The deck opens 10 am to 6 pm with the last elevator at 5:30 pm, and an adult ticket costs $23.88 in 2026 with taxes and fees inside the price. Each ticket gives one entry on the day you pick.

The [Bill Reid Gallery](https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/hours-admissions) is 10 minutes away in a courtyard between Georgia and Dunsmuir, with the Haida artist's sculpture and jewellery and contemporary Northwest Coast work. From October to May it opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and in summer it opens daily. Adults pay $15 plus GST. The Vancouver Art Gallery is 14 minutes on foot and opens 10 am to 5 pm, staying open to 8 pm on Fridays. It closes every Tuesday. Visitors from outside BC pay $35, and the gallery doesn't say whether GST is included.

#### Is Stanley Park close enough for a port morning?

Yes, for a morning on the seawall or at the Aquarium. Walk 7 minutes from Canada Place to Pender at Burrard, and the 19 bus reaches Stanley Park Loop in 10 minutes on TransLink's September 2026 timetable. The park opens from 6 am to 10 pm with free entry, and its washrooms open from dawn until dusk. The totem poles at Brockton Point come from several Nations, most of them far from Coast Salish country, and the [Stanley Park page](/sights/stanley-park) says whose each one is.

The Vancouver Aquarium sits inside the park and takes 23 minutes to reach from the terminal. It opens 10 am to 5 pm with last entry 90 minutes before closing, and in October 2026 an adult ticket cost $41.95 to $57.95 plus tax depending on the date. The tickets page says checkout adds the tax, while the ticket store says its date prices include it. Allow 90 minutes inside, which puts the whole outing at 2 hours 16 minutes with the bus there and back, by our sums.

#### What can you reach on the SeaBus?

Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver is 12 minutes across Burrard Inlet, and the boats leave Waterfront every 10 to 15 minutes for most of the day. The walk from the terminal to the SeaBus gates takes about 6 minutes. A crossing costs $5.10 by tap on a weekday before 6:30 pm and $3.50 after 6:30 pm, at weekends and on holidays in 2026, and TransLink fares carry no sales tax. The City of North Vancouver acknowledges the Quay's ground as the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

[Lonsdale Quay Market](https://lonsdalequay.com/) stands at the end of the ramp, and its Level 1 stalls open 9 am to 7 pm every day. The Food Hall on the same floor opens at 10 am, and its long tables face the harbour, so order the siu mai at Heritage Asian Eatery and watch the SeaBus come in. The [Polygon Gallery](https://thepolygon.ca/gallery/plan-your-visit/) next door shows photography with admission by donation. It opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, and until 9 pm on Thursdays. MONOVA at 115 West Esplanade tells North Vancouver's story on the same days, with Thursday evenings to 8 pm. An adult pays $15, and the museum's page doesn't say whether tax is added. Both shut on Mondays and Tuesdays, so a ship in port early in the week gets the market and the waterfront at the Shipyards.

#### Is the Capilano Suspension Bridge worth it on a port day?

Yes, if you have four hours. The park runs a free shuttle from Canada Place all year, and the ride back needs proof of admission, so keep the ticket handy. The park reckons the whole visit takes two to two and a half hours on average. The shuttle's 2026/27 timetable gives 25 minutes from Canada Place to the park by way of two downtown hotels, and the park puts the ride at about 20 minutes in light traffic, so the longer visit with the shuttle there and back makes 3 hours 20 minutes, by our sums. Check the seasonal departures in the shuttle PDF for your date. Cruise passengers can leave bags at the shuttle stop at Canada Place for free same-day storage at the park.

An adult timed ticket costs $76.95 online in 2026 plus GST, against $79.95 at the window, and it covers every attraction in the park. Hours change through the year, so check the [park's calendar](https://www.capbridge.com/tickets-and-hours/) for your date. A taxi covers the 9.4 km from Canada Place in 15 minutes in free-flowing traffic by the routing engine, for about $24 on the meter before the tip by our estimate from the Passenger Transportation Board's 2026 rates.

Grouse Mountain needs most of a port day. Its free summer shuttle from Canada Place stopped on 12 October 2026, so the trip runs 52 minutes each way by SeaBus and the 236 bus. The Red Skyride has been closed since 28 September 2026 for new cabins, and the Blue Grouse Gondola carries everyone up and down in the meantime. A Mountain Admission Ticket costs an adult $89 in 2026, and Grouse's pages don't say whether GST is included. Guest Services takes $10 off for anyone who arrives by transit.

#### How much margin should you leave?

Leave more on a peak-season weekend. Canada Place handled about 1.4 million cruise passengers in 2026, and on most peak weekends from early May to late September 40,000 to 50,000 people pass through the terminal between Friday and Monday, so give the Canada Line and the taxi stands extra time then. Ballantyne Pier takes Vancouver's overflow ships, so check which berth your ship uses before you count minutes from Canada Place.

#### Quick answers

##### What can you do near Canada Place with two hours?

With two hours at Canada Place, walk the free Canadian Trail on the promenade, then either ride Flyover inside the building or walk 9 minutes to the Vancouver Lookout. Gastown is a five-minute walk from the cruise terminal.

##### How long does the SeaBus take from Canada Place to North Vancouver?

The SeaBus crosses from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver in 12 minutes, and with the walk from Canada Place the trip takes 21 minutes each way. Boats leave every 10 to 15 minutes for most of the day.

##### Is there a free shuttle from Canada Place to the Capilano Suspension Bridge?

Yes. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park runs a free shuttle from Canada Place all year, and the ride back needs proof of park admission. The shuttle's timetable gives 25 minutes from Canada Place to the park.

##### Can cruise passengers store luggage at Canada Place?

Cruise passengers heading to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park can leave bags at the park's shuttle stop at Canada Place for free same-day storage at the park.

##### How long should you allow for the Vancouver Lookout from Canada Place?

Allow about an hour for the Vancouver Lookout from Canada Place: 9 minutes on foot each way and 30 to 45 minutes on the deck.

### What can you do on a rainy day in North Vancouver and Vancouver?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/rainy-day-north-vancouver-and-vancouver
Updated: 2026-10-17
Ride the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and a wet morning at the Polygon Gallery and MONOVA costs an adult $15 and a donation, with the Food Hall open until 9 pm.

On a wet day in North Vancouver, take the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and stay within a few minutes' walk of the terminal. The Polygon Gallery takes admission by donation and MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver charges an adult $15 in 2026. Lunch and dinner sort themselves out in the Lonsdale Quay Market's Food Hall, which serves until 9 pm, or 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Both museums close on Mondays and Tuesdays, so on those days cross to Vancouver, where the Vancouver Aquarium and Science World open every day of the week.

We built this guide from the sight and market files on North Van Guide, which our researchers checked against each venue's own pages on 16 October 2026. Prices are each venue's 2026 adult price as posted. We write "plus GST" where the venue says tax goes on top and say so plainly where its pages don't. The time to allow comes from the venue wherever it publishes one, and we mark the few that are our own estimate.

#### Which rainy-day sights in North Vancouver cost what?

Four of the North Vancouver picks sit within a short walk of the SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay, so one wet morning can take in all of them.

| Sight | Adult price, 2026 | Time to allow | Closed | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Polygon Gallery](/sights/polygon-gallery) | By donation | About an hour (our estimate) | Mondays and Tuesdays | Backpacks and big bags go in the free lockers |
| [MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver](/sights/monova) | $15; MONOVA doesn't say whether tax is added | Not published | Mondays and Tuesdays | Last admission is 30 minutes before closing |
| [Lonsdale Quay Market](/sights/lonsdale-quay-market) | Free to walk in | About an hour (our estimate) | Open daily | The ground-floor stalls close at 7 pm |
| [The Shipyards](/sights/shipyards) Skate Plaza | Free in your own skates; rentals $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids | Not published | Opens in late November 2026 | The ice closes for cleaning at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 pm |

#### Which rainy-day sights in Vancouver cost what?

Across Burrard Inlet you get ten more to choose from, and adult tickets run from $8.55 online at the Bloedel Conservatory to $57.95 at the Aquarium on its busiest dates.

| Sight | Adult price, 2026 | Time to allow | Closed | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Vancouver Aquarium](/sights/vancouver-aquarium) | $41.95 to $57.95 plus tax, by date | 90 minutes to 2 hours (the Aquarium's figure) | Open daily | Cashless since May 2026, and parking costs extra |
| [Science World](/sights/science-world) | $37.50 plus GST | At least 2 hours (Science World's figure) | Open daily | The Dome Theatre is closed with no reopening date |
| [Vancouver Art Gallery](/sights/vancouver-art-gallery) | $35, or $29 for BC residents; the gallery doesn't say whether GST is in | Not published | Tuesdays | Cards only, and it turns away phone wallets |
| [Bill Reid Gallery](/sights/bill-reid-gallery) | $15 plus GST | About an hour (our estimate) | Sundays and Mondays, October to May | The main show changes only once a year |
| [Vancouver Lookout](/sights/vancouver-lookout) | $23.88 with taxes and fees included | 30 to 45 minutes (the Lookout's figure) | Open daily | One entry per ticket |
| [Flyover in Vancouver](/sights/flyover-vancouver) | $31 online or $38 to $40 at the gate; Flyover doesn't say whether tax is in | 40 to 60 minutes (Flyover's figure) | Open daily | Riders must stand 102 cm tall |
| [Museum of Anthropology at UBC](/sights/museum-of-anthropology-ubc) | $26; MOA doesn't say whether GST is in | Not published | Mondays from 15 October to 15 May | The 4 bus takes 41 minutes each way from Waterfront |
| [Bloedel Conservatory](/sights/bloedel-conservatory) | $8.55 online with the Showpass fee, or $9.50 at the desk, plus GST | Not published | 25 December | Winter days end at 4 pm |
| [Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden](/sights/dr-sun-yat-sen-classical-chinese-garden) | $16; the garden doesn't say whether GST is in | About an hour (our estimate) | Mondays and Tuesdays | Only one room has heat |
| [Granville Island](/sights/granville-island) Public Market | Free to walk in | Not published | Mondays in January, 25 and 26 December and 1 January | Studios and restaurants keep their own hours |

#### How do you spend a wet morning at Lonsdale Quay?

Start at the Polygon and work your way east along the water. The SeaBus crosses from Waterfront Station in 12 minutes, and TransLink charges an adult $5.10 for the 2-zone crossing on a weekday before 6:30 pm in 2026, or $3.50 after that and all weekend. Children 12 and under ride free.

[The Polygon Gallery](/sights/polygon-gallery) stands next to the terminal and works from photography outward. BMO's support keeps entry by donation every day it opens, which is Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, and on Thursdays the doors stay open until 9 pm. From 27 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 The Lind Biennial fills the building. It suits anyone with an hour and an interest in images, and the one drawback is the bag rule: backpacks and big bags have to go in the lockers, and coffee stays outside. Leave a wet umbrella in the stand by the door.

[MONOVA](/sights/monova) is a couple of minutes' walk away at 115 West Esplanade. Its Main Exhibit Gallery tells North Vancouver's story through artifacts and digital displays, starting with the people who have called these lands home since time immemorial. Adults pay $15 in 2026 and a family ticket for two adults and three youth costs $38. MONOVA doesn't say whether tax goes on top. Thursday evening is the time to go, since the museum stays open until 8 pm and admission becomes pay what you can. It suits a family or a history reader on a wet afternoon. Plan around its short week, because it closes on Mondays and Tuesdays like the Polygon.

[Lonsdale Quay Market](/sights/lonsdale-quay-market) opened on 12 April 1986 for Expo 86, and in 2026 it marks its 40th year. The Level 1 stalls trade from 9 am to 7 pm every day, while the shops upstairs keep 10 am to 6 pm. The Food Hall opens at 10 am and runs until 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Order the siu mai at Heritage Asian Eatery or fresh pasta from La Mano and sit at the long tables facing the harbour. The catch is the 7 pm close downstairs, so buy anything you want to carry home before then.

From late November the [Shipyards Skate Plaza](/events/shipyards-skate-plaza) gives you somewhere to move. A roof covers the ice, so a wet evening still works, and the plaza holds up to 300 skaters. Skating costs nothing in your own skates. Rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids in 2026/27, in limited numbers, and the rental desk stops handing out skates at 7:30 pm. Helmets come free. The City says the rink reopens in late November and hadn't named the day by 16 October 2026. The ice closes for about 30 minutes of cleaning at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 pm, and the City warns that wind and weather can shut it without notice.

The City of North Vancouver acknowledges this waterfront as the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

#### Which Vancouver sights fill a rainy day with kids?

The [Vancouver Aquarium](/sights/vancouver-aquarium) and [Science World](/sights/science-world) are the two to book, and either one fills a morning. The Aquarium suits families with small children, since toddlers under 3 go free and most guests stay 90 minutes to two hours. Its adult ticket for ages 13 to 64 cost $41.95 to $57.95 plus tax in October 2026, depending on the date, and a child aged 3 to 12 paid from $26.45 on the cheapest dates. The Dragons reptile exhibit runs through January 2027 on the same ticket. In December the ticket store sells entry slots from 10 am to 3:30 pm, and from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Christmas Day. Buy online early for the lowest fare. The drawback is the price, and the galleries are narrow enough that wagons and jogging strollers stay outside.

Science World suits children under 13, and anyone under 13 needs an adult aged 19 or older with them. Adults pay $37.50 plus GST and children 3 to 12 pay $25.50 in October 2026, and Science World tells you to allow at least two hours. Its giant-screen Dome Theatre was closed when we checked, with no date to reopen. The Expo Line from Main Street–Science World reaches Waterfront in 7 minutes, so it pairs neatly with a SeaBus ride home.

#### Which Vancouver galleries work best in the rain?

Go to the [Vancouver Art Gallery](/sights/vancouver-art-gallery) for a big show and the [Bill Reid Gallery](/sights/bill-reid-gallery) for an hour of Northwest Coast art, and you can walk between them along Hornby Street. The Art Gallery charges visitors from outside BC $35 and BC residents $29 in 2026, and it doesn't say whether GST is included. That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature hangs until 8 November 2026, and Modern Iran and the Avant-Gardes, 1948–78 opens on 11 December. The gallery closes every Tuesday and turns away phone wallets, so bring a card. On the first Friday of every month BMO's Free First Friday Nights open the doors free from 4 to 8 pm.

The Bill Reid Gallery holds the Simon Fraser University Bill Reid Collection of the Haida artist's sculpture and jewellery. Adults pay $15 plus GST, and the family ticket costs $32 plus GST for two adults and two youth from one household. From October to May it opens Tuesday to Saturday only. Entry is free on the first Friday of each month from 2 to 5 pm.

The [Museum of Anthropology at UBC](/sights/museum-of-anthropology-ubc) suits anyone drawn to Northwest Coast art who doesn't mind the ride. Its collection holds nearly 50,000 objects, and MOA acknowledges that it stands on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam people. Adults pay $26, and Thursday evenings after 5 pm run at half price until the 9 pm close. The trade-off is the trip: the 4 bus takes 41 minutes between Waterfront Station and UBC Exchange by TransLink's timetable, and the museum sits a 15-minute walk from the exchange. MOA closes on Mondays from 15 October to 15 May.

#### Where else in Vancouver keeps you dry for an hour?

The [Vancouver Lookout](/sights/vancouver-lookout) on Harbour Centre suits a first afternoon. A glass elevator climbs to a deck 168 metres above the street, and the $23.88 adult ticket already carries its taxes and fees. Most people finish in 30 to 45 minutes, and a ticket covers one entry only, so you can't come back after dinner on it.

[Flyover in Vancouver](/sights/flyover-vancouver) at Canada Place puts you in a motion seat in front of a spherical screen for 8 to 10 minutes of flight, and the whole visit lasts 25 to 30 minutes by Flyover's count. An adult paid $31 online or $38 to $40 at the gate in October 2026, depending on the day, and Flyover doesn't say whether tax is included. Every rider has to stand at least 102 cm (40 inches) tall.

The [Bloedel Conservatory](/sights/bloedel-conservatory) on top of Queen Elizabeth Park keeps more than 500 tropical plants and a flock of rescued parrots warm under its 1969 dome. Its adult ticket costs $8.55 online with the Showpass ticket fee or $9.50 at the desk, plus GST, which undercuts every other paid sight in this guide. Children 5 to 12 pay $4.28 online or $4.75 at the desk. From November to February it closes at 4 pm, so go after lunch. Wear layers, because the air under the dome runs warm and humid.

The [Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden](/sights/dr-sun-yat-sen-classical-chinese-garden) in Chinatown has covered walkways that keep the rain off, and its Hall of One Hundred Rivers is the only heated room, so keep your coat on in December. Adults pay $16 and a family ticket for two adults and up to three children under 17 costs $32. The garden doesn't say whether GST is included. It opens Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 4 pm, and its own pages disagree on Tuesdays, so take Tuesday as closed.

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that its land is the unceded traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

#### Where can you shop and eat under a roof?

Two indoor markets can hold a whole wet afternoon, and neither charges you to walk in. You've met [Lonsdale Quay Market](/markets/lonsdale-quay-market) already. On the Vancouver side, the [Granville Island Public Market](/markets/granville-island-public-market) opens daily from 9 am to 6 pm through the winter. It closes on 25 and 26 December and 1 January, and it shuts every Monday in January for maintenance. Coffee at Blue Parrot and JJ Bean starts at 7:30 am, before the stalls open. The 50 bus links Waterfront Station with West 2nd Avenue and Anderson by the island's entrance, and the ride back to Waterfront takes 20 minutes on TransLink's September 2026 timetable.

November brings two indoor craft fairs. The [Circle Craft Holiday Market](/markets/circle-craft-holiday-market) puts more than 315 artisans in the Vancouver Convention Centre West from 11 to 15 November 2026, and an early-bird adult ticket costs $12 with a free return visit. The [Got Craft Holiday Market](/markets/got-craft-holiday-market) fills the Croatian Cultural Centre on Commercial Drive on 21 and 22 November and again on 28 and 29 November, with tickets from $5.72 on SimpleTix. Children 12 and under get into both free.

West Van has two quiet rooms by Ambleside Beach as well. The [West Vancouver Art Museum](https://westvancouverartmuseum.ca/visit) at 680 17th Street opens Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm with admission by donation, and the Ferry Building Gallery on Argyle Avenue hangs up to eleven shows a year. Our [Ambleside](/towns/ambleside) page has the bus from downtown.

#### Which days close which sights?

Monday and Tuesday knock out the most, so check the day before you pick.

| Day | Closed on that day | Open that day |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Polygon, MONOVA, Bill Reid Gallery (October to May), MOA (15 October to 15 May), Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden; Granville Island's market on Mondays in January | Lonsdale Quay Market, the Shipyards Skate Plaza from late November, Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver Lookout, Flyover, Bloedel, Granville Island outside January |
| Tuesday | Polygon, MONOVA, Vancouver Art Gallery, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden | Lonsdale Quay Market, the Shipyards Skate Plaza from late November, Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Bill Reid Gallery, MOA, Vancouver Lookout, Flyover, Bloedel, Granville Island |

Keep a Thursday evening free if you can. The Polygon and MOA both stay open until 9 pm that night, and MOA drops to half price after 5 pm. MONOVA lets you pay what you can until its 8 pm close.

#### Can you still do Capilano or Lynn Canyon when it rains?

Yes for Capilano. [Capilano Suspension Bridge Park](/sights/capilano-suspension-bridge-park) stays open in the rain and its gift shop sells umbrellas, and an adult paid $76.95 online in 2026 plus GST. Most of the visit happens outdoors on the bridges and the Cliffwalk, so bring a proper jacket.

[Lynn Canyon Park](/sights/lynn-canyon-park) is a forest walk with a free suspension bridge, and its one dry corner is the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, which opens on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm and on winter weekends from noon to 4 pm with admission by donation. The District of North Vancouver asks everyone to stay on the trails and behind the fences in every season. Its fire chief has warned of rocks hidden under the surface of the pools and water cold enough to bring on hypothermia even in summer. North Shore Rescue asks walkers to leave a trip plan with someone and carry the ten essentials, and phones lose their signal in parts of the canyon.

#### Quick answers

##### What is there to do in North Vancouver when it rains?

North Vancouver's rainy-day cluster sits at Lonsdale Quay, beside the SeaBus. The Polygon Gallery takes donations and MONOVA charges an adult $15 in 2026. Lonsdale Quay Market opens daily from 9 am to 7 pm, and its Food Hall stays open until 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday.

##### Is the Polygon Gallery free?

The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver takes admission by donation every day it opens, with support from BMO. It opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and stays open until 9 pm on Thursdays.

##### Is the Shipyards rink in North Vancouver covered?

Yes. A roof covers the ice at the Shipyards Skate Plaza in North Vancouver, so it works on a wet night. It reopens in late November 2026, skating is free in your own skates, and rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids.

##### Which Vancouver museums are open on Mondays in winter?

The Vancouver Art Gallery, the Vancouver Aquarium and Science World open on Mondays through the winter of 2026/27. The Museum of Anthropology at UBC closes on Mondays from 15 October to 15 May, and the Bill Reid Gallery closes on Sundays and Mondays from October to May.

##### How long do you need at Science World?

Science World recommends at least two hours. An adult ticket cost $37.50 plus GST in October 2026, and a ticket covers the whole day.

##### Is Capilano Suspension Bridge open in the rain?

Yes. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver stays open in the rain, and its gift shop sells umbrellas. Most of the park is outdoors, so dress for the weather.

### Where should you base yourself on Vancouver's North Shore for a first visit?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/where-to-base-on-vancouvers-north-shore
Updated: 2026-10-17
Lower Lonsdale suits a first visit best, because its three hotels stand within about 400 metres of the SeaBus to downtown Vancouver.

Base yourself in Lower Lonsdale for a first visit to Vancouver's North Shore. All three of its hotels stand within about 400 metres of Lonsdale Quay, where the SeaBus leaves for downtown Vancouver every 10 to 15 minutes through most of the day and crosses in 12. The 236 bus to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Grouse Mountain leaves from the exchange beside the terminal. Look elsewhere only when one plan fills most of your days, such as forest trails from Lynn Valley or an early ferry from Horseshoe Bay. Deep Cove and the West Vancouver beach villages make better days out than bases, because their beds come down to private suites and one RV park.

We compared nine of the neighbourhoods and villages on Vancouver's North Shore that have their own town files on North Van Guide, using the beds, buses and practical notes our researchers checked on 16 October 2026. Bus and ferry times come from TransLink's fall timetable, effective 7 September 2026. Hotel figures carry their source and say whether tax sits inside them, and the after-tax figures are our own sums with the site's tax table.

#### Which base on Vancouver's North Shore suits which trip?

| Base | Who it suits | Where you sleep | Into downtown Vancouver | The trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lower Lonsdale](/towns/lower-lonsdale) | A car-free first trip | Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel, Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, Seaside Hotel | SeaBus, 12 minutes | The hotels' own engines priced Tuesday 12 January 2027 at $220 to $259 a room before tax (published) |
| [Central Lonsdale](/towns/central-lonsdale) | Food lovers and swimmers | Registered short-term rentals | 229 or 230 bus down to the Quay, then the SeaBus | No hotel |
| [Upper Lonsdale](/towns/upper-lonsdale) | Hikers and mountain bikers | Registered short-term rentals | 230 bus about 3 km down to the Quay, then the SeaBus | No hotel, and the streets are residential |
| [Lynn Valley](/towns/lynn-valley) | Forest walkers and Lynn Canyon days | DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver in nearby Lynnmour | 210 bus from Burrard Station with no SeaBus change | Downtown sits a bus ride away |
| [Edgemont Village](/towns/edgemont-village) | Grouse evenings and Capilano days | Licensed rentals, or the motels on Capilano Road near Marine Drive | 246 bus to West Georgia Street | No hotel in the village |
| [Deep Cove](/towns/deep-cove) | Paddlers and the Quarry Rock walk | Guest suites in private homes | 211 bus from Burrard Station, 45 to 57 minutes | Through buses from downtown stop at 6:20 pm on weekdays |
| [Ambleside](/towns/ambleside) | Beach days and dog walks | Capilano River RV Park and registered rentals | 250 bus, 20 minutes to Park Royal | West Van has few hotel rooms |
| [Dundarave](/towns/dundarave) | A seawalk morning and a long lunch | Registered rentals | 250 bus, 30 minutes from Georgia at Richards | No hotel |
| [Horseshoe Bay](/towns/horseshoe-bay) | An early ferry | Horseshoe Bay Motel, from $168 a night before tax | 257 express, 39 minutes | Rooms are scarce and evenings are short |

#### Why does Lower Lonsdale suit a first visit?

The SeaBus decides it. From [Lower Lonsdale](/towns/lower-lonsdale) you walk to Lonsdale Quay and cross Burrard Inlet to Waterfront Station in 12 minutes, with a boat every 10 minutes at weekday peaks and every 15 minutes through the rest of the day. The last boat leaves the Quay at 1:00 am from Monday to Saturday and at 11:00 pm on Sundays and holidays. The 236 to Capilano and Grouse and the 230 up Lonsdale Avenue start at the bus exchange by the terminal.

The neighbourhood has three hotels. The [Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel](/stays/coast-lonsdale-quay-hotel) takes the third floor of the market building beside the SeaBus, and Coast renovated all 70 rooms before it reopened in September 2025. The [Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier](/stays/pinnacle-hotel-at-the-pier) stands about 350 metres from the boat and has a heated 25-metre indoor pool. The [Seaside Hotel](/stays/seaside-hotel) is about 400 metres away with 71 rooms and a spa, and the guest who books must be 21 or older. Each one prices its rooms on its own booking engine. For Tuesday 12 January 2027 the Pinnacle asked $249 for a mountainside king, and the Seaside and the Coast each asked $259 on a flexible rate. The Coast's Book Now & Save rate cut its room to $220 for stays to 31 January 2027. All three quote before tax, and their engines add the 16% of GST, PST and the City's hotel tax with no other fee on top.

Lower Lonsdale suits anyone arriving from YVR or a cruise ship who wants to ride transit the whole way. The Polygon Gallery and MONOVA keep a wet afternoon busy, and the Lower Lonsdale Business Improvement Area lists close to 60 places to eat and drink between the water and 3rd Street. The drawback is cost: on the January Tuesday we checked, the cheapest room of the three cost $220 before tax, or $255.20 with the 16% on our sum. Drivers heading to Cypress Mountain or Mount Seymour every morning would rather start beside the highway.

The City of North Vancouver acknowledges Lower Lonsdale as the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The Squamish Nation community of Eslhá7an (Mission IR 1) sits just west of the Quay along West Esplanade.

#### Should you stay higher up Lonsdale Avenue?

Only if you're happy in a rental. [Central Lonsdale](/towns/central-lonsdale) has no hotel, and it suits travellers who want to eat where North Vancouver's Persian community does, on Lonsdale Avenue between Keith Road and Highway 1. The Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre opened at 23rd Street on 25 July 2026 with public skating, and the City said its pools would follow in fall 2026. The 229 and 230 buses together run often down the avenue to Lonsdale Quay, about 1.6 km downhill.

[Upper Lonsdale](/towns/upper-lonsdale) suits hikers and riders who want the Baden-Powell Trail and the Mount Fromme trails at the top of the street. Lonsdale Avenue is in the City of North Vancouver up to 29th Street and in the District of North Vancouver from there to Rockland Road, so rental rules depend on the side of 29th Street you're on. [Queens Cross Pub](/eat/queens-cross-pub) at 2989 Lonsdale welcomes families with minors until 8:30 pm. The 230 runs about 3 km down to the Quay. North Shore Rescue answers about 130 calls a year, and before any trail it asks you to tell someone your route and your turnaround time and to carry the ten essentials.

#### Is Lynn Valley a good base?

Yes, if your days start on a forest trail. [Lynn Valley](/towns/lynn-valley) is the District of North Vancouver's town centre at Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, and the 228 runs on up the road to the Peters Road stop for [Lynn Canyon Park](/sights/lynn-canyon-park). Metro Vancouver puts the Lynn Headwaters entrance about 1.5 km on foot from the bus stop. The 210 runs from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver through Phibbs Exchange to the village with no SeaBus change.

The town centre has no hotel. The nearest one in our files is the [DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver](/stays/doubletree-by-hilton-north-vancouver), which has 162 rooms off Highway 1 in Lynnmour with an indoor pool and free parking. Hilton's non-refundable rate for a 2 Queen Beds room on Tuesday 12 January 2027 was $234.60 before tax, which comes to $272.14 after the 16% we compute for a District room that night. Hilton's own tax lines on that rate add $37.54, which matches. The trade-off is the highway-side setting, so most days start in the car or on a bus to the SeaBus.

#### Does Edgemont Village work for Grouse and Capilano?

It does, for a quiet base with a bakery for breakfast. [Edgemont Village](/towns/edgemont-village) is the low-rise high street of Upper Capilano, and the 232 climbs from Edgemont Boulevard at Highland Boulevard to the base of Grouse Mountain, so an evening on the mountain needs no car. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park sits on Capilano Road above the river's east bank. The 246 links the village with West Georgia Street downtown.

The catch is beds. The village has no hotel, so you sleep in a licensed rental or at one of the two motels on Capilano Road near Marine Drive. Those are the [Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Vancouver](/stays/econo-lodge-inn-and-suites-north-vancouver) and the [SureStay by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano](/stays/surestay-by-best-western-north-vancouver-capilano). Choice Hotels priced a small queen room at the Econo Lodge at $155 before tax for Tuesday 12 January 2027, or $144 for Choice Privileges members, and Best Western's engine ignored the January dates we asked the SureStay for. Chard Development has applied to replace both with a 12-storey hotel and a 37-storey rental building, and the District's project page shows no decision since its last public meeting on 11 September 2024.

Metro Vancouver warns that water released over Cleveland Dam can raise the Capilano River fast. Keep out of any area posted as dangerous in Capilano River Regional Park and watch the water whenever you're down by the river.

#### Can you base yourself in Deep Cove?

You can, if you're there to paddle and walk and you don't need downtown in the evening. [Deep Cove](/towns/deep-cove) is the District's small village at the mouth of Indian Arm, and its beds are guest suites in private homes on the rental sites. Base here to get onto the water early or up the Baden-Powell Trail to [Quarry Rock](/hikes/quarry-rock) before the day crowd arrives. Destination Vancouver puts the walk at 4 km round trip with 100 metres of gain in about 1.5 hours. Afterwards, [Honey Doughnuts & Goodies](/eat/honey-doughnuts-goodies) on Gallant Avenue opens daily from 6 am to 5 pm.

The drawback is the bus. The 211 runs from Burrard Station to Deep Cove in 45 to 57 minutes, and its through trips from downtown stop at 6:20 pm on weekdays, 5:51 pm on Saturdays and 5:44 pm on Sundays. After that you change at Phibbs Exchange for the 212, which runs until about midnight on weekdays. In summer the District says the village lots fill early and stay full, and it charges $3 an hour to park from 1 March to 31 October.

BC Parks describes the shores of Indian Arm as the core of Tsleil-Waututh traditional territory, and the Nation and the Province manage Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park together.

#### Should you stay in West Vancouver?

Stay in Horseshoe Bay for an early ferry, and treat Ambleside and Dundarave as days out from a base elsewhere. West Van has few hotel rooms, and BC's principal-residence rule covers its short-term rentals.

[Ambleside](/towns/ambleside) is West Van's beach neighbourhood at the north end of the Lions Gate Bridge. The 250 from Georgia at Richards reaches Park Royal in 20 minutes at weekday middays, and Ambleside's stops come next. Its nearest beds are private rentals and the [Capilano River RV Park](/stays/capilano-river-rv-park) beside Park Royal, which sits on Squamish Nation land at Xwemélch'stn (Capilano IR 5). The RV park's winter sites start at $73 a night for two in 2026/27 plus GST, which comes to $76.65 on our sum, and RVs must be 2014 or newer. It suits an RV trip with a dog. Everyone else does better coming over by bus.

[Dundarave](/towns/dundarave) sits at the far end of the 1.7-kilometre Centennial Seawalk from Ambleside, and the 250 gets there from Georgia Street in 30 minutes. It has no hotel, so plan it as a half day with lunch at [the Beach House](/eat/beach-house) by the pier.

[Horseshoe Bay](/towns/horseshoe-bay) is the ferry village at the western tip of West Van. The [Horseshoe Bay Motel](/stays/horseshoe-bay-motel) stands a minute's walk from the terminal and prices its rooms for two from $168 a night in 2026 before tax. We compute $189.84 once 13% in GST and PST goes on, since B.C. Reg. 93/2013 lists no hotel tax for West Van. The motel calls itself basic and quiet, and it charges a 25% fee on every cancellation with no refund inside 96 hours. [Troll's](/eat/trolls-restaurant) on Bay Street has been frying fish since 1946 and opens at 8 am, early enough for breakfast before a sailing, and the family closes it for good on 31 December 2027. The 257 express reaches downtown in 39 minutes at weekday middays, and its last bus leaves the terminal at 12:20 am on weeknights.

#### What does a short-term rental need on Vancouver's North Shore?

A provincial registration number on the listing. BC's principal-residence rule covers the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver and West Vancouver, and each rental unit needs its own number. The District of North Vancouver also asks a legal rental to run from the host's own home and to show its District business licence number. Book only a listing that shows its numbers, and ask the host before you pay if you can't find them.

#### Quick answers

##### What is the best area to stay on Vancouver's North Shore?

Lower Lonsdale in the City of North Vancouver suits most first visits. Its three hotels stand within about 400 metres of the SeaBus, which crosses to downtown Vancouver in 12 minutes, and the bus to Grouse Mountain leaves from the same exchange.

##### Are there hotels in Deep Cove?

No. Deep Cove's beds are guest suites in private homes on the rental sites, and in the District of North Vancouver a legal listing shows its provincial registration number.

##### How do you get from Lynn Valley to downtown Vancouver?

Take TransLink's 210 from the Lynn Valley bus loop to Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver, which runs through Phibbs Exchange with no SeaBus change. The 228 to Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus make the other route.

##### Is there a hotel at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal?

The Horseshoe Bay Motel stands a minute's walk from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, with rooms for two from $168 a night in 2026 before tax. West Vancouver council approved a 42-room hotel on Bay Street in July 2026, and it has no opening date.

##### What time is the last SeaBus to North Vancouver?

The last SeaBus leaves Waterfront Station for Lonsdale Quay at 1:22 am from Monday to Saturday and at 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays, on TransLink's current timetable.

### Where should you take kids in North Vancouver and Vancouver?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/guides/north-vancouver-and-vancouver-with-kids
Updated: 2026-10-17
A family of four paid $213.80 plus GST at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in 2026, so start with Lynn Canyon's free bridge if your kids walk on their own.

Lynn Canyon Park gives a family its suspension bridge for nothing, as long as the kids can walk a forest loop on their own feet. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park cost two adults and two children aged 6 to 12 $213.80 plus GST in 2026, and for that you get the treetop bridges and the cliff walk, with a free shuttle from Canada Place. Grouse Mountain is the winter day, with snowshoeing and Santa at the top on a $229 family ticket. On a wet day the Vancouver Aquarium suits toddlers best, since under-3s go free, and Science World suits children up to 12.

We compared the family days visitors ask about most, using the sight, event and transport files on North Van Guide as our researchers checked them against each operator's own pages on 16 October 2026. Every price is the posted 2026 price. Where we add tickets together for a family of two adults and two children, the sum is ours and the inputs sit beside it. We say "plus GST" where the operator does and tell you when its pages don't say.

#### Which family day suits which ages?

| Pick | Ages it suits | Family of four, 2026 | What the price includes | The drawback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lynn Canyon Park](/sights/lynn-canyon-park) | Kids who can walk 1 km of trail and stairs themselves | Free; parking $3 an hour from 1 March to 31 October | The suspension bridge, the trails and the Ecology Centre by donation | No strollers on the bridge or the trails |
| [Capilano Suspension Bridge Park](/sights/capilano-suspension-bridge-park) | Under-6s go free; good for every age that can manage a swaying bridge | $213.80 plus GST for two adults and two children aged 6 to 12 bought online (our sum) | Every attraction in the park, Canyon Lights from 20 November and the free shuttle | Strollers wait in a parking area, and shoulder carriers aren't allowed |
| [Grouse Mountain](/sights/grouse-mountain) in winter | Children 5 to 12 for Santa and the sledding; teens for the snowshoe trails | $229 family ticket for two adults and two children; Grouse doesn't say whether GST is in | The gondola up and down and whatever's open on top that day | The Red Skyride is closed for new cabins, and the snow activities wait on the snow |
| [Vancouver Aquarium](/sights/vancouver-aquarium) | Toddlers and up, since under-3s go free | From $136.80 plus tax for two adults and two children aged 3 to 12 on the cheapest dates (our sum) | All day once you're in, with the Dragons exhibit and the 4-D film | The galleries ban wagons and jogging strollers |
| [Science World](/sights/science-world) | Children 3 to 12 | $126 plus GST for two adults and two children aged 3 to 12 (our sum) | The galleries and the live shows for the whole day | The Dome Theatre is closed with no reopening date |
| [Shipyards Skate Plaza](/events/shipyards-skate-plaza) | Any age that skates; helmets are compulsory for 12 and under | Free in your own skates, or $27 for four rentals (our sum) | Free helmets and skate aids | Opens only in late November 2026 |

#### Should you take the kids to Capilano or Lynn Canyon?

Both parks hang a suspension bridge over a North Vancouver canyon, so decide on what you'll spend and how far the kids will walk.

[Lynn Canyon Park](/sights/lynn-canyon-park) costs nothing. Its bridge hangs about 50 metres above Lynn Creek, and the District of North Vancouver's park map gives the [Twin Falls loop](/hikes/lynn-canyon-loop) 1 km and 35 minutes, out over the bridge and back across the creek at Twin Falls. Start at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre at the end of Peters Road, where the nature exhibits explain the rainforest and the naturalists hand out trail maps. The [Lynn Canyon Cafe](/eat/lynn-canyon-cafe) nearby opens from 10 am to 5 pm every day, and the washrooms in the café building have baby change tables. Lynn Canyon suits families with kids old enough to walk the whole loop. The drawback for younger children is access, because the bridge and the trails aren't stroller accessible, so bring a carrier.

[Capilano Suspension Bridge Park](/sights/capilano-suspension-bridge-park) charges an adult $76.95 online in 2026 plus GST, and a child aged 6 to 12 pays $29.95. Children 5 and under get their ticket free on arrival. Two adults and two children aged 6 to 12 come to $213.80 before tax on our sum, or $224.49 once the 5% GST goes on. With two teenagers aged 13 to 17 at $49.95 each, the family total rises to $253.80 plus GST. That buys the 137-metre bridge, which hangs 70 metres above the Capilano River, and the Cliffwalk along the granite wall of the canyon. Treetops Adventure strings seven small bridges between the trees on the same ticket, and the park reckons the whole visit takes two to two and a half hours on average. The free shuttle from Canada Place runs all year. Capilano suits families who want a full, organized day with a toddler in a carrier. Its drawback is the price. Strollers also stay behind in a parking area, so babies ride below railing height or in a purpose-made carrier, and shoulder carriers aren't allowed. Anyone under 15 has to come with someone 18 or older.

Between 20 November 2026 and 10 January 2027 Capilano runs [Canyon Lights](/events/canyon-lights) from 11 am to 9 pm every day except Christmas Day, on the same ticket. A sticker hunt called Winter Rainforest Explorers keeps kids busy, and WILDLIGHT throws 3D black bears and owls onto the forest. Arrive before dusk to see the canyon in daylight and stay for the lights.

#### How do you keep kids safe at Lynn Canyon?

Stay on the trails and behind the fences in every season. The District of North Vancouver says more than 40 people have lost their lives in Lynn Canyon over the last 50 years, in a safety notice it published on 21 July 2025, and people have died jumping from its cliffs. In July 2024 the District's fire chief warned of rocks hidden under the surface and strong currents, and he said the water is cold enough to bring on hypothermia even in summer. Phones work near the Ecology Centre and the bridge, and the signal drops deeper in the canyon.

North Shore Rescue asks anyone heading further into the forest to leave a trip plan with someone at home and to carry the ten essentials, light first, because a short winter afternoon catches people out. Black bears live in these forests. WildSafeBC says to stay calm and never run if you meet one, and BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed bears, cougars or coyotes, so keep snacks packed away.

#### Is Grouse Mountain worth it with kids in winter?

Yes, for a family that wants snow without skiing. A [Grouse Mountain](/sights/grouse-mountain) family ticket costs $229 in 2026 for two adults and two children on one date, and Lower Mainland residents pay $179. Bought singly, two adults at $89 and two children aged 5 to 12 at $49 come to $276, so the family ticket saves $47 on our sum. Tots aged 3 to 4 pay $5 and infants up to 2 ride free. Grouse's pages don't say whether GST is included.

Once the snow comes, the ticket covers the Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park and the mountaintop Skating Pond. Skates rent for $10 for adults and $6 for children. The Sliding Zone grooms two lanes, and since Grouse bans outside sleds, a visit there costs $10 a person: $5 to get in and $5 for a sled from the Fireside Hut, with timeslots at weekends. After dark the Light Walk loops Blue Grouse Lake for no extra charge. From 20 November to 24 December 2026 [Peak of Christmas](/events/peak-of-christmas) puts Santa's Workshop on top. A photo with Santa costs $5 and the money goes to Family Services of the North Shore, and Vixen the reindeer comes out for talks at noon and 3 pm.

Grouse suits families with children from about 5 up, who can stay out sledding and skating for a few hours. The drawback this season is the ride: the Red Skyride has been closed since 28 September 2026 for new cabins, so everyone rides the eight-person Blue Grouse Gondola, and the snow activities open only when there's snow to hold them. The Peak Chalet has no elevators, and a snow-covered ramp links the top station to its main floor in winter. Ask at Guest Services before you ride up if you're pushing a stroller.

Get there by SeaBus and the 236 bus from Lonsdale Quay, which takes about 25 minutes to the base, and Guest Services takes $10 off a Mountain Admission ticket when you arrive by transit. Grouse warns that a cash fare paid on the bus home covers the bus alone, so buy your return SeaBus fare downtown.

#### Which suits younger kids, the Aquarium or Science World?

Take toddlers to the [Vancouver Aquarium](/sights/vancouver-aquarium) and children aged 3 to 12 to [Science World](/sights/science-world). The Aquarium in Stanley Park lets toddlers under 3 in free without a ticket. An adult ticket for ages 13 to 64 cost $41.95 to $57.95 plus tax in October 2026 by date, and on the cheapest dates a child aged 3 to 12 paid $26.45. Two adults and two children come to $136.80 before tax on those dates by our sum. A child ticket for Saturday 17 October cost $33.95. The tickets page says checkout adds the tax, while the ticket store says its date prices include it, so our sum takes them as before tax. Most families stay 90 minutes to two hours. The sea otters and sea lions live outdoors, and the Dragons reptile exhibit runs indoors through January 2027. The drawback is space, because the galleries are narrow and wagons, jogging strollers, push-cars and ride-on scooters stay out. The Aquarium has been cashless since May 2026.

Science World charges $37.50 for an adult and $25.50 for a child aged 3 to 12 in October 2026, plus GST, and children 2 and under go free. Two adults and two children come to $126 before tax and $132.30 after GST on our sum. Science World says to allow at least two hours, and one ticket covers the whole day. Every visitor under 13 needs an adult aged 19 or older with them. The drawback this winter is the Dome Theatre, which was closed when we checked, with no reopening date. On a long winter stay, look at the Family Membership, which Science World says pays for itself in three visits.

#### What do family tickets cost around North Vancouver and the Sea to Sky?

Seven sights in our files sell a family ticket, and they don't all mean the same family.

| Sight | Family ticket, 2026 | Who it covers | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Grouse Mountain](/sights/grouse-mountain) | $229, or $179 for Lower Mainland residents | Two adults and two children on one date | Grouse doesn't say |
| [Sea to Sky Gondola](/sights/sea-to-sky-gondola) | $165.95 online, $191.95 at the window | Two adults and two children or youth, round trip | Plus GST, our reading until the gondola says |
| [Britannia Mine Museum](/sights/britannia-mine-museum) | $152 with the underground tour, $121.60 without | The museum doesn't post the group size, so ask when you book | Plus GST, our reading until the museum says |
| [Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre](/sights/squamish-lilwat-cultural-centre) | $50, or $40 from 6 November to 16 December 2026 | Two adults and up to two children aged 6 to 18 | Plus GST |
| [MONOVA](/sights/monova) | $38 | Two adults or seniors and three youth aged 6 to 17 | MONOVA doesn't say |
| [Bill Reid Gallery](/sights/bill-reid-gallery) | $32 | Two adults and two youth from one household | Plus GST |
| [Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden](/sights/dr-sun-yat-sen-classical-chinese-garden) | $32 | Two adults and up to three children under 17 | The garden doesn't say |

The Sea to Sky Gondola closes for maintenance from 16 to 26 November 2026 on its hours page, and its FAQ starts the closure on 9 November, so plan around the longer window. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler closes completely from 2 to 5 November 2026 and opens Wednesday to Sunday from 6 November to 31 December.

#### Where can kids play for free in North Vancouver?

Head to the Shipyards, which sit a few minutes' walk east of the SeaBus in Lower Lonsdale. From late November the City of North Vancouver's [Skate Plaza](/events/shipyards-skate-plaza) covers 12,000 square feet with ice, and a roof keeps the rain off it. Skating is free in your own skates. Rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids in 2026/27, so a family of four pays $27 on our sum, and helmets and skate aids come free. Kids 12 and under must wear a helmet. The ice closes for about 30 minutes at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 pm, and evenings and weekends draw the crowds. Last winter the rink opened on 28 November 2025.

Two indoor rooms next door cost little. [MONOVA](/sights/monova) runs Campfire Storytime for children aged 2 to 5, with artifacts and songs, and its family ticket costs $38. [The Polygon Gallery](/sights/polygon-gallery) takes admission by donation and runs Kids First events for families. Both close on Mondays and Tuesdays.

#### How do you get around with kids and no car?

The SeaBus carries children 12 and under free, with no ticket, and an attendant or the courtesy phone at the gate lets them through. From Lonsdale Quay the 236 bus stops at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park about 18 to 20 minutes out and reaches Grouse Mountain in about 25. For Lynn Canyon, the 228 from Lonsdale Quay stops at Lynn Valley Road and Peters Road, a 15-minute walk from the park, and the 227 from Phibbs Exchange stops five minutes away. Capilano's own free shuttle leaves from Canada Place and two downtown hotels, and the ride back needs proof of admission.

#### Quick answers

##### Is Lynn Canyon better than Capilano for kids?

Lynn Canyon Park suits kids who can walk a 1 km loop themselves, and it costs nothing. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park adds treetop bridges and a cliff walk, and two adults with two children aged 6 to 12 paid $213.80 plus GST online there in 2026. Children 5 and under get into Capilano free.

##### Can you take a stroller across the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge?

No. The District of North Vancouver says the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge and the park trails aren't stroller or wheelchair accessible. Bring a baby carrier instead.

##### Can you bring a stroller to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?

Strollers stay in a parking area at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Babies ride below railing height or in a purpose-made carrier on the walkways, and shoulder carriers aren't allowed.

##### How much is a Grouse Mountain family ticket?

A Grouse Mountain family ticket costs $229 in 2026 for two adults and two children on one date, and Lower Mainland residents pay $179. Grouse's pages don't say whether GST is included.

##### Do kids ride the SeaBus free?

Yes. Children 12 and under ride the SeaBus free with no ticket, and the same rule covers TransLink's buses and SkyTrain.

##### What age is Science World best for?

Science World suits children aged 3 to 12, who pay $25.50 in October 2026, and children 2 and under go free. Every visitor under 13 needs an adult aged 19 or older with them.

## Journal

### How did the Capilano River and Lynn Creek cut North Vancouver's two canyons?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/capilano-and-lynn-canyons
Updated: 2026-10-17
Both canyons run through granite at the foot of the Coast Mountains. Lynn Creek still floods through its gorge every winter, and Cleveland Dam has held the Capilano back since 1954.

The Capilano River and Lynn Creek each cut a canyon into granite bedrock at the southern end of the Coast Mountains, by the [Geological Survey of Canada's account](https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20061102220332/http:/gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/urbgeo/vanrock/canyon_e.php) of the North Shore canyons. Lynn Creek still runs free, so its gorge keeps changing with every winter flood. The Capilano has run below Cleveland Dam since 1954, and water released over the dam can raise it fast. You can see the Capilano canyon from a paid bridge or a free regional park, and the Lynn canyon costs nothing at all. Both rivers run cold and quick, and every land manager here tells you to stay out of the water.

This piece draws on the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre's park history, the survey's North Shore canyons page as archived in 2006, Metro Vancouver's water and park pages, Fisheries and Oceans Canada's hatchery page and our own files on the three parks, read on 16 and 17 October 2026. We didn't visit either canyon for it.

#### How did Lynn Canyon form?

The Ecology Centre at [Lynn Canyon Park](/sights/lynn-canyon-park) says a crack in the ground likely started the canyon thousands of years ago, as the glaciers moved off the North Shore mountains. The creek has been cutting into it ever since. Over the last ten thousand years Lynn Creek has eroded the rock at less than a centimetre a year, by the [Ecology Centre's figure](https://ecologycentre.ca/park-history/).

Most of that work happens in winter. The Geological Survey says the creek carves its pools and waterfalls mainly during winter floods, when debris tumbling down the channel scours the rock. Floodwater carries away the finer sand and gravel and leaves the big boulders behind, which is why big boulders fill the creek bed. Look at the rock on the canyon walls up close and you'll see the salt-and-pepper grain the survey describes, from grey feldspar, quartz, black mica and amphibole.

The forests above the canyon were logged before the park existed. In 1912 the McTavish brothers donated a 5-hectare piece of land around the newly built suspension bridge, and the park now covers 250 hectares of west coast rainforest. That first bridge was private and charged 10 cents a crossing. Today's bridge hangs about 50 metres above Lynn Creek, and it reopened on 22 December 2025 after crews replaced the boardwalk and stairs on its east approach.

#### Where do you see Lynn Creek at work?

Walk the [Twin Falls loop](/hikes/lynn-canyon-loop). Cross the suspension bridge and turn right. The trail drops through the forest to Twin Falls Bridge, which crosses the creek above two waterfalls. The District's 2021 park map gives the loop 1 km and 35 minutes. Look down into the pool below Twin Falls, because it marks the farthest point salmon can swim up Lynn Creek. Turn left off the bridge instead and you reach Thirty Foot Pool in about 20 minutes, where the creek leaves its narrow canyon for a broader bed.

Upstream, Lynn Creek runs through [Lynn Headwaters Regional Park](/hikes/lynn-headwaters), and the lower part of Metro Vancouver's easy Lynn Loop follows its bank. In October 2026 a damaged bridge on the loop's upper section is closed, so plan to walk back the way you came.

Lynn Canyon Park is free, and the Ecology Centre at the end of Peters Road asks for a donation. In winter it opens on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm and on weekends from noon. The District charges $3 an hour in the main lot only from 1 March to 31 October. Without a car, ride the [228](/getting-around/buses-to-lynn-canyon-and-deep-cove) from Bay 2 at Lonsdale Quay to Lynn Valley Road at Peters Road and walk 15 minutes down Peters Road. The park closes at dusk, so in December head back by mid-afternoon.

#### Why is the water in Lynn Canyon so dangerous?

Lynn Creek's pools hide rocks under the surface and strong currents, and the District of North Vancouver says the water is cold enough for hypothermia to set in very quickly, even in summer. It also warns that the water level can change fast. On [21 July 2025](https://www.dnv.org/news/safety-reminder-cliff-jumping-at-lynn-canyon-park) the District said more than 40 people have died in Lynn Canyon over the last 50 years, and it strongly advises against cliff jumping. Admire the pools from the trail and stay behind the fences in every season.

Phones work near the Ecology Centre, the café and the bridge, and the signal drops in parts of the canyon. North Shore Rescue asks anyone walking farther in to leave a trip plan and carry its ten essentials.

#### What did Cleveland Dam change on the Capilano?

Cleveland Dam stands at the upstream end of the Capilano canyon, and the river cut that canyon into granite the same way Lynn Creek cut its own, by the Geological Survey's account. Metro Vancouver [dates the dam to 1954](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/watersheds-reservoirs). Behind it, Capilano Lake has filled the upper valley, and the Capilano watershed now supplies a third of the region's drinking water. The reservoir and its watershed are closed to the public, so the dam is as close as you get.

Below the dam the river rises and falls with the releases. Metro Vancouver warns that water let over Cleveland Dam can raise the Capilano fast, and a public warning system along the banks sounds and flashes alarms if a large release comes without notice. Metro Vancouver marks the park no swimming, and some of its trails run beside sheer drops on unstable slopes.

#### Where can you see the Capilano canyon for free?

Go to [Capilano River Regional Park](/sights/capilano-river-regional-park), which Metro Vancouver runs along the canyon below the dam. Stand on top of Cleveland Dam for the view north up Capilano Lake to the Lions on a clear day. The Second Canyon Viewpoint Trail drops below the dam to look back up at its face, and the path is wide and firm enough for a wheelchair. The Coho Loop Trail makes a 1 km circuit over the Cable Pool and Pipeline bridges with views straight down into the canyon.

The salmon still come back up this river. Fisheries and Oceans Canada gives adult coho from June to November and chinook in [October and November](/events/capilano-salmon-run), and steelhead in March and April. The Capilano River Hatchery inside the park has been closed to visitors for construction since 1 October 2026, and Metro Vancouver is building a new viewing platform at Cable Pool, so expect delays on the Coho Loop this fall. Metro Vancouver opens the park from 7 am to 6 pm from 3 November to 31 December 2026.

#### What does Capilano Suspension Bridge Park show you of the canyon?

The paid park downstream of the dam puts you over the canyon and up against its walls. A bridge has crossed here since 1889, and today's span at [Capilano Suspension Bridge Park](/sights/capilano-suspension-bridge-park) runs 137 metres and hangs 70 metres above the Capilano River. Cliffwalk clings to the granite wall for 213 metres and stands about 90 metres above the canyon floor at its highest. Treetops Adventure strings seven small bridges between platforms up to 33 metres above the forest floor.

An adult pays $76.95 online in 2026 plus GST, or $79.95 at the window, and one timed ticket covers the whole park. The park puts an average visit at two to two and a half hours. From 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 [Canyon Lights](/events/canyon-lights) hangs lights across the canyon from the bridge up into the forest, and the park opens from 11 am to 9 pm every day except Christmas. [Bus 236](/getting-around/bus-236-grouse-mountain) from Bay 6 at Lonsdale Quay stops at the gate about 18 to 20 minutes in, and the park's free shuttle runs from Canada Place all year.

Our [comparison of the two bridges](/guides/capilano-suspension-bridge-or-lynn-canyon) sets the prices and the ways there side by side.

#### Quick answers

##### Is the Capilano canyon made by a glacier or a river?

The Capilano River cut its canyon into granite bedrock, according to the Geological Survey of Canada. Capilano Lake fills the valley upstream behind Cleveland Dam, which Metro Vancouver dates to 1954.

##### How was Lynn Canyon formed?

Lynn Canyon likely began as a crack in the ground when the glaciers moved off the North Shore mountains, the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre says. Lynn Creek has eroded the rock at less than a centimetre a year over the last ten thousand years, mostly in winter floods.

##### Can you swim in Lynn Canyon or the Capilano River?

No. Metro Vancouver marks Capilano River Regional Park no swimming because releases from Cleveland Dam raise the river fast. The District of North Vancouver says more than 40 people have died in Lynn Canyon in 50 years and that its water is cold enough for hypothermia even in summer.

##### When do salmon run up the Capilano River?

Adult coho return up the Capilano River from June to November and chinook in October and November, by Fisheries and Oceans Canada's dates. Steelhead come back in March and April.

### How do you spend a day on West Vancouver's Marine Drive between Ambleside and Horseshoe Bay?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/west-vancouver-along-marine-drive
Updated: 2026-10-17
Marine Drive follows West Vancouver's shore for about 15 km from Ambleside to the Horseshoe Bay ferries, and one bus route runs the whole way.

Start on the sand at Ambleside in the morning and work west along Marine Drive, past Dundarave and Lighthouse Park, to fish and chips at Horseshoe Bay before the bus home or a ferry out. TransLink's 250 covers the whole road from downtown Vancouver. The trips signed Horseshoe Bay reach the ferry terminal 54 minutes after leaving Georgia at Richards at weekday middays, on the timetable effective 7 September 2026. Build the day around that bus. Trips signed Dundarave turn back at 25th Street, and West Van charges $5.08 an hour to park at Lighthouse Park and Whytecliff Park all year, taxes included, with no day rate.

We built this from North Van Guide's files on twelve West Van places, each read from its operator's own pages on 16 and 17 October 2026. Nobody walked the road or ate a meal for this piece. Menu prices come from 2026 menus and sit before tax. The distances along Marine Drive are our own, measured on the road's track from the corner of 13th Street in Ambleside.

The District of West Vancouver's home page acknowledges that the District stands on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation). Park Royal, on Ambleside's eastern edge, stands in the Squamish Nation community of Xwemélch'stn (Capilano IR 5).

#### Which stops line Marine Drive, and what does each one cost?

| Stop | Along Marine Drive | On the 250 from Georgia at Richards | Go for | What it costs | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ambleside](/towns/ambleside) | 0 km, at 13th Street | 20 minutes to Park Royal at weekday middays, then Ambleside's stops | The beach and the seawalk | Pay parking at Ambleside Park all year | The lots fill fast in good weather |
| [Dundarave](/towns/dundarave) | About 2.3 km | 30 minutes to 25th Street | The pier and a long lunch | The Beach House lunch prix fixe, $36 | Some 250 trips end here |
| [Lighthouse Park](/sights/lighthouse-park) | Beacon Lane, about 8 km | Trips signed Horseshoe Bay pass the turn-off | Old-growth forest and the Point Atkinson light | Free to walk in; parking $5.08 an hour | The small lot fills on fine days |
| [Horseshoe Bay](/towns/horseshoe-bay) | About 15 km | 54 minutes on trips signed Horseshoe Bay | Fish and chips and the ferries | One piece of cod and chips at Troll's, $22 | Troll's closes for good on 31 December 2027 |
| [Whytecliff Park](/sights/whytecliff-park) | About 2 km on foot past the terminal | Ride to the ferry terminal and walk | Diving and Howe Sound views | Free to enter; parking $5.08 an hour | The District shuts the lots when they fill |

#### Where should the morning start in Ambleside?

Begin at Ambleside Park at the foot of 13th Street, where the sand looks across the water to Stanley Park and the downtown towers. The washrooms beside the concession open every day from 7 am to 10 pm, and the Boat Shed concession serves daily. From the bottom of 18th Street the [Centennial Seawalk](https://web.archive.org/web/20250815112312/https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/centennial-seawalk) runs 1.7 km along the shore to Dundarave Park. Dogs walk it on a leash of two metres or less, two to a person, and a fenced path between 19th and 24th streets lets them run. West Van keeps dogs off its beaches all year.

Walk up 15th Street afterwards for [Patisserie Le Pont](/eat/patisserie-le-pont), where Makoto Yamaguchi makes bite-sized eclairs in flavours like houjicha and matcha. It suits anyone who likes French pastry with Japanese tea, and its puff pastry is ready by around 10 am. Check its Instagram before you make a special trip, because the newest dated post we found on its site was from November 2023. Every eclair on its allergen list contains nuts.

On a summer Sunday the [Ambleside Farmers Market](/markets/ambleside-farmers-market) fills the park from 9 am to 2 pm, and in 2026 it ran from 17 May to 13 September. Winter brings the Gatherwell beach sauna instead, which its operator says opens at Ambleside in mid-December. Bring two towels, because Gatherwell supplies none. On a wet day, walk up 17th Street to the West Vancouver Art Museum, open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm with admission by donation.

#### Where do you eat in Ambleside and Dundarave?

Book dinner in Ambleside, where two Italian rooms sit a block from the beach, and give Dundarave the long lunch beside its pier.

- [Fred's Ambleside](/eat/freds-ambleside) on Bellevue Avenue suits an early evening after the seawalk. Its aperitivo hour runs every day from 3 to 5 pm, when pastas drop to $15 and a glass of house wine costs $8, and walk-ins are welcome. The sandwich list stops at 3 pm, so a lunch visit has to land before then.
- [Carmelo's](/eat/carmelos) at 1448 Marine Drive suits a relaxed family dinner. Its wood-fired pizzas run from the $22 margherita to the $26 funghi, and dinner runs every night from 5 to 9 pm. Until 29 October 2026 the pizza station shuts on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so pick another night if pizza is why you came.
- [The Beach House](/eat/beach-house) at the foot of 25th Street fills a building that went up in 1912, right beside Dundarave Pier. The prix fixe costs $36 at lunch and $60 at dinner, and oysters cost $3.50 each on Tuesdays. Tables for four or fewer get a two-hour seating, and a group of five or more books by phone on 604-922-1414.
- [Temper Chocolate & Pastry](/eat/temper-chocolate-pastry) at 2409 Marine Drive sits right on the road, which makes it the coffee stop for cyclists. A butter croissant costs $4.95 and the kouign amann $3.95 on its 2026 menu. It shuts at 5 pm and all day on Mondays.

If the evening runs late, [Cactus Club Cafe Park Royal](/eat/cactus-club-cafe-park-royal) in the Village at Park Royal stays open to 11 pm from Sunday to Thursday and to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Its happy hour runs from 2 to 5 pm and again from 9 pm to close.

#### When is Lighthouse Park worth getting off the bus?

On a winter weekday morning, when the lot has room. The Dominion government set aside 185 acres of forest behind the light station in 1881, and the [District](https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/lighthouse-park) now counts about 75 hectares and calls the forest one of the remaining old-growth stands in the Lower Mainland. The trails are short, and some are rough enough that the District asks for good walking shoes or boots. Use the portable toilets in the lot before you set off, since there are none on the trails.

Contractor W.H. Rourke built the present Point Atkinson tower in 1912 from reinforced concrete. It rises 18.3 metres on six sides, and [Parks Canada](https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=87) lists it as a national historic site. The light station grounds stay closed to the public, so follow the trail map to the viewpoint that looks across to the tower. The park opens from 7 am to 10 pm, and its pay parking runs over the same hours. Dogs may run off leash on the trails except Birdsong Path. On the 250, only the trips signed Horseshoe Bay pass the Beacon Lane turn-off.

#### What waits at the end of the road in Horseshoe Bay?

Lunch and a ferry. [Troll's Restaurant](/eat/trolls-restaurant) at 6408 Bay Street has fried fish since Joe and Dorothy Troll opened it in 1946, and it suits anyone with an hour before a sailing. One piece of cod and chips costs $22 on the 2026 menu and two pieces of halibut $45, and breakfast starts at 8 am. The Troll family closes the restaurant on 31 December 2027, when its lease ends, and West Vancouver council approved a hotel for the corner in 2026. Phone 604-921-7755 before an evening visit, because closing time follows the foot traffic.

Sewell's Marina across the street has worked the bay since Dan Sewell Sr. arrived for the salmon fishing in the 1920s, and its Lookout coffee shop doubles as a tourist information desk. Ferries leave the terminal for Bowen Island, Langdale on the Sunshine Coast and Departure Bay in Nanaimo. Anyone driving onto a Departure Bay sailing has to book and pay ahead, since BC Ferries no longer sells drive-up fares on that route. For an early boat, the [Horseshoe Bay Motel](/stays/horseshoe-bay-motel) on Royal Avenue sits a minute's walk from the terminal, with rooms for two from $168 a night in 2026 before tax.

Walk about 2 km west if you have the afternoon. [Whytecliff Park](/sights/whytecliff-park) looks over Howe Sound to Whyte Island, and the water off it is a Saltwater Marine Protected Area where divers come for the rockfish and lingcod. The café in the park opens daily from 11 am to 7 pm. Dogs may run off leash in the part of the park east of Marine Drive.

#### How do you get home from Horseshoe Bay?

Take the 257 express, which reaches downtown by the highway in 39 minutes at weekday middays. On the timetable effective 7 September 2026 the last 257 leaves the terminal at 12:20 am on weeknights, 11:20 pm on Saturdays and 11:30 pm on Sundays. BC Ferries warns that transit may not be running when a late sailing lands, and a taxi stand waits at the terminal.

Cyclists can ride the [Marine Drive route](/routes/marine-drive-horseshoe-bay) out and back, about 15 km each way by our measurement, sharing the road with cars and the 250. Each bus carries two bikes on its front rack. An e-bike goes on the rack only if it weighs under 25 kg and you take the battery aboard with you, by [TransLink's rules](https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/bikes-on-transit).

West Van bans open fires and beach fires all year, and charcoal barbecues in its parks and on its beaches. Pack picnic food away in the parks, because BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed or attract dangerous wildlife such as bears and cougars.

#### Quick answers

##### How long does the 250 bus take from downtown Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay?

The 250 signed Horseshoe Bay takes 54 minutes from Georgia at Richards to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal at weekday middays, every 30 minutes, on TransLink's timetable effective 7 September 2026. The 257 express takes 39 minutes from Dunsmuir at Cambie by the highway.

##### How much does parking cost at Lighthouse Park and Whytecliff Park?

West Vancouver charges $5.08 an hour, taxes included, to park at Lighthouse Park and Whytecliff Park from 7 am to 10 pm every day of the year. The District offers no day rate at either park.

##### How long is the seawalk from Ambleside to Dundarave?

The Centennial Seawalk runs 1.7 km from the bottom of 18th Street in Ambleside to Dundarave Park in West Vancouver. Leashed dogs may walk it on a lead of two metres or less.

##### When does Troll's in Horseshoe Bay close?

Troll's Restaurant in Horseshoe Bay closes for good on 31 December 2027, when its lease ends. Until then it opens daily from 8 am to 7 pm.

### How does Vancouver's North Shore fit together between the mountains and the inlet?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/how-vancouvers-north-shore-fits-together
Updated: 2026-10-17
Every neighbourhood on Vancouver's North Shore sits on the same narrow shelf between Burrard Inlet and the mountains, and the rivers coming down off the slopes divide it into valleys. You cross it along the water and climb it up each valley.

Think of Vancouver's North Shore as a long shelf of neighbourhoods between Burrard Inlet and the mountains, cut into valleys by the rivers that run south off the slopes. The SeaBus lands you in the middle of it at [Lonsdale Quay](/sights/lonsdale-quay-market), and from there you travel along the water to reach a valley and up the valley to reach its mountain. Capilano and Grouse fill the valley west of Lonsdale, with Lynn Valley to the east. Deep Cove and Mount Seymour hold the far eastern end where Indian Arm opens. West Van runs from Park Royal out to Horseshoe Bay. Going up any valley means coming back down the same road, so plan one valley a day.

We put this map together from 28 of North Van Guide's own files across the five regions, with TransLink's fall 2026 timetables and the land managers' pages read on 16 and 17 October 2026. Nobody walked the route for this piece. The figures below are the ones those files print, and each region's page carries the detail.

The City of North Vancouver acknowledges its ground as the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and both Nations have communities along this shore today.

#### Which part of Vancouver's North Shore suits which day?

| Region | Start from | How you get there | What it's for | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lonsdale and the Shipyards](/regions/lonsdale) | Lonsdale Quay | SeaBus from Waterfront Station, 12 minutes | Food and the Shipyards | Lonsdale Avenue climbs about 260 metres from the water |
| [Capilano and Grouse](/regions/capilano-grouse) | Bay 6 at Lonsdale Quay | Bus 236, about 25 minutes to the Grouse base | Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Grouse Mountain | One road up and one road down |
| [Lynn Valley](/regions/lynn-valley) | Bay 2 at Lonsdale Quay | Bus 228, about 20 minutes to Lynn Valley Centre | A free canyon bridge and forest walks | Lynn Creek's pools are cold and dangerous |
| [Deep Cove and Mount Seymour](/regions/deep-cove-seymour) | Phibbs Exchange or Burrard Station | Bus 212 or 211 | Paddling Indian Arm and Quarry Rock | The last weekday through bus downtown leaves at 5:45 pm |
| [West Vancouver and Cypress](/regions/west-vancouver) | Georgia Street downtown or Park Royal | Bus 250 or the R2 | Beaches and the ferry village | Cypress sits 15 km up a mountain road |

#### Why does everything start at Lonsdale?

Lonsdale is where the boat comes in. The [SeaBus](/getting-around/seabus) crosses from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay in 12 minutes, with a boat every 15 minutes through the day and every 10 at weekday rush hours, and the bus exchange for the valleys stands beside the terminal. [Lower Lonsdale](/towns/lower-lonsdale) holds the market and the Shipyards, and all three of the City of North Vancouver's hotels stand there.

From the Quay, Lonsdale Avenue runs straight uphill. Lower Lonsdale gives way to [Central Lonsdale](/towns/central-lonsdale) at Keith Road, and Central Lonsdale is the heart of North Vancouver's Persian community. Past Highway 1 near 24th Street you're in [Upper Lonsdale](/towns/upper-lonsdale), which tops out at Rockland Road about 260 metres above the sea. The City hands over to the District of North Vancouver at 29th Street. Locals say North Van for both, and the line matters to you only when a parking sign or a rental rule depends on it.

#### How do the valleys line up from west to east?

Three rivers come down to the inlet between West Van and Indian Arm, and each one runs through a valley that a region now fills. The Capilano River runs below Grouse. Lynn Creek runs through Lynn Valley, and the Seymour River drains the next valley east. Metro Vancouver dammed the Capilano and the Seymour high up, and each of those two watersheds now supplies a third of the region's drinking water, by [Metro Vancouver's count](https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/watersheds-reservoirs). The reservoirs behind the dams are closed to the public. You see them from Cleveland Dam and from the trails in the [Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve](/trail-networks/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve).

[Capilano and Grouse](/regions/capilano-grouse) fill the westernmost of the three. [Bus 236](/getting-around/bus-236-grouse-mountain) climbs Capilano Road on the river's east bank, stops at [Capilano Suspension Bridge Park](/sights/capilano-suspension-bridge-park) about 18 to 20 minutes in and ends at the base of [Grouse Mountain](/sights/grouse-mountain). The Blue Grouse Gondola takes 5.5 minutes from there to the plateau, and the summit stands at 1,231 metres. [Edgemont Village](/towns/edgemont-village) is the low-rise high street on the same side of the river, and Cleveland Dam and the free [Capilano River Regional Park](/sights/capilano-river-regional-park) sit higher up the road.

[Lynn Valley](/towns/lynn-valley) takes its name from Sapper John Linn of the Royal Engineers, who built a house by the creek in 1869, and his surname picked up the misspelling early. The 228 from Bay 2 reaches the town centre at Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, and its Peters Road stop is the one for [Lynn Canyon Park](/sights/lynn-canyon-park). The bus line ends at Underwood Avenue and Evelyn Street, about 1.5 km from the entrance to Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, where Metro Vancouver gives the easy [Lynn Loop](/hikes/lynn-headwaters) 5.2 km and two hours return. East of the creek, the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve covers 5,668 hectares below the Seymour Reservoir, and its paved Seymour Valley Trailway runs 10 km up the valley. Every car has to be out of the lower gate on Lillooet Road by 5 pm from November to February.

#### What's at the eastern end?

Indian Arm opens north from Burrard Inlet at the eastern end, and [Deep Cove](/towns/deep-cove) sits at its mouth. BC Parks describes the shores of the arm as the core of Tsleil-Waututh traditional territory, and the Nation and the Province manage Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park up the arm together. BC Parks translates that name as Serpent's Land. Its campsite on North Twin Island sits 5.5 km up the arm from the village. On foot, the Baden-Powell Trail climbs out of Deep Cove to the granite lookout at [Quarry Rock](/hikes/quarry-rock), which Destination Vancouver puts at 4 km round trip with 100 metres of gain.

[Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park](/sights/whey-ah-wichen-cates-park) lies five minutes' drive west of the village. It is an ancestral village site of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and the District and the Nation have managed it together since 2001. [Parkgate](/towns/parkgate) handles the errands. Mount Seymour Road starts at the corner of its shopping plaza and climbs to the [Mount Seymour](/resorts/mount-seymour) ski area, whose runs spread between 935 and 1,265 metres, and in winter the resort's shuttle loads outside the community centre.

Buses take a while to reach this end. The [212](/getting-around/buses-to-lynn-canyon-and-deep-cove) reaches Gallant Avenue from Phibbs Exchange in 16 to 19 minutes. The 211 runs all the way from Burrard Station downtown in 45 to 57 minutes on the timetable effective 7 September 2026, and its last weekday through trip back leaves the village at 5:45 pm. Later buses stop at Phibbs, where you change.

#### Where does West Van begin?

West Van starts at Park Royal on Ambleside's eastern edge, and the shopping centre stands on the land of the Squamish Nation community of Xwemélch'stn (Capilano IR 5). From there the District of West Vancouver strings its villages along Marine Drive. [Ambleside](/towns/ambleside) has the sandy beach at the foot of 13th Street. The Centennial Seawalk runs 1.7 kilometres from 18th Street to [Dundarave](/towns/dundarave), where the pier stands at the foot of 25th Street. Farther west the road winds past [Lighthouse Park](/sights/lighthouse-park) and [Whytecliff Park](/sights/whytecliff-park) to [Horseshoe Bay](/towns/horseshoe-bay), where BC Ferries sails for Nanaimo and the Sunshine Coast. The 250 bus follows Marine Drive the whole way from Georgia Street.

West Van's mountain is [Cypress](/resorts/cypress-mountain). Its downhill area sits 15 km up Cypress Bowl Road from Highway 1 exit 8, and Mount Strachan tops out at 1,440 metres. Cypress requires winter tires on that road from 1 October to 30 April. Without a car you'd ride the private Cypress Coach Lines shuttle.

#### How do you cross from one valley to the next?

Come back down to the water and ride the R2. The [R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus](/getting-around/rapidbus-r2) runs along the shore from Park Royal through Lonsdale Quay to Phibbs Exchange every 6 to 12 minutes for most of the day, and since 7 September 2026 it carries on over the Second Narrows to Metrotown. A 10:00 am weekday bus from Park Royal reaches the Quay at 10:20 and Phibbs at 10:34. Phibbs is where the buses for Lynn Valley and Deep Cove start, and the 232 to Grouse leaves from there too. Every bus ride in Metro Vancouver costs a 1-zone fare, and a tap at Lonsdale Quay carries your SeaBus transfer for 90 minutes.

Drivers cross on Highway 1 along the slope above the water. The District of North Vancouver charges $3 an hour at Lynn Canyon, Deep Cove, Panorama Park and Cates Park only from 1 March to 31 October, so winter parking at those four is free.

#### What does every valley ask of you?

Each valley ends in forest that North Shore Rescue knows well. The team answers about 130 calls a year, and it asks everyone heading out to leave a trip plan and carry the ten essentials, with a light at the top of the list. Lack of light is the main reason its volunteers go looking for overdue hikers, so start early on a December day and expect your phone to lose signal under the trees. Black bears share the District's ravines, and BC's Wildlife Act makes it an offence to feed them.

#### Quick answers

##### What are the main areas of Vancouver's North Shore?

Vancouver's North Shore falls into five areas from a visitor's point of view: Lonsdale and the Shipyards in the middle, Capilano and Grouse to the west of it, Lynn Valley to the east, Deep Cove and Mount Seymour at the eastern end on Indian Arm, and West Vancouver and Cypress from Park Royal to Horseshoe Bay.

##### How do you get around Vancouver's North Shore without a car?

Ride the SeaBus 12 minutes to Lonsdale Quay, then take a TransLink bus up the valley you want: the 236 for Capilano and Grouse, the 228 for Lynn Valley, and the R2 along the waterfront to Park Royal or Phibbs Exchange for Deep Cove. Every bus ride costs a 1-zone fare.

##### Is North Vancouver one city or two?

North Vancouver is two municipalities. The City of North Vancouver takes in Lonsdale Avenue from the water up to 29th Street. The District of North Vancouver wraps around the City and includes Lynn Valley, Deep Cove, Edgemont Village and the slopes of Grouse and Seymour.

### Should you ski Whistler Blackcomb from North Vancouver as a day trip or stay the night?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/whistler-blackcomb-day-trip-or-overnight
Updated: 2026-10-17
A weekday day trip from Lonsdale Quay gives you about 11 hours in Whistler, starting with the 5:47 am SeaBus. One night in the Village turns that into two mountains, an evening and a second morning.

Stay one night if you can. A weekday day trip from North Vancouver works: the 5:47 am SeaBus and Epic Rides' 6:20 am coach put you in Whistler Village at 8:05 am, and the 7:00 pm coach home leaves you about 11 hours there. You still spend three and a half hours on the coach, and a Saturday start comes later, because the first weekend boats land too late for the first coach. Whistler Blackcomb's two mountains cover 3,307 hectares between them, and one night buys you the evening, a second morning on the lifts and a ride home at 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm.

We compared the two plans on the coach and SeaBus timetables posted for 2026/27, read on 16 October 2026, and on the lift prices Whistler Blackcomb's ticket page showed that day. Whistler Blackcomb prices every date on its own, so each ticket figure below names its date. The day-trip cost is our own sum, and the inputs sit beside it.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler [acknowledges](https://www.whistler.ca/about/shared-territories-lilwat-and-squamish-nations) that it stands on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). In June 2020 the two Nations, the Province, the municipality and Whistler Blackcomb signed a framework agreement on how they work together.

#### How do the day trip and the overnight compare?

| Plan | Leave North Vancouver | Time in Whistler | Getting there and back in 2026/27 | Suits | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday day trip | 5:47 am SeaBus, then Epic Rides at 6:20 am | 8:05 am to the 7:00 pm coach | $52.60 for the coach and two SeaBus crossings, by our sum | Early risers with one free day | Three and a half hours on the coach in one day |
| Weekend day trip | 6:02 am SeaBus on Saturdays for the 8:00 am coach, or 8:02 am on Sundays for the 9:00 am | From 9:45 am or 10:45 am to the 7:00 pm coach | $51.00 for the coach and two weekend crossings, by our sum | Skiers tied to a weekend | Up to 2 hours 40 minutes less in Whistler |
| One night in Whistler Village | Any coach the afternoon before, such as the 4:00 pm | An evening and a full second day | The same $44 coach return, plus the room | Anyone who wants two mountains | Village hotels quote live rates, and some charge the stay weeks ahead |
| Driving | Whenever you like | Set by your own clock | Village Day Lots cost $19.50 a day in 2025/26 | Groups who split the car | Winter tires from 1 October to 31 March, and the 2026/27 parking rules weren't posted |

#### How does a day trip from North Vancouver run?

On a weekday, take the 5:47 am SeaBus from Lonsdale Quay, which lands at Waterfront at 5:59 am, and walk 846 metres to the Melville Street door of the Hyatt above Burrard Station. The OpenStreetMap routing engine gives that walk 11 minutes, so you reach Epic Rides' 6:20 am coach with time in hand. It runs non-stop to the Gateway Loop beside the Whistler Visitor Centre and arrives at 8:05 am. The last daily coach home leaves at 7:00 pm and reaches Burrard at 8:45 pm, and on Fridays a 9:00 pm coach runs too. The SeaBus runs until 1:22 am from Waterfront from Monday to Saturday.

Weekends start later. The first Saturday boat lands at 6:14 am, six minutes before the 6:20 am coach leaves, so plan on the 8:00 am coach, which runs from Friday to Sunday for most of the season and arrives at 9:45 am. On Sundays the first SeaBus lands at 8:14 am, in time for the 9:00 am coach. YVR Skylynx gives a later ride home from Friday to Sunday, when its last Standard coach leaves Whistler at 8:00 pm.

Watch opening week. Whistler Blackcomb targets Friday 20 November 2026 for opening day, conditions permitting, and Epic Rides posts no buses at all from 20 to 26 November. Skylynx covers that week from Melville Street, with its first Standard coach at 6:00 am from 22 November, a time the first SeaBus can't reach. Our [car-free Whistler guide](/guides/whistler-day-trip-without-a-car) sets out every coach in detail.

#### What does one day on the mountain cost?

On a January Tuesday, about $283 from Lonsdale Quay if you buy the lift ticket online ahead, by our sum. Whistler Blackcomb's [ticket page](https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx) showed an adult price of $219 online for Tuesday 19 January 2027 when we read it on 16 October 2026, against $317 at the window on the day. The resort posts its prices before GST, so 5% brings the online ticket to $229.95. Add the $44 Epic Rides return and $8.60 for the SeaBus, at $5.10 in the morning and $3.50 after 6:30 pm, and the day comes to $282.55. Bought at the window, the same day comes to $385.45. Epic Rides doesn't say whether GST sits inside its fare, and transit fares carry none.

Dates move the price a long way. An adult window ticket cost $238 on opening day and $367 on the peak dates of 28 December 2026 and 13 February 2027, and the online prices on those days were $202 and $265. Peak dates for 2026/27 fall on 27 and 28 November, 26 to 31 December, 16 January and 13 and 14 February. Booking four or more weeks ahead saves the most, and an unused ticket refunds if you ask before 5 pm on its last day. Whistler Blackcomb also caps the tickets it sells each day, and it says popular days sell out.

#### What does a night in Whistler add?

The evening and a second morning. Bar Oso on Village Square opens at 4:30 pm for Spanish small plates, and Araxi next door starts dinner at 5:00 pm on weekdays and 4:30 pm at weekends, so you can eat without watching the 7:00 pm coach. Next morning, Whistler Blackcomb's First Tracks Early Access lets riders upload the Whistler Village Gondola between 7:30 am and 8:00 am, before the 6:20 am coach from Burrard Station has pulled in. The resort offers no night skiing, so the evening belongs to the Village.

Off the snow, a second day opens up the [Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre](/sights/squamish-lilwat-cultural-centre) at 4584 Blackcomb Way, where the two Nations tell their own story. Adult admission costs $25 plus GST in 2026, and from 6 November to 31 December 2026 it opens Wednesday to Sunday only while its café and gift shop are refreshed. The [Audain Art Museum](/sights/audain-art-museum) opens Thursday to Monday from 11 am to 6 pm for $22 plus GST, a good fit for a storm day.

For the bed, [Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside](/stays/pan-pacific-whistler-mountainside) stands on Skier's Plaza at the foot of the gondolas, and [Pangea Pod Hotel](/stays/pangea-pod-hotel) rents adults a private pod a short walk away. [Nita Lake Lodge](/stays/nita-lake-lodge) in Creekside sits beside its own gondola up Whistler Mountain, 5 km south of the Village. Our piece on [sleeping up the Sea to Sky](/journal/sleeping-up-the-sea-to-sky) compares them with the coaches home.

#### Which ticket or pass makes sense for more than one day?

For two to four days, price the resort's own Day Pass and the Epic Day Pass against the dated tickets. Whistler Blackcomb's Day Pass sells 1 to 10 days for the season, from $160 for one day that leaves out the peak dates. Vail's [Epic Day Pass](/lift-passes/epic-day-pass) covers Whistler only on its All Resorts tier, where one day cost US$147 and four days US$481 for anyone 13 or older on 16 October 2026, without peak dates. Canadian and Washington State residents can price Whistler Blackcomb's EDGE Card first, which Vail's August release put at CA$90 a day and up.

The full [Epic Pass](/lift-passes/epic-pass) gives unlimited days at Whistler Blackcomb with no blackout dates, and it cost US$1,169 for an adult aged 31 or over on 16 October 2026. Vail posts no Canadian price, so your card's exchange rate sets the bill. Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour take no Vail passes, so the North Vancouver hills each need a ticket of their own.

#### Should you drive to Whistler instead?

Only with legal winter tires and a plan for parking. The OpenStreetMap routing engine gives 122.1 km and 121 minutes from Waterfront Station to Whistler Village in free-flowing traffic, and Whistler Blackcomb puts the drive from Vancouver at about 2 hours. From 1 October to 31 March Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay is a signed winter tire route, and police run random tire checks at the Alice Lake turnoff. In 2025/26 the municipal Village Day Lots 1 to 3 cost $19.50 a day for a standard vehicle, and the resort had not posted its 2026/27 parking rules on 16 October 2026.

Driving up from Washington, reset your watch. British Columbia stays on UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026, so BC runs an hour ahead of Washington from November to mid-March.

#### What should you know about the mountain itself?

Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain stand side by side with more than 200 marked runs and a published vertical of 1,609 m, and the [Peak 2 Peak Gondola](/sights/peak-2-peak-gondola) links them across 4.4 km in about 11 minutes. Beginners start in the Emerald Zone on Whistler or the Catskinner Zone on Blackcomb. Past the ski area boundary the ground is neither controlled nor patrolled, and Whistler Blackcomb sells its backcountry ticket only to riders carrying a transceiver they can show they know how to use, along with a probe, a shovel, skins and a phone. Save the ski patrol's on-hill emergency number, 604-935-5555, before you head up.

#### Quick answers

##### Can you ski Whistler Blackcomb as a day trip from North Vancouver?

Yes, best on a weekday. The 5:47 am SeaBus from Lonsdale Quay connects with Epic Rides' 6:20 am coach from Burrard Station, which reaches Whistler Village at 8:05 am, and the last daily coach home leaves Whistler at 7:00 pm on the 2026/27 winter timetable.

##### How much does a day at Whistler Blackcomb cost from North Vancouver?

A weekday at Whistler Blackcomb from Lonsdale Quay came to $282.55 by our sum for Tuesday 19 January 2027, using the $219 online adult lift ticket with 5% GST, the $44 Epic Rides return and $8.60 for two SeaBus crossings. The same day with a $317 window ticket came to $385.45.

##### Does the Epic Pass work at Grouse Mountain, Cypress or Mount Seymour?

No. The 2026/27 Epic Pass covers Whistler Blackcomb, and none of the three ski hills on Vancouver's North Shore takes it. Cypress Mountain takes the Ikon Pass, and Grouse Mountain is one of Ikon's Bonus Mountains.

##### When does Whistler Blackcomb open for 2026/27?

Whistler Blackcomb targets Friday 20 November 2026 for opening day, conditions permitting. Epic Rides posts no coaches from 20 to 26 November 2026, so YVR Skylynx is the coach for opening week.

### What can you do on Vancouver's North Shore mountains after dark?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/north-shore-hills-after-dark
Updated: 2026-10-17
All three local hills switch on their lights once the snow comes, and two of them give non-skiers a reason to ride up at night as well. Your ride home decides which one suits the evening.

Each of Vancouver's North Shore hills lights its slopes for night skiing in winter, and the evening you get depends on which one you ride. [Cypress Mountain](/resorts/cypress-mountain) lights the most runs and adds lit cross-country trails and a lantern walk to an old lodge for anyone who doesn't ski downhill. [Grouse Mountain](/resorts/grouse-mountain) is the one you reach by SeaBus and bus, and from late November it puts Santa's Workshop on top beside a lit loop around Blue Grouse Lake. [Mount Seymour](/resorts/mount-seymour) keeps its evenings for skiers and park riders. Getting home shapes the plan more than the terrain does, because Grouse is the only one of the three with a public bus at the door.

We drew this from each operator's own pages and TransLink's fall 2026 timetable, read on 16 October 2026. None of the three had opened for 2026/27 by then, and Grouse and Mount Seymour hadn't posted their 2026/27 night hours or prices, so the lines below say which season a figure comes from. We didn't ride any of them for this piece. Our [night skiing guide](/guides/night-skiing-on-vancouvers-north-shore) sets the tickets and lift hours side by side.

#### Which hill lights the most terrain?

Cypress does. Its February 2026 stats page listed 21 night runs across Black Mountain and Mount Strachan, and the chairs turn from 5 pm to 10 pm every night of the regular season. An adult Night Owl ticket costs $75 for 2026/27 plus tax. Grouse lists 15 night runs among its 33, and Mount Seymour counts 13 with its four lit terrain parks among them. On the 2025/26 timetable Seymour's lifts ran until 9:30 pm, and on a January 2026 weekday Grouse's chairs stopped at 9 pm.

#### What does Cypress offer after dark besides the chairs?

Cypress runs the Hollyburn Nordic Area two kilometres short of its downhill area on Cypress Bowl Road. It lights 7.5 km of its groomed track, and it calls its 12 lit trails the only night cross-country skiing on Vancouver's North Shore. A trail ticket for a full day or an evening costs $38 online for 2026/27 plus tax, and the rental shop and the Nordic Cafe stand at the trailhead.

For snowshoers, [Lights of Hollyburn](https://www.cypressmountain.com/winter-activities/lights-of-hollyburn) follows a lit trail of about 1 km through old-growth forest to Hollyburn Lodge by First Lake and comes back on a second lit trail. Book a time slot and arrive 15 minutes before it, as Cypress asks. Swedish-born Rudolph Verne and his friends opened the Hollyburn Ski Camp on this spot in January 1927. The old lodge came down in 2015, and its replacement went up on the same site in the same shape and opened on 15 January 2017. Cypress keeps dogs off every ski and snowshoe trail.

The drive is the work. Cypress requires winter tires on Cypress Bowl Road from 1 October to 30 April, and the downhill area sits 15 km up from Highway 1 exit 8. The Cypress Coach Lines shuttle picks up downtown at the Vancouver Art Gallery and on the North Shore at Lonsdale Quay and Park Royal, and its fares page prices an adult return at $35 plus GST and a fee it doesn't name. Its 2026/27 timetable wasn't posted by 16 October 2026, so check the last bus down before you buy a night ticket.

#### Why does Grouse suit an evening without a car?

The bus runs late. Ride the [SeaBus](/getting-around/seabus) 12 minutes to Lonsdale Quay and take [bus 236](/getting-around/bus-236-grouse-mountain) from Bay 6 to the base in about 25 minutes. The Blue Grouse Gondola makes the climb to the plateau in 5.5 minutes, and Guest Services takes $10 off a ticket for anyone who arrives by transit. On weekdays the last 236 leaves the base at 12:34 am, and on Saturdays at 12:32 am. Sundays and holidays end at 10:32 pm, which is the bus to watch.

Non-skiers ride up on a Mountain Admission ticket, which cost an adult $89 in 2026. After dark the [Light Walk](/sights/grouse-mountain) starts at a light tunnel beside the Skating Pond and loops Blue Grouse Lake at no extra charge, and Grouse suggests snowshoes or cleats on its slippery paths. Skates rented for $10 for adults and $6 for children in 2025/26, and in January 2026 the pond stayed open until 8 pm. Grouse says its guided snowshoe tours return for 2026/27 with full moon and new moon outings on select dates.

From 20 November to 24 December 2026, [Peak of Christmas](/events/peak-of-christmas) puts Santa's Workshop on top, and Elf Headquarters opens from 10 am to 8 pm daily. Mountain Admission, a pass or a ski ticket covers the programme. Sleigh rides leave from behind the workshop once the snow is deep enough. The Red Skyride has been closed since 28 September 2026 for new cabins, so the gondola carries everyone this winter.

Grouse acknowledges that the mountain stands on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

#### Who should spend the evening at Mount Seymour?

Park riders and learners. Seymour lights its four terrain parks and their more than 30 features, and it rates 40% of its terrain novice. Strong all-mountain skiers run out of new ground fast on 330 metres of vertical.

Seymour's other winter activities keep daytime hours. Its Discovery Snowshoe Trails to Goldie and Flower lakes are unlit and close near sunset, and in 2025/26 the tube park and toboggan park ran from 10 am to 4 pm. Book your ticket in Mt Seymour's own online store, since it voids tickets bought anywhere else, and on weekends and holidays pick "arriving by car" if you'll drive, because attendants turn away cars without that ticket or a reservation.

Plan the way down before you go up. Mt Seymour closes Mount Seymour Road at the gatehouse from 10 pm to 7 am every day from November 2026 to April 2027, and winter tires are required on it from 1 October to 31 March. The resort's own shuttle leaves from [Parkgate](/towns/parkgate) Community Centre and from across the street from Rupert SkyTrain Station, and a return seat cost $10 and $15 in 2025/26. Mt Seymour reports Uber drivers turning down pickups at the ski area.

#### When do the lights come on for 2026/27?

With the first good snow. Mt Seymour anticipates opening on [11 December 2026](/events/mount-seymour-opening). OnTheSnow projects [28 November 2026](/events/cypress-mountain-opening) for Cypress and [18 December 2026](/events/grouse-mountain-opening) for Grouse, and those dates stay projections until each hill posts its own. Hollyburn's trails open once there's enough snow.

British Columbia stays on UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026, so winter sunsets come about an hour later by the clock than in past winters. BC also runs an hour ahead of Washington from November until mid-March. When Cypress stops its chairs at 10 pm, it's 9 pm in Seattle.

Past each ski area boundary you're in the backcountry. North Shore Rescue asks anyone heading out there to leave a trip plan and carry the ten essentials, with a headlamp at the top of the list. Read Avalanche Canada's forecast before you go.

#### Quick answers

##### Can you go up Grouse Mountain at night without skiing?

Yes. Grouse Mountain sells a Mountain Admission ticket for the Blue Grouse Gondola and the winter activities on top, at $89 for an adult in 2026. After dark the Light Walk loops Blue Grouse Lake at no extra charge.

##### Is there night cross-country skiing near Vancouver?

Yes. Cypress Mountain lights 7.5 km of groomed trail at the Hollyburn Nordic Area, 13 km up Cypress Bowl Road in West Vancouver. An evening trail ticket costs $38 online for 2026/27 plus tax.

##### What time is the last bus down from Grouse Mountain?

The last bus 236 leaves the Grouse Mountain base at 12:34 am on weekdays and 12:32 am on Saturdays on TransLink's fall 2026 timetable. On Sundays and holidays it leaves at 10:32 pm.

##### Can you drive down Mount Seymour Road late at night?

No. Mt Seymour closes Mount Seymour Road at the gatehouse from 10 pm to 7 am every day from November 2026 to April 2027, so drive down before 10 pm.

### What was the Burrard Dry Dock at the foot of Lonsdale, and what stands on the Shipyards now?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/the-shipyards-and-the-burrard-dry-dock
Updated: 2026-10-17
For most of the 20th century the foot of Lonsdale built ships. The City of North Vancouver kept the yard's frames, piers and one crane and built a public waterfront around them.

The Shipyards east of Lonsdale Quay stand on the ground of the Wallace Shipyards, which Alfred Wallace moved here in 1906 and which built ships through both world wars as the Burrard Dry Dock Company until the yard closed in 1992. The City of North Vancouver kept the steel frames and one yellow crane, and around them it built a public waterfront where a covered rink now sits beside the city's museum. Most of it costs nothing. MONOVA charges $15 for an adult in 2026, and the museum and the gallery both close on Mondays and Tuesdays, so time a visit for later in the week.

We built this from Parks Canada's page on the yard, the yard's entry on the Canadian Register of Historic Places and the City's own history of the Shipyards, read on 17 October 2026, together with North Van Guide's files on the places that stand there now. The history comes from those sources as they tell it. Prices and hours come from each operator's 2026 pages.

The City of North Vancouver acknowledges this ground as the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

#### What can you see on the old yard today?

| Place | What it is | Open | Cost in 2026 | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipbuilders' Square and the crane | The plaza under the yard's restored crane | Open public space all year | Free | The night market fills it only on summer Fridays |
| [Shipyards Skate Plaza](/events/shipyards-skate-plaza) | A covered rink of 12,000 square feet | From late November 2026, daily | Free in your own skates; rentals $8 adults, $5.50 kids | The ice shuts for half an hour at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 pm |
| [MONOVA](/sights/monova) | The Museum of North Vancouver at 115 West Esplanade | Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, to 8 pm on Thursdays | $15 adults, pay what you can on Thursday evenings | Closed Mondays and Tuesdays |
| [The Polygon Gallery](/sights/polygon-gallery) | A photography gallery in a building finished in 2017 | Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, to 9 pm on Thursdays | By donation | Closed Mondays and Tuesdays |
| Burrard Dry Dock Pier | The yard's long pier, now on the Spirit Trail | Open public space | Free | Wind comes in cold off the water |

#### Who built ships at the foot of Lonsdale?

Alfred Wallace did, and then his sons. [Parks Canada](https://parks.canada.ca/culture/cseh-twih/20269) says Wallace left England for Vancouver in 1891 and began a one-man shipbuilding and repair business on False Creek in 1894. He incorporated it as the Wallace Shipyards Company in 1905 and set up a new yard on the north shore of Burrard Inlet the next year. In the First World War the company built steel cargo ships for the Imperial Munitions Board. It added a dry dock in 1921 and took the name Burrard Dry Dock, and by 1929 it was the largest shipyard in British Columbia.

The yard built the RCMP schooner St. Roch in 1928 as a supply ship for the Arctic detachments. The [Canadian Register](https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=2443) records that in 1944 it became the first ship to sail the Northwest Passage in both directions, and the City says it now sits at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Alfred Wallace died in 1929 and left the company to his sons Clarence and Hubert.

#### What did the yard build in the Second World War?

More large cargo ships than any other yard in Canada. Between 1940 and 1946, by Parks Canada's count, the company built 126 ships for the war effort, and 109 of them were 10,000-ton steel vessels that took about 100 days each. [The City](https://www.cnv.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards/About-The-Shipyards) puts those 109 among the 312 Victory Ships made in Canada. The yard became the largest employer of shipyard labour in BC, and North Vancouver laid out whole subdivisions to house the workers.

The workforce grew from about 200 men to about 12,000 men and a thousand women. Parks Canada says the women did the same shipbuilding work as the men for equal pay after 1942, and every one of them lost her job when the war ended. Clarence Wallace was made a Commander of the British Empire for the yard's war work, and from 1950 to 1955 he served as the first Lieutenant Governor born in British Columbia.

#### Why did the yard close?

Orders fell away after the 1950s. The company repaired 4,001 vessels between 1951 and 1961 and built ships for the Royal Canadian Navy and the provincial government, then went into decline. Parks Canada calls 1971 its worst year, with no shipbuilding orders at all. The Wallace family sold the yard, and it ran as Burrard-Yarrows and then Versatile Pacific Shipyards. The Canadian Register says the Coast Guard icebreaker George R. Pearkes went down the ways in 1986, and the cancelled contract for the icebreaker Polar 8 in 1990 dealt the company its final blow. It closed in 1992.

The Government of Canada designated shipbuilding at the Burrard Dry Dock a national historic event on 5 March 2004. The yard's eastern end never stopped working, and the Vancouver Drydock Company still runs its Panamax dry dock there.

#### What survives from the shipyard?

The bones of it. When the Canadian Register listed the site in 2005 it counted the structural frames of five large buildings, two piers, a concrete storage building, the work yards and two historic cranes. The bare steel frames stand at right angles to the water, and the register reads that layout as the mark of the shipbuilding they once housed.

Only one crane stands over Shipbuilders' Square now. Pinnacle International restored it and moved it there in 1998 at the City's direction, the [North Shore News](https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/crane-kicked-from-city-of-north-vancouver-waterfront-3012009) reported, and on 27 May 2015 council let the developer scrap the second crane in exchange for $500,000. The night market's organizers have named the survivor Colby. The 2005 register entry also placed the stern of the Victory ship Flamborough Head inside one of the buildings, and a heritage advocate told council in 2015 that it had gone to the scrapyard.

Walk out along Burrard Dry Dock Pier for the best look at the yard's layout. The City's 2013 Heritage Register dates this 700-foot pier to 1925, and the [Spirit Trail](/routes/north-shore-spirit-trail) passes the head of it, with a detour to the end that the City suggests.

#### What stands on the yard now?

A public waterfront that the City and Quay Management Corp finished in July 2019. The [Skate Plaza](/sights/shipyards) covers 12,000 square feet under a roof and holds up to 300 skaters, and the City calls it the largest outdoor rink in the region. Curved lines under the ice trace the hulls of the ships once cut on this spot. Heat taken from the ice system warms the buildings around it, and in summer the 8,000 square feet beside the rink become a splash park. The City reopens the rink in late November 2026. Skating costs nothing in your own skates, and the rental desk stops at 7:30 pm.

Go to [MONOVA](/sights/monova) for the people who worked here. Its 60-minute walking tour of the Shipyards District follows the Burrard Dry Dock's workers through the Second World War, and its main gallery traces North Vancouver from the people who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. On Thursdays it stays open to 8 pm and admission is pay what you can, and Indigenous visitors who self-identify get in free.

[The Polygon Gallery](/sights/polygon-gallery) moved into its mirrored building on the water in 2017 after 40 years as Presentation House Gallery, and the building won a Governor General's Medal. Admission is by donation every day it opens. The Lind Biennial fills it from 27 November 2026 to 31 January 2027.

Two hotels stand on Victory Ship Way. The [Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier](/stays/pinnacle-hotel-at-the-pier) has a heated 25-metre indoor pool, and the [Seaside Hotel](/stays/seaside-hotel) has 71 rooms and a spa. For the restaurants and taprooms around the square, read our [walk from the Quay to the Shipyards](/journal/lower-lonsdale-from-the-quay-to-the-shipyards).

#### When does the Shipyards fill up?

On summer Fridays and in December. The [Shipyards Night Market](/markets/shipyards-night-market) ran on 18 Fridays from 15 May to 11 September 2026, from 3 pm to 10 pm, and its organizers count 6,000 to 10,000 people on a typical night. From 27 November to 24 December 2026 the [Shipyards Christmas Market](/markets/shipyards-christmas-market) puts more than 90 wooden chalets in Shipbuilders' Square, with free entry and the rink inside it.

The City's [Spirit of the Season Festival](/events/spirit-of-the-season-festival) lights the holiday tree at the foot of Lonsdale on a Saturday in late November, and the City had not set the 2026 date by 16 October. At the 2025 festival the Tsleil-Waututh Nation opened the evening with a welcome and song, and the Squamish Nation followed with its welcome and the Eagle Song Dancers. The SeaBus from Waterfront Station takes 12 minutes, and the Shipyards is less than a five-minute walk from the terminal.

#### Quick answers

##### When did the Burrard Dry Dock close?

The Burrard Dry Dock in North Vancouver closed in 1992, by Parks Canada's account, after running as Burrard-Yarrows and Versatile Pacific Shipyards. The Vancouver Drydock Company still operates a dry dock at the eastern end of the old site.

##### How many ships did the Burrard Dry Dock build in the Second World War?

The Burrard Dry Dock built 126 ships between 1940 and 1946, Parks Canada says, and 109 of them were 10,000-ton cargo ships, more than any other Canadian yard built.

##### Is skating at the Shipyards free?

Yes. Skating at the Shipyards Skate Plaza in North Vancouver is free in your own skates, and rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids in the 2026/27 season. The City reopens the rink in late November 2026.

##### How much does MONOVA cost?

MONOVA, the Museum of North Vancouver at the Shipyards, charges $15 for an adult in 2026. Admission is pay what you can on Thursday evenings, when the museum stays open until 8 pm.

### Where do you eat and drink in Deep Cove and on the Seymour side of North Vancouver?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/eating-in-deep-cove-and-the-seymour-side
Updated: 2026-10-17
Deep Cove's kitchens line one short street above the water, and most of them close by late afternoon. Plan the day around a doughnut at 6 am and the last through bus at 5:45 pm.

Eat breakfast and lunch on Gallant Avenue in Deep Cove, where Honey Doughnuts opens at 6 am every day and two sandwich and taco counters sit a few doors from it, and book dinner at Arms Reach Bistro on the water, which serves until 9 pm. Watch the clock, because Deep Cove keeps early hours. Honey's shuts at 5 pm, and the last weekday 211 through to downtown Vancouver leaves the village at 5:45 pm. For a pint after that, Bridge Brewing pours until 10 pm or later at its Charlotte Road taproom, about 10 minutes on foot from Phibbs Exchange, where the Deep Cove buses meet the R2.

We drew this from North Van Guide's files on Deep Cove and on the three Gallant Avenue places we keep full records on, each read from the business's own site and menu on 16 and 17 October 2026, and from Bridge Brewing's own page for its Charlotte taproom, read on 17 October. Nobody ate or drank anything for this piece. Prices are the ones each menu printed in 2026, before tax, and where a place publishes none we say so.

The District of North Vancouver acknowledges the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) as the original peoples of the unceded lands it sits on. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation's own page centres its community on səlilwət (Burrard Inlet) between Maplewood Flats and Deep Cove.

#### Which places should you know about, and when do they open?

| Place | Where | Hours | What to order | Price | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Honey Doughnuts & Goodies](/eat/honey-doughnuts-goodies) | 4373 Gallant Avenue | 6 am to 5 pm daily, breakfast until 4 pm | The original honey doughnut | The menu prints no prices; Daily Hive paid $3.75 a doughnut in August 2025 | Expect a line |
| [Dip Co Delights](/eat/dip-co-delights) | 4381 Gallant Avenue | 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday to Sunday | The Marseille on Focabari bread | The site prints no prices | Closed for a break until 23 October 2026, and it stops when the bread runs out |
| Deepwater Micro Eatery | 4369 Gallant Avenue | Our file holds no hours | Tacos with a can of beer or cider | Our file holds no prices | Pickup only |
| [Arms Reach Bistro](/eat/arms-reach-bistro) | 4390 Gallant Avenue | Noon to 9 pm weekdays, 11 am to 9 pm at weekends | Pan-roasted BC lingcod | Mains $36 to $43 | Patio seats can't be booked |
| Bridge Brewing, Charlotte | 1448 Charlotte Road, Lower Lynn | 11 am to 10 pm Sunday to Thursday, to 11 pm Friday and Saturday | Three tacos and a flight | We didn't record its prices | It sits back toward the bridge, about 10 minutes' walk from Phibbs Exchange |

#### Where do you start the day in Deep Cove?

At [Honey Doughnuts & Goodies](/eat/honey-doughnuts-goodies), which has made its doughnuts on Gallant Avenue since 1996 and now belongs to Ashak and Ashifa Saferali. It suits early hikers and anyone coming down off Quarry Rock, since it opens at 6 am and stays open to 5 pm every day, holidays included. Ask for the original honey doughnut. When [Daily Hive](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/honeys-doughnuts-vancouver) visited in August 2025 its writer described a cake doughnut soaked in honey, served still warm, and paid $3.75 for it, or $4.50 for a specialty flavour like maple-bacon. Breakfast plates run until 4 pm, and sandwiches go on the shop's own potato bread, which the menu says is vegan.

The drawback is the queue. Daily Hive called waiting in line a constant at Honey's, so come early or carry a box of six or twelve down to Deep Cove Park. The shop closes only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Espresso comes from JJ Bean.

#### Where do you buy a picnic lunch?

A few doors along at [Dip Co Delights](/eat/dip-co-delights), 4381 Gallant Avenue, where the Daniali family bakes Focabari every morning, a bread they created during the pandemic as a cross between Italian focaccia and Persian barbari. It suits a picnic on the beach, because the sandwiches run big and travel well. The Marseille layers roast turkey with French brie and the house berry sauce, and the shop calls it its most popular. Vegetarians can order the Mezze, and the Fusion is vegan.

Mind the calendar. Dip Co opens only from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, and it closes early on days the bread sells out. The family took a break from 5 to 22 October 2026, and the site says it reopens on Friday 23 October.

Deepwater Micro Eatery at 4369 Gallant Avenue is the third counter on the block. It sells tacos and burgers for pickup, and its online menu carries beer and cider in cans. Our file holds no hours or prices for it, so check [its ordering page](https://deepwatermicroeatery.ca) before you count on it.

#### Where can you sit down for dinner by the water?

Book [Arms Reach Bistro](/eat/arms-reach-bistro), the sit-down room on the water that our files list in the village. Alistair Knox and chef Erick Kauko opened it in 2004, and it suits a long lunch after a paddle or an early dinner before the bus. On the dine-in menu we read on 16 October 2026, mains ran from $36 to $43, with pan-roasted BC lingcod at $42, and the butternut squash bucatini cost $25. Any pasta switches to gluten-free fusilli for $2 more.

Two nights stand out. On Tuesdays from 5 pm the feature burger comes with a local craft beer for $22 until the burgers run out, and on Sundays reserve-list bottles drop by 30% outside holidays. Book indoor tables online, because the patio goes first come, first served. The kitchen stops at 9 pm, and the bistro closes from 24 to 26 December.

#### Where do you go for a beer on the Seymour side?

Head back toward the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge to Bridge Brewing's [Charlotte taproom](https://www.bridgebrewing.com/charlotte) at 1448 Charlotte Road in Lower Lynn. It pours from 20 taps, serves tacos three at a time on flour or corn, and fills growlers to take away. Bridge says children are welcome and dogs can join you on the patio. It opens from 11 am to 10 pm from Sunday to Thursday and to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, hours that outlast the village by a long way.

The catch is distance. The taproom sits about 780 metres from Phibbs Exchange, a walk the OpenStreetMap routing engine puts at about 10 minutes, so it works best on the way home. For a full evening of breweries, the four taprooms east of the Shipyards in Lower Lonsdale make an easier crawl, and our [walk from the Quay to the Shipyards](/journal/lower-lonsdale-from-the-quay-to-the-shipyards) covers them. In the village, our files find beer at Arms Reach with the Tuesday burger and in Deepwater's cans.

#### What do you do about the buses and the parking?

Plan the ride home first. The 211 from Burrard Station reaches Panorama Drive at Naughton Avenue in 45 to 57 minutes on TransLink's timetable effective 7 September 2026, for $3.50 by tap at any hour. The last 211 through to Burrard leaves Deep Cove at 5:45 pm on weekdays, 5:15 pm on Saturdays and 4:40 pm on Sundays. After that the 211 and the 212 still run to Phibbs Exchange, where the R2 carries on to Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus, and the 212 runs about every half hour until about 9 pm, then hourly.

Drivers pay $3 an hour from 8 am to 6 pm at Deep Cove Park and Panorama Park between 1 March and 31 October, so a visit from November to February parks free. On summer weekends the District says the lots fill early and stay full. [Parkgate](/towns/parkgate), 2.8 km west on Mount Seymour Parkway, has the Safeway and COBS Bread for anyone stocking up before a day on the mountain.

#### What should you know before Quarry Rock or a waterfront picnic?

Eat after the hike, and carry what North Shore Rescue asks for on the way up. The Baden-Powell Trail climbs out of the village to [Quarry Rock](/hikes/quarry-rock), and NSR asks every hiker to leave a trip plan with someone reliable and to carry its ten essentials, with a light at the top of the list. December light fades early under the trees.

Black bears live in the forest around Deep Cove, and feeding one is an offence under BC's Wildlife Act, so pack every scrap out of the park. The Wild Bird Trust closed every trail at [Maplewood Flats](/sights/maplewood-flats-conservation-area) on 4 October 2026 because bears were foraging there after a poor berry and salmon year. For a picnic table with a view, [Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park](/sights/whey-ah-wichen-cates-park) has a new accessible shelter, and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the District manage the park together.

#### Quick answers

##### What time does Honey Doughnuts in Deep Cove open?

Honey Doughnuts & Goodies at 4373 Gallant Avenue in Deep Cove opens from 6 am to 5 pm every day, holidays included, and serves breakfast until 4 pm. It closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

##### Where can you eat dinner in Deep Cove?

Arms Reach Bistro at 4390 Gallant Avenue serves dinner by the water in Deep Cove until 9 pm every night, with mains from $36 to $43 on its 2026 menu. It closes from 24 to 26 December.

##### Is there a brewery in Deep Cove?

No brewery pours in Deep Cove village in our files. Bridge Brewing's Charlotte taproom at 1448 Charlotte Road in Lower Lynn opens to 10 pm from Sunday to Thursday and to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, about 10 minutes on foot from Phibbs Exchange.

##### What time is the last bus from Deep Cove to downtown Vancouver?

The last 211 through to Burrard Station leaves Deep Cove at 5:45 pm on weekdays, 5:15 pm on Saturdays and 4:40 pm on Sundays, on TransLink's timetable effective 7 September 2026. Later buses run to Phibbs Exchange, where the R2 continues to Lonsdale Quay.

### Where should you eat and drink in Lower Lonsdale between the Quay and the Shipyards?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/lower-lonsdale-from-the-quay-to-the-shipyards
Updated: 2026-10-17
Lower Lonsdale packs most of its eating into the blocks between the SeaBus and 3rd Street, and every stop on this walk sits within about 800 metres of the boat.

Start at the [Lonsdale Quay Market](/sights/lonsdale-quay-market) Food Hall when you step off the SeaBus, walk a block up Lonsdale Avenue for breakfast or a seafood dinner, then head east along the water through the Shipyards and finish at the taprooms on East 1st Street and East Esplanade. The whole route stays within about 800 metres of the terminal. The Lower Lonsdale Business Improvement Area lists close to 60 places to eat and drink in the neighbourhood. Watch the clock at both ends of the day. The cafés shut in the afternoon, and on Sundays and holidays the last SeaBus leaves the Quay at 11:00 pm.

We picked 15 restaurants, cafés and bars plus the Quay's Food Hall from North Van Guide's files on [Lower Lonsdale](/towns/lower-lonsdale), each built from the restaurant's own menu and hours pages as our researchers read them in October 2026. Nobody ate a meal for this piece. Prices come from those 2026 menus and sit before tax, and hours change with the season, so check the day you go. Distances are measured from the SeaBus terminal.

The City of North Vancouver acknowledges this ground as the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

#### Which places sit where along the walk?

| Stop | From the SeaBus | What to order | When to go | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Strathcona North](/eat/strathcona-north) | About 135 m, in the Quay building | Strath Lager-battered ling cod and chips, $26 | From noon daily | Closes at 9 pm Sunday to Thursday |
| [Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar](/eat/pier-7-restaurant-bar) | About 270 m | The $20 weekday lunch with a Pier 7 Lager | Weekdays from 11:30 am | Dinner features run $49 to $65 |
| [Anatoli Souvlaki](/eat/anatoli-souvlaki) | About 300 m | Charcoal-grilled souvlaki and mezze | Dinner | It books online as The Greek by Anatoli |
| [Fishworks](/eat/fishworks) | About 430 m | The saffron paella | Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm | Seafood mains cost $32 to $38 |
| [49th Parallel Lonsdale](/eat/49th-parallel-lonsdale) | About 440 m | Coffee on the way to the boat | From 7 am | Closes at 5 pm every day |
| [Streetcar Brewing](/eat/streetcar-brewing) | About 480 m | A $5 lager at happy hour | Before 4 pm Monday to Thursday | Pizza and snacks only |
| [Jam Cafe Lonsdale](/eat/jam-cafe-lonsdale) | About 500 m | Fried Chicken French Toast | Weekdays from 8 am | Weekend tables go to the line at the door |
| [La Cerveceria Astilleros](/eat/la-cerveceria-astilleros) | About 630 m | Two tacos and a beer for $16.50 | Weekdays from 2 to 5 pm | Food stops at 7:30 pm Monday to Thursday |
| [North Point Brewing](/eat/north-point-brewing) | About 800 m | A $6 pint before 5 pm on weekdays | From noon | Food runs to pizza and snacks |
| [Beere Brewing](/eat/beere-brewing) | About 800 m | Very Cool, Very Chill pilsner | Afternoons and evenings | Opens at 2 pm Monday to Wednesday |

#### Where do you eat right off the boat?

Stay inside the Quay. The Food Hall on the ground floor opens at 10 am, runs until 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday, and its long tables face downtown through tall windows. Order siu mai or the spicy dan dan noodles at Heritage Asian Eatery, or fresh pasta from La Mano. The Mainstay Bar pours BC wine and beer from 16 taps. The market stalls around it close at 7 pm.

[Strathcona North](/eat/strathcona-north) is the sit-down plate in the same building. Strathcona Beer Company opened it as its second taproom, and the fall 2026 menu runs from $5 house pickles to a $32 grilled salmon. The mussels come in Strath beer with chorizo for $29. Pick up cans from its bottle shop on your way back to the boat. It closes at 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and at 10 pm on Friday and Saturday, so treat it as an early evening stop.

#### What's worth the short climb up Lonsdale Avenue?

Breakfast is. [Jam Cafe Lonsdale](/eat/jam-cafe-lonsdale) on East 1st Street bakes its own cornbread and buttermilk biscuits and puts its fried chicken on the French toast. It opens at 8 am every day and closes at 2 pm on weekdays and 3 pm at weekends. Lonsdale is the only Jam that takes reservations, Monday to Friday outside holidays, and on a Saturday you join the line at the door, so arrive close to opening. Down the hill at 93 Lonsdale, [49th Parallel](/eat/49th-parallel-lonsdale) pours coffee from 7 am in the Keith Block, which the Register of Historic Places dates to 1908. It closes at 5 pm.

For dinner, [Fishworks](/eat/fishworks) at 91 Lonsdale cooks West Coast seafood in a heritage building one block up from the Quay. The 2026 menu starts with BC oysters at $2.50 each and runs to Haida Gwaii sablefish, and it marks the dishes whose seafood carries Ocean Wise certification. Come between 4 and 6 pm for happy hour. Groups of eight or more pay an 18% gratuity, so read the bill before you tip. At the foot of the avenue, [Anatoli Souvlaki](/eat/anatoli-souvlaki) has served Greek food since 1984, two years before the Quay opened. Its family now books and takes orders under The Greek by Anatoli, so search that name.

#### Where do you eat with the water beside you?

Walk east into the [Shipyards](/sights/shipyards), where Alfred Wallace opened his shipyard in 1906. [Pier 7](/eat/pier-7-restaurant-bar) sits on the water at 25 Wallace Mews, and its patio over two levels stays heated through the winter. The weekday lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm costs $20 for a cheeseburger or a prawn pomodoro with a Pier 7 Lager. On Monday nights from 5 pm the Shipyards Boil for two costs $65.

The three rooms on Victory Ship Way suit different evenings. [Provisions Italiana](/eat/provisions-italiana) in the Seaside Hotel bakes Roman pizza al taglio in big rectangular trays and serves dinner from Wednesday to Sunday, so come for breakfast on a Monday or Tuesday. [JOEY Shipyards](/eat/joey-shipyards) fills two floors and seats diners until midnight, or 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and its 2,450-square-foot patio faces downtown. [The Lobby Restaurant](/eat/lobby-restaurant) in the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier opens from 6:30 am to 11 pm daily, early enough for breakfast before a morning SeaBus. From Friday to Sunday its 8-ounce prime rib dinner costs $35.

Two blocks up at 119 East 2nd Street, [Farina a Legna](/eat/farina-a-legna) builds its menu around a brick wood-fired oven. Pizzas run from a $27 margherita to a $30 capicolla, and the kitchen serves family-style. The room is small and takes few bookings, so walk in at 4 pm for aperitivo hour if the tables are gone. Strollers wait outside unless the seat detaches.

#### Which taprooms make the best afternoon?

Head east along East 1st Street and East Esplanade, where the breweries share a few blocks known as the Shipyards Brewery District. Go in the afternoon, because that's when the happy hours fall.

- [Streetcar Brewing](/eat/streetcar-brewing) at 123A East 1st opens its coffee bar at 9 am and pours a 17-ounce lager for $5 until 4 pm from Monday to Thursday.
- [La Cerveceria Astilleros](/eat/la-cerveceria-astilleros) takes its name from the Spanish for shipyards. Its weekday happy hour from 2 to 5 pm pairs two tacos with a beer for $16.50, and the kitchen stops taking food orders at 7:30 pm from Monday to Thursday.
- [North Point Brewing](/eat/north-point-brewing) welcomes guests of all ages in a cabin-style room about 800 metres east of the boat. Pints cost $6 from noon to 5 pm on weekdays, and the pizzas come from NICLI Antica Pizzeria.
- [Beere Brewing](/eat/beere-brewing) is the father-and-son tasting room at the far end, open since 2017. It opens at 2 pm from Monday to Wednesday, so save it for last.
- [Copperpenny Distilling](/eat/copperpenny-distilling) at 288 East Esplanade calls itself the first distillery in the City of North Vancouver. Its cocktail lounge is closed on Mondays and opens at 4 pm Tuesday to Thursday, with happy hour until 6 pm.

#### How does the walk change in winter?

From 27 November to 24 December 2026 the [Shipyards Christmas Market](/markets/shipyards-christmas-market) fills Shipbuilders' Square with more than 90 wooden chalets, and entry is free. Most days it runs from 11 am to 9 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays to 10 pm, and the lanes fill after 4 pm when the lights come on. The City reopens the [Shipyards Skate Plaza](/events/shipyards-skate-plaza) in late November, and the ice is free if you bring your own skates. Rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids, and the desk stops renting at 7:30 pm.

Plan your boat home before the last plate. From Monday to Saturday the last SeaBus leaves Lonsdale Quay at 1:00 am, and on Sundays and holidays it goes at 11:00 pm. After about 9 pm the boats come every half hour.

#### Quick answers

##### Where can you eat breakfast near the SeaBus in North Vancouver?

Jam Cafe Lonsdale at 100 East 1st Street serves a long breakfast near the SeaBus, about 500 metres from the Lonsdale Quay terminal. It opens at 8 am daily and takes weekday bookings, and at weekends you queue.

##### Where can you get a cheap lunch in Lower Lonsdale?

La Cerveceria Astilleros on East Esplanade serves two tacos with a beer for $16.50 from 2 to 5 pm on weekdays in 2026. Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar's weekday lunch costs $20 with a Pier 7 Lager.

##### How many breweries are in the Shipyards Brewery District?

North Van Guide lists four breweries on East 1st Street and East Esplanade in Lower Lonsdale: Streetcar Brewing, La Cerveceria Astilleros, North Point Brewing and Beere Brewing. Copperpenny Distilling shares the district, and Strathcona Beer Co. runs a taproom inside Lonsdale Quay.

### Where should you sleep for a Sea to Sky day so you don't have to drive back to Vancouver?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/sleeping-up-the-sea-to-sky
Updated: 2026-10-17
A night up the highway turns a ten-hour coach day into an evening by the mountains and a lie-in. The coaches still decide how you get home, so book the bed and the seat together.

Book Whistler Village for a day on the mountain and Squamish for a day on the Chief or with the eagles. A Village bed at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside or Pangea Pod Hotel puts you a walk from the gondolas and from the Gateway Loop, where Epic Rides leaves for downtown Vancouver at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm every day of the 2026/27 winter. Howe Sound Inn in Squamish sits above a brewpub an hour south of Whistler on the coach, and the Horseshoe Bay Motel gives a cheaper head start at the foot of Highway 99. The catch for every bed is the booking terms, which run from a 25% fee on any cancellation at Horseshoe Bay to a stay that turns non-refundable 14 days out at the Pan Pacific.

We compared the five places to sleep that North Van Guide's files hold between Horseshoe Bay and Whistler, read from each one's own pages on 16 and 17 October 2026, and lined them up against the coach timetables for 2026/27 that Epic Rides, YVR Skylynx and the Squamish Connector post. We didn't stay in any of them. Four of the five quote live rates only, so the table says what each price covers and what the file holds.

Squamish stands on the land of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). The Resort Municipality of Whistler [acknowledges](https://www.whistler.ca/about/shared-territories-lilwat-and-squamish-nations) that it stands on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

#### Which bed fits which Sea to Sky day?

| Bed | Where | Suits | Price in our file | Coaches up and home | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Horseshoe Bay Motel](/stays/horseshoe-bay-motel) | Royal Avenue, Horseshoe Bay | An early start north or a morning ferry | From $168 a night for two in 2026, before tax | The Squamish Connector picks up at the ferry terminal by reservation | Every cancellation costs 25%, and nothing comes back inside 96 hours |
| [Howe Sound Inn](/stays/howe-sound-inn) | 37801 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish | Climbers, couples and dog owners | Live rates; pet rooms and in-room bike storage cost $25 a day each, plus tax | Skylynx Standard and the Squamish Connector call at the Squamish Adventure Centre | The inn has no bike room, and only some rooms take pets |
| [Nita Lake Lodge](/stays/nita-lake-lodge) | Lake Placid Road, Creekside | Couples and families after a spa and a lake | Live rates; self-parking $35 a night and breakfast $39 | Skylynx stops at Legends in Creekside by reservation | Creekside sits 5 km south of Whistler Village |
| [Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside](/stays/pan-pacific-whistler-mountainside) | Skier's Plaza, Whistler Village | Families and groups who want a kitchen | Live rates only | A walk from the Gateway Loop | The stay turns non-refundable 14 days before a winter arrival |
| [Pangea Pod Hotel](/stays/pangea-pod-hotel) | Sunrise Alley, Whistler Village | Solo skiers and friends | Live prices, with a refundable hold of $50 a person a night | A walk from the Gateway Loop | Adults only, and checkout comes at 10 am |

#### Why sleep in Whistler Village?

Because the gondolas and the coaches both start a short walk from the door, and the last coach home stops mattering. Coaches from Vancouver pull into the Gateway Loop beside the Whistler Visitor Centre, and the Village hotels are a walk from there. Next day, Epic Rides runs back to Burrard Station at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm daily in winter, with an 11:00 am and a 5:30 pm on Friday to Sunday for most of the season, and every trip takes 1 hour 45 minutes. YVR Skylynx Standard coaches leave Whistler from 6:30 am and run to the airport by way of downtown.

[Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside](/stays/pan-pacific-whistler-mountainside) stands on Skier's Plaza, where the gondolas to Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb load a few steps away. Every suite has a full kitchen and a balcony, and the heated outdoor saltwater pool and two hot tubs open from 8 am to 10 pm all year. It suits families and groups who want to cook. The drawback is the money up front. The hotel charges the full room and tax 14 days before a winter arrival and 45 days before a festive one, and from then the booking can't be refunded or changed.

[Pangea Pod Hotel](/stays/pangea-pod-hotel) rents private pods inside shared suites on Sunrise Alley, and it suits a solo skier or a group of friends on a budget for Whistler. Each guest gets a private gear locker, and winter guests leave skis and boards in a room Pangea calls the Toy Box. Up top, Pangea calls its Rooftop Patio Whistler's only rooftop bar. Every guest must be 18 at check-in. There's no guest kitchen, so plan breakfast in the Living Room or on Main Street, where Purebread opens at 8 am.

#### When does Creekside make more sense?

When you want quiet and a lake more than the Village bars. [Nita Lake Lodge](/stays/nita-lake-lodge) stands on Nita Lake beside the Whistler train station, 5 km south of the Village, and the Creekside Gondola loads for Whistler Mountain close by in winter. Every room has a basalt gas fireplace, and the lakeside hot tub and plunge pool open from 8 am to 10 pm. Guests get free snowshoes and slopeside ski lockers in season.

The drawback is getting around. A courtesy shuttle runs guests to the Village only when the front desk has space on it, and YVR Skylynx calls at Legends Hotel in Creekside only when you reserve the stop. Self-parking costs $35 a night plus taxes, and the breakfast buffet at The Den costs $39. For dinner nearby, [Red Door Bistro](/eat/red-door-bistro) on Lake Placid Road opens at 5 pm and fills well ahead, and its site posted a closure from 19 October to 5 November.

#### Why stop in Squamish instead?

Squamish suits a climbing day on the Stawamus Chief or a winter weekend with the bald eagles, and it puts you an hour closer to Vancouver for the ride home. [Howe Sound Inn](/stays/howe-sound-inn) fills the second floor of the Howe Sound Brewing building on Cleveland Avenue with 20 rooms, so dinner is a staircase away. Ask for a Queen Daybed View room, which looks out to the Chief and the Mamquam range. The brewpub opens at 11:30 am every day and runs happy hour from 3 to 5 pm. The inn has no bike room, so riders keep the bike in the room for $25 a day plus tax.

Winter is eagle season. [BC Parks](https://bcparks.ca/brackendale-eagles-park/) puts the best viewing at Brackendale in November and December, from the Eagle Run viewing area on the dyke across from 41015 Government Road. The [Sea to Sky Gondola](/sights/sea-to-sky-gondola) closes for maintenance from 16 to 26 November 2026, so check its hours before you book a weekend around it. For dinner out, [The Salted Vine](/eat/salted-vine-kitchen-bar) on Second Avenue opens Wednesday to Sunday only.

Two coaches get you home. YVR Skylynx Standard coaches call at the Squamish Adventure Centre on Loggers Lane by reservation, and on the 2026/27 winter timetable the last one south leaves at 8:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and 9:00 pm from Friday to Sunday, reaching downtown an hour later. The walk-on Squamish Connector leaves the Adventure Centre for Waterfront Station at 7:00 am, 9:00 am and 2:45 pm on weekdays and at 8:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:45 pm and 4:30 pm at weekends, for $37 one way with tax included.

#### What about sleeping at the foot of the highway?

The [Horseshoe Bay Motel](/stays/horseshoe-bay-motel) works for a head start north, or for the night after a late day when you'd rather not cross the bridge. It sits on Royal Avenue a minute's walk from the ferry terminal, and its rooms for two start at $168 a night in 2026 before tax. The Squamish Connector picks up at the terminal by reservation, at 9:20 am, 10:20 am, 2:15 pm and 6:00 pm at weekends on its winter schedule, and the company says its times aren't set to meet any sailing. Its terms are strict. Every cancellation costs 25% of the booking, and nothing comes back inside 96 hours of arrival. You must be 19 to check in.

#### What should you check before you book?

Check the coach first. Epic Rides posts no buses at all from 20 to 26 November 2026, which takes in Whistler Blackcomb's target opening day of 20 November, and YVR Skylynx is the coach for that week. Epic Rides carries no bikes from November to April, and a Skylynx bike rides free only in a box or bag.

From July to September, wildfire smoke and closures shape Sea to Sky plans, so check the [BC Wildfire Service](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status) and DriveBC before a summer night up the highway. A short-term rental in Squamish or West Van needs a provincial registration number on the listing, while Whistler sits outside the [principal-residence rule](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement). Room taxes sit on top of every rate above, and a fee the property adds to every stay belongs inside the price you compare.

#### Quick answers

##### What time is the last coach from Whistler to Vancouver?

The last daily Epic Rides coach leaves the Whistler Gateway Loop at 7:00 pm and reaches Burrard Station at 8:45 pm in winter 2026/27, and a 9:00 pm coach runs on Fridays. The last YVR Skylynx Standard coach leaves Whistler at 7:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 8:00 pm from Friday to Sunday.

##### Which Whistler hotel is closest to the gondolas?

Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside stands on Skier's Plaza in Whistler Village, where the gondolas to Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb load a few steps away. It charges the full winter stay 14 days before arrival.

##### Does the coach to Whistler stop in Squamish?

Yes, on YVR Skylynx Standard coaches, which call at the Squamish Adventure Centre on Loggers Lane by reservation. Epic Rides runs non-stop from Burrard Station to Whistler.

##### Can you stay in Squamish without a car?

Yes. Howe Sound Inn sits above the Howe Sound Brewing brewpub in downtown Squamish, and the Squamish Connector runs walk-on buses from Waterfront Station to the Squamish Adventure Centre for $37 one way with tax included in 2026.

### Why spend the night on Vancouver's North Shore instead of downtown Vancouver?
URL: https://northvanguide.com/journal/a-night-on-vancouvers-north-shore
Updated: 2026-10-17
A bed on Vancouver's North Shore puts you at the foot of the mountains before the day-trippers cross the water. You pay for it in choice, since North Vancouver's waterfront has three hotels.

Sleep on Vancouver's North Shore when your days start early and point north. From a room by the SeaBus in [Lower Lonsdale](/towns/lower-lonsdale), the buses for Grouse and Lynn Canyon leave from the exchange next door. The Horseshoe Bay motel sits a minute from the ferry, and paddlers can pitch a tent on Indian Arm and be on the water at first light. Room tax in North Vancouver also runs 2.5 percentage points below the City of Vancouver's in October 2026. The trade-off is choice. North Vancouver has three hotels by the water and a few more by the highway, and on a night out downtown the last SeaBus decides when you go home.

We built this from North Van Guide's files on 11 places to sleep on Vancouver's North Shore, each read from the operator's or BC Parks' own pages on 16 and 17 October 2026, and from our [hotel comparison](/guides/stay-in-north-vancouver-or-downtown-vancouver), which priced every room for the same Tuesday night. We didn't stay in any of them. Each rate below is the one its file prints, with its year and whether tax sits on top.

#### What does a North Shore night give you?

Time at the start of the day. North Shore Rescue says lack of light is the main reason its volunteers go looking for overdue hikers, and on a December day the light goes early under the trees, so every minute you start sooner counts. Lynn Canyon Park opens its lot gates at 7 am. Grouse listed mountain access from 9 am on 16 October 2026, and Cypress runs its lifts from 9 am through the season. From a Lower Lonsdale hotel, bus 236 leaves for the Grouse base from Bay 6 at Lonsdale Quay and takes about 25 minutes.

A North Shore night also puts the ferries close. The Horseshoe Bay terminal sits at the western tip of West Van, and the boats for Nanaimo and the Sunshine Coast leave from there. Sleep beside it and the first sailing is a short walk away.

#### Which hotels make the most of it?

The three in Lower Lonsdale, because the SeaBus and the bus exchange stand beside them. Our comparison read each hotel's own engine for Tuesday 12 January 2027, and the rates below are those published figures before tax.

- The [Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel](/stays/coast-lonsdale-quay-hotel) takes the third floor of the Lonsdale Quay Market building, so the boat is downstairs. Coast reopened its 70 rooms on 3 September 2025, and some have an ocean-view patio. It priced that Tuesday at $220 on a Book Now & Save rate or $259 flexible. It has no pool, and guests park at EasyPark's rates.
- The [Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier](/stays/pinnacle-hotel-at-the-pier) suits swimmers and families with its heated 25-metre indoor pool, and its Harbourview rooms have balconies over Burrard Inlet. The Lobby Restaurant downstairs opens at 6:30 am. A mountainside king cost $249 that night, and underground parking costs $42 a night with taxes included.
- The [Seaside Hotel](/stays/seaside-hotel) has 71 rooms and a spa on the third floor, and the Shipyards Skate Plaza is about 30 metres from the door. Its flexible rate was $259. The guest who books must be 21 or older.

Drivers have different needs. The [DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver](/stays/doubletree-by-hilton-north-vancouver) in Lynnmour has 162 rooms and an indoor pool. Parking there is free, and Hilton's rate for that Tuesday was $234.60. The [Econo Lodge Inn & Suites](/stays/econo-lodge-inn-and-suites-north-vancouver) and the [SureStay by Best Western](/stays/surestay-by-best-western-north-vancouver-capilano) on Capilano Road park you free too, and the Econo Lodge's two-bedroom suites have full kitchens. Chard Development has applied to replace both motels with a 12-storey hotel and a rental tower, and the District's project page showed no decision since 11 September 2024.

#### Where do you sleep for the first ferry?

The [Horseshoe Bay Motel](/stays/horseshoe-bay-motel) on Royal Avenue is a minute's walk from the BC Ferries terminal, and its rooms for two started at $168 a night in 2026 before tax. Troll's on Bay Street opens at 8 am for breakfast before a morning boat. The motel calls itself basic and quiet. Read its cancellation terms first, because every cancellation costs a 25% fee and nothing comes back inside 96 hours. If you're driving onto a Departure Bay sailing to Nanaimo, book the ferry ahead too, since BC Ferries no longer sells drive-up fares on that route.

#### Can you sleep out on the water or the mountain?

Yes, on Indian Arm, if you can paddle. BC Parks lists 20 free wooden tent pads at [North Twin Island campground](/stays/north-twin-island-campground) in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park, 5.5 km up the arm from Deep Cove. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Province manage the park together, and BC Parks translates its name as Serpent's Land. Carry all your drinking water and a stove, because the island has no fresh water and campfires are banned. Paddlers who want a longer day head for [Granite Falls](/stays/granite-falls-campground) near the head of the arm, a four- to six-hour paddle by BC Parks' estimate. BC Parks advises going north on a rising tide and home on a falling one, and in winter it doesn't patrol or service the park regularly. Deep Cove Kayak rents boats for these trips from April, and from 5 October 2026 every rental needs full immersion gear.

Groups can book the [Mount Seymour group campsite](/stays/mount-seymour-group-campsite) through BC Parks, about 100 metres from parking lot P1. Its shelter has a wood stove for winter nights. A regular group paid the $80 base fee plus $5 for each adult in 2026, billed for at least 15 adults, so the smallest bill came to $155 a night before BC Parks' transaction fee. Get up the mountain before 10 pm, when the Mount Seymour Road gate closes for the night between mid-November and mid-April.

Touring in an RV, you can park at [Capilano River RV Park](/stays/capilano-river-rv-park) beside Park Royal on Squamish Nation land at Xwemélch'stn (Capilano IR 5). Winter RV sites start at $73 a night for two in 2026/27 plus GST, and the park takes only RVs from 2014 or newer.

#### What do you give up?

Late nights in the city, mostly. The last SeaBus leaves Waterfront Station at 1:22 am from Monday to Saturday and at 11:22 pm on Sundays and holidays, and after about 9 pm the boats come every half hour. Away from the Quay the buses finish earlier. The last weekday through bus from Deep Cove to downtown leaves at 5:45 pm.

Beds run short too. [Central Lonsdale](/towns/central-lonsdale), [Upper Lonsdale](/towns/upper-lonsdale) and [Edgemont Village](/towns/edgemont-village) have no hotel, and neither does Lynn Valley's town centre, so a stay there means a short-term rental. BC's principal-residence rule covers both North Vancouvers and West Van, so book only a listing that shows its provincial registration number. The District of North Vancouver also wants its District business licence number on the listing.

#### How much does the room tax save?

A little. A room in the City or the District of North Vancouver pays 16% in October 2026, against 18.5% in the City of Vancouver, because North Vancouver's 3% hotel tax carries no Major Events top-up. On a $300 room that comes to $348.00 against $355.50, by our sum. B.C. Reg. 93/2013 sets the North Vancouver hotel tax to lapse on 1 February 2027 unless it's renewed, which would bring a February room down to 13%. A fee a hotel adds to every stay belongs inside the price you compare, and only the taxes sit beside it.

#### Quick answers

##### Which North Vancouver hotel is closest to the SeaBus?

The Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel is closest to the SeaBus, on the third floor of the Lonsdale Quay Market building beside the terminal. The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier sits about 350 metres away and the Seaside Hotel about 400 metres.

##### Where can you stay near the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal?

The Horseshoe Bay Motel on Royal Avenue stands a minute's walk from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, with rooms for two from $168 a night in 2026 before tax. West Vancouver approved a 42-room hotel on Bay Street in July 2026, and nobody has announced when it will open.

##### Can you camp on Indian Arm near Deep Cove?

Yes. BC Parks keeps 20 free tent pads at North Twin Island campground, 5.5 km up Indian Arm from Deep Cove, on a first come, first served basis. You reach it by boat and carry your own drinking water.