The North Shore
The familiar mountains that surround the city of Vancouver are known as the North Shore Mountains. With dozens of trails that weave through forests of Douglas Firs and Western Cedars trees, past waterfalls, over wooden bridges, and up onto rocky outcrops that offer stunning views, the North Shore is a hiker’s paradise.
Although several mountains ring the outer edges of the North Shore, the three main mountains that act as main access points to the others are Cypress, Grouse, and Seymour Mountains. All three operate ski facilities in the winter and have a network of trails that crisscross from all the way from across both towns of North Vancouver and West Vancouver.
The terrain around the North Shore is very mountainous and heavily wooded as dense forests line the hills from the tops of the residential areas. With the close proximity to the city, the often-challenging trails provide a good workout, excellent scenery while leaving plenty of time in ones day to schedule other activities.
Trails located in the The North Shore region:
Brothers Creek Loop
A beautiful hike through a forest of western red cedars and a spectacular waterfall highlight Brothers Creek Loop.
Capilano Canyon
Rushing water through a rocky canyon and a network of trails set in a rain forest make the Capilano Canyon a splendid hike for any time of the year.
Cypress Falls
A short hike through Cypress Falls Park takes you past two waterfalls and a grove of old growth Douglas Fir and Cedar trees.
Dog Mountain
A spectacular view of Vancouver can be seen from Dog Mountain, a short trail that starts from Mount Seymour on the North Shore.
Goat Mountain
A picturesque hike that starts from the top of the Grouse Mountain Ski Resort, Goat Mountain offers a great view of Vancouver as well as a full panoramic view of the back country terrain.
Grey Rock
Located near the community of Deep Cove, Grey Rock offers a scenic view of Indian Arm and the mountains around Belcarra.
Grouse Grind
The most popular trail in Vancouver, the Grouse Grind is known more for exercise and its challenge than its scenery.
Hollyburn Mountain
Scenic views of Burrard Inlet, Georgia Straight, Grouse Mountain, and the Lions await hikers at the peak of Hollyburn Mountain.
Lighthouse Park
Located along the shores of West Vancouver, Lighthouse Park offers a variety of trails and scenic viewpoints of Burrard Inlet.
Lynn Loop
A short hike that journeys through the forest in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and returns along Lynn Creek.
Norvan Falls
A waterfall located in the lush green forests of Lynn Headwaters, Norvan Falls is the perfect hike that can be completed just about any time throughout the year.
Rice Lake
Rice Lake is a calm, quiet lake located on the edge of the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver.
St Mark's Summit
The first peak along the Howe Sound Crest Trail from Cypress Mountain, St. Mark's Summit offers a scenic view of Howe Sound.
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