Guidebook for North Vancouver
Sightseeing
A FREE suspension bridge, river crashing through the canyon, lots of trails through the forest. Interesting Ecology Centre. Find out more at www.lynncanyon.ca
177 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdA FREE suspension bridge, river crashing through the canyon, lots of trails through the forest. Interesting Ecology Centre. Find out more at www.lynncanyon.ca
Natural forest park with creeks and trails as well as tennis courts and a kids play area. The park is directly across the street from the suite.
13 locals recommend
Princess Park
Natural forest park with creeks and trails as well as tennis courts and a kids play area. The park is directly across the street from the suite.
Just 2 blocks up the street is Mt Fromme with a myriad of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Find out more at www.nsmba.ca
30 locals recommend
Mount Fromme
Just 2 blocks up the street is Mt Fromme with a myriad of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Find out more at www.nsmba.ca
Take the skyride to the top of the mountain for summer hiking, sightseeing and activities while the winter offers skiing, snowshoeing etc. See www.grousemountain.com for further info.
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayTake the skyride to the top of the mountain for summer hiking, sightseeing and activities while the winter offers skiing, snowshoeing etc. See www.grousemountain.com for further info.
Unlike the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge you have to pay for this one, but it's bigger, longer and connects to walkways built up amongst the treetops. Visit www.capbridge.com for more info.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdUnlike the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge you have to pay for this one, but it's bigger, longer and connects to walkways built up amongst the treetops. Visit www.capbridge.com for more info.
Local market plus this is the connection between the 230 bus route and the Seabus taking you Downtown.
6 locals recommend
Flight Centre Lonsdale Quay
Local market plus this is the connection between the 230 bus route and the Seabus taking you Downtown.
This park is about 15-20 mins by car from the suite. Offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing in the winter and summer hiking.
29 locals recommend
Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Mount Seymour RoadThis park is about 15-20 mins by car from the suite. Offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing in the winter and summer hiking.
Excellent ski facilities (www.cypressmountain.com) and showshoeing in the winter with a myriad of trails for summer hiking. Google 'cypress provincial park' for the government website with trail maps.
17 locals recommend
Cypress Provincial Park
Excellent ski facilities (www.cypressmountain.com) and showshoeing in the winter with a myriad of trails for summer hiking. Google 'cypress provincial park' for the government website with trail maps.
Pretty waterfront village, why not hike to Grey's Rock for great views of the inlet, or rent kayaks and paddle the pristine waters of Indian Arm
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AvePretty waterfront village, why not hike to Grey's Rock for great views of the inlet, or rent kayaks and paddle the pristine waters of Indian Arm
All the amazing sights and amenities of Downtown Vancouver are about 20 mins drive, or use the 230 bus from outside the suite and connect onto the Seabus at Lonsdale Quay !
26 locals recommend
UBC Robson Square
800 Robson StAll the amazing sights and amenities of Downtown Vancouver are about 20 mins drive, or use the 230 bus from outside the suite and connect onto the Seabus at Lonsdale Quay !
Walk, roller-blade, jog or cycle the Seawall and forest trails of this amazing city park offering terrific views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore. About 15 mins by car, or use transit.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdWalk, roller-blade, jog or cycle the Seawall and forest trails of this amazing city park offering terrific views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore. About 15 mins by car, or use transit.
World-renowned ski resort Whistler also offers extensive summer activities and is approximately 1hr50 drive from the suite along the stunning Sea-to-Sky Highway.
409 locals recommend
Whistler
World-renowned ski resort Whistler also offers extensive summer activities and is approximately 1hr50 drive from the suite along the stunning Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Food Scene
Nearest Timmies ! Drive-through or pick up only, no sit down facility.
191 locals recommend
Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StNearest Timmies ! Drive-through or pick up only, no sit down facility.
Nearest Starbucks. About 15 mins walk from suite or accessible by transit. 2 mins by car.
344 locals recommend
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlNearest Starbucks. About 15 mins walk from suite or accessible by transit. 2 mins by car.
Great locally owned cafe, coffee shop and convenience store - call in if you are visiting adjacent Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
32 locals recommend
End of the Line General Store
4193 Lynn Valley RdGreat locally owned cafe, coffee shop and convenience store - call in if you are visiting adjacent Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
Waves Coffee House - Mountain Highway
3050 Mountain HwyConvenient Lynn Valley coffee shop
Tommy's Cafe
1308 Ross RdGreat local spot for breakfast
Arastos Greek Taverna Ltd
1238 Ross RdConvenient Greek restaurant
DJJ's Wedge Pizza
3744 Mount Seymour ParkwayGreat locally owned pizza take-out
Excellent Indian food restaurant. About 5-7 mins drive from the suite or just off the bus route.
9 locals recommend
Mumbai Masala Restaurant
333 Brooksbank AveExcellent Indian food restaurant. About 5-7 mins drive from the suite or just off the bus route.
Nearest full sit-down White Spot restaurant, convenient for dinner and great for breaskfast !
82 locals recommend
White Spot
1476 KingswayNearest full sit-down White Spot restaurant, convenient for dinner and great for breaskfast !
Yaas Bakery
2057 Lonsdale AveTerrific Persian cuisine
Sushi Katsu
1857 Lonsdale AveBento Box or sushi rolls anyone ?
1764 Lonsdale Ave
1764 Lonsdale AvenueContemporary Canadian restaurant and bar
Chinese Restaurant, convenient to stop at if you're on the way back from Downtown by car.
13 locals recommend
Westview Oriental Restaurant Ltd
2609 Westview DrChinese Restaurant, convenient to stop at if you're on the way back from Downtown by car.
Enjoy outstanding views up Howe Sound and watch the Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast and Bowen ferries come & go from this popular seafood restaurant, 20 mins by car, or call in enroute from Whistler
Nelson Avenue
Nelson AvenueEnjoy outstanding views up Howe Sound and watch the Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast and Bowen ferries come & go from this popular seafood restaurant, 20 mins by car, or call in enroute from Whistler
Everything Else
Esso
4064 Fraser StNearest gas station (has a Tim Hortons drive-thru too!)
Westview Bakery
2601 Westview DrConvenient, large bakery just off Highway 1.
Liquor Stores-Government
Convenient location, next door to a Safeway and good bakery,
BC Liquor Store, next door to a Save-On Foods, in same mall as bakery, fruit & veg store, Safeway, Zellers and Winners.
33 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
411 Dollarton Hwy NBC Liquor Store, next door to a Save-On Foods, in same mall as bakery, fruit & veg store, Safeway, Zellers and Winners.
Westlynn Bakery
1199 Lynn Valley RdGood bakery in Lynn Valley Centre, next to supermarkets, liquor store.
Essentials
Queensdale Market
3030 Lonsdale AveOrganic Supermarket. Great for fresh and organic goods.
Westview Happy Farm Market Ltd
2601 Westview DrFruit & vegetable store, next to Safeway, Liquor Store and Bakery.
Save-On-Foods
1250 Marine DrGood Save-on Foods supermarket.
Small Save-On Foods store, in mall with Liquor Store, bakery, fruit & veg store, Zellers and Winners.
1199 Lynn Valley Rd
Small Save-On Foods store, in mall with Liquor Store, bakery, fruit & veg store, Zellers and Winners.
Mid size Safeway Store, adjacent to Lynn Valley Centre which has a bakery, liquor store, fruit & vegt store, Zellers, Winners and small Save-On-Foods
Lynn Valley Rd
1265 Lynn Valley RoadMid size Safeway Store, adjacent to Lynn Valley Centre which has a bakery, liquor store, fruit & vegt store, Zellers, Winners and small Save-On-Foods
Convenient farm market close to supermarket and liquor store and bakery.
59 locals recommend
Kin's Farm Market
1160 Davie StConvenient farm market close to supermarket and liquor store and bakery.
Shopping
Lonsdale Avenue
Lonsdale AvenueNearest long-hours convenience store, also has a sub-post office.
Queens Cross Pub
2989 Lonsdale AveNearest privately run beer & wine store.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StConvenient drug store with sub-post office.
Attractive small neighbourhood with a range of locally owned shops. There are also the usual coffee shops, supermarket and banking facilities here.
13 locals recommend
Kidsbooks
2557 W BroadwayAttractive small neighbourhood with a range of locally owned shops. There are also the usual coffee shops, supermarket and banking facilities here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nearest pub to the suite. About 15 mins walk or 2 mins by car. Also on the 230 bus route from the suite.
35 locals recommend
Queens Cross Pub
2989 Lonsdale AveNearest pub to the suite. About 15 mins walk or 2 mins by car. Also on the 230 bus route from the suite.
Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub
1177 Lynn Valley RdConvenient local neighbourhood pub
Arts & Culture
Cineplex Cinemas Esplanade
200 Esplanade WEmpire Esplanade 6 Cinemas
Centennial Theatre
2300 Lonsdale AveLocal theatre, 5 mins by car or 20-25 minute walk.
In town for a Lions game or large event ? BC Place is about 25 minutes drive, or use transit door-to-door on 230 bus, Seabus then Skytrain to Stadium station. Easy !
418 locals recommend
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdIn town for a Lions game or large event ? BC Place is about 25 minutes drive, or use transit door-to-door on 230 bus, Seabus then Skytrain to Stadium station. Easy !
Here for a Canucks game or music event at Rogers Arena ? About 25 mins driv or travel door-to-door using transit on the 230 bus, Seabus and Skytrain.
408 locals recommend
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHere for a Canucks game or music event at Rogers Arena ? About 25 mins driv or travel door-to-door using transit on the 230 bus, Seabus and Skytrain.