As the days heat up in Vancouver, hiking and soaking up the beautiful sunshine becomes more and more appealing. Here are some of our favourite hikes around town, give them a try this Summer season and let us know what you think!
Dog Mountain
Goat Mountain
Lighthouse Park
Located along the shores of West Vancouver, Lighthouse Park offers a variety of trails and scenic viewpoints of Burrard Inlet.
Norvan Falls
Norvan Falls is a 13.8 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Grouse Grind
Feeling like doing the grind? Grouse Grind is a 2.6 kilometer heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada that features beautiful wild flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers.
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 is a great hike both in the Winter and Summer seasons. A short hike into the backcountry behind Grouse Mountain, the trails to Dam Mountain offer a good workout and the scenery is outstanding!
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 backcountry terrain.
Lighthouse Park
Located along the shores of West Vancouver, Lighthouse Park offers a variety of trails and scenic viewpoints of Burrard Inlet.
Norvan Falls
Norvan Falls is a 13.8 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Grouse Grind
Feeling like doing the grind? Grouse Grind is a 2.6 kilometer heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada that features beautiful wild flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers.
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.
Information sourced from North Shore Hiking Trail.