Pay parking is in effect at Lighthouse Park, Whytecliff Park, and Nelson Canyon (Whyte Lake) in West Vancouver.
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Cypress Trestle Bridge
The Cypress Trestle Bridge is located near the Cypress Parkway and is part of the Mountain Path Trail connecting several neighbourhoods in West Vancouver.
Hollyburn Mountain Snowshoeing
The snowshoe trail to Hollyburn Mountain is one of the more popular winter routes near Vancouver. It begins from the cross-country ski area of Cypress Mountain and is about 7km round-trip, gaining 450 meters in elevation.
Capilano Canyon
Capilano River Regional Park (aka Capilano Canyon) is one of the outdoor gems of the Metro Vancouver area. It’s accessible all year, it’s trails are hiked by all ages, and it’s the closest to the city where you can enjoy a west coast style rainforest within a scenic, rugged canyon setting.
Top 5 Spring Hikes Near Vancouver
The weather is starting to warm, the daylight hours are becoming warmer, and the urge to get outside has peaked. However, a lot of the higher elevation trails are still covered with snow, so what are some of the best hikes to do around this time of year?
While you may not find yourself climbing up a big mountain to take in an incredible panoramic view, there are still many great hiking trails accessible that offer a fun partial-day outing, great exercise, and incredible scenery.