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Cypress Mountain lookouts

The highway viewpoint everyone stops at, plus alpine trails above Howe Sound.

The Cypress Bowl Road viewpoint is the classic night-photo of the city grid. Higher up, summer trails reach Howe Sound vistas.

Details

City
West Vancouver
Neighbourhood
Cypress Provincial Park
Price
Free
Time needed
Half day
Setting
outdoor
Amenities
Parking · Mountain view · Family-friendly · Dog-friendly · Washrooms · Accessible · Pet Friendly
Good to know
Date-Friendly · Free · Scenic
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Capilano Suspension Bridge spanning a rainforest canyon
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Capilano · North Vancouver

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A 137-metre swaying bridge over a rainforest canyon, plus treetop walks.

The Grouse Mountain Skyride over snowy forest, the city, and the Salish Sea
Editor’s pick

From Peak Chair · North Vancouver

Grouse Mountain

Skyride views, wildlife refuge, and the infamous Grouse Grind below.

Snowy mountains above a fjord
Free

Horseshoe Bay · West Vancouver

Whytecliff Park

A marine protected area with emerald water, picnic lawns, and a tiny island at low tide.

Snowy mountains above a coastal inlet
Family friendly

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The closest ski hill to downtown — night runs over the city grid.

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