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Cypress Mountain A year-round natural wonderland only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. In the summer visitors can enjoy the panoramic views of city, sea and mountains. In the winter, Cypress offers activities such as skiing, snowboarding and family snow-tubing. Lessons, equipment and clothing rentals are available. Exit 8 off Hwy 1 in West Vancouver Address: Exit 8 off Hwy 1 West Vancouver BC Canada V7V 3N9
Send an Email (1) 1 604 419-7669
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Mount Seymour Provincial Park Home to the Mount Seymour Ski Resort, this provincial park offers views of North vancouver and a multitude of recreational opportunities. During the summer, bikers and hikers fill the park's trails. In the winter months, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing become the activities of choice. Address: Mount Seymour Road North Vancouver BC Canada
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Coast Mountains The Coast Mountains extend southwards from the Alaska Panhandle, following the shoreline to Hagenborg. They are covered with a temperate rainforest, but are also characterised by snowy peaks and icefields. The mountains are home to moose, bears and numerous eagles, and offer many hiking trails of varying levels of difficulty. |
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Burnaby Mountain Park Burnaby Mountain Park features the Rose Gardens, hiking and walking trails, picnic areas, children's playground and Horizons restaurant. It also encompasses the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, a large natural mountain forest preserved for outdoor recreation, nature interpretation and education. The "Playground of the Gods" sculpture, a series of carved poles created by Japanese sculptors, commemorate the goodwill between Burnaby and its sister city of Kushiro, Japan. Address: . Burnaby BC
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Grouse Mountain A year-round destination with something for everyone, located just 15 minutes from downtown. The aerial Skyride takes visitors on a one-mile (1.6 km) journey to the mountaintop plateau, where breathtaking panoramic views unfold. Take in a high-definition theatre presentation, Born to Fly, at the Theatre in the Sky. The Tribute to the Forest guided walking tours feature 30 four-metre wooden sculptures by chainsaw artist Glen Greensides. Other attractions include logger sport shows, mountain bike and helicopter tours, and tandem paragliding with a certified instructor. Enjoy Pacific Northwest Native culture in its natural setting at the hiwus feasthouse where First Nations staff share their cultural traditions with visitors. The Observatory in the lodge serves fine West Coast cuisine. Winter recreation enthusiasts flock to Grouse Dec.-Apr. Address: Top of Capilano Rd., 6400 Nancy Green Way North Vancouver BC V7R 4K9
Send an Email (20) 1 604 980-9311
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