With Cypress comes a view of the Lions (two landmark Vancouver peaks) from the Sky chair, or of Mount Baker, Bowen Island and the city from the Panorama...

Cypress Mountain is the largest on the North Shore. That leaves plenty of room on its flanks for a mountain bike park and some serious trails. Although...

Grouse Mountain is easily accessible, a 25-minute drive over the Lions Gate Bridge from the city centre, or a short bus ride from Lonsdale Quay. There's a...

There's a $4 shuttle service seven days a week (24-hour snow report 604 718 7771). Some people use the 10km (six-mile) network of snowshoe trails for...

Part of the University Endowment Lands, this park is far less touristy than its Stanley Park cousin. Enormous trees tower over 48km (30 miles) of trails...

This is a popular weekend camping spot for locals. To guarantee a camping space for any campsite within BC, it's best to call the Discover Camping...

This freshwater pool has plenty of lanes and slides in a great location.

A 50m (164ft) pool with shallows at either end, the aquatic centre is roomy enough to accommodate serious swimmers and silly splashers alike. There's...