Winter Fun
Mount Seymour www.mountseymour.com | 1700 Mt. Seymour Rd., North Van 604-986-2261
If you are looking for a place to ski or board near Vancouver, B.C., look no further than Vancouver’s North Shore mountains.
Mount Seymour is a favourite with families. In addition to skiing and snowboarding trails, Seymour offers special hills for tobogganers and snowtubers. Snowshoeing is also popular at Seymour. Equipment rentals are available.
The North Shore mountains are a mecca for snow sport enthusiasts during the winter months. Whether you want to ski, snowboard, cross-country ski or go tubing, Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain and Mt. Seymour all offer options for all levels. Our local mountains are all open late for night skiing and riding under the lights.
Day Trips
Cypress Mountain
Bowen Island
www.cypressmountain.com | 6000 Cypress Bowl Rd., West Van 604-926-5612
An idyllic destination in the middle of Howe Sound, Bowen Island is just a short 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. There is no hustle and bustle here…come mingle with the locals, and enjoy the peaceful calm of this natural setting. Shop for gifts, souvenirs and more… enjoy a delicious meal at one of the cafes or restaurants, visit a local farm, rent a kayak, take a tour… so many possibilities to fill your day! Visit www.tourismbowenisland.com for more information.
Cypress offers 52 runs for skiers, boarders and snowshoers of all abilities as well as 16 kilometres of groomed and track-set trails for fans of Nordic skiing. Equipment rentals are available.
Grouse Mountain www.grousemountain.com | 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Van 604-980-9311
Deep Cove Kayak
Discover a snowy wonderland renowned for the views of the city while enjoying the following activities: skiing and snowboarding, sleigh riding, snowshoeing, Sliding Zone, Light Walk or ice-skating on an outdoor rink.
www.deepcovekayak.com | 2156 Banbury Rd., North Van | 604-929-2268 Guided trips with duration ranging from just a few hours to multi-day expeditions.
GROUSE MOUNTAIN
Landsea Tours & Adventures www.vancouvertours.com | 604-255-7272 Guided tours to some of Vancouver’s North Shore major attractions.
Sea to Sky Gondola www.seatoskygondola.com | 36800 BC-99, Squamish | 604-892-2550
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Dramatic gondola over Howe Sound, plus cafes, hiking trails, lodges and a suspension bridge. Try Via Ferrata, a new vertical adventure that allows visitors ages eight and up to easily ascend Squamish’s famous granite. No climbing experience required.
Takaya Cultural Tours www.takayatours.com | 604-904-7410 Enjoy canoe tours with members of local First Nations as guides, who tell traditional stories and point out interesting historic sites.
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