As Spring blossoms on the West Coast, Vancouver’s North Shore’s true colors start to show! Pack up the whole family for an unforgettable adventure against the backdrop of the pristine blue waters of the Pacific and the lush green of old-growth forests. Whatever your crew is into—we are too! Take flight on Grouse Mountain’s zipline tours, or fly closer to the ground on our world famous mountain biking trails. For a more scenic cycle, ride the Spirit Trail along the water or the Seymour Valley Trailway to the mountains. Head out on the water on a kayak through Deep Cove or brave the rapids of Capilano River, and enjoy an ocean paddleboard off Ambleside Beach. Bring along your fishing rod, golf clubs or birding binoculars to enjoy North Shore’s stunning nature at a slower pace. Learn all about how to Play Like a Local, and enjoy our natural playground while preserving its natural beauty.
Spring adventure isn’t reserved just for the outdoors on Vancouver’s North Shore. Take a trip around the world through the North Shore’s impressive culinary scene! From Austrian to Japanese, and back to West Coast cuisines that highlight the bounties of the nearby Pacific Ocean and lush farmlands, a foodie could easily get lost in the sublime here. Love it Like a Local at Goldie’s Donuts & Bakery in Horseshoe Bay, one of the newest bakeries on Vancouver’s North Shore, or the iconic Tomahawk Restaurant serving up Canadian comfort food amidst local Skwxwúmesh artwork since 1926. For dinner with a view head up to the Observatory on Grouse Mountain, the Salmon House on the Hill, or tuck in seaside at The Beach House or Pier 7. When you just can’t decide, there’s always the Quay Market & Food Hall, packed with a variety of vendors and producers, always local and always delish. Wash it all down with a stroll through The Shipyard’s Brewery District and its award winning craft beer, ciders and spirits.
Perhaps the best way to really get to know a place is through its arts and culture, and Vancouver’s North Shore has plenty of opportunity to meet the people and traditions that have shaped this land. Learn like a Local at the many museums and galleries that tell the stories of the North Shore, as well as the wider world. MONOVA features engaging exhibitions and hands-on activities for a view of what life was once like and now is on the North Shore. The Polygon Gallery is the place for world-class photography, while the Spirit Gallery showcases West Coast Indigenous art from renowned and emerging artists. Or get outside and immerse yourself in the history of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation on a canoe trip with Takaya Tours. And as the weather warms, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore the many public artworks that adorn the entire North Shore.
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