Vancouver's North Shore

Minutes from downtown Vancouver
Discover a place where nature lives

The North Shore is more than just a spectacular backdrop for one of the world's most scenic cities. It's teeming with life, wild and urban alike, and the possibilities of what to do with the time you spend here are endless.

The North Shore is more than just a spectacular backdrop for one of the world's most scenic cities. It's teeming with life, wild and urban alike, and the possibilities of what to do with the time you spend here are endless.

Few cities offer visitors the chance to spend the morning skiing or boarding, and the afternoon enjoying a picnic at the beach watching the cruise ships sail by.

If you love water sports you've come to the right place: just head downhill from anywhere on the Shore and you'll hit the ocean. The coves and little islands on the coastline make for perfect kayak and canoe trips and some of the best diving spots in the province.

All that vibrant Coast Mountain rainforest makes North and West Vancouver's trails a mecca for hikers and mountain bikers alike. Grab a map from the nearby bike shop (or eavesdrop on the locals) to discover why everyone on two wheels wants to ride here.

Once you've run yourself ragged on the mountain, it's time to hit the shops. Several shopping malls have everything you need, but don't forget to poke around Deep Cove, Lonsdale, The Quay and Edgemont Village in North Vancouver, and Ambleside, Dundarave, Caulfeild and Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver - they have some of the best shops, galleries and eateries around.

If you are looking for somewhere to eat, you will find a restaurant to satisfy every craving, and every budget on the North Shore. Italian, Continental, Greek, Persian, Indian, Asian. . . .

The only thing in short supply is time to take in all that the North Shore has to offer.

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