Belcarra, British Columbia
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Top Photography Spots in and near Belcarra
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North Vancouver, British Columbia
Photograph the Cleveland Dam
4.0Once you park in the parking lot near the dam, its fairly easy to tell where it is, and how to get there. The awesome spillway looks like one of the worlds most dangerous slides, (don't slide down it), and Capilano Lake and the peaks of the Lions make for a great backdrop in North Vancouver. Ph...Read more -
Vancouver, British Columbia
Photograph the Lions Gate Bridge
3.7Park at the parking lot at Prospect point in Stanley Park to begin your photography adventure. The first photo opp is from the walkway on the Lions Gate, at about the middle of the bridge and looking to the left towards the Seawall. This is the perfect sunset spot.Once it gets dark, head to the b...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Hike Up Brothers Creek Loop
4.3 mi / 1312.3 ft gainThe directions to get to this location are a bit scattered as you need to weave through the upper streets of the British Properties. Driving Instructions If you are coming along Highway #1, take the Taylor Way exit and turn right (coming from the east) or left (coming from the west) onto Taylor W...Read more -
Delta, British Columbia
Hiking through Burns Bog Delta Nature Reserve
1.9 miAs you begin your journey into Burns Bog Delta Nature Reserve from the parking lot and small trail coming off of Westview Drive, notice the gravel trail ahead of you and across the train tracks that will take you into the bog itself and take a left. After spending a few minutes on the straight tr...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Hiking the Howe Sound Crest Trail
18 mi / 6000 ft gainDistance: 18 miles / 29 kms.Duration: 1 - 3 DaysElevation Gain: 6000 ft. / 1800 m.Magnesia Meadows: 49.483708, -123.190377The Howe Sound Crest Trail (HSCT) is one of the most epic hiking trips one can do in the Vancouver area. The trail is entirely located within the Cypress Mountain Provincial P...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Snowshoe to St. Mark's Summit
1.08 mi / 1500 ft gainIf you are looking for the perfect snowshoe adventure you've found the right place. St. Marks is located on Cypress Mountain. It is more difficult than the nearby Hollyburn, and sometimes inaccessible due to heavy snow. For those two reasons makes it the most secluded hike just minutes from downt...Read more -
Bowen Island, British Columbia
Hike Eagle Bluffs
5.05 mi / 1148.3 ft gainStart at the Cypress Mountain ski area and walk towards the first chairlift. You will see a giant sign showing the ski trails and you go to the right of that. You will then see a post that lists which direction to go for each hike.To start this trail, walk towards the previously mentioned chair ...Read more -
Bowen Island, British Columbia
Snowshoe to Black Mountain and Eagle Bluffs
5.6 mi / 1312.3 ft gainEagle Bluffs is a perfect hike for anyone looking to get away but not too far from the city! Your trip will start by grabbing your (free) backcountry pass from the Black Mountain lodge in the lower parking lot at the top of cypress bowl road. This is not the main lodge (Cypress Creek Lodge), but ...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Bowen Lookout
4.02.48 mi / 443 ft gainThe trailhead is located just off the Cypress Mountain lodge. It winds past old growth forest, and the Yew Lake Meadows. After passing these features the trail turns into a series of switchbacks, gaining the elevation in the last 850m of trail. Before you know it you are rewarded with a beautif...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Hike to Cypress Falls in West Vancouver
4.03.1 mi / 400 ft gainDrive the the end of Woodgreen Pl in West Vancouver, and you will pass the tennis courts on your right. You will see a little dirt road that heads up into the woods on your left - drive up this road ~30 feet into the parking lot. From the Parking lot, hike up the trail beside cypress creek (this ...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Explore Lighthouse Park
4.5To get to Lighthouse Park, head westbound along Marine Drive in West Vancouver. As Marine Drive continues past little shops and businesses, it will begin to narrow and the road will wind around the coastline. Continue past Caufield Cove Marina and watch for the Lighthouse Park sign on your left. ...Read more -
Vancouver, British Columbia
Explore Wreck Beach
4.0Located on UBC Vancouver campus, Wreck Beach is the only nude beach in Canada. It is a popular destination for students and the public, and is home to the best sunsets seen in Vancouver.To get to the beach, there is a descent of approximately 500 stairs, so be cautious - going down means having t...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Explore WhyteCliff Park, West Vancouver
4.4Escape to the vanishing horizon of the Pacific Ocean, where time is measured by the rhythm of waves.Located near West Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay neighbourhood, Whytecliff Park is home to more than 200 marine animal species and is one of the first Marine Protected Areas in Canada. You're almost gua...Read more -
Lions Bay, British Columbia
Scramble to the Summit of the West Lion via the Binkert Trail
5.010 mi / 5400 ft gainFind parking in a small gravel lot and be careful to park to the left of the sign, as cars do get towed in this area. Cross through the yellow road gate and begin by ascending the gravel road that provides moderate switchbacks before reaching a junction with the Mount Harvey trail, and keep right...Read more -
Surrey, British Columbia
Hike the Elgin Heritage Park Nature Trail
4.02 miHead over to this magical little park by the water. The forested area between the 2 entrances to the park has many large trees often used by eagles and hawks to survey the surrounding area for prey. The habitat functions of the marsh significantly contribute to the ecological value of the lower N...Read more -
Surrey, British Columbia
Catch a Sunset at Crescent Beach
5.0Crescent beach is a great place to end your day, by taking some sunset pictures. It often lights up the sky and really pops with colour. It is best to park at the main parking lot near the pier and start from there. The beach walk from the pier to the end is just over a kilometre, so is very shor...Read more