Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Stuffing your face with a bulging Skookum Chief burger at
Tomahawk Restaur-
Explore North Shore
The North Shore area comprises North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Most visitors
arrive here from downtown via the SeaBus ferry from Waterfront Station. You'll have
an easy couple of hours of on-foot exploration straight off the boat: the Lonsdale Quay
Public Market is just a few steps from the dock, and the waterfront on the market's
eastern side has been reclaimed from its grungy shipyard past and now sports pleasant
shoreline boardwalks. You'll also be well situated at the bottom of Lonsdale Ave, North
Van's main thoroughfare. The avenue has loads of restaurants for when you get peck-
ish: there are several at the waterfront end and more as you head up towards the moun-
tains. Keep in mind this street is quite steep.
Once you're done with the market and Lower Lonsdale, hop on a bus from Lonsdale
Quay. The 236 will take you to (and from) the region's two main attractions: the Capil-
ano Suspension Bridge (about 20 minutes from the Quay) and Grouse Mountain (10
minutes further along). Grouse is the end of the line, so don't worry about getting off at
the right stop. You can do both these attractions in one day: start with Capilano (before
it gets too crowded) then continue on to Grouse (which you'll want to take more time
for). Alternatively, both Grouse and Capilano can be accessed by free summer shuttle
buses from downtown Vancouver.
For exploring West Vancouver, your best bet is catching bus 250 from downtown.
It'll take you along Marine Dr, which is right in the heart of the area.
Skiers can take the good-value Cypress and Seymour shuttle buses from Lonsdale
Quay during the season.
Local Life
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Alternative suspension bridge
Capilano is great but the locals prefer the less-
crowded Lynn Canyon Park (
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as a gratis alternative.
