Vancouver British Columbia Recreation |
When it comes to top North American vacation destinations and outdoor recreation, few locations on the continent can compare with the all natural beauty and recreation activity appeal of Vancouver, British Columbia. The greater Vancouver area is a treasure trove of outdoor sights and sounds; offering myriad options including hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and much more. Whether you choose to take a trip along the Fraser River, ride the ferry to the spectacular Gulf Islands or Victoria, hike the Grouse Grind trail, meander leisurely around the Sea Wall at Stanley Park, or ski the powdery slopes of local hills like Mt. Seymour, Cypress Bowl or Grouse Mountain, the recreation opportunities available in Vancouver, BC are almost endless.
Vancouver residents, along with most of the population in the west coast of North America, are big on outdoor recreation. Unlike other locations around the continent, when possible, Vancouverites like to get out and hike or bike. Both of these activities can be enjoyed to the fullest on trails found at Stanley Park. Imagine enjoying some exercise while taking in the beauty of towering evergreen trees, feeling a gentle breeze drifting in from the Pacific, while observing in the striking skyline of downtown Vancouver in the background. Another popular hiking spot is the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and Lynn Canyon. Located in North Vancouver, this magnificent outdoors area lies between the Capilano and Seymour watersheds. Vancouver visitors will be treated to majestic mountain scenery and wildlife while hiking here.
Some of Vancouver’s local mountains make for the most spectacular spots for hiking, biking as well as for site-seeing. All three of Vancouver’s main three local mountain destinations offer spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities. For skiers and snowboarders, these Vancouver mountain destinations offer thrilling ski runs, often with dramatic views of the downtown area served up as a bonus. It’s easy for Vancouver visitors to leave their downtown hotel and be up on the mountain, ready for the first run of the day, forty-five minutes later. Seymour, Grouse, and Cypress also offer tremendous trailheads for those looking for get up close and personal with the Coastal mountain scenery of the greater Vancouver area.
Another of Vancouver’s most popular spots for outdoor recreation is the Pacific Spirit Regional Park area located in Vancouver’s picturesque Point Grey area. This regional park is also known as the University Endowment Lands since it is located adjacent to the University of British Columbia’s main campus. In addition to forested areas, Vancouver tourists can enjoy meandering along the beachfront of Spanish Banks. Again, this is an ideal location for recreation because it offers outstanding scenery and yet is located just minutes from downtown Vancouver.
The recreation highlights mentioned here only really begin to scratch the surface when it comes to Vancouver area hiking, biking, kayaking, mountain-climbing, and fishing hot spots. For those willing to explore some of the area’s surrounding Vancouver, other popular recreation locations include the Golden Ears Provincial Park, Black Tusk near Whistler BC, and Manning Provincial Park. Located right on the Pacific, Vancouver also offers convenient and regular ferry service to the local Gulf Islands as well as Victoria and Vancouver Island.
To enjoy all the spectacular sights and outdoor recreation destinations featured in Vancouver BC, visit our Vancouver hotels page to browse for the perfect lodging fit. When you’re ready, you can book your Vancouver hotel with our fully secure, quick and easy to use online reservation system. Our broad assortment of Vancouver hotels, along with our advantage rates, guarantee you can find just what you’re looking for when it comes to Vancouver accommodation. So what are you waiting for? The magnificent outdoors of Vancouver and beautiful British Columbia await you! |
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