VANCOUVER COASTAL CANYON TOUR 

Come join us on this guided hiking tour as we see 3 of the most beautiful parks on the North Shore, including Whytecliff Park and Lighthouse Park. These parks are situated on the rugged coastline near Horseshoe Bay and offer spectacular views of the ocean. We also visit Cleveland Dam and hike into a canyon.

We start by picking you up from your location in Vancouver, Richmond, or Delta and taking you across the Lions Gate Bridge into the North Shore. Starting with Capilano Canyon, we get a great view of Capilano Reservoir, Cleveland Dam and the Lions, a pair of pointed peaks high above North Vancouver. We then head into the forest, taking a short, scenic loop along the canyon and stopping at a fish hatchery, where at certain times you are able to see salmon hop up the fish ladder.

Next, we drive out to Whytecliff Park on the corner of Howe Sound, where you can look over the ocean towards Squamish, Bowen Island, and the various islands scattered throughout this region. We will do an easy hike along the cliff and then walk down to the beach. If you have good footwear and it’s low tide, you can climb up the rocky hill that is connected to the beach out in the ocean! You can have lunch here while you take in the view and enjoy the serenity.

We then take a short but scenic drive along the coast and cliffs to Lighthouse Park, another beautiful park on the coast with multiple viewpoints. In addition to breathtaking views of the ocean, Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island, you can see the oldest Douglas Fir trees in the Vancouver area.  Some of these trees are more than 200 feet tall and 500 years old. There is also a 1914 lighthouse that is still in use.

After a great day, we head back to your location in Vancouver, Richmond, or Delta.

MT GARDNER BOWEN ISLAND TOUR

Join us on this day trip as we hike the tallest mountain on Bowen Island and enjoy spectacular views!  

Upon leaving Vancouver, we drive along a scenic highway to Horseshoe Bay to catch a ferry to Bowen Island. After taking the scenic 20-minute ferry ride to Snug Cove harbour, you'll walk into Crippen Regional Park and hike up to beautiful Killarney Lake.

You'll then then start hiking up a steep forested trail. On the way to the top, you will reach a viewpoint that offers views of Gambier and Keets Islands. After hiking further up, you'll eventually reach the top, where you can enjoy lunch while taking in the amazing views! Afterwards, hike back down to the Mt Gardner trailhead, completing a loop. From here on out, it's a relatively easy walk back down to Killarney Lake and the main street of Bowen Island.

If there is time, you will be able to stroll down main street, check out the shops and perhaps get a tasty treat. Then take the ferry back to Horseshoe Bay and head back to Vancouver. You should return at approximately 6pm, although this time will vary depending on traffic and the ferry schedule.