- Lynn Canyon (North Vancouver)
- Rice Lake (North Vancouver)
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park (Vancouver)
- Bert Flinn Trails (Port Moody)
- Buntzen Lake Loop (Port Moody)
- Jug Island Trail (Belcarra)
- Sasamat Lake Loop (Port Moody)
- Capilano Regional Park/ Cleveland Dam (North Vancouver)
- Burnaby Mountain
- Admiralty Point (Belcarra)
Lynn Canyon (North Vancouver):
- a suspension bridge
- a 30 ft watering hole
- beautiful hiking trails along the Baden Powell Trails
- I highly recommend turning right after the suspension bridge and heading down the Baden Powell Trail towards the Twin Falls Bridge. This hike is really beautiful and great for kids.
- if you take the Twin Falls route and back it will be around 4 kms (2 hours or so)
- if you turn left after the suspension bridge it will take you to the 30 ft pools
- the Ecology Centre is educational, interactive and fun for ages. Admission is free, but they do accept donations.
Rice Lake Loop (North Vancouver):
- 3 km well maintained loop trail
- stroller and balance bike friendly
- easy for young children to manage on their own
- pristine lake views
- beautiful moss covered trees
- there are no dogs permitted on loop trail
- there is no swimming permitted in the lake
- this is a great beginner hike for little kids. It takes around 1.5 to do the full hike with young children.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park (Vancouver):
- beautiful trails to choose from that are flat and easy for kids of all ages to explore on their own.
- great for biking and hiking.
- stroller and balance bike friendly
- Salish Trail, Sword Fern, Iron Knuckle and Douglas Fir trails are all very family friendly and very beautifu
- take a photo of the map before exploring these trails. These trails have great signage and you can explore them easily if you follow the map.
Bert Flinn Trails (Port Moody):
- 2.6 km of scenic trails through the forest
- the trails are wide and open with lots for kids to explore
- you can find the Starz Bike Trail at the beginning of the Bert Flinn Loop
- take a photo of the map when you arrive. It will help you navigate the trails.
- these trails are easy for new hikers
Buntzen Lake (Port Moody):
- beautiful 10km loop trail
- it’s long, but easy to use as an out and back trail with kids instead of finishing the whole loop
- lots of secret beaches
- gorgeous beach in the summer months
- to get to the bridge and back it will take you around 3 hours with young children.
Jug Lake Trail (Belcarra):
- 5.5 km out and back trail
- gorgeous views of Jug Island and the Indian Arm
- moss covered forest and rock walls
- views of Bedwell Bay from the first lookout
- parking is found in the Belcarra Regional Park entrance.
- this is an intermediate level hike. It also takes around 4 hours with kids.
Sasamat Lake Loop (Port Moody):
- 3.2 km loop trail around the lake
- great hike for families
- beautiful beach and swimming area in the summer months
- concession
- 50 m long floating bridge
Capilano River Regional Park (North Vancouver):
- Cleveland Dam
- lots of beautiful trails to explore
- views of Capilano River
- Salmon Hatchery (visit for free!)
- stroller friendly gravel trails
- the Giant Fir Trail is worth visiting to see the old growth trees
Burnaby Mountain (Burnaby):
- there are so many trails on Burnaby Mountain. Two that I would recommend would be: Mel’s Trail and North Road Trail.
- both of these hikes are dual use
- the North Road Trail is a great trail for kids to practice their mountain biking skills. There are lots of boardwalks and skinnies
- Mel’s Trail is a beautiful walk in the woods. If you follow the trail to the right you will come across an old abandoned Volkswagen just off the trail
Admiralty Point/ Cod Rock (Belcarra):
- Admiralty Point hike is a 4 km out and back hike.
- this hike will reward you with gorgeous views of the Indian Arm and Barnet Marine Park.
- a shorter option is stopping at the half way point at Cod Rock.
- Cod Rock is a 2 km out and back hike with beautiful views of North Vancouver.
- This hike is a moderate hike with some cliff edges and lots of roots and rocks to traverse. It’s better for more experienced little hikers.
- parking is found in the Belcarra Regional Park entrance.
