This swimming hole in Lynn Canyon Park is extremely popular among local residents who visit the park on a regular basis and tourists on a short visit. The 30 Foot Pool is a short walk from the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge and doesn't involve climbing hills or stairs. It is pretty easily accessible for. There is a small beach area near the swimming hole that is covered with small pebbles and good to lie down a towel or a blanket.
The 30 Foot Pool is on route to the Pipe Bridge which crosses the canyon and leads to the top of Lynn Valley Road. If the Pipe Bridge is where you are headed, be prepared for a long climb up a wooden stairwell to the top of the canyon. There is a lookout point on the stairwell with a great view of the 30 Foot Pool and surrounding area.
Some of the most popular locations to visit in Lynn Canyon Park are listed below:
If you are traveling by bus there are various routes to take depending on your location. From Downtown Vancouver take the sea bus across to the Lonsdale Quay bus loop and take either bus #228, or #229.
Bus #228 will take you to Lynn Valley Center, which is about a 10 minute walk from Lynn Canyon Park’s main entrance. Bus #229 will take you directly to Lynn Canyon Park’s main entrance.
If you are traveling from East Vancouver, Burnaby, or Metro Town area take any bus to Phibbs Exchange. The most common busses are #130 via Metro Town, #28 via Joyce Station, #210 via Downtown Vancouver.
From Phibbs Exchange take bus #229 which will take you to Lynn Canyon Park’s main entrance.
For more information on public transit visit translink.ca
Lynn Canyon Park is located East of North Vancouver in Lynn Valley. The park is easy to find and accessible by bus.
If you are driving, take upper levels Trans Canada Highway 1 until you reach exit 19. Follow Lynn Valley Road North East past the Mountain Highway intersection, and then continue to Lynn Valley Road. Watch for Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre sign on the right hand side of the road. Turn right onto Peters Road, and you will find the main entrance at the end.