Lynn Canyon Park officially opened to the public in 1912 and has been a popular destination among tourists and local residents ever since. Lynn Canyon Park is a great location for a family picnic, a leisurely hike, or a refreshing swim in one of the many popular swimming holes.
Lynn Canyon Park has grown from 12 acres in its early years to 617 acres today. Lynn Canyon Park contains second growth forest with most of the trees aged approximately 80 to 100 years old.
Lynn Canyon Park features a suspension bridge that sways 50 meters above the canyon. It was built privately in 1912 when the park opened. Lynn Canyon also offers a selection of walking and hiking trails that connect to other parks in the region such as Lynn Headwaters, Rice Lake, and Inter River Park.
A great place to sit and chat after a hike through the park. The café provides eat in and take out food services. Public washrooms are located in the café building.
View the Lynn Canyon Cafe Menu
The Ranger Station is located in the café building. The park rangers frequently walk the trails to ensure that they are safe and maintained properly. They often patrol the popular swimming locations in the summer to ensure public safety.
In order to keep the park an enjoyable place for everyone, the park has some rules and regulations. For more information please visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre.
The ecology center has been a part of Lynn Canyon Park for many years and showcases some historical information about the park.
Be sure to make a visit to the ecology center for some great souvenirs, and to catch one of the popular puppet shows in the theatre.
Visit the ecology centre website here.
Lynn Canyon Park is open daily all year.
Spring: 7 am to 7 pm
Summer: 7 am to 9 pm
Fall: 7 am to 7 pm
Winter: 7 am to dusk
Weekdays 10 am to 5 pm
Weekends and Holidays
10 am to 5 pm - June to September
Noon to 4 pm - October to May
Closed
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Admission: Admission to the park is free.
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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.