Family Walks and Hikes on Greater Vancouver’s North Shore

Family Walks and Hikes is an exciting new series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature expertly curated routes, informative maps, and colour photographs.

The Lower Mainland’s first entry in the series introduces readers to a wide range of trails that North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and the Howe Sound Islands have to offer. With routes ranging from neighbourhood walks to backcountry adventures to rugged mountain vistas, Family Walks and Hikes of Greater Vancouver’s North Shore has something for everyone. Trails include:
Mount Artaban
Kennedy Falls/Big Cedar
Lynn Canyon Park
Whyte Lake
Goat Ridge
De Pencier Bluffs
Lower MacKay Creek
Mount Seymour
Yew Lake
Eagle Bluffs
Hollyburn Mountain
Goat Mountain
Maplewood Flats
Lighthouse Park
Cypress Falls


Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, all of these hikes are accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each route includes:

detailed directions to trailheads
colour maps and photographs
seasonal information
round-trip distances
trail commentary
difficulty ratings