Thursday, December 23, 2010

2010.12.19. North Vancouver

Went with my parents to check out Seymour Ski area, since the weather trued out to be nice. Not terribly busy. But still a long wait for the 2 lifts at the parking level (one more lift further up). A shuttle bus runs from Lonsdale Quay (in North Vancouver town center) 3 times a day.

Stopped by Lynn Canyon Park on the way back. Took Lillooet Rd to the end. The road closes at 5pm. We only had time to walk to the unimpressive Rice Lake (very small). Saw one person fishing. It was getting quite dark going down to the Lynn Creek, so we decided to quit and return some later time.

12/22. Despite the on and off drizzle, we set out to Lynn Canyon Park again. This time, we first visited Deep Cove at east end of North Vancouver. Then took Mountain Parkway -> Lynn Valley Rd west of Lynn Creek to the park. The suspension bridge is very nice, sturdy. One tall waterfalls to the south, and one lower but wider falls as the creek tumbles downstream. Muddy.

Direction via bus: #228 or #229 from Lonsdale Quay. Or #229 from Phibbs Exchange (#130 via Metro Town, #28 via Joyce Station, #210 via Downtown Vancouver).