Attractions

One of the most famous landmarks in North Vancouver is the Capilano Suspension Bridge. The bridge was originally built in 1889, and is 450 feet across and 230 feet above Capilano River and is, without a doubt, the world's greatest suspension footbridge!

Of course, a visit to North Vancouver would not be complete without a gondola ride up to Grouse Mountain. During the summer enjoy helicopter rides, Lumberjack shows, hike the Grouse Grind and much more. Winter time means skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and sleigh riding.

Need a change of scenery? Try Mount Seymour or Cypress Mountain for more ski runs and snow fun. Take a bus trip to Downtown over the Lions' Gate Bridge and visit Gastown (the original Vancouver), Chinatown, Granville Island and Robson Street where designer boutiques abound and you may just see a movie star shopping there! Don't forget about Stanley Park. Rent a bicycle and go around the 10 km sea wall, explore the gardens, see the Totem Poles, visit the Aquarium or just relax on one of the beaches.

Other great tourist attractions include:

Lonsdale Quay and The Pier
Trans Canada Trail Pavilion — a heritage landmark and national monument honouring Canada's First Nations. The North Shore Pavilion marks the presence of the world's longest recreational trail. The Trans Canada Trail spans 17,900 kilometers of Canadian land from coast to coast, connecting people, cultures and communities.
North Vancouver Museum and Archives
Park and Tilford Gardens
Summer music festival at the Quay
Edgemont Village — a quaint alpine village with an array of shops
Lynn Canyon Park (another suspension bridge)
Many, many hiking trails

Some of the local events in North Vancouver and Vancouver include:

The Village Scavenger Hunt
When: March 17 - 24, 2008, noon-4:00pm.
Where: Burnaby Village Museum
Daily Admission: $5.25 per person, includes carousel rides. Come take the challenge! The Village Scavenger Hunt takes you throughout the village looking high and low. Be sure to watch the blacksmith, catch a movie in the theatre and tour the Interurban Tram display while on you search for answers. And, of course, a ride on the carousel is a must. The Ice Cream Parlour will be open with light menu options available. Call 604-293-6501 for more information.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
When: March 25 to April 20, 2008
Let the cherry blossoms inspire you! The 3rd annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off with a free lunch-time concert, Cherry Jam Downtown March 25th and runs through to April 20th. For further details, please visit www.vcbf.ca
Eat Vancouver
When: May 23 - 25, 2008
Eat Vancouver is Canada 's largest consumer food, beverage and cooking show, expo, festival. This Vancouver food festival will take place at BC Place Stadium, downtown Vancouver , BC on May 23, 24 and 25, 2008. The food expo features hundreds of food, beverage and kitchen goods exhibitors, wineries, breweries, restaurants, chocolatiers, cooking demonstrations, wine and cheese seminars, cookbook authors, chef competitions and barbecue and chili cook-offs. Call 604.689.8651.
Schick Xtreme3 Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race
When: May 10, July 26, and September 27, 2008
Where: Various locations
A Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race is a one-day event that challenges the bodies and minds of racers. Test your limits on a spectacular 40-50km course featuring Kayaking (10km), Mountain Biking (20km), & Trail Running (10km).
Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
When: May 16th - 19th, 2008
Where: Cloverdale
The 62nd annual Cloverdale Rodeo and 119th annual Cloverdale Country Fair is an event not to be missed. This Pro rodeo just a few minutes from downtown Vancouver will showcase the top cowboys and cowgirls from around the world. There will be such events as Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc and Bareback events, as well as the top 24 Ladies Barrel Racers will be invited to compete at the Cloverdale Rodeo.
Bard On the Beach
When: May 29th to September 21st 2008
Where: Vanier Park, Kits Point, Vancouver
Bard on the Beach's 19th season runs May 29th through September 21st, 2008 featuring the comedy/tragedy pairings of the TWELFTH NIGHT and KING LEAR in the Mainstage tent and THE TEMPEST and TITUS ANDRONICUS in the Studio Stage tent.
2008 Vancouver BG Triathlon World Championships
When: June 3-8
http://www.triathlonvancouver.com/
TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival
When: June 20 - June 29, 2008
Where: Various venues around Vancouver
For 10 days and nights extraordinary music electrifies the entire city. From Gastown to David Lam Park, from hip bistros to great concert halls you can hear a wide variety of jazz, blues, groove, world music, improv and popular artists. Featuring 1,800 musicians from Canada and around the world. The Jazz Festival touches all parts of the city, with many free performances including large-sale public events, eight major indoor concert series, and a host of nightclub shows.
2010 Olympics - Vancouver 2010
When: February 12 - 28, 2010
Where: Vancouver, North Vancouver & Whistler
2010 Paralympics - Vancouver 2010
When: March 12 - 21, 2010
Where: Vancouver, North Vancouver & Whistler

Be sure to check out Tourism Vancouver's website for more things to do, see and experience in our great city.