Mount Seymour trails

One of the prettier spots on the North Shore, with a beach, a couple of marinas and a cove framed by mountains. Panorama Park has picnic tables and grassy areas to sit and enjoy the view, as well as a beach with a roped off area for swimming. Across the street from the north end of the park, is the start of the popular Quarry Rock hike. At the south end of the park is Deep Cove Kayak, which has canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals and lessons. Gallant Ave is the main street and has shops and restaurants. Deep Cove is very popular on summer weekends, so take public transit or come early if you want to find a parking spot.

Offers lessons, guided tours, and rents kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. There are a variety of boat styles to suit your skill level and rentals range from a couple of hours to multi-day kayaking trips up Indian Arm. Reservations are recommended on summer weekends.

An up-and-down hike through the forest with plenty of cedars, waterfalls and wooden bridges along the way. The reward is a big outcrop with nice views of Deep Cove and Burnaby Mountain. It's a very popular hike so expect to share the trail. Total hiking time is typically around 45 minutes each way and the hike can be done any time of the year.

Good-sized community park with beaches, views, play areas and trails. The western part of the park has a sand and pebble beach with views of the Second Narrows Bridge, Burnaby Mountain, Burrard Inlet and the entrance to Indian Arm. There are a number of picnic tables, grassy areas and two playgrounds for children. In summer, there's a concession stand (Wally's Burgers). Easy to walk trails through the forest along the shore lead to the eastern part of the park, which has another playground, tennis courts, rocky beach and views of Indian Arm.

A conservation area and popular birders' destination on Burrard Inlet. A restored mix of deciduous forest, meadow and wetland supports local wildlife and migratory birds. There are about 3 km of trails (mostly wheelchair accessible) and some benches and platforms to take in the view.

Very popular attraction for families with young children looking to see farm animals up close. Animals include cows, pigs, ponies, horses, donkeys, sheep, goats, turkeys and a sometimes talkative parrot. Most of the animals are behind fences but you can pet the rabbits and the goat area is often open the public. There are also some free-range chickens and ducks that can be fed with bags of seed purchased at the entrance). Other activities include daily milking demonstrations and pony rides (extra charge) on summer weekends.