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Paved multi-use trail stretching across most of North Vancouver with some waterfront and nature sections, a couple of interesting bridges, and access to Lonsdale Quay and the Shipyards.
A bustling and popular market, especially around lunch and early afternoon. The first floor has a variety of shops, mostly selling tourist-oriented souvenirs of varying quality and tackiness. The second floor has a more eclectic variety of shops and boutiques, as well as a children's play area. The best value is the food options, with a diverse food court and a number of sweet smelling shops that entice with baked goods, sandwiches and treats. Climbing the steps outside to the revolving Q provides nice views across the harbour to downtown Vancouver.
Art gallery focusing on contemporary art. The rotating exhibits often incorporate North Vancouver or Vancouver, and feature a variety of media including photos, video, textiles, sculpture and prints. While not an exhibit, the balcony on the second floor provides a nice elevated view of Lonsdale Quay and downtown Vancouver..
Shipyards Historic Precinct
This is the site of what was once the largest shipyard in British Columbia. There are a number of displays that go through the history of shipbuilding on the North Shore, and Shipbuilders Square hosts community events throughout the year, including free summer concerts, a summer night market on Friday evenings and a Christmas market. For views of Vancouver, the Burrard Inlet and North Vancouver, head east along the waterfront to the 700 ft Burrard Dry Dock Pier.
Small park on the waterfront looking across to downtown Vancouver. There is a small Japanese garden, a gazebo on the water and lots of green space and benches to enjoy the view or have a picnic. The curvy bars in the middle of the park are an artist's interpretation of the North Shore mountains. The park also hosts a number of summer festivals including Canada Day activities and Caribbean Days.
The iconic ride up Grouse Mountain to the "Peak of Vancouver". The view is lovely although it can be quite cramped in the gondola when it's busy. Admission includes (depending on the time of the year) hiking, Theatre in the Sky, ice skating, sleigh ride, snowshoeing, the lumberjack show and the refuge for endangered animals. The Skyride does not provide admission to the ski area, ziplines or the Eye of the Wind.
Wind turbine with a glass viewing pod at the top of the tower. It's on the peak of Grouse Mountain so the 360° views are spectacular (weather permitting, of course).