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Visiting Deep Cove and Quarry Rock
This village on the Indian Arm fjord is the base for kayaking and paddleboarding along forested shores, and for the Quarry Rock trail, a walk of about 3.8 km return to a granite viewpoint over the water.
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Quick answer
Deep Cove and Quarry Rock is a waterfront in North Vancouver, Vancouver. Allow half a day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Waterfront
- Area
- North Vancouver
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- outdoors, active, nature and views
- Best months
- July–September
About Deep Cove and Quarry Rock
This village on the Indian Arm fjord is the base for kayaking and paddleboarding along forested shores, and for the Quarry Rock trail, a walk of about 3.8 km return to a granite viewpoint over the water. Doughnuts from Honey's in the village are a post-hike tradition.
Tip: Go on a weekday or early in the morning; parking and the Quarry Rock trail are very busy on summer weekends.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: North Vancouver.
Best time to visit Deep Cove and Quarry Rock
Deep Cove and Quarry Rock is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- July: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-July the sun sets at about 21:14 local time (calculated for Vancouver).
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Fit it into your trip
Deep Cove and Quarry Rock is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Stanley Park and the seawall and Granville Island.
- No. 18 of the 20 sights in our Vancouver things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 4-day plan.
- Day 5 of the 7-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Vancouver.
Near Deep Cove and Quarry Rock
Also in North Vancouver, so you can walk between them:
- Grouse Mountain — half a day, expensive
- Lynn Canyon Park — 1.5–2 hours, free
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — 2 hours, expensive
If you like Deep Cove and Quarry Rock
- Stanley Park and the seawall — Stanley Park, Half a day
- Canada Place — Coal Harbour, 1 hour
- Queen Elizabeth Park and Bloedel Conservatory — Little Mountain, 1.5 hours
- VanDusen Botanical Garden — Shaughnessy, 2 hours
Staying near Deep Cove and Quarry Rock
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Deep Cove and Quarry Rock?
Plan half a day. With Grouse Mountain nearby, it fits a half-day in North Vancouver.
+Is Deep Cove and Quarry Rock free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Deep Cove and Quarry Rock?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Go on a weekday or early in the morning; parking and the Quarry Rock trail are very busy on summer weekends.
+Do I need to book Deep Cove and Quarry Rock in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.