Sight guide · Vancouver · Canada
Visiting Lynn Canyon Park
A free alternative to Capilano, Lynn Canyon Park has a suspension bridge about 50 metres above a rocky gorge, short rainforest loop trails and the 30 Foot Pool, a swimming hole popular in summer.
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Quick answer
Lynn Canyon Park is a park in North Vancouver, Vancouver. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Park
- Area
- North Vancouver
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, nature, outdoors and kids
- Best months
- July–September
About Lynn Canyon Park
A free alternative to Capilano, Lynn Canyon Park has a suspension bridge about 50 metres above a rocky gorge, short rainforest loop trails and the 30 Foot Pool, a swimming hole popular in summer. The small Ecology Centre has exhibits for children.
Tip: Stay on marked trails and never jump from the cliffs into the pools; the river is colder and stronger than it looks.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: North Vancouver.
Best time to visit Lynn Canyon Park
Lynn Canyon Park 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.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Vancouver itinerary visits Lynn Canyon Park on day 2, together with Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Grouse Mountain and Richmond Night Market.
- No. 7 of the 20 sights in our Vancouver things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 4-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 7-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Vancouver.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Vancouver.
Near Lynn Canyon Park
Also in North Vancouver, so you can walk between them:
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — 2 hours, expensive
- Grouse Mountain — half a day, expensive
- Deep Cove and Quarry Rock — half a day, free
If you like Lynn Canyon Park
- Stanley Park and the seawall — Stanley Park, Half a day
- Granville Island — Granville Island, Half a day
- Vancouver Aquarium — Stanley Park, 2–3 hours
- Queen Elizabeth Park and Bloedel Conservatory — Little Mountain, 1.5 hours
Staying near Lynn Canyon Park
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Lynn Canyon Park?
Plan 1.5–2 hours. With Capilano Suspension Bridge Park nearby, it fits a half-day in North Vancouver.
+Is Lynn Canyon Park free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Lynn Canyon Park?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Stay on marked trails and never jump from the cliffs into the pools; the river is colder and stronger than it looks.
+Do I need to book Lynn Canyon Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.