Cypress Provincial Park

This 3000 hectare park is bordered on one side by the Howe Sound to the west, the ridgetops of Mount Strachan and Hollyburn Mountain to the north and east and by West Vancouver to the south. The lookouts of the park provide an excellent to view sights such as the metropolis of Vancouver, Mount Baker and the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island.

The forest cover of coastal Douglas fir and western hemlock is inhabited by deer, bears, coyotes, and birdlife including ravens, woodpeckers, hawks and owls. Cypress Ski Resort and its surrounding lakes and scenic attractions draw many, many visitors to the park each day.

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LOCATION

The park is 12 km from downtown Vancouver via the Lions Gate Bridge. Turn off of the Upper Levels Highway (Routes 1 and 9) onto the road leading to the park entrance.

PARK FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Camping - Wilderness camping is permitted. Picnic grounds are located throughout the park.

Hiking and Trails - Numerous trails of varying length and difficulty lead the visitor to the parks scenic features. Mountain bikes are permitted only on the main access road.

Winter Activities - Designated areas have been set aside for snowmobiling, tobogganing and snowshoeing.

COMMERCIAL FACILITIES

Cypress Ski Resort offers ski schools and rentals of both downhill and cross-country ski equipment.