This year round, summer and winter recreation destination just minutes from downtown Vancouver is certainly worth a visit. Some of the wildlife to watch out for include grizzly bears, coyotes, black bears, deer, bobcats, cougars and many various bird species. While the backcountry hiking trails in the Cypress Provincial Park are challenging, the recreation trails provide much better opportunities to view and explore some the remote wilderness lakes and surrounding alpine meadows in the park. During the winter months the park is a great destination for downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Whenever you're intending to travel to Vancouver, this park is not be missed on your trip over.

The towering North Shore Mountains which form a backdrop to the bustling city of Vancouver have beckoned outdoor recreationists for many years.
Until the opening of the Lions Gate Bridge in 1939, a fleet of ferries transported hikers and skiers across Burrard Inlet on the first leg of their journey to Hollyburn Ridge, which is now part of Cypress Provincial Park.

On a clear day the views are spectacular! To the south is the sprawling metropolitan area of Vancouver, while to the southeast is snowclad Mount Baker in the Cascade Mountain chain. To the west and southwest lie the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island with Georgia Strait in the foreground.
Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed at higher elevations beyond the Alpine and Nordic ski areas and along the Howe Sound Crest Trail, but no facilities are provided.