Hidden Gems

We've compiled a list of hidden gems in the City. Visit one or visit them all! And don’t forget about our not-so-hidden gems! Find all our City parks on our Parks in the City map.

Tempe

• Hang out at Tempe Pond

Marine-Hamilton

• Heywood wilderness trail loop, picnic and play
• Check out the MacKay Creek restoration work from the Harbourside West Overpass along the Spirit Trail
• Wander the maze of the Fell side channel (near Fell and 19th)
• The pond at Wagg Creek (don't feed the ducks though)

Mahon Park

• Discover the mysterious meadow behind Chris Zuehlke
• To step away from urban life - take the northern most trail and bridge crossing in Mahon Park (trail north of Chris Zuehlke). A couple of huge cedars and if you go in the Spring you will see lots of Skunk Cabbage in bloom!
• Second Section of the Green Necklace at Mahon Park (along Jones Avenue from Keith to 21st Street)
• Bird watch when walking along the trails in Mahon Park during the summer

Central Lonsdale

• Queen Mary Community Garden - the plantings are taking off, especially the clematis vines on the fence
• Seating area northeast of Chesterfield Round-about (by the Green Necklace)
• Sit under a big tree in Victoria Park West in the summer - look up into the sky and look at the leaves as the sunlight passes through them (e.g. horse chestnut tree)

Grand Boulevard

• Visit the northeast corner of Ray Perrault Park for an unexpected view of Burrard Inlet and downtown Vancouver (and to think this park was gifted to the public for everyone to enjoy - that's pretty awesome!)
• Garden trail beside Loutet Farm - amazing what our community can create - and maintain!
• Loutet Farm
• Explore the old gravel quarry at Greenwood Park

Cedar Village

• Walk the boardwalk or take in a game of frisbee golf in Eastview Park

Lower Lonsdale

• Mid-block walkway between apartment towers from 2nd Street to 1st Street leading to northwest side of Jack Louck's Court
• The Shipyards granite blocks along the water for an impromptu picnic lunch

Moodyville

• Meander the creek path in Sunrise Park
• Lynnmouth Park trail between the bridges

Find all City Parks on our interactive Park Map.