Easy hikes and walks around Electoral Area A

The Centennial Seawalk is a year-round waterfront pathway. It connects Ambleside Park to Dundarave Pier. The path is paved, mostly flat, with continuous ocean views and the North Shore Mountains behind Vancouver’s skyline. The Centennial Seawalk is perfect for all ages and fitness levels, and open to activities such as biking, walking, running, and skating.

Dundarave Pier and Beach is home to a small but picturesque beach with fantastic views across Burrard Inlet, the Lions Gate Bridge, and the Vancouver skyline. Head to the end of the pier for the best views and for fishing, crabbing, and great sunsets. During winter, the pier puts on a festive Christmas light display, and within walking distance, you’ll find Dundarave Village with cafés, restaurants, and small shops.

Ambleside Park is a stunning waterfront public space on the shores of Howe Sound across the water from downtown Vancouver. This path is open for walking, jogging, or biking along the park's wide seaside boardwalk, which connects to the Centennial Seawalk. Looking south, freighters and sailboats dot the waters under the Vancouver skyline. The beach is a mix of sand and pebbles, popular for sunbathing, beachcombing, and swimming. Even dogs can enjoy the park in the designated off-leash zone. The park also has golfing, baseball, and pickleball fields, plenty of activities for everyone.

Built in 1954, this dam holds back Capilano Lake. It has a pretty impressive 91-metre spillway and is responsible for a large portion of the Lower Mainland's drinking water. The dam is part of the Capilano River Regional Park.

Capilano Lake is a 270-hectare, man-made reservoir contained by the Cleveland Dam, which was built in 1954, and accounts for about 40% of Vancouver's water supply. Visitors can get stunning views of the long, narrow lake with the Lions Mountains as a backdrop from the dam.

Admiralty Point is a prominent rocky outcrop that juts into Burrard Inlet where you can get a close-up view of passing boats and the forested shoreline across the water. The point is edged with smooth stone slabs and driftwood, making it a popular spot for picnicking, tidepooling, and watching seals or seabirds. It’s a quiet, scenic destination with a front-row seat to the beautiful inlet’s daily rhythms.

Mundy Park is the largest urban forest in Coquitlam, with an extensive network of trails that wind through towering evergreens and serene wetlands. At the center of the park is Mundy Lake, a peaceful area to take a moment to watch ducks glide across the water. There are a variety of paved and natural paths, making it perfect for everything from peaceful nature walks to morning runs.

This junction to Mundy Lake marks the transition from the forested hillside trails to the peaceful lakeside loop in the park. Here, the path levels out and opens to lovely views of the water framed by tall cedars and maples. It’s a nice quiet alternative where you can either continue around the lake or reconnect with the park’s wider trail network.