Lynn Canyon Park East Parking Lot — Attraction in District of North Vancouver

The Lynn Canyon Park East Parking Lot is more than just a place to leave your car — it’s a strategic gateway to one of North Vancouver’s most beloved natural escapes

What the East Parking Lot Contains

Located off Lillooet Road, this lot is especially popular with locals and savvy visitors. Here’s what you’ll find:

Free Parking: Unlike the main lot near the café and suspension bridge (which charges ~$3/hour from March to October), the East Lot is free year-round⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ Trail Access: Direct access to trails leading to:

Rice Lake Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Lynn Headwaters Regional Park Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge (about an 8-minute walk away)

Picnic Tables: A few shaded spots for relaxing before or after your hike⁽³⁾ Trail Maps & Signage: Helpful orientation boards to plan your route Trash Bins: To help keep the park clean Seasonal Gate Hours: Typically open from 7 am to 9 pm, with posted closing times at the entrance⁽³⁾

Why It’s Famous (or at Least Popular!)

While it may not be “famous” in the traditional sense, the East Parking Lot is locally loved for several reasons:

Free & Convenient: It’s one of the few free lots near Lynn Canyon, making it a go-to for budget-conscious hikers⁽¹⁾ Less Crowded: Especially during peak summer weekends when the main lot fills up fast Gateway to Hidden Gems: Offers easier access to quieter trails like the Varley Trail, Bear Trail, and Rice Lake Loop Local Favorite: Often used by North Vancouver residents who know the area well and want to avoid...

What a cool place, my first time visiting this park. They have multiple trails of varying difficulty levels and a free suspension bridge to walk across which is a feature of the park. There are many signs warning people not to dive as many people have died or been seriously injured diving from the rocks into the water. This place has a reputation for that because there will always be dare devils with a laisse fare attitude. Be safe, be smart and do not dive into these waters, it’s extremely dangerous here. The forest is full of fallen trees and moss / lichen growing on everything. It was cloudy overcast when I went but I could imagine when it’s sunny. It would be spectacular with rays of sunshine streaming...

Visited Lynn Canyon today and parked in this lot. Only a few cars were there making it easy to get a spot. During the busy season I can see this lot filling up quickly. This lot is free to park in. Be careful to leave the area before the gates are locked. Times are clearly posted on the gates for their daily close time. Clear space with trash cans available and a few picnic tables as well. A nice map is provided to reference before hiking. About an 8 min walk to the suspension bridge, end section you will have to go down some stairs to...