North Vancouver

Parks and gardens in North Vancouver

This collection highlights North Vancouver’s diverse green spaces, ranging from the three-acre botanical displays at Park & Tilford Gardens to the historic grounds of Moodyville Park, the site of the North Shore’s first European settlement. The list features specialized environments like the Japanese-inspired Chiba Garden alongside expansive linear parks such as Grand Boulevard. Many of these locations, including Kings Mill Walk and Bewicke Park, serve as key access points to the Spirit Trail waterfront greenway.

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A

Park & Tilford Gardens

A three-acre botanical garden featuring eight distinct themed areas, including a colonnaded rose garden, a herb garden, and a traditional Oriental garden with a bridge and pond.

B

Bewicke Park

A waterfront neighborhood park providing views of the Burrard Inlet and a connection to the North Shore Spirit Trail.

C

Moodyville Park

A historic site revitalized with a large adventure playground, a pump track, and basketball courts. It serves as a major hub along the Spirit Trail.

D

Chiba Garden

A traditional Japanese garden established to commemorate the sister-city relationship with Chiba, Japan, featuring a stone lantern and manicured landscaping.

E

Heywood Park

A large forested park centered around MacKay Creek, offering a network of nature trails, a playground, and a designated off-leash area for dogs.

F

Kings Mill Walk Park

A waterfront park featuring a paved section of the Spirit Trail, an off-leash dog area, and views of the Vancouver skyline across the harbor.

G

Grand Boulevard

A historic linear parkway consisting of a wide central greenbelt flanked by heritage homes, featuring long walking paths and mature tree canopies.

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