Lynn Canyon

Geordie and I used what is turning out to be the only nice day this Spring to hike Lynn Canyon. If we had a bit more forethought we may have done the back country but as it turns out we had a great time puttering around. We did get off the designated path though (don't be like us as it can be dangerous). Lynn Canyon is a nice secret place in North Van but it seems to be getting popular with tour buses. When we left there were tour groups and a large crowd on the Suspension Bridge so arrive early to beat the rush. Morning is best. Then there is just birds and the occasional dog walkers. The odd bear comes through too. The Bridge is 50 metres above the canyon and was independently built around 1912.

This was a good spot for birds. We watched American Dippers brave the cold waters. It was freezing cold from all the melt waters so I will give it some more time before I go swimming and wading. Careful where you do this though as the waters are fast.

Some of the trees are 100 years old. There are a few spots that have been logged a long time ago and you can still see some springboard hacks. Geordie has a fondness for little trees growing out of an old stump or nursury tree.  The photo below was taken with his fisheye lens.