14 - North Shore News — Special Feature So much more! 2 4? eo BL ey + Enjoy a multitude of pleasant parks THE NORTH Shore is wellknown for its wilderness beau- West Vancouver's Lighthouse ty, from the rainforest greenery of Deep Cove to the Park off Marine Drive is a 185- seaswept bluffs of Poin : . acre tract of land that is home to swep t Atkinson. There are plenty of the Point Atkinson lighthouse and ee ; : ! local parks to visit, whether you're a longtime resident or a a variety of noteworthy West visitor to the North Shore. Coast flora. A network of trails crosses through the park, and visitors can discover a host of wildflowers in- cluditig§ Dog-tooth Violet, wild hyacinth and the cluster lily. Getting down to the lighthouse area is a moderate hike for most, with the result being a spectacular view overlooking the gateway to Burrard Inlet. Nearby Whytecliff Park is a popular scuba diving location with its underwater marine park and abundance of sea life fed by nutrient-bearing creatures. This 39-acre park is about one- third play area, picnic sites, tennis courts, observation pavilion and swimming beach. The remaining park wilderness area is criss-cross- ed with trails through stands of pine, dogwood and arbutus. ln Dundanwe beadr— WHAT’S NEW AT PEPPI’S? ° NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK * DAILY AFTERNOON TEA * SUNDAY BRUNCH A LA CARTE * EXTENDED LUNCH MENU * OUTDOOR HEATED PATIO @ CHEF DE CUISINE ¢ PASTRY CHEF ° “WESTCOAST STYLE SEAFOOD” - FOR DINNER {plus Peppi's old favorites) Other West Vancouver water- front beach parks include Dun- darave Park, John Lawson Park and Ambleside Park, all offering plenty of room to let the children run loose and all linked by West Vancouver’s popular Seawall walk, Dundarave and John Lawson Park each offer a pier, a special children’s play area, restroom/ changing facilities and plenty of sheltered picnic tables. At Ambleside Park -—- at the narrows between Vancouver's Stanley Park and West Van- couver, visitors will find among the host of facilities tennis courts, a fitness circuit, playground, 18 holes of pitch and putt and a bird sanctuary. Passing through the park out- Sea, Ski, Sail and Skewer wert@ake @ break aru: enjoy your vacation .... take your barbee ta the beach.,. «go summer skiing at Whistler and... Snack-up at Stongs. 100% LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED. DINING ROOM HOURS: LUNCH: MON-SAT. 11:30-2:30 AFTERNOON TEA: MON-SUN. 2:30-5:30 DINNER: MON-SUN. 5:30-10:00 SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10:30-2:30 150 - 25th St., West Vancouver Reservations: 922-1414 W COMPARE aANrent Ot SHOP STONG $ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 9 to 7 pm yates Thursday & Friday 9am to 9pm DOLLAR See EIN. CENTRE Sunday 10-6 pm DUNDARAVE WEST VANCOUVER LYNN VALLEY MALL NORTH VANCOUVER skirts twice daily during summer runs is the Royal Hudson, a restored steam train making runs from North Vancouver to Squamish. In all, West Vancouver has more than 50 parks dotting the municipality and offering a varied selection of facilities depending on their size and locale. For further information on any of West Vancouver’s parks call 922-1211. North Vancouver, too, has its share of parks. The one visitors may notice first is Waterfront Park next to Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus terminal. This one-acre park stretches from Espianade to the water and is home to a seawall promenade and includes a special Japanese garden following in the tradition of the North Vancouver City’s Japanese sister city, Chiba. During the summer, Waterfront Park is a favorite spot for visitors to consume outdoor meals while watching the marine traffic travel leisurely past to and from the harbor. A variety of entertainment events are scheduled for the park this summer (see pull-out map for further details). In Deep Cove, farther along the North Vancouver waterfront, is Cates Park. Named after John Cates, the park was dedicated in 1957 and was once occupied by The Dollar Mill, a sawmill started by Capt. Dollar, after whom the Dollarton area was named. Remnants of the mill can still be seen today at the park’s nor- thwest end. Novelist Malcolm Lowry — best known for his work Under the Volcano — lived for a time in the area, and the park today has two walks that bear his name. een At Third Street and Queensbury is Moodyville Park, one of the area's many parks and site of Moody’s Mill, one of the North Shore's first settlements. A sign in the park recognizes the pioneer settlement and the sailing of the first cargo of lumber ~ a key early industry — from Burrard Inlet. Visiting skateboard enthusiasts can try their skills at the Seylynn Bowl in Seylynn Park at the in- tersection of Mountain Highway and Hunter Street. Popular with resident and visiting skateboarders, the bowl is well-used during the summer, with enthusiasts of all skill levels prac- tising their sport. Other notable parks include Murdo Frazer Park — with a par-three golf course, and Mos- quito and William Griffin parks, both offering lots of open space. Set between Lynn Creek and the Seymour River, Inter River Park is a creek-side park worthy of a visit, as are nearby Lynn Canyon Park with its suspension bridge, Mount Seymour Provincial Park and Lynn Headwaters Regional Park — all wilderness parks. Lynn Headwaters Park is easy to find by travelling towards the mountains to the very end of Lynn Valley Road. After parking your car, visitors can choose from a number of trails that range from short to long, and which offer glimpses of city and mountain views and relics from the area’s early logging his- tory. The Rice Lake Trail will take walkers to the neighboring Seymour Demonstration Forest. Cleveland Dam and the Capilano Fish Hatchery are located in the Capilano River Regional Park, which, like the Seymour Demonstration Forest and Lynn Headwaters Park, is run by the Greater Vancouver Regional District (432-6352). Within the park, 2 7.5 km foot- path runs the length of the Capilano River from Cleveland Dam to West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. For more information on other North Vancouver parks, call 985- 7761 or 987-7131. Market Fresh Seafood 157 Chadwick Court N. Vancouver (next to Quay) Spectacular City Harbour. View! 2 ror 1 DINNER ENTREE When another entree of equal or greater value is ordered. Expires June 30/91 Extensive Wine selection 987-4610 !