24 - Wednesday, August 5, 1987 - North Shore News orth Shore abounds with recreational opportuniti THE NORTH SHORE abounds with recreational opportunities for everyone from the lazy to the physical overachiever, from the tender to the lusty. The new Seymour Demonstra- tion Forest north of Lynn Valley provides fun walks for hikers with different skill levels. The Greater Vancouver Regional District Park will be opened on Aug. 23, but the trails in this tall, narrow valley — ranging from rugged treks to pleasant walks — are already open to the public. More sedate people can head to one of the North Shore's numerous beaches and catch a few golden rays on those hot summer days. Ambleside in West Van- couver and Cates Park in Dollar- ton are both good bets for people wanting to head out on a swelter- ing August day. Motorists can drive into the always remarkable Cypress Park, catch the views from the lookouts and grab a meal at the open res- taurant at the top. “We have our chairlift going in the summer too,’’ says Linda Swain, who is in charge of market- ing Cypress. Cypress also has an extensive network of trails. Provincial gov- ernment maps are available show- ing all the area trails, including the rigorous trails behind the park into the Lions and beyond. Local seashore parks — Kelvin Grove, Telegraph Cove and Whytecliff — offer diving oppor- tunities for the novice and the ex- perienced in B.C.’s famous waters. National Geographic magazine ranks B.C.’s waters third in the world for scuba diving. For bikers, a North Shore cou- ple and their sons have set up a tour service which includes rides on to and around the North Shore, particularly West Vancouver. In the Pink organizer Ted Pelly said the new tour company has set tours that vary in length according to the skill and fitness of the cyclists. ‘‘There are so many places to cycle that people don’t know about, that have little traffic,’’ Pelly said. He said the outfit was willing to make special deals with riders and could tie a ride into a picnic, a boat cruise or a dinner. For the truly adventurous, there’s still hang gliding off Grouse Mountain and the thrills and fears associated with wafting along the mountain wind streams with nothing but a large piece of cloth and a frame between you and death. More socially-inclined residents can catch 18 holes at one of the North Shore’s golf courses, and maybe stop in for a few more rounds at a water hole after the game. For those who have never done it, a ride on The Royal Hudson to Squamish, or back from there, is a good day trip. Riders can take the boat cruise back into the city if they have time. Those with a penchant for spen- ding should take a rainy afternoon and amble around Lonsdale Quay, trying exotic foods and having a look at the merchant's different offerings. For a quick trip out of the city Set in the splendor of Lynn Canyon Park, the Centre serves as a Nature House for the park and an Ecology Display and Information Cen- tre. You can enjoy our many displays, scale models, children’s games and view exciting Canadian National Film Beard films. We are wheelchair accessible. Hours Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday (Closed weekends in December and January). This is a free service of the Corporation of the District of North Vancouver, Parks Department. Summer Events: -Nature Walks in park everyday during August at 2 p.m. Meet at the Centre. -Painting in the Park for young artists, ages 7-12, on Wednesday, August 12; 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-register, call 987-5922. Fee $2.00. -Animal Rights Weekend with talks and slide shows by guest speakers at 2 p.m. on August 1-3. -B.C. Provincial Museum Travelling Exhibits with “Behold the Bird” - Peregrine Falcon, August-November. “David Douglas” - The Man of The Fir, September-October. -Booka group touror a Nature Walk in the park. Book a group for a slide-s' iow on local and B.C. Wildlife. For information on the park and Centre and answers to uestions on Wildlife, Ecology and Natural History, call: 87-5922. Murdo Frazer Golf Course 9-Hole - Par 3 Location: 2699 Pemberton Avenue just north of the Upper Levels Highway and west of Capilano Road. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to Dusk. Open everyday from April to November Admission: Weekdays - Adults Ist 9 Holes repeat $2.50 $1.50 Seniors and Juniors Holidays and Weekends - All Ages. . . . $2.50 Tees and Golf Balls on sale at the Pro Shop. FOR INFORMATION CALL 980-8410 with few hassles, take the short ferry ride over to Bowen Island and spend the day walking the quiet roads and enjoying the fan- tastic scencry. The key to enjoying the North es Shore’s pleasures is fing the mood and inclinations to the rec- reational opportunities. Take some time, look around, and then take advantage of the many day trip opportunities available. Do you like animals and birds? Do you want your child to get to know them firsthand? MAPLEWOOD FARM A beautiful five-acre park with farm animals. SPRING AND SUMMER FAVOURITES: Bunnies, Calves, Chicks, Ducklings, Goat Kids, Gosfings, Lambs 929-5610 OPERATED BY THE PARKS DEPT. OF THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER. Cates Park Boat Launch Location: Hours: Fees: Launch and Return Cates Park, Dollarton Highway 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. everyday July and August. FOR INFORMATION CALL 929-2924