Cypress Provincial Park

Cypress Provincial Park is a protected area on the slopes of Cypress Mountain above West Vancouver in British Columbia. The park combines conservation of coastal mountain forest with developed outdoor recreation facilities.

On the park’s southern slopes the Cypress Mountain ski area provides downhill skiing, snowboarding and winter recreation during the snow season. Higher-elevation trails and viewpoints such as St. Mark’s Summit draw hikers, snowshoers and backcountry users, with clear viewpoints over Vancouver, Burrard Inlet and Howe Sound.

The area was set aside to protect upland watersheds and forested slopes while also accommodating recreation close to the Metro Vancouver region. Recreational development on the park’s accessible southern bowls grew to support winter sports and year-round trail use.

The park sits above the communities of West Vancouver and West Howe Sound, immediately northwest of downtown Vancouver across Burrard Inlet, and is reached by road from West Vancouver.

• Access and seasonality: Best accessed from West Vancouver via Cypress Bowl Road; the day-use area and ski facilities attract heavy use in winter so expect queues and limited parking on peak days.
• Viewpoints: Offers panoramic west-facing views over Vancouver and Howe Sound from several summit viewpoints, making late afternoon and clear winter days particularly popular for photography.

What to See #

• Cypress Mountain ski area: The developed ski and recreation area that occupies the park's southern slopes, providing lifts, groomed runs and winter facilities for alpine sports.
• St. Mark's Summit: A popular upland viewpoint and hiking destination offering forested trails and views over Burrard Inlet and the city of Vancouver.