The Lower Mainlands first entry in the series introduces readers to a wide range of trails that North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and the Howe Sound Islands have to offer. With routes ranging from neighbourhood walks to backcountry adventures to rugged mountain vistas, Family Walks and Hikes of Greater Vancouvers North Shore has something for everyone. Trails include:Mount ArtabanKennedy Falls/Big CedarLynn Canyon ParkWhyte LakeGoat RidgeDe Pencier BluffsLower MacKay CreekMount SeymourYew LakeEagle BluffsHollyburn MountainGoat MountainMaplewood FlatsLighthouse ParkCypress FallsRanging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, all of these hikes are accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each route includes:detailed directions to trailheadscolour maps and photographsseasonal informationround-trip distancestrail commentarydifficulty ratings