| Cypress
Provincial Park -- Host venue for the freestyle skiing and
snowboarding competitions for the 2010 Olympic Winter
Games!
About this
Cache...
The towering
North Shore Mountains which form a backdrop to the bustling city of
Vancouver have beckoned outdoor recreationists for many years.
Until the opening of the Lions Gate Bridge in 1939, a fleet of
ferries transported hikers and skiers across Burrard Inlet on the
first leg of their journey to Hollyburn Ridge, which is now part of
Cypress Provincial Park.
Bounded on the
west by Howe Sound, on the north and east by the ridgetops of Mount
Strachan and Hollyburn Mountain and to the south by West Vancouver,
Cypress sits like a ship's crownest high above
Vancouver.
On a clear day
the views are spectacular! To the north is the sprawling
metropolitan area of Vancouver, while to the southeast is snowclad
Mount Baker in the Cascade Mountain chain. To the west and
southwest lie the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island with Georgia
Strait in the foreground.
The diversity of
natural features, old-growth trees and outdoor recreation
opportunities both summer and winter, is due partly to the climate
of coastal British Columbia. The mean annual temperature of around
9-10 degrees Celcius (49-50° F) results in many warm days for
hikers and sightseers. No matter what the season or the weather,
Cypress Provincial Park is an enjoyable place to be. Along with
hiking and sightseeing, photography, wilderness camping, mountain
biking (in limited areas), skiing and other snow-related activities
are just some of the activities the park
offers.
The cache is
located along the Yew Lake trail. The Yew Lake Trail
(barrier-free): Length: 2-kilometre loop. Suggested time: 1 hour.
This self-guided interpretive trail begins near the alpine ski
facilities and goes through sub-alpine meadows. It provides access
to an additional short loop through a fascinating old-growth forest
stand. |