Public Programs

For all ages: children, families, teens and adults.

Field Trips

Want to bring a group to the Ecology Centre? Learn more here.

Park Info

Visiting Lynn Canyon Park? Find directions, hours, parking and more.

Donate

We rely on your donations!

Visit the Ecology Centre in Lynn Canyon Park. Admission is by donation to the general public, no reservation required. For schools or groups, book your paid visit to the Ecology Centre in advance.

Upcoming Programs

Visit the Ecology Centre and try our indoor scavenger hunt or enjoy a holiday film from our VHS collection!

Stay tuned for our January to mid-March 2026 program registration, opening next week!

Save the date for our annual Solstice Storytime! Ages 2+, with an adult. By donation.

Visit the Ecology Centre and try our indoor scavenger hunt or enjoy a holiday film from our VHS collection!

Stay tuned for our January to mid-March 2026 program registration, opening next week!

Save the date for our annual Solstice Storytime! Ages 2+, with an adult. By donation.

🌲 Cone Cache Contest 🌲

Bring a cone to add to the community “cache” in the Ecology Centre’s big glass jar. Then guess how many cones will be tucked away by November 30! Don’t forget to tell us what kind of cone you’ve found — Douglas-fir, Hemlock, Cedar, or something else? Closest guess wins $50 in our gift shop.

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Final Number of Cones

🏆 Congratulations to Liam, the winner of our Cone Cache Contest! 🐿️

Liam’s guess of 162 was the closest guess to our impressive 154 cones!

Temperate Rainforest at your Doorstep

Start your exploration of North Vancouver’s temperate rainforest at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. Learn about local natural history and environmental concerns through interactive nature exhibits and workshops. Talk to our park naturalists for information about local flora and fauna and pick up a park map before heading outside to enjoy Lynn Creek, the Suspension Bridge and our beautiful hiking trails.