Group Bus Permit for Lynn Canyon Park

The District of North Vancouver limits groups in our busiest tourist areas, to minimize congestion and keep people and our parks safe.

All buses entering the main parking lot at Lynn Canyon Park are required to purchase a Group Bus Permit (GBP) before they enter the Park. Buses without a GBP found within the Park or stopped in the neighbouring streets before the main parking lot are subject to fines of $500 or more per infraction in accordance with the Street and Traffic Bylaw, No. 7125 and the Park Regulation Bylaw, No. 8310.

Due to capacity limitations within the Park, the number of GBPs issued per day is limited to a maximum of 3 buses per 4-hour block of time. GBPs must be approved and paid for in advance, subject to availability.

If you book a program with the Ecology Centre, you will receive a complimentary GBP and do not need to fill out the form below.

If you are a school located in North Vancouver, the GBP Fee will be waived, but you must still submit the application form.

2026 Fees for 4-hour blocks are:

  • $170.00 (+5% GST) for buses with 24 seats or less
  • $350.00 (+5% GST) for buses with 25 or seats or more

How to get your Group Bus Permit

You must apply at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit.

Step 1: Apply for your Group Bus Permit

GBPs are required for all groups arriving to Lynn Canyon Park in a bus. If you plan on visiting Lynn Canyon Park in a tour bus, school bus or private bus, complete the form on this page to provide us with information about your group, and when you wish to visit.

Step 2: Wait to hear from us

Once your GBP application is confirmed, the Ecology Centre will send you an invoice to pay for your GBP online. Once the GBP has been paid for, you will receive confirmation along with the official documents required for your visit to the park.

Cancellation and Amendment of Group Bus Permits

GBPs are non-transferable.

The District may terminate a GBP if, at the District’s sole discretion, the Permit Area is deemed unsafe, unsuitable, or unavailable due to exceptional circumstances such as extreme weather events, wildfire risk, hazardous trail conditions, or emergency incidents resulting in an official closure of the Park. This clause does not apply to general inclement weather such as rain. Upon termination of the GBP in accordance with this section, the District will offer the Licensee the choice of either:

  1. A full refund of the Fee, with no administrative fee; or
  2. The option to re-book for a future date within the same calendar year at no additional charge, subject to availability.

In no event will any other or additional damages or compensation be payable to the Licensee.

A GBP holder may cancel or amend their GBP by providing written notice to the District ([email protected]), subject to the following conditions:

Cancellation:
  1. If notice is received more than 14 full days prior to the Tour Date, the Licensee may either:
    1. Receive a full refund of the full Fee, less a $25.00 administrative fee; or
    2. Rebook for a future date within the same calendar year at no additional charge, subject to availability.
  2. If notice is received between 14 full days and 72 hours prior to the Arrival Time on the Tour Date, no refund will be issued; however, the Licensee may rebook for a future date within the same calendar year at no additional charge, subject to availability.
  3. If notice is received less than 72 hours prior to the Arrival Time on the Tour Date, or in the event of a no-show, the Licensee will forfeit the entire Fee and no refund, and no rebooking will be permitted.
Amendment:

Only one (1) amendment or rebooking of the Tour Date or Arrival Time may be made free of charge, subject to availability and the cancellation terms listed above. Additional amendments or rebookings are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee.

Group Bus Permit Application

Group Information
Is the contact person above going to be present during the visit? *
Visit Details
Location
Will your visit include going to Lynn Headwaters Regionl Park or the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (Rice Lake)? *

You must also apply for Park Use Permits for Lynn Headwaters Regional Park or the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, if you will be in either of those areas.

Transportation

GBPs for buses entering the Park are valid for four (4) hours from the Arrival Time notwithstanding the actual arrival time. 

Supporting Information
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General liability insurance  

The Licensee will obtain and maintain at all times throughout the Permit Period commercial general liability insurance including, without limitation, coverage for the indemnity granted by the Licensee herein, on terms satisfactory to the District, with the District named as an additional insured. Without limitation, such policy will cover bodily injury (including death), property damage and property loss arising from or relating to the Licensee’s use of the Permit Area, or suffered or incurred by the Licensee Parties or any of them on or about the Permit Area, or arising from or relating to any act or omission of the Licensee Parties or any of them.  Such policy(ies) will be written on a comprehensive basis with inclusive limits of not less than $5,000,000 per accident or occurrence or such higher limits as the District may require from time to time, will be primary and not contributory, and will contain a cross-liability clause and a waiver of the insurer’s rights of subrogation against each of the District Parties. The Licensee will provide to the District upon application for this Permit evidence of such insurance coverage in the form of a Certificate of Insurance issued by the Licensee’s insurer, in form and substance satisfactory to the District, and will ensure that such insurance remains in force throughout the Permit Period.

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GBP Conditions
  • I understand that in order for my application to be processed I must upload my General Liability Insurance documents with the District of North Vancouver named as an additional insured.
  • I understand park etiquette must be followed by all visitors, this includes staying on the trails, leaving no trace and respecting all living and non-living features of the park. 
  • I understand that to receive approval for my event, I am required to submit an application within the time frames outlined and that applications received outside of these deadlines may not be approved. 
  • I understand that all applications will be reviewed and approval is dependent on park conditions, availability and event suitability as per municipal park policies. 

If you encounter any issues or have difficulty completing this form, please feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected]. Please include your information along with any relevant details to help us to fix any errors promptly. Thank you!

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