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Cypress Lookout, Altamont
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Cypress Lookout

  • 4.82.7k reviews
  • Free
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go

A roadside lookout on Cypress Bowl Road with views across Vancouver, Stanley Park and the water, including city lights after dusk.

Quick answers

Cypress Lookout in short

When is Cypress Lookout open?

Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.

When is the best time to visit Cypress Lookout?

It's at its best mornings, afternoons and evenings. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Cypress Lookout indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Is Cypress Lookout good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Cypress Lookout cost?

It's free to visit.

Do you need to book Cypress Lookout?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Cypress Lookout?

About 30 minutes.

Where is Cypress Lookout?

Cypress Bowl Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7S 3J2.

Is Cypress Lookout wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.

Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 11:15 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 7° out there
  • Usual wait: 10–30 min
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Seasonal hours: check before you go
monday
7 AM–11 PM
tuesday
7 AM–11 PM
wednesday
7 AM–11 PM
thursday
7 AM–11 PM
friday
7 AM–11 PM
saturday
7 AM–11 PM
sundayToday
7 AM–11 PM

Usually a little busy at this hour

Hours checked 14 Dec

Where and how

Cypress Bowl Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7S 3J2(opens the map)DirectionsTo Altamont

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 30 min
  • Step-free entrance
  • Usual wait: 10–30 min
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 2.7k reviews

Known for

  • Vancouver skyline
  • Sunset views
  • Stanley Park views
  • City lights
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

What people say

People like:
Vancouver panoramas, sunset views and sea views.
Great area to stop to see Vancouver city.
Google reviewer
Go here pretty much when I have time! It’s great place specially when you want to see the Vancouver view
Google reviewer

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What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time