When is Second Canyon Viewpoint open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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ViewpointHandsworth
Second Canyon Viewpoint
- 4.983 reviews
- Free
- Open now
A forest-accessed platform overlooks Capilano Canyon and Cleveland Dam’s spillway, with an easy short route from the hatchery.
Quick answers
Second Canyon Viewpoint in short
When is the best time to visit Second Canyon Viewpoint?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Second Canyon Viewpoint indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Second Canyon Viewpoint good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Second Canyon Viewpoint cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Second Canyon Viewpoint?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Second Canyon Viewpoint?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Second Canyon Viewpoint?
Second Canyon Trail, West Vancouver, BC V7S 1A1.
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 · 1:45 pm
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
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm9°
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
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually a little busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Second Canyon Viewpoint
- 2 Cleveland Dam · 4 min
- 3 Capilano River Regional Park · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 83 reviews
Known for
- Canyon views
- Cleveland Dam spillway
- Forest trails
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
What people say
- People like:
- Beautiful canyon views and quiet trails.
Beautiful trails. It is a steep gradient and make sure that you are for for the descent and the ascent back.
Nice little hike from the top. Not to crowded. Nice views.
Around Handsworth
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time