Lynn Canyon Park Information
617 Acres of Forest
Lynn Canyon Park officially opened to the public in 1912 and has been a popular destination among tourists and local residents ever since. Lynn Canyon Park is a great location for a family picnic, a leisurely hike, or a refreshing swim in one of the many popular swimming holes.
Lynn Canyon Park has grown from 12 acres in its early years to 617 acres today. Lynn Canyon Park contains second growth forest with most of the trees aged approximately 80 to 100 years old.
Lynn Canyon Park features a suspension bridge that sways 50 meters above the canyon. It was built privately in 1912 when the park opened. Lynn Canyon also offers a selection of walking and hiking trails that connect to other parks in the region such as Lynn Headwaters, Rice Lake, and Inter River Park.
The Ranger Station
The Ranger Station is located in the café building. The park rangers frequently walk the trails to ensure that they are safe and maintained properly. They often patrol the popular swimming locations in the summer to ensure public safety.
In order to keep the park an enjoyable place for everyone, the park has some rules and regulations. For more information please visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre.
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
The ecology center has been a part of Lynn Canyon Park for many years and showcases some historical information about the park. Be sure to make a visit to the ecology center for some great souvenirs, and to catch one of the popular puppet shows in the theatre.
Visit the ecology centre website here.
Lynn Canyon Cafe
A great place to sit and chat after a hike through the park. The café provides eat in and take out food services. Public washrooms are located in the café building.
View the Lynn Canyon Cafe Menu
Park Hours
Lynn Canyon Park is open daily all year.
Spring: 7 am to 7 pm
Summer: 7 am to 9 pm
Fall: 7 am to 7 pm
Winter: 7 am to dusk
The Ecology Centre is open Weekdays 10 am to 5 pm
and open Weekends and Holidays
from 10 am to 5 pm - June to September
and 12pm to 4 pm - October to May
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.