Elsay Lake

#290 among destinations in Canada

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Elsay Lake is a lake 15 kilometres North East of the City of North Vancouver, located near the Centre of Mount Seymour Provincial Park in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia. Originally named Mystery Lake and still known to some as such. It has subsequently been renamed Lake Elsay, after nearby Elsay Creek. This name is thought to derive from a Scottish settler, probably after a place name in Scotland. ()

Elevation: 2484 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°24'60"N, 122°56'20"W

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Elsay Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Seymour, Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, Buntzen Lake, Mount Fromme.

1.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Seymour
42 min walk • Mount Seymour, a prominent peak and outdoor haven, stands as a testament to the rugged beauty of British Columbia, Canada. Located just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, this mountain provides a year-round playground for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
6.1 miSW
Bridge
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, Vancouver
157 min walk • The Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian bridge located within Lynn Canyon Park, in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia. It is 50 metres high from the bottom of the canyon. The bridge was built as a private venture in 1912.
5.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Buntzen Lake
149 min walk • Nestled in the serene wilderness of British Columbia, Canada, Buntzen Lake is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This picturesque lake, surrounded by lush forests and mountain vistas, is a popular destination for outdoor...
5.8 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Mount Fromme, Vancouver
148 min walk • Mount Fromme is one of the North Shore Mountains that overlook Burrard Inlet north of Vancouver, British Columbia. It stands just east of Grouse Mountain, and the District of North Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver lie on its lower slope where it descends to the inlet.
3.4 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Mount Seymour, Vancouver
88 min walk • Mount Seymour is a mountain located in Mount Seymour Provincial Park in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
6.8 miSE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Eagle Mountain, Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park
173 min walk • Eagle Mountain, also known as Eagle Ridge, is the mountainous ridge with many indistinct summits between Buntzen Lake and Coquitlam Lake near Coquitlam, British Columbia.
1.8 miS
Park
Mount Seymour Provincial Park
45 min walk • Mount Seymour Provincial Park is a park in Vancouver, British Columbia's North Shore Mountains. With an area of 35 square kilometres, it is located approximately 15 kilometres north of Downtown Vancouver.
4.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
McCombe Lake
123 min walk • McCombe Lake is a small lake just to the north of Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia. It is named after Bob McCombe, foreman of Tunnel Camp, who lived beside the lake with his family from 1911–1929.
4.7 miW
Park
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, Vancouver
121 min walk • Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is an area of North Vancouver, British Columbia, and is the largest of twenty-two regional parks in Metro Vancouver.
0.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Elsay
18 min walk • Mount Elsay is a mountain in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, located near the middle of Mount Seymour Provincial Park in the District of North Vancouver.
7.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Lynn Valley, North Vancouver
181 min walk • Lynn Valley is a neighbourhood of North Vancouver, British Columbia. Located at the northern edge of Metro Vancouver, it sits between Mount Fromme and Mount Seymour.