Mount Elsay

#1189 among destinations in Canada

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. It is a part of the North Shore Mountains, rising from the shores of Indian Arm to a summit of 1,419 m. It is named after nearby Elsay Lake and Creek. These names are thought to derive from a Scottish settler, probably after a place name in Scotland. ()

First ascent: 1909Elevation: 4656 ftProminence: 833 ftCoordinates: 49°24'25"N, 122°56'17"W

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

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

1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Seymour
25 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.
5.6 miSW
Bridge
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, Vancouver
144 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.
5.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Buntzen Lake
135 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...
5.6 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Mount Fromme, Vancouver
143 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.
0.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Elsay Lake
18 min walk • 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.
2.8 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Mount Seymour, Vancouver
71 min walk • Mount Seymour is a mountain located in Mount Seymour Provincial Park in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
6.3 miSE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Eagle Mountain, Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park
161 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.
6.2 miSW
Park
Lynn Canyon Park, Vancouver
158 min walk • Lynn Canyon Park is a municipal park in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia. When the park officially opened in 1912 it was only 12 acres in size, but it now encompasses 617 acres. The park has many hiking trails of varying length and difficulty.
1.1 miSE
Park
Mount Seymour Provincial Park
29 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.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
McCombe Lake
111 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.
4.8 miW
Park
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, Vancouver
122 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.