District of North Vancouver: De Pencier Bluff
Tucked into the forested upper slopes of Grouse Mountain in the Coast Mountains, De Pencier Bluff is a place whose character is shaped by steep, rocky terrain and surrounding conifer forest. It lies above the District of North Vancouver, within the mountain recreation area that rises from the shores of Burrard Inlet toward the North Shore peaks. Grouse Mountain has been a centre for outdoor recreation since the 1920s, and its ski runs, lifts and walking routes are an established part of Greater Vancouver’s mountain culture. De Pencier Bluff feels more rugged and open than the urban neighbourhoods below, where cleared ground, service buildings and evergreens meet exposed mountain contours. The site reflects the immediate meeting of city and mountain that defines Vancouver’s North Shore.
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