I don't always get out to the North Shore of Vancouver when I visit but when I do there is never any regret. Deep Cove is a community in the most eastern part of North Vancouver as well as the name of the small bay beside the town. One of my favorite hikes is located right here and the shops and the eateries make it popular place to visit for both the locals and non-locals. Come here for the views, hike up Baden Powell trail to Quarry Rock, shop some local retailers, and eat a popular Honey's doughnut.
For more photos and a blog post about Deep Cove.