North Vancouver is the name of a city and a district along the north shore of Burrard Inlet, north of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. On this site we are going to cover both as one entity rather than trying to separate them.

The District of North Vancouver runs from the Lions Gate Bridge east to Indian Arm. Indian Arm is the body of water to the east of the North Shore in the map to the left. It is a 12 mile long Fjord that runs north into the coastal mountains from Burrard Inlet.

The City of North Vancouver is on Burrard Inlet and is surrounded on the other three sides by the District of North Vancouver.

Both North and West Vancouver are located on Vancouver’s North Shore. The North Shore is shown in golden yellow at the top left of the bottom map to the left.

West of the Lions Gate Bridge, which crosses the Burrard Inlet from Stanley Park to the middle of the North Shore, is West Vancouver.

The District of North Vancouver is bounded by Indian Arm (a salt water fjord) on the east, the coastal mountains to the north, the Capilano River to the west (near the Lions Gate Bridge), and Burrard Inlet to the south.

North Vancouver is only separated from the City of Vancouver by about 5,000 feet or one mile (1.6Km). That 5,000 feet is the width of Burrard Inlet at the First Narrows (Stanley Park) In 1938 Lions’ Gate Bridge opened with three lanes of traffic crossing from Stanley Park to North Vancouver. Approximately 70,000 vehicles a day cross this bridge. The development of the bridge spurred development of the North Shore.

North Shore Main Attractions

Beside the shopping opportunities in North Vancouver there are also two other “must see” attractions in the area, the Capilano Bridge and the Grouse Mountain Skyride.

The Capilano Bridge is a 450 foot long suspended foot passenger bridge 300 feet above the Capilano River. The bridge is just part of an attraction park that includes a treetop adventure with suspended walkways and tree houses at tree top level. There are also totem poles and carvers and other displays. For more information see their listing in “Recommended Attractions” below.

The Grouse Mountain Skyride is worth the price of admission if you only go up and turn around and come back down but that isn’t the end of the story. In the winter there is a world class ski village at the top of the ride and when the snow melts for the summer there are activities for the tourist which include a restaurants including world class fine dining, a lumberjack show with three shows each afternoon, a birds in motion demonstration with falcons, eagles, owls, and hawks showing their flying skills, and the Theatre in the Sky, Canada’s first high-definition electronic cinema with a presentation every hour. For more information see their listing in “Recommended Attractions” below.

How do I get to North Vancouver?

There are three way to get to North Vancouver. The first is over the Lions Gate Bridge from Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver. The second way is via the SeaBus passenger ferry from downtown Vancouver, and the third way is via the Trans-Canada Highway-1 over the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge.

The North Shore

The City of North Vancouver, The District of North Vancouver, and West Vancouver have a lot in common in that all three are on the north shore of Burrard Inlet and located on the southern slopes of the Coast Mountains. Many locals just call the area the “North Shore.” The area is known for its high end view residences.

Recommended Attractions

Attractions

The Pier

Foot of Lonsdale Avenue & Esplanade

Visit the City's "Pier" webpage.

A 700 foot long public walkway on Burrard Inlet. It has become a signature attraction in the city.

Lonsdale Quay Market & Shops

123 Carrie Cates Court,

North Vancouver, BC

604-985-6261

http://www.lonsdalequay.com/

Capilano Mall

935 Marine Dr.

North Vancouver, BC

604-980-8561

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge & Ecology Centre

in Lynn Canyon Park

Lillooet Road

604-981-3103

Visit the web site

Capilano Suspension Bridge

3735 Capilano Rd,

North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1

604-985-7474

http://www.capbridge.com/

This 5 foot wide swinging bridge is suspended 230 feet above and 450 feet across Capilano River. It has been in operation since 1889. Open every day except Christmas Day basically from 9 AM until dark. This is more than just a bridge, it is an attraction park with totem poles and tree houses among the attractions.

Grouse Mountain Skyride

6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9

604-980-9311

http://www.grousemountain.com/

Travel a mile up the mountainside in a gondola. The view of the city of Vancouver and the surrounding areas is spectacular. There is a chalet, gift shops and winter activities at the top.

Museums

North Vancouver Museum & Archives

209 W 4^th St

North Vancouver, BC

604-987-5618

http://www.dnv.org/nvma/

Exhibits feature logging and shipbuilding industries

Deep Cove Heritage Society

4360 Gallant Ave,

Deep Cove,

North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7G 1L2

604-929-5744

http://www.deepcoveheritage.com/

Parks & Gardens

City Skate Park

Corner of Trans Canada Hwy & Lonsdale Ave

Mahon Spray Park

Jones Ave & West 18^th St

Trans Canada Trail Pavilion

Waterfront Park

A national monument honoring Canada’s First Nations

Lower Lonsdale Community Garden

SE corner of the 200 Block of East 2^nd St and St. George’s Ave

Visitor Information

City of North Vancouver

141 W. 14^th Street

North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7M 1H9

604-985-7761

www.cnv.org

District of North Vancouver

355 W Queens Road

North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7N 4N5

604-990-2311

http://www.dnv.org/

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Antiques

Echo Antiques & China – 604-980-8011

121 – 1433 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H9

Pathway Antiques – 604-986-9282

157 1^st St East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B2

Wainscot Antiques & Restorations – 604-986-3684

1539 Welch St, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B5

Art Galleries

Artists for Kids Gallery – 604-903-3789

810 21^st St West, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2C1

bel art gallery – 604-924-3719

2171 Deep Cove Rd, North Vancouver, BCV7G 1S8

CityScape Community Art Space – 607-988-1931

335 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G3

Coast Raven Design – 604-929-4673

2257 Dollarton Hwy, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC

Crafted Just for You – 604-929-7060

2115 Tompkins Crescent, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC

Graffiti Co Art Studio & Gallery – 604-980-1699

171 1^st St East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B2

Lonsdale Quay Native Arts – 604-990-9078

207 – 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7

Morgan Dawne Gallery – 604-984-1286

220 W Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3H7

Opulence Studio – 604-929-0248

1428 Roxbury Rd, Seep Cove, North Vancouver, BC

Presentation House Gallery – 604-986-1351

333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver, BC

Sea Expoxure Studio – 604-929-5245

893 Plymouth Dr, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC

Seal Point Pottery – 604-929-1076

4477 Strathcona Rd, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC

Seymour Art Gallery – 604-929-1378

4360 Gallant Ave, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2

Wood Sea and Petal – 604-929-5140

5586 Indian River Dr, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC

Gift Shops/Specialty

Authentic Cowichan Indian Knits – 604-988-4735

424 3^rd St West, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1G7

Favorite Gifts – 604-904-8840

219 – 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7

Humblebee Street Gifts – 604-980-2277

42 – 935 Marine Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S3

Ivy Cove Gifts – 604-924-2411

106C – 4390 Gallent Ave, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC

Showcase – 604-980-5737

103 – 935 Marine Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S3

Simply Delightful Gift Shop – 604-988-6890

108 17^th St West, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1V4

The Thread Bear Tea Room & Gift Shop – 604-929-0311

238 Fell Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2J9

Wild Birds Unlimited – 604-988-2121

1190 Marine Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S8

Golf

Murdo Frazer Par 3 Golf Course – 604-980-8410

2700 Pemberton, North Vancouver, BC V7R 3X4

Northland Golf Course – 604-924-2950

3400 Anne Macdonald Way, North Vancouver, BC V7G 2S7

Seymour Creek Golf Centre – 604-987-7767

315 Seymour Blvd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2J4

Museums

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre – 604-981-3103

3663 Park Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3G3

Maritime Heritage Society of Vancouver – 604-924-4440

306 – 115 Keith Rd East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1V1

Parks/Gardens

Chiba Garden

200 block of West Esplanade at Waterfront Park

Maplewood Farm – 604-929-5610

405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1S6

Park & Tilford Gardens – 604-984-8200

440 -333 Brooksbank Ave, North Vancouver, BC

Quilting/Needlecrafts

The Cloth Shop – 604-990-1325

3068 Highland Blvd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2X4

Thread Bear Fabrics – 604-929-0308

238 Fell Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2J9

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Karen Ireland Glass & Mosaics – 604-980-3264

1504 Bewicke Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3B9

Tisdall Scrap Arts – 604-980-8811

161 1^st St East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B2

Skiing/Snow Sports

Grouse Mountain Skyride – see recommended above

Grouse Mountain Resort – 604-984-0661

6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7R 4K9

Mount Seymour Resorts Ltd. – 604-986-2261

1700 Mount Seymour Rd, North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7G 1L3

Theatres/Performing Arts

Centennial Theatre – 604-984-4484

2300 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre – 604-929-3200

4360 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2

Esplanade 6 Cinemas – 604-983-2762

200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A4

Tours/Charters

Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre – 604-929-2268

2156 Banbury Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7G 2T1

North Van Green Tours – 604-290-0145

2707 Carnation St, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1H6

Wine

California Cult Classics – 604-988-4470

1083 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1M4

Grapes on First – 604-990-0967

155 1^st St East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B2

My Wine Cellar Winemaking Co – 604-987-8070

112 – 1501 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J2

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