North Vancouver

City · British Columbia, 🇨🇦 Canada

Population 52,898

Area 12 km²

Time zone America/Vancouver

Official website cnv.org

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Explore North Vancouver

North Vancouver Essentials

North Vancouver’s waterfront district of Lower Lonsdale serves as the city's cultural hub, anchored by the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal and its multi-level public market. The area features the Museum of North Vancouver and contemporary photography at The Polygon Gallery. Further inland, the city offers diverse amenities ranging from the retail hub of Capilano Mall to the historic Park & Tilford Gardens, a 2.8-acre botanical site. Performing arts are centered at the Centennial Theatre, while the Shipyards district provides dining options with views across the Burrard Inlet to downtown Vancouver.

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Parks and Gardens

This collection highlights North Vancouver’s diverse green spaces, ranging from the three-acre botanical displays at Park & Tilford Gardens to the historic grounds of Moodyville Park, the site of the North Shore’s first European settlement. The list features specialized environments like the Japanese-inspired Chiba Garden alongside expansive linear parks such as Grand Boulevard. Many of these locations, including Kings Mill Walk and Bewicke Park, serve as key access points to the Spirit Trail waterfront greenway.

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