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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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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -5°–11°
2° at night
20 rainy days
3 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

7° (feels like 4°) · extremes -5°–12°
2° at night
16 rainy days
5 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -1°–15°
3° at night
20 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor

12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 1°–19°
5° at night
17 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

16° (feels like 15°) · extremes 5°–24°
9° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
13°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great

19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 8°–27°
12° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

23° · extremes 12°–29°
15° at night
7 rainy days
17 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

23° · extremes 12°–29°
15° at night
8 rainy days
14 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great

19° · extremes 9°–26°
13° at night
12 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair

14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 5°–20°
9° at night
17 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -1°–13°
4° at night
20 rainy days
3 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -5°–10°
2° at night
21 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Canadian Dollar CAD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English, French
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

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Typical weather in March

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Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

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