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.

Lonsdale Quay

Lonsdale Quay is a SeaBus ferry terminal and major transit exchange that serves Metro Vancouver's North Shore municipalities.

Capilano Mall

Regional shopping center located on Marine Drive featuring over 90 stores and services.

Lonsdale Quay Market

Waterfront public market featuring local food vendors, artisan shops, and fresh produce located within the SeaBus terminal complex.

Museum Of North Vancouver

Local history museum featuring interactive exhibits on the region's Indigenous heritage, maritime shipbuilding industry, and North Shore mountaineering culture.

Inuit Gallery Of Vancouver

Art gallery specializing in masterworks of Inuit and Northwest Coast First Nations sculpture, prints, and jewelry.

The Polygon Gallery

Non-profit art institution focused on contemporary photography and media art, housed in a landmark waterfront building designed by Patkau Architects.

Tap & Barrel

Waterfront restaurant featuring a large outdoor patio and a selection of regional craft beers and British Columbia wines.

Park & Tilford Gardens

A 2.8-acre botanical site featuring eight distinct themed gardens, including a Rose Garden and an Oriental Garden, established in 1969.

Centennial Theatre

The largest multi-purpose performing arts venue on the North Shore, featuring a 660-seat auditorium for concerts, dance, and theatre.