North
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overlooking
Burrard Inlet, backed by the Coast Mountains North Vancouver
enjoys some of the best scenery in British Columbia's Lower
Mainland. This area has most everything; alpine wilderness,
canyons, rivers, ski facilities and great shopping. North
Vancouver was incorporated in 1891 and became a city in
1907. It’s waterfront was one of the first on the Lower
Mainland to be developed and still remains a very active
port area.
The
early sawmills of the 1860’s are long gone, and the
North Vancouver area is now mainly residential and recreational.
Both the city and the district of North Vancouver are well
established areas, with lots of trees and west coast flavoured
homes.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge:
The fun begins on the swaying planks of Capilano Suspension Bridge and continues among majestic evergreens in a West Coast Rainforest. Get a squirrel’s eye view of the forest from Treetops Adventure, seven suspension bridges through the trees. Just 10 minutes ... more |
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Family Vacations BC.com:
Relax in luxury family accommodations on the scenic North Shore just 25 minutes from downtown Vancouver. This vacation rental has a designer kitchen, washer, dryer, cable TV & all the comforts. Stay a weekend or longer & enjoy clean mountain air & great scene... more |
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Grouse Mountain Resorts:
Grouse Mountain is just 15-minutes from Vancouver. Take the Super Skyride to a mountaintop of hiking trails, a grizzly bear habitat, live shows and four restaurants. In winter, enjoy the best in local skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and ice skating. more |
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International Stage Lines:
Charter group motorcoach operator for skiiers, schools, clubs, teams, tour operators. Vancouver Whistler Victoria Calgary AB, Seattle WA, Okanagan Valley. Licenced to travel to any BC Alberta USA destination. Types 56 47 28 20 seat cap. Professional safe court... more |
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Ocean Adventures:
Ocean Adventures invites you to experience remote and spectacular BC locations while enjoying the luxury accommodations and gourmet cuisine aboard the 54-foot motor yacht the Great Bear ll. You will enjoy unparalleled wildlife viewing and whale watching. more |
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Outblaze Tours:
Western Canada’s Transportation Link to Outdoor Adventure. We offer a wide variety of multi-day, small group adventures that explore the best of beautiful British Columbia. From Vancouver and Whistler we visit the major BC attractions and get you off the beate... more |
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Whistler Mountaineer:
Experience BC like never before aboard the Whistler Mountaineer train! We offer spectacular scenery and impeccable service from a unique train on this exceptional and inspiring 3-hour Sea to Sky rail journey between Vancouver and Whistler. more |
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Accommodations:
North Vancouver offers numerous motels and hotels, that
vary in price, or you can enjoy a quaint and friendly bed
and breakfast, or rent a condominium. A few campsites are
available.
Population:
156,700 (1995)
Climate:
In summer temperatures average 17.3C (63.1F) and winter
temperatures average 3.2C(38F)
Main
Industries:
The city’s economy relies on the maritime industry
and new to the scene is the technology industry. Business
parks are being developed to accommodate the high-tech companies,
that are starting up.
Access:
North Vancouver, on Hwy 99 is only 8km (5mi) north from
downtown Vancouver, BC. To cross Burrard Inlet, Hwy 1 will
take you over the Second Narrows Bridge, Hwy 99 travels
the Lions Gate Bridge or take the Sea Bus to downtown Vancouver.
From Vancouver Island take the BC Ferries ferry to Horseshoe
Bay. The Vancouver International Airport is just a 35 minute
drive to North Vancouver.
Recreation
Facilities/Activities:
hiking; biking; good down hill and cross country skiing;
fishing; a petting farm; forestry tours; dining; as well
as shopping.
Local
Attractions:
Maplewood Farms; Capilano
Suspension Bridge and Park; Capilano Salmon Hatchery;
Grouse Mountain and Skyride; Lynn Headwaters Regional Park;
Lynn Canyon Park and Ecological Centre; Seymour Demonstration
Forest and River Fish Hatchery; Mt. Seymour Provincial Park;
Clam Chowder Contest (July); Caribbean Day Festival (July).
