Within the
North Shore are the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver
and the District of West Vancouver. This
area is situated between the North Shore Mountains with recreational
activities year-round.
North
Vancouver:
8km (5miles) north of downtown Vancouver
is North Vancouver. Access is via Highway 99 over the Lions Gate Bridge
or Highway 1 over the Second Narrows Bridge.
A
city since 1907, the North Vancouver port is one of the most active in
the area.
Lonsdale
Quay Market:
This pleasant area offers shopping, restaurants, a waterfront park as
well as attractive living areas. It is located at the foot of Lonsdale
Avenue next to the Sea Bus Terminal.
Capilano
Suspension Bridge and Park:
Made of wire rope and wood this is the longest suspension bridge in the
world. It is located at 3735 Capilano Road.
Grouse
Mountain and Skyride:
The skyride to the top of Grouse Mountain offers an excellent view of
the city's skyline, harbour and Georgia Strait. Grouse is the earliest
developed ski
area in this region and offers a dozen different ski runs and night
skiing. It is popular for hand-gliding during the summer months.
West
Vancouver:
Declared an industry free zone in 1925, this beautiful area is bordered
by Burrard Inlet to the south and the Howe Sound to the west. It is comprised
of four villages including Ambleside, Dundarave, Caulfield and Horseshoe
Bay. Access to West Vancouver is via Highway 99 across the Lions Gate
Bridge or the Second Narrows Bridge and Highway 1.
Ambleside
Park:
Located across from Stanley Park just off of Marine Drive this park offers
pleasant sea walks and beaches.
Lighthouse
Park:
This wilderness area is located on the mouth of Burrard Inlet, just off
of Highway 1/99 on Caulfield Drive and offers excellent views of English
Bay is Stanley Park and Vancouver.
There are good hiking trails through the rain forest.
Cypress
Provincial Park:
Part of the Coast Mountain chain, Cypress Mountain offers excellent views
of the city and good downhill and nordic skiing, snowshoeing trails and
hiking in the summer.
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Vancouver
& Southwestern B.C.
The
North Shore
Lonsdale
Quay Market: 
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Park: 
