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North Vancouver is often mistaken as the north end of the City of Vancouver. In fact, North Vancouver is a separate municipality spanning approximately 5 square miles. Located on the picturesque Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver is said to mark the spot where Captain George Vancouver first made contact with the First Nations during his arrival to the area in 1792. Now a prime residential and commercial area, North Vancouver prides itself on its beauty and the bounty of parks that adorn its shores. Nearby activities include skiing, snowboarding and hiking at Whistler and Grouse Mountains and sightseeing in the nearby town of Horseshoe Bay (the ferry terminal for the Sunshine Coast).

Attractions include the Lonsdale Quay and Markets, which overlooks the Inlet at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue. With more than 60 local vendors, it is a favorite location for cappuccino and early morning shopping. A 15-minute seabus ride shuttles pedestrians between downtown Vancouver and the Quay, providing a comfortable and scenic way to avoid bridge traffic. It’s also an easy way to hop around the Vancouver area using the connecting bus lines.

North Vancouver’s Waterfront Park, in the 200 block of West Esplanade, offers a relaxing setting with several cultural attractions to enjoy. Chiba Gardens commemorates the friendship of two cities – North Vancouver and Chiba, Japan. Nearby, the TransCanada Trail Pavilion marks the North Vancouver entrance to the 11,187.5-mile TransCanada trail, which spans the length of the country from west to east coast.

Accommodations and dining amenities in North Vancouver can match just about any pocketbook or preference. Summertime is the ideal season in which to visit the Vancouver Mainland, although reservations are usually recommended.

VISITOR INFORMATION
Transportation

Go West Campers Int. Ltd.
Offers large fleet of vacation-travel vehicles for rent to suit the needs of families, couples, or groups wanting to travel in motorhomes, van conversions or campers.

ATTRACTIONS

Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park
Vancouver's oldest visitor attraction. Originally built in 1889, today's bridge is the 4th bridge at this location, 450 feet (140 meters) across and 230 feet (70meters) above Capilano River.  Located 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver through Stanley Park over Lions Gate Bridge and north 1 mile on Capilano Road.  Features a "Story Centre", displays of authentic totem poles collected since the 1930's, an interactive display called "The Living Forest", nature walks and nearby restaurants.

Grouse Mountain
A wilderness playground within a 15 minute drive of downtown Vancouver which offers scenic views and a variety of summer and winter activities including guided walking tours, paraglide rides, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing.

Performing Arts

The Vancouver Dixieland Jazz Society.  3205 Hoskins Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3B5.  Phone/Fax: 604-987-6544.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Bed and Breakfast

A Touch of English Bed & Breakfast.  3483 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC  V7N 4M7.  Phone: 604-985 5380; Fax: 604-904 0368.  Rates:  Seasonal, CDN$95 - $125.  E-mail  

Capilano Bed & Breakfast.  1374 Plateau Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2J6.  Phone: 604-990-8889; Fax: 604-990-5177.  Rates:  Seasonal,  CDN$55 - CDN$200.  E-mail

Jane's Gourmet Bed and Breakfast.  4187 Fairway Place, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1Y8.  Phone: 604-929-6083; Fax: 604-929-4041.  E-mail

Hotels and Motels

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites North Vancouver.  700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H5. Phone: 604-985-3111; Fax: 604-985-0857; Toll-free: 1-877-985-3111.

SHOPPING

Lonsdale Quay.  123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7.  Phone: 604-985-6261.

Vancouver: The Ultimate Guide: Including Whistler & the Gulf Islands
by Terri Wershler, Judi Lees
March 1999, Paperback, 6th edition, 240 pages, (non-fiction)
Covers all the major attractions in Vancouver, has an extensive dining section, and helpful maps
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