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North Vancouver’s Natural Beauty
October 17, 2017
There has been an influx in multi-family developments over the last two years that is helping to shape the North Shore community. The city is currently the most active townhome market in Greater Vancouver with approximately 260 units to be released by end of the year. The picturesque North Vancouver is tranquil yet adventurous, and known for its natural beauty and vast parks boasting the city’s best hiking trails and seasonal mountain activities.
Some of our favourite parks include Lynn Canyon with over 600 acres of forest, it is home to several popular hiking trails where you can explore the Twin Falls, 30 Foot Pool, the Suspension Bridge and the Ecology Centre. If you head over to Deep Cove you will find a quaint village, an array of water sports and Quarry Rock, a hot spot for hikers where you can take in the panoramic views of Indian Arm and Deep Cove. For a tasty snack after a long hike, try the homemade treats at Honey’s Donuts.
Living in North Vancouver, you will have your choice of three local mountains and access to the world-class resorts of Whistler and Blackcomb for skiing and snowboarding. The resorts boast other activities such as snowmobiling, tubing, snowshoeing fondue nights in the winter, and offers summer and winter camps for youth as well as mountain ziplines and biking to name a few attractions.
For home seekers considering the North Shore, you have easy access to downtown via the SeaBus for a 12-minute ferry ride or can crossover the two bridges, Lions Gate and Ironworkers Memorial. For a quick getaway, the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal is a 30-minute drive or head further north and you’re on route to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton.
Upcoming projects are offering modern homes with convenient urban amenities including Edgemont Village’s Connaught and Creston, located at 15th Street and Bewicke Avenue. For residents at Creston you are steps away from the Mosquito Creek Hiking Trail, or a quick drive to Lonsdale Quay.
Enjoy the local lifestyle and offerings at the Shipyards Night Markets every Friday during the summer. Located at the foot of Lonsdale Quay visitors to the market can experience live music, the beer garden and the city’s best artisans, bakers, and food trucks.
There are over 50 development applications slated for review by North Vancouver’s city councils which will equate to more than 3,700 condos and townhomes in the future. With more projects on the horizon, you can expect even greater transformation of neighbourhoods, amenities and activities such as dining, entertainment to the arts.
