North Vancouver is a city and a district in the metropolitan area of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. The body of water that separates North Vancouver from Downtown Vancouver is called Burrard Inlet. After Vancouver itself, North Vancouver is the most interesting city for tourists in the metropolitan area.
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| North Vancouver | |
| province | British Columbia |
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| Residents | 84,412 (district), 48,196 (city) |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 52898   | |
| height | 80 m |
| Tourist information Tel | 1 604 656 64 91 |
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getting there
By plane
Please refer Vancouver International Airport.
By train
The nearest Amtrak train station is in Vancouver.
By bus
In the street
From Vancouver, North Vancouver can be reached either via Route 99 (Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park) or Highway 1 (Iron Workers Memorial Bridge).
By boat
Nicest way to cross Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver from Vancouver separates is the use of the SeaBus. The SeaBus is a pedestrian ferry operated by the local transport company TransLink, with whose standard tickets you can then transfer to the bus or SkyTrain.
On the Vancouver side, the SeaBus stops at the “Waterfront” station (W Waterfront Rd, at Seymour St, right next to Canada Place), where the Canada Line of the SkyTrain stops. The stations “Burrard” and “Granville”, where you can change to the other two SkyTrain lines, are in the immediate vicinity. Many bus routes also operate here.
On the North Vancouver side, the SeaBus stops at "Lonesdale Quay", where you can change to various buses. Travelers staying in North Vancouver hotel accommodations will be interested to know that parking is limited at Lonesdale Quay; It is best to leave the car in the hotel car park and only use public transport.
Single tickets for the SeaBus can be bought from machines, collective tickets from authorized dealers (see Vancouver # tickets). You need a 2-zone ticket for SeaBus, after 6:30 p.m. and on weekends only a 1-zone ticket. It departs every 15 minutes and the journey time is 12 minutes. On a clear day, the ferry offers a great view of the Vancouver skyline.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Parks
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, between Ridgewood Dr and Edgemont Blvd. On the canyon of the Capilano River lies this 11 hectare, beautifully wooded park, which is home to the most famous attraction of North Vancouver: the Capilano Suspension Bridge, a 136-meter-long, pedestrian-only suspension bridge that spans the river at a height of 70 meters. As soon as a large number of people walk over it, it begins to sway beautifully and gruesomely. The tourist trap dates back to 1889 when a suspension bridge was first installed here. The original bridge made of hemp ropes and cedar planks was replaced in 1903 by a construction made of steel ropes, which in turn was completely rebuilt in 1956. After a change of ownership, new attractions were added in the 21st century: the Treetop Adventures (a system of suspension bridges that are suspended in mighty old Douglas firs and allow a small treetop hike up to 30 meters high) and the Cliff Walk (a small system of pedestrian bridges hanging over the gorge at a dizzying height). The visit is estimated at least 2 hours. The park has many steps and is not suitable for wheelchair users and prams. Paid parking is available on the right-hand side of Capilano Road; If you want to come by car (Exit 14 from Autobahn No. 1), you should do so as early as possible in the morning, otherwise the parking lot is full. An alternative is bus number 236, which starts at Lonsdale Quai (= SeaBus) and runs almost the full length of Capilano Road; the stop is called Capilano Suspension Bridge.Open: Depending on the season, daily 8.30 a.m. - 8 p.m. in midsummer.Price: Admission $ 34.95 (discounts for children and seniors).
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Treetops Adventure
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Cliff Walk
trail
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- Lynn Canyon Park, 3663 Park Road. The second spectacular park in North Vancouver, also with a suspension bridge; however, the visit is completely free here. The Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge was built in 1912, is 48 meters long and 50 meters above the Lynn Creek. The bridge is part of the Baden Powell Trail, a national hiking trail. This also leads past the Twin Falls, a very photogenic cascading waterfall within the park. There are several other hiking trails in the park that also make it possible to walk circular routes. Detailed maps are available in the Visitor Center (Ecology Center). The park offers easy parking. You can also take bus number 229, which starts at Lonsdale Quai (= SeaBus) and stops at the corner of Peters Rd / Duval Rd, where you get off. The park begins 100 meters east at the end of Peters Rd.Open: around the clock.
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
Lynn Creek
trail
various
- Grouse Mountain
- Grouse grind. The most demanding hiking trail in the region leads to the top of the Grouse Mountainis the name of Vancouver's 1,231 meter high mountain. The 2.9 km long path begins 853 meters below the summit and therefore has an incline that can only be mastered by hikers in good physical condition and in perfect health. More than 800 people climb the path on average every day, and because many overestimate their strength or start too late in the day, the rescue service is always busy here. Experienced hikers calculate about 1½ hours for the ascent. You need a lot of drinking water, provisions and a jacket because it is around 10 ° C colder on the mountain than in the city. It also doesn't hurt to have a cell phone with you. There are toilets at the starting point and at the summit, but not en route. You can only run the grind in one direction - upwards; this protects the sensitive path and there is less crowding at the narrow passages. When you get to the top, you can take the gondola back down for $ 10. The Grouse Grind is open from June to September. The base station where both the trail begins and the Skyride departs is 6400 Nancy Greene Way. There is a large car park, but you can also take bus number 236, which starts at Lonsdale Quay (= SeaBus) and has its terminus here at Grouse Mountain.
- Alternatively, you can use Grouse Mountain exclusively with the gondola (Skyride) travel. Unlike the Grouse Grind, the Skyride operates all year round. There is all kinds of entertainment at the summit; included in the base price is z. B. a visit to a grizzly bear enclosure. From 8:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. the gondolas run every 15 minutes. Tickets cost if you only take the basic program (Alpine Experience) books, $ 39.95 (discounts for kids, teens, seniors, and families).
Grouse Mountain
A piece of the Grouse Grind
View from Grouse Mountain on Vancouver
A Skyride gondola
activities
- Skiing and snowboarding. In winter, slopes are groomed on three mountains in the North Shore Mountains: Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain. The ski areas can be reached by public transport within 45 minutes from downtown. However, the ski passes are very expensive.
- For people who are not afraid of inclines, Vancouver offers wonderful hiking opportunities, for example in Lynn Canyon Park (see Parks) or at Grouse Mountain (see various).
shop
- 1 Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive. Shopping center with a large Walmart and the usual retail chains. Own parking garage.Open: Mon - Wed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thu Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 9.30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
kitchen
Coffee houses
- 1 Thomas Haas, 998 Harborside Dr. The Gourmet cafe.
Cheap
- Capilano Café, 1825 Capilano Rd. Small Arabic snack bar with delicious falafel and doner kebab wraps.
- 2 Pho Japolo, 2070 Marine Dr. First class restaurant with Vietnamese soup cuisine.
medium
- Cazba, 132 West 16th St. Very good restaurant with Persian cuisine.
- 3 Jagerhof, 71 Lonsdale Ave. Popular restaurant with Austrian cuisine.
- 4 Kypriaki Taverna, 1356 Marine Dr.. Cozy, atmospherically furnished small restaurant with excellent Greek cuisine.
- 5 Pasparos Taverna, 132 W. 3rd St. The second good Greek restaurant in North Vancouver.
- 6 Yohachi sushi, 171 West Esplanade. Good sushi restaurant.
Upscale
- 7 Arms Reach Bistro, 107c-4390 Gallant Ave.. Considered the best restaurant in North Vancouver. Sophisticated Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
- 8 Sushi Bella, 152 Lonsdale Avenue. Probably the best sushi place in North Vancouver.
nightlife
accommodation
Unless otherwise stated, all hotels have their own car park. They are close together on the lower Capilano Road. This location is convenient: Bus # 246 goes directly from Marine Drive to Lonsdale Quai (branch of the SeaBus to Vancouver), and some nice restaurants on Capilano Rd and Marine Dr are within easy walking distance. The Capilano Regional Park with the famous suspension bridge is only 2 km away.
Cheap
- 1 North Vancouver Hotel, 1800 Capilano Road. Independently run motel with good value for money. Some units have fully equipped kitchenettes. No longer brand new and a bit repulsed here and there, but a good address if you're looking to save money on a longer vacation. The biggest minus point is the much too small breakfast room, in which you step on the feet with the other guests at rush hour. The breakfast buffet itself is well sorted and offers no reason to complain. The hotel also has a lovely outdoor pool, which children especially enjoy.Price: 2 queen-size beds with breakfast from US $ 91.
- 2 Comfort Inn & Suites North Vancouver, 1748 Capilano Road. Good hotel in the Choice chain. Outdoor pool.Price: 2 queen-size beds with breakfast from CDN $ 103.
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- 3 Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites, 1634 Capilano Rd. Good chain hotel with outdoor pool.Price: 2 double-size beds without breakfast from US $ 118.
