Lonsdale, North Vancouver | Neighbourhood Profile

The Lonsdale area in North Vancouver is key when it comes to quality family neighbourhoods.

Lonsdale living in North Vancouver – discover the magnificent seven.

The secret of these seven neighbourhoods situated in the Lonsdale area in North Vancouver is all about location, a classic west coast locale and the opportunity to own a home on the North Shore whether it’s a single detached home, townhouse or your first-in-the-market condominium. These central family-friendly neighbourhoods in North Van include Lynnmour, Calverhall, Queensbury, Boulevard and the three Lonsdales – Lower Lonsdale, Central Lonsdale and on the edge of Lynn Valley, one of the most prestigious & desirable neighbourhoods on the North Shore is Upper Lonsdale. Easy access to downtown, luxury and affordability in homes, and world-class skiing, snowboarding & hiking just minutes away when you make the Lonsdale neighbourhoods home in North Vancouver.

Schools

The neighbourhoods located in the Lonsdale area are all part of School District 44 in North Vancouver. Residents have access to a total of 7 elementary schools with grades from K to 7. The area includes 3 high schools with grades 8 to 12 including Carson Graham Secondary. Other schools of note for residents include North Star Montessori Elementary and St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary private school. Parents looking for french immersion, Andre-Piolat School in Upper Lonsdale offers grades kindergarten to 12 featuring an International Baccalaureate program. Located in the Lynnmour neighbourhood is Capilano University, with over 12,000 students from around the globe.

Location

Located predominantly within the boundaries of the City of North Vancouver, the seven neighbourhoods of the Lonsdale area are located with Burrard Inlet from Cotton Road to Esplanade East in the south, with Bewicke Avenue, Larson Road & Mahon Avenue to west, Lynn Valley and Braemar Reservoir Park to the north and the Trans Canada/Upper Levels Highway 1 serving as the areas eastern boundary.

Residential Housing

From affordable townhomes and first-buyer condominiums in the Lynnmour neighbourhood to west coast defining luxury single family homes in Upper Lynn Valley, the lifestyle and selection of Lonsdale appeals to many home buyers. For instance, post-war bungalows in the Calverhall neighbourhood look towards Burrard Inlet. The Queensbury neighbourhood offers an excellent range of older and newer homes for North Shore buyers. For those who remember the famous Lynn Valley Streetcar, the Boulevard neighbourhood dates back to the early part of the 20th century. One of the most popular neighbourhoods in the region is Lower Lonsdale dominated by condominiums. Lonsdale Quay Market, restaurants galore, Shipyards Night Market, Seabus service to Downtown Vancouver and numerous cultural amenities attract many buyers to Vancouver’s North Shore.

Recreation

The nearby Seymour Demonstration Forest trail is used by cyclists, joggers & dog walkers along its 11km path. In the Queensbury area, you’ll find Harbourview, Bridgman & Keith Lynn Park, all with beautiful large forested escapes. Loutet Park in the Boulevard neighbourhood is home to some of the largest sports fields in North Vancouver. There you’ll find Loutet Park Farm, a sustainability project featuring vegetables, fruit trees and a bee farm. One of the most popular attractions is located on the waterfront of Lower Lonsdale – The Polygon Gallery, a public gallery with a focus on photography and media-based arts. Harry Jerome Recreation Centre has a pool, sauna & whirlpool, plus weight room, gymnastics club & ice arena. In Lynnmour there’s the North Shore Winter Club with amenities for the whole family.

Restaurants

If you’re in the Lynnmour area, Seymour’s Pub & Grill is a go-to place for lunch or dinner. Popular Calverhall has a White Spot or Flying Wedge Pizza, ideal for a family outing. Lower Lonsdale or “LoLo” as the locals call it, features the super popular Lonsdale Quay, home to 80 vendors including an international food court, brew pubs and cafes. Other popular restaurants in this part of North Vancouver include East Side Mario’s at the Quay if you love Italian fare, or The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar with seafood & British fare.

Shopping

Shopping on the North Shore, get yourself down to Lonsdale Quay. In addition to the famous eateries, the market is home to one-of-a-kine retail outlets, fresh food stalls and seafood, butcher & cheese shops. Lonsdale Quay is a great place to discover local designers. The Calverhall neighbourhood has a Save-On-Foods and MEC outdoor store, ideal for skiers, snowboarders or gear for every outdoor pursuit. In Central Lonsdale there’s quick access to banks, medical offices and a London Drugs.

Transportation

In both the north and south neighbourhoods of the Lonsdale area in North Vancouver, they’re adjacent to Highway 1 to connect commuters to Downtown Vancouver, Squamish & Burnaby. Keith Road and Main Street are major connecting arterial routes. Residents will find Translink buses are available through all Lonsdale neighbourhoods, connecting to Lonsdale Quay with SeaBus service to downtown Vancouver.