The North Shore is an exciting, dynamic, and, most of all, beautiful place to live. Though comfortably suburban, the North Shore remains close to cosmopolitan downtown Vancouver shopping, dining, nightlife and tourist attractions while being steps away from a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities.

Geographically, the North Shore consists of the municipal districts of West and North Vancouver along the north side of English Bay and Burrard Inlet. West Vancouver (the area west of the Capilano River) is 4 kilometres from downtown Vancouver and 28 kilometres from Burnaby.

A true diversity of neighbourhoods lies within the North Shore as well. Everything from the value-oriented apartments and condominiums of Lower Lonsdale, to the mid-range family-oriented communities like Blueridge in North Vancouver District, to the opulent waterfront mansions of West Vancouver, the North Shore is certain to appeal to people of all walks of life.

With exceptional golf courses interspersed throughout the community, along with a very generous amount of park space, the North Shore has an exceedingly green outlook. Legendary golf courses such as the private Capilano Golf and Country Club and Seymour Golf and Country Club are among the top in BC.

Cycling is a popular recreational activity on the North Shore. From a casual ride up the paved Seymour Demonstration Forest access road (set aside for recreation), to the world-renowned, extreme free ride trails on Seymour, Fromme and Cypress mountains, cycling on the North Shore couldn't be any more complete.

During the winter months, the three mountains of Cypress, Grouse and Seymour host hundreds of thousands of skiers. Living on the North Shore, you're just a quick drive to the slopes: instead of spending a night in front of the television, North Shore residents spend their evenings riding the lifts and getting in some turns. And if the local three aren't challenging enough, you're about an hour and a half away from Whistler-Blackcomb, one of the world’s finest ski resorts and host to the downhill competitions of the 2010 Olympic Games.

Community resources

Community Centres
West Vancouver Community Centre, new in Spring 2008, 2121 Marine Drive, Phone: 604-925-72

Ambleside Park
www.discovervancouver.com/articles A favourite beach-walking area with spectacular views. 13th and Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC., Tel: (604) 925-7200

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/index.htm Offers information on parks and recreation in the Vancouver area.

West Vancouver Museum
www.wvma.net 680 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T2, 604.925.7295

West Vancouver Public Library
http://www.westvanlib.org/ 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1J8, Tel: (604) 925-7400

West Vancouver School Board
www.sd45.bc.ca

Recycling / Garbage
Located at the south foot of Riverside Drive, just east of the Second Narrows Bridge in North Vancouver. This municipal facility serves the whole North Shore.

West Vancouver Municipal Hal
l 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3, Tel: (604) 925-7200

Ambleside Community Site
www.amblesidevillage.ca City web site for the community of Ambleside.

Dundarave Village information
www.dundaravevillage.ca Dundarave Village has a new interactive website which features an interactive events calendar.

West Community Health Centre
www.vch.ca Provides full range of health care services to Vancouver and its residents. 990 22nd Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4C2, Tel: (604) 904-6200