CENTRAL LONSDALE

Central Lonsdale is exactly as the name implies: It is the true core of Vancouver’s North Shore both geographically and metaphorically. This neighbourhood is a prime location as its centrality provides easy access to the entire surrounding area. Central Lonsdale also houses North Vancouver’s municipal hall and library in the newly established civic plaza. Being in the heart of the North Shore also means consistent communal participation for the area’s residents of Central Lonsdale.

North Vancouver has one of the most active and communally involved municipal governments in all of British Columbia, so this area is perfect for those wishing to invest themselves in the welfare of their neighbourhood. Additionally, Central Lonsdale has a vast selection of outstanding eateries, independently owned businesses, and is sprinkled with parks and green space. This area is beautifully well rounded inside and out and its community has taken on that character as well.

Locale

Living in Central Lonsdale means that everything orbits your location. In addition, North Vancouver’s outstanding public transportation system makes reaching your surroundings that much easier. To the southwest, you’ll find the beautiful Lonsdale Quay featuring the expansive bayside market, waterfront park, and easy access to the Seabus ferry which can bring you to Vancouver proper in 15 minutes or less. To the east is the gorgeous Grand Boulevard area with tons of lush green space and charming residential alcoves to explore. To the north you’ll encounter chains of petite mountain villages cresting into the beginnings of hiking trails, walking trails, and biking routes all centred around the majestic Grouse Mountain.

There is no direction out of Central Lonsdale that does not lead to outstanding outdoor activities, enthralling recreation, or enticing destinations. Additionally, Central Lonsdale itself plays host to several convenient necessities, for example, the dependable Lions Gate Hospital is directly in the middle of the neighbourhood. Finally, dotted throughout the area are a number of dainty parks to relax or read in. One, in particular, Queen Victoria Park, borders the very south of the neighbourhood and is the perfect place to picnic or unwind on a nice day. Central Lonsdale is supreme. It’s perfectly convenient, makes accessibility to anywhere in the North Shore effortless, and has its own peak destinations within neighbourhood borders.

Out and About the Neighbourhood

As Central Lonsdale forms home base for all of the North Shore, it has a lot to offer in the way of businesses, services, and things to do. As mentioned above, North Vancouver’s recently established civic center is a hub for arts, culture, governance, and community. Within the center, you’ll find the city’s municipal hall as well as the North Vancouver public library, which functions as a workspace, meeting area, and an outstanding wealth of information. During its creation a number of considerations were made to make the civic center particularly sustainable and energy efficient, and these initiatives are representative of the interests of North Vancouver’s government on a larger scale. Up the road from the civic center is the longstanding Centennial Theater, a performing arts center which hosts exhibitions of a number of local acts as well as a lobby art-gallery.

Just to the east is the Harry Jerome Community Recreation Center which has a plethora of exercise facilities, an indoor field house, and a swimming pool. Finally, along Lonsdale avenue itself, you’ll be faced with more wonderfully delicious food options than you can possibly choose from. Visit Nickels Bakery for a sweet treat, Pawan’s Indian Kitchen for delicious curry, samosas, and masala, or head to Puccini’s deli for the best selection of Italian products on the North Shore. If you’re looking for a robust area with ample variety, lots to choose from, and a striking balance between activity and serenity, look no further than Central Lonsdale.

Stability, Strength, and Community Outreach

As touched on above, North Vancouver’s municipality has a unique character marked by community outreach and involvement, focused economic investment within their vicinity, and an acute consciousness for environmental issues and sustainability. Real examples of these principles include the recently renovated civic center right in Central Lonsdale, the new state-of-the-art recreation center in Delbrook (as well as further renovation projects in the Delbrook area), and the continued and careful development of the Lonsdale Quay waterfront. Being at the heart of the North Vancouver area gives the residents and families who live there a direct opportunity to invest in their own interests and participate in these community projects. Council meetings are held in the Municipal hall within the previously described civic center.

In addition to this tightly linked communal character, the conduct of North Shore governance has and continues to draw business owners to the area. A municipality heavily invested in the welfare of its community makes for an area where business ventures flourish which means Central Lonsdale and the surrounding North Shore area are uniquely economically stable. The North Shore’s structure, micro-economy, and inclusive neighbourhoods are meticulously integrated together and Central Lonsdale forms the foundation for it all. Not only does this make the neighbourhood a safe and secure place to call home, it is wholly fulfilling for the community members who help make it what it is.