Guidebook for North Vancouver
Food Scene
Casual and accessible dining environment with five star local and sustainable sea food menu that changes weekly. To die for if you are fish eating fan. About ten minute walk from our house on the main drag of 1st and Lonsdale.
60 locals recommend
Fishworks Restaurant
91 Lonsdale AveCasual and accessible dining environment with five star local and sustainable sea food menu that changes weekly. To die for if you are fish eating fan. About ten minute walk from our house on the main drag of 1st and Lonsdale.
Where do we begin... an AMAZING local family run cafe with the best coffee in town and hands down Delicious food that is catered through out North Vancouver. The spot is lovely, right on the corner of 8th and St. Andrews with views of the local mountains and park that offers a field, putting green and sun drenched picnic tables surrounded by mature trees if you want to take your coffee outdoors. Next door is the best hand crafted ice cream shop (The Welcome Parlour) in town as well. Not a bad combo. Good coffee, good people, good setting, good vibe... five minutes from our house!
30 locals recommend
Andrews on 8th
279 8th St EWhere do we begin... an AMAZING local family run cafe with the best coffee in town and hands down Delicious food that is catered through out North Vancouver. The spot is lovely, right on the corner of 8th and St. Andrews with views of the local mountains and park that offers a field, putting green and sun drenched picnic tables surrounded by mature trees if you want to take your coffee outdoors. Next door is the best hand crafted ice cream shop (The Welcome Parlour) in town as well. Not a bad combo. Good coffee, good people, good setting, good vibe... five minutes from our house!
The best quality bakery on the North Shore. Good enough to be sold in local shops throughout North Vancouver. Think ancient grains, fresh bread, pastries, granola, and the bakery itself offers the most Delicious lunchtime sandwiches and great kid space for in house consumers. Not bad the it is right next to Munchies, the equally delicious frozen yogurt bar on 2nd and Lonsdale. Only a ten minute walk from our house! Seriously. We live in the Gormet Ghetto of North Vancovuer. :)
The Artisan Bake Shoppe
108 2nd St EThe best quality bakery on the North Shore. Good enough to be sold in local shops throughout North Vancouver. Think ancient grains, fresh bread, pastries, granola, and the bakery itself offers the most Delicious lunchtime sandwiches and great kid space for in house consumers. Not bad the it is right next to Munchies, the equally delicious frozen yogurt bar on 2nd and Lonsdale. Only a ten minute walk from our house! Seriously. We live in the Gormet Ghetto of North Vancovuer. :)
Drinks & Nightlife
There is no category for this spot that offers amazing food, European beers and wine. We go here for appetizers and drinks. It is THE local spot close to the Lonsdale Quay area and Shipyards that offers a variety of things for the late night reveller.
20 locals recommend
The District Brasserie
13 Lonsdale AveThere is no category for this spot that offers amazing food, European beers and wine. We go here for appetizers and drinks. It is THE local spot close to the Lonsdale Quay area and Shipyards that offers a variety of things for the late night reveller.
Sightseeing
See what other Airbnb folks say... need we say more? It's breath taking! Take one of our bikes, or rent your own on your way from our house, to really take in the entire sea wall and park experience. Iconic site to Vancouver and only a 15 minute Sea Bus ride away from our house!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdSee what other Airbnb folks say... need we say more? It's breath taking! Take one of our bikes, or rent your own on your way from our house, to really take in the entire sea wall and park experience. Iconic site to Vancouver and only a 15 minute Sea Bus ride away from our house!
You get a feeling for the history of North Vancouver here and there are a couple of museums opening here. Our home was built to help the CN Rail Operator bring the Canadian Pacific rail into North Vancouver from New Westminster. You can get a real sense of how this area was developed from walking the sea wall here and reading the history plaques along the way. GREAT kids park on the water as well as access point to put in recreational water equipment (SUP, kayak, small boats) as well! Be sure to catch the Friday Night Market for music, artisans, kid friendly activities and a beer tent and food truck street food every Friday night! A ten minute walk from our house straight to the water. :)
34 locals recommend
The Shipyards
125 Victory Ship WayYou get a feeling for the history of North Vancouver here and there are a couple of museums opening here. Our home was built to help the CN Rail Operator bring the Canadian Pacific rail into North Vancouver from New Westminster. You can get a real sense of how this area was developed from walking the sea wall here and reading the history plaques along the way. GREAT kids park on the water as well as access point to put in recreational water equipment (SUP, kayak, small boats) as well! Be sure to catch the Friday Night Market for music, artisans, kid friendly activities and a beer tent and food truck street food every Friday night! A ten minute walk from our house straight to the water. :)
Parks & Nature
The setting is great for total forest emersion and the peaceful tranquility of being near a river/creek. The forest trails are epic and despite a tourist destination is much less touristed than other North Shore Mountain locations. We love the Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge and Ecology Centre with the kids. There are great watering holes fro swimming with the kids as well in the Summer. There is a wonderful cafe at this site too that offers kid friendly food as needed. The waterfalls and cedar trees are breath taking.
63 locals recommend
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
4900 Lynn Valley RdThe setting is great for total forest emersion and the peaceful tranquility of being near a river/creek. The forest trails are epic and despite a tourist destination is much less touristed than other North Shore Mountain locations. We love the Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge and Ecology Centre with the kids. There are great watering holes fro swimming with the kids as well in the Summer. There is a wonderful cafe at this site too that offers kid friendly food as needed. The waterfalls and cedar trees are breath taking.
Essentials
This is only a walk away, but if going by car parking is through underground garage and free with purchase. They offer grocery ordering ahead. A great juice bar and brew pub and cafe inside. Whole foods offers great local produce and a selection of salad bar and burrito bar, food bar that is unparalleled in North Vancouver. Look for 365 brand for generic organic food at a lower price point. Open late as well, 10pm, it is my go to after the kids go down. ;)
727 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveThis is only a walk away, but if going by car parking is through underground garage and free with purchase. They offer grocery ordering ahead. A great juice bar and brew pub and cafe inside. Whole foods offers great local produce and a selection of salad bar and burrito bar, food bar that is unparalleled in North Vancouver. Look for 365 brand for generic organic food at a lower price point. Open late as well, 10pm, it is my go to after the kids go down. ;)
Getting Around
This is a central spot to catch the SeaBus to the city and other Sky Train locations to and from the Airport and east and west of Vancouver. It is also the central spot for bus service to anywhere on the North Shore or Taxi service. You can access the Quay by walking from our home (10 minutes) or simply connecting to a bus off 3rd street (five minutes) or Lonsdale. The Seabus runs every 15 minutes until around 6:30pm its every 30 minutes until 12:45/1:00am. Check the website for transit updates as these times may vary. None the less, transit is readily available almost anytime. :)
323 locals recommend
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtThis is a central spot to catch the SeaBus to the city and other Sky Train locations to and from the Airport and east and west of Vancouver. It is also the central spot for bus service to anywhere on the North Shore or Taxi service. You can access the Quay by walking from our home (10 minutes) or simply connecting to a bus off 3rd street (five minutes) or Lonsdale. The Seabus runs every 15 minutes until around 6:30pm its every 30 minutes until 12:45/1:00am. Check the website for transit updates as these times may vary. None the less, transit is readily available almost anytime. :)