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North
Vancouver is located to the north of
downtown Vancouver
and accessible by the Lions Gate Bridge in
Stanley Park or by 2nd
Narrows Bridge further east of the city. Seabus which is part of the local transit offers a pedestrian friendly
transport across the water.Lonsdale Quay is the hub of the Seabus terminal there you can find a public Market with all the shops and fresh food stands along side the Lonsdale Quay Hotel. The City of North Vancouver sits on the mountain side overlooking Vancouver and adjacent to West Vancouver. The area has many shopping areas as well as small villages that make up the economic centres of the city. Grouse Mountain, and Capilano Suspension Bridge are 2 of the main tourist attractions that visitors flock to. Other areas of interest include Edgemont Village, Seymour Mountain, Lynn Valley Canyon, Cypress Mountain and the quaint town of Deep Cove to the east. Accommodations are mostly around the north end of Lions Gate Bridge with the Holiday Inn Hotel North Vancouver situated to the east near the entrance to the 2nd Narrows Bridge. The North Shore is more than just a spectacular backdrop for one of the world's most scenic cities. Few cities offer visitors the opportunity to spend the morning skiing and snowboarding, followed by an afternoon picnic on the beach watching the cruise ships sail by as they leave Canada Place and the Cruise Ship Terminal, and topped off with an exquisite dining experience. Truly where nature meets urban sophistication! North Vancouver and the North Shore has many of the major Tourist Attraction in Greater Vancouver Ambleside Shopping Village and Parks along the Water in West Vancouver Capilano River courses through the forest and canyons to Burrard Inlet Capilano Suspension Bridge one of the most popular tourist attractions. Cleveland Dam Cleveland Dam sits atop the Capilano River Regional Park Cypress Park the Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Deep Cove - picturesque village has a very laid back atmosphere Caulfeild Village Quaint Shopping Village in West VancouverDundarave Village home to wonderful shopping, cafes, restaurants and services in West Vancouver. Edgemont Village a charming alpine village located below Grouse Mountain Fish Hatchery interpretive centre is open to the public every day of the year. Grouse Mountain Vancouver an aerial Skyride will take you on a one-mile Journey high above the second growth forests and between the mountain peaks Grouse Grind - The Grind is a trail that ascends Grouse Mountain , which is sometimes referred to as "Mother Nature's Stairmaster." Hiking North Vancouver - Hiking, snowshoeing, nature walks, kayaking and river-dipping are all within easy reach of downtown. Horseshoe Bay - Shopping Village located art the Ferry terminal in West Vancouver Lonsdale Avenue - Main Street shopping area in North VancouverLighthouse Park North Vancouver Lots of trails wind their way around the park with several challenging changes in elevation Lynn Valley Canyon North Vancouver One of its main attractions is the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge and the many nature hiking and biking trails. Maplewood Farm A working farm offers children and adults an opportunity to meet and interact with all the animals you would encounter on any rural farm Park Royal Mall The North Shore`s largest centre with over 250 stores ranging from fashion to gifts, recreation, food, home fashion and kid’s specialty stores. Seawall North Vancouver The Seawall starts at beautiful Ambleside Park in North Vancouver, across the Lions Gate Bridge, about 20 minutes from downtown. The Seawall runs from the Park to the community of Dundarave. Seymour Mountain is the North Shores smallest ski mountain, however Mount Seymour has the largest terrain park of all 3 Shore Mountains. 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver BC Canada The Winter Games are getting closer we take a look at the venues and what events they hold. The Games take place in Vancouver, Whistler, Richmond and The North Shore.
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