The Harbourside neighbourhood is undergoing significant change. Construction of a mixed-use residential and commercial development project is currently underway and expected to span up to 15 years. The development is located south of the North Shore Automall and consists of four parcels of land totalling 12-acres of waterfront property.
The first phase of the North Harbour development began in 2023 on the easternmost lot adjacent to Mosquito Creek and the Burrard Yacht Club, and is nearing completion with three of the four buildings having received Occupancy Permits from the City of North Vancouver. Phase one of four consists of four mid-rise buildings, including three market retail buildings and one rental building.
The project will also deliver a number of public amenity features, including:
- A renewed Kings Mill Walk Park and Spirit Trail system
- Waterfront Promenade and Public Open Spaces
- Sea level rise mitigation measures
- Utility upgrades
- New pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
Latest Project Updates
Construction of the Phase 1 offsite infrastructure works is nearing completion. It is anticipated that all works will be complete by fall of 2026. Specific impacts are provided in detail below.
Fell Avenue Overpass Improvements – West 1st Street intersection
The Fell Avenue Overpass has been widened to accommodate a dedicated right-turn lane onto West 2nd Street and a new multi-use pathway on the east side of the overpass. These improvements will better manage northbound vehicle traffic while providing a safer, more comfortable experience for pedestrians and cyclists.
Fell Avenue Improvements – Automall Drive to Harbourside Place
Greenspace south of Harbourside Place (east-west) remains closed. Kings Mill Walk Park, west of Harbourside Place, remains open and accessible.
Parking Impacts
There will be ongoing impacts to parking as the 1st phase of the project reaches completion. Regulations change frequently, so please give yourself extra time when visiting the area. To subsidize affected street parking during Phase 1 construction, Concert Properties have expanded the IMPARK public parking, located at 925 Harbourside Drive. All public parking is free for the first 4 hours.
The remainder of the lot will accommodate construction staging and parking for tradespeople to help mitigate impacts to street parking in the area. This temporary parking lot (Phase 3 of 4) is intended to remain in place until this phase of the development begins construction.
Phase 1 | September 2023 - Summer 2026
Construction of Phase 1 offsite infrastructure works began in September 2023 and is anticipated to be completed in September 2026. Construction signage, wayfinding and traffic control personnel will be on site at all times to assist in getting through the area. The scope of work for this phase includes the following works:
- Underground utilities
- A new storm water treatment facility at the foot of Fell Avenue
- Sea level rise mitigation measures
- New sidewalks and landscaping, including new street trees in the boulevards
- A bi-directional bike lane along the south side of Harbourside Drive
- Improved Spirit Trail facilities
- Expansion of the Fell Avenue Overpass, including a dedicated vehicular right turn lane northbound, and a multi-use pathway for improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
Phase 2
Phase 2 of the development will include off-site infrastructure works such as utilities, storm water management, sidewalks and various roadwork.
Kings Mill Walk Park
Kings Mill Walk Park is a popular waterfront park located between Mackay and Mosquito creeks, and is receiving a major upgrade as part of the revitalization of the Harbourside neighbourhood and climate-resilient shoreline improvements. The newly envisioned park will feature:
- An all-ages play zone
- An accessible off-leash dog area
- An open park
- A new plaza at Fell Avenue
- Climate-resilient shoreline improvements
Visit the project webpage for more information.
Background Documents
Get In Touch
Questions about the development, permits, and more
Matthew Menzel, Planner
City of North Vancouver | planning@cnv.org
Questions about off-site construction, parking, and Spirit Trail diversion
Krister Naab, Project Manager
City of North Vancouver | harbourside@cnv.org
Questions about North Harbour development
Concert Properties | Feedback@ConcertProperties.com