Attractions

The Green Necklace is an urban greenway that forms a 7.5km scenic loop around our City centre, linking historic parks and buildings, public spaces and commercial areas.

Winding its way along our scenic waterfront, the North Shore Spirit Trail is a true City treasure. This unique, waterfront-oriented trail provides pedestrians, cyclists, inline skaters and people with wheeled mobility aids safe access across the North Shore.

Foot of Lonsdale Avenue
A signature landmark in the City, the Burrard Dry Dock Pier offers spectacular views of the North Shore and Vancouver skylines. The Pier has contributed to the transformation of the City's waterfront into a major urban destination.

101 Carrie Cates Court
Known as Presentation House Gallery for nearly four decades, The Polygon Gallery is a non-collecting Canadian public art gallery with a focus on photography and media-based art.

Foot of Lonsdale Avenue
Adjacent to the Pier, The Shipyards has been transformed into a vibrant public space, with restaurants, waterfront walkway, and a plenty of community events throughout the year.

There are over 40 parks located throughout the City, with each park offering a variety of trails, landscapes and facilities. Use our Interactive Parks Map to explore parks, trails, fields and related amenities.

Jones Avenue & West 18th Street
The Mahon Spray Park offers plenty of creative, interactive water elements. The park includes other play areas for kids of all ages. Mahon Spray Park is open daily from May to September.

Waterfront Park
As one of only three national level pavilions, the North Shore Pavilion, located at Waterfront Park marks the presence of the world's longest recreational trail. The Trans Canada Trail spans 24,000 km through 13 provinces and territories.

123 Carrie Cates Court
Located near the SeaBus terminal, the Lonsdale Quay Market is home to a variety of fresh food vendors, unique retail shops, artisans, restaurants, craft brewery, kids play area and hotel.

935 Marine Drive
Capilano Mall is the City of North Vancouver's shopping destination, with a variety of stores and services.

2300 Lonsdale Avenue
Centennial Theatre is home to a variety of local and international performing artists, as well as host to seminars, film festivals, awards ceremonies and corporate workshops.

Waterfront Park
This traditional Japanese garden was designed to commemorate the friendship between the City of North Vancouver and its Japanese sister city, Chiba. Chiba Garden is open daily from 9am until sunset.

440 - 333 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver
Park & Tilford Gardens consists of eight European styled theme gardens set on 8 hectares. Beautifully landscaped with various floral displays, water fountains and bridges, the gardens are a spectacular retreat for visitors.

333 Chesterfield Avenue
Presentation House Theatre offers a variety of performing arts events and educational programs.