Long Distance Moving within Canada - North Vancouver
North Vancouver - Community Overview
Settlers were first attracted to the area by the rich forests on the north shore of the Burrard Inlet. In 1864 T.W. Graham and Co. acquired a 194 hectare timber stand and timber was soon being shipped from the quickly built Pioneer Mills. The small waterfront mill town became the largest settlement on the inlet. In 1872 Pioneer Mills was bought by an American by the name of Sewell P. Moody. He gave his name to the settlement of Moodyville.
After Vancouver was incorporated, the north shore became North Vancouver. In 1925 the Second Narrows Bridge was completed, providing a fixed link with Vancouver. In 1938 the Lion’s Gate Bridge provided a second link.
North Vancouver is an important shipping port for lumber and grain and is home to numerous manufacturing establishments and shipyards. The city is also the transportation hub for the Lower Mainland. Tourism also plays a key role in the economy of North Vancouver.
The City of North Vancouver is situated in southwestern British Columbia, adjacent to the City of Vancouver, in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. North Vancouver is located along the north shore of the Burrard Inlet and extends from the Capilano River on the west to beyond Deep Cove on the east. The Trans Canada Highway is the main roadway through North Vancouver.
The population of North Vancouver numbers approximately 47,733.
For more information about North Vancouver:
Weather
North Vancouver has an average July temperature of 18.1°C and an average January temperature of -4.8°C. The average annual precipitation is 1588 mm.
For daily or historical weather conditions, visit:
MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper:
North Shore News
North Shore Outlook
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:
School District #44 (North Vancouver)
721 Chesterfield Ave.
North Vancouver, BC
V7M 2M5
https://www.sd44.ca/Pages/default.aspx#/=
For information on the Roman Catholic Separate Schools, please contact:
Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese
150 Robson St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 2A7
Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (School District 93)
180 - 10200 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, BC
V6X 2W7
Additional educational institutes:
Capilano College
Medical Information
Public Services
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Cable TV
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Hydro
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Gas
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Water
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Garbage/Recycling
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Telephone
TRANSPORTATION
Motor Vehicle & Driver Licencing
ICBC
https://www.icbc.com/Pages/default.aspx
Public Transit
Translink
Ferry Service
Coast Mountain Bus Company
https://www.translink.ca/about-us/about-translink/operating-companies/coast-mountain-bus-company
COMMUNITY
Parks & Recreation
North Vancouver City Library
John Braithwaite Community Centre
Harry Jerome Recreation Complex
For information about upcoming events in North Vancouver, visit:
Sports and Leisure
Parks & Recreation
Golf Courses
Northlands Golf Course
Seymour Golf & Country Club
Ski Hill
Grouse Mountain
Special Attractions
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Lonsdale Quay Market and Shops
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North Vancouver Museum and Archives
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The Pier
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Park and Tilford Gardens
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Parks
GROCERY STORES
To find a grocery store in the North Vancouver area, visit:
Save On Foods
Safeway
Queensdale Market
Shopping Centres
Capilano Mall
935 Marine Dr.
North Vancouver, BC
V7P 1S3
Lynn Valley Centre
1199 Lynn Valley Rd.
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H2
Entertainment
Movie Theatre
To find a movie theatre near you, visit:
Restaurants
To find local restaurants, visit:
https://www.restaurantica.com/
Live Theatre
For production information, visit:
Nightlife
For information on bars and nightclubs, visit:
Moving Tips Brochures
Call at 1-888-708-7700 to order the following brochures:
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Protecting your goods in transit
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Handling dangerous goods
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Do-it-yourself packing guide
