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North shore businesses and attractions.
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1. Moja Coffee
*Note: Try Moja coffee in the new Vancouver Convention Center!
http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
Moja respects the bean with a sophisticated and sustainable coffee attitude and organic, fair trade coffees from around the globe. With a roaster on the premises…More »
2. Café for Contemporary Art
North Vancouver, BC V7L 4X9
(778) 340-3379
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Art Galleries,
Soup
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Woah! How have I missed seeing this place before?! My beandar must be on the blink.
Very cool industrial, Zen-like cafe space, serving in house baked goods, and 49th Parallel coffee, (who have a spiffy new logo btw). and with an adjacent art gallery…More »
3. Park & Tilford Shops & Gardens
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S8
(604) 984-8200
Categories:
Shopping Centres,
Botanical Gardens
This little garden oasis is a really relaxing way to spend an hour unwinding after work or before a movie or shopping in the P&T plaza.
The well maintained garden is always changing and is really wonderful. It's a great place for snapping some…More »
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2/4/2009
Nice little mall and YES, GARDEN. What a great combo. Add to that a JJ Bean cafe with a fireplace… Read more »
4. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
We are regulars at this JJ's but I can never check in due to the new 'no wireless until after 5pm' rule. Our after noon coffee is never after 3pm.
Reasons we love this JJ's over all others;
1- Outdoor deck area is like someone's back yard, the bonus is…More »
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10/3/2009
(At least a dozen visits to this location and I still love it the best!)
The perfect platform to plot… Read more »
5. The Red Tulip Gift Gallery
Really adorable shop!
Everything in the way of home gifts, for new moms, birthdays or just because.... (my favourite.) Why shouldn't I buy those sweet place mats that I don't really need?
I also saw cute bags and coin purses, welcome mats, greeting…More »
6. Lynn Valley Village
North Vancouver, BC V7J 2A1
Category:
Shopping Centres
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Loving this upscale side of the mall more and more.
Shops include:
Nourish Market
The Red Tulip gift gallery
Sugar and Company candy & sweets shop
Brown's Social House (new!)
Delaney's
They have outdoor events in the square, a farmer's market, and…More »
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2/23/2010 First to Review
This new addition to the mall is 5 stars with great stores and Delaney's coffee house. I love… Read more »
7. Nourish Market
North Vancouver, BC V7J 0A1
(778) 340-4030
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Specialty foods store in the newest part of Lynn Valley Village (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) -with a tight focus on local and organic foods. A lot of high quality products plucked from the abundance of BC's best and I really like the selection.
I'm in…More »
8. Sugar & Company
North Vancouver, BC V7J 2A1
(604) 971-5331
Categories:
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Oh no ! My sugar baby loves his candy. Dangerrrrrrr!!!!
This shop is candy insanity.
Wall to wall, nothing but every kind of candy from your childhood and much that you could never have imagined. It's a party in there all the time. So many cute,…More »
9. Delany's Coffee House
North Vancouver, BC V7J 0A2
(604) 980-3399
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
This shop is in the charming Lynn Valley Village. It's big and bright with lots of tables outside, the customer service is always friendly and polite and the cafe is right next to the entrance to the fabulous Lynn Valley, North Van library. If you…More »
10. North Shore Green Markets
Like a combination farmer's market/ green products market, this new sweet collection of vendors come together 4 days a week, in four different locations on the north shore.
I checked out the Lynn Valley Square gathering at
(1277 Lynn Valley Rd) It's…More »
11. Seymour's Pub
The decor is really comfy and with a variety of seating. Your choice; under the big screen TV's, near to a window, or even under a skylight and next to a fireplace!
I had a delicious salad with Sirloin strips with a Balsamic Vinaigrette. The big guy…More »
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8/30/2009 First to Review
Well I had always wondered about the restaurant and bar over here at the Holiday Inn. This is a… Read more »
12. Park & Tilford Medical Treatment Centre
I have got to give this tiny clinic* a high five. I almost hate to spread the word on it, but really, It's the least scariest clinic I've ever been to! The receptionists have always been really nice and they're very well organized.
They have to be,…More »
13. Bean Around the World Coffees
North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Y4
(604) 990-4942
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
I've dropped into this Bean a bunch of times now to grab a soy capp, and I really want to rave about how nice the girls are that work there. They leave such a nice impression. It means a lot to me to be treated with kindness, so bonus star for their…More »
14. North Vancouver District Public Library
North Vancouver, BC V7J 1S1
(604) 984-0286
Category:
Libraries
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Today we two-timed our local Vancouver library.
We saw a younger, fitter, prettier, more well endowed library in Lynn Valley.
Three floors of books, DVD's, video's, and lots of computer stations. Two rows of magazines and newspapers.
Private study…More »
15. Lonsdale Quay Market
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7
(604) 985-2191
Categories:
Shopping Centres,
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Like Granville Island's little cousin, Lonsdale Quay & Market is less crowded and therefore a bit more relaxing. On the street level, there are a variety of prepared lunch places, similar to a food court on one side, then on the other, a few…More »
16. Favourite
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7
(604) 904-8840
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
The shop moved it's location in the mall and now it's just at the top of the stairs when you go to the second level.
It's still full of unique and adorable accessories and some items for Mr and baby too.
There are some really nice purses right now and…More »
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4/28/2009
Adorable shop with some unusual offerings. Silk screened leather belts with cityscape or birds and… Read more »
17. The Beach House At Dundarave Pier
We brought our California friend to this Beautiful location, looking out at the Centennial Sea Wall, the Dundarave pier and southeast back toward the Lion's Gate Bridge. You could easily spend an hour just staring at the view of the water and…More »
18. Cafe Crema
West Vancouver, BC V7V 3R6
(604) 922-2294
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
Crema, got to bump you up a star. Overall, one of the best shops in north and west Van. with consistent quality of product.
Still loving that you have non gluten peanut butter cookies. Most of the pastries look fabulous.
Grab a table outside and…More »
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7/31/2009
Just a note to other Lactose intolerant's,
Beware, if the cute counter girls are talking and laughing… Read more »
19. West Vancouver Community Arts Council at The Silk Purse
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1
(604) 925-7292
Categories:
Community Service/Non-Profit,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
The Silk Purse is an artist cottage out at the beach.
A sweet Volunteer greets and welcomes visitors at the front desk to give you information about the arts council. It's mostly an art gallery but they have events that include literary meet ups and…More »
20. Centennial Seawalk
What a fabulous day in Vancouver! We took another peaceful walk along the Sea Wall on the north shore, aka. Centennial.
Beginning at the foot of 15th Avenue in West Vancouver, you find a pebble beach with dramatic views of the Bridge, Stanley Pk. and…More »
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1/23/2010 First to Review
Wonderful views of Vancouver from the north shore.
You can walk for about 2+ k. along the… Read more »
21. German Friendship Globe
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1E4
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Dundarave
You don't just see the globe, you experience it!
It's an impressive 2.5 tons of granite floating on a thin layer of pressurized water. Say what?! Don't ask me, I'm no engineer.
The smooth surface reflects the moment back at you. I love the challenge…More »
22. Dundarave Beach Tea Hut
North Vancouver, BC V7P 1E5
(604) 922-0711
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Dundarave
After you've walked west along the North Van sea wall, (aka Centennial Sea Walk), and you've been out on the pier and stopped to check out that fantastic globe fountain beside The Beach Cafe... look to your left!
I missed this the first few times I…More »
23. Panorama Park
Here's another local secret. This park is only a short drive away, at the edge of Deep Cove.
Take a short walk through the park to the water's edge and gaze past the pier to the mountain. You can see Grey Rock jutting out up there and as sure as you…More »
24. Arms Reach Bistro
North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2
(604) 929-7442
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
On a short notice invitation I was invited to lunch at the Bistro and you better believe I said 'yes'!
Nothing is better than a weekday lunch when it's not too busy and you have your choice of seating. We chose the patio with it's nice view and…More »
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5/21/2009
This very popular spot is revered by locals and tourists alike. Location, Location, Location. You… Read more »
25. Lighthouse Park
With trails hugging the coast and meandering into the rainforest, following a creek up past large mossy trees and then jutting out on multiple outcroppings for views of the water, this beautiful park is really worth the time to visit.
These are easy…More »
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2/15/2010
This is a place where you can take a short, easy hike with big beautiful views as payoff.
Many of us… Read more »
26. Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
We've had many visits to this amazing park and it's really one of my favourites.
There are a lot of different trails in the area, so read up and pick the ones that best suit you. The terrain is varied from flat gravel road to gnarly tree roots,…More »
27. Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3G3
(604) 990-3755
This bridge has a lot of charm and history. If you go during the week or on the off hours it's not even crowded and the views from the bridge are so lovely. I like to combine the bridge experience with a little walk through Lynn Canyon Park. **Dogs…More »
28. The Lynn Canyon Café
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3K2
(604) 984-9311
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Burgers,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
This time I let the 'boyz' wander the dampened trail while I sat inside the cafe, warmed by a fire place, enjoying my siphoned coffee, listening to Buddha Bar and staring up at the marvelous woodwork and window-walled view of the forest outside. It…More »
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3/28/2009
New owners, Poirier & Yang. He's French, she is Chinese. A very interesting couple with high hopes… Read more »
29. Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
Oh! Oh wow! This place is really nice.
On the upper part of the trail you have to huff it up a bit, scramble over roots and rocks, through little creeks and try not to worry about the recent Bear sightings..haha.
But down below on the lower trail, the…More »
30. Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub
North Vancouver, BC V7J 2A1
(604) 990-8880
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
I guess it's a thing around here to go for a hike, burn off a bunch of calories and then eat and drink them all back at a place like The Black Bear.
Calories are my friend. Hiking.... well, gotta move my lazy butt sometimes and as long as I can get…More »
31. Mt Seymour
Aww, this might have been the last chance to snow shoe or Yak Track on Seymour for the winter. Not that there is a lack of snow, the level is a good 14 ft high or so, but while it's hovering around the freezing mark, it's getting fairly sticky on the…More »
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7/29/2010
Another summer hike on Seymour, up " Dog Mountain. "
Seymour looks SO different in the summer. We… Read more »
32. Quarry Rock
Did you know you can hike to Quarry Rock in the winter?
No snow shoes required, just sturdy hiking boots.
It's such a great way to get some exercise and fresh air.
Common Vancouver, get your hike on! :D
Please read previous review for more details :)More »
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6/24/2010
Quarry rock was my first re-initiation to BC trails after a 20+ Year absence. I'll never forget my… Read more »
33. The Sweet Tooth Cakery
North Vancouver, BC V7H 1A6
(604) 971-5223
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Bakeries
Gluten free delight!
A north shore gluten free bakery with dairy free options. Custom cakes available by order or walk on in like I did and jump for joy at iced cupcake options. Cookies, brownies, all sorts of yummies! Some of the best bread I've had…More »
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