North Vancouver

Crossing the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.
Hikers in a North Vancouver Forest on a sunny day.
Boating is a popular activity in North Vancouver with scenic locations like Deep Cove Harbour.

North Vancouver, BC Area Guide

The beauty of the North Shore

Scenic Suburban Mountains

North Vancouver lies along the north shore of the Strait of Georgia's Burrard Inlet. Throughout the city, you’ll notice it’s primarily suburban and residential. The city’s economy is based on grain, lumber, and ore shipping. Locals have also enjoyed the growth of the economy from tourism and filmmaking.

Throughout North Vancouver, you’ll find the most spectacular attractions and places to visit in the mountains, numerous parks, and miles of nature. The area is home to ski hills and some of the planet's best mountain biking and hiking trails. One of the biggest attractions in North Vancouver is the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Throughout the park, you'll not only find the Capilano Suspension Bridge, but you will also find Treetops Adventure, featuring seven other suspension bridges, along with Cliffwalk, giving you thrilling views of nature above the Capilano Canyon and the Living Forest, where you can learn more about the delicate temperate West Coast rainforest ecosystem.

If you're looking for more activities to do inside, the Museum of North Vancouver is a relatively new museum that teaches its visitors about the region's history. Another great museum to check out is the Polygon Gallery, an art museum located in Lower Lonsdale. You can find some of the best cuisines in North Vancouver at Seaside Provisions, where locals enjoy fresh seafood and fantastic service. For a meal with a scenic view, the Arms Reach Bistro provides its customers with a stunning waterfront seat and tasteful west coast style cuisine.

Explore the City

Crossing the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.

Hikers in a North Vancouver Forest on a sunny day.

Boating is a popular activity in North Vancouver with scenic locations like Deep Cove Harbour.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in North Vancouver, BC is $2,050 for a studio, $2,400 for one bedroom, $3,273 for two bedrooms, and $4,182 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Vancouver has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,400/month
561 Sq Ft
House
$3,798/month
0 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Vancouver, BC is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

72 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

38 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Very Bikeable

78 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.