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.

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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Vancouver, BC is $2,023 for a studio, $2,375 for one bedroom, $3,261 for two bedrooms, and $4,299 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Vancouver has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,375/month
570 Sq Ft
House
$2,792/month
0 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Norgate Community Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Capilano Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Sherwood Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Lynnmour Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Ridgeway Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Handsworth Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Windsor Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Argyle Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Sutherland Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Seycove Secondary Community

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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.