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  North Vancouver, British Columbia (city) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The City of North Vancouver is separated from Vancouver by the Burrard Inlet.
North Vancouver is the oldest settlement on Burrard Inlet, predating Vancouver; only New Westminster on the Fraser is the older settlement in the region.
City and District of North Vancouver, British Columbia
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 City of Vancouver - About Vancouver
Vancouver has taken a holistic approach to creating a sustainable city that balances and enhances the environmental, economic, and social needs of the community.
Vancouver is located in the southwest corner of Canada in the province of British Columbia, at about 49° Latitude and 123° Longitude, next to the Pacific Ocean.
Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia and the third largest in Canada.
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca /aboutvan.htm   (804 words)

  
 North Vancouver, British Columbia
North Vancouver was incorporated in 1891 and became a city in 1907.
Both the city and the district of Nroth Vancouver are well established areas, with lots of trees and west coast flavoured homes.
The city’s economy relies on the maritime industry and new to the scene is the technology industry.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/northvan.htm   (535 words)

  
 Vancouver - Wikitravel
North Shore -- The area north of the Burrard Inlet includes the District of West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver.
North Vancouver is located to the north of Burrard Inlet and includes the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver.
Vancouver is also quite close to Seattle and a bit further off are the excellent destinations of Jasper and Banff in the famed Jasper National Park and Banff National Park on the BC-Alberta border.
wikitravel.org /en/Vancouver,_British_Columbia   (9445 words)

  
 North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
North Vancouver is often mistaken as the north end of the City of Vancouver.
Located on the picturesque Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver is said to mark the spot where Captain George Vancouver first made contact with the First Nations during his arrival to the area in 1792.
Nearby, the TransCanada Trail Pavilion marks the North Vancouver entrance to the 11,187.5-mile TransCanada trail, which spans the length of the country from west to east coast.
gonorthwest.com /BC/Vancouver_Area/North_Vancouver/North-Vancouver.htm   (536 words)

  
 North Vancouver, British Columbia (district municipality) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The District of North Vancouver is a District Municipality in British Columbia.
The District of North Vancouver is separated from Vancouver by the Burrard Inlet.
Economic prosperity and rapid growth in the Lower Lonsdale area of North Vancouver led to the establishment in 1907 of the separate City of North Vancouver, with a population of approximately 1,500.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/North_Vancouver,_British_Columbia_(district_municipality)   (1491 words)

  
 North Vancouver, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
While the City and District are separate entities, each with their own mayors, councils, and operations departments, they share several core services such as the North Vancouver School District,the North Vancouver Recreation Commission and the North Vancouver detachment of the RCMP.
Bounded by the Capilano River to the west, Indian Arm to the east, Burrard Inlet to the south, and the North Shore Mountains to the north, it sprawls in an east-west direction across the mountain slopes, characterized by rugged terrain, frequent rain and steep and winding roadways.
Neighbourhoods in the City and District of North Vancouver, British Columbia
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 North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nestled under a canopy of lush evergreens beneath the peaks of the North Shore Mountains, North Vancouver is located on the North Shore of Vancouver, one of the most beautiful and exclusive areas in Greater Vancouver.
The Coast Mountains, which begin on the North Shore and sweep north along the British Columbia coast and through Alaska, are the tallest range in North America and among the most heavily glaciated.
Head north out of Vancouver for a scenic tour of the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island, or stay on the intensely scenic Sea to Sky Highway, passing through the magical winter resort town of Whistler and looping through the Coast Mountains.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=3373   (3437 words)

  
 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
From mid-April to mid-October the Rocky Mountaineer travels between the coastal city of Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Rocky Mountain destinations of Jasper, Banff and Calgary, Alberta.
It is the largest city in the province of British Columbia, (third largest in Canada), and is located in the southwest corner of the province covering an area of 113 sq.
The area was rapidly settled, and the City of Vancouver was incorporated in 1886.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/vancouver.htm   (1982 words)

  
 Vancouver BC Canada
If you have any question please visit the very active Vancouver message forum and if you are looking for upcoming events, please visit the events calendar.
The Vancouver Historical Society has named Joe Fortes, English Bay's first lifeguard, the "Citizen of the Century." Joe, who died in 1922 and had the most heavily-attended funeral in the city's history, taught thousands of kids to swim and was credited wi
Vancouver's port and marine traffic have been a major factor in the design of local bridges.
www.discovervancouver.com   (233 words)

  
 North Vancouver British Columbia Real Estate
The City of North Vancouver is a dynamic urban municipality, comprised of a mix of specialty shopping, thriving commercial areas, and diverse housing opportunities, as well as being a key transportation node and a major maritime centre.
North Vancouver City boasts an employment amount that exceeds the resident labour force.
Historically, the City core was the first North Shore area to develop as a service area for the burgeoning pre-World War I logging and sawmilling operations set up on the North Shore.
www.relocate-canada.com /bc/north_vancouver.htm   (522 words)

  
 Vancouver, BC - Timeline
Today, Vancouver is not only the largest city in British Columbia but also the busiest seaport in western Canada.
In 1886, the Town of Granville is incorporated as the City of Vancouver (the name was in fact chosen by the President of CPR).
On June 13, the city, with a population of about 1,000 people, is burned to the ground in less than 30 minutes.
www.garvick.com /vancouver/timeline.htm   (912 words)

  
 Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia
Establishment of a "Greater Vancouver transit authority" to assume operation of the VRTS 01 April 1999 from BC Transit was announced in 1998.
The City of Vancouver banned jitneys outright effective 01 July 1918, but defiantly over 400 were still operating 05 July 1918.
While the PGE (now BC Rail) was certainly never intended as urban transit, the railway's North Vancouver to West Vancouver line was essentially just a passenger interurban gascar railway from its construction to the closure of the line in 1928.
home.cc.umanitoba.ca /~wyatt/alltime/vancouver-bc.html   (1221 words)

  
 North Vancouver Community Site - North Vancouver, British Columbia
It's the view from the North Vancouver side of the water.
West Vancouver.com and North Vancouver.com are proud to introduce their new community hosted web site and design services.
North Vancouver.com is proud to support the entire North Shore community through its various non-profit programs and donations.
www.northvancouver.com   (532 words)

  
 BEST OF North Vancouver
North Vancouver is located across Burrard Inlet from the City of Vancouver.
The City of North Vancouver in within the District of North Vancouver which also includes the communities of Deep Cove, Lynn Canyon and Edgemont Village within its total of 162 square kilometers (or 62.5 square miles).
The North Shore is one of the few areas on Earth where you can literally go skiing in the morning and boating on the Pacific Ocean in the afternoon.
bestofnorthvancouver.com   (386 words)

  
 North Vancouver, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The flag of North Vancouver is based upon the coat of arms.
CREST : Above the helmet is a Crown of maple leaves and dogwoods signifying Canada and British Columbia.
The wood grouse is an allusion to the mountain which rises directly north of the City.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ca-vac.html   (348 words)

  
 TransCanadaHighway.com North Vancouver, British Columbia
On the North Shore, east of the Lion's Gate Bridge is the community of North Vancouver.
This is the most popular of the Regional Parks in the Vancouver area, because of its spectacular canyon trails, the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, and several viewpoints.
Victoria Park was the first and central component of a system of boulevards and parks proposed and promoted as North Vancouver’s ‘Necklace of Parks’ which include Grand Boulevard and Mahon Park.
www.transcanadahighway.com /bc/NorthVancouver.htm   (1493 words)

  
 Vancouver city council approves $26M more for Olympic venues   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Vancouver city council voted Thursday to spend another $26 million on three Olympic venues, after it was told last week that rising construction costs have added millions to the city's Olympic tab.
The man pictured in a controversial photo with four Vancouver police officers after being arrested earlier this month says it was the most humiliating experience of his life.
The RCMP in British Columbia have charged a 60-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a young Yukon aboriginal woman 16 years ago.
www.cbc.ca /canada/british-columbia/story/2006/09/29/olympics-city.html   (1236 words)

  
 Libweb - Directory of Libraries in British Columbia
British Columbia Ministry of Forests Victoria, British Columbia
North Vancouver District Public Library North Vancouver, British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia Prince George, British Columbia
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 ThistleDown House - North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - BBOnline.com / Introduction
Set in a half-acre of lawns and gardens, it is an entrancing oasis of rest and relaxation away from the bustle of the great City of Vancouver, yet only minutes from its centre.
A five minute drive and a gondola ride away is Grouse Mountain with its superb views of Vancouver and the lower coast of British Columbia.
Ferries to Vancouver Island and the beginning of the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler Resort are only twenty minutes off to the West.
www.bbonline.com /bc/thistledown   (352 words)

  
 dnv.org
The District of North Vancouver has cancelled the Evacuation Alert for all homes in the Berkley-Riverside escarpment area.
Although the District of North Vancouver tries to ensure the accuracy of all information presented here, you should confirm all information before making any decisions based upon it.
Where links to other sites are provided, the District of North Vancouver accepts no responsibility for the content of those other sites.
www.district.north-van.bc.ca   (388 words)

  
 North Vancouver - Travel British Columbia, BCLCA
Some of the best views of Vancouver are from the North Shore.
The area includes the City and District of North Vancouver and West Vancouver, with the most affluent postal code in Canada.
Deep Cove is a starting point for hikes along the Baden-Powell Trail that traverses the North Shore to Horseshoe Bay, as well as canoe and kayak jaunts on Indian Arm.
www.travel-british-columbia.com /Vancouver_Coast_and_Mountains/north_vancouver.aspx   (591 words)

  
 West Vancouver Community Site - West Vancouver, British Columbia
Come and experience this upscale boutique hotel located in the heart of North Vancouver`s famous Lonsdale Quay.
You won`t believe your eyes because the best city views can always be found here alongside world-class restaurants and shopping.
West Vancouver.com is proud to support the entire North Shore community through its various non-profit programs and donations.
www.westvancouver.com   (452 words)

  
 North Vancouver Travel: City of North Vancouver British Columbia Tourism Directory & Vacation Guide (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Possessing some of Canada's most beautiful residential neighbourhoods, the city of North Vancouver is known for having an abundance of huge trees and colourful flowers which each contribute to its fresh, outdoorsy persona.
Although North Vancouver is located only a 5-minute drive from downtown Vancouver, the area has a distinctively friendly, small-mountain-village feel to it, and offers abundant outdoor activities and attractions.
In addition to its vast natural beauty, North Vancouver also offers all the conveniences and amenities of a big city, including world-class restaurant and shopping facilities.
www.northvancouver.worldweb.com.cob-web.org:8888   (255 words)

  
 British Columbia Tourism Travel Guide: BC Hotels - British Columbia, Canada
Explore Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, Whistler, Vancouver and Greater Vancouver, the Cariboo and Chilcotin, the Thompson Okanagan, the BC Rockies, and Northern BC and the Queen Charlotte Islands.
BC Ski Resorts are rated amongst the best, with Whistler-Blackcomb rated #1 in North America.
Our BC Golf Vacation packages do the work for you, featuring only the best in golf and luxury or budget accommodation in Victoria, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Whistler, the Okanagan, Kamloops, Shuswap, BC Rockies, Fairmont Hotsprings, plus Banff and Jasper in Alberta.
www.britishcolumbia.com   (205 words)

  
 North Vancouver British Columbia Hotels | North Vancouver British Columbia Motels
North Vancouver, British Columbia hotels, motels and other travel lodging options are listed below in order of their distance from the center of downtown North Vancouver.
The list to the right displays outdoor activities and trails for you to explore in the North Vancouver area.
Channelized and diked, it may be an unappealing river at first glance, but it makes an excellen...
www.trails.com /all-hotels/city-hotel.asp?dest=BC+North+Vancouver   (370 words)

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