Superintendent of Schools/CEO
North Vancouver School District No.44

The “North Shore” of Vancouver is comprised of three municipalities (The City of North Vancouver, The District of North Vancouver and West Vancouver), has 180,000 residents, and is situated directly across Burrard Inlet from the City of Vancouver. The area of North Vancouver is comprised of the City and the District. Framed by the picturesque North Shore Mountains and a bustling waterfront, North Vancouver offers unprecedented access to nature along with urban comforts.

Most North Vancouver attractions are just a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver across the Lions Gate Bridge or Iron Workers Memorial Bridge, and also by a passenger-only ferry, the SeaBus.

Outdoor recreation abounds including hiking or mountain biking through parks laden with old-growth rainforest; skiing on mountains showcased during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games; or swimming, boating or exploring the coastal waters. The three local mountains – Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain (West Vancouver) and Mount Seymour – are the bases for many popular outdoor pursuits found on “The North Shore.”

The City of North Vancouver is the most urban municipality. It has significant industry of its own including shipping, chemical production and film production. The City is served by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, British Columbia Ambulance Service, and the North Vancouver City Fire Department.

The City of North Vancouver is relatively densely populated with a number of residential high-rise buildings in the Central Lonsdale and Lower Lonsdale areas. According to the 2016 Canadian Census, the population of the City of North Vancouver was 52,898 and the population density was 4,465.1 people per square km.

Bounded by the North Shore mountains to the North, Capilano River Canyon to the west and extending to the waters of the Indian Arm to the east, the District of North Vancouver includes the communities of Upper Capilano, Lionsgate/Lower Capilano, Capilano Highlands, Delbrook, Upper Lonsdale, Lynn Creek, Lynn Valley, Maplewood, Seymour and Deep Cove. The Seymour community covers the largest area in the District of North Vancouver. It is also home to the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nation. According to the 2016 Canadian Census, the population of the District of North Vancouver was approximately 85,000.

With dynamic and family-oriented communities, residents of the District are nearby an abundance of recreational amenities and within minutes of an expansive network of trails in the forests.

To the far west of the District, Deep Cove is one of the most scenic spots in the Lower Mainland. Home to world-class recreation opportunities, locals and visitors alike seek out Deep Cove to hike the trails, shop in the village, and paddle or sail up Indian Arm. Other unique attractions throughout the District include the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Lynn Canyon Park and Edgemont Village.

Public schools in the City and District of North Vancouver are managed by the North Vancouver School District. Post-secondary education is available at Capilano University, as well as Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia in neighbouring communities.

For more information about North Vancouver, please visit vancouversnorthshore.com.