North Vancouver District is a municipality in British Columbia. It is a quiet, affluent suburban area home to middle- and upper-class families.
North Vancouver District is the second wealthiest city in Canada, after West Vancouver which is the richest. Many North Vancouver businesses are involved in creating and marketing high technology. The area is also popular in the film and television industry with many shows and movies being shot in the municipality.
The community offers many recreational, leisure and public services. There are many parks and trails in the community that are great for hiking and cycling.
The Capilano Suspension Bridge goes through a private park where hikers can cross the Capilano River into nature trails and a rain forest canopy walk. Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Provincial Park are other popular destinations in the area.
Edgemont Villa has many popular bakeries including Thrifty Foods and COBS Bread Bakery. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Delany's Coffee House in the hood. Locals recommend eating at Nobu Sushi, Kokomo and Bufala Edgemont in Highlands - they have great food! Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Highlands such as Trims, Peter Rabbit Parklet, Edgemont Village, and Murdo Frazer Park. You can find pharmacies Pharmasave - Edgemont and Shoppers Drug Mart within walking distance. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Giftworks Boutique Ltd. Kahlena Movement Studio is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news The Hungry Dog and VCA Canada Highlands Animal Hospital are in Highlands. Get your hot dogs and popcorn at Murdo Frazer Public Tennis Courts and where you can watch North Vancouver District's sports teams play. If you enjoy reading you will be happy North Vancouver Public Library Capilano is in Highlands. The local school in Highlands is Highlands.
