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Capilano Suspension Bridge
A 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Central Lonsdale
British Columbia, Canada · North America
About Central Lonsdale
Central Lonsdale works well as a base: 40km from Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99).
Central Lonsdale is in British Columbia, Canada, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Central Lonsdale is a precinct in British Columbia, Canada, the central neighbourhood of Lonsdale, in the City of North Vancouver. It extends from Lower Lonsdale & Keith Road to Highway 1 near 24th Street, where it meets Upper Lonsdale. Central Lonsdale is somewhat densely populated, having many apartment buildingsRead more
and stores on Lonsdale Avenue.
Central Lonsdale is proud of many unique Green Homes such as first Net-Zero Home in the whole of Canada. 15th St West and Jones Ave, 20th St West and Mahon Ave as well as two side by side Green Homes at 19th St West and Jones Ave are examples of these homes.
Central Lonsdale is the centre of North Vancouver's sizeable Persian community, with Central Lonsdale's portion of Lonsdale Avenue being referred to as the "Persian Trail" or in other terms a Little Iran. Many West Asian businesses are located along the street including bakeries, markets, and restaurants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Central Lonsdale?
Within an hour or so of Central Lonsdale: Capilano Suspension Bridge (4 km), Stanley Park Totem Poles (5 km), Vancouver Aquarium (5 km), Lions Gate Bridge (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Central Lonsdale?
The nearest famous roads are Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99), Chuckanut Drive (WA-11) and Whistler.
Where is Central Lonsdale?
Central Lonsdale is in British Columbia, Canada.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,485
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- Coordinates
- 49.3257, -123.0723
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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Worth the detour from Central Lonsdale
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Stanley Park Totem Poles
Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Vancouver Aquarium
Canada's largest aquarium in Stanley Park dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life in the Pacific Northwest.
5 km · about 10 min drive
bridge
Lions Gate Bridge
Vancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
5 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sea-to-Sky Highway
Stunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sea to Sky Gondola
Gondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.
39 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
Shannon Falls
British Columbia's third-highest waterfall, immediately beside the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish with a roadside car park.
39 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99)
From Vancouver's Howe Sound to Whistler, rebuilt for the 2010 Olympics, with fjord views the whole way.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Central Lonsdale
- Right hereCapilano Suspension BridgeA 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
- Right hereLions Gate BridgeVancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
- 32 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
- 39 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.
- 40 kmSea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99)From Vancouver's Howe Sound to Whistler, rebuilt for the 2010 Olympics, with fjord views the whole way.
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