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.
Thrifty Foods is a great bakery near Connaught. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Caffe Artigiano and Delany's Coffee House in the hood. Locals recommend eating at Connaught Residences & Shops and Kokomo in Highlands - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Trims nearby Connaught. You can find pharmacies Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmasave - Edgemont within walking distance. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Giftworks Boutique Ltd. Kahlena Movement Studio is the local gym. Pet owners will enjoy there is The Hungry Dog in Highlands. If you enjoy reading you will be happy North Vancouver Public Library Capilano is in Highlands. The local school in Highlands is Highlands.