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.
Safeway Bakery, Safeway Parkgate Village, and COBS Bread Bakery are great bakeries near The Atrium On Parkgate. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Starbucks. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Genji Japanese Restaurant and Subway. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Parkgate such as Garibaldi Park and Garibaldi Park Community Garden. You can find pharmacies Shoppers Drug Mart and Safeway Pharmacy Parkgate within walking distance. Parkgate Village is a shopping center in Parkgate that has something for everyone. Parkgate Community Services Society is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to For Pet's Sake - Pet food. If you enjoy reading you will be happy North Vancouver District Public Library (Parkgate branch) is in Parkgate.