North Vancouver (district municipality)
| North Vancouver | ||
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| District municipality | ||
| The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver | ||
View of North Vancouver
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| Motto: "Montes Rivique Noris Inspirant" | ||
 Location of District of North Vancouver in British Columbia |
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| Coordinates: 49°18′40″N 123°01′10″W / 49.31111°N 123.01944°WCoordinates: 49°18′40″N 123°01′10″W / 49.31111°N 123.01944°W | ||
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 British Columbia
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| Regional District | Metro Vancouver | |
| Incorporated | 1891 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Richard Walton | |
| • Governing body | Municipal council | |
| • MP | Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal) | |
| • MLA |
Naomi Yamamoto (Lonsdale- BC Liberal) Jane Thornthwaite (Seymour-BC Liberal) |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 160.76 km2 (62.07 sq mi) | |
| Highest elevation | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 84,412 | |
| • Density | 525.1/km2 (1,360/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC−8) | |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC−7) | |
| Area code(s) | 604, 778 | |
| Website | www |
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The District of North Vancouver is a district municipality in British Columbia, Canada and is part of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD). It surrounds the City of North Vancouver on three sides. The municipality is largely characterized as being a relatively quiet, affluent suburban hub home to many middle and upper-middle class families. Homes in the District generally range from mid-sized family bungalows to very large luxury houses (particularly in the District's Capilano neighbourhood). As of 2016, the District stands as the second wealthiest city in Canada, with neighbouring West Vancouver the richest. Some developments have popped up across the district in recent years, however the District remains a primarily suburban municipality. The District is served by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, British Columbia Ambulance Service, and the District of North Vancouver Fire Department.
The District of North Vancouver is separated from Vancouver by the Burrard Inlet. It can be accessed by the Lions' Gate Bridge, the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, and the SeaBus passenger ferry.
The District is bounded by the Capilano River to the west, Indian Arm to the east, Burrard Inlet to the south, and the Coast Mountains to the north. It sprawls in an east-west direction across the mountain slopes, and is characterized by rugged terrain and steep and winding roadways. While there is no true urban core within the District, there are a number of separate commercial neighbourhood centres. These include (from west to east): Edgemont Village, Upper Lonsdale, Lynn Valley, Main Street, Parkgate, and Deep Cove.
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