CENTRAL LONSDALE HOUSES FOR SALE
Before the arrival of European settlers in North Vancouver, the Coast Salish Aboriginal people lived in a mission two blocks west of the foot of what is now Lonsdale Avenue. The descendants of these people are now part of the Squamish Nation. When the white settlers arrived on the North Shore of Vancouver logging became one of the prime industries in the area we now know as Lonsdale. The logs from the old growth rainforest were shipped out of the port in Lonsdale and North Vancouver became a growing port city. In the early 20th Century, the Lonsdale neighbourhood started to take form. Across the Burrard Inlet Vancouver had the significant advantage of being linked to the rest of Canada by the railway network. Along with the economic expansion of the Lonsdale area, early North Vancouver businesses realised that the spectacular scenery and unparalleled natural beauty of the North Shore was perfect for attracting visitors wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of Vancouver. With time, Lonsdale Avenue became the main sea to mountain artery of North Vancouver. In 1906 a street car system was installed to transport people up and down Lonsdale Avenue from the port. This street car system was later decommissioned in 1940 after the Great Depression which bankrupted the City and District of North Vancouver. One of the most devastating blows to the local economy came when the ferry service was shut down at the foot of Londsdale in 1958. It was felt that as most people owned cars they were able to drive to the North Shore via the bridges.It is reported that the ferry service was to Lonsdale ‘as a root is to a tree’. Once this ferry shut down the local economy went into a slump which lasted well in the 1970s. In 1977 Lonsdale’s fortunes changed with the opening of the Seabus and in 1986 the opening of the Lonsdale Quay Market.
Today, Central Lonsdale has an eclectic mix of cultures who call North Vancouver home. This area still retains some ‘character’ homes as well as much new construction of apartment buildings and town houses. The Central Lonsdale area, unlike other areas of North Vancouver has a mix of apartments and town homes. Ten years ago Central Lonsdale had many low rise buildings. In recent years there has been a surge in building taller concrete high rises which has changed the overall look and feel of the area. Older traditional bungalows are being replaced by high to medium priced town homes and duplexes. This area is perfect for people who like to live close to the stores and entertainments that this small city centre has to offer. There are three schools in the area (Carson Graham Secondary, Queen Mary Community School and Ridgeway Elementary).
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