Located in North Vancouver, Central Lonsdale is truly the heart of the community. The area is a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and townhouses.
Central Lonsdale has changed rapidly over the past 10 years. Prior to last decade, low-rise apartments and family homes were the norm for the area, but since then, the number of taller apartment buildings has multiplied. Sales in Central Lonsdale lean toward a denser number of medium- to high-rise apartments bordering Lonsdale Avenue, which characterize the area and are popular with younger residents.
Central Lonsdale real estate prices are slightly higher than those in the surrounding areas. House prices range from $249,000 to $1,730,000 with a median of approximately $588,000. Check out Central Lonsdale MLS® Listings and upcoming open houses
Lonsdale Avenue, which cuts the neighbourhood in half, is the main north-south artery of North Vancouver.
Central Lonsdale is also home to the 335-bed Lions Gate Hospital, which is the fourth busiest hospital in Vancouver. The North Vancouver City Hall is located just off Lonsdale Avenue.
Central Lonsdale Amenities
Central Lonsdale Shopping
Lonsdale Avenue is home to numerous stores, including florists, real estate agent offices, and a natural health clinic. Nearby, residents can hit up Westview Shopping Centre, Capilano Mall, or the Lonsdale Quay.
Schools and education in Central Lonsdale
Primary schools
High schools
Central Lonsdale Cafés and Restaurants
Central Lonsdale offers a plethora of family-friendly choices for restaurants and cafés. Whether your preference is Japanese, Thai, Mediterranean, Southern-style barbecue or Greek, the Central Lonsdale area has something to suit your tastes.
Central Lonsdale Sports and Recreation
Central Lonsdale's largest green space is at Mahon Park, located on Mahon Avenue just north of Keith Avenue. Mahon Park features soccer fields, kid's play areas, picnic grounds, and numerous walking and cycling trails along Mission and Wagg Creeks.
Victoria Park is another neighbourhood green space which has several walking trails. The community also has a smaller green space on East 11 th Avenue, St. Andrews Park, which hosts a playground. The Harry Jerome Recreation Centre offers an ice skating rink, swimming pool and weight room for community residents.
Central Lonsdale Transportation
Buses run on Lonsdale Avenue and provide access to Downtown Vancouver via the Seabus terminal, located at south end of Lonsdale. The Seabus runs every 15 minutes during its regular schedule. Central Lonsdale's northern border is the Trans-Canada Highway, which provides quick access to West Vancouver and Downtown Vancouver.
Central Lonsdale Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $877,180 Townhouses $592,640 Condos $379,620*Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, average sale prices in North Vancouver for January 2011.
Central Lonsdale Demographics
Population*- 12,740 *Source: BC Stats Age* 75+ 6% 65 to 74 6% 45 to 64 29% 20 to 44 39% under 19 15%*Source: City of North Vancouver Occupancy* Fully owned 49% ("Owners") Rented 50% Band Housing 1%*Source: BC Stats Dwellings* Detached 30% ("Houses") Row House 8% Apartment Duplex 9% Apartment, under five stories 40% Apartment, five or more stories 15%*Source: BC Stats
Suburbs surrounding Central Lonsdale
- Lower Lonsdale
- Capilano
- Pemberton Heights
