Settled in the 1920s by shipyard employees who worked on the Burrard Inlet, Pemberton is a small neighbourhood on the southwest side of the City of North Vancouver. Incorporated in 1956, the lower part of the community is overlooked by the Pemberton Heights bluff, the upper half of the neighborhood is referred to as Pemberton Heights. It's bounded by the Capilano River on the west, the Trans-Canada Highway on the north, and Marine Drive on the south, which offers quick access to West Vancouver, numerous shopping destinations and many other North Shore communities.
Pemberton's real estate is similar to most neighbourhoods in the area. While a few small character homes exist in Pemberton, the number of highrise apartments has steadily increased over the past few years. This includes the Woodcroft Estates, which is a group of high-rise apartments in the northwest corner of the community. Pemberton real estate has a much lower end to its range than many of the surrounding areas, with a market saturated with apartments and condominiums for sale. Prices for homes in Pemberton range from $254,000 to $1,198,000, and the median list sold price is $334,000. View Pemberton MLS® Listings
Pemberton Amenities
PembertonShopping
Marine Drive offers local residents access to several mini-malls with a variety of shops and restaurants. Major shopping can be found at Park Royal Shopping Centre, which has a grocery store, several restaurants and service stores, along with big box stores, high-end clothing, and just about anything else you might possibly need in your lifetime.
Schools and Education in or near Pemberton
Elementary Schools
- Norgate Elementary(in the Norgate area)
- Capilano Elementary(in the Pemberton Heights area)
Secondary Schools
- Carson Graham Secondary(in the Central Lonsdale area)
Pemberton Cafés and Restaurants
Pemberton offers a plethora of family friendly dining options. Whether your preference is Italian, steak, sushi, Cantonese or deli sandwiches, the Pemberton area has something to suit your tastes. The community also offers some great local cafes and coffee houses, including Centennial Café and The Pony Espresso.
Pemberton Sports and Recreation
Pemberton, like many communities on the North Shore, offers numerous outdoor activities for residents. From horseback riding with Pemberton Stables to mountain biking, jet boating, golf courses, visitors and residents who love the outdoors will always have something to do.
Pemberton Transportation
Two buses traverse the Pemberton area the 99 Pemberton Commuter and the 100 Pemberton Local. The Pemberton community's southern boundary, Marine Drive, also offers quick road access to West Vancouver and most of the North Shore. To the north is the Trans-Canada Highway, which offers access to Downtown Vancouver and other parts of the North Shore.
Pemberton Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $877,180 Townhouses $592,640 Apartments $379,620
*Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, average sale prices in North Vancouver for January 2011
Pemberton Demographics
Population*-- 1,637 *Source: BC Stats
Age 0-4 years 6% 5-19 years 19% 20-44 years 37% 45-64 years 29% 65-74 years 6%
*Source: BC Stats
Occupancy* Fully owned 75.4% ("Owners") Rented 24.1% ("Owners") Band housing 0.5% ("Owners")
*Source: BC Stats
Dwellings* Detached Houses 65% Row House 11.2% Apartment Duplex 8.8%/ Apartment 5+ storey 1% Apartment less than 5 storey 10.4%
*Source: BC Stats
Neighbourhoods Surrounding Pemberton
- North Vancouver
- Capilano
- Park Royal
- Hamilton Heights
