Seymour is a neighbourhood of great contrasts. The community is home to an industrial waterfront and residential areas bordered by the banks of the Seymour River. Homes on the banks of the river are expensive, while southern Seymour is peppered with commercial and industrial buildings. In the past few years, some multi-family housing has been developed in the southern part of the community.
Seymour also offers some great family activities. A great example is Maplewood Farm, a fully functioning farm on Seymour River Place where children can visit and pet some of the resident animals, including goats, donkeys, horses and cows. For a pleasant summer walk, residents can also visit the Maplewood Flats Bird Sancturary or take a hike on the Seymour Valley Trailway.
Seymour real estate is slightly higher in price than surrounding areas in the North Vancouver, with fewer townhouses and apartments available in the area for purchase. Prices for homes in Seymour range from $579,000 to $1,499,000 with a median list sold price of $814,000. View Seymour MLS® listings and upcoming open houses
Seymour Amenities
Seymour Shopping
Seymour has several shopping options. Park and Tilford Shopping Centre, at the foot of Mountain Highway, offers a grocery store, movie theatre and several other shops. A Real Canadian Superstore offers all the basics. Or, there is Park Gate Shopping Centre, which offers 38 different stores, including a video rental store, banks and a spa.
Schools and education in Seymour
Primary schools
- Lynmour Elementary(in the Lynmour area)
High schools
- Windsor Senior Secondary(in the Windsor Park area)
Seymour Cafés and Restaurants
Seymour offers a variety of family friendly dining options. Whether your preference is Italian, fast food, or deli sandwiches, the Seymour area has something to suit your tastes. The area also offers several cafes and coffee shops as well and a few local pubs.
Seymour Sports and Recreation
The Seymour area offers numerous activities, especially along the Seymour River. Residents and visitors can boat or kayak along the river, or take a stroll through the Maplewood Flats Bird Sancturary. The bird sanctuary, just east of the Second Narrows Bridge, offers walking trails and the opportunity to see numerous species of birds.
The Seymour Valley Trailway, a 10km path in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, offers five picnic sites, benches, biking and hiking trails.
Seymour Transportation
Several TransLink buses run in the Seymour area, including the 290 and the 211. The community is bordered to the west by the Second Narrows Bridge, which offers quick and easy road access to Downtown Vancouver. The Dollarton Highway also traverses the bottom portion of the community, which can take drivers to other parts of the North Shore or to the Trans-Canada Highway.
Capilano 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
Seymour Demographics*
Population 51,685 (number is for North Vancouver-Seymour) Age 65 to 74 7% 45 to 64 29% 20 to 44 30% 5 to 19 24% 0 to 4 6% Occupancy Fully owned 81.2% ("Owners") Rented 18% Band Housing 0.2% Dwellings Detached 54% ("Houses") Row House 11.7% Apartment Duplex 14.2% Apartment, under five stories 14.8% Apartment, five or more stories 4.9%*Source: BC Stats
Suburbs surrounding Seymour
- Lynmour
- Windsor Park
- Blueridge
