Capilano NV
Capilano
Capilano is a very underrated neighbourhoods on the North Shore. What used to be an overlooked area to live is now a hot spot for young families! Capilano is a small area of homes with many cul-de-sacs to the South of Edgemont Village, stemming off of the main routes of Edgemont Boulevard, Paisley Road and bordering the Upper Levels Highway to the North. It is an area that was developed after World War II and has seen a remarkable growth since that time. Most recently this area is considered “Walking distance to Edgemont Village” thus increasing its property values. This area is desirable because of its proximity to Edgemont Village, as well as Lions Gate Bridge and Marine Drive and most importantly its location in sought after school catchments. When buyers are searching for homes in the Edgemont Village area, Capilano is one of the four real estate neighbourhoods they consider.
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- Types of homes: Detached, Townhouses, Condos
- Age demographic: 41 ( North Vancouver Average)
- Density
- Lots sizes: 5,000-8,000 sq ft
- House Size: 2750 sq ft on average
- The typical age of homes: late 1950s and early 60s on average
Residents of these two neighborhoods are fortunate enough to live along incredible treelines and creeks. There are some incredible and not so well-known trails that locals love!The Bowser Trail is a short walking trail in North Vancouver that winds through Lower Capilano. It’s surrounded by the busiest streets in the area. At one end it starts/ends behind Save-On Foods, at the other it joins Capilano Regional Park near the Capilano River. It’s a local entrance to the unbelieveable trail running the North Shore of Vancouver has to offer and a short link-up for a few of the urban trail routes in the area.Capilano Library (located in Capilano Highlands) Located in the heart of Edgemont Village, the recently renovated Capilano Branch Library is a cornerstone of its community. The spacious new design features reading area, an enhanced children’s section on the main floor, a new Teen area on the second floor, a quiet study room, automated check-outs, public computer terminals, plus a great selecti
Transit and Walkability
This is an ideal location for people who also commute downtown by bike- as it is a straightforward commute directly onto the bridge, through the Stanley Park Cosway, and then directly into the heart of downtown. By car, you are just 15 minutes to downtown, 2 minutes to the highway, less than 10 minutes to Park Royal Mall, and 40 to the Airport.
School
Capilano Elementary and Handsworth Secondary are both reputable schools in the Capilano area, with Capilano serving students in grades K-7 and Handsworth serving students in grades 8-12.
Cons
The park's capacity can be a problem, especially during the busiest travel times. Because of this, it could be challenging to appreciate the surroundings and there might be a wait for the suspension bridge. The park can also be rather pricey due to high parking and ticket prices for tourists. Additionally, some people think the park is overly commercialized because it has so many gift shops and food kiosks, which detract from the natural experience.
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Capilano NV, North Vancouver
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Capilano NV, North Vancouver
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