Lower Lonsdale

The area is characterized by its progressive feel of trendy businesses,[2] a high end sex shop, outdoor fitness stores, eclectic cafes, and diverse restaurants.

Shortly afterwards, T. W. Graham and George Scrimgeour secured a pre-emption of 150 acres (0.61 km2), the first on the North Shore of the Burrard Inlet.

In the 1990s and 2000s, the City of North Vancouver embarked on an ambitious plan to redevelop former industrial lands of Lower Lonsdale.

Highrise and lowrise condominium and other multi-family developments were constructed in the area between 3rd Street and south to the waterfront.

During that time, many new restaurants and retailers have located in the stretch of Lonsdale Avenue between 3rd Street and Burrard Inlet.