Lonsdale Quay Public Market Part of Waterfront Community at The Pier
Did you know that during World War Two, the pier just east of North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay was beaming with activities? That’s right. One third of Canada’s WWII Victory Ships was built here at the Burrard Dry Dock. Today, the shipyard is largely closed and the Burrard Dry Dock has been designated as a national heritage site. Yet this marine tradition is being reflected in the design and operation of the Lonsdale Quay. This entire area is also being developed as a waterfront community with highrises, parks, boardwalks and of course, a public market at the pier known as Lonsdale Quay.
The famous ‘Q’ public market, itself a distinctive North Vancouver landmark.
You can spend a whole day at The Pier sitting and talking with a friend and never felt you missed a thing.
SeaBus ferry interior. There is a good mix of passengers, both urban professionals and North Vancouver residents. I have seen a few who carry their laundry with them. A SeaBus Translink makes downtown Vancouver just 15 minutes away and no driving. One of the two SeaBus vessels. During the day, both will leave the two piers at the same time and cross each other midway. Cruising at 11.5 knots, the journey across the harbor takes 10-12 minutes. Each ship makes over 50 crossings a day.
View of the northshore mountains and The Pier as the SeaBus approaches Lonsdale Quay from the south.
Marine fountain and outdoor plaza with boardwalk at Lonsdale Quay
Coin-operated telescope at The Pier of Lonsdale Quay.
A telescopic view of downtown Vancouver from The Pier at Lonsdale Quay with Canada Place and Sears Tower in sight.
The area just east of Lonsdale Quay is being developed into a waterfront heritage park with a marine pier, highrises, offices and residential towers, parklands and of course, a public market with boardwalks all around.
Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver outdoor plaza with public market sign and marine-themed water fountain.
Section of the boardwalk that surrounds the entire Lonsdale Quay and beyond.
Boutiques, specialty shops and a public market spread out on two levels.
Public market on the ground floor as seen a semi-spiral stairwell.
A ladies fashion shop on the 2nd floor.
In August 2009, The Attessa was docked here. The 252 ft. vessel was used for two movie productions. Indecent Proposal starring Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson. The other flick Overboard has Goldie Hawn and her real-life partner Kurt Russell playing enemies first and the lovers later.
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