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On a quiet day, the drive across the bridge from Vancouver’s bustling downtown to North Vancouver’s mountainous terrain takes only a few minutes.
Over the years, Ms. Ridge said she and her husband, Peter Ridge, 75, have watched the region develop and grow from their home in Edgemont Village, which lies close to the border with West Vancouver. Other reasons include its proximity to a major urban centre and its gateway to the recreational haven that extends further north in places such as Squamish and Whistler, she said.
Edgemont Boulevard is a main drag in the northwestern neighbourhoods near the Capilano River and the boundaries of West Vancouver, a separate municipality. However, Ms. Holden said their differing municipal governments are an important distinction to keep in mind when addressing North Vancouver’s biggest weakness: housing affordability. Generally, she said the steep prices of homes in the region reflect its desirability. But when it comes to lowering this cost barrier, the city and district have taken very different approaches. Together, North Vancouver’s population has grown 10.9 per cent over the past five years – 2.
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