I was driving along Marine Drive today and spotted this slogan...Vancouver's North Shore - Where nature lives. This motto is no better represented than in the neighbourhoods of Lynn Valley. Lynn Valley is situated at the foot of Fromme Mountain one of North Vancouver's most popular mountain playgrounds. Bordered by Lynn Creek to the east and tree line to the north, following any number of the northbound roads will bring you to a labyrinth of trails where all the fun begins.

The sporting, social and community activities that sit on the door step of a Lynn Valley resident are as endless as they are diverse. Fromme Mountain is world renown as being the birthplace of “Shore Riding” and the continued evolution of mountain biking since its early beginnings in the 90’s. Not a weekend goes by that a constant trickle of free ride fanatics aren’t crawling their way up the roads leading to the trails and trestles’ hidden amongst the giant cedars.

Lynn Canyon Park is a popular tourist attraction where you can wander the temperate rain forest, enjoying the many waterfalls and pools of Lynn Canyon Creek and the ever popular suspension bridge, all at no cost!

Lynn Valley community is anchored by a bustling business centre boasting a new public library and community centre. The Lynn Valley Centre Mall is full of all the usual suspects making getting a latte a snack or even the weekly groceries a convenient and fairly pleasurable activity.

Over the past five plus years we have seen a steady and progressive evolution of the Lynn Valley real estate market, as many young families and first time home buyers enjoyed the accessibility of Lynn Valley pricing compared to other North Shore communities. New comers and existing residents alike have seen community facilities, schools, retailers and other services evolve to meet their needs and rising consumer expectations.

Current market conditions and average pricing puts Lynn Valley squarely in the sights of active families; community oriented home owners and savvy real estate investors. Sales of single family detached homes have averaged $616,000 over the past 3 months and a healthy inventory of over 70 listings provides ample choice.

So... if you want to live where nature lives... check out Lynn Valley on Vancouvers North Shore.

Greg Paddy

Vancouver PowerSearch Team

Labels: Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, Recreation