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NORTH SHORE HERITAGE BLOG

North Shore Heritage
September 17, 2020
Local History, News

The Case For Retention & Preservation of Navvy Jack House

North Shore Heritage
September 17, 2020
Local History, News

In response to the District of West Vancouver Council's decision to demolish the Navvy Jack House, a volunteer group of concerned residents have put together a proposal with a rationale for retention.

Tagged: Navvy Jack House, West Vancouver, Local History

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North Shore Heritage
September 4, 2020
News, Local History

Navvy Jack House - 147 years of community at risk

North Shore Heritage
September 4, 2020
News, Local History

The future of West Vancouver's oldest building is in jeopardy.

Tagged: Local History, Navvy Jack House, West Vancouver

Comment
North Shore Heritage
September 3, 2020
News, Local History

West Vancouver home available for relocation

North Shore Heritage
September 3, 2020
News, Local History

Attention Heritage Home lovers: We have been advised that another lovely heritage home is available for relocation as the current home owner wishes to develop the property.

Tagged: West Vancouver, Nickel Bros

Comment
North Shore Heritage
July 24, 2020
Local History, News

A future for Navvy Jack House?

North Shore Heritage
July 24, 2020
Local History, News

The fate of Navvy Jack House is up in the air. This short video (3 min) produced by the West Vancouver Historical Society explains the significance of this key heritage building.

Tagged: Navvy Jack House, West Vancouver

Comment
North Shore Heritage
July 16, 2020
Local History

Restoration of Cianci House, West Vancouver

North Shore Heritage
July 16, 2020
Local History

This video on the restoration of West Vancouver’s Cianci House, built in 1931, offers a glimpse into the story of the house and the neighbourhood once known as Dogwood Hill, and the process of renovation and restoration undertaken by John and Claudia Mawson.

Tagged: West Vancouver, Cianci House

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North Shore Heritage
May 4, 2020
News, Local History

Heritage Project Alert: Knowles Residence, 328 West 14th Street

North Shore Heritage
May 4, 2020
News, Local History

The Knowles Residence, a 1909 heritage home at 328 W 14th St., North Vancouver, is on the market for the first time in almost 50 years.

Tagged: Knowles Residence, News, Heritage Revitalization Agreement

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North Shore Heritage
April 24, 2020
News, Local History

Historic Varley House in Lynn Valley up for sale

North Shore Heritage
April 24, 2020
News, Local History

A North Vancouver house once home to “Group of Seven” painter Fred Varley (1881-1969) has been listed for sale.

Tagged: Varley House, Lynn Valley, North Vancouver

Comment
North Shore Heritage
March 17, 2020
News, Local History

Copper Cottage move (videos)

North Shore Heritage
March 17, 2020
News, Local History

A video slideshow of the Copper Cottage move, carried out by Nickel Brothers on March 13, 2020.

Tagged: James Residence, North Vancouver, Nickel Bros

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North Shore Heritage
February 16, 2020
Heritage Week, Events, News

Heritage Week

North Shore Heritage
February 16, 2020
Heritage Week, Events, News

Heritage Week takes place in BC from February 17-23, 2020.

Tagged: Heritage Week, Community Events, Events

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North Shore Heritage
January 3, 2020
Local History, News

Copper Cottage available for re-location

North Shore Heritage
January 3, 2020
Local History, News

The home at 336 East 9th  St (North Vancouver), known as the James Residence or the Copper Cottage, needs a new home!

Tagged: James Residence, North Vancouver, Nickel Bros

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North Shore Heritage
December 20, 2019
Events

Heritage Christmas Party

North Shore Heritage
December 20, 2019
Events
Heritage Christmas Party

North Shore Heritage held its annual Christmas party at the very elegant Brown Residence (1801 Grand Boulevard) on Thursday, December 12.

Tagged: Brown Residence, Christmas Party

Comment
Peter Miller
December 17, 2019
News

What West Van must do to save heritage houses

Peter Miller
December 17, 2019
News

Residents of West Vancouver are concerned to learn that yet another of their heritage houses — the Baker residence at 1143 Eyremount Drive — is in jeopardy of being demolished and are calling for it to be stopped.

Tagged: West Vancouver, Forrest-Baker House, Ron Thom

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North Shore Heritage
September 25, 2019
News

Two iconic buildings in West Vancouver facing demolition

North Shore Heritage
September 25, 2019
News

The owners of Villa Maris, also known as “The Pink Palace” and the nearby Shoreland Apartments on Bellevue Avenue plan to demolish these buildings over the next seven years.

Tagged: West Vancouver, Pink Palace, Shoreland Apartments

Comment
North Shore Heritage
September 16, 2019
News

CNV Heritage Award nominations sought

North Shore Heritage
September 16, 2019
News

The City of North Vancouver is looking for nominations for its 2020 Heritage Awards.

Tagged: City of North Vancouver, Heritage Awards

Comment
North Shore Heritage
September 11, 2019
News

DNV Heritage Award nominations sought

North Shore Heritage
September 11, 2019
News

The District of North Vancouver is looking for nominations for its 2019 Heritage Awards.

Tagged: District of North Vancouver, Heritage Awards

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North Shore Heritage
September 4, 2019
Local History

Proposal for Navvy Jack Nature Centre

North Shore Heritage
September 4, 2019
Local History

The District of West Vancouver would like your feedback on a proposal to honour a significant heritage asset by transforming it into a nature centre.

Tagged: Navvy Jack House, West Vancouver

Comment
North Shore Heritage
July 22, 2019
Local History, Events

Heritage summer social

North Shore Heritage
July 22, 2019
Local History, Events

North Shore Heritage held its summer social event at the newly restored Vinson House in West Vancouver on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Tagged: Vinson House, West Vancouver

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North Shore Heritage
April 18, 2019
News, Events

West Vancouver Neighbourhood Character Feedback

North Shore Heritage
April 18, 2019
News, Events

Attention West Vancouver Residents: If you wish to provide feedback on how West Vancouver can better preserve and enhance neighbourhood character, you may do so online.

Tagged: West Vancouver

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North Shore Heritage
March 13, 2019
Events

Seeking gardens for 2019 Art in the Garden tour

North Shore Heritage
March 13, 2019
Events

Are you a dedicated gardener in West Vancouver? If so, the North Vancouver Community Arts Council wants to hear from you.

Tagged: North Van Arts, Art in the Garden, Gardens

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North Shore Heritage
February 18, 2019
News

West Vancouver seeks funding to restore Ferry Building

North Shore Heritage
February 18, 2019
News

The District of West Vancouver has applied for $1.85 million in grants from the provincial and federal governments towards a $2.5-million restoration of the Ferry Building on the Ambleside waterfront.

Tagged: West Vancouver, Ferry Building

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