North Vancouver: Highway 1 (Upper Levels Highway) at Lonsdale Avenue, looking west

North Vancouver has developed as a waterfront industrial and shipbuilding centre on Burrard Inlet in British Columbia since the early 20th century. Set between the inlet and the forested slopes of the Coast Mountains, it faces Vancouver across the water while remaining closely tied to the mountain landscape of the North Shore. The Shipyards District recalls the working harbour where vessels were once built, and Lonsdale Quay continues the waterfront’s role as a public gathering place. The city lies within the traditional territories of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Browse additional webcams nearby to understand how North Vancouver relates to Burrard Inlet, Vancouver and the Coast Mountains.

British Columbia has served as Canada’s Pacific frontier since joining Confederation in 1871. This vast western province extends from the Pacific coast across the Coast Mountains and interior plateaus to the Canadian Rockies; these coordinates lie in its sparsely settled northern interior. The Fraser, British Columbia’s longest river, drains a large part of the province before reaching the Strait of Georgia. First Nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain integral to communities throughout the province. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the provincial capital, while Vancouver is its largest city and a major Pacific port. Forestry, mining, fisheries and outdoor travel all reflect a terrain where waterways and mountain corridors matter. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how British Columbia’s northern interior relates to its Pacific coast and mountain ranges.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.