The municipalities of West Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver are as a group known as the North Shore. Covering an area of about 5 square miles, the City of North Vancouver is located on the north shore of Burrard Inlet, the main harbor service for Western Canada. Located on the south facing lower reaches of the coastal mountains that shape the northern border of the Greater Vancouver Region, the City reaps numerous benefits from this southern exposure and sloping landscape. The City of North Vancouver enjoys mild winters and warm summers. Snowfall can occur in the region, particularly at higher altitudes.
Recreational diversions are numerous on the North Shore.
They include skiing, hiking, walking, jogging, running, and cycling. Other well-liked activities include all water sports, as well as many recreational amenities. Days Gone By North Vancouver is rich in history. In 1792 the initial European explorers arrived at Burrard Inlet. 1 was called Ustalawn, and was used as a native duck hunting camp.