y. July 24, 1994 - North Shore News - Special Supplemant - 11 EXPER te yee RESET ECN Ley oan Lower Lonsdale Heritage and new developments blend together ower Lonsdale is an area of contrasts between its Business Association, says that that every once in 2 while she is hit with the realization that Lower Lonsdale is a “wonderful place to live.” “You can still walk down the last couple of blocks of Lower Lonsdale and picture what it used to look like. The heritage buildings still give that sense of history that other areas of Vancuuver have lost.” The Lonsdale Quay sits nexe ta the SeaBus terminal, where commuters have taken the pas- sage across Burrard Inlet since 1977. In addition, this area of Lonsdale houses galleries and specialty shops catering to nearly every need. Perha s the most famous mar- riage of the past with the present is Pier 96, Originally built as a shipyard in the '20s, today it hosts a weekend flea market and historic ship building display and restaurant. The residents of Lower Lonsdale are attracted by the mix of old and new. They are happy to watch the ships go by from their apartment bal- conies or busy themselves wich Saturday errands in the trade shops around their neighborhood. - By Robert Galster past and present. The present features Lonsdale Quay — a modern marketplace and hotel; the past is made up of waterfront industries including ship build- ing and an active port. Today, both coexist and contribute to making Lower Lonsdale a “must see” neighborhood. Heidi Mason, former president of the Lower Lonsdale Angie Van Clieaf, Manager Judi Ainsworth Kay Staley Reasons why you should get involved: Great networking opportunities for any North Vancouver Business. * Business Information Centre © Seminars ® Demographics © BC Business Opportunities ® Business After Business trade shows * Monthly publications with up to date articles and Membership directory & purchaser's guide Group Insurance Plans ® Lobbying government to create policy changes ® Tourist info. & referral service Name: Muriel Cison, pictured (left) with sister Audrey Grisdale, Queensdale Gallery manager. Born: Wainwright, Alberta. Claim to fame: owner of Queensdale Gallery on West Esplanade. Last book read: “History of Rockledge.” Favorite food: Welsh rarebit. Why you live on the North Shore: The peopte of the North Shore. Favorite North Shore recollec- tlon: We are responsible for nam- ing the area Queensdale — repre- senting Queens Road and Lonsdale Avenue. it changed the image of the place by giving it a name. News photo Terry Peters For more information on getting connected, Seniors find recreation facilities Neighborhood House call 987-4488 The story of Lower Lonsdale is the story of early urban development in North Vancouver. Take a walking tour and sce the many buildings that remain from the days when Lonsdale was born at the waterfront and crept up the hill. But be prepared to puff a little and won- Let the kids clamber on the huge metal sculpture ar Waterfront Park, and come back for one of the musical or community events that take place there during the year. The nearest recreation facility is Neighbourhood House on East 2nd Street where adults enjoy fitness, dance and self defense classes and kids can register for summer day- camps and anyone can drop in for basketball, volleyball and tennis. Programming and outings for seniors are organized out of Neighbourhood House, along with a community kitchen and health department baby clinic. ~ By Maureen Curtis NORTH VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ; 1 31 East 2nd St., North Vancouver der why they took away the streetcar. for balf a billion AN We've reached a significant \2 y milestone and would like to thank all our members for being a part of that success. North Sho:e Credit Union has been a key partner in the growth of your community since 1941. 53 years later, we have reached a halfa billion dotlars in assets. We now serve 40,000 members through 9 branches and4NORCU 2 Insurance offices from Burnaby to Whistler. And, we’ve become 2asy-to-do-business with. Today, we offer MemberLink telephone banking, Member Card access through over 20,000 ATMs, a no-fee and Gold MasterCard, and our gtvice 1941 % new no-fee financial planning service, MemberCARE, a first- of-its-kind in Canada. You've helped us reach a half a billion. Now, we begin our journey to new milestones with your continued support.