Lynn Valley Trivia

Looking for some Happy Hour conversation starters on your patio this summer? Or a way to keep the family distracted during a ferry lineup? Either way, we have you covered with this made-in-North Van history trivia contest! Who can come up with the answers first – or at all? We’ll let you decide if googling is permitted!


Questions:


  1. Lynn Valley Elementary has been schooling local children since the first decade of the 1900s. You likely know about the early wooden structure (now home to the Parent Participation Preschool) and the later stone building that was built in 1920, which now contains the North Vancouver archives. But the original LV Elementary predated both of these. Where was it located, and what happened to it?

 

  1. Speaking of school, there is something fundamentally wrong with the name “Lynn Valley.” What is it?

 

  1. Fred Varley was a painter who lived on Rice Lake Road in the 1930s. Why is he so famous?

 

  1. Leaping ahead to modern history, what local landmark was featured in the 2025 season opener of famed TV series The Last of Us?

 

  1. “Old” Mountain Highway was originally a paved toll road leading from the top of Mountain Highway to a chalet built by W.C. Shelley on Grouse Mountain in the mid-1920s. People loved motoring up the mountain for some R&R at the chalet, but the fallout from what worldwide event put an end to Mr. Shelley’s business not long after?

 

  1. What famous local landmark did the Olympic torch cross in 2010?

 

  1. The Cedar V was a much-loved little theatre built in 1953, on the site of what is now the parking lot by the Dairy Queen on Lynn Valley Road. What was novel about its building style?

 

  1. In February 2020, the last sporting events were held in what well-known local structure?

 

  1. The Lynn Valley Library is the anchor tenant at Lynn Valley Village – but who remembers where the library was located previously?

 

  1. In 1909, at the corner of Lynn Valley Road and Hoskins, Harry Holland began building what was intended to be the community’s first hotel and beer parlour. For good or for ill, however, he wasn’t granted a liquor licence! But he did introduce another new “first” to the neighbourhood – what was it?


Answers:


  1. The first schoolhouse in Lynn Valley was located just east of “Tote Road,” later known as Lynn Valley Road. After a new, larger schoolhouse was built at Mountain Highway and Harold, the old schoolhouse became home to the newly established social club, the Lynn Valley Institute. (Early Days in Lynn Valley by Walter Draycott, page 54)

 

  1. It is misspelled. Settlers (re)named the area after the Linn family that had been given a 150-acre Crown grant between the Seymour River and what later became known as Lynn Creek. (Early Days, p.22)

 

  1. He was a founder of the famous Group of Seven, Canadian landscape artists who achieved renown in the early decades of the 20th century. Check out Eve Lazarus’s super interesting article here!

 

  1. Clement’s Anglican Church on Institute Road

 

  1. Shelley’s endeavours were lost in 1934 in the aftermath of the great crash in the stock market in 1929 (Reflections: One Hundred Years, A Celebration of the District of North Vancouver’s Centennial by Chuck Davis,

 

  1. The Lynn Creek Suspension Bridge – just ask Bob McCormack, longtime local volunteer who was thrilled to be carrying it!

 

  1. The Cedar V was a quonset hut, made from arched corrugated steel sheets. Another interesting article from Eve Lazarus is right here!

 

  1. On February 14, 2020 Argyle Pipers hosted the basketball finals in the secondary school gymnasium before the building was demolished for a rebuild.

 

  1. The Lynn Valley Library was for many years located above the Esso station on 27th Street, behind Lynn Valley Mall. It is now the site of one of The Residences buildings, built by Bosa Developments.

 

  1. The first automobile! He had a one-cylinder Oldsmobile, and its licence plate was 94. It occasionally resisted the muddy Lynn Valley Road and had to be pulled home by a horse!

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Lynn Valley Real Estate Market Analysis – June 2025

June 2025 Sales Recap

Single Family Homes:

  • There were 19 detached homes sold in June with an average sale price of $2,304,315.79 (median = $2,175,000)
  • The average sale price achieved was lower than list price by 2.67%
  • Detached homes that sold in June took an average of 27 days to sell (median = 16 days)

Apartments and Townhouses:

  • There were 15 attached homes sold in June with an average sale price of $993,392.60 (median = $899,900)
  • The average sale price achieved was less than list price by 0.81%
  • Attached homes that sold in June took an average of 33 days to sell (median= 35 days)

Find out more about the Greater Vancouver June stats here

Mentor a student, help shape a life

Mentor a student and help shape a life with the Argyle Internship Program


“What do you want to be when you grow up?”


It’s a question kids are asked repeatedly by well-meaning adults, starting from their preschool years. But whereas four-year-olds may be able to state confidently their plans to become a fire fighter, ballerina, or bus driver, youth who are nearing graduation may view the same question with some trepidation as life as a “grown-up” looms ever closer. While some young people may leave Grade 12 with firm plans work or study in a certain field, many of their friends may feel anxious if they haven’t yet settled on a vision for their post-high school years.

Wherever they are in their planning, Argyle Secondary’s School’s Internship Program helps students explore options and participate in real-world job placements aligned with their potential career interests. And they need your help to do it! Might you be in a position to provide students with a few hours per week of hands-on experience in your field, for a series of weeks in the 2025-26 school year?


Provide a Placement


Argyle teacher and career advisor Wayne Shaw told LynnValleyLife, “The primary objective of the program is to provide students with meaningful opportunities to observe, engage in, and learn about various careers and job-related tasks. Before starting their work placements, students will participate in pre-employment training focused on their interests and potential career directions. Instruction will include workplace health and safety, employee rights and responsibilities, and career exploration.”

Placements in all industries are welcome, but particularly sought are opportunities in healthcare, law, business, engineering, and related sectors.

“The more opportunities we can offer, the stronger and more impactful this program becomes for our students—both now and in the future,” says Shaw.

If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved, please contact Wayne Shaw at [email protected].


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Lynn Valley Real Estate Market Analysis – May 2025

May 2025 Sales Recap

Single Family Homes:

  • There were 17 detached homes sold in May with an average sale price of $2,297,823 (median = $2,120,000)
  • The average sale price achieved was lower than list price by 2.34%
  • Detached homes that sold in May took an average of 12 days to sell (median = 12 days)

Apartments and Townhouses:

  • There were 12 attached homes sold in May with an average sale price of $1,104,492.08 (median = $1,042,500)
  • The average sale price achieved was less than list price by 0.75%
  • Attached homes that sold in May took an average of 21 days to sell (median= 10 days)

Find out more about the Greater Vancouver May stats here

Mollie Nye House: the “thriving little centre for everyone”

Do you only notice Mollie Nye House when it’s beautifully lit up for Christmas? If that’s the case, the Lynn Valley Services Society wants you to know that this heritage home-turned-community centre is lighting up smiles all year through.


Programs for all and open to suggestions


Sandwiched between Hillside Baptist and Sunrise assisted living on Lynn Valley Road, the house was built in 1913 by Mollie Nye’s father, Jack. After having lived in it virtually all of her long life, local schoolteacher Mollie generously willed her home to North Vancouver District. In the years since her death in 1997, Mollie’s house has taken on a vibrant new life in the neighbourhood she loved.

Mollie Nye House today reflects the diversity of the community around it. “People should see it as a little centre for everybody,” says John Charles, executive director of the LVSS. From cooking and dining nights featuring international cuisine, to drumming circles, to “Bob the Builder” classes that help novices learn home repair skills, there is something on offer for a variety of ages and interests.

And if you’ve got a program idea of your own to pitch, Charles is all ears. “We like to throw mud at the wall and see what sticks,” he said when speaking with LynnValleyLife. The LVSS will often help people get a program off the ground if they think it’s a good fit for the neighbourhood.


Last year the LVSS partnered up with students from Capilano University to explore new marketing ideas, a successful venture that Charles hopes to repeat. A promotional video that came out of the partnership can be seen on the LVSS website, along with event information, program listings, and information about renting the house for private functions.

Coming up in May are a Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 10 (book your tickets now!) and a evening of jazz, Latin, and blues music with The Fixations on May 16. Spring music nights and a fall concert series are a popular way to spend an evening; beer and wine are available and light snacks are provided. Charles notes that volunteering on one of these evenings is a great way to enjoy some good tunes while dipping your toe into the workings of the Lynn Valley Services Society.



Heading the LVSS is a board of directors with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds, supported by a staff member and others who lend a hand with programs and promotions. If you’d like to learn more about the LVSS, John Charles invites you to reach out to  [email protected] or call Mollie Nye House at 604-987-5820.


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April 2025 Election Results

Meet Your Two Representatives for the Lynn Valley area.


The election results are in and as of April 2025, the Lynn Valley area in North Vancouver is represented in the Canadian House of Commons by two Members of Parliament: Jonathan Wilkinson and Terry Beech.​ This year Lynn Valley was split down the middle and into two ridings—twice as many candidates. We have the west side represented, as in the past, by North Vancouver-Capilano and the east by Burnaby North-Seymour.


Jonathan Wilkinson – MP for North Vancouver- Capilano

Jonathan Wilkinson has served as the Member of Parliament for North Vancouver since 2015. He has held several ministerial positions, including Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard (2018–2019), Minister of Environment and Climate Change (2019–2021), and currently serves as Minister of Energy and Natural Resources since 2021. Prior to his political career, Wilkinson worked in the private sector, primarily with green technology companies.​





Terry Beech – MP for Burnaby North–Seymour

Terry Beech has represented the federal riding of Burnaby North–Seymour since 2015. He has served in various parliamentary roles, including Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Science, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. From July 2023 to March 2025, he served as Minister of Citizens’ Services. Beech’s riding encompasses parts of both Burnaby and North Vancouver, including the eastern portion of the Lynn Valley area.​




Both Wilkinson and Beech are members of the Liberal Party of Canada and have been re-elected in subsequent federal elections since their initial victories in 2015. Their roles in Parliament involve addressing national issues while also focusing on the specific needs and concerns of their constituents in the Lynn Valley area and surrounding communities.​ We look forward to seeing what this next chapter holds.


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Party on: Lynn Valley Days

Mark your calendar for the Lynn Valley Days parade and festival on June 21st.


A cherished tradition since 1912, Lynn Valley Days is back for another exciting year! On Saturday, June 21, 2025,  join your neighbours for a day full of fun, community spirit, and local pride. Hosted by the Lynn Valley Lions Club, this beloved event brings together families and friends to celebrate what makes our neighbourhood so special.


Community fun


Event Highlights – Saturday, June 21st:

  • 🥞 Pancake Breakfast – 7:30 AM
  • 🚧 Parade Road Closures – 9:15 AM
  • 🎉 Parade Begins – 9:30 AM
  • 🎡 Fair Opens – 10:00 AM
  • 🎤 Community Stage Performances – 11:00 AM
  • 🕔 Fair Closes – 5:00 PM
  • Note: There will be no beer garden this year.

From marching bands and local performers to rides, games, and community showcases, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime attendee, Lynn Valley Days offers the perfect opportunity to come together and celebrate the heart of our community.

 

Get Involved
Applications are now open for parade participants and fair exhibitors. Whether you’re part of a local organization, sports team, school, or small business, we invite you to be a part of the festivities!

For more information or to apply, reach out to:
[email protected]

Stay Connected
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About the Lynn Valley Lions Club


Part of the global Lions Club International, this non-political service organization has been serving communities since 1917. Guided by a mission of kindness and civic responsibility, Lions are dedicated to making a difference—supporting local initiatives and helping those in need, regardless of background or belief.

Come out and be part of a tradition over 110 years strong—Lynn Valley Days 2025 promises to be a celebration you won’t want to miss!


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Project Sunflower

We’re excited to get Lynn Valley blooming again! We hope you can save a little bit of space for Project Sunflower so the neighbourhood can see the gardens, balconies, and patios bursting with sunflowers this fall! 


Sowing community spirit


We have seeds and we want to share them with the gardens and pots throughout Lynn Valley. Do you remember a few years ago LynnValleyLife.com helped families sow some smiles. Looking back this is one of our favourite community projects. It was such a joy to see the neighbours united in a bit of friendly garden competition and mutual appreciation.

This project is perfect for sharing. We hope you will consider starting some seeds and delivering them to neighbours and friends. The goal to have as many patches of sunflowers blooming throughout Lynn Valley. 

We hope this is also an opportunity to connect. Follow us throughout the summer on Instagram or Facebook to participate in our Virtual Fall Fair contests where we will have some prizes for Project Sunflower participants. 


How to get involved


Quite simply, email us and we will get you some free seeds. Share if you’d like and make Lynn Valley Bloom.

Sunflowers should be direct-seeded in the garden in May, after all risk of frost has passed. They aren’t too fussy about the soil (though it shouldn’t get water-logged), and they love to be in as much sunlight as you can offer them. For some good sowing and growing tips, check out the West Coast Seeds advice here.

EMAIL US with your name & address to get on the list and we’ll deliver seed packs right to your door or you can pick up at our office.


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There’s always something fun and exciting happening in Lynn Valley. Check out our Community Events Calendar or learn more about Local Activities, Mountain Biking or Hiking and Walking Trails.

Lynn Valley Real Estate Market Analysis – April 2025

April 2025 Sales Recap

Single Family Homes:

  • There were 18 detached homes sold in April with an average sale price of $2,195,112 (median = $2,162,500)
  • The average sale price achieved was lower than list price by 1.79%
  • Detached homes that sold in April took an average of 15 days to sell (median = 7 days)

Apartments and Townhouses:

  • There were 16 attached homes sold in April with an average sale price of $1,280,380 (median = $1,189,450)
  • The average sale price achieved was less than list price by 2.66%
  • Attached homes that sold in April took an average of 18 days to sell (median= 14 days)

Find out more about the Greater Vancouver April stats here