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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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May 8, 2025 in Community Events, Getting Involved Comments (0)

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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May 8, 2025 in Neighbourhood News, Uncategorized Comments (0)

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
Follow the Lynn Valley Lions Club for the latest updates:

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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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May 8, 2025 in Blog, Community Events, Lynn Valley Day Comments (0)

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.

May 8, 2025 in Blog, Project Sunflower Comments (0)

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

May 2, 2025 in Market Analysis

Lynn Valley Real Estate Market Analysis – March 2025

March 2025 Sales Recap

Single Family Homes:

  • There were 12 detached homes sold in March with an average sale price of $2,194,400 (median = $2,134,000)
  • The average sale price achieved was lower than list price by 2.90%
  • Detached homes that sold in March took an average of 35 days to sell (median = 12 days)

Apartments and Townhouses:

  • There were 17 attached homes sold in March with an average sale price of $1,026,600 (median = $935,000)
  • The average sale price achieved was less than list price by 0.48%
  • Attached homes that sold in March took an average of 17 days to sell (median= 6 days)

Find out more about the Greater Vancouver March stats here

April 3, 2025 in Market Analysis

Lynn Valley Life Easter Egg Hunt!

 

Our favourite Lynn Valley Life community event is finally back and it’s just around the corner!  Between hiding the all the eggs, seeing the happy kids and getting a high five from the Easter Bunny, it doesn’t get much better.

This year we are celebrating our FREE Easter Egg Hunt on Monday, April 21st at Viewlynn Park from 10am-noon with the hunt at 10:30am sharp! Due to the popularity of the event, any child age 10 and under is welcome. We kindly ask that parents participate with their children and that people are respectful to the volunteers who help make this event possible. We love that this tradition brings so many North Vancouver families out.

We will have our favourite face painters, balloon twisters, prizes, and our famous loot bags (while supplies last). 

Don’t forget your basket or bag! As in past years, we will stagger groups of kids with the youngest going first so they aren’t trampled by the older kids. Cross your fingers for sunshine and a whole bunch of bunny fun but the event will be happening rain or shine!

Proudly sponsored by ‘Your Local One Stop Shop’ at Lynn Valley Life ~ Oakwyn Realty, Central Agencies Insurance, Mortgage Dave and Senju Notary

April 2, 2025 in Blog, Community Events, Current News

Lynn Valley Real Estate Market Analysis – February 2025

February 2025 Sales Recap

Single Family Homes:

  • There were 11 detached homes sold in February with an average sale price of $2,573,698 (median = $2,405,000)
  • The average sale price achieved was lower than list price by 0.40%
  • Detached homes that sold in February took an average of 30 days to sell (median = 8 days)

Apartments and Townhouses:

  • There were 11 attached homes sold in February with an average sale price of $883,522 (median = $835,000)
  • The average sale price achieved was less than list price by 1.71%
  • Attached homes that sold in February took an average of 19 days to sell (median= 10 days)

Find out more about the Greater Vancouver February stats here

March 4, 2025 in Market Analysis

Acts Of Kindness continue

Celebrating Lynn Valley is just about our favourite thing to do. Doing it with good people is even better. Our Acts Of Kindness contest with our partner Romer’s Kitchen Lynn Valley makes it even better. We feel pretty lucky each day we open up a nomination for our AOK award. 

Above and beyond

Carol Williams is the most dedicated volunteer supporting Girl Guides in our Lynn Valley community. She dedicates countless hours to planning fun and creative activities for our kids and always does it with a smile. On top all the organizing, she’ll also goes above and beyond to bake hundreds of beautifully decorated cookies to gift to each girl as a treat. Beyond supporting the district she has also offered to be the treasurer for a small group of Pathfinders traveling to the UK this summer. She didn’t have to do that but recognized a struggle and offered her help. She is the kindest, most amazing woman that is so deserving of being recognized and rewarded! Thank you.

We are glad you are a part of our community.

Good deeds, good eats

That is the Lynn Valley we see too. The future is bright with small acts of daily kindness that make this community warm and a place where people still say hello to strangers walking down the street. Thinking about our own experiences and the couple of LVL team members who live close to Argyle: we have had students offer to carry in groceries, hold the hands of a busy toddler while their baby sibling is put into their car seat, show up to clear flood debris, rake leaves and shovel snow. We know negative news is noisy but there is plenty of good to get loud about.  

Romer’s Fresh Kitchen and Bar and LynnValleyLife want to acknowledge more AOK Good Deeds with Good Eats in the months to come. Nominate anyone who lives or works in Lynn Valley here. 

It’s fitting that Bragg, our last Good Neighbour is our first nominator for AOK, wants to share how Rosemary Tapp makes her days better. 

“I stopped to talk to Rosemary Tapp last year for the first time while out for a walk and she was raking leaves in her garden. The next day, and the Christmas season fast approaching, she appeared with the most beautiful wreath that she had made for my front door. From that time on she has brought me beautiful bouquets of flowers from her exquisite garden, to lift my spirits as she knows my love of flowers. She has done many acts of kindness since I stopped by that day last year. Such a kind sweet caring person, she has brightened many a day for me during this very difficult year. She just recently turned up with a care package of comfort food and it just happened to be at a time when I needed a hug.

It is not just me that she does these good things for, she is just one of those generous souls that just makes this a better place to be.” 

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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.

February 6, 2025 in Blog, Contests Comments (0)

Lynn Valley Real Estate Market Analysis – January 2025

January 2025 Sales Recap

Single Family Homes:

  • There were 5 detached homes sold in January with an average sale price of $2,606,595 (median = $2,505,000)
  • The average sale price achieved was lower than list price by 4.83%
  • Detached homes that sold in January took an average of 54 days to sell (median = 8 days)

Apartments and Townhouses:

  • There were 7 attached homes sold in January with an average sale price of $1,021,714 (median = $948,800)
  • The average sale price achieved was less than list price by 2.03%
  • Attached homes that sold in January took an average of 43 days to sell (median= 43 days)

Find out more about the Greater Vancouver January stats here

February 5, 2025 in Market Analysis