Subsequently, following the Second Anglo-Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902) (see also, Boer Wars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) and World War I, also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All Wars, was a global military (World Wide, 1914-1918) (see also, World War 1 - Wikipedia, the free encylopedia) several veterans were granted home-steading priviledges in Lynn Valley. By 1906 Lynn Valley was the second largest settlement on the North Shore, outside of Moodyville. The North Vancouver Streetcar system, from the ferry quay at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue, was extended to Lynn Valley in 1912. ... “The line ran from the foot of Lonsdale, east on 3rd St., north on Queensbury, and northeast on Lynn Valley (Pipeline Rd.) terminating at Dempsey Rd. ... The fare from Lonsdale to Allan Rd. (churches) was 5¢ and 6¢ to Crawford Ave. where a winding path led down into Lynn Canyon by way of Mr. Crawford’s Tea Garden. “ - DNV Web Site - Photographs and History of Lynn Valley .
In those early years there was also a Dempsey Road Granite Rock Quarry. See also, DNV Web Site - Photographs and History of Lynn Valley . See also, from Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia .
Community History Centre (CHC), and North Vancouver Community History Centre (Archives), 3203 Institute Road, Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, the site of the Fourth Lynn Valley Elementary School, built in 1920. (is also accessable by walking in through the Veterans' Memorial park, off Mountain Highway). . Walking Tour of Historic Lynn Valley.
Mollie Nye House - Event, Program and Rental Information “Continuing the Nye family tradition of serving the Community”, 940 Lynn Valley Road - Operated by: Lynn Valley Seniors' Association & Lynn Valley Community Association. (Map) .
The 50 meter (164 feet) Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is by donation (FREE) . Virtual Tour . from Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia , or by donation at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre . The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre also has many programs by donation (FREE) . Lynn Canyon Park . (Map) Besides The Suspension Bridge Virtual Tour there are others:
Other Trails:
Lynn Peak - a great cardio alternative to the Grouse Grind
Recreation facilities (The North Vancouver Recreation Commission):
Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre . (Virtual Tours) - 2300 Kirkstone Road – also accessable off Lynn Valley Road
Lynn Valley Community Recreation Centre , () - 3590 Mountain Highway
Mollie Nye House, repeated from above; this from NorthVanRec
Schools:
Argyle Senior Secondary (Junior and Senior High), 1131 Frederick Road, (Lynn Valley)
Boundary Elementary, 750 East 26th Street, (Lynn Valley)
Eastview Elementary, 1801 Mountain Highway (Lynn Valley)
Fromme Elementary, 3657 Fromme Road (Lynn Valley)
Lynn Valley Elementary, 3250 Mountain Highway, [3207 Institute Road] (Lynn Valley)
North Star Montessori Elementary School (Private), 1325 Keith Road E
Ross Road Elementary, 2875 Bushnell Place (Lynn Valley)
Sutherland Senior Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Avenue (Located in the Boulevard area)
Upper Lynn Elementary, 1540 Coleman Road (Lynn Valley)
Westover Elementary - closed, 3467 Duval Road (Lynn Valley)
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