Supporting students of all ages across the North Shore.
From kindergarten classrooms to college campuses, our community offers a strong foundation for learning at every stage. Whether you’re raising a family or looking to upgrade your own education, you’ll find a range of schools and post-secondary options close to home—right here in the east-of-Seymour neighbourhoods.
Public Elementary Schools:
Blueridge Elementary • Seymour Heights Elementary • Dorothy Lynas Elementary • Cove Cliff Elementary • Lynnmour Elementary
Secondary Schools:
Windsor Secondary School • Seycove Secondary School
Independent & Private Schools:
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School • Lions Gate Christian Academy • St. Pius X Elementary
Post-Secondary:
Capilano University is just minutes away, offering a wide variety of programs in arts, business, early childhood education, music, film, and more—along with continuing studies and flexible learning options for adults.
Whether you’re starting fresh, switching paths, or supporting a student in your life, the North Shore is rich with options to help you learn, grow, and thrive close to home.
Art is Education—and it’s all around us.
Explore the beauty and stories woven into our landscape through public art installations located in town centres, along trails, and beside civic and commercial spaces. These works invite us to learn by observing, reflecting, and engaging with the world around us.
Many installations honour the rich culture of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and offer powerful insights into Indigenous teachings, local legends, and the spirit of this land. Others reflect on social history, environmental identity, or the nature of community itself.
Public art is more than decoration—it’s a chance to experience history, culture, and creative thinking in real time, for free. Public Art Map
Here are just a few to discover
Greeting the Day (Ocean Hyland, 2022)
Inspired by a Tsleil-Waututh song of gratitude
📍 4369 Gallant Avenue
Story of Creation (Zachary George, 2018)
A house post representing the transformative wolf spirit
📍 3825 Cates Landing Way
New Beginnings (Jordon Gallie, 2018)
A legend of return, rebuilding, and the Wolf Tribe
📍 3825 Cates Landing Way
Merge (Rebecca Bayer, 2021)
A 356-metre-long highway sound wall featuring 20 naturalistic colours that reflect the flora, fauna, and landmarks unique to Lynnmour
📍 1570 Keith Road
From Shangri-La to Shangri-La (Ken Lum, 2012)
Scale replicas of Maplewood’s historic squatter shacks, first exhibited in downtown Vancouver and now rehomed on the North Shore to reflect on ideas of ideal living
📍 Dollarton Highway (Wild Bird Trust)
So next time you’re out walking, hiking, cycling, or rolling—pause and take a moment. These pieces are open-air classrooms in disguise.
Lifelong learning, made accessible.
Education isn’t limited to classrooms—it’s found in community centres, creative workshops, and open conversations. Across the North Shore, there are welcoming, low-cost programs that support learning at every stage of life. Whether you’re gaining practical skills, exploring new interests, or just reconnecting with your curiosity, these accessible resources help keep the spark of learning alive.
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture, in partnership with Parkgate Society, North Shore Neighbourhood House, and Capilano Community Services Society, offers a wide range of free and low-cost activities throughout the year. These include:
🧘♀️ $2 drop-in fitness classes
🏀 $3 open gym sessions
🏊 Public and family swims
🧸 Parent Participation Playtime – unstructured gym play with slides, tumbling equipment, and ride-on toys for parents and preschoolers
You don’t need to cross a bridge to spark something new—there’s a world of creative discovery and skill-building right here on the North Shore Edge.
From tucked-away studios to pop-up classes in cafés and community centres, east-of-Seymour is alive with local workshops led by artists, makers, and wellness practitioners. These aren’t just classes—they’re invitations to grow, create, and connect.
🎨 Art & Creativity
Paint, photograph, write, weave—learn from talented locals in cozy, inspiring spaces.
🧘 Wellness & Self-Development
Explore Reiki, breathwork, sound baths, herbalism, and embodied practices rooted in community.
🔧 DIY & Skill-Building
Get hands-on with candle-making, fermentation, natural skincare, and other back-to-basics crafts.
Many offerings are independently run and spread by word of mouth. Stay in the loop by joining our newsletter or checking out the North Shore Edge bulletin board. Have a class or offering to share? Reach out today!
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