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Observatory

120 W. 2nd Street - Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver

The Observatory rises on West 2nd Street in Lower Lonsdale, high enough to take in the harbour and downtown skyline across Burrard Inlet. Among its draws are an outdoor pool and hot tub, a fitness centre, and secure gated parking - resort touches a few blocks from the water. Lonsdale Quay's public market and the SeaBus, about twelve minutes to downtown Vancouver, are a short walk downhill, and the Shipyards District's restaurants, breweries, and markets line the waterfront nearby. Lonsdale Avenue is a block away with shops, cafes, and grocers, and the seawall runs the front of the neighbourhood. It pairs elevated views with an easy walk to everything Lower Lonsdale offers.

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Observatory

120 W. 2nd Street
Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver, BC
V7L 1C2

Amenities

🏊 Outdoor Pool ♨️ Hot Tub 💪 Gym / Fitness 🔒 Gated / Controlled 🚇 Near Transit

Walk Score & What's Nearby

100
Excellent
🚇 Transit
25/25 3 min
🛒 Grocery
25/25 3 min
🍽️ Dining
20/20 1 min
🌳 Parks
15/15 2 min
🎓 Schools
11/15 7 min
Based on distance to nearest amenities.
🛒 Grocery
Fresh St. Market - North Vancouver 3 min
Loblaws City Market Lonsdale 16 min
Choices Market 19 min
🌳 Parks
Living Lane 2 min
Jack Loucks Court 2 min
Katalánexw Park / Chief August Jack Park 2 min
🍽️ Dining
Browns Socialhouse Lower Lonsdale 1 min
Kim’s family Korean restaurant 김고집 순대국밥 2 min
Fishworks 2 min
🎓 Schools
BCIT Marine Campus 7 min
Queen Mary Elementary School 8 min
Ridgeway Elementary 15 min
🚇 Transit
Chesterfield Ave FS w 1 St 3 min
E 3 St FS Saint Georges Ave 4 min
West Vancouver Municipal Transit 24 min

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Location of Observatory

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Our Rentals at Observatory

Unfurnished: $3,995 Currently Rented
$3,995/mo
2 Bed | 2.0 Bath | 1,071 sqft
1901 - 120 W. 2nd Street
Pet-friendly

Rental History at Observatory

We have managed 2 rentals in this building. Prices shown reflect our curated portfolio of quality Vancouver rentals.

Type Size Rented For
2 Bed | 2.0 Bath
Unfurnished
1,071 sqft $3,995/mo
2 Bed | 2.0 Bath
Unfurnished
1,155 sqft $2,300/mo

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Recent Building Permits at Observatory

Sep 2025
Alteration · $35,000
Apartment - Alteration (CNV BLD2025-00172)
Jul 2025
Alteration · $4,500
Apartment - Alteration (CNV BLD2025-00235)
Jan 2025
Alteration · $20,000
Apartment - Alteration (CNV BLD2024-00203)
Aug 2024
Alteration · $15,000
Apartment - Alteration (CNV BLD2024-00136)
Jul 2023
Alteration · $2,000
Apartment - Alteration (CNV BLD2023-00149)

Source: City of North Vancouver issued building permit reports. A history of permitted work is a sign of an actively maintained building.

About Lower Lonsdale

Lower Lonsdale - "LoLo" - is North Vancouver's vibrant waterfront neighbourhood at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, anchored by the Lonsdale Quay Public Market and the SeaBus terminal, which crosses to downtown Vancouver in about twelve minutes. The reborn Shipyards District is its showpiece - a waterfront plaza of restaurants, breweries, and patios that hosts the Shipyards Night Market in summer and an outdoor skating rink in winter, alongside the Polygon Gallery and the Burrard Dry Dock Pier. The seawall and Spirit Trail run the harbour's edge with downtown skyline views, and Lonsdale Avenue climbs from here past shops, cafes, and grocers. A wave of new mid-rise development has made it one of the North Shore's most walkable, in-demand neighbourhoods.

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Observatory - Frequently Asked Questions

Are pets allowed in Observatory?
Pet policies at Observatory are set per unit by each owner - many of our rentals here welcome pets on approval. Check the individual listing or call us at 604-984-7368.
How much does it cost to rent in Observatory?
Based on our rental history at Observatory, monthly rents range from about $2,300 to $3,995 depending on size, floor and furnishing.
Are there rentals available in Observatory right now?
Yes - we currently have 1 rental available at Observatory. See the listings above or call 604-984-7368 to book a viewing.

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Last updated: October 4, 2026