WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016
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The now annual romantic city rankings by Amazon Canada is out again, and once again North Vancouver is listed as the second most romantic city in the country.
The list is compiled by comparing amazon.ca sales data of purchases including romance novels and relationships books (Kindle books and print books), romantic comedies, romantic tunes, jewelry and sexual wellness products, notes a press release from the company. North Vancouver also placed second in the books and music categories. When contacted by the North Shore News about the second-place ranking, District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton responded with a laugh. “My first comment is ‘Why are we not the first?” Victoria was named the most romantic city in Canada for the fourth year in a row. But second place is still an accomplishment. “I think a lot of people in North Vancouver have all kinds of opportunities to walk close to their homes and I
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think that’s a huge part of the romance of the place,” said Walton. “In North Vancouver people want to get a good, long, fast walk and talk with someone. The seawall in West Vancouver is where a lot of North Vancouver people go, but so is Cates Park and Lynn Headwaters and the flank of Grouse Mountain from Skyline (Drive) to Grouse. There’s just
a ton of places people can go that are fairly quiet. I’m happily married and I find the best partnerships are where you spend time together and talk.” And what is Walton’s idea of a great date? “A long walk up Lynn Headwaters especially the latter part when you are going through the forested area up to Norvan falls. It’s a very peaceful place.”
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Walton noted that his Valentine’s Day plans this year includes dinner and flowers. He also plans to send cards to his two granddaughters. Although this is generally the most romantic time of the year, for some it’s just another day. City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto isn’t surprised North Vancouver was described as a romantic city. “It’s hard not to find romance in such a vibrant and beautiful city. We have many social spaces for people to connect for a romantic meal or stroll through the city with incredible vistas, especially from our waterfront and North Shore Spirit Trail. That’s one of the many reasons why I love my city,” he said. His Valentine’s Day plans: “Probably just take my girlfriend out for dinner and I’ve got my mom too, so I’m taking my mom and my girlfriend out for dinner.” — Maria Spitale-Leisk and Rosalind Duane
Why do you think North Vancouver is a romantic city?
Jenna Oakley North Vancouver
Dimitri Shvetz North Vancouver
“It is kind of romantic. We have nice fountains and nature and gardens you can walk in.”
“I think it’s the views. It’s the way the sun sets on the mountains.”
Kyle McBride North Vancouver
Julie De Meyer North Vancouver
“We have lots of romantic locations you can go to like up to Grouse Mountain for a nice dinner or down to Tap & Barrel on the waterfront.”
“You have your four components: the trails, the mountains, good food places, and the ocean. And it’s all accessible.”