Comments on: Lynn Valley Development Orphans Heritage House

By: Lance Hickey

Lance Hickey — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:55:43 +0000

Chucks house.. spent many a night in the parlor … up to no good most of the time

By: Nancy Kirkpatrick

Nancy Kirkpatrick — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:03:34 +0000

Having worked nearby in Lynn Valley for 13 years, until 2019, I walked by — and admired — that house on many occasions. What a shame it is to see the photo showing its current deteriorated state. Yes, the Card Residence definitely should be protected by the municipality.

By: Bob Rasmus

Bob Rasmus — Sun, 10 May 2026 13:01:30 +0000

This is ,or could be a beautiful house, it has unfortunately been allowed to deteriorate beyond the point of economically feasible to repair. I was asked at least 20 years ago to inspect the structural supports, at that time there was a lot of work required to replace rotten supports. The owners at that time felt it was too expensive to repair so I can imagine that after another 20 years of neglect and todays costs, it would very costly to restore this building to the grand structure that it once was.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 10 May 2026 03:10:56 +0000

I lived in Lynn Valley from about 1958 to 1961. I remember well attending the Cedar V matinee while my parents shopped at Super-Valu. I attended Lynn Valley Elementary, Upper Lynn Elementary when it opened, and Argyle Secondary when it opened. Along with the Card House there are other places that need to be preserved.

By: Mary Salvador

Mary Salvador — Sat, 09 May 2026 23:44:00 +0000

I don’t live in North Vancouver, rather West Vancouver in Dundarave.
What is happening to our village is shocking. A quarter of it is shut down. (HALF the south side of the block). The company that was going to redevelop it has gone bankrupt. I had a business in the village from 1999 to 2010. During that time we lost the stationery shop, Fish and Chip shop, Jim’s Hardware, Harry’s Market and our beloved (Canadian owned) Capers. I ran the village for 12 years and it was heartbreaking to see this happen only for the buildings to be abandoned.
I bought my house in the 1980’s and since I have lived on my street of the thirty two houses then only EIGHT remain (Mine being one)….this is called progress! And the lovely gardens of course also gone. Well – enough of griping. Won’t get me anywhere..😔

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 09 May 2026 21:33:16 +0000

Soon there will be no nostalgia left on the North Shore. I used to happy with living on the North Shore (born & raised) but question all areas of government weather it be provincial or local. I know we need to grow but I think we need some new infrastructure 1st.

By: Eve Lazarus

Eve Lazarus — Sat, 09 May 2026 21:08:37 +0000

In reply to Jeanette Mooney. It's owned by Polygon

By: Jeanette Mooney

Jeanette Mooney — Sat, 09 May 2026 16:14:40 +0000

Demolition by neglect is becoming the norm it seems. I grew up in Niagara Falls and lived in London afterwards while attending college. The amount of heritage homes and buildings that this is happening to astounding. Developers buy these older buildings with that intent añd the cities allow it. I think it’s absolutely sickening. Ironically, my son lives just down the road from there on Mountain Highway with his family. I’d never been to that mall until this week when I went to the DQ. I don’t recall seeing this house but it would be a real shame if it was torn down. I wonder who owns it añd why they are neglecting it.