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Tempe, North Vancouver (City)
Living in Tempe: homes and lots, what BC's new housing laws allow, who lives here, and the schools, shops and parks nearby.
Open Tempe on the GeoLotView map
About Tempe
Tempe is one of North Vancouver (City)'s official neighbourhoods, with 621 home lots and about 2,385 residents in the 2021 census. The most common zone is GO, and a typical lot is about 6,049 ft².
Under BC's small-scale housing law (Bill 44), of the lots we could assess here 528 can have 4 homes, 63 can have 6 homes, 30 can have 3 homes.
77% of households own their home and 23% rent. 4% of commuters take transit, 8% walk and 88% drive. The median age is about 43.4.
The closest rapid transit is Lonsdale Quay Station, about 2.9 km from the middle of the neighbourhood. The nearest grocery store is Queenside Market, about 900 m away. The nearest school is Queensbury Elementary, about 500 m away.
In Tempe
Schools
- Queensbury Elementary 500 m away
- Boundary Elementary 720 m away
- Holy Trinity School 890 m away
- Sutherland Secondary 910 m away
Groceries
- Queenside Market 900 m away
- Persia Foods 910 m away
- Kourosh Foods Market 980 m away
Cafés & restaurants
- Nomad Espressor Bar & Bakery 690 m away
- Steamworks Northshore 790 m away
- KFC 810 m away
- White Spot 830 m away
- Yaas Grill House 890 m away
Parks & playgrounds
- Dog Park (unnamed)
- Tempe Heights Park
Rapid transit
- Lonsdale Quay Station 2.9 km away
- Waterfront Station @ West Coast Express 6.2 km away
Pharmacy
- London Drugs 820 m away
- Flash Pharmacy 1.2 km away
Library & community centre
- Silver Harbour Senior's Activity Centre 580 m away
- Memoria Community Center 610 m away
Zones
- GO 621 lots
Homes by type (2021 census)
| Type | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 425 | 50% |
| Duplex units | 305 | 36% |
| Apartments under 5 storeys | 110 | 13% |
| Row houses | 5 | 1% |
Statistics Canada 2021 census, added up from the dissemination areas whose centre falls in the neighbourhood.
Rezoning & development applications
5 open applications on the map. Most recent:
- PLN2026-00010 SUnderway
Minor DVP for relocation of parking from rear to front of property
Planning Application on the map - DPA2026-00023 SUnderway
<div>PHASE 1 DIP </div><div>Proposed four new units as two duplex buildings</div>
Development Permit on the map - PLN2025-00003 SUnderway
Rezoning from RS-1 to RS-2
Planning Application on the map - 253 E 28th St North Vancouver SUnderway
Streamside Protection with Variances
Development Permit · DPA2020-00009 on the map - 253 E 28th St North Vancouver (proposed 255 East 28th St) SUnderway
Streamside Protection with Variances
Development Permit · DPA2020-00010 on the map
Thinking of buying or selling in Tempe?
Check your own address for its lot, zone and what BC law allows, or ask a licensed BC REALTOR® with Vanak International Properties. Free, no obligation.
Streets in Tempe
25th St E 26th Cres 26th St E 27th St E 28th St E 29th St E Brand St Eastern Ave Munday Pl Somerset St St. Andrews Ave St. Georges Ave Tempe Cres Tempe Glen Dr Tempe Knoll Dr Vinedale Rd Wilding Pl Wilding Way
Other neighbourhoods in North Vancouver (City)
Cedar Village Central Lonsdale Grand Boulevard Lower Lonsdale Mahon Marine-Hamilton Moodyville Westview
Boundaries: City of North Vancouver public map. Lots: city open data and ParcelMap BC. Places: OpenStreetMap. Homes allowed is our estimate under BC's Bills 44 and 47; confirm with North Vancouver (City) before buying or building.