Finding a Site

Looking for a new site to expand or relocate to a new industrial or light industrial location? Go to Find a Site.

City of North Vancouver – Land Use

District of North Vancouver – Land Use

Permits, Licences & Regulations

If you are renovating or moving into a new space, you may need to apply for a Building & Development Permit (types of permits include Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Sign Permits)

Operating a business in the City of North Vancouver (CNV):

• City of North Vancouver:
  • Apply for a CNV Business License
  • CNV Building & Development Permit 
  • Visit the CNV website for a complete list of Bylaws.

Operating a business in the District of North Vancouver (DNV)

• District of North Vancouver:
  • Apply for a DNV Business License
  • DNV Building or Building-related (Trade) Permit
  • Visit the DNV website for a complete list of Bylaws and Policies

Canadian Industry & Business Statistics

Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS) analyses industry data on many economic indicators using the most recent data from Statistics Canada. CIS looks at industry trends and financial information, such as GDP, Labour Productivity, Manufacturing and Trade data.

Advocacy, Associations & Industry Peers

• Regional Tourism Profile – Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
• Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association
• Destination Vancouver
• Destination BC
• go2HR
• Tourism Industry Association of BC
• British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA)
• British Columbia Hotel Association
• Outdoor Industry Association – The leading trade association and voice of the outdoor recreation industry, serving more than 1200 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers.
• North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) – The NSMBA is one of many trail associations in BC that create and advocate for sustainable trail networks.
• Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) – a not-for-profit trade association that represents the Ski Areas of Western Canada. Its primary areas of focus are safety and risk management, sustainable market growth, people and talent development, and government advocacy
• North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission (NVRC) – The North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission is a partnership between the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver.  The NVRC provide and facilitate municipal recreation and culture programs, services and events that enhance the quality of life for all North Vancouver residents.
• PreparedBC: Tourism Resources – Step-by-step guides to prepare tourism businesses and their staff for emergencies, with templates and tools to help operators easily plan a fast and effective response.     Guide for Tourism Operators     Emergency Plan for Tourism Operators