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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.”
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40th anniversary poem by Denise Kearney A long time ago, in a land far away, a young couple met, fell in love without delay; she was tall, a blond beauty, sporting a tan, when she fell in love with the handsome Armenian, Diran. Her name was Norma, and from Canada she came; travelling across the world to find her true flame. He hailed from Cyprus, his fortune to find; and when he met Norma, with love he was blind. Soon after they wed this besotted young pair, and in Vancouver decided to make their lair. Life was good in Vancouver so from
Cyprus came the brother, they drank scotch, spun yarns and told silly jokes to one another. Viken married young Rita, and their own family they had, so life in Vancouver was really not all that bad. Then along came a son, they named him Aram, who also turned out to be a handsome young man. Then came Taline as fit as can be, she carries bags full of sand up big hills, happily. Some time later, along came dear Nana Marie. She wanted to be with her beloved family.
Never before have we tasted such good Cypriot food. We always departed in a wonderful mood. Diran loves to watch sports every day on TV; and Norma, off to the gym all the time goes she. She likes to drink wine and sometimes bubbles; for him, it is scotch that soothes all his troubles. Together they’ve weathered life’s up and downs, and now, 40 years later, they both deserve crowns. Congrats to you both for being married so long. For you, Norma and Diran, is this anniversary song.
Love Is … Being blinded silly at first sight by your infectious energy whilst amongst your cohorts at Mayfair Lakes Golf Club Nursing my sore neck from sudden “tracking turns” at the ABCOM Hyatt Christmas party in 2007 Losing all sense of direction to ensure our paths crossed over and over at the wine festival Shredding my quads all season at Whistler trying to keep up to you on the steeps Telling suspicious friends (and myself) that we were just friends for months Finding and living the truth in the last sentence for five long months Ensuring your father survived Whistler dancing to get home Skiing Sunpeaks and tending to your “Cabin” fever 102 Dancing for you on stage at The Giggle Dam Capitulating to your relentless advances Running the NYC marathon together Golfing with you at Bear Mountain Machu Picchu sungate proposal House Hunting in North Van Twins – Charlie and Ella Bench shopping Love is . . . YOU (the joy of my life), Princetopher
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