Lower Lonsdale is a historic waterfront neighbourhood in the city of North Vancouver. Lower Lonsdale runs up Lonsdale Avenue from Lonsdale Quay to Keith Road. The area is characterized by its progressive feel of trendy businesses, a high end sex shop, outdoor fitness stores, eclectic cafes, and diverse restaurants. With a history of ship building, Lower Lonsdale has gone through a major waterfront renewal processes. The old shipyards have been torn down, making way for new public spaces, buildings, condominiums, and fashionable outlets.