North Shore
In the context of the Chicago metropolitan area, the North Shore refers to a string of affluent suburbs stretching north of the city proper on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Located in Cook and Lake Counties along Metra's Union Pacific North Line, these communities are Evanston,
Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Highwood, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff. Communities like Deerfield, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, Northfield, Northbrook, and Glenview—which are all slightly further inland—are also sometimes considered part of this region, although their inclusion is contested. Apart from its wealth, the North Shore is also known for its proximity to the lake, high levels of educational attainment, and highly rated public schools. Some of the wealthiest zip codes in the United States are located in the North Shore; Lake County is the third-wealthiest county in Illinois and among the wealthiest in the U.S.
Getting around North Shore the local way
- Get inIt is also possible to reach Route 138 from Rivière-du-Loup to Bas-Saint-Laurent (accessible by Route 132) by taking the Trans-Saint-Laurent ferry linking Saint-Siméon to the Charlevoix (65 min).
- Get inIt is also possible to reach the region by car by taking the Camille-Marcoux ferry from Matane on the Gaspé Peninsula.
- Get aroundRelais Nordik offers ferry transportation along the North Shore from Sept-Îles to Blanc-Sablon, allowing for access to many fishing and Innu communities otherwise only accessible by Air.
- Get aroundThe ferry stops for a few hours at most destinations, allowing for tourists to visit each community.
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