Northshore

Northshore is a toponym used in several countries to designate communities or districts located on the northern shoreline of a body of water or the northern portion of a metropolitan area. The spelling varies by place; Northshore (one word) is used in several localities and brands, while North Shore (two words) is more common in official geographic names. The term is typically informal or descriptive rather than signifying a unified administrative entity.

Geographic usage: In New Zealand, the North Shore refers to the district north of Auckland across the Waitemata Harbour. In the United States, the name is applied to various suburban regions along the northern shores of lakes and bays, including coastal and riverine settings, and is sometimes used for local business or residential districts marketed under the name. In Canada and elsewhere, North Shore designations indicate areas on the northern shore of lakes or rivers, often as part of regional identity.

The term is flexible and can cover neighborhoods, suburbs, districts, or informal regions rather than a single political unit.

See also North Shore.