We have known for a long time what is so special about Vancouver’s North Shore and now we will be reflecting those things in our visual identity. Guided by our Rebrand Advisory Committee that included representatives from local accommodation providers, attractions, and business associations we launched an RFP process in early 2019 to find a company that would get into the nitty-gritty of discovering who we really, truly are and how to reflect that in our brand identity. Partnering with Loki Creative of Vancouver we have researched, workshopped, and surveyed to discover our most captivating el ..read more

As the days get colder everyone seems to look for comfort food to both cheer and warm them up. Vancouver’s North Shore has plenty of options when it comes to delicious, warming comfort food to act as your central heating on a chilly day. Burgoo Burgoo is one of the ultimate places to go when comfort food is on the cards with a lineup of mac and cheese, grilled cheese, french onion soup, and delicious soups and stews. 3 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver Troll’s There’s not much more comforting than eating fish and chips by the water. Local legend Troll’s i ..read more

British Columbia sees it’s a fair share of the wet weather especially on the North Shore where we are home to beautiful coastal rainforest. Our outdoor activities are open whatever the weather for those adventurers who don’t mind getting wet. However, there are plenty of fun rainy day activities available on Vancouver’s North Shore for those of you who want to stay dry. 1.Warm Up With a Hot Chocolate Temper Pastry is a mouth-wateringly delicious chocolate and pastry shop in the neighbourhood of Dundarave. The patisserie offers the finest cakes, galettes, tarts, croissants, chocolate truffles ..read more

@hoa.cha It’s spooky season and we are feeling a chill in the air on the North Shore! Whether you’re brave enough to to get a fright at a Haunted House or want to keep your cool with a Halloween-themed treat there’s something for you. 1. Haunt of Edgemont Do you think you’re brave enough?! The Haunt of Edgemont is a FREE Haunted House at a residential house in Edgemont Village. The house is known to be one of the best haunted houses in the Lower Mainland with live actors, creepy crawlies, and terrifying sounds awaiting those brave enough to venture inside. While not for the faint of heart, a ..read more

  Take flight to Vancouver’s North Shore to get close to our feathered friends with a bit of bird watching! Vancouver’s North Shore’s natural landscape is home to a wild and varied wealth of wildlife. If you’re looking to see some of our avian locals try some of these birding spots on the north shore.       1. Maplewood Conservation Area Maplewood Conservation Area (also known as Maplewood Flats) has to be one of the best places to go bird watching in the region. The 300-acre retreat is managed by The Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia and is home to over 245 species of birds. When you arri ..read more

Dress in your Canadian best and celebrate Canada Day on the North Shore with these FREE events: Canada Day at Waterfront Park Celebrate Canada Day by having loads of fun and eating amazing food at this free event hosted by the Rotary Club of Lions Gate! The festivities will take place at Waterfront Park from noon to 4:00 p.m. and will include an array of local performers, multicultural food, free cupcakes, and on-site entertainment ranging from balloon artists and a fire juggler to bouncy castles and a 24’ high climbing wall, this event is sure to be fun for the whole family!   North Shore Ca ..read more

Summer is a busy time of year on Vancouver’s North Shore. If you’re looking for fun ways to fill out your schedule, look no further than this list! We’ve got plenty of summer festivals, farmer’s markets, outdoor music, water activities, world-class attractions, foodie finds, and outdoor adventures to help create your summer bucket list. 1. Enjoy the sights and sounds of summer at Lonsdale Quay. Stop by the market for a picnic or an ice cream and enjoy it outside with views of Downtown Vancouver and the boats in the Burrard Inlet. 2. Water slides are an essential part of summer and we’ve got a ..read more

From May 26 – June 1, Vancouver’s North Shore will be celebrating National Tourism Week along with dozens of communities across BC. Tourism Week aligns tourism organizations, businesses, and other partners from across the country and around BC over a common vision: a tourism sector unencumbered by policies and recognized for its contribution to the Canadian economy. In 2017, tourism generated over 18.4 billion in annual revenue for the province, employed 138k people and welcomed over 24 million tourists to British Columbia. Tourism not only enriches the local economy but enhances the North Sho ..read more

Snow is thawing on the mountains, cherry blossoms are in bloom and the milder weather is starting the fire in your belly to get outside and be active again. Luckily, you will find a number of spring hikes on Vancouver’s North Shore that will let you get your fix of stunning views and a great workout. Here are some of our suggestions for hikes that are free from snow* to try this spring. 1. Capilano Pacific Trail PC: @charlottegoestravelling   The Capilano Pacific Trail follows the Capilano River from the ocean at Ambleside Beach up to the beautiful Cleveland Dam. During the four hour hike ..read more

  There are oodles of fun family-friendly events happening across Vancouver’s North Shore this Easter long weekend! Hop on over for these eight fun events happening this Easter weekend! 1. Park Royal Easter Hop Scavenger Hunt Crack the Easter bunny’s riddles at Park Royal and you could be walking away with prizes from Wholefoods, Indigo, DavidsTea and more! Park Royal April 19-22   2. Southern Straits Race For half a century, the Easter weekend has marked the date of one of the largest events for Pacific Northwest sailing – The Southern Straits Classic Race. Watch the race in a family friendl ..read more