Coho Challenge Virtual Run/Walk: Sept 13 to Oct 12, 2020. Complete 5km, 10km or 14km to raise funds for protection of local rivers and streams, and preservation of salmon

The 2017 Vans Hi-Standard Snow Series, an international all-ages contest inviting snowboarders to showcase true style and expression in an exciting open-jam format, is coming to Mt. Seymour on March 11th. Vans Hi-Standard Snow Series World Tour at Mt Seymour The Vans Hi-Standard global series will be touring across the US, Canada, Switzerland, Korea, and […]

Ambleside Live and Rock 101 have announced the complete lineup for the Rock the Park music festival that is scheduled for August 18th to 20th at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver. Rock the Park Join this three-day classic rock celebration by the sea this summer with the following acts: Friday, August 18, 2017 6:00pm Harlequin […]

Hollyburn to Fromme, The Needles to The Lions, our rugged North Shore mountains provide recreation and stunning views all throughout the year. In winter, they give the city a snowy-white backdrop, even when it’s 15C in February, and they remind us how close to the vast wilderness our city lies. Thanks to those who shared […]

The Lions are to Vancouver what the Matterhorn is to Switzerland. They are the two most iconic peaks in the Vancouver area, sitting atop the North Shore mountains at 5,400 ft (West Lion) and 5,269 ft (East Lion). The Lions are also known as Ch’ich’iyúy Elxwíkn by the Squamish First Nation, which translates to Twin […]

Recipes, local history, vibrant photography, and information about some of the best proprietors in the area all converge in the recently-released North Shore Foodie book by Brad Hill. These pages aim to add a story to your dinner and will convince you that “knowledge is flavour”. The North Shore Foodie Recipe Book is a showcase […]

10 Wondrous Images of Lynn Canyon – Photos of Lynn Creek and Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver

Today’s collection of photographs from the City of Vancouver Archives is in honour of the quasquicentennial of one of our region’s most recognizable and popular tourist attractions. The Capilano Suspension Bridge, almost as old as the City of Vancouver itself, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. 1905: Archives# Br P59.1 & 1920s: Archives# CVA […]

Grouse Mountain is the Peak of Christmas in Vancouver with mountain-top ice skating, skiing, Santa’s reindeer and other snowy adventures with sweeping views high above the city. Photo credit: mountainhiker on Flickr A fire crackling in the outdoor pit, the scraping of skate blades on the ice, fresh powder falling from the sky, and the […]

For decades the North Shore mountains have been a playground for locals and visitors, especially during ski season. Grouse Mountain had one of the first double chairlifts in the world when it was constructed in 1949, Mount Seymour has been enjoyed since 1938, and Mount Strachan & Black Mountain make up the popular Cypress Mountain […]