Archive of posts tagged "north shore"

Vans Hi-Standard Snow Series World Tour at Mt Seymour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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Rock the Park: Classic Rock Festival at Ambleside

by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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12 Photos That Show How Awesome The North Shore Mountains Are in Winter

by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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Photos of The Lions from Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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