North Vancouver

Vancouver’s North Shore is a vibrant destination where local and Indigenous culture come to life. Explore the unique charm of our neighborhoods with outdoor summer concerts in Dundarave, Deep Cove, Lynn Valley, and Edgemont Village—an experience for the everyone to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the region at the Squamish Nation’s annual Pow Wow or the Tsleil-Waututh Read more...

Visitors to Lynn Headwaters Regional Park are familiar with the BC Mills House Museum, which has sat near the entrance to the park since 1995, but how many know its history? Built in 1908, the two-bedroom house was originally located on East 1st Street in North Vancouver. Local historian and author Eve Lazarus recently delved into the building’s past and shares Read more...

Stuart Browning, glass artist, specializes in the creation of original leaded stained glass windows, etched art pieces and wall dividers for churches, homes and commercial buildings. Traditional techniques are used which include etching, sandblasting and carving. Stuart is skilled at incorporating his designs into residential and commercial renovations.   Read more...

Griffin Art Projects (GAP) is a non-profit art residency and gallery located in North Vancouver devoted to supporting artists in the production of new work through its residency program, and in creating new research on contemporary Canadian and international art, artists and art collections from around the world in its exhibition program. GAP is a non-collecting institution that has quickly Read more...

Founded in 1979, the Inuit Gallery has been dedicated to promoting Inuit, Northwest Coast Indigenous and Canadian art. The gallery is known for presenting groundbreaking exhibitions, participating in international art fairs and placing works in major museum and private collections worldwide. The gallery features sculpture and graphics by established, senior artists as well as new art works by the talented Read more...

Igniting curious minds through powerful stories of North Vancouver. MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, operated by the North Vancouver Museum and Archives, is a shared partner agency of the City and District of North Vancouver. MONOVA operates both the Museum of North Vancouver in The Shipyards and the Archives of North Vancouver located in Lynn Valley. In addition to the Read more...

There are endless amount of options for visitors to the North Shore. From hiking and biking, to shopping and eating, you will find your perfect itinerary whether you are travelling as a family, for a romantic weekend, or coming to enjoy our outdoor activities. Our local businesses need your support now more than ever to continue to breathe life into Read more...

Delve into a little history at our museums and find out all about us, who we are, where we’ve come from, and where we’re going. BC Mills House MONOVA West Vancouver Art Museum Read more...

The North Shore Spirit Trail is an ambitious effort by the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver, and the Squamish and Tsleil Waututh First Nations to create a continuous greenway across the entire North Shore. Eventually, you will be able to hike, bike, or rollerblade from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay on the continuous path. Read more...

On the North Shore, you will find two First Nations communities the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations who provide the chance to gain insight into their ancient cultures with tours, storytelling, galleries, and Indigenous activities and experiences. Híwus Feasthouse Kia’palano Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival Mr. Bannock Read more...

North Vancouver’s public art program works to create, program and maintain public works of art that are free and accessible to everyone. Each piece is an original, one-of-a-kind work that creatively reflects North Vancouver’s unique culture, heritage and natural environment. A distinctive cultural asset, public art provides a deep-rooted sense of place and serves as an artistic legacy for future generations. With more Read more...

Grounded in photography, The Polygon Gallery creates space to challenge how we see the world. Since opening its doors in 2017, this West Coast architectural marvel has presented the work of thousands of artists, from international stars to the country’s most exciting emerging talent. Admission to The Polygon is always by donation, courtesy of BMO Financial Group The Polygon Gallery Read more...

A short stay here, stays with you forever. This is the chance to explore closer to home. To become a tourist in your own backyard. On Vancouver’s North Shore, a weekend stay can easily include the region’s top attractions, wild and natural experiences. and city visits with downtown Vancouver just a 12 minute Seabus ride away. A short ferry ride Read more...