Lower Lonsdale
Brimming with festivals and events
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Lower Lonsdale offers a blend of natural beauty, a thriving brewery and food scene, and rich cultural experiences.
1985
The Lonsdale Quay Market opens, bringing together retail shops and food stalls on the waterfront.
Lower Lonsdale is a vibrant area with art galleries and lively events. Find the Inuit Gallery, renowned for its collection of Indigenous art, the North Shore Museum, and the cherished Polygon Gallery. The Shipyards pulsates with a constant stream of markets, festivals like the popular Brewhalla craft beer event, and even open-air cinema screenings, ensuring there's always something exciting to discover.
In 2014, North Van city council announced plans to repurpose the shipyards.
The Lonsdale Quay boasts over 80 fresh food shops, while The Shipyards District offers a world-class art gallery and stage, along with peaceful waterfront seating. It also includes an open-air community hub with a waterpark in summer and skating rink in the winter, perfect for crisp evenings under the stars.
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Satisfy your every food craving
Try the luscious maple-iced donuts and juicy fried chicken sandwich. Savour a seafood platter filled with buttery oysters, lobster, and mussels while taking in sweeping water views. Hit the market for a creamy take-home vegan roasted garlic and potato soup.
A must-visit playground on the water
Rent bikes for a breathtaking seawall ride connecting to the Spirit Trail, which goes all the way to Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver. Catch live music, a beer garden, and festive crowds at the Shipyards Night Market. And don’t miss the vast art gallery with some of the top touring shows in North America.
Enjoy comfortable, scenery-rich hotels
Take in the vast water views and shimmering lights of the city skyline at night. Stay close to the SeaBus with easy, 12-minute access to downtown Vancouver and just a short drive to Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Lynn Canyon Park. Enjoy the ultimate West Coast experience on the North Shore.
Unwind and browse for unique finds
Delve into a local wine shop offering a smartly curated selection of BC’s best grapes. Visit the art gallery gift shop with artful handmade buys that can only be found here. Shop distinctive boutiques with small-batch goods, where welcoming owners highly encourage browsing.
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