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Best patios in North and West Vancouver
01. Jun. 18.Enjoy that beautiful food, beer and wine while basking in glorious sunshine or huddle up at night around a fire pit. Let patio season commence!
Here are our top North Shore patios:
1. Earls Ambleside
The new kid on the block is offering a lot in terms of patio eating! Earls, one of British Columbia’s most popular restaurant chains has now opened their new location in Ambleside, and when dining on the patio you won’t need to leave your seat to watch the waves! Address: 1375 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver Website: earls.ca
2. Arms Reach Bistro
Arms Reach Bistro in Deep Cove is not only an award-winning restaurant, but the owner of an award-winning patio too! OpenTable awarded them as having one of the best outdoor dining restaurants in the whole of Canada due to its beautiful views over the cove.
Address: 4390 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver
Website: armsreachbistro.com
3. Tap & Barrel Shipyards
Tap & Barrel Shipyards is the chain’s flagship location and is located in the heart of the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood. The location recently opened a renovated 240 seat patio that also holds B.C.’s first year-round outdoor bar! The space offers a first of its kind full-service outdoor bar, featuring an impressive 52 taps of B.C. craft brews, cider, and wine. Visit year-round to enjoy sunny patio drinks or gather around their fire pit. Address: 3 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver Website: tapandbarrel.com
4. Pier 7
Pier 7 is renowned for their spectacular patio looking over the Burrard Inlet. The restaurant is a romantic date spot serving fresh seafood with some of the best views of Downtown Vancouver.
Address: 25 Wallace Mews Road, North Vancouver
Website: pierseven.ca
5. Altitudes Bistro
This patio involves a bit more effort, as it is located on top of a mountain, but these views are going to be worth it! Located within the Grouse Mountain Resort, you need to take the skyride up to the top to reach the casual dining fare and relaxed outdoor atmosphere at Altitudes.
Address: Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver
Website: grousemountain.com
february, 2019
17nov(nov 17)10:00 am10mar(mar 10)5:00 pmKevin Schmidt: Reckless
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A new art installation by Kevin Schmidt entitled “Reckless” wraps the exterior of The Polygon Gallery, produced in collaboration with the Burrard Arts Foundation. Blinking, coloured lights are
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A new art installation by Kevin Schmidt entitled “Reckless” wraps the exterior of The Polygon Gallery, produced in collaboration with the Burrard Arts Foundation. Blinking, coloured lights are timed to a soundtrack composed by Schmidt, based on an album by former North Vancouver resident Bryan Adams.
The work is on view from 4-11pm daily.
Image credit: Robert Stefanowicz, 2018
Time
November 17 (Saturday) 10:00 am - March 10 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
Polygon Gallery
101 Carrie Cates Court North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4
08febAll Day28aprA Handful of Dust: from the Cosmic to the Domestic
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By David Campany a Handful of Dust: from the Cosmic to the Domestic offers a rare opportunity to view a remarkable diversity of photographs from the last 100
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By David Campany
a Handful of Dust: from the Cosmic to the Domestic offers a rare opportunity to view a remarkable diversity of photographs from the last 100 years, that examines dust and debris as an indicator of time, action, and consequence of the 20th century. Featuring more than 30 artists and photographers, including John Divola, Marcel Duchamp, Walker Evans, Mona Kuhn, Man Ray, Gerhard Richter, Sophie Ristelhueber, Aaron Siskind, Shomei Tomatsu, Jeff Wall, and Nick Waplington alongside magazine spreads, press photos, postcards, and film clips.
Image: Photographer unknown, The Library of Holland House Library, Kensington, London, after air raid, 1940
Time
February 8 (Friday) - April 28 (Sunday)
Location
Polygon Gallery
101 Carrie Cates Court North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4
15febAll Day18Cypress Mountain Family Day Weekend
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There's tons of family fun at Cypress Mountain on Family Day Weekend. Schedule to be announced but families can expect
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Time
february 15 (Friday) - 18 (Monday)
Location
Cypress Mountain
16febAll Day18Capilano Suspension Bridge Family Day Offer
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Come join us at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park this Family Day weekend, February 16, 17 & 18. Venture across the suspension bridge, take part in the Kids’ Rainforest
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Come join us at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park this Family Day weekend, February 16, 17 & 18. Venture across the suspension bridge, take part in the Kids’ Rainforest Explorer Program and explore the rainforest canopy from a squirrel’s eye view on Treetops Adventure. Feeling adventurous? Wander over to Cliffwalk for an awe-inducing cliffside journey complete with breathtaking views.
This weekend only, BC residents receive a family annual pass valid for two adults and one or two children (6-16 years) for the price of $99* plus GST.
*Price also available for Non-BC residents. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
Open daily 9am to 5pm, rain or shine!
Time
february 16 (Saturday) - 18 (Monday)
Location
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
16febAll Day18marFamily Day Weekend on Mt Seymour
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A family that skis together is awesome together! To celebrate BC Family Day, children 12 and under with a maximum of two children per Adult who has purchased a full price
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A family that skis together is awesome together!
To celebrate BC Family Day, children 12 and under with a maximum of two children per Adult who has purchased a full price adult lift ticket, can enjoy a complimentary lift ticket after 2:30pm all Family Day Weekend, Feb 16, 17 & 18.
Terms & Conditions
- Available from 2:30pm onwards on Feb 16, 17 & 18.
- The child/children must be present at the ticket window at the time of purchase.
- Maximum of two children per adult who has purchased a full price lift ticket.
- Children must be accompanied at all times with an adult who has purchased an adult area pass.
- This offer is not available for season pass holders.
- Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount, including Liftopia
- Does not include rental equipment.
- No discounts or refunds will be given for lesson or camps.
- Does not include tubing but they can toboggan if they are wearing an area pass.
- Children must be 12 or under.
- If the purchaser does not have proof of age for the child it is at the discretion of Guest Experience.
- Children will still be required to wear a valid area pass.
- Non-transferable and no cash alternative.
- This offer is only available in person at the time of purchase from Guest Experience and for that day only.
Time
February 16 (Saturday) - March 18 (Monday)
Location
Mt Seymour
1700 Mt Seymour Road
18febAll DayFamily Day at Grouse Mountain
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British Columbia’s sixth annual Family Day will be a celebration of quality family fun as well as savings for parents and kids at the Peak of Vancouver. SPECIAL FOR FAMILY DAY •
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British Columbia’s sixth annual Family Day will be a celebration of quality family fun as well as savings for parents and kids at the Peak of Vancouver.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver BC
22febAll Day02marVIMFF North Vancouver
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Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) VIMFF is an annual international 9-day community festival, featuring mountain film screenings, live multimedia presentations, photography exhibitions, workshops, seminars & other special events. We
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Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF)
VIMFF is an annual international 9-day community festival, featuring mountain film screenings, live multimedia presentations, photography exhibitions, workshops, seminars & other special events. We are also a travelling show with awarded films, visiting 50+ communities across Canada, the US, Europe and Asia each year, and offering additional 5-day Speaker Series program every Fall in North Vancouver & Vancouver.
Time
February 22 (Friday) - March 2 (Saturday)
Location
Centennial Theatre
North Vancouver, BC, Canada, North Vancouver, British Columbia
24feb8:00 am1:00 pmSnowshoe Grind Mountain Run
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The Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run is back for its 9th year on Sunday, February 24th! This fun, social event is a great opportunity for snowshoers of all abilities and fitness
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The Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run is back for its 9th year on Sunday, February 24th! This fun, social event is a great opportunity for snowshoers of all abilities and fitness levels to get outside and enjoy the trail, while supporting jack.org. From the seasoned veteran to the first time snowshoer, all are welcome to participate. If you’re looking to test your skills against other active snowshoers, this is a timed race, so come on out to challenge your personal best!
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver BC