2025 COMMUNITY CULTURAL FEST
West Vancouver
A celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make up West Vancouver, the Community Cultural Fest is a unique opportunity to create connections and strengthen our community.
In 2025, the two-day festival invited thousands of residents and visitors to Ambleside Park to experience the diverse cultural backgrounds of those living, working, and playing in West Vancouver. Through food, art, music, dance, games, and interactive cultural pavilions, attendees honoured our community’s rich heritage and vibrant future.
This shared experience was made possible thanks to the commitment of our sponsors and partners, whose support ensures that the festival continues to thrive as an engaging and inclusive celebration for all.
ATTENDEES 30,000
VOLUNTEER HOURS CONTRIBUTED 735
3 CULTURAL PAVILIONS STAGES 19 CULTURAL PERFORMANCES 48 KIDS’ ZONE AND GAMES FOOD VENDORS 13
FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE AND LAYOUT
AMBLESIDEBEACH
ARGYLE AVENUE
STAGE
CULTURAL PAVILIONS: STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
In 2025, the Community Cultural Fest hosted a record 19 Cultural Pavilions, created by West Vancouver residents, community groups, and local businesses.
Each pavilion brought heritage to life through food, art, music, games, and storytelling. Visitors experienced traditions from around the globe and connected through culture. These vibrant spaces became the heart of the festival, fostering meaningful exchanges and cross-cultural understanding.
This unique experience was made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, who helped create an environment where cultures could shine and our community could come together.
CHINA PAVILION
FEATURED PAVILIONS
ARMENIA
DANCE, MUSIC, AND MANUSCRIPTS
HONG KONG
CHINA COLOMBIA
LANTERNS, TAI CHI AND STREET FOOD
CUMBIA, COFFEE, AND CUISINE
INDIA IRAN
ARTS, CRAFTS AND DIM SUM HENNA, BHANGRA AND YOGA
KOREA
GAMES, DALGONA AND KOREAN FLAVOURS
PARKS CANADA
HERITAGE, WILDLIFE AND INTERACTIVE GAMES
ROMANIA
DANCE, CRAFTS AND FOLK ART
TAIWAN
ARTS, GAMES AND LANTERNS
WALES
MUSIC, HERITAGE AND INTERACTIVE GAMES
DANCE, MUSIC, AND HANDICRAFTS
LATIN AMERICA PALESTINE
DANCE, CRAFTS AND CARNIVAL MASKS
PERU
DANCE, MUSIC AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS
EMBROIDERY, DANCE AND TRADITIONAL FOOD
POLAND
MUSIC, CRAFTS AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES
SLOVENIA SOUTH AFRICA
FOLKLORE, CRAFTS AND CULTURE
FOOD, CRAFTS AND CULTURAL JOURNEY
UKRAINE VIETNAM
DANCE, EMBROIDERY AND FOLK ART
FOOD, CRAFTS AND CULTURAL GAMES
UKRAINE PAVILION
PERFORMING ARTS: THREE STAGES AND COUNTLESS PERFORMANCES
The Festival came alive with music and dance across three stages. From professional artists to student ensembles, performances showcased our community’s talent and cultural diversity. These moments were brought to life through the invaluable commitment of our sponsors.
MAIN STAGE
The Main Stage featured live music inspired by traditions from around the world. Performances included Sambacouver, Bakara Band, and Empanadas Ilegales, bringing rhythm and energy to the festival.
CULTURAL DANCE STAGE
Sponsored by ML Emporio, this stage celebrated dance traditions from around the world. Audiences enjoyed performances including Scottish, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Mozaico Flamenco, and Tomoe Kai Traditional Japanese Dance.
PERFORMANCE STAGE
Students from West Vancouver Schools’ elementary and secondary school music programs shared their love of music with attendees. This stage featured bands of various sizes and musical genres, as well as choir performances.
KIDS’ ZONE:
A FAVOURITE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Sponsored by Park Royal, the Kids’ Zone was designed for families to explore, learn, and play together. Highlights included carnival games, circus activities, arts and crafts, and interactive programs from local sports and non-profit organizations. A zipline added extra excitement, making this area a favourite for children and families throughout the festival.
CARNIVAL GAMES
CIRCUS-STYLE PERFORMANCES AND ACTIVITIES
A space for families, a celebration for all ages.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND FLAVOURS: TASTES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Food is at the heart of every celebration, and the festival brought authentic flavours from around the world to Ambleside Park. From Korean street food and Polish specialties to Mexican treats and more, our international food vendors created a delicious journey for festival-goers.
With the International Bar, supported by Toby’s Liquor Stores, guests also enjoyed local beers, wines, and cocktails while taking in the live performances.
FRESH POKE BOWLS TRADITIONAL POLISH DISHES
CHILANGO MANGO
ALOHA POKE
BABA’S HOUSE BIG CITY BANNOCK
SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION:
CELEBRATING CULTURE, PROTECTING OUR FUTURE
The festival was very successful and significantly busier and better attended than last year, while still demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. In partnership with Green Chair Recycling, the festival implemented zero-waste guidelines for vendors and pavilions, supported by dedicated recycling and compost stations across the site.
A bike valet service encouraged attendees to choose greener transportation, making Ambleside Park a place where community and sustainability came together.
GREEN CHAIR RECYCLING STATIONS
MARKETING IMPACT AND MEDIA REACH: SHARING YOUR BRAND WITH OUR COMMUNITY
2025 Cultural Fest achieved strong visibility across digital, social, and traditional media. With over one million of impressions and engaged audiences both online and offline, the festival provided sponsors with valuable exposure and meaningful brand impact.
SOCIAL MEDIA
82K PAGE REACH 69K DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK
DIGITAL
35K EVENT LISTING UNIQUE USERS REACHED
41K
DIGITAL DISPLAY ADS IMPRESSIONS
42K FESTIVAL WEBPAGE VIEWS
COMMUNITY AND LOCAL MEDIA
10,000+
POSTCARDS WITH SPONSOR LOGOS DELIVERED TO WEST VANCOUVER HOUSEHOLDS
57,000+
NEWSPAPER AD AND EDITORIAL REACH
1M+
MARKETING CAMPAIGN REACH
BROADCAST MEDIA
1,661,000
RADIO + TV ADS AVERAGE WEEKLY REACH
As West Vancouver continues to grow and evolve, so does the Community Cultural Fest. Ambleside Park came alive in 2025 with the colours, sounds, and flavours of the world. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, partners, artists, pavilion organizers, volunteers, vendors, and attendees for making this year’s festival possible. We look forward to celebrating together again in 2026.
MEDIA SPONSORS
ACTIVATION SPONSORS
