METRO Vancouver North1 Magazine (2025)

METRO north VANCOUVER

MAGAZINE

CONTENTS

A City of Villages

West Vancouver

Ambleside Village 21

Bellevue Avenue 26

Dundarave Village 31

Horseshoe Bay 39

Bowen Island 47

Lions Bay 51

North Vancouver

Lower Lonsdale Avenue 57

Upper Lonsdale Avenue 59

Deep Cove 69

Burnaby

Gilmore Skytrain Station 77

Brentwood Skytrain Station 81

The Heights 83

Kensington Square 97

Univercity 103

A City of Villages

West Vancouver

The Cabin Community on Hollyburn Ridge 37

Bowen Island History 49

My Greek Barber’s Diary 53

North Vancouver

Loblaw’s City Market 62

Grouse Mountain 66

Indian Arm 73

Burnaby

The Life & Times of the Legendary Mr. D 78

The Amazing Brentwood 80

Univercity: The community at Simon Fraser 106

The Rise & Fall of Canadian Airlines 109

Salt Wonder

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What is Salt Therapy?

Salt therapy (Halotherapy) has been proved to be an alternative and natural treatment method for a large number of ailments in the recent past and is an ancient technique of treatment. The usage of salt cave alternative/natural therapy has been growing steadily. As every individual cannot afford to go to the natural salt caves and treat themselves, we have brought the Salt Caves to North Vancouver BC. Innovations and recent techniques in reproducing the natural environment of salt caves have made this possible. We have imported tones of Himalayan salt and built this unique and relaxing environment for you.

Salt Therapy is a natural therapeutic method based on speleotherapy, which is prolonged exposure to the specific microclimate of salt caves and salt mines. Salt aerosol plays an important role in the relief of health problems and is used for patients with respiratory disease. Salt therapy is 100% natural, safe and drug-free, providing effective long-term relief. It can be used as a complementary treatment to prescribed medications or a sole natural treatment.

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Salt Therapy (Halotherapy) – Alternative Natural Therapy For Allergies, Skin And Respiratory Illnesses

Salt Therapy / Halotherapy involves a series of sessions in a man-made salt cave / room which reproduces the unique microclimate found in a natural salt cave and salt mine. Studies done in East Europe, where this therapy has its roots, show a 90% success rate with children under the age of 7 in reducing dependence on medication and relieving symptoms and 70% success rate for adults.

Salt Therapy / Halotherapy is a 100% safe, drug-free, non-invasive and can be used as a complementary treatment or as a sole treatment. Consult your doctor and ask if it can complement the treatment of your respiratory condition.

NORTHSIDE SUBURBAN NEIGHBOURHOODS

WINTER 2024

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Best, Christopher Van North Guide

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Neighbourhood Guides 1038 East 63rd Avenue

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Welcome to Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods north of the Fraser River: West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Burnaby. The guide is for both locals and visitors alike and always proves useful to new Vancouverites as well.

We inform you of the places where the locals shop. The hidden gems and secret places only we know about and now you will as well. Try a summer boat ride up the Indian Arm.

Things are changing rapidly all over Metro Vancouver. The neighbourhoods are buzzing with activity and new developments and of course great local history.

We believe in visibility. If you don’t know about something how can you support it. Did you know the youth band movment started in Vancouver in 1933? By the sixties wonderful music programs were developing in our local high schools that continued on to this day. We want to tell you about them in a segment we call Musical Moments.

Having been born and raised in Vancouver, I feel qualified to pass on what I remember from my youth about our great city. Read about local heritage and the people who were and are a part of this amazing legacy.

Take this guide with you and travel the hoods. Get out and explore the neighbourhoods of Metro Vancouver. You will not be disappointed.

Christopher Best

Ambleside Park and the 15 block long West Vancouver Seawall are popular spots for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Whytecliff Park is regarded as one of the best scuba diving spots in Western Canada. The District also has many other small parks, as well as Lighthouse Park at Point Atkinson, which contains some old-growth forest and has with views of Vancouver from downtown to Point Grey and is the boundary-point between English Bay and the Strait of Georgia.

West Vancouver has several public recreation facilities including an 18-hole par 3 golf course, a pool, an ice rink, basketball and tennis courts, skateboard parks and numerous public parks. The new West Vancouver Community Centre (or WVCC) has been rebuilt and opened Spring 2009. West Vancouver is also home to Cypress Provincial Park with mountain biking trails and a large ski and snowboard facility, which served as one of the venues for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Rosalinda Voth - Macdonalds Realty

Vancouver

Not all real estate companies are the same. At Macdonald Realty, we are always striving to set a higher standard for real estate practices. Better service, better systems—better everything. We are doing it one REALTOR® at a time—with careful hiring, intensive training, and seasoned management support in all offices. Macdonald Realty is bringing agents over to our way of doing business: helping people go through one of the biggest and most expensive transitions in their lives more smoothly, and with more information, with less stress, and more ease.

These are not just words in a mission statement hung on a wall somewhere. This is what we actually do—over and over again. That’s why, once you’ve worked with a Macdonald Realty agent, the next time you go through one of those big life transitions, you won’t want to do it without us. Our clients keep calling us back. They send their friends, and then, twenty years later, they send their grown up kids to us. That’s who we strive to be: the agents you’ll send your kids to, the agents you are excited to tell your friends to call, the agents you can rely on.

EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS

Beautiful Beach Community Below the Mountains

Ambleside lies on the waterfront and most of its shops line the streets of Bellevue and the main street of Marine Drive. There are lots of cafes, restaurants, clothing, boutique and specialty food stores. Walking through Ambleside is truly a treat and the beach is only a half block away. A great place to watch the Alaskan cruise ships sailing during summer and the carol ships during Christmas. Ambleside is the first community you encounter on Marine Drive just west of the Lions Gate Bridge. Visit the waterfront parks and the old ferry ticket office which used to sell tickets to pas-

sengers going to and coming from Vancouver before the bridge was built. Above Ambleside is the British Properties which was built by the CPR in the 1940s and the reason for building the bridge.

Ambleside Village

Embracing the harmony of Peruvian and Japanese cultures while incorporating the bounty of the West Coast

Ancora’s cuisine manifesto is hinged on sustainable seafood, while sourcing local and international ingredients, and draws inspiration from its Pacific Northwest surroundings. Understanding the city’s dining evolution has inspired Ancora to create a menu that accommodates all of its diners’ culinary desires, combining flavours and techniques which embrace several diverse cultures in a modern, yet approachable setting.

In envisioning the design and décor of Ancora Ambleside, Vancouver’s SmartDesign Group migrated the same coastalinspired, serene-yet-sophisticated style of the original location by using a palette of neutral colours and touches of light wood to embrace and reflect the warmth of the city’s waterfront. The design team also incorporated a theatre-like open kitchen and bar that invites guests to engage with the chef and sommelier teams and showcases the space’s sweeping panoramic views via high ceilings and windows.

Come and be pampered by our professional Stylists and Estheticians. La Rouge Hair and Spa West Vancouver is where you want to be!

One of the trendiest salons and spas in West Vancouver. Whether you come to unwind and pamper yourself with our wonderful organic skincare line “Eminance”. http://www.larougehairandspa.ca/

you will surely feel right at home at La Rouge hair and spa.

La Rouge Hair and Spa offers comfort with its lofty Renaissance, ambiance and intimate atmosphere. Nelly is an award winning hair styl-

ist with fantastic taste and a personality that lights up the room.

Earls - West Coast modern meets California beach.

Outdoor dining

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Indoor Dining

· Heated outdoor dining

· Healthy options

· Classic cocktails

· Large menu

· Stylish interior

· Hip atmosphere

· Large wine list

C.C.Violin Patisserie & Cafe

We would like to extend a warm welcome to you, our guests, to our Contemporary French Patisserie & Café. Walk through our doors and you’ll discover a warm and relaxing environment filled with the smells of freshly baked cakes and pastries. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to serve you. Drop by for a morning coffee and pastry, come in for a relaxing lunch or business meeting. Invite your friends to meet you for an afternoon dessert and pot of tea. Or simply swing in on your way home and pick up some of our French mousse cakes or tarts and treat your family to an amazing dessert.

Since 2002 Kelly Griffiths and Brian Uhryniuk at LIVING RADIUS Architecture & Interior Design Inc. have been successfully helping home owners go beyond the obvious to createhomes that are the perfect fit for them.We believe that a home is really an extension of the people who inhabit it, inside and out. When you walk into your finished home we want it to feel like the perfect home for you! It’s important to us that our clients and every other team member involved in the realization of the project (consultants, contractors) enjoy the experience of working together. We are fanatical about never cut corners in the service we provide and that is why we’ve developed the “360° Detailed Approach™”.

Da Vinci’s Home opened its doors in West Vancouver in 1996 and has evolved from a small giftware store into a beautiful home décor and accessories boutique. Our services include:

* In-store home décor consultation

* Gorgeous custom framing and Elegant gift wrapping

Our store offerings reflect a highly desirable blend of the traditional and the contemporary with touches of exotic chic.

We invite you to visit our dynamic West Vancouver store often to browse our ever changing collections.

Miraas Restaurant (Persian)

I warmly invite you to a journey through the enchanting flavours of Persia right here in West Vancouver. Born from a passion for authentic Persian cuisine and a dream to share it, Miraas is a labour of love, a place where traditional recipes and modern culinary artistry meet. Our doors opened with a promise to offer meals and experiences—a place where every dish tells a story of heritage and exquisite taste. From succulent kebabs to aromatic rice, our menu is a testament to the rich culinary traditions of Iran. Join us at Miraas, where every visit celebrates the culture and exceptional flavours. Welcome to our story, welcome to Miraas.

Romantique Lingerie is West Vancouver’s finest lingerie and swimwear boutique, specializing in the world’s most elegant and luxurious name brands. It’s been owned and run by mother-daughter team Lin and Sasha Rockwell for over 25 years ago. They started it because they themselves had difficulty finding beautiful bras and lingerie that fit, and so they started Romantique Lingerie as a small corner within their women’s clothing store phoenix. It proved so successful that it’s since outgrown several locations, and has settled into one of the most picturesque settings near Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver. Romantique started in the corner of phoenix and we kept trying to keep it small. Now it’s outgrown the clothing store!

Fred’s Restaurant bills itself as both a modern Italian restaurant and a wine bar and is located just across the street from the beach at 1467 Bellevue Avenue.

Opened in early May, Fred’s offers hand-made pasta and “hearth-fired” pizza with a focus on family-style share plates.

Think smoked marinated olives, prosciutto e farinata, cacio e pepe, and chicory salads. The dishes here are ingredient-focused and uncomplicated, instead relying on Italian techniques and flavours in a new school way.

Imagine owning a unique and precious work of art handcrafted just for you. That’s what Stittgen’s award-winning designers and goldsmiths deliver - with style and quality that are second to none.

Stittgen Fine Jewelry... when you are ready for the extraordinary. Over the years we have built a reputation for consistently superior quality and exceptional customer service offered in a relaxed, comfortable setting. We have earned the trust of our discerning clients by offering a rare combination of uncompromising craftsmanship, unique awardwinning designs, client- focused staff and value. It is the last quality, value, that makes this combination rare.

Ambleside

La Crema

In the summer, if you get to the pier before 6:00 PM, you can see the cruise ships go by. They’re quite close, so you can make out a lot of details. Also, around 4:30 PM the Royal Hudson Steam Train chugs by. Kids love standing by the track and waving to the people on board. If your kids get bored John Lawson Park (west of pier) and Ambleside Beach (east of pier) are minutes away. What I like most of all though is at dusk when the dock lamps go on. The soft lights glimmer on the water, the air is warm, and you’re fishing--need I say more.www.findfamilyfun.com

Jennie Frizzo

Quaint Village On The Water

Located in West Vancouver, B.C. on Marine Drive, Dundarave is home to antiques, art galleries, coffee houses, patio restaurants, services, specialty food & wine stores and over 20 retail boutiques. Stroll the seawall or simply relax on the beach. Come discover, experience and enjoy Dundarave Village.

The paved walkway that runs along the ocean from Ambleside to Dundarave provides scenic views of Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park and Vancouver’s harbour.

Enjoy the walking trails along the rocky ocean coast of West Vancouver. The park contains the last stand of old growth forest in the area and Point Atkinson Lighthouse. BELOW: www.martineboreantiques.com

Dundarave

temper chocolate & pastry

Community based pastry shop/cafe, specializing in European pastries, cakes and chocolates. We are located in the the heart of Dundarave in West Vancouver at 2409 Marine Drive.

Bar Olo

Life is Better With Pasta

Discover the casual charm of our Italian restaurant in West Vancouver. Indulge in delicious, comforting Italian dishes in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

FRONT COVER:

Beach House

Beach House in West Vancouver has been completely transformed. From the design of our heritage-designated space to the seafood-centric food menu and curated wine list, everything has been reimagined for a truly West Coast dining experience.

Beach House’s food and drink menus take inspiration from all along the West Coast. Our rotating seafood-centric menu brings fresh, bright flavours and the most in-season local ingredients to the forefront of each dish. Taking particular influence from tours around Southern California, Culinary Development chefs David Wong and Hamid Salimian have thoughtfully blended West Coast dishes with the region’s prominent cultural cuisines. Together with our new extensive martini menu and a reinvigorated wine list that includes all of your favourites – plus an introduction to undiscovered gems –

Sebastian & Co.

Sebastian takes his inspiration from the artisan butcher shops of Europe and South America. His passion for food and fine meats is clear the moment you step into his shop. He takes great pains to prepare immaculately frenched racks of lamb, beautifully tied standing rib roasts, and perfect dry-aged steaks that taste even better than they look. With his chef’s background, he is happy to offer cooking tips or suggest different ways to prepare your favorite cuts of meat. To speak with Sebastian, please call him at the shop at 604-925-1636 or feel free to drop him an email at Sebastian@SebastianAndCo.ca

Behnaz Toossi is a one way stop for high-end and worldly fashion, as well as complimentary in-store personal style consulting service offered by its owner.

With years of experience as a fashion designer and image consultant under her belt, Behnaz has a unique sense of individual style and elegance. She has applied her experience and skills by assisting high profile clientele and celebrities in high-end boutiques such as: Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. With 25 years of solid experience in the fashion industry, her design and styling sensibilities are truly international. This is a result of time spent studying, working, and living in Asia, Europe & North America.

The Red Lion Bar and Grill has authentic stained glass from Ireland, and Prairie Pacific Pubs, who did the amazing millwork, says it’s the best one they’ve built in North America.

Situated in affluent Dundarave, West Vancouver, it is still a place for everyone, offering warm atmosphere, a beautiful setting, several cozy fireplaces for the winter, coutesy pool table, and bringing the best of West Coast and authentic pub food & experience from across the pond to West Vancouver. Come discover the Red Lion today and experience all it has to offer.

Casa Mia Cucina

Classic housemade pastas and rustic pizzas influenced by our favourite regions of Italy.

Mercato

Pop into our Italian market for a selection of pantry items to take home to your kitchen. Soon, you’ll be able to take home fresh products like handmade pasta, pizza dough and pasta sauces. Follow us to stay updated on our mercato.

Italian gelato now in Dundarave

Now open Wednesday through Sunday from 12pm-8pm. Serving Italian gelato, gelato cakes, gelato sandwiches, milkshakes, coffee and more!

Sunny patio out back!

Dundarave

Dundarave Village was once a sleepy residential outpost to Vancouver. Before the Lions Gate Bridge was built people would row over to their summer cottages. The word Dundarave comes from a Gaelic word having reference to a ‘two-oared boat’. The village was named in the early 1900’s after Dundarave Castle in Scotland, the ancestral home of the Macnaghten Clan, by Professor Russell Macnaghten, a Professor of Greek at the University of B.C.

Dundarave Village is an ideal place for children with its sandy beach and waterfront playground. The historic Dundarave pier and picturesque milelong seawall are enjoyed year round by both tourists and locals alike.

Lucie Ingoldby - Macdonald Realty

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Hollyburn Ski Camp (1927 - 1945) “The Oscar Pearson Era” (L-R) Oscar Pearson and Buddy Barker with bear at the Hollyburn Ski Camp, June 17, 1928 (Buddy Barker aka Win Oliver collection, HHS archives)

The Cabin Community On Hollyburn Ridge

Cabin building on Hollyburn Ridge became a popular pastime in the late 1920’s after the Hollyburn Ski Camp/Lodge opened in January, 1927. Typically, a group of young people would decide to build a cabin, look for a suitable site close to fresh water and building supplies in the form of flume boards or trees, and then go about building their ‘home on the Ridge’. Lacking skills, many learned through trial and error. Sharing knowledge gained from experience was quite common between cabin groups. In this way, a strong sense of community developed.

By 1931, over 200 cabins had been built which caused much concern in the District of West Vancouver. In 1932, Scotty Finlayson, with the approval of the cabin owners on the Ridge, was appointed Park Ranger by the district. Scotty approved sites for cabin building, selected the trees that could be used for construction, collected the annual fees for the leased lots, dealt with ‘domesticated’ bears, and patrolled creeks that supplied West Vancouver with water - all for a monthly salary of $25.00. So began the long and sometimes difficult relationship between the Hollyburn cabin owners and the District of West Vancouver.

Dundarave

In 1973, concerned about the future of their heritage cabins and a cherished way of life, cabin owners formed the Hollyburn Ridge Association. Its objectives were to:

1. Protect and preserve the Hollyburn cabin area;

2. Promote the recreational use and public access to the Hollyburn Ridge area;

3. Negotiate with all levels of government to encourage and promote the aims and objectives of the Hollyburn Ridge Association.

The Hollyburn Ridge Association’s policy of negotiation rather than confrontation has proved effective, and (for now at least), the threats to the viability of the cabin community have been allayed. While the cabins on Grouse and Seymour have now disappeared, Hollyburn has endured, the only community in the Lower Mainland to do so.

Catherine Rockandel, 2006 President of the Hollyburn Ridge Association, speculates on reasons. “Firstly, there were more of them to start with, there was amore active community, so they were more well maintained, and there was strong local and vocal leadership that advocated for their survival and continues to do so through the Hollyburn Ridge Association. . . You often see one community able to organize while another cannot. The biggest reason is the amount of social capital or trust, collaboration through volunteerism and organized community events, individual leadership, etc. Hollyburn was a community.”

Hollyburn Heritage Society www.hollyburnheritage.ca

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Hollyburn Ski Lodge (1946-1984)

“The Burfield Family Era”

Skaters on First lake circa 1955

(Burfield family collection, HHS archives)

CatchAFerryToTheSunshineCoast

The highway ends and ferry travel begins for those heading to Bowen Island, the Sunshine Coast and Nanaimo. Home to about 1,000 residents, Horseshoe Bay is actually part of a much larger municipality: the District of West Vancouver,

one of Canada’s wealthiest residential communities. Horseshoe Bay’s waterfront fixtures include a ferry terminal with berths for three large ships of the BC Ferries fleet, a marina, shops, restaurants, pubs, and a restful park and playground at the water’s edge. Recreation in the vicinity is more than abundant: boating, kayaking, scuba diving, whale watching, golf and skiing. Grab an ice cream and sit in the park or have lunch at Troll’s Restaurant where the fish and chips are legendary. Visit a First Nation’s Gallery or stay overnight at the local motel just a block from the water. Try our bakery, specialty stores, restaurants and more.

FOOD SERVICE VIEW

Owned by a family… run by a family… serving families… for over 67 years.

You’ve been here before and now it’s time to come again !

trollsrestaurant.com 604-921-7755 info@trollsrestaurant.com

Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe

To get to Horseshoe Bay by car just take the Upper Levels Hwy and turn off at the signs. We are located where the ferry departs and that is part of our attraction. You can also take the lower route along scenic Marine Drive which is like a drive along the Devon coast in England (Tiddley Cove). If you are coming by public transit catch the Horseshoe Bay bus Number 254 on Georgia Street in DOWNTOWN Vancouver in front of the BAY. If you want to get here quickly then catch the EXPRESS bus in the same place.

Welcome! Alexander Homes’ mission is to make the buying and selling of your home as stress free and beneficial to you as possible. We’ll accomplish this through providing you accurate, up-todate market information, skilled analysis and sound advice. We will continue to explore and use new and cutting edge technology to market our listings to get them sold as fast as possible and for the best price. The best interest of our clients is always our primary concern and this results in long-term relationships and regular referrals. If you have any questions or need help with your real estate needs, give us a call or email. We’d love to catch up over coffee near you or at a local cafe near our office.

Thanks,

Robert and Susie Alexander

Flour Bakeshop is a family owned bakery operated by a mother and daughter team. We are located in Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, at 6363 Bruce street. We bake everything in house from scratch using only the finest ingredients. We specialize in custom cakes to suit any occasion including weddings, birthdays and holidays. We bake all our custom cakes to order using the finest ingredients. We offer a variety of sizes and flavours to suite your unique dessert requirement. Cakes sizes can also be combined to create an elegant tiered cake for weddings and other special occasions.

We are also pleased to offer a wide selection of morning pastries, breads, cookies and individual desserts, as well as organic fair trade coffee.

Lalli Loves it! is a small boutique featuring previously loved and vintage clothing and accessories, collectibles, antiques and work by local artists. An unforgettable experience, rewarding curiosity in every corner of this unique shop.

ARCHITECTURE BUILDING

CULTURE INC (ABC) is an award-winning design focused practice that sees its fundamental role as one of reflecting, supporting, uplifting and, in many cases, transforming the cultural context of its clients. To that end, we are committed to a collaborative and integrative process that considers the story of a building, its occupants and their activities as one and integral to the community it represents.

ABC offers a full range of professional architectural services and has offices in West Vancouver, BC and Portland, Oregon. We are licensed to practice in British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, California, and New Zealand. ABC’s expertise encompasses a wide array of building types including cultural, civic, commercial, educational, multi and single-family housing, and hospitality.

Current work includes various projects in Canada, the United States, and the South Pacific. These projects include a new meeting and reception hall facility for the Lubavitch Foundation of British Columbia; a new event center for an award winning winery in southern Oregon; a new spa for a resort in Fiji; and a number of high-end single family residences.

Hoseshoe Bay Hair Design

We are located behind PRESENCE. Drop by for a cut of shampoo. We also offer manicures. Our styles are the latest and our friendly service and smiles are all FREE!

Horseshoe Bay

Wake up on the shores of Howe Sound, bordered by Coastal Mountains, in the shadows of cross-country ski runs. Hire a boat, tackle and crew from the neighbourhood marina; go fishing for breakfast ~ or just sleep-in; sniff out the best coffee around.

Horseshoe Bay’s convenient location makes a perfect base-camp for travelers planning day trips or longer excursions ~ to the West Coast and Gulf Islands, or to more northerly destinations through the interior of BC. Located in scenic Horseshoe Bay Village, the Horseshoe Bay Motel is affordable and conveniently located. It is close to all attractions; world famous Whister is only 90 minutes away and the Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Island is at your door step. Horseshoe Bay is a gateway to both Vancouver and the wonders of Vancouver Island including Victoria and Tofino.

SEWELL’S MARINA

Make your own waves with a Vancouver boat rental! Rent your own 15 foot or 17 foot speed boat and explore the islands and inlets of Howe Sound. Adventure awaits as you leave the dock. Whether you want to go fishing, sight-seeing, or just relax out on the water it can all happen with a rental speedboat. There is plenty of wildlife to photograph, so don’t forget your camera.

Adventure alone or bring your friends along (our 17 foot rental boats hold up to six passengers). You could be at the

charming Bowen Island village of Snug Cove in just 10 minutes. If you really want to get away from it all, go north to Gambier or Anvil Island to the calm blue waters waiting to be discovered. Or visit marine parks that can be reached only by water. www.sewellsmarina.com

Art gallery and gift shop featuring First Nations artists and designers. Northwest Coast Native Art from the coast of British Columbia, and from across Canada. (604) 921-8972 www.spirit-gallery.com

Spirit Gallery

Horseshoe Bay

10 Most Interesting Things To Do

First stop after the Lions Gate Bridge should be the Park Royal Mall. There are two malls, one on each side of Marine Drive and it is a great place for whatever you are looking for!

Ambleside Beach is your next stop. This beach dates back to the 30s and 40s and has always been a popular destination for Vancouverites.

Dundarave Village is located a little further along Marine Drive and it as well is a quaint older community, a favourite of Vancouverites for decades.

At Lighthouse Park there is a great hike out to Point Atkinson. The park is located still further along past Dundarave Village.

The drive out to Horseshoe Bay is a great drive along Marine Drive. You can visit Tiddley Cove and see Capilano Golf Course along the way. Horseshoe Bay is a must see! This favorite spot for Vancouverites is quaint and beautiful. Catch the ferry to Bowen Island if you have the time. Bowen Island is about a half hour by ferry from Horseshoe Bay. Long a favourite summer retreat for Vancouverites, it has lots of cafes and shops to see.

Whytecliff Park is a playground, picnic spot, swimming beach and has tennis courts in a large park. With rugged coastline and spectacular

views Whytecliff Park is now famous for underwater diving. Whistler is North America’s premier skiing and sports destination. The official alpine skiing venue of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler is located just north of Vancouver and is about a1.5 hour drive from Dundarave Village. Cypress Mountain is a popular cross country skiing and snowshoeing area and snowtubing. It hosted the freestyle skiing and snowboard events of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Artists Colony Twenty Minutes From Horseshoe Bay

Bowen Island is a small island across from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. It takes only 20 minutes to get there by ferry. Around Snug Cove is a 600 acre park called Crippen Park, so there’s a lot to explore. A nice easy walk is to the pretty

Bridal Veil Falls and fish ladder (about 10 minutes), or on to Killarney Lake about a 45 minute walk from Snug Cove. About three thousand artists, daily commuters, writers and happy retirees live on Bowen’s 52 sq. kilometers. The ferry pulls into aptly named Snug Harbour, with its historic Union Steamship Company store, its Regional Park information site, and its commercial centre. Stroll the harbour and see artisans in summer. The Pier has good eateries as well.

Bowen Island Pub

Welcome to Doc’s Restaurant & Pub. We are located on Bowen Island, a short distance from Vancouver in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Bowen Island has a long history as a holiday resort destination.

A name closely associated with that history is the Union Steamship Company of British Columbia. In the early 1900’s holiday excursionists boarded luxury passenger ships headed for the ‘Happy Isle.’ Their day could be spent at large company picnics, walking the trails around Deep Bay or Killarney Lake or taking a dip in the cool clear waters of Howe Sound. The evenings could be spent dancing at the Dance Pavilion or just enjoying the company of friends. Some stayed the weekend in one of nearly 200 cottages owned by the Union Steamship Company. You can capture a bit of the magic of times past with a visit to our quaint resort.

You can walk the same trails that have been traveled for almost a century, or sleep in one of two original Union Steamship cabins.

A visit to Doc Morgan’s Restaurant & Pub will give you a taste of the history of the island.

Union Steamship Marine Resort

Bowen Island History

In the first half of the 20th century, life on Bowen was dominated by a resort operated by the Terminal Steamship Company (1900 - 1920) and the Union Steamship Company (1920 - 1962). These companies provided steamer sevice to Vancouver, and the Horseshoe Bay - Bowen Island Ferry began in 1921. When the Union Steamship resort closed in the 1960s the island returned to a quiet period of slow growth. In the 1940s and 1950s, the artists’ colony called Lieben[6] was a retreat for many famous Canadian authors, artists, and intellectuals including Earle Birney, Alice Munro, Dorothy Livesay, Margaret Laurence, A.J.M. Smith, Jack Shadbolt, Eric Nicol and Malcolm Lowry, who finished his last book, October Ferry to Gabriola, there. It is now a National Historic Site of Canada. In the 1980s, real estate pressures in Vancouver accelerated growth on Bowen and currently the local economy is largely dependent on commuters who work on the mainland in Greater Vancouver. Prior to becoming a municipality, Bowen Island was part of the Sunshine Coast Regional District, made up of small communities and municipalities. However, in the 1980s the island transferred to the Greater Vancouver Regional District after a campaign organized by developers and realtors. A campaign to make the island an autonomous municipality was successful after two referendum attempts.

Bowen Island

The Island has several small businesses including marinas, cafes, gift shops, grocery stores, a pharmacy, restaurants, garden and flower shops, a building supply shop and a Chamber of Commerce. In June 2007, First Credit Union, a full-service bank, opened its doors in Snug Cove. There is also a North Shore Credit Union automated banking machine. Groceries are available at the Snug Cove General Store and the Ruddy Potato Whole Foods Market. Shops are concentrated around Snug Cove and, further into the island, Artisan Square. There are also several restaurants, including The Snug, Miksa, and Tuscany. Bowen Island has a high proportion of artists and artisans, and the Bowen Island Pub on Trunk Road regularly features live music.There is also a 2,746 metre (3,003 yard) 130 Slope rated 9-hole golf course.

Rent a kayak and paddle around Snug Cove or venture around the island. Bowen Island Sea Kayaking, on the ferry dock at Snug Cove, 604-947-9266 (info@bowenislandkayaking.com)

SpectacularViewsOfTheOceanAndTheGulf

Nestled at the base of the Coast Mountain Range is the small seaside village of Lions Bay, located on the shoreline of Howe Sound on Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway. Surrounded by majestic mountains, with spectacular views of the ocean and the Gulf Islands, Lions Bay offers dozens of mountain hiking trails, sandy

beaches at Porteau Cove, several golf courses north of Lions Bay, and worldclass skiing at Whistler Blackcomb. Once a cottage community for Vancouver residents, the community of Lions Bay has numerous writers, artists and musicians, and offers visitors a marina, a small cafe, a general store, and an art gallery. Photo: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca

Lions

Bay Art Gallery

FURRY CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Located on Howe Sound, an inlet that stretches north from Vancouver, Furry Creek treats visitors to beautiful fjord-like vistas with steep mountains rising straight from the water’s edge, and pristine, thickly forested islands off shore.

Furry Creek Golf & Country Club is situated just south of Britannia Beach, an historic copper mining community and Squamish, the ‘Outdoor Recreation Capital’ of British Columbia. Another 45 minutes past Squamish is Whistler, the world-renowned resort destination. www.furrycreek.ca

Furry Creek Golf & Country Club

Shipyard District 57 Upper Lonsdale 59 Deep Cove 69

LonsdaleQuayMarketandBoutiqueShopping

Lonsdale Quay Market is just a short ride on the seabus from Downtown Vancouver. Visit the boutiques and enjoy the selection of foods the market has to offer. Just outside the market you can wander around the old Burrard Shipyards buildings and see the old with the new. It is now a major tourist attraction for North Vancouver. Don’t miss the Night Market through September. Over on Lonsdale

Avenue you can stroll the different boutiques and restaurants both on Lonsdale and also on the side streets of First, Second and Third. West of the Quay is a waterside park. Buy lunch at the Quay and eat out at the park on a fabulous sunny day. Lonsdale Quay Market is great for bulk products, fresh seafood, to snack on an oyster or visit the food court.

Lonsdale Quay Market & Shops

Discover one of Vancouver’s most popular destinations. This multilevel complex is home to over 90 shops & services. Lonsdale Quay Market boasts a fabulous fresh Market, beautiful boutique shops, international cuisine to eat-in or take -out, a play area for kids and specialty kid’s only shops, a first class Hotel and always an exciting atmosphere.

Butter Lane Bake Shop starts baking before the sun rises each day to ensure that every batch is as fresh as possible before it gets to you. They’re dedicated to kick-starting your morning with warm muffins, buttery biscuits and a cup of hot premium tea coffee! Butter Lane prides themselves on their boutique atmosphere and personalized customer service.

Our mission is to provide Vancouver with delicious and beautiful sweet treats and custom cakes for any occasion, baked fresh daily and using only the best ingredients. Be sure to stop by early in the day to get your treats right out of the oven!

Favourite Gifts

Open:

Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Delivery

Now available to downtown Vancouver and surrounding areas!

Basilico is a delicious fresh pasta vendor. They also serve salad, dressings, sauces, cheese herbs and butters, dips and spices! Stop by today to browse their incredible selection.

Shipyards Coffee Proudly serving our Shipyard District community for over 15 years. Come & enjoy in-house freshly baked cookies, croissants, and the best coffee on the North Shore.

Favourite Gifts I was looking for a particular shirt so started calling around. The store was closed so I sent a PM, Rodion got back to me first thing the next am. He had exactly what I wanted and was happy to hold the shirt until I was able to get there the next day.

Rodion is a gem, even nicer in person (didn’t think it was possible). Such a happy, pleasant person who made me so happy! I’ll be going back to the store tomorrow to ask Rodion to help me find a birthday gift. Can’t wait, I know it will be another fantastic and easy shopping experience!!!

JOY hair studio is the first salon created with a purely philanthropic intent. Since changing ownership in 2014, the mission continues! Profits are shared with many charities and donations given to local fundraising initiatives. The team also provides complimentary services at many North Vancouver elementary school fairs, plans their own charitable events and donates products and services to those in need.

Co-Owners, Tara Main and Savannah Falk have been styling hair on the North Shore (combined) for 40+ years. Together they have proven to be industry leaders, attracting the best in talent when it comes to their team members and navigating business with success thorough some very challenging times.

The JOY team is extremely globally focused, choosing to sell all locally manufactured and/or natural products and to be a Green Circle Salon (which makes it possible to recycle almost 100% of the salon waste including foils, chemicals, organics and all paper/plastic). The hair gathered is sent to the Alouette Correctional Centre in Maple Ridge, where the women construct “hair mats” used to clean up oil spills.

JOY is the salon in which you can leave feeling as great as you look, knowing you are assisting in our efforts to make the World a happier and healthier place. We welcome new clients to spend some time with us!

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Affectionately Referred To As ‘LOLO”

It is affectionately referred to as ‘LoLo’ by the locals. Located at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue it also includes The Shipyard District. the Shipyards District in Lower Lonsdale has quickly become a hub of independent shops, restaurants, specialty food stores and more. Only a 12-minute Seabus ride away from Downtown Vancouver, there’s plenty of things to see and do while exploring this communityfocused neighbourhood.

A visit to Lonsdale Quay Market is a must. Outside of the Quay, venture out to “restaurant row” on Lonsdale Avenue, where you’ll come across five side-by-side restaurants with expanded patios. You’ll find well-crafted food and drinks, from Italian, Greek to classic comfort food, “restaurant row” will please any appetite.

For unique and local shopping, head over to Lower Lonsdale’s commercial district, a district that takes up four blocks along Lonsdale Avenue.

Helicon Books is the new home of two old-hand booksellers with years of experience around the world.

We sell wide yet carefully curated selections of literary fiction, short stories, poetry, essay collections, history books, travel and nature writing, belles lettres, and coffee-table tomes - we value literary merit and beautiful production.

Our services include (but are not limited to) book-club hosting and recommendations, bespoke library-building, gift subscriptions, and wedding registries.

The Diane’s Lingerie team is passionate about providing first-class bra fittings and gorgeous merchandise in a welcoming and relaxed store environment. We’ve been lifting breasts, spirits and self-esteem for 40 years!

“Finding the ideal bra for every one of our customers is a cornerstone component of our philosophy at Diane’s Lingerie, but this is not our only objective.

New Civic Plaza Is Magnificent

Shopping on Upper Lonsdale reaches from 21st down to 13th Avenue. There is a big London Drugs at 21st and across the street New Apple Farm Market, Puccini’s Deli and Persia Foods. Between 20th and 19th visit Tequila Cocina and-

Amir Bakery. On the SE corner of 19th is the Vanak Market, Meat & Deli. The Loblaws City Market is at 17th as is Shishlik Grill House and Rosemary Rock Salt. Try their to die for Rugolachs. They come in raisin, apricot, almond, chocolate, strawberry and raspberry. Caposhie Ladies Wear is sown the block. The venerable McNews is still located at 15th and Jack Lonsdale’s Public House on 14th. Mythos Taverna has moved down to 3rd avenue near Lonsdale. There is also a Chipotle and a Bravo Cuccina.

GREEK TAVERNA

Lonsdale Avenue

Persia Foods

We opened our first store in 1996. Through a lot of hard work, perseverance and good luck, we have grown. We now operate 7 stores, with extensive importing and private labelling, exporting, coffee roasting, and soon, online grocery deliveries!

We still believe that there is no substitute for hard work, and our goal is the same - to provide our customers with great products at affordable prices, with humble and honest customer service.

With increased buying power, we’re able to work with our manufacturers and suppliers to bring in products that make sense for our customers. We’re really excited to continue to partner with local and global companies to bring you the best BC and the World have to offer.

Alberello - Flour, salt, water and yeast— that’s it! Perfect Neapolitan Pizza Dough Neapolitan pizza, or pizza Napolatena, is a type of pizza originated in Naples, Italy. It is made from simple and fresh ingredients: basic dough, raw tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil--no fancy toppings here. At giardino, we use garden fresh ingredients that are responsibly sourced and prepared. An authentic Neapolitan pizza is made with highly refined Italian type 0 or 00 wheat flour, Neapolitan or fresh yeast, water, and salt. The dough must be kneaded by hand or with a low-speed mixer and formed by hand, without the help of a rolling pin. Antico Molino Caputo makes the world’s best pizzaflour and that’s why we only use Caputo 00 flour in our pizza dough.

Blue Sky Clothing Co.

The owner / designer Marilyn Robinson believes in helping women to feel comfortable and beautiful without compromising the earth. The process of making the garments is good to the environment and good to all the people involved every step of the way.

We have two small manufacturing groups. One in Bali, Indonesia where we handmake the fabrics with our own designs with the help of the talented batik artists. In Bali most of the sewing is done in home, with the sewers working the hours of their own choosing. The second is in Sichuan province.

We at 5 Petal Nail Spa are committed to providing high customer satisfation by offering excellent customer service, quality products and creating an enjoyable atmosphere.

Appointments are recommended and walk-ins are always welcome. As consideration, please allow 24 hour notice for any changes or cancellations.

Gift certificates are the ideal gift for any occasion. Our certificates are available on any monetary value or for specific services and are valid for up to one year. Mon thru Sat 9:30 to 6, Sun 12 - 5.

BELOW: Loblaw’s City Market

Dr. McKay and his team at I.Q. Dental have been providing high quality dental care at a great value in a warm and caring environment for patients on the North Shore and Lower Mainland since 1975.

I.Q. Dental is a modern facility and completely up to date with the latest technology in digital x-rays, Cerec crowns and bridges in one appointment, implants, family and cosmetic dentistry, root canals, oral surgery, preventative services and orthodontics, including Invisalign. Invisalign has recognized Dr. McKay as a preferred provider and we are now the #1 general practice offering Invisalign services in North Vancouver.

We welcome new patients and referrals into our family practice.

Caposhie

The idea of Caposhie came about when Howard and his wife expressed their frustration with the retail options available to couple during this next phase of their lives, becoming all to familiar with the phrase “I am not my mother!” They weren’t ready to start shopping at the “Talbots” of the world but they couldn’t quite fit into the likes of the “Aritzia” type retail spots. After countless meetings and a focus group filled with like minded boomers, the duo realized that boomers today are redefining “middle age”. They quickly decided to acknowledge this powerful and changing consumer group.

Lonsdale

Loblaws City Market

Located at 1650 Lonsdale Avenue, this 40,000 square foot store, based on the design of the popular Loblaws® store at Maple Leaf Gardens* in Toronto offers customers the convenience of a wide-ranging food store with quick and easy grab-and-go meals. With a focus on fresh local product, customers will be amazed by the 12 foot cheese wall featuring local BC cheeses, locally produced bakery items and more than 100 organic products in the produce department.

Loblaws CityMarket™ is a banner store under Loblaw Companies Limited, a subsidiary of George Weston Limited, Canada’s largest food retailer and a leading provider of drugstore, general merchandise and financial products and services. Loblaws CityMarket™ grocery store delivers an exceptional shopping experience through knowledgeable and engaging colleagues, unmatched fresh offerings, and innovative, high quality products at a fair value. Among the stores’ diverse offerings are a wall of cheese with varying varieties, an assortment of seafood, organic produce, and fresh local bakery items. Customers shopping at Loblaws CityMarket™ stores will be able to find Canada’s strongest control (private) label program, including President’s Choice®, no name® and Joe Fresh® brands. Loblaws CityMarket™ empowers Canadians to make nutritious food choices by providing a complimentary in-store dietitian, and a faster, easier way to make nutritious food choices through the impartial nutrition navigation program

Guiding Stars®. In addition, the Company makes available to consumers President’s Choice Financial® services and offers the PC® points and PC Plus™ loyalty program.

Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain is one of the North Shore Mountains of the Pacific Ranges in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Exceeding 1,200 m (4,000 feet) in altitude at its peak, is the site of an alpine ski area in the winter season overlooking Greater Vancouver with four chairlifts facilitating 26 runs. In the summer, the mountain features lumberjack shows and a 2.9 km (1.8 mi.) hiking trail known as the Grouse Grind. Year-round operations include a 100-seat mountaintop theatre and a wildlife refuge. Public access to the mountain top is by a Swiss Garaventa aerial tramway, or the Grouse Grind hiking trail.

The above photo shows Grouse Mountain from Lonsdale Avenue in the Upper Lonsdale neighbourhood. The clear patch at the top is known as the cut and has been for decades the favorite run on Grouse for multitudes of Vancouver skiers.

Fourteenth Avenue and Lonsdale is a very active corner. Across from the TD Canada Trust is the civic centre and library. Going east on fourteenth avenue brings you to several interesting stores. Try Casa Nova for fine coffee, Better Bakes n Eats for wonderful baked bread and Mother’s Smoothies and Juice Bar, alittle further along. There is a good butcher/meat market located there as well. IQ Dental, Dr. Terry McKay is located here upstairs. Back on the opposite corner of Lonsdale you might have a look at Ocean Wellness, located upstairs.

Handsworth Secondary School

A Brief Director’s History:

The band program at Handsworth was started by Mildred Twiss in the 1960s. Then, Joe Berarducci taught music at Handsworth from about September 1969 to June 1971. Brian G’Froerer joined Joe in 1970. Bob Rankin arrived in 1971 when Joe went on leave. When Brian left to join the Vancouver Symphony french horn section in 1974, Joe Berarducci returned to the school and taught alongside Bob Rankin. Bob taught music at Handsworth from September 1971 to June 1975 when he was appointed District Coordinator of Music. In those four years the Handsworth music program increased greatly. David McConchie was band director in the ‘75 – 76 school year. In ‘76 Bob Rebagliati took over the program and built it up into a power house band program until he retired in 2004. In 1994 Peter van Ooyen joined the team as Director of Orchestras. Peter remained through 2010. Keith Woodward worked with Bob for 20 years and remained for another 10 after Bob retired. David Bradshaw took over from Keith and runs the program to this day.

Two books have been compiled on the Handsworth Music program and they are available at: www.warfleetpress.com See page 116 in this guide.

When Bob Rebagliati took over the program in September 1976 he built it into a championship program through 2004. One of the first things Bob did was establish a Parent’s Committee BPAC. Pat Nicholson was the Chair. Her sons Bruce and Neil were both in the band. Bruce Nicholson has gone on to be a fine bass trombone player in Big Bands around Vancouver. Bob continued a senior jazz band and started a junior jazz band. He also ran guitar classes and a vocal jazz group. In the 1978-9 school year Bob’s concert band with only 27 players placed first in the Kiwanis Festival. “When you only have 27 members everyone has to play like a soloist. There is no place to hide. They were great kids,” Bob told me. Bob borrowed a catch phrase from a mentor in Kelowna KSS, Brian Todd: EXCELLENCE DEMANDS DEDICATION! Bob always strived for a culture of excellence.

In 1979 his senior jazz band took first place at the New West Jazz Festival and then he took them to the Nationals in Vancouver where they got a special award for excellence. It was a small big band with only 13 players but they were all stars!

Renee Rosnes, Norm Fischer, Terry Madsen, Tom Colclough. Good improvisers! Bob has a recording of that band. He started recording his bands on a regular basis starting in 1981. Over the 28 years Bob spent at Handsworth his bands made many trips including to: Whitehorse, the Saskatoon International Band Festival. [At the Saskatoon Festival Lynn Skinner one of the judges came up to him and invited his band to be guests at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Idaho the coming year. Bob knew half the band would be graduating so unfortunately they didn’t make the gig.] Excerpts from Book 1 on the Handsworth Music Program now available.

Better Bakes and Eats serves the needs and tastes of families. We are a 25 year old bakery with experienced and skillful bakers and staff. You will find over 28 different kinds of bread, pastries, cookies, bars and buns, as well as a deli. Everything is fresh! Rye, Pumpernickel, Sunflower Rye, 8 Grain, Artisan, Alpain, Foccacia, Potato Flax, Potato Onion, Egg Bread, Golden Flax, Corn, Walnut Raisin. We also have sugar-free breads. Once a month we bake sugar and salt FREE bread with whole wheat. We also have fresh olive bread and a variety of fresh cookies as well as European and Turkish bread. No preservatives, highest quality, lowest prices!

Better Bakes n Eats

Affectionately Referred To As ‘the cove’

It is affectionately referred to as ‘the cove’ by the locals. Located at the foot of Mount Seymour, the cove faces due east, fronting on to Indian Arm, itself a branch of Burrard Inlet, which forms Vancouver’s inner harbour. The area is the

traditional territory of the Tsleil-Waututh and Sḵwxwú7mesh, the indigenous, of the Coast Salish First Nations. Deep Cove is 13 kilometres (8 miles) from downtown Vancouver. Poet and novelist Malcolm Lowry and his wife Margerie lived on and off in a squatters shack from 1940 to 1954 here in what is now Cates Park. Lowry won the Governor General’s Award for his novel Under the Volcano.

10 Most Interesting Things To Do

Take a ride over on the seabus from Downtown Vancouver to the Lonsdale Quay. Spend an afternoon at the market and browse the boutiques and eateries.

Stroll up Lower Lonsdale Avenue and visit the shops on Lonsdale and the side streets. See the new development taking place alongside heritage buildings which are well preserved. Hop on a bus up to Upper Lonsdale. Stroll more shops and visit the eateries. Be sure to look behind you at the view of Vancouver and the harbour. Grouse Mountain is not far away and you can take the gondola up to the top for the most scenic vista available in the lower mainland. In winter you can go skiing.

To the east is Seymour Mountain. You can drive up Seymour and see more great views. These mountains have remained virtually untouched since time immortal.

Be sure not to miss the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver’s oldest tourist attraction built in 1889. Watch First Nations carvers at work and walk the bridge for a truly westcoast experience.

Visit the Capilano Fish Hatchery designed to restore the dwindling stocks of Coho salmon and Steelhead trout. The Hatchery produces over 1 million Coho, up to 2.5 million Chinook and 10,000-20,000 Steelhead every year.

After crossing the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, experience a magnificent Rain Forest Walk in Capilano Canyon with captivating views of the Canyon below.

If you like shopping in big malls, Capilano Mall is located west of Lonsdale on Marine Drive. If the mall alone is not large enough for you, there is a Walmart attached. One of the nicest places to visit in the summer on the north shore is Deep Cove. This picturesque waterway nestled in by the mountains has lots of parks to sit and eat a lunch and enjoy the view.

Try kayaking!

Indian Arm

Indian Arm is a salt-water fjord that extends about 20 km (12 mi) north from Burrard Inlet. There are no crossings, and road access is limited to the communities on the southern portion of the arm. The steep mountain slopes are so impassable that most have seen no development, despite the proximity to a major city. Indian River, marked by a small dock at the north end of the arm, can be reached by boat from Deep Cove or by a logging road from Squamish.

Gilmore Skytrain Station 77

Brentwood Skytrain Station 81

Burnaby Heights 83

Kensington Square 97

Univercity 103

The Life & Times of the Legendary

The Soup Meister’s Nephew

For nearly 27 years executive chef Ralf Dauns a.k.a the “Soup Meister”, was a staple of the North Vancouver community.

He was featured in the DailyHive as the “Best Soup in Vancouver” in 2021: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bestsoup-vancouver and won the North Shore News Reader Choice Awards for “Best Meal Under $10” in 2016 and 2017.

Sadly, Uncle Ralf passed away just before Christmas of 2022.

Meet Evan

Our most popular soups are:

(the nephew)

Evan was born in the small, Southern Ontario farm town of Harrow. Growing up, Evan would often help his Grandma in the kitchen prepare meals for his mother and two sisters. Cooking turned into a passion that Evan continues to display through elaborate meals and dishes at home.

Evan has spent time in a commercial kitchen, has a background in Military Operations and Business Management and is beyond excited to take on this new endeavour.

He currently lives in North Vancouver with his fiancée Karleen, who grew up on the North Shore.

Italian Wedding

Seafood Chowder

Mulligatawny

Boston Clam Chowder

Thai Shimp Curry

Sicilian Connection

Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato

Spicy Vegetarian Split Pea

Homestyle Chicken Noodle

Beef Barley

Carrot Ginger Orange

Tomato Basil Mushroom

Cream of Chicken with Spinach

Roasted Garlic Potato with Smoked Salmon

Lots of Stores & Services On A Nice Street

Just before you arrive at the Gilmore Skytrain Station, when coming from downtown, you pass over a Home Depot. Several new condo developments have given rise to a nice shopping district below which includes a Starbucks, a Taco del Mar, Trinity Salon & Spa, Kita Sushi and the Total Therapy Rehab & Wellness Centre. In the next block you will discover the Dawson Dental Group,

Group, a Quizno Sub, an Extreme Pita, a Peoples Pharmacy and across the street the showroom of C&E Building Products. If you venture up to the Lougheed Highway there is a White Spot restaurant. Further south on Gilmore past the Home Depot on the right there is also a Dicks Lumber. Stop by and check it all out!

Our experienced team of professionals deliver safe and effective services in a friendly and supportive environment. Our staff is comprised of Registered Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Clinical Counsellors, Naturopathic Doctors, and Certified Yoga Instructors. www.totaltherapy.ca 4162 Dawson Street, 604 437 9355

Gilmore Skytrain Station

28-ACRES OF AMAZING

The Brentwood redevelopment plan envisions a signature destination with an urban feel that will support sustainable lifestyles where people can shop, work, live and play. It will house 1.3 million square feet of retail, 500,000 square feet of office and high-rise residential towers. As a mixed-use, transit-oriented city core, the new Brentwood will be a preferred shopping, leisure and entertainment destination for the region, and an attractive home for residents and businesses with the introduction of new residential and commercial office opportunities. This pedestrian friendly, enclosed and open air retail and residential community has started to unfold, with construction now commenced.

Brentwood TWO residential homes NOW SELLING at the Presentaton Centre and 3 Show Homes, open daily from noon to 5pm. Prices start from $299,900. www.theamazing brentwood.com

BRENTWOOD SKYTRAIN STATION

Brentwood Town Centre

Brentwood Town Centre (most often referred to as Brentwood Mall) is a shopping mall in Burnaby, British Columbia. It is located in North Burnaby, at the intersection of Willingdon Avenue and the Lougheed Highway, approximately 1.5 kilometres from Vancouver city limits. Its characteristic white domes and peaks were designed to imitate the snow-capped North Shore Mountains in the background. A short walk west is Madison Centre where there is a Save On Foods, Shark Club, Winners, a Cactus Club and a Staples located back out on the street. Brentwood is undergoing redevelopment and when completed will look like this below. Lots to see!

The skytrain station can be seen at lower right in the photo and the characteristic domed roof of the original Town Centre in the middle top of the photo will be retained

Brentwood Skytrain Station

Brentwood Town Centre fits your family! Home to 110 stores and services including Zellers, Sears and London Drugs. Brentwood has been voted Burnaby’s Most Convenient Shopping Centre once again in 2007.

The shopping centre is conveniently located at the corner of Lougheed Hwy and Willingdon Avenue. Also travel to Brentwood Town Centre by bus and have covered passage to the shopping centre from the Brentwood Skytrain Station.

Located at Willingdon Avenue and Lougheed Highway in north Burnaby. Just 3km east of Vancouver, Brentwood Town Centre is easily accessed by car from Highway 1.

BRENTWOOD

Burnaby Heights A Unique Neighbourhood

Willingdon Heights is a neighbourhood in Burnaby. It is named after a major Burnaby thoroughfare Willingdon Avenue, connecting North Burnaby with Kingsway and the Metrotown area in the south. The Heights as it is called by locals,

runs along Hastings Street from Willingdon to Boundary and is home to a unique and varied collection of businesses. There are several great bakeries and deli’s, a great musical instrument store that still repairs instruments. A Safeway and lots of small stores to keep you busy. This neighbourhood reminds me the most of the Vancouver of old, where everyone shopped in their own quaint little area before the malls and big box stores arrived.

Family owned and operated neighbourhood Bakery and Deli. 35 years in the HEIGHTS.We do it the Portugese way!

Gossip & Co is Burnaby Height’s newest tanning and hair studio! Focused on creating a comfortable experience to our guests, the Gossip Girls are here to exceed your hair styling expectations. Need a tan? Hop into one of our three late model tanning beds. Need a massage? We’ve got those too! Call us at 604.298.1838, and we’ll do our best to accomodate your needs. We look forward to gossiping with you soon!

Elisa, the proud owner of Gossip&Co. has over 13 years experience in the industry. She is Joico colour certified, and regularly attends hair competitions and training seminars to keep up to date on techniques for colours and styles.

Posh Pantry

The Posh Pantry kitchen offers cooking classes like no other. With only room for 10 guests you are part of a supper club of sorts, making new friends and learning new recipes together. Most of the adult classes are demonstration so you can relax, learn, sample, and enjoy your wine. All the kids and teen classes are hands-on, teaching them skills to last a lifetime. Class menus are regional including French, Chinese and Mexican to date nights including Seafood and Beef Wellingtons. Sign up for a cooking class today and have an unforgettable experience. Everyone is welcome at Posh Pantry.

Stan’s Pizza Joint

Stan has been making world class pizzas at this Burnaby location for the last thirteen years. We’re still making the same great pizza but now we’ve added restaurant seating, big screen HDTV’s and licensed bar with a great atmosphere. We will be showing all the Canuck games! With game day special pricing on our Joint Pilsner, just $3 a pint or $11.95 a pitcher. Keep up with all the action by using our complimentary Wireless Internet Connection

We offer pick-up and delivery service. Dine-in and watch your favorite game.

Caffe Divano is a local, independent cafe serving 49th Parallel Coffee and homemade baked goods that are made from scratch by us in our kitchen.

From whole bean to bulk teas, we offer a variety of merchandise including our new Divano water bottles. We are pleased to display the work of local artists in our cafes. Currently we have the work of Jeremy Saunders, local photographer, on the walls on our Burnaby & Port Moody cafe. We began as Cornerstone Café & Catering on the corner of Pinetree & Burlington. In 2008, Caffe Divano opens its doors in the Klahanie neighbourhood in Port Moody.

Adele Rae Florists

We offer traditional, creative and high style floral arrangements to suit all occasions. You can be confident that our award-winning designers will create a design that will take your breath away. We offer premium quality fresh flowers, foliages, plants and designs combined with quick, efficient and friendly service to all our customers.

Voted “The Best in Burnaby” each year from 2000 to 2012.

Adele-Rae Florist is a 2nd generation, family owned and operated business. We have been delivering flowers in Burnaby, Vancouver and many surrounding Lower Mainland areas from our Burnaby location for almost 50 years.

Heights Yoga & Wellness

Heights Yoga and Wellness is a community of passionate students united by the love of yoga. The company was formed by four yogis from all walks of life. We offer classes for all levels, whether you are a beginner or need more challenge. We have the Earth room and the Sky room upstairs both with Infrared panels offering Hatha, Flow and Yin classes.

Final Draft Cabinetry

Final Draft Cabinetry is a new addition to the bustling Burnaby Heights shopping district. We’re new to the neighbourhood, but we’ve got over 25 years experience in the home improvement industry. We design, manufacture, and install custom cabinetry to the residential and commercial market, all over the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, and Okanagan.

Our cabinetry is entirely custom; we design and build every component as required for each unique project using the best raw materials and high quality hardware. Kitchens, vanities, closets, wine rooms - we can design and build any type of millwork or cabinetry that you require. Modern and sleek, timeless traditional, casual country, or whatever your style may be, we invite you to come by our showroom and discuss the possibilities. Together we can design exactly what you envision for your home.

Quotes are complimentary, and our prices are very competitive.

Final Draft Cabinetry

T: 604-200-7343

4533 Hastings Street www.finaldraftcabinetry.com

Burnaby, BC V5C 2K3

mark@finaldraftcabinetry.com

Headed by Norm Brown, CLC (Certified Lighting Consultant) along with our ALS (American Lighting Specialists) and two of the largest showrooms in BC Norburn has been the destination lighting store in Western Canada for over 40 years.

Norburn Lighting and Bath is an industry leader who specializes in both residential and commercial lighting design, installation, and on-going support.

Norburn has two of the largest showrooms in BC. Norburn has been the destination lighting store in Western Canada for over 40 years. Norburn Lighting and Bath has over 5,000 fixtures and accessories to choose from—including many exclusive items not found anywhere else. Because Norburn carries such a large inventory, most items are in-stock. Showroom of the year 2013 WINNER! Residential Lighting Magazine, two years in a row.

Head Waze Hair and Skin Studio has been a cornerstone in North Burnaby on The Heights for more than 20 years. It has been owned and operated by Dee Jacobsen since 1999. Head Waze has always been willing to help out the local community through work experience programs for local high school students or by donating gift certificates for fundraising efforts. Don’t miss Head Waze at Hat’s Off Day when the staff use coloured hair spray to bring out the wild side in the young and the old!! We are located on the corner of Hasting and Ingleton. Across from La Villetta Ristorante. European Facial – $75, Skin analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, massage, mask and rebalancing (approx 1 hr 30 min)

Cafeoca

Bringing a taste of Brazil to Burnaby Heights! Come in for traditional Brazilian snacks, desserts, espresso drinks and more!

Burnaby Heights Chiropractic

We strive to provide all of our clientèle with the same quality of care without reservation. As members of both the BC Chiropractic Association and the BC College of Chiropractors, it is our mission to ensure that everyone we meet gets accessible, ethical, high quality chiropractic treatments in a clean and relaxing environment.

Putting your mind at ease during your appointment is always a priority; we offer as much time as needed in order to address any questions or concerns you may have along the way. Whether we’re treating an acute injury or helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle we are committed to providing the best possible care.

At Cioffi’s Meat Market & Deli our passion for food is contagious. Brothers, Rino and Sergio Cioffi are dedicated to offering customers the highest quality local and European foods while providing outstanding service and prices for over 20 years. We specialize in Italian products that will help make you look like an expert chef to all your friends and family. Cioffi’’s also supplies many of the top restaurants in Vancouver with these same fresh and delicious ingredients. In the Deli you will find an array of fresh cheeses, deli meats, olives, antipasti, olive oils, and dried and fresh pasta, which are just a few of the vast selection of products offered .

Two doors over, our Meat Market is stocked with the highest quality of meats cut fresh to order by our skilled butchers.

NorthburnRx

Helen Tong brings to Northburn Prescriptions over 18 years in the pharmacy industry. Her previous occupation as an Instructor/ Senior Accounts Manager in the Province of BC, she oversees 1500 pharmacies. Duties include teaching, product, marketing, and sales training.

As a Regulated Pharmacy technician; registered and governed by the BC College of Pharmacists, she will bring the best to our patients when it comes to your health with exceptional care and customer service.

The Heights

Metropoli Jewellers is a modern innovative Canadian company that was established in 1987. Over the years we have established strong relationships with our clientele and learned to cater to their unique artistic needs. Our passion stems from our love affair with fine Italian jewellery and art. We offer a range of services from simple jewellery repair to designing a timeless work of art. We offer a variety of services such as custom made jewellery repairs and redesigning. We also offer the following;

* Professional Custom made jewellery and repairs

* Engraving and Appraisal

* Watch Battery and Band replacement. As well as Battery replacement for all FOB apartment keys.

Metropolijewellery@gmail.com

Thanks to our customers, The Valley Bakery is celebrating 56 years!

Valley Bakery’s craftsmen have created a huge selection of baked goods. Come for our legendary European cakes made with whipped creams, buttercreams and custards. You can also enjoy a variety of pastries, petit fours and cookies that are sure sure to delight. And when you are looking for something really nutritious and a delight to eat, try one of our fresh artisan breads. Treat yourself, and stop by our location on The Heights. We are easy to access from anywhere in the Lower Mainland.

We are a scratch bakery that does everything on-site, meaning you won’t find our products anywhere else. And we have the largest selection of baked foods you’re likely to find in any other retail bakery.

Welcome to the Burnaby Neighbourhood House!

The Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a place where families and individuals can come to get support and services; a place where new immigrants become connected and can find information and resources that will help them settle into their new community; where seniors and youth can gather; and where all these groups can come together in activities and events that aim to link generations and cultures and create a stronger community.

There are two Burnaby Neighbourhood Houses, North and South House. North House was established in 2014 and requires a permanent location to house community supportive programs. South House is now located south of the skytrain behind Metrotown’s Metropolis.

OUR MISSION:

Make BURNABY a better place to live GOAL:

Enhance BURNABY lives and strengthen BURNABY communities CHALLENGE

Develop innovative programs & services for BURNABY’S population

Our Programs & Services

Multi-Cultural Dinners and Events

Multi-Lingual Volunteer Programs

English Language Classes

Parent Education and Support

Seniors Social Groups

Adult Literacy Programs

Before and After School Programs

Children and Youth Day Camps

Youth Leadership programs

School-Age Friendship Clubs

Licenced Pre-School Programs

Community Kitchen Program

Family Drop-In Programs

Drop-In Community Support

Neighbourhood Connections

Free Coffee

Volunteer Opportunities

Income Tax Clinics

Legal Advice Clinics

Volunteer Facilitated Activity Groups

Program and Meeting Space

Community Information

Both our neighbourhood houses need more corporate funding through our sponsorship programs. Please support our Diamond Ball Gala. Contact; Antonia Beck 604-431-0400

Diamond Ball Gala

13th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Saturday, February 18, 2017

South

604 431 0400

4460 Beresford Street (behind Metropolis)

North

604 294 5444

4463 Hastings Street (between Kensington Sq. and The Heights)

www.burnabynh.ca

For anyone that collects rock and gem specimens this is the place to go. We also have an excellent selection of lapidary equipment, jewelry making supplies, beads and the list goes on and on. We have a huge selection in store from small fluorite crystals to giant fossils. For rock collectors on the hunt for precious stones to make jewelry, we have what you are looking for. We also offer classes on jewellery making, stone setting, surface techniques, wire wrapping, tension setting, silversmithing, metal clay and beading. Check our website and facebook page for dates.

We received some carved stone pendants in, recently. We have many cute figures available, including eagles, turtles, Buddhas, butterflies, fertility goddesses, frogs, cats, owls, angels and skulls.

We also have books on Rock Hounding Guidebooks, Lapidary (including Faceting), Bench Jewelry, Jewelry Design, Wirewrapping & Beading, Rocks + Minerals, Fossils/ Dinosaurs, Geology, Rocks from Space.

Turquoise

Burnaby’s Best Kept Secret!

This is a realy nice little shopping centre. A new White Spot restaurant has just opened and it adds just the right touch. There are other places to eat as well, a cockney Kings Fish & Chips is located here. Or you can buy some pretty fancy meals from Clancy’s Meat Co. Kensington Wines is a great place to pick up a bottle of local vintage (BC wines). There is an amazing Shoppers Drugs with alot to offer (very big), an optical/opticians, Cobs Bread and even a pet food store for the cats and dogs. Located on Hastings East but not quite all the way to SFU, if you are coming by public transit, get off at Brentwood Station. Take a 154 bus through the suburbs (5 minutes) and you are there. Well worth it!

Kensington Square

We offer compounding services:

Injectables -

Oral -

TopicalSublingualSuppositories -

Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Preservative-free-forms

Capsules, Liquids, Sugar-free-forms, Lactose-freeforms, Dye-free-forms, Flavouring Creams, Gels, Inhalations, Transdermal Gels Suspensions, Solutions, Troches Rectal and Vaginal suppositories, Rectal and Vaginal Enemas

Quick Facts:

- Sterile hypertonic solutions for cystic fibrosis patients available

- Veterinary product COMPOUNDING

- Back-ordered products such as Phenazopyridine can easily be supplied

- Some of our products come with alternate means of dispensing for our patient. We have HRT Topi-Click bottles available (Compounding is done 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)

Why choose compounds over comercially available products? Imagine if your child needs to take medication, but is disgusted with the taste of the large pill. She spits it onto the floor. You toss the dirty pill into the garbage and try again with another pill. The same instance occurs. Was part of the pill absorbed? What do you do now? What if the pill was flavoured and smaller? Imagine how easy it would be for your kid to swallow kid-sized pills. The medicine stays in, they enjoy the taste and you wll not have wasted any of the pills!

Medications are often difficult for a variety of patients to take.Think outside of children: people afraid of needles, the elderly, those with allergies, and even our furry friends at home! Medications on the market can be filled with ingredients causing the patient to reject the medication. Our compounding is accessible for your needs, and can modify medications by extracting certain products like gluten sugar, soy, casein and even dyes. in addition we are able to customize dosages, forms, as well as strengths, so that medications can be taken as both prescribing doctor and patient see fit!

Extra Services for our Customers:

* Free usage of in-house blood pressure monitor

* Free blood pressure and glucose monitoring booklets

* Free lessons on how to use blood glucose meters

6508 E. Hastings St@ Kensington, H:Mon - Sun: 8am - Midnight

T:604.291.0638, ex;34, F:604.291.0122, E:info@sdm214compounding.ca W:www.sdm214compounding.ca, Free delivery for prescription!

Kensington Square

EVERY CHILD DESERVES A HEALTHY SMILE

At SmileTown Dentistry, our speciality is growing healthy smiles. From infant to teen - we’ll keep your children on the right track.

The cheerful and friendly atmosphere at all our Smiletown Dentistry locations is custom-made for children - from a waiting area that keeps the kids entertained, to dentists that encourage parents to actively participate in their children’s dental care.

Above all, you can expect quality care and great customer service from our professional children’s dental team.

METROTOWN PLACE

(Beresford and Tillison behind Metrotown)

At Wink Optometry, the goal is to not only have our clients find the perfect frame, but to come out actually knowing what they purchased. A lot of the time, consumers will be pushed into making a purchase they don’t fully understand but because of fancy lingo and a convincing sales person, they buy things without knowing what it really was. At Wink it’s all about helping our clients make educated purchases so they know what they’re buying and why they’re spending their money – and of course to make sure the client comes out with a snazzy new look. Everything starts with understanding the eyes and how they function as a whole so Dr. Natasha will explain what’s going on with patients’ prescriptions and go through preventative measures to ensure that all the eyes that come through Wink will see for many years to come.

Metrotown

We don’t call ourselves the Family Dental Centre without good reason! At Kensington Square Dental, we believe that a child should establish a dental home no later than at one year old. This will allow our dentists to check on the progress of their emerging baby teeth as well as establish proper oral hygiene habits so that hopefully your child can have a cavity-free childhood. Dr. Ivan Jin has been practising in Burnaby for the past 10 years.

ASustainableCommunityAtSFU

UniverCity is a sustainable urban community for 10,000 people on Burnaby Mountain, within walking distance to Simon Fraser University. The SFU Community Trust (the Trust) has two primary goals in developing the UniverCity community: to create a more “complete community” on the mountain, with a diverse range of housing choices, shops, services and amenities; and to establish an Endowment Fund to support teaching and research at SFU. Come visit this

community at SFU and enjoy the amenities it has to offer. UniverCity is located to the east past the parking lots or almost across from where the SFU bus depot is located. If you have never been up here you will be in for quite a surprize. Take the Millenium Line skytrain to Production Way - University station.

UniverCity THE COMMUNITY AT SIMON FRASER

Once the site of an isolated commuter campus, the Burnaby mountaintop is now home to a complete community, where many residents walk, cycle, or take transit to work, where they can find care and schooling for their children, entertainment and continuing education for themselves, and where they enjoy doorstep access to one of the largest and most beautiful protected wilderness areas in the Metro Vancouver Region.

More than 3,500 residents now live in UniverCity, and will ultimately be home to more than 10,000 people.

Our Neighbourhoods:

East Highlands

The first neighbourhood developed at UniverCity is located on the east side of Burnaby Mountain. Designed for beauty, accessibility and convenience, all residences are an easy walking distance to SFU, to transit and to the shops and services on University High Street. This neighbourhood also features University Highlands Elementary School, a LEED® Gold designed school that provides space for 275 students.

University High Street

University High Street is a hub of activity, with a bustling public plaza and convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and services. Linked by pedestrian pathways, this village-style block contains residences and over 25 local stores and (continued on page 108)

University High Street provides a full range of stores and services. Among 26 commercial and retail outlets, there are coffee shops, a bank, two licensed restaurants, a 23,000-square-foot, full-service grocery store, a dental office, an organic deli, SFU Pocket Farmers’ Market and a pharmacy. And as the community grows, additional retail space will be added to ensure UniverCity residents will always be able to meet their daily needs without leaving Burnaby Mountain.

UniverCity is a healthy living environment. Pedestrian pathways and bike trails link residences to shops and services on University High Street, to University Highlands Elementary School and to the Childcare Centre. www.univercity.ca

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services, everything from coffee shops, a bank, and restaurants, to a 23,000square-foot, full-service grocery store, an organic deli, a hair stylist, and a pharmacy. Each new building on High Street will offer new services and amenities, providing the daily needs of residents, students, and visitors without having to step foot off Burnaby Mountain.

West Highlands

Nestled among the trees, trails, and streams of Burnaby Mountain, West Highlands will offer dramatic views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains, while offering the convenience of nearby University High Street shops and services, transit, and proximity to SFU.

The Slopes

The South Slopes neighbourhood is designed as a terraced hillside community, featuring low-rise, predominantly wood-frame homes for families. The slope and terraced design will take full advantage of views from southern Vancouver Island to Mount Baker in Washington State.

South Neighbourhood

Although planning for the South Neighbourhood is a few years away, preliminary designs anticipate a mix of university and residential uses, including possibilities for a second elementary school, another childcare facility, and an employment centre, all integrated with the existing community and campus.

Symbols

5 Petal Nail Spa 63

A

Adele Rae Florists 97, 99

Alexander Homes 40, 42

An Insider’s Story of the Rise & Fall of Canadian Airlines 121

Architecture Building Culture Inc. 40, 43

Art/Antiques

CRAIG YEATS Gallery & Studio 31

Lions Bay Art Gallery 51

Seymour Art Gallery 82

Spirit Gallery 45

Aurora Integrative Medical 91

Azzi Hair Studio 119

B

Bakeries/Candies/Chocolates

Better Bakes and Eats 80

Cobs bread 110

Flour Bake Shop 40, 42

Fortuna Bakery & Deli 95

The Valley Bakery 107

BehnazToossi 33, 35

Better Bakes and Eats 80

Blue Sky Clothing Co. 60, 62

Boats/Marinas

SEWELL’S MARINA 45

Books

An Insider’s Story of the Rise & Fall of Canadian Airlines 121

Helicon Books 65

My Greek Barber’s Diary 53, 122

BOWEN ISLAND PUB 47

Bowen Island History 49

BRENTWOOD SKYTRAIN STATION 93

Brentwood Town Centre 94

Bridal/Weddings

Blush Bridal & Special Occasions 27, 29

Burnaby Heights Chiropractic 102, 105

CC.C.Violin Patisserie & Cafe 22, 25

Cafes/Restaurants

Caffe Divano 97, 99

ccviolin Patisserie & Cafe 23, 25

Cockney Kings Fish & Chips 110

honey doughnuts 83

Osaka Japanese Restaurant 82

Stan’s Pizza Joint 96, 98

trolls Fish & Chips 39

Caffe Divano 97, 99

Canada Trust 77

Chiropractors

Burnaby Heights Chiropractic 103, 105

Cioffi’s Meat Market & Deli 103, 105

Clancy’s Meat Co. 111

COBS bread 110

Cockney Kings Fish & Chips 110

Coffee/Tea

CRAIG YEATS Gallery & Studio 31

D

Da Vinci’s Home 26, 28

LARRY KWONG

First person to break the NHL’s racial barrier

Kwong’s hockey career started at age 16. He played for many cities in BC including Vancouver.

At age 24, he became the first visible minority to take the ice in the National Hockey League (NHL).

SEE WHERE OUR STORIES

STARTED

Over 250 stories, 8 immersive exhibits, and a theatre space await you in the historic heart of Vancouver.

The award-winning Chinatown Storytelling Centre

Dawson Dental Centre 91

DEEP COVE 81

Deep Cove Pharmacy 82

Dental

Dawson Dental Centre 91

I

Kensington Square Dental 114

Designers/Architects

Architecture Building Culture inc. 43

Architecture Building Cultures Inc. 41

Living Radius Architecture & Design 7

Living Radius Architecture & Design Inc 25

Diamond Fitness 66

Diane’s Lingerie 68

Dining

mythos Greek Taverna 69

White Spot 109

E

enhanced nutrition 91

F

Fashion

Above Average Lingerie & Fashions 66

Behnaz Toossi 33, 35

Blue Sky Clothing Co. 71, 72

Blush Bridal & Special Occasions 29

Fast Food

Nancy’s Tacos (on the Pier) 47

pizza point sfu 116

Favourite gifts 61,63

Final Draft Cabinetry 100

Finance/Banking

Canada Trust 77

Fitness/Yog

K Martial Arts Centre 90

FLOUR Bakeshop 40, 42

Flowers

Adele Rae Florists 97, 99

Food

BLUE SEAS FISH MARKET 70

Blue Seas Fish Market 2

Cioffi’s Meat Market & Deli 103, 105

Loblaws City Market 74

Nesters Market 14

Sebastian & Co. 32, 34

THE BRITISH BUTCHER SHOPPE LTD. 21

Whole Foods Market 10

Fortuna Bakery & Deli 95

Furry Creek Golf & Country Club 52

G

GILMORE SKYTRAIN STATION 89

Glow Day Spa 34

Golf

FURRY CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 52

Gossip & Co. 96, 98

Grouse Mountain 76

H

Hair Salons/Barbers/Nails/Lashes

5 Petal Nail Spa 73

Azzi Hair Studio 119

Gossip & Co. 96, 98

Head Waze Hair & Skin Studio 102, 104

Horseshoe Bay Hair Design 41, 43

JOY hair studio 61,63

La Rouge Hair & Spa 22, 24

Lash Fabulous 23

Trinity Salon and Spa 90

Head Waze Hair & Skin Studio 102, 104

Helicon Books 65

Health/Skin Care

Physician Skincare Centre 1

Home/Building/Lighting

Final Draft Cabinetry 100

Norburn Lighting & Bath Centre 101

Horseshoe Bay Hair Design 41, 43

Hotels/Motels/Suites

THE Classic HORSESHOE BAY MOTEL 44

I

I.Q. Dental 73

Indian Arm 85

Insight Optical 110

J

Jennie Frizzo/Macdonald Realty 30

Jewellery

Metropoli Jewellers 106

Stittgen Fine Jewelry 29

JOY hair studio 61, 63

K

Kensington Pet Food Supply 110

KENSINGTON SQUARE 109

Kensington Square Dental 114

K Martial Arts Centre 90

L

Lalli Loves it! 41, 43

La Rouge Hair & Spa 22, 24

Lash Fabulous 23

LIONS BAY 51

Lions Bay Art Gallery 51

Living Radius Architecture & Design 7, 25

Loblaws City Market 74

Lonsdale Quay Market & Shops 67

LOWER LONSDALE 67

Lucie Ingoldby - Macdonald Realty 36

M

Macdonald Realty 22

Malls

Brentwood Town Centre 94

Malls/Markets

Lonsdale Quay Market 67

The Village at Park Royal 5

Medical

Aurora Integrative Medical 91

Metropoli Jewellers 106

Mountain Gems Ltd. 108

My Greek Barber’s Diary 53

My North Vancouver Dentist 71

Mythos Greek Taverna 69

N

Nesters Market 14

Norburn Lighting and Bath 101

Northburn Remedy’s Rx 103, 105

OOptometry

Insight Optical 110

Osaka Japanese Restaurant 82

P

Parks

Ambleside Park 17

Bowen Island 45, 49

Burnaby Mountain 118

Cypress Mountain 46

Grouse Mountain 76

Horseshoe Bay 39

Lighthouse Park 46

Mount Seymour 81

The Cabin Community On Hollyburn Ridge 37

Whytecliff Park 46

Pets

Kensington Pet Food 111 Pharmacies

Deep Cove Pharmacy 82

Northburn Remedy’s RX 103, 105

Shoppers Drug Mart 113

Physician Skincare Centre 1

pizza point SFU 10

Pubs/Bars

The Red Lion Bar & Grill 33

Real Estate Services (SFU) 10

Real Estate

Alexander Homes 40, 42

Jennie Frizzo Macdonald Realty 30

Lucie Ingoldby - Macdonald Realty 36

Macdonald Realty 22

Real Estate Services (SFU) 117

Rosalinda Voth - Macdonalds Realty 17

Susan J. Weeks Madnoald Realty 20

Rise & Fall of Canadian Airlines 121

Rosalinda Voth - Macdonald Realty 17

S

Sebastian & Co. 32, 34

SEWELL’S MARINA 45

Seymour Art Gallery 82

Shoppers Drug Mart 112

Spas/Wellness Centres

Glow Day Spa 32, 34

La Rouge Hair & Spa 22

Specialty Stores

Da Vinci’s Home 26, 28

lalli loves it! 41, 43

Mountain Gems Ltd. 108

Spirit Gallery 45

Sports

Enhanced Nutrition 91

FURRY CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 52

Stan’s Pizza Joint 96, 98

STORIES by SWISSBO 64

Stittgen Fine Jewelry 29

Susan J. Weeks/Macdonald Realty 20

The Cabin Community On Hollyburn Ridge 37

THE Classic HORSESHOE BAY MOTEL 44

THE HEIGHTS 95

The Red Lion Bar & Grill 33, 35

The Valley Bakery 107

The Village at Park Royal 5

Trinity salon and spa 90

trolls Fish & Chips 39

UUnion Steamship Marine Resort 48

UNIVERCITY 115

UniverCity THE COMMUNITY AT SIMON FRASER 118

UPPER LONSDALE 69

WWest Vancouver Day Spa 32

White Spot 109

Whole Foods Market 10

Wine

BOOK * BIOGRAPHY

It Ain’t Over Until Faye Leung the Hat Lady Sings

The Faye and Dean Leung Story!

How they changed the faces of Canada

Dean and Faye Leung were pioneers in blending the Chinese society with the Caucasian society in Vancouver during the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. They both fought the decades old discrimination in Canada against the Chinese and other minorities.

Together, they accomplished many things in the fields of banking, housing, education and probably most importantly in the field of immigtration category reform. If you are from an immigrant family who came to Canada after 1967, chances are you are here because of Faye Leung. It can probably be said that Canada is multicultural today because of the efforts of Faye Leung.

Faye was also a pioneer in establishing economic ties between Canada and China starting back in 1980, through to today, when China began to open its doors after

the Cutlural Revolution. She was the first Canadian businesswoman to be invited to China by Deng Xiaoping’s government.

The last chapter in her biography is an overview of the Fantasy Gardens boondoggle which saw the first premier in Commonwealth history forced to resign due to his own corruption. Faye is beaten up and smeared by the premier’s lawyers, then the media and made the scapegoat to keep the premier out of jail. A more in-depth look at this entire affair can be read in this book.

BOOK * BIOGRAPHY

To order a book, go to www.warfleetpress.com; click on the cover, scroll down and leave a message after the synopsis.

MOVIE:

The Ghosts of Chinatown

INVESTMENT: $1 Million

INVESTORS NEEDED: 400

ABOUT: This is an opportunity for small investors to get involved for the first time in a Johnny Depp movie. Ten of Johnny Depp’s mov ies have either grossed over $1 Billion worldwide or grossed above $500 Million.

CONDITIONS: No money will exchange hands until a producer is on board (Ron Howard) the lead actors all signed (Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep and Sandra Oh) and a studio on board that has a distributor and can guarantee theatrical release (Disney).

RETURN: This budget covers Production $100 Million, Distribution $100 Million, Marketing $100 Million and Actor’s Residuals (cash amount the leads receive after production) $100 Million. Because we are raising the entire cost, this group will be first in line to receive compensation.

THE TRANSACTION: Once we have the investment needed, a Literary Agent in London, England will be engaged to handle all aspects of the transaction; getting a producer on board, the producer getting the ac tors on board and the studio. The producer will assemble his team, set a schedule and a budget and work will begin on a script.

SYNOPSIS: Faye Leung finds herself on Pender Street in front of the newly opened Chinatown Storytelling Centre. She sees visions of people she used to know going into the various businesses and they see her but say nothing. Unknowingly, she has stumbled into a parallel dimension called Ghost World. It is only for ghosts. The Office has sent down a good wizard (Meryl Streep) to rally the ghosts of Chinatown for an attack on City Hall to get the City to give Chinatown protected heritage status so it won’t disappear. The Mayor wants to sell off the buildings to developers. To read more go to our website: www.warfleetpress.com.

THE OSTS OF CHINATOWN

Ross Residences

(E. 53rd Ave.@ Ross St.)

In South Vancouver

• Thoughtful community evolution • A micro-community peek into Vancouver’s future • Six energy-efficient homes crafted in an existing neighborhood • Built to highest standards • Carefully designed homes, each with generous indoor and outdoor living space

Muay Thai Academy

Muay Thai Academy is here to bring quality and authentic Muay Thai training to Vancouver for people of all levels. Adrian Fairtex and Petchpanoomrung kiatmoo9, the current Glory and Rise Featherweight world champion, lead our team with a deep respect for Thai tradition. We don’t offer a watered-down version of the “Art of Eight Limbs.” Our 1-hour sessions focus on teaching traditional and fundamental fighting techniques such as kicking, knees, elbows, boxing (Thaiboxing) skills, and the famed Muay Thai clinch, as well as ring fitness and conditioning. Come visit us if you’re looking for real Muay Thai in the city!

At Muay Thai Academy, we’re a family that fosters positive change and helps you become the best version of yourself. We believe anyone can be extraordinary in the right environment, and we want to help you reach your goals. No matter your fitness or martial arts level, we welcome you to train with us and make your Muay Thai and fitness dreams come true! We don’t judge based on size, abilities, or fitness level. Just come as you are and start your journey with us!. www.muaythaiacademy.ca

Preschool Music Programs - Ages 2-5

Learn music basics through piano, violin, ukelele and percussion

Tutoring

Math and Coding Programs powered by Artificial Intelligence

Summer Camp

Develop

Lynn Valley

Valley Center

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