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A big part of what makes the North Shore one of the best places in the world to live is the diverse selection of small businesses throughout North and West Vancouver.
In the following pages, you will find 26 ways to support small businesses located in your community.
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forin Life! Ava Music – discoverHealthy the melody you Who we are? ! Well established music school celebrating 21 years of service
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Music lessons for piano, voice, guitar, violin, drums and much more Orff & Kodaly interactive classes for kids from ages 1- 7 Music store with wide range of instruments CALL AVA Music room rentals MUSIC TO Piano Tuning & Service REGISTER Summer Camp for ages 3 to 16 Spring Break Music Therapy Camps for Special Needs Children
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eyond Beige Interior Design is a multiaward winning, North Vancouver firm. Our expertise lies in creating original, liveable, quality residences. Whether you’re building new or renovating, our established relationships with trusted trades and suppliers, allows us to provide you with an end result of the highest quality.
Contact us to set up a consultation today. Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Beyond Beige Interior Design 1121 15th Street West 604.876.3800 info@beyondbeige.com www.beyondbeige.com
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1405 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver 604.988.8271 www.couchpotatosofas.com
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t Couch Potato, our passion is your creation of a comfortable, stylish and homey atmosphere. Choose your Canadian made upholstery, from the smallest apartment sofa to the largest Sectional, or sofa bed, in your style, your colour and your comfort. As well you can choose from Ready-to-Go upholstery and occasional tables. We promise a quality product and assistance with your needs in mind, that’s why Couch Potato is “The store that Friends tell Friends about.”
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erosa Auto Let us show your car some Love! Free February 65+ point Courtesy Inspection with Oil & Filter Service for $29.95
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110 Fell Avenue North Vancouver 604.988.2239 www.derosaauto.ca
Ellison Travel & Tours opened in 1980 and now employs more than 80 full and part time travel professionals in 6 locations: Exeter, Goderich, Toronto, Ottawa, London, ON and North Vancouver, BC. Today, the family-run company covers a broad swath of the travel market including vacation and corporate travel, and specializes in customized tours for adult and student groups. Marcie Ellison-Outerbridge manages her team in the North Vancouver location offering vacation travel, tours for women and corporate travel in addition to their group travel services. Ellison Travel also offers online bookings. Visit their website at www.ettravel.com for all your travel needs.
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Forerunners is a store built on community and passion.
We pride ourselves not only on our service, but also on our dedication to educating, motivating and inspiring fellow runners. We are runners ourselves, and we take great joy in building and fostering the running community on the North Shore. Our goal is to provide runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts of all levels with the specialized support they need to fulfil their
fitness goals. From first-time 5K runners to world-class athletes, we can get you set up to hit the ground running. Looking for a new pair of kicks to get you out on the trails or up the Grouse Grind? Come in and meet owners Ken Greenaway and Jerry Ziak and the rest of the knowledgeable staff at Forerunners in North Vancouver.
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Griffins Boxing Club...
Innovating the world of Boxing Filled with Kids, Youth, New Moms, Women fighting Breast Cancer, Amateur Boxing Athletes… you will never see such a diverse group of people all coming together for one reason: to sweat and have fun doing it! Non contact.
We change lives by building confidence.
We believe that by visiting individuals in their own environments we are able to make an assessment of individuals and their “real life listening needs”. We can then provide them with the best hearing advice that suits their lifestyle and budget. We will perform a number of easy tests using state of the art equipment that shows us how you hear. At the end of the hearing assessment we will explain the results and discuss options which are best for you.
Jennifer Abbott BC Licensed Hearing Aid Practitioner
We are North Shore’s mobile hearing clinic since 2009. We come to you!
Training you for Life ® 326 E. Esplanade Avenue 604.980.1900 | griffinsboxing.com @griffinsboxing
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King Feet Massage offers luxurious facilities, worldclass service and customized treatments in North Vancouver. We specialize in stone therapy, foot massage, reflexology, deep tissue
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he Living Lab is not just a furniture store - its a design resource center! With a newly expanded showroom, an even wider array of design resources, bedding, wallpapers, toss cushions, and a fabric gallery clients come to The Living Lab to see and test products that complement their style (everything from modern west coast to traditional comfort). We offer primarily Canadian made pieces that are built for a lifetime, with a wide range of prices and styles. Come collaborate with our design consultants to find “your look”.
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The good news is the knowledgeable team at Novo Solar are here to help. Call today to set up a no charge consultation to figure out the most cost effective way to stabilize your heat bill with Solar energy. (oh, and there are some spring promotions on (starting tomorrow) that you’ll want to hear about!)
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Can’t find what you’re looking for…again? Shelf Genie can help. We are the premier provider of glide-out shelving solutions here on the North Shore. Our Glide-Out shelf line offers a multitude of cabinet space saving options for all areas of your home. No more pulling everything out to find what you’re looking for – we can create a customized solution for you!
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West Coast Tank Recovery provides Residential and Commercial Oil Tank Removal and Contaminated Soil Remediation from Residential and Commercial properties. West Coast Drainage provides water line repair and replacement, video drain inspections, sewar repairs and more.
Committed to providing the best quality customer support and service, our team is ready to respond any issues that you may have. Whether you are experiencing problems with a Residential or Commercial property, our friendly team is here to assist you, quickly and professionally.
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Our mix of 23 different yoga and fitness classes means that you’ll never get tired of the same dull exercise routine. Classes like Hot Power Core, Restorative Fascia Release with RAD Roller and Fast & Furious classes – workouts you won’t see at any other fitness studio. Improve your technique, burn off that extra 5 pounds, stretch out your body with a group of supportive fitness experts and members who all want to have a great time and stay fit.
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“Kellen made a friend this year at camp that is now coming to Kellen’s birthday party. For Kellen, this is a huge deal – making friends is what he struggles with most. Zajac Ranch gave him the opportunity to bond with another little boy who is a lot like him; at Zajac Kellen doesn’t feel different.” -Samantha, mother of Zajac Ranch Camper
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