Deep Cove Crier July 2017

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Mayor’s Message

Beloved squatters’ cabin finds temporary home at Maplewood Farm

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Legendary actor visits Deep Cove TV and theatre star brings family to explore the area by kayak

July 2017

9900 Circulation East of the Seymour River

Everything coming up rosé in Cove summer

by MARIA SPITALE-LEISK It’s hard to blame tourists and the occasional celebrity for invading Deep Cove – especially in the summer, when our village really shines.

We too are easily swayed into visiting stunningly beautiful locales, based on social media snaps.

With the Cove destined to be popular like Positano or French Polynesia, we should take advantage of the spoils in our backyard this summer.

Our secret is already out. If Deep Cove suits Barney Stinson, a.k.a. actor Neil Patrick Harris, who boasted to his 6.1 million Instagram followers about kayaking here with his family in June, his legion of fans will also appreciate his good taste.

To recreate Harris’ leisurely Sunday afternoon kayak, head towards Jug Island at the north end of Belcarra Regional Park and have a picnic on the nice little beach there. If you don’t own a kayak – doesn’t everyone in the Cove? – be sure to make a reservation with Deep Cove Kayak Centre, as they tend to get busy in the summer.

Then there’s the ultimate paddling experience, offered by Deep Cove Kayak: an evening tour around the Cove under a full moon as it floods Indian Arm with its silvery glow. If you’re lucky, you might get to experience the magical bio-luminescence show.

Also in June, Arms Reach Bistro was awarded one of the top 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada, by OpenTable. Dining al fresco on the Arms Reach patio overlooking the water shimmering in the evening sun takes your breath away and puts life into perspective.

We asked Arms Reach general manager Alanna Neumann what makes their patio so popular.

“Obviously the view is spectacular rain or shine,” she says. “It’s also very close to all the outdoor activities such as the hike and kayaking. As well we do allow people to bring their dogs with them to the patio. We do have blankies for people to snuggle up in if they stay past sundown.”

We’ve accepted the fact the Curry Butter Chicken is not coming back to Arms Reach – despite the online petition. Thankfully, chef Erick Kauko was kind enough to share the recipe on the restaurant’s Facebook page last fall. Arms Reach, however, has plenty of tasty dishes to help you get over the CBC. A new customer favourite is N’duja Spinners pasta, featuring Humboldt squid, spicy N’duja sausage and noodles made from scratch up the street at Arms Reach’s sister restaurant InGrain Pastificio. On the lighter side this summer, try the golden beet root salad with avocado and green goddess dressing.

“Very fresh tasting and the colours on this dish are so vibrant and beautiful,” explains Neumann of the beet salad.

Arms Reach servers Aimee Kurk and Carly Wilson enjoy refreshing and fruity cocktails paired with the beautiful scenery on the patio during a recent stretch of sunny weather in Deep Cove. Arms Reach was recently named one of the top outdoor dining restaurants in Canada. Below: Arms Reach is offering rosé tasting flights on their menu all summer. PHOTOS MIKE WAKEFIELD

And what pairs better with patio weather than a light, fruity glass of rosé? You’re in luck because Arms Reach is celebrating the summer-inspired wine with some inventive rose drink features.

“We have a rosé sangria with beets and berries and rosé tasting flights that we will changing up all summer.

We love wine!” says Neumann.

The Seymour area’s dining scene has evolved recently to include Buddha-Full, an established juice bar serving deliciously deceiving vegan, gluten-free and raw food in Northwoods Village. It took a whole week for a group of construction workers to realize the field-roasted sausage in Buddha-Full’s Tuscan wraps wasn’t real meat.

The vibe for the Maplewood Buddha-Full location is see Swing page 10

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! Mayor’s Message

Blue squatters’ cabin in greener pasture

Maplewood Farm recently welcomed a new, albeit temporary, addition to its sheep pasture and it’s not what you might think.

The much-loved blue cabin, a remnant of the squatter community that once existed along the shores of Burrard Inlet, will briefly call the farm home as it is repaired and remediated before starting a new lease on life as a floating artists’ residency, next spring.

For more than 80 years the blue cabin lived on the foreshore of a small cove between Cates Park/Wheyah-Wichen, and McKenzie Barge & Marine Ways.

It was initially built as a home for a Norwegian carpenter who was working at

a nearby shipyard. In 1966 it became home to writer/ musician Al Neil who was later joined by his partner and fellow artist Carole Itter.

Neil, Itter, and their blue cabin were part of an established squatter and artist community that existed along the shores of Burrard Inlet from Maplewood mudflats to Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen.

The community included several artists, such as renowned writer Malcolm Lowry, who preferred life off-the-grid.

In the late 1970s the unsanctioned cabins were removed by the District of North Vancouver and Port Metro Vancouver; however, the blue cabin

remained thanks to its location on the McKenzie Barge land.

In 2015 Neil and Itter had to move out of the blue cabin, after Polygon Developments purchased the McKenzie Barge land.

As part of the land deal Polygon agreed to remediate the surrounding area, including the foreshore area where the blue cabin stood.

When word of the cabin’s uncertain future got out a grassroots movement took shape aimed at preserving this little but distinct piece of local history. A blue cabin committee was formed and it led the efforts to move, repair and restore the cabin. The committee sourced a shortterm storage site for the cabin while they worked to secure its long-term future.

Members of the local art community came up with idea of repurposing the cabin as a floating artists’ residency, which garnered much support throughout the local community. The committee has worked tirelessly to secure funding

In the Maplewood Farm sheep pasture Jeremy (pictured) and partner Sus Borsos are remediating the blue cabin, which formerly sat on the foreshore near Cates Park for decades. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

for this project which will eventually see the refurbished cabin mounted on a barge or floating platform.

The committee needed a secure location to renovate the blue cabin and Maplewood Farm was a logical, local choice.

The district’s parks department agreed to temporarily house the

cabin at the farm while it is renovated. Over the next several months the cabin will undergo a series of restorative interior and exterior repairs, and a basic electrical system and a gas heater will be installed.

Next summer it’ll be set afloat, ready to welcome its first artist onboard.

Thank-you to all the

dedicated volunteers involved in this project including blue cabin committee members: Glen Alteen, Barbara Cole, Esther Rausenberg, Michael Jackson and Marko Simcic, whose initiative means that part of our community’s history will be preserved for future generations.[

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Seycove grad earns $80,000 scholarship EXTRA EXTRA

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curricular

Recently graduated Seycove Secondary alumnae Saba Askari Jafar Abadi has earned a prestigious $80,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study at the University of Victoria in the fall.

Abadi is now part of an esteemed network of national STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) scholars at some of Canada’s leading universities. She was nominated for the coveted Schulich scholarship – only 50 are handed out nationally – by Seycove literature and economics teacher Kerry Henderson.

The Crier caught up with Abadi, a Parkgate area resident, to chat about her plans for the fall and what she will be doing in her downtime this summer.

Q: What does it mean to join the ranks of national STEM scholars?

A: I have always doubted my own abilities and my skill levels, especially in terms of my academia, and after so many years of

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such strenuous work, I can finally take pride in my own abilities, being a part of such an incredible and successful network.

It also means so much to know that I have many other contacts in the STEM fields going through the same things as I am, meaning that I never have to feel alone in my studies as I have an entire wonderful network of STEM scholars in which I can reach out to in times of hardship.

Q: What drew you to the sciences field?

A: I love figuring out the way the world works. Ever since I was a child I had always had a very curious mind. I remember taking apart electronics in my home to figure out their inner workings - much to my parents’ dismay at their now-damaged technology. Growing up, this curiosity did not only stabilize but also grew immensely within me.

The science courses I had taken at school such as chemistry, biology, and physics had always been my favourites, and I knew I had to continue my studies in these fields and further feed my irrevocable curiosity of the world.

Q: What will you be studying at the University of Victoria?

A: At UVic I will be in the bachelor of science program, and will be taking courses such as calculus, physics and biology.

Q: Are you looking towards working in research? Is there an area that interests you?

A: An area that has always greatly interested me is astronomy, and one of my potential career goals has always been to work in research in a company such as NASA, discovering more about incredible, unknown vastness of space. I hope to make many incredible discoveries in the future.[

THIS MAY BE MOOT BY THE TIME THIS IS PRINTED...

This week (being the week I am writing this-not when you are reading it) there may be a non confidence vote in the Provincial Legislature...but by the time this is published, it will have happened or not. It seems that for both the June and July Crier, I am trying to write about an issue that will be dealt with in the few days between when I write the article and when the Crier goes to print.

Having said that, the impacts of whatever happens will be felt for months and perhaps years to come. Based on the BC Liberals recent announcements, even if they do not lose power this week, we could see parts of the Greens and NDP real estate policies implemented. Those policies will likely push prices down, perhaps significantly. That is the goal of those policiesto increase affordability. If the BC Liberals are out, then we are also very likely to see market cooling measures being brought into force.

Whichever way things go (yes I am ignoring the 3rd possibility-another election) it is not looking very good for sellers. This is likely why we are seeing a lot of listings AND a lot of price reductions. Those who want to sell right now need to price aggressively-it is not 2016 anymore. While the condo market is still strong, the market for detached houses is much weaker.

If you would like to discuss how the current political climate could affect your real estate plans, please contact me.

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ENERGY AT WORK In honour of Aboriginal Day June 21, Tsleil-Waututh Nation-owned Inlailawatash Forestry Ltd. Partnership was recognized by the provincial Industry Training Authority for having established a successful training program. Pictured are utility arborist apprentices Chris George-Thomas, Jose Gonzalez, Patrick Humchitt and Brandon George, along with ITA apprentice advisor Shannon Hanson and Dan Perry (behind).

Utility arborists are trained to prune or clear vegetation in close proximity to energized electrical equipment, structures and conductors. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

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Editorial

Email letters/comments to mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com

! Crier Comment

True blue

Kudos to a small and spirted team of volunteers who banded together to save a blue cabin.

As new development on the Dollarton waterfront takes shape, the area’s storied squatter history recedes into distant memory.

The blue cabin is a colourful, last remaining vestige from when Dollarton was a haven for artists and hippies who lived in shacks that lined Burrard Inlet’s banks.

At 80 years old, the cabin is clearly frail but still alive with memories.

It was the beloved home of writer Al Neil and his partner and fellow artist Carole Itter for decades.

Furnished with an upright piano for Neil, a freestyle jazz musician, the couple led a creative life off-the-grid.

But they were forced to leave, the cabin uprooted from the banks of Burrard Inlet near Cates Park, to make way for a new condo development on the old McKenzie Barge site.

Since then the diminutive blue cabin with distinctive red shutters has languished in storage at a chemical plant

in the Maplewood industrial area. But now, thanks to a dedicated volunteer group of artists and historians who secured an estimated $350,000 worth of funding and in-kind expertise, the cabin is headed for greener pastures.

Literally.

If you head down to Maplewood Farm this summer, besides seeing some adorable animals, you can watch an important piece of Deep Cove history be restored in plain sight. A Mayne Island couple will inhabit the cherished cabin during the day, working together to tackle extensive interior and exterior repairs.

Next summer the spruced-up shack will be set afloat and serve as a unique artists’ residence for its next life.

We’re happy that those who feel connected to Dollarton’s rich artistic and counterculture history will have a place to reflect on simpler times.

With changing realities and new development afoot in North Van, if needed, we hope residents will step up to the plate to help preserve a piece of our history.[

HEADING HOME: Mount Seymour Little League hosted a Candy Cup tournament for eightand 11-year-old players June 22-26. Families from across Greater Vancouver, including Lynn Valley, Highlands, West Vancouver, spent the sunny weekend at Myrtle Park. Whalley won the 11s tournament cup, and Jericho won the 8s tournament, with both teams taking home trophies filled to the brim with bubble gum. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

! Spiritually Speaking

Picture worth a thousand words

by REV. ED HIRD

MOMENT IN TIME: A family cools off in the Deep Cove harbour as Quarry Rock hovers in the background in this undated photo. The Deep Cove Heritage Society figures the picture was snapped in the 1930s or ’40s. IMAGE SUPPLIED DEEP COVE HERITAGE SOCIETY

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One of the enjoyable places to visit in the Seymour/ Deep Cove community is the Deep Cove Heritage Society office on Gallant Avenue.

With their new office co-ordinator Jim Slight at the helm, there are hundreds of Deep Cove photos available to help one reminisce and explore.

A picture is indeed worth a thousand words.

Over the 30 years that I have served in the community, I have taken many photos of the remarkable beauty of our Deep Cove trees, mountains and water.

When I take time to view photos stored on my computer or photo albums, memories flood back with a vengeance. Sometimes these photos fill me with joy and laughter. Sometimes I feel sad because a person in a photo is no longer around. Life is so incredibly short.

When my mother recently passed away, I felt drawn to photos that I have of her life. When I posted some photos of

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my mom on social media, I received hundreds of condolences. One friend wrote: “Condolences and the comfort of Jesus as you mourn her transition into a better place. May his peace be with you and your family in these days and weeks.”

Yet another said on Facebook: “I’m sorry for your loss. Lorna was a wonderful woman with a beautiful soul and a gentle spirit.”

I miss my mother deeply. She was and still is an amazing lady. Over the past 29 years, I wrote many Mother’s Day articles about my dear mom.

I am grateful that Mom has gone to heaven to be with Jesus.

My mother had a deep

REV. ED HIRD’S MOM LORNA

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faith and was ready to go at almost 90 years old. We all have different ways of grieving.

Some people shed many tears. I tend to be more private in that area. I grieve through song, photos and words.

Many people have given me hugs in the past few weeks, letting me know that they care. People who have already lost loved ones tend to be the most in touch with the reality of grieving.

At Mom’s funeral/celebration of life, like with many families, we had a slideshow of my mom’s life. It can be one of the most touching times of these services. A picture is indeed worth a thousand words. Jesus said “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.”

Perhaps you might take time this July to review photos on your computer and albums, giving thanks for loved ones who have gone before you.[ Rev. Ed Hird has been the rector at St. Simon’s Church since 1987. stsimonschurch.ca

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Hyannis hike dog-friendly and suitable for families This column is dedicated to celebrating outdoor recreation in the Seymour area. For July, we learn about an easy hike along the lower slopes of Mount Seymour, from Deep Cove resident Norm Watt.

Bridle Path is a short (just over an hour) ramble that is dog-friendly and suitable for families with children. It takes you from the trailhead at Hyannis Drive along the lower slopes of Mount Seymour, with a loop back to Hyannis along the Northlands Golf Course and Blair Range trails. From Mount Seymour Parkway, turn up Berkley Road. The trails in this area are popular with both hikers and mountain bikers.

Begin by taking the Hyannis Connector trail at the west end of Hyannis.

Follow it north for 10 to 15 minutes to a signposted junction with the Bridle Path, where you turn right, go up a short hill and then along a winding boardwalk.

After 15 to 20 minutes you come to Canyon Creek. Just across the bridge there is a junction with the Baden-Powell trail. Continue straight ahead for about 70 metres, turning right at the T-junction for the Bridle Path while the BP goes left (see detailed trail map at the kiosk).

You pass other trail intersections along the way, but watch for occasional red metal Bridle Path signs on the trees.

About 10 minutes from the BP junction, you come to a fork in the trail with ribbons on the tree in the centre. The Bridle Path continues to the right, but you may choose to go

left on the aptly named Cardiac Bypass, saving yourself a few minutes and a little elevation gain. The Cardiac Bypass rejoins the Bridle Path just before the next footbridge, over McCartney Creek.

About 25 to 30 minutes from the BP junction you see the Northlands Golf Course through the trees on your right and a chainlink fence ahead.

Go downhill and to the right on the Golf Course Trail, following it alongside the golf course for about five minutes to a large boulder outcropping on your right.

Take this trail back into the woods, staying to the left at the first junction and right at the next two, to go roughly northwest

for a couple of minutes.

The woods start to open up now, marking the beginning of the Blair Range area, once used as a military rifle range. As you curve to the west along the flat Blair Range Trail, you cross the first of three small streams, which may require using a fallen log as a handhold, depending on water runoff levels.

Other smaller trails branch off, but continue straight ahead and west on the main trail.

Soon you see an opening in the trees ahead, where the trail emerges onto a lane just beyond the chain-link fence. Turn right here for a short uphill path to the east end of Hyannis, and walk back to your car.[

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Bridle Path meanders along the lower slopes of Mount Seymour and the outskirts of Northlands Golf Course. PHOTO AND MAP SUPPLIED BY NORM WATT

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! Seniors Connection by SHELLEY HARRISON RAE Fitness to live life better: Drop in to the seniors centre or see the Parkgate Peak newsletter (myparkgate.com) to find information on fitness programs

for seniors, including cardiac rehab, badminton, pickleball, chair yoga, circuit training and more.

Keep Well: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mild exer-

All are welcome to join us every Sunday.

9am: Traditional 9am: BCP service 10:30am: Contemporary Service Traditional BCP service Sunday Schools 9am & 10:30am

10:30am:

Healing Services on 1st Sunday of each month at Contemporary Service 9am & 10:30am

Sunday Schools 9am & 10:30am July 9th & 16th: joint 10am services

Rector: The Rev. Dr. Ed Hird Youth & Young Adult Pastor Mark Hird

St. Simon’s Church North Vancouver (Anglican Mission in Canada)

420 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver

(Right across from Maplewood Farms in Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School)

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cise followed by blood pressure checks. Social time: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Drop-in by donation. Guest speaker on the last Tuesday of each month at 10:45 a.m.

Social and Free Programs: Mondays, 10 a.m. sing-a-long; Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. craft circle; Fridays 1-3:30 p.m. movies with popcorn and tea/coffee.

Drop-in Games: Only $3 with an active membership, includes coffee and baked goods. Play bridge, chess, cribbage, Mahjong or Scrabble.

My Parkgate Break: For those caring for someone with early to moderate dementia living at home with a family caregiver.

Priority is given to East of Seymour residents. Tuesday and Thursday (halfday) programs with mild fitness, social and leisure activities. Program leaders and trained volunteers care for participants while the family caregiver has a few hours of respite time.

Transportation, meals, and snacks are provided.

Contact Renee Matthee by calling 604-983-6350 or send an email to rmatthee@myparkgate.com.

Seymour Access Bus: Open to all seniors, every

second Friday, leaving Banff Court at 11 a.m. and stopping at designated bus stops east of the Seymour River and heading to Lynn Valley Centre with trained volunteers to provide assistance and resource in-

formation. To register call Renee Matthee at 604-9836373 or email rmatthee@ myparkgate.com.

Please note: The Parkgate Kitchen will close for the month of August to give the wonderful volun-

teers a summer break.

For registration and information for programs and drop-in games, please call Parkgate front desk at 604-983-6350 or visit myparkgate.com.

ART AFFAIR Seymour Art Gallery is currently hosting an Art Party, showcasing the work of more than 80 local artists. The party continues through July 22 with art available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300. Funds raised help the Seymour Art Gallery in its ongoing support of local arts and culture. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., except stat holidays. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

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travelling along the B.C. coast.

Any cool stories about adventuring in the boat?

Spending time watching a white Spirit Bear feasting on mussels; listening to whale songs on a foggy evening north of Cape Caution, and watching a dispute with an eagle whose salmon was on the end of my fishing line.

Dinghies of Deep Cove Whether you own a houseboat, trawler or yacht, we want to get the scoop on watercrafts that call the Cove home. For June we feature a 1972, 49-foot Grand Banks Alaskan boat “Oceanaire 1” belonging to Penny and David Thompson, Deep Cove Yacht Club members of 39 years.

What kind of boat is it? Grand Banks Alaskan (wood) built by American Marine in Hong Kong.

What’s the boat’s interesting backstory? She was involved in a fire in Tacoma, and we purchased it as a complete writeoff, burnt almost to the aft deck. Towed it back to Vancouver and spent two years restoring.

She has won numerous awards at wood boat shows.

One show took all awards, and was the last of the wood Grand Banks to be built. Its design was one of the first production yachts designed as a passage maker yacht, and is the culmination of a life experience of owning wood yachts for us.

What special features are on board? On display there are two (to scale) models: one Oceanaire, which is radio-controlled (twin screw), and the other of our most cherished yacht the “Willobee G” that cruised Indian Arm in 1927-28 with history.

What’s your favourite area to explore in the Oceanaire? North of Cape Caution (been to Alaska twice). For readers we have a blog site (furynorth.blog spot.ca) with lots of pictures and stories of adventures

CHERA RASMUSSEN 778.885.0359

How did you get into boating? We have both been boating for over 65 years. Penny’s family owned the Deep Cove Motel and her job at the tender age of eight was to manage the paddle boards and boat rentals. I was 10 when I moved to Dollarton, built my first boat, sailed and hiked all of the Arm before 11. Penny’s dad had a beachfront building where the kayak rental is now. It had an outboard motor repair shop owned by Len Goldsmith. I worked for Len taking outboards apart and doing the repairs under his supervision.

Penny was May Queen in Deep Cove in 1955. At 16 I ran the Deep Cove water taxi during the summer months. Penny and I both visited Granite Falls and Wigwam Inn when in operation as destination for Harbour Ferries. We were around when the last of the old wood gate was at the bottom of the Dollarton Highway at the parkway.

What wildlife have you spotted up Indian Arm from the boat? We have seen killer whales, swimming deer, bears, huge sea lions and eagles chasing seagulls, heron, salmon and Canadian geese for lunch. On the bluff above Iron Bay we saw a huge billy goat chowing down. Sent picture to game department, their comment was that even a cougar would leave that one alone.

When bike riding Indian River Road, we have seen black bear, lynx, and cougar, and watched the introduction of elk to the head of the Arm. Mink, marten and river otter in abundance. Snow Geese come in the spring at the head of the Arm, they are a blaze of white on the water but are too easily spooked to get near.

There were a pair of Mute Swans that were a favourite couple cruising from Port Moody to the head of the Arm weekly and loved by all that they visited. One

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Penny and David Thompson on board their 49-foot Grand Banks Alaskan boat “Oceanaire 1,” which they rebuilt after it was damaged by fire and deemed a writeoff. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

was killed by a minx when nesting and her mate was forever looking for her. He too passed in time and we buried him on the Indian River bank along with our old black lab. We have witnessed the spawning of salmon on the Arm when it has been so crowded with them and more than once have had them leap into the boat.[

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Summer concert series at Panorama Park

by MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

A summer concert series with music and dancing Fridays, 7-9 p.m. at Deep Cove’s Panorama Park. Schedule: July 7, Hot Lucy (rock); July 14, R&B Conspiracy (classic rhythm and blues); July 28, Mostly Marley (reggae); and Aug. 4, Nigel Mack & the Blues Attack (blues/rock).

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy evenings filled with great music and dancing all summer long.

NEW MUSEUM EXHIBIT EXPLORES LIFE OF CHIEF DAN GEORGE, ACTOR AND ACTIVIST Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist: An exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George (1899-1981) and his influence as an indigenous rights advocate and his career as an actor runs until March 30, 2018, Thursday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at North Vancouver Museum at Presentation House Gallery, 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. More info: 604-987-5612, nvma.ca.

A summer concert series with music and dancing returns. PHOTO SUPPLIED NORTH VANCOUVER RECREATION AND CULTURE

DEEP COVE DAZE CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Head to Panorama Park on Aug. 27 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Deep Cove Daze, our local community festival featuring entertainment on the waterfront mainstage, a midway with rides for kids, food trucks, beer gardens and an artisan alley. Highlights include the Deep Cove Music Idol contest and cardboard kayak contest sponsored by Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak. musart.ca.

PIANO PLAYING, CRAFTS AND DANCING AT PARKGATE PLAZA

Late Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George and his influence as an indigenous rights advocate and his career as an actor are part of an exhibition running until March 30, 2018.

PHOTO SUPPLIED NORTH VANCOUVER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

Parkgate Plaza will come alive in August on Thursdays 5-7 p.m., with activities for community members of all ages and the sweet sounds of music performed on a colourful outdoor piano provided by the Pianos on the Street program. Artists from all types of disciplines will be on hand to facilitate the fun. Schedule: Aug. 3-Party in the Plaza.

Dancing with the Hoop Fairy, crafting and a night of percussion workshops; Aug. 10-Just Jive’n featuring The Beauty Shop Dolls and jive dancing with David Marasigan; Aug. 17-First Welcome: Arts,

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crafts, music and dance workshops with Presentation House Theatre and Mortal Coil Performance Society; Aug. 24-Latin Live. Creating summer heat with AfroCuban-Latin band Marlin Ramazzini.

Parkgate Community Centre is located at 3625 Banff Crt, North Vancouver.

FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AT RAVEN THIS SUMMER

The Raven Pub and Restaurant offers more than just delicious pizza and local brews on tap. The cosy neighbourhood pub will serve up plenty of entertainment on Friday evenings this summer starting at 8 p.m.

The Raven is located at 1052 Deep Cove Rd. ravenpub.com.

WOODALL TO ROCK DEEP COVE BREWERS IN JULY

Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is known locally and across the bridge for its award-winning craft brews and spirits.

Pair a seasonal pint with some spirited live entertainment and locally sourced food and drink inside the tasting lounge.

Here’s the July lineup: July 7, Michael Fabro 7-10 p.m.; July 8, Dave Hartney

7-10 p.m.; July 9, DJ Sheps 3-5 p.m.; July 14, Musos Artist 7-10 p.m.; July 15, Olin Brix 7-10 p.m.; July 21, Adam Woodall 7-10 p.m.; July 22, Sean Michael 7-10 p.m.; July 23, DJ Sheps 3-5 p.m.; July 28, Dino DiNicolo 7-10 p.m.; July 29 Tobacco Brown 7-10 p.m.

Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is located at Unit 170 - 2270 Dollarton Hwy. deepcovecraft.com.

PARTY AT SEYMOUR ART GALLERY

Seymour Art Gallery is currently hosting a fabulous and eclectic local juried art exhibition, Art Party, showcasing the work of more than 80 local artists. The party continues through July 22 with the art available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300. Funds raised during the Art Party help the Seymour Art Gallery in its ongoing support of local arts and culture through exhibitions and related public programming.

The Seymour Art Gallery is located at 4360 Gallant Ave., seymourartgallery.com, 604-924-1378. Gallery hours: TuesdaySunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., except stat holidays.

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Carley McClements and Cam Gilbert get an assist into the water from Deep Cove Kayak’s Trevor Castagna. There is no shortage of outdoor activities and events to check out in the Cove this summer, including the midway at the annual Deep Cove Daze festival. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH/FILE PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

Swing into summer at brand new Buddha-Full from page 1

drawn from Blueberry Café, a laidback club in Nashville that’s famous for its intimate acoustic music and community involvement. Buddha-Full co-owner Kyla Rawlins sings with Canadian country music trio, The Heels.

Belly up to the whimsical wooden swings at the bar and sip a Buddha-Licious smoothie or dive into a colourful Buddha Bowl. Business is already booming at Buddha-Full, popular with the area’s active set. Order online at buddha-full.ca to skip the line and get a smoothie in your hands faster.

A hidden foodie gem in the heart of Maplewood’s industrial area is Mama’s Italian Café. Mama’s proprietors, Giancarlo and Enza Ungarini, prepare their menu of Italian standards such as meatball sandwiches and lasagna from scratch every day. Overheard at Mama’s: “It’s nice to find a local place like this with good food.”

Mangia tutti!

The nearby Nut Tree Café this spring launched five nutrient packed, vegan cheese spreads made with nuts and seeds – along with VeganTella, an organic take on addicting Nutella with only three grams of sugar.

The Crab Shop has been a Dollarton Highway fixture since the 1960s, with many locals pulling over on their way home to pick up the catch of the day. As of this spring, you can now pair the The Crab Shop’s hot food items, including their famous fish and chips and new menu item deep-fried oysters, with a can of craft beer or see Cates page 11

Deep Cove’s dining scene is breezy, creative and caters to the North Shore’s active set, counting Café Orso, Covert café and the brand new Buddha-Full juice bar among its ranks. PHOTOS MIKE WAKEFIELD/JOHNNY HAYWARD/MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

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Cates serves classic burger, fries and shake from page 10

a cooler.

“Yes, we are fully licensed,” says Jade Gregori, daughter of longtime Crab Shop owner and Seymour resident Marcel Gregori.

The smell of sweet cinnamon buns has been wafting through the heart of the Cove since Covert café opened its white French doors on Gallant Avenue last summer.

The cafe’s fresh, airy interior, with its blue and white colour scheme, is nautical inspired and has proved to be a natural fit in the Cove.

Savour Italian sandwiches and Covert’s homemade baked goods – scrumptious mini cinnamon buns are owner Paul MacKenzie’s secret family recipe – on the outdoor patio primely positioned at Gallant’s east end and boasting views of the water.

Bluhouse cafe’s tropical inspired Aloha crepes – created with made-in-house mango coconut butter, banana and raw cacao – suit the warmer weather. Or try the vibrant teal and tropical Blu Lagoon smoothie bowl on for size.

A couple doors down at European style Cafe Orso, staff take great pride in their coffee creations and it shows. Baristas swirl an adorable bear paw print design into the coffee, a nod to the Orso name which translates to bear in Italian. How fitting, given our burly neighbours in the Seymour area.

Orso also serves Deep Cove Craft beer on tap, for those thirsty hikers and locals alike, many of whom also lean towards the café’s tasty avocado toast.

Speaking of Deep Cove Craft, the small batch distillery has concocted a refreshing rosemary and olive gin influenced by the flavours of the Mediterranean. Inside the tasting lounge try the Cerise Royale, made from Deep Cove Craft black cherry-infused vodka. For spicy twist at the brewery, try their new Queso Fundito Dip with fresh Mexican cheese, jalapenos, chorizo, pickled onion, pico de gallo and tortilla chips for dipping.

Pair it with a Picnic IPA, “fermented with approximately a bajillion pounds of apricots,” promises the brewery.

While you’re already enjoying the scenery at Cates Park this summer, why not indulge in a good old-fashioned burger, fries and shake from Wally’s Burgers at the concession stand.

The burgers are made to order and served with fresh hand-cut fries. Bacon and cheese can be added if you’re feeling indulgent. The milkshakes, crafted from Island Farms ice cream, are hand scooped and available in 15 mouth-watering flavours. No worries if you’re on a plantbased diet, Wally’s serves up veggie burgers, plus, the gravy for the café’s poutine is vegetable based. Wally’s is open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting.

Quarry Rock is so crazy busy in the summer, so maybe instead stretch your legs on a serene Mount Seymour trail. Unravel the mystery of Mystery Lake: find a secluded spot along the shore to sit and eat lunch, followed by quick dip in the lake.

A perfect Cove summer date night involves gelato and mini golf at Takaya Golf Centre. Once you’ve got the swing of things, move up to the top deck at Takaya and

Mac Ward and Michael Kidd enjoy some old-fashioned fare at Wally’s Burgers in Cates Park. Bluhouse café’s tropical inspired crepes suit the warmer weather, meanwhile, The Crab Shop is now fully licensed and ready to serve you craft beer with your fish and chips. PHOTOS CINDY GOODMAN/SUPPLIED BLUHOUSE CAFE/MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

drive a bucket of golf balls. When summer winds down, head to Panorama Park on Aug. 27 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Deep Cove Daze. Our local community festival features entertainment on the waterfront mainstage, a midway with rides for kids, food trucks,

beer gardens and an artisan alley. Highlights include the Deep Cove Music Idol Contest and cardboard kayak race.

This summer, take time to celebrate and savour the things that makes us proud to call the Cove home.

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