What’s Happening on the North Shore:
March 12 to 18, 2026
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The Evo e-bike sharing program is expanding to West Vancouver with 16 new parking stations set to roll out by April. Once complete, the North Shore network will include around 300 shared e-bikes and more than 130 parking zones. Riders can locate bikes and parking areas through the Evo app and pay by the minute, hour, or monthly subscription. The program aims to make e-biking a convenient alternative to driving for short local trips.
🚶The Casano-Loutet Pedestrian Bridge Gets Its Official Name
The city’s civic naming committee (aka, ChatGPT?) has officially named it Crosscut Bridge. The new pedestrian and cycling bridge over Highway 1 references both the “Cut” section of the highway and the historic crosscut saws used by local loggers. The $12.5-million bridge will reconnect the Cedar Village and Loutet Park areas and is expected to open this summer.
😱 End of an Era: Waldorf High School in Edgemont Is Closing
The Vancouver Waldorf School has announced it will close its high school program at the end of the semester after more than 45 years in Edgemont Village. About 60 students are affected. The daycare to Grade 8 programs will continue as usual.
The families are upset and worried about what comes next. Waldorf has long been known for its creative, low-tech approach for students who struggle in traditional schools. Some parents say the sudden announcement doesn’t leave much time to find new options for their kids.
🤣 West Van Comedy Classic March 21
Jokers Canada is bringing back the West Van Comedy Classic to Kay Meek Saturday March 21st. Top comedians, live stand up, a night sure to pop some stitches - these show typically sell out, use code NSN for 25% off: Get tickets
🚨 Check out the ticket giveaway on instagram - we’re giving away 2 sets of tickets, winners announced tomorrow!
🌈 Prismatica Light Installation on the Pier
A public art installation created by RAW Design in collaboration with Montréal artist ATOMIC3 has landed on the pier. It features 25 tall pivoting prisms that reflect rainbow colours during the day and light up after sunset. People can spin the prisms to create patterns of light and colour, turning the waterfront into a glowing, interactive kaleidoscope. These will be on display until April 1st.
🏔️ Snowshoeing on Grouse
I went snowshoeing on Grouse and it’s pretty awesome! Now that theres some fresh show, if you’ve wanted to try snowshoeing, now’s the perfect time. Here’s what’s coming up…
Friday March 13: Social Snowshoe for a Cause from 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Tackle the Snowshoe Grind after dark and support North Shore Rescue. All fitness levels welcome. More info
(Beginner) Saturday March 14: Family Adventure Snowshoe Tour from 1:00pm to 2:30pm: Guided fun family snowshoe. Rentals included. More info
(Beginner) Saturday March 14: Discovery Snowshoe Tour from 10:00am to 11:30am: Learn snowshoe basics and explore winter trails with a guide. Beginner-friendly, no experience needed. More info
(Advanced) Thursday March 12: Backcountry Exploration Snowshoe Tour from 6:30pm to 9:00pm: Guided night snowshoe through the backcountry to Thunderbird Ridge. More info
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☕️ Delany’s opening it’s new location
North Van’s Delany’s Coffee is opening it’s new location near Moodyville (151 -422 E 3rd street, North Van). This coming after a rebrand last year, and being voted North Shore’s favourite coffee shop, their 5th location aims to be up and running very soon. More info
🥃 Canada’s Best Bartender at the Good Night Out Fundraiser (Woods Spirit Co)
Woods Spirit Co. is hosting a fundraiser on March 15 in partnership with Good Night Out, a BC non-profit working to make nightlife spaces safer and more inclusive. Tickets are $28 and include a welcome drink, snacks from Liberty Kitchen, and a raffle ticket, with proceeds going to the cause.
Canada's Best Bartender 2025, Kate Chernoff, will be behind the bar alongside the team from Vancouver's Keefer Bar. Tickets: woodsspiritco.com.
🍻 Brewski is back at Cypress March 14
Cypress Mountain’s annual Brewski festival is back for its fifth year. Sample beers from 16+ breweries, enjoy a live DJ, and soak up the spring skiing atmosphere. Tickets include a souvenir glass and six tasting samples. 19+ event. More info
🧑🍳 Anti‑Inflammatory Cooking Workshop
A free cooking demo focused on simple, anti-inflammatory meals. Learn how to make house-made salmon cakes, turmeric sauce, and nutrient-rich salads at Choices Market in North Van, Wednesday, March 18, 5:00pm to 6:30pm: More info
Last Week’s Poll Results
Last week we asked where you unnecessarily splurge the most, dining out (32%) beat out coffee by a hair (29%) and a few people commented that skincare and make-up should be on there!
Note: all event times listed are North Shore Standard Time. Double check events and times before you head out.
Stuff for Kids & Families
🌼 Spring Break Camps
Full Day Spring Break Camps at Maplewood Farm
Kids get hands-on farm life experience and up close with real farm animals. They'll tackle fun projects, feed animals, cleaning out pens, and learning about the good daily routines that keeps the animals healthy and happy.
8:30am - 3:30pm
Spots available for:
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | Half Day | Ages 5-8:
Jolly and Joy Club | Full Day | Games, art, music, and creative activities, ages 4-12, daily 10:00am to 5:00pm. More info
Mila Earth | Full Day | Nature & DIY Camp | Soap & candle making, arts and crafts, foraging walks, archery & trampoline. More info
Presentation House Theatre | Full Day | Theatre-based storytelling, creativity, and performance. More info
Bella Ceramica | Half Day | Painting, candle making, clay and mixed media fun. More info
Saturday, March 14
Family Adventure Snowshoe Tours | Grouse Mountain | 1:00pm to 2:30am: Guided fun family snowshoe. Rentals included. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Sunday, March 15
Barnyard Buddies | Maplewood Farm | 9:30am to 11:00am: Farm craft, storytime, and goat grooming for toddlers and parents. More info
Bunny Pals Clay Workshop | Edgemont Art Studio | 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Make small clay bunnies with their own little accessories. Beginner-friendly. More info
Sensory Friendly Sundays | MONOVA | 10:00am to 5:00pm: Lowered lights, adjusted sound, and a quiet room for neurodivergent visitors and their families. More info
Monday, March 16
Wildlife Weeks: Junior Researchers with Raincoast Conservation | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 10:30am to 11:30am: Explore animal habitats and forest conservation with a Raincoast Conservation field researcher. By donation. More info
Tuesday, March 17 ☘️
Wildlife Weeks: Rare Creatures of Lynn Canyon! | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 10:30am to 11:30am: Hear stories of bobcats, otters, and even a seal spotted in Lynn Canyon, then walk the suspension bridge. By donation. More info
Fluttering Fun Dragonfly | North Van City Library | 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Make a whimsical flapping-wing dragonfly. Drop-in, kids 5-8. More info
Wednesday, March 18
Wildlife Weeks: Amazing Hummingbirds with VARC | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 10:30am to 11:30am: Learn about hummingbird species, migration, and nests. By donation. More info
Plan in Advance: Cool Stuff That’s Coming Up for Kids and Families
🎨 At the studio:
March 21 & 28 | Field Bunnies Bunny Painting (Ages 6+) | Edgemont Village Art Studio: Paint a mini bunny portrait, then create a tiny oven-bake clay frame and finish it with a touch of gold. More info
March 21 | Bunny Mug Clay Workshop at Edgemont Art Studio: Create an adorable bunny mug. More info
March 22 | Kitty Blob Cups Clay Workshop at Edgemont Art Studio: Mold a blobby kitty cup. More info
🐐 At the farm:
March 21 & 29 | Behind the Scenes | Maplewood Farm: Hands-on animal care, feeding, and farm activities for families. Ages 5+. More info
March 22nd | Farm Felting | Maplewood Farm: Transforming sheep’s wool into felt, 6+. More info
March 28 | Barnyard Buddies | Maplewood Farm: Farm craft, storytime, and goat grooming for toddlers and parents. More info
🦉At the eco centre:
Wildlife Weeks during Spring Break at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre…
March 24 | Living with Bears in our Backyards (few spots left)
March 26 | Birds of Prey: Get to see the actual birds demonstrate their impressive skills!
Stuff for Adults
Friday Night Art Mixer at Edgemont Art Studio
Start the weekend with a relaxed creative night out. Mini magnet vase & Spring watercolour painting, sip tea or cocoa at the Tea Bar, and create at your own pace. Come with friends or drop in solo. Starting at 6:30, last seating at 8pm. More info
📍Edgemont Art Studio
🗓️ Friday, March 13
🎭 Live Theatre This Week:
Mar 5: Quill Collective Presents | Milieu (March 12) | Kay Meek | 7:00pm to 9:30pm: Iconic films come to life on stage with Quill Collective's Milieu showcase. More info
Mar 17: Walk Right Back | Centennial Theatre | 7:00pm to 9:30pm: Live tribute show following The Everly Brothers from their rise to their reunion. More info
Thursday, March 12
Backcountry Exploration Snowshoe Tour | Grouse Mountain | 6:30pm to 9:00pm: Night snowshoe through the backcountry to Thunderbird Ridge. More info
Girl Night | La Cerveceria | 6:00pm: Disco ball, drinks, and tacos. More info
Date Nights: Flipbook Animation with Aranza | CityScape Community ArtSpace | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Create your own flipbook animation and add it to a group piece. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Friday, March 13
Friday Night Art Mixer | Edgemont Art Studio | 6:30pm to 9:00pm: Socialize, sip tea or cocoa, and create at your own pace. More info
Social Snowshoe for a Cause | Grouse Mountain | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Tackle the Snowshoe Grind after dark and support North Shore Rescue. All fitness levels welcome. More info
Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina: Book Launch + Performance | The Polygon | 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina reads from her book with a live improvised score. More info
Candle Making Workshop | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Make your own scented candle in a glass vessel. More info
Saturday, March 14
Discovery Snowshoe Tour | Grouse Mountain | 10:00am to 11:30am: Learn snowshoe basics and explore winter trails with a guide. Beginner-friendly, no experience needed. More info
Brewski | Black Mountain Lodge | 3:00pm to 7:00pm: Beer tastings from local breweries, DJ on the patio, and a chance to win a season pass. 19+. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Springy Time Oven-Bake Clay Workshop | 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Make spring-themed clay magnets. More info
Wee Love Bunnies Oven-Bake Clay Workshop | 2:30pm to 3:30pm: Make a cute bunny with oven-bake clay. More info
Bunny Mug Clay Workshop | 3:15pm to 4:15pm: Make a bunny mug with fun details. More info
Kitty Blob Cups Clay Workshop | 3:45pm to 4:45pm: Make a blobby kitty cup. The blobblier the better. More info
Tiny Cottage Lanterns Clay Workshop | 4:15pm to 5:15pm: Build a ceramic cottage with glowing windows. More info
Indigenous Artisan Market | MONOVA | 11:00am to 4:00pm: Shop Indigenous art, watch demos, and join family activities. More info
Cooking Class – Hungarian Dinner | Mollie Nye House | 4:00pm to 7:30pm: Cook cabbage rolls, chicken paprika, and a traditional Hungarian dessert. More info
Opening Reception: Marian Penner Bancroft: Long Story | West Van Art Museum | 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Public reception for Marian Penner Bancroft's Long Story exhibition. More info
Movie Matineé: Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere | West Van Library | 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Springsteen's biopic. Rated 14A. More info
Sunday, March 15
Himalayan Salt Cave Soundbath | Saltwonder Himalayan Salt Cave | 7:00pm to 8:00pm: Immerse in healing sounds, relax in the salt cave, and experience deep restoration. More info
New Moon Sound Healing Ceremony | Kahlena Movement Studio | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: Crystal bowl sound healing, guided meditation, and reiki. More info
Spring Viola Wreath Workshop | Gardenworks | 11:00am to 12:00pm: Make a moss wreath with blooming violas. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Bunny Reminder Clay Workshop | 2:30pm to 3:30pm: Make a clay bowl with a cute bunny perched on the rim. More info
Mini Charcuterie Magnets Oven-Bake Clay Workshop | 3:45pm to 4:45pm: Make tiny clay charcuterie magnets with cheeses, crackers, and fruit. More info
Patchwork Sleeping Kitty Dish Oven-Bake Clay Workshop | 4:15pm to 5:15pm: Make a clay dish with a sleeping kitty under a patchwork blanket. More info
Monday, March 16
We Lend a Hand | Kay Meek | 7:00pm: BC premiere of a documentary about 40,000 teenage girls who volunteered to feed wartime Europe. More info
Tuesday, March 17 ☘️
Wednesday, March 18
Full & New Moon Snowshoe Tours | Grouse Mountain | 7:00pm to 9:30pm: Guided snowshoe to the best stargazing spots. More info
The Boss Ladies Spring Gathering & Networking event | The Woods Spirit Co. | 6:30pm to 9:30pm: Connect with inspiring women entrepreneurs and expand your network. More info
Drumming with Abby | Mollie Nye House | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: Drop-in group drumming circle. No experience needed. More info
Plan in Advance: Cool Stuff That’s Coming Up for Grown Ups
March 28 (3 spots left) | Clay Pottery Workshop: Mini Botanical Platter: Bring your own greenery and press real botanical textures into a softly shaped clay platter. More info
April (Multiple Dates and Times) | Clay Pottery Workshop: Bee Cups: Make flower-shaped ceramic cups designed to hold water for bees and pollinators. More info
May 3 | Talaysay Tours & Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre Workshops: The Ecology Centre is partnering with Indigenous-owned Talaysay Tours to deliver two authentic cultural and eco-tourism experiences on the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Shíshálh (Sechelt) Nations.
Print Making Workshop | 10:30am to 11:30am: Hands‑on printmaking workshop inspired by the surrounding environment. More info
Love the Land Walking Tour | 12:30pm to 1:30pm: A reflective experience emphasizing relationship to land, observation, and cultural teachings on reciprocity and caring for place. More info
Events for Seniors
Thursday, March 12 | Hearing Testing with Ears to You | West Van Seniors' Centre | 9:30am to 2:30pm: 45-minute hearing assessment with an audiologist. Call 605-925-7280 to reserve. More info
Saturday, March 14 | Music by Francis Baptiste | West Van Seniors' Centre | 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Indigenous singer-songwriter Francis Baptiste performs original music. More info
Saturday, March 14 | Craft Supplies & Puzzles Sale | Silver Harbour Seniors' Centre | 11:00am to 2:00pm: Shop second-hand craft supplies, yarn, fabrics, and puzzles. More info
Tuesday, March 17 ☘️ | Daytime Dance – Special St. Patrick’s Day Edition | Silver Harbour Seniors' Centre | 1:00pm to 2:30pm: Irish music and dancing (or just listening) for St. Patrick's Day. Everyone welcome. More info
Wednesday, March 18 | Pins and Needles - Parkgate Library | Parkgate Library | 6:30pm to 8:00pm: Knit, crochet, sew and chat. More info
Wednesday, March 18 | Lunch and Learn | West Van Seniors' Centre | 10:30am to 1:00pm: Wellness, safety, and personal finance experts, followed by a free hot lunch. More info
Live Music, DJs, Dancing & Pub Quizzes
Thursday, March 12
Open Mic | Eagles Club Lounge | 7:30pm: More info
Friday, March 13
Saturday, March 14
Sunday, March 15
The Ultimate Tribute to the BEE GEES | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm: More info
Tuesday, March 17 ☘️
Wednesday, March 18
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