- North Shore Now
- Posts
- Fire Hoses, Harbour Beach & a Brewery Rebellion
Fire Hoses, Harbour Beach & a Brewery Rebellion
The best things to do and know on the North Shore: August 14 to 20, 2025
What’s Happening on the North Shore: August 14 to 20, 2025
Good morning, North Shore Crew! Your weekly cheat-sheet to North & West Van is here. New Here? Subscribe here
🍺 North Shore Brewers Join Fight Against "Unfair" BC Tax System
What's Happening? The BC Craft Brewers Guild has launched the "Protect BC Craft Beer" campaign, which advocates for BC tax reforms to stop favouritism toward foreign-owned beer giants. North Shore breweries Streetcar Brewing, La Cerveceria Astilleros, and Bridge Brewing have joined the fight.
The Backstory. Over 20 BC craft breweries closed this year amid financial pressures. According to the campaign, the current tax system gives foreign beer conglomerates $9 million in annual rebates while penalizing small brewers with higher rates.
Why is this important? North Shore's craft scene is struggling. House of Funk is up for sale after sharing their short-lived rebrand "was done with the intention of improving revenue - because to be frank, this past year has been tough." And the numbers do seem brutal: BC craft brewers pay $80,000 in markup fees for 2,000 hectolitres, compared to Alberta brewers, who pay just $20,000.
According to Street Car Brewing: "While we’re scraping together every dollar, foreign-owned beer giants are getting $9 million in taxpayer rebates…We’ve watched too many friends close their doors. Lost too many community spaces. Too many local jobs.”
The Takeaway. North Shore breweries are fighting for survival against a system that favours foreign giants over local businesses. Want to help? Write to your MLA.
🌴 Harbour Beach Pop-Up at Waterfront Park
The City of North Van has a new spot for weekend hangs with Harbour Beach, the new waterfront patio pop-up happening Fridays and Saturdays until the end of August at Waterfront Park. Open from 3 to 8pm, this is your spot for North Shore brewery drinks, rotating food vendors, jumbo lawn games, and live DJs spinning the soundtrack to your weekend. Perfect timing to catch golden hour over downtown Vancouver, and it’s dog- and family-friendly.
This weekend: drinks by La Cervaceria, food by Mr. Arancino, and tunes by DJ Delco.
🚒 Last Call: Hot Summer Nights
Somehow it's already mid-August, which means one final 2025 edition of Hot Summer Nights — happening tonight (Thursday) at Lynn Valley Field from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
If you're not familiar, this is one of the North Shore's most fun events for kids. North Shore firefighters roll up with ladder trucks and engines to spray kids with fire hoses, soaking everyone and creating one muddy, hilariously fun mess. Beat the heat while meeting the North Shore's bravest. Dress your kids in bathing suits, bring towels, and prepare for them to get completely soaked.
😋 Worth Eating This Week*
 *Check out the website for weekly listings and menus. | Eat Local. Meet Local. Love Local. There’s always something sizzling at 1427 Crown Street in North Van! Join us Wednesdays 5–9pm for Ay Mamacita’s bold tacos and taco bowls, and Fridays 5–9pm for La Valentina’s authentic Mexican favorites. Saturdays and Sundays bring a rotating lineup of local food trucks, each serving up fresh flavours and community vibes. Grab a seat on our patio, bring your friends, and make it a night to remember! |
More Food & Bev Events to Check Out
Hawkers Lane at Light Up Chinatown: Yes, it’s across the bridge, but it might be worth a seabus ride if you love food: the 500-block of Columbia St will be transformed into "Hawkers Lane" featuring tons of local food businesses. You can also stop by local businesses for limited time collabs, like Beaucoup Bakery’s Golden Rooster Croissant, filled with tender soy-marinated chicken, available at Chinatown BBQ. Happening this weekend - full details here.
Fresh Vancouver Island oysters meet award-winning North Shore gin. Fanny Bay Oysters are back at Copperpenny Distillery for one-day only (this Sunday, August 17). Make a reservation to avoid disappointment. Oysters start at 2pm until 7pm, but once they’re gone, they’re gone, so best to err on the side of early.
Cocktail Class - Friday, August 16: Craft summer cocktails using local and international spirits. [Tickets]
(Coming Up) Beva Brewing Block Party: Beva’s second-annual block party is coming up on August 23. DJs, raffle prizes, kids activities, beers (plus non-alc options) and BBQ, featuring Italian sausages and sides. [More info]
📣 Calling all North Shore Businesses
North Shore Now readers want to see you. Hit reply or book a call to learn how our new annual partnership programs can get your brand in front of 8400+ people who actually live here.
Stop wasting your ad dollars on print ads that end up in the recycle bin, or one-off ads that get buried! Let’s work together.
Note: all event times listed are North Shore Standard Time. Double check events and times before you head out.
Stuff For Kids & Families
Thursday, August 14
Hot Summer Nights | Lynn Valley Park | 6:30pm to 8pm: Meet firefighters, see the trucks, and get soaked by the fire hose. [More info]
Babytime (0 to 23 Months) | West Van Library | 10:30am to 11am: Songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories. Drop in. [More info]
Ice Cream Science (Ages 8 to 13) | Capilano Library | 2pm to 3pm: Learn the science of ice cream - and make some. [More info]
Friday, August 15
Saturday, August 16
Long Summer Nights | The Shipyards | 5pm to 10pm: Live music plus circus workshops, jumbo games, and free airbrush tattoos. [More info]
Summer crafternoon | North Van City Library | 2pm to 3:30pm: Create summer-themed artwork with repurposed materials. Drop-in. [More info]
Family Build and Play | West Van Library | 2:30pm to 4pm: Use the Library’s collection of building tools and toys!. [More info]
Clay Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:
Sunday, August 17
Sensory Friendly Sundays | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 10am to 5pm: Lowered lighting and sound adjustments make visits to the Museum more comfortable for neurodivergent families. [More info]
Monday, August 18
Tuesday, August 19
Wednesday, August 20
Sunset Cinema: Twilight | The Shipyards | 7pm to 11pm: Jumbo Games starting at 7pm; movie at sundown (around 8pm to 9pm). BYO chairs and blankets. [More info]
Escape Room: Starry Night Skedaddle (Ages 10 to 13) | Ages 10-13 | West Van Memorial Library | 10:30am to 12pm: Escape from Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting. [More info]
Stuff For Adults
Thursday, August 14
Free Outdoor Concert: KickDrive | Lions Gate Plaza | 7pm to 9pm: [More info]
The Wrath Of Collage | The Polygon | 6pm to 8pm: Collage party ahead of the screening of Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan. [More info]
Outdoor Movie Screening: Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan | The Polygon | 9pm: By donation. [More info]
Full Moon Ceremony & Sound Bath | Kahlena Movement Studio | 7pm to 8:30pm: Balance chakras, release stress, and restore energy. [More info]
Movies on the Mountain: Mission Impossible-Fallout | Grouse Mountain | sunset: [More info]
Friday, August 15
Shipyards Night Market | 3pm to 10pm:
Music: Zoe Twist Band, Susana Williams Band, Human Jukebox Acoustic Duo, Danny Davies
Food Truck Lineup: The Mad Greek, Teriyaki Boys, Veg Out, Beaver Tails, Grub Truck, Babas House, Bao Buns, Cheez, Roasted Revolution, Life is Sweet, Tacoland, Chai Wagon, Island Husk Bar, and Gary’s Kettle Corn.
Pop up Patio | Waterfront Park | 3pm to 8pm: Dog friendly, drinks from La Cerveceria Astilleros, food from Mr. Arancino, tunes from DJ Delco. [More info]
Free Outdoor Concerts: Big Easy Funk Ensemble | Lynn Valley Village | 7pm to 9pm [More info]
R;LINK | The BlueShore at CapU | 7:30pm to 9pm: A musical co-creation celebrating Korea-Canada cultural exchange through friendship, peace, and hockey. [More info]
Resin Pour Seascape Lantern | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Sip and create a resin seascape lantern, BYOB, 19+ [More info]
Saturday, August 16
Pop up Patio | Waterfront Park | 3pm to 8pm: Dog friendly, drinks from La Cerveceria Astilleros, food from Mr. Arancino, tunes from DJ Delco. [More info]
Movie Matinée: Love, Simon | West Van Library | 2pm to 4pm: Rated PG [Trailer] and [More info]
Sip and Paint – Cozy Cottage | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint a charming countryside escape. BYOB, 19+ [More info]
La Lemon Collection | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:00pm to 6:00pm: Ages 16+, Create a Italian-inspired lemon squeezer from a lump of clay. [More info]
Sunday, August 17
Bowen Lookout & Saint Marks Summit via Howe Sound Crest Trail: Intermediate | Cypress Creek Lodge | 9am to 2pm: Organized by North Van Hiking Meetup Group. Read all the terms before RSVPing. [More info]
Lights Out, Life On | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 10am to 11:30am: Explore what comes alive when the forest goes dark. [More info]
Monday, August 18
Bollywood Dance Workshop | North Vancouver Civic Plaza | 6pm to 7pm: Enjoy Bollywood dancing with expert Instructor Rohan D’Silva. Free, outdoors - register in advance. [More info]
Tuesday, August 19
Parenthood Meetup | United Strangers Coffee | 10am: Share insight and experiences, bring kids, have a coffee. [More info]
Lunchtime Live Free Outdoor Concert: Niki Kennedy| Civic Plaza | 12pm to 1:30pm: [More info]
Pins and Needles | Lynn Valley Library | 1pm to 2:30pm: Knitting, crocheting, sewing, and needle workers of all kinds. [More info]
Meet Your Mayor | Capilano Library | 6pm to 7pm: Come meet Mayor Mike Little, ask questions and chat about local issues. [More info]
Wednesday, August 20
Sunset Cinema: Twilight | The Shipyards | 7pm to 11pm: Jumbo Games starting at 7pm; movie at sundown (around 8pm to 9pm). BYO chairs and blankets. [More info]
Market at The Quay Farmers’ Market | Lonsdale Quay | 3pm to 7pm: Farm fresh produce, food, and artisan vendors. [More info]
Open Sewing Studio | North Van City Library | 5pm to 8pm: Reserve a time, use the library’s sewing machines, bring your stuff, and work on your own projects. [More info]
Naloxone Training | North Van City Library | 6:30pm to 8pm: Learn about harm reduction and how to safely administer naloxone to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. [More info]
Coming up…
Friday, August 22 | Ageless Motion Workshop | Moving Spirit Pilates | 4pm to 6pm: Calling all women over 40! Want to increase your mobility and flexibility, build functional strength, and enhance your mind-body connection? Ageless Motion is a movement program designed specifically for you. Spots are limited. [More info]*
Events for Seniors
This Week
Thursday, August 14 | Timeless Tales: Monthly Seniors Social | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 10am to 12pm: Reminisce, sip tea, share stories, and explore history during this social program for seniors. [More info]
Thursday, August 14 | Over 50s Social Group - Bike Ride | Seymour Demonstration Forest | 12pm to 3pm: [More info]
Tuesday, August 19 | Over 50s Social Group - Walk & Wade at Scenic Beaches on Bowen Island | 11am: [More info]
🎸 Live Music, DJs, Dancing & Pub Quizzes
Thursday, August 14
Friday, August 15
Saturday, August 16
Tuesday, August 19
Wildeye Brewing | Karaoke Night | 8pm to Late [More info]
Wednesday, August 20
Village Taphouse | Live Music | 7pm [Reserve Online]
Eagles Club Lounge | Karaoke | 7pm to 11pm [More info]
Wildeye Brewing | Trivia Night | 8pm to 10pm [More info]
👉 That’s all for this week! If you enjoyed it, forward us to a friend! You can also copy this link and send it to anyone who would enjoy North Shore Now 👉 https://northshorenow.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Thoughts? Suggestions? Hit reply and tell us what you think.
And don’t forget to grab your North Shore brewery print!
Want more North Shore content? We’re blowing up Instagram.
Reply