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🍁 Indigenous Fashion Week, Craft Beer Week & a Harbour Pool: Plus 50+ things to do on the North Shore this Week
The best things to do and know on the North Shore: November 6 to 12, 2025
What’s Happening on the North Shore: November 6 to 12, 2025
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Opening the Doors (and the Bar): Liberty Kitchen Open House
Liberty Kitchen wants to show you around (and feed you while they're at it).
Chef's bites, welcome drink, cocktail samples, and the kind of mingling that actually feels worth leaving your couch for.
Come see what they're building, meet some North Shore faces you should probably know, and taste why people are talking.
Wednesday, Nov 12 | 4pm | 1378 Main St
Spots are limited. RSVP Here before they're gone.
🏊♀️ North Van’s Getting a Harbour Pool
What’s happening: North Vancouver just announced plans for a floating harbour swimming deck off Waterfront Park — the first outdoor seawater swimming facility of its kind in B.C. The fully accessible deck will feature 50-metre swim lanes, diving platforms, a shallow leisure pool, and space to lounge - all free to use once it opens in 2027.
Why It Matters: North Van has long been an outdoor swimming desert, with no ocean access between Cates Park and Ambleside. This project changes that, and it’s backed by Swim Drink Fish, a national charity focused on clean water, and a $16-million donation from the Weston family. Two years of water testing have confirmed the site meets public health standards.
The Takeaway: It’s the kind of project that makes North Van feel more like the waterfront city it’s always claimed to be. A win for anyone who wants to actually get in the water, not just look at it.
What do you think?
North Van is getting a harbour swimming deck. Your honest reaction? |
Food & Drink Events This Week
Thursday, November 6 | Bridge Brewing’s New Pemberton Location | 1123 W 15th street: Bridge Brewing’s grand opening of their new location Pemberton & 15th in North Van. More info
Friday, November 7 | North Shore Craft Beer Festival Launch Party | Pipe Shop | 5:00pm to 10:30pm: Kick off Vancouver's North Shore Craft Festival on November 7, 2025 at The Pipe Shop with local beers, food trucks, and music. Two drink tokens plus a tasting mug included with each ticket. More info
Friday, November 7 | Viking Night | Braggot Brewing | 6:00pm: Party like a Viking! The celebration includes keg lifting, keg carrying, axe throwing, and stein holding, with some viking-worthy snacks in-between. More info
Saturday, November 8 | Brewmaster Dinner | Strathcona North | 6:30pm to 9:00pm: Four-course meal featuring new and core Strathcona brews paired with seasonal dishes from the kitchen. More info
🚨 Ticket Give Away 🚨
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week: Nov 19 to 22
Turns out some things are worth crossing the bridge for!
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) returns Nov 19–22 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and Couture Night (Thursday, Nov 20) is the one everyone's talking about. High fashion remixed with Indigenous artistry in a runway show that'll make you forget you're in a theatre seat.
This will sell out…buuuuuuuut…We’ve got 2 tickets to give away!
To enter the giveaway, head over to Instagram and…
Make sure you’re following North Shore Now and VIFW on Instagram,
Tag the person you’d go with in the comments on this Instagram Reel!
And that’s it - you’re in the running! We’ll randomly select the winner and connect on Instagram!
Winner announced Nov 8th (we’ll DM you on Insta).
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Note: all event times listed are North Shore Standard Time. Double check events and times before you head out.
Stuff for Kids, Teens & Families
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Next Week:
Forest Explorers: Mini-Beasts | Tuesday November 18th | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | Ages 2-5 | 9:30-11am: Bug exploration day - from butterflies to woodbugs - learn why we should all love bugs! Only a few spots left. More info
Thursday, November 6
Friday, November 7
Treetop Tales | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 11:00 am to 11:30 am: Stories for kids aged 2 and up every Friday, by donation. More info
Study Stars | North Van City Library | 3:30pm to 4:30pm: Tutoring sessions with teenage tutors for grades 4 to 7. More info
Kid's Chess Club | Lynn Valley Library | 3:30pm to 5:30pm: Play chess with other kids at the library. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio (6+)
Saturday, November 8
Labubu-inspired canvas painting workshop | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint your own Labubu on canvas. Perfect for all ages. More info
Family gaming | North Van City Library | 2:30pm to 4:00pm: Play Mario Kart, Minecraft, Among Us, and more. No experience needed. More info
Explore & Create Saturday Art Program | Gordon Smith Gallery | 1:00pm to 3:00pm: Art activities inspired by the gallery exhibition. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio (6+)
Family Tree Oven-Bake Clay Portraits | 2:00pm: Create a 3D Family Tree portrait from clay. More info
Gingerbread People Oven-Bake Clay Ornaments | 2:30pm: Make clay gingerbread man ornaments. More info
Yeti Oven-Bake Clay Sculpture | 3:15pm: Make a Yeti with oven-bake clay. More info
Holiday Besties Oven-Bake Clay Sculptures | 5:00pm: Creating your family and friends from clay. More info
Come Fly with Me Painting | 5:30pm: Paint a winter sky with acrylic paint. More info
Sunday, November 9
Open gaming: Minecraft | North Van City Library | 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Build and battle in Minecraft. Limited spots. No registration. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio (6+)
Holiday Lights Oven-Bake Clay Decorations | 2:00pm: Create a string of holiday lights out of clay. More info
My Gingerbread Heart Home | 2:30pm: Build and glaze your own gingerbread clay home. More info
Polar Bear Clay Sculpture | 4:15pm: Sculpt a winter polar bear sculpture from clay. More info
Penguin Mug Workshop | 5:00pm: Build a little penguin friend mug. More info
Monday, November 10
Kids Chess Club | Grades K-6 | West Van Library | 6:00pm to 7:00pm: Play chess, learn strategies in non-competitive games. More info
Tuesday, November 11
Remembrance Day - most ceremonies listed below in the “Stuff for Adults” but children are welcomed at most.
Wednesday, November 12
Family Clay Wheel Workshop (8+) | Edgemont Art Studio | 5:15pm: Spin the wheel, throw clay and take home your creations. More info
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Stuff for Adults
 | Open House @ Liberty Kitchen*Mix, mingle, and taste what's cooking at Liberty Kitchen's open house. Meet North Shore business owners and neighbors over chef's snacks, a welcome drink, and signature cocktails. 🗓️ Wed, Nov 12, 4:00 PM 📍1378 Main St, North Van |
This Week
The North Shore Craft Beer Festival runs November 7–20, with events celebrating local breweries, cideries, and distilleries. The festival kicks off this Friday at the Pipe Shop (see below). Each day highlights a different local spot, and Sip and Stay packages are available for those looking to make a weekend of it. More info
STAND Festival 2025 | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30pm: Experience immigrant and refugee artists' vibrant stories through Theatre, Music, Dance, and Art workshops at STAND Festival 2025! Runs until Nov 10th More info
Thursday, November 6
Ocean Film Festival Canada 2025 | Centennial Theatre | 7:00pm: A night of ocean-themed films and documentaries. More info
Beaded Pin Making for Indigenous Veterans Day | MONOVA | 6:00pm to 9:00pm: Make a beaded brooch with MONOVA’s Indigenous Cultural Programmer. More info
Natural Dye Workshop With Jessica Redditt | Cork It Wine Making (1427 Crown St) | 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Dye a Venus T-shirt with natural dyeing. Learn tips and create unique patterns. More info
Living to Die Well | Kay Meek | 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Explore living well, compassionate caregiving and end-of-life care. More info
Friday, November 7
Inuit Day: Film screenings | North Van City Library | 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Inuit culture documentary screenings. More info
Glass Fused Ornaments | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 9:00pm: Make unique glass fused ornaments. More info
Chica Chica Boom Chic (STAND Festival 2025) | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30pm: A solo performance that celebrates and interrogates the multifaceted experience of immigrant identity. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio (16+)
Saturday, November 8
Winter Pop-up Market | The Pipe Shop | 12:00pm to 6:00pm (Sat & Sun): Over 60 vendors with handmade goods, art, treats. More info
Bay to Cove Ekiden | Sewell's Marina | 9:00am: Ekiden relay race across North Shore from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove. More info
Norvan Falls via Rice Lake, Lynn Loop Trail and Headwaters Trail | Kilmer Park | 9:00am to 4:00pm: Hike Norvan Falls via Rice Lake on a 18.3km loop trail. Moderate difficulty.
Lee Miller Tour With Ami Bouhassane And Elliott Ramsey | The Polygon | 1:30pm to 2:30pm: Learn about Lee Miller's legacy of history, art, and food. More info
A Dictionary of Emotions in Wartime (STAND Festival 2025) | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30pm: A production of personal and collective experiences during the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. More info
We’ll Meet Again: The Songs and Performers of WWI and WWII | Caulfield Cove Hall (885 22 St. West Van) | 3:00pm: Timeless classics that lifted spirits, boosted morale and gave hope during the World Wars. More info
Sound Bath in a Himalayan Salt Cave | 940 16 St W | 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Healing sound ceremony in the Himalayan Salt Cave. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio
Sunday, November 9
Winter Pop-up Market | The Pipe Shop | 12:00pm to 6:00pm (Sat & Sun): Over 60 vendors with handmade goods, art, treats. More info
Miami (STAND Festival 2025) | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30pm: Intergenerational curses passed between mothers and daughters. More info
Capilano View Cemetery Remembrance Service | Capilano View Cemetery | West Vancouver | 2:00pm: Wreaths and commemorative crosses placed by students and Legion members. More info
Sound Journey | 444 Evergreen Place | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: A meditative sound journey for promote deep relaxation and inner balance. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio
Monday, November 10
Banana Musik (STAND Festival 2025) | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30pm: A memory play about aging, reciprocity, and care, a love letter to family, heritage, and the adult children of immigrants. More info
Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) | West Van Library | 10:30am to 11:30am: AI basics, potential, and ethics in a lecture-style class. More info
Drop in Chess | Lynn Valley Library | 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Play chess and improve your game, All ages and skill levels welcome. More info
Tuesday, November 11
Intro to Yoga Philosophy with Menka | Kahlena Movement Studio | 6:00pm to 7:00pm: Introduction to Yoga Philosophy. More info
Remembrance Day Ceremony and Reception | West Van Library | 10:45am to 1:00pm: Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph. More info
Remembrance Day Ceremony | West Vancouver Memorial Arch | 10:45am: Remembrance Day Ceremony, parade, and wreath laying. More info
Wednesday, November 12
Library Art & Architecture Tour | West Van Library | 6:00pm to 7:30pm: Drop-in art & architecture guided tour. More info
Events for Seniors
Sunday, November 9th | North Shore knitters | North Van City Library | 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Knit, crochet, and mingle with North Shore crafters. Newcomers welcome More info
Monday, November 10 | Remembrance Day Event | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 1:30pm: Featuring a performance by the Silver Harbour Choir.
Monday, November 10th | Remembrance Day Luncheon | West Van Seniors' Centre | 11:30am to 1:30pm: A hearty meal and chocolate mousse at the Remembrance Day Luncheon. More info
Monday, November 10th | Seniors' Gathering: Film screening - All Quiet on the Western Front | North Van City Library | 10:00am to 12:45pm: Film screening of "All Quiet on the Western Front." More info
Wednesday, November 12 | Climate Café | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10:00am to 11:30am: This week’s topic: Rebuilding after a disaster. Free, but pre-registration required: 604-980-2474
Wednesday, November 12 | Pins and Needles | Parkgate Library | 6:30pm to 8:00pm: Knit, sew, crochet, and chat. More info
Concerts, Live Music, Dancing & Pub Events
Thursday, November 6
Friday, November 7
Ben Crosby | Wildeye Brewing | 7:00pm: More info
Randy Swallow | Eagles Club Lounge | 8:00pm: More info
Wishbone | Squarerigger Pub | 8:00pm: More info
Live Music | Catch 122 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm [Reserve Online]
Karaoke | Sailor Hagars | 9 pm to 2am
Saturday, November 8
Monday, November 10
Poker Mondays | Sailor Hagar’s | 6:30pm: More info
Tuesday, November 11
Liar’s Dice Tournament | Shaketown Brewing | 2:00pm More info and Registration
Trivia Night | The Gull | 7:00pm Reserve Online
Trivia Night | Queens Cross | 7:30pm: More info
Wednesday, October 12
History of Music Trivia Night | Wildeye Brewing | 8:00pm: More info
Trivia Night | Lonsdale Bridge Deck | 7:00pm: More info
Karaoke | Eagles Club Lounge | 7:00pm: More info
Brit Invasion Bingo | Lynn Valley Legion | 7:00pm More info
Live Music | Village Taphouse | 7pm [Reserve Online]
Poker Wednesdays | Pemberton Station Pub | 6:30pm: More info
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