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BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE 2012 POCKET GUIDE

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Proudly providing home support for seniorsAnd even more proud to have been voted one of the

Best Home Care companies on the North Shore.

Thank You!We offer companionship,

caregiver respite, meal preparation and clean up, personal care, accompaniment,

social outings and more.

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING OUR CREATIVE DIRECTOR, AMBER GEORGE, YOUR FAVOURITE HAIRSTYLIST!

AND THANKS FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVOURITE BOUTIQUE SALON 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

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2433 Marine Drive in Dundarave Village

604.922.9335

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At West Van Vacuum we can show you the right vacuum: The best investment for your home and budget.

Fully qualified vacuum technicians on site.

…because we specialize in customer satisfaction!

We want to thank all of our loyal customers for continuing to support West Van Vacuum and all small business on the North Shore.

~ John & Paul, West Van Vacuum Centre.

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104-980 West 1st St. North Van.,BC V7P 3N4

People 5Dining Out 5Food & Beverages for Home 11Shopping 13Home Decor & Home Services 21Automotive Services 28Professional Services 30Arts & Culture 33Lifestyle 38After Dark 44

Best Things to Do 15 & 35 Burstin’ with Broadway 25 The Harvest Project 31

The Delany family would

like to thank you for all

their years of great success,

and for voting Delany’s

#1 Coffee Chain on the North Shore.

We’re all smiles...

I N D E XThe BestHere on the North Shore, we really do have it all. Snugged up against the mountains and shaped by the shoreline, the setting is as unique as the people who choose to live here. This is your guide to the Best of the North Shore. Enjoy!

PEOPLE:BEST CITIZEN YOU’D LIKE TO SEE IN OFFICE/ COUNCIL1. Darrell Mussatto2. John Gilmour3. Robin Delany

BEST NORTH SHORE SPORTS TEAM1. NVFC Campobasso2. Handsworth Royals3. Carson Graham Eagles

BEST NORTH SHORE AMATEUR ATHLETE1. Rob Sacre2. Lauren Woolstencroft

DINING OUT:BEST BREAKFAST1. Tomahawk Barbeque2. Moodyville Café3. Tommy’s Café


816 Automall Drive, North Vancouver

604.984.0331www.pacifichonda.ca

Pacific Honda

We always give you our best ~ it’s nice to know you agree.We look forward to serving you more in the future.

Thank you for voting Pacific Honda #1 BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP ON THE NORTH SHORE!

NVFC Campobasso, voted Best North Shore SportsTeam.

From the dedicated and determined teams and individuals, to the shops, services, parties and parks available to us all, we’re revealing your top picks of the people and places that make this community the place to be!

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In the heart of our Community

RA T C L I F F & C OM P A N Y

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Kevin LeeDispute Resolution

Charles PierceyReal Estate & Business

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Clients often remark that we are a different kind of law firm.

We think so too.

The difference is in our expertise and approachability.You’ll be relaxed and comfortable with us.

We are not just lawyers. We are trusted advisors.

BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE 2012

From all of us at The Summerhill we wish to share our gratitude

for voting us the BEST retirement community on the North Shore. We look forward to continuing our quality of service and remaining an integral part of our Community.

Where good things come together.

Thank you for voting us #1 !!!

The Summerhill Retirement Residence135 West 15th Street (off Lonsdale)North Vancouver | 604.980.6525www.thesummerhill.ca


It’s an honour to be your favourite.

Thank you for voting us

Best Optical!

And because of you, we were also voted one of the

Best in Customer Serviceand Lifestyle Customer Service.

255-1233 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver 604.987.9191 www.lynnvalleyoptometry.com

Eyewear. Eyecare. Redefined.

Dr. Shajani and the Lynn Valley Optometry team.


BEST BREAD BAKERY1. COBS Bread2. Artisan Bake Shoppe3. Savary Island Pie Company

BEST BRUNCH1. Tommy’s Café2. The Lobby

(Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier) 3. The District

BEST BURGERS1. Vera’s Burger Shack2. White Spot3. Five Guys Burgers & Fries

BEST CHAINRESTAURANT1. White Spot2. Cactus Club3. Browns Socialhouse

BEST CHINESE1. Capilano Heights Chinese2. Red Chili Szechuan3. Golden Pearl Restaurant

BEST COFFEE SHOP (CHAIN)1. Delany’s Coffee House2. Starbucks 3. Bean Around The World

BEST COFFEE SHOP (INDEPENDENT)1. Café Crema2. Brazza Gelato & Coffee3. Moja

BEST DESSERTS1. Thomas Haas2. Sweet Art Bakery & Cafe3. Savary Island Pie Company

BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT1. White Spot2. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers3. Boston Pizza

BEST FISH & CHIPS1. C-Lovers Fish and Chips2. The Crab Shop3. Troll’s Horseshoe Bay

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On-site Data Recovery LabThank you again

North Shore for voting

Computer Troubleshooters #1 Computer Service/Repair

2011

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(directly across from Dykhof Nursery)www.ctnorthshorecom

Hungry? Indulge your palette with the best of the best in food and drink. These eateries made you say, “Yum!”


Thank you for voting us #1 Family Friendly Restaurant &

#1 Chain Restaurant!

LONSDALE 2205 Lonsdale Ave604.987.0024

PARK & TILFORD1100-333 Brooksbank Ave604.988.4199

PARK ROYAL 752 Marine Dr604.922.8221

Valid from now until October 31, 2012. Valid for dine-in only Sunday - Thursday. Minimum purchase of $30. Maximum discount $5. Not to be combined with any other promotional offer. No cash value. Limit one coupon per visit. Valid only at Lonsdale, Park & Tilford and Park Royal locations.

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From award-winning burgers and signature fries, to our fresh salads, BC Chicken, pastas, stir-fries, and of course, our famous Pirate Paks, there’s always something delightful on the menu at White Spot. Come join us, morning, noon or night.

BEST FRENCH1. La Ragalade2. Chez Michel

BEST GREEK1. Anatoli Souvlaki2. Pasparos Taverna3. Mythos Greek Taverna

BEST ICE CREAM1. Brazza Gelato & Coffee 2. Marble Slab Creamery3. Pink Berry

BEST INDIAN1. Handi2. Palki3. Mumbai Masala (Tied) 3. Indian Fusion (Tied)

BEST IRANIAN1. Cazba Restaurant2. Yaas Grillhouse3. Zeitoon

BEST ITALIAN1. Bravo Cucina2. Gusto di Quatro3. Carmelo’s

BEST JAPANESE/SUSHI1. Bella Sushi2. Gen Sushi3. Hachi Hana

BEST KOREAN1. Kyung Bok Palace2. South Castle Korean3. Spicy House

BEST MEXICAN1. Red Buritto2. Cilantro and Jalapeno3. El Nopalito

BEST NEW RESTAURANT (LESS THAN 1YR)1. Pier 72. Browns Socialhouse3. The Truffl e House

BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND RESTAURANT 1. Tomahawk Barbeque2. The District3. Arms Reach Bistro

BEST PIZZA1. Hell Pizza2. Raven Pizza3. Boston Pizza

BEST RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW1. Salmon House on the Hill2. Pier 73. Beach House at Dundarave

(Tied) 3. Fraiche (Tied)

BEST SANDWICHES1. La Galleria Fine Foods2. Basil’s Subs3. Queensdale Market


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THANKS again! for voting our Sandwiches

the Best on the North Shore.Best Sandwiches 2011 and 2012.

BEST SEAFOOD1. Fishworks2. Dundarave Fish Market3. Salmon House on the Hill

BEST SOUP1. Soup Meister- Lonsdale Quay Market2. Sweet Lime Café3. The Bakehouse

BEST STEAK HOUSE1. The Keg Steakhouse & Bar2. Cactus Club3. MarinaSide Grill

BEST THAI1. Thai House Restaurant2. Krua Thai3. Thai Pud Pong

BEST VEGETARIAN1. Tamarind Hill2. Buddha Full3. Café by TAO

BEST VIETNAMESE1. Vina2. Vinam Restaurant 3. Pho Japalo

BEST WEST COASTCUISINE1. Arms Reach Bistro2. Fishworks2. The Lobby (Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier) BEST “DINING OUT” CUSTOMER SERVICE1. Browns Socialhouse2. Arms Reach Bistro3. Cactus Club

FOOD & BEVERAGESFOR HOME:BEST BAKERY1. Artisan Bake Shoppe 2. COBS Bread3. Westlynn Bakery

BEST BUTCHER1. Lynn Valley Meat Market2. British Butcher Shoppe3. Windsor Meats


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A loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou… Impromptu or planned, here are the best options to create a relaxing meal at home. Indulge your-self or invite family & friends!


225 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver 604.980.0010

Thrift & Boutique

thank you for voting us one of your favourites!

The home of beautiful re-useablecool and curious

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BEST CATERING SERVICE1. Tommy’s Catering2. Louis Gervais3. A Moveable Feast

BEST CHEESE MONGER 1. The Cheese Man2. Les Amis du Fromage3. Nourish Market

BEST HOME DELIVERY1. Spud2. Grace Wok3. Andreas Restaurant

BEST ETHNIC FOOD STORE1. Yaas Bazaar2. Osaka3. Mitra’s Deli

BEST SPECIALTY WINE1. Everything Wine2. Liberty Wine Merchants3. Edgemont Fine Wines

BEST SPECIALTY BEER1. North Shore Liquor Store2. Queen’s Cross Pub Beer,

Wine & Liquor Emporium 3. 16th Street Liquor Store

BEST PRODUCE1. Kin’s Farm Market2. Whole Foods3. Nourish

BEST FRESH SEAFOOD1. The Crab Shop2. Blue Seas (Tied) 2. Whole Foods (Tied) 3. The Salmon Shop,

Lonsdale Quay

BEST SUPERMARKET (CHAIN)1. Save On Foods2. Whole Foods3. Safeway

BEST TAKE OUT1. Ming Garden2. Red Chili Szechuan (Tied) 2. Andreas Restaurant (Tied) 3. Nando’s Chicken

BEST WINEMAKING/U-BREW1. Valley Estates2. Cork it3. Grapes on First (Tied) 3. My Wine Cellar (Tied)

SHOPPING:BEST BOOK STORE (INDEPENDENT)1. 32 books2. Black Bond Books3. Kidsbooks


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Thank you for voting us the

Best Pilates Facility on the North Shore.

604.921.6608 | [email protected] | www.soul2solepilates.ca

Shopping? Yes!Check out these shops…from vintage to cutting edge, here arethe bestneighbourhoods, shopping centers and uniqueboutiques.


There’s nothing more satisfying than introducing customers to more than 50 brands of warehouse priced famous brand name appliances and bedding products.

Colony is proud to be a family business based on service and value that has been saving you money since 1969. From all of us at Colony Warehouse — thanks for voting us the North Shore’s Best 2012 Appliance Store.

1075 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver(2 blocks behind Indigo Books - south of Marine Drive.)

Visit us on line: www.colonywarehouse.com

Mon-Thurs: 9am - 5:30pm Friday: 9am - 9pm Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

604.985.8738

“Saving you money since 1969”

to everyone who voted Colony Warehouse

– for the third year in a row – First Place Winner

in the “Best Appliance Store”

category for 2012

- from all of us at Colony

Sincere Thanks

Shown left to right: Rachel Church, Matthew Hutchinson (rear), Jennifer Odendaal (front), Andre Mazereeuw, DesNeiges Cosgrove, Chris Moe, Kevin Patterson.

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GET BOWLED OVER NORTH SHORE BOWL

Ah, bocce, a favourite leisurely — and some-times fervent — pastime of older Italian gents. On a clear evening why not gather some friends together for a round of bocce at Boulevard Park? Afterwards, skip over a couple streets to Lonsdale Avenue and indulge at Brazza Gelato. The West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club (20th Street and Marine Drive) hosts open bowls for first-timers every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Here’s your chance to step onto greens saturated with history: organized lawn bowling in West Vancouver dates back to

before the First World War.

And how about indoor bowling? On rainy days, check out the North Shore’s last standing bowl-ing alley — North Shore Bowl. It offers the ultimate throwback to the ‘70s and ‘80s with disco bowl-ing and glow-in-the-dark birthday party rooms.

“Oh yeah, I’ve had that [disco bowling] since ‘99 and it was just as popu-lar then as it is now,” says North Shore Bowl owner Richard Grubb. For hours and pricing, visit north-shorebowl.ca.

GO FISH NORTH SHORE

Experience urban angling at its best on the North Shore. Cast a line from the shores of the mighty Capilano River — teeming with chinook and coho salmon from now until late fall. A prime access point is down-stream from the Capilano River Hatchery where a network of trails branch

off towards the water.Or head to Horseshoe

Bay and try trolling for myriad salmon species in Howe Sound. The boat-ing specialists at Sewell’s Marina (www.sewells-marina.com) can set you up with a fishing charter, leaving you to sit back and focus on finding that elu-sive big fish.

Amateur anglers might have better luck at Rice Lake – a well-stocked, serene fishing hole in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, cradled by a lush forest of Douglas fir and western red cedar trees. A map with directions to Rice Lake is available online at metrovancouver.org.

Remember to pack a valid B.C. freshwater fish-ing licence.

ADOLESCENT ADRENALINENORTH VANCOUVER We’re lucky on the North Shore to have natural amusement at our door-step, and where own

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for voting us your favourite

Serving generations of families for over 25 years ~ we thank you for our continued success!

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Children’s – New and BEST Children’s – Consignment

BOOMERS & ECHOESKids & Maternity Ltd.

1985 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver FREE PARKING 604.984.6163

www.boomersandechos.com

NEW & QUALITY CONSIGNMENT

Fairfield

MUSIC604.910.5241www.fairfieldmusic.com#3-1225 East Keith Road, North Vancouver

All ages welcome.

Thank Youfor voting us the

Best Music School on the North Shore!

Lessons in piano, voice, guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone

& sound recording.

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BEST BOOK STORE (CHAIN)1. Indigo2. Chapters

BEST CONFECTIONERY1. Sugar & Co 2. Ellie’s Candy Lane 3. Thomas Haas

BEST CLOTHING - CHILDREN’S (NEW)1. jack & lola 2. Lusso Baby3. Boomers & Echoes

BEST CLOTHING - CHILDREN’S(CONSIGNMENT)1. Boomers & Echoes 2. Kuddel Muddel Kids3. The Secret Closet

BEST CLOTHING - MEN (CASUAL) 1. Mark’s Work Wearhouse2. Unity Clothing Inc. 3. The Gap

BEST CLOTHING - MEN (FORMAL)1. Moores Clothing for Men2. Mens Room3. The Bay

BEST CLOTHING -WOMEN (CASUAL)1. Get Dressed2. Unity Clothing Inc.3. Orquidea

BEST CLOTHING -WOMEN (FORMAL)1. The Bay2. Marilyn’s Boutique3. Blush (Tied) 3. Bellissima (Tied)

Jonathan Shandlerwww.shandler.ca

Office: 604.988.8000

Mobile: 604.250.1433

TollFree: 800.665.1455

Fax: 604.986.3612

Thank you for your votes.

RE/MAX Crest Realty101-2609 Westview Drive

N. Van. B.C. V7N 4M2

I have lived on the North Shore my whole life and I use that intrinsic knowledge to the benefit of my clients.

Having sold homes all over the North Shore, I have my finger on the pulse of the real estate market.

For all of your real estate concerns, I invite you to call me today. I can help you every step of the way.


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BEST CLOTHING - WOMEN (CONSIGNMENT)1. Colette’s Frocks2. The Comeback,

Edgemont Village3. MacGillycuddy’s Designer

Consignment

BEST CHOCOLATE SHOP1. Thomas Haas2. Cinnamon’s Chocolates3. Purdy’s Chocolates

BEST FLORIST1. Posy2. West Van Florist3. Margitta’s Flowers

BEST GIFT STORE1. The Red Tulip2. Giftworks3. Favourite Gifts

BEST JEWELRY STORE1. Lugaro Jewellers2. Romance Jewellers3. Edgemont Village Jewellers

BEST KITCHENWARE/COOKING STORE1. Ming Wo, Capilano Mall2. Call the Kettle Black3. Essential Kitchenware

BEST MUSICALINSTRUMENT STORE1. Long & McQuade2. Tom Lee Music3. Creative Music Center

BEST OPTICAL/EYEWEAR STORE1. Lynn Valley Optometry2. Highland Optical3. Optix Eyewear

BEST PET SUPPLIES1. Bosley’s, Lonsdale2. Korna Natural Pet Supplies3. Mr Pets

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY STORE1. Kerrisdale Cameras,

Lonsdale2. London Drugs3. Lens and Shutter

BEST SHOE STORE1. Zig Zag, Edgemont Village2. Ingledews, Park Royal3. Aldo

BEST SHOPPING CENTRE1. Park Royal2. Capilano Mall3. Lynn Valley Village


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F r o m C o n c e p t To C o m p l e t i o nWe are committed to providing reliable,

long lasting, and high quality construction services to homeowners.

EdgewoodC o n s t r u c t i o n L t d.Phone: 604-983-3330 Fax: 604-983-9937

Thank you

for voting us one of the best

on the North Shore!


We get the picture!Great customer service and quality products

are important to you. They are always important to us.

Thanks to our valued customers for voting us

“Best Home Entertainment Store” on the North Shore!

Before you start your next renovation or installation project,

see the experts at CGM Electronics.

604.987.3121www.cgmelectronics.com

604.929.6060 • www.seymourdance.com • 808 Lytton Street, North Vancouver (near Ron Andrews Rec Centre)

Seymour Dance

We’re Leaping with Joy!Thank you for voting us #1 Dance Studio.

Come join our family and feel the joy!Now accepting fall registration ~ ages 2 to adult.

• Ballet • Jazz • Lyrical • Hip Hop • Breakdance • Irish • Modern• Musical Theatre • Acro • Tap • Boys only classes

BEST SHOPPING NEIGHBORHOOD1. Edgemont Village2. Lower Lonsdale3. Lynn Valley Village (Tied) 3. Park Royal Village (Tied)

BEST SKINCARE/COSMETICS STORE1. Skoah2. Kiss & Make Up3. Shoppers Drug Mart

BEST SPORTING GOODS 1. MEC2. Sport Check3. Time Out Source for Sports

BEST TOY STORE1. BC Playthings2. Toy Jungle3. Bears Toy Store

BEST VACUUM STORE1. West Van Vacuum Center2. Al’s Vacuum Superstore3. ILAC Appliance & Vacuum

BEST “SHOPPING” CUSTOMER SERVICE1. Whole Foods2. Lynn Valley Optometry3. Nourish Market

BEST APPLIANCE STORE1. Colony Major Appliance

& Mattress Warehouse 2. Sears3. Y Frank’s Appliances

BEST ARCHITECT1. Bill Curtis Design2. Hollingsworth Architecture


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1637 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver 604-985-1185

Mon-Sat 9am-6pm Sun 11am-5pm Closed Holidays

www.victoriashealth.com

• Lowest prices and a price match guarantee.• Best selection Vitamins and healthy

products.• Proud to be a Canadian family business.• Caring service and professional advice.

THANK YOUTo all our wonderful customers

for voting us your favourite Health Food Store!

1st Place Winner For Best Health Food Store

Everything you need to make your house feel like a home – or to design your home, for that matter! Architects, appliances, furnishings, lighting, construc-tion companies, home electronics, hot tubs, BBQs…Check it out.HOME DECOR AND HOME SERVICES:


Thank You for voting us the Best Window Treatment store on the North Shore!

Shutters • Draperies Wood Blinds • Cellular Shades Roller Shades • Roman Shades

Woven Wood • Motorization & More!

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BUDGET BLINDSof North & West Van

604.929.2546FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION

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BEST BARBECUE STORE1. Johnstone’s Barbecue2. Home Depot3. Canadian Tire

BEST CONSIGNMENT(DECOR/FURNITURE)1. Consignment Canada2. La Lucy Thrift & Boutique 3. Echos China

BEST CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION COMPANY1. CCI Renovations2. Sprucehill Contracting Inc

(Tied) 2. Twin Lions Contracting Ltd

(Tied) 3. Edgewood Construction

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS (INDEPENDENT)1. The Living Lab2. Country Furniture3. Ginger Jar

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS (CHAIN)1. HomeSense2. Urban Barn3. Bed Bath & Beyond

BEST GARDENING STORE1. Maple Leaf

Garden Center2. Garden Works3. Dykhof Nurseries

BEST HOME ELECTRONICS STORE (INDEPENDENT) 1. CGM Electronics BEST HOME ELECTRONICS STORE (CHAIN)1. Future Shop2. Visions Electronics 3. Best Buy

BEST HOT TUB STORE1. Crystalview Pool Spa

and Patio2. Rona, 1st Ave


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Celebrating over 30 years of business on the North Shore!

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Vera’s Burger Shack Lonsdale location under new ownership.

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Supporting seniors in their own homes since 1980.

Thank You for voting us the Best in Home Health Care!

Call us for a FREE, no obligation, in-home assessment of your healthcare needs.

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Burstin' with BroadwayWhat would be your dream North Shore venue and why?We are very fortunate to already perform in our “dream venue,” the Kay Meek Centre. Galen Olstead at Kay Meek Centre has always been amazing to work with and we are fortunate to have such a lovely venue on the North Shore. We’d love if it were slightly larger and with a few more lights but we feel very lucky to have such a great venue right here in our backyard. The staff at the Meek are fantastic.

If a Broadway producer from New York came to recruit one of your members, which North Shore restaurant would you go to for lunch?There are so many great restaurants on the North Shore, it is hard to choose, but I am partial to the Arm’s Reach Bistro in Deep Cove. When people come from out of town you need to bring them somewhere that demonstrates the breathtak-ing beauty of our city, and particularly the North Shore. The Arm’s Reach has great food, great service and a great location. My alternate is the Observatory on Grouse Mountain, on a nice day .

Who (or which group) on the North Shore enjoys your music the most?That is a tough question to answer. We sing Broad-way music, so our music is enjoyed by all ages. When

we sing in seniors' homes we get a great reception because they really enjoy hearing all those songs they remember, but the younger crowd tells us they love our shows as well because they are fun and upbeat.

How has being a musical group based on the North Shore helped your career?When I started Burstin’ with Broadway eight years ago, I was relatively unknown in Vancouver as a musi-cian. I had just moved from L.A., and as a result have been asked to participate in many projects as musi-cal director, coach, arranger and composer. It is amaz-ing to me that the group had grown so quickly from eight to 50 in the fi rst six months, and since then we have grown steadily to 125 singers with over 80 women

on our waitlist. I am so glad to have started Burstin’ with Broadway on the North Shore, it is such a supportive community and I love to see the enthusiasm there is for singing and for our group on the North Shore.

If you could change one thing about the North Shore music scene what would it be?I would love to see some more performance venues, in the sense that I’d love if there were more restaurant ordinner clubs where live music is performed. Jazz, dinner theatre, you name it. Something similar to The Cellar Jazz in Kitsilano. If we want music to thrive in our community, we need to create opportunities for professional musicians and students alike to perform on a regular basis.

Choir director Dominique Hogan talks fans, venues & restaurants

Dominique Hogan, director of the Burstin’ with Broadway choir – voted Best Kept Secret on the North Shore.


120 - 260 W Esplanade (in the courtyard) | North Van. 604.971.5108 | www.taoorganics.com

Café by Tao is open from 8 am to 9 pm everyday. Visit taoorganics.com to view our full menu ~ eat in ~ take outGive your taste buds a fresh nutritious experience!

Sebastian, Chrystelle, Agat and Nicholas

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Tao’s line of ProductsIngredients specific to Raw

CuisineBooks and Appliances

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Educational EventsCommunity of Gifted Individuals

offering holistic services Showcasing Local Artists

Music Night every 3rd Thursday Tao a place to meet, to share,

to learn, to create, to heal!

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#202 – 267 West Esplanade Avenue | North Vancouver | 604.988.7832 | [email protected]

Thank you to our clients for voting us one of the Best Accountancy Firms on the North Shore.

Our goal is to assist our clients with their business success by delivering professional tax, accounting, and consulting services ~ with a personal touch.

statement preparation Corporate and personal tax advice, planning and preparation

advisory services

BEST LANDSCAPING COMPANY1. Great Canadian

Landscaping Company 2. Momentous Impressions

Landscaping3. Twigs Landscaping

BEST LIGHTING STORE1. Home Depot2. Rona3. Canadian Tire

BEST MOVING COMPANY1. Edgemont Moving and

Storage2. Whitby & Tower Moving and Storage3. The Mighty Movers

BEST OUTDOOR LIVING/DECOR STORE1. Ginger Jar2. Crystalview Pool Spa and

Patio3. Canadian Tire

BEST PAINTING COMPANY1. ADL Painting & Design2. Powell Painting3. Blue Chip Painting Inc.

BEST PLUMBER1. Stevens Plumbing and

Heating Ltd2. North Shore Plumbing and

Heating Ltd.3. R&B Plumbing and Heating

BEST ROOFING COMPANY1. Coast Mountain Roof

Management Ltd2. Penfolds Roofi ng3. Burrard Roofi ng and Drain-age BEST WINDOWTREATMENT STORE1. Budget Blinds2. A Shade Better3. Monarch Floor and Window

Coverings

» HOME DECOR / SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES:

BEST AUTO BODY SHOP 1. Elite Auto Body2. Taylormotive Autobody3. Craftsman Collision

BEST AUTO SERVICE/REPAIR SHOP1. DeRosa Automotive2. Integra Tire Auto Centre3. Nic’s Garage

BEST CAR DEALERSHIP (NEW)1. Pacifi c Honda2. Carter GM3. Morrey Mazda

BEST CAR DEALERSHIP (USED)1. Jim Pattison Cars Unlimited2. Cam Clark Ford3. Pacifi c Honda

BEST CAR WASH1. Oasis Car Wash2. Hand Car Wash Park Royal3. Easy Wash

BEST TIRE STORE1. OK Tire2. Big O Tires3. Kal Tire


» AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Looking for a new set of wheels can be daunting. So can finding out why your car is screeching like a bird instead of purring like a kitten. Take the guess work out of finding the right dealer or mechanic.

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new ❤ consignment ❤ local designers ❤ vintage

2010, 2011, 2012 VOTED BEST WOMEN’S CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING

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Thank you for voting us one of the bestKitchen + Cooking Stores on the North Shore!

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Kerrisdale604-261-3599

Edgemont Village604-990-7274

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:BEST ACCOUNTANCY FIRM1. Loren Nancke & Company2. Whittaker & Towler3. Smythe Ratcliffe

BEST CHIROPRACTOR1. Dr Amanda Lee, Bloom Fam-ily Wellness Center2. Dr Carla Cupido3. Dr Chad L. Alderson BEST COMPUTERSERVICE/REPAIR1. Computer Troubleshooters2. Evergreen Computers 3. Geek Squad

BEST DENTIST(COSMETIC)1. Artis Dental Centre2. Smiles by Pocock3. North Shore Dental Group

BEST DENTIST (FAMILY)1. Dr Leslie Gallon2. Third Street Dental3. Dr Rod Chow

BEST DOG GROOMER1. Success Dog Grooming2. FurDoos Dog Spaw & Store3. Art of Grooming

BEST DRYCLEANINGSERVICE1. Minichiello’s Custom Tailoring2. Lions Gate Fabricare

Cleaners3. Malkin Cleaners

» PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Open Daily -10am to 4pmONLY FOR KIDS FROM 0 TO 110

For voting us

“Best Place To Take Your Kids”

405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver

Thank You!

Maplewood Farm

These professionals have the expertise needed to get the job done and have gained the trust of our read-ers. Whether you’re planning to travel, looking for a tailor, a lawyer, financial advice or want to know where to take Fido for a check up – you’ll find it all and more right here.


The Harvest Project

For those who may not know, what is theHarvest Project and what do you do there?

Harvest Project is a unique, homegrown North Shore charity whose impact is felt across North and West Vancouver. We aim to make the North Shore an even better place to live — by reaching out to our neighbours who are experiencing serious life challenges.

By offering “a hand up, not a hand out” to hundreds of people each month, we help individuals and families move back to fuller participation in the community.

Through client-care coaching, along with our food-recovery, grocery and clothing depots, we provide a safety net for those working to regain their footing in the local economy and in our neighbourhoods.

Currently, 40 per cent of our clients are single parents and their children. Another 40 per cent are new residents, and theadditional 20 per cent are seniors and those with chronic health challenges.

As executive director, my role is to ensure we offer that ‘hand up’ in a compassionate and effective way.

With 130 volunteers, an 8,000-square-foot facility, and only three full-time and two part-time staff, each day is full and challenging! Seeing the positive results of Harvest Project’s work in the lives of so many people is really fulfi lling.

When not at work, I can most often be found...

I love the walk and beach at Ambleside.

Do you have a favourite North Shore fundraiser or event?

Personally, the Canada Day parade has great signifi cance for me, being a relatively recent immigrant [from South Africa] myself.

Most memorable moment in your work at Harvest?

It was during a client-care coaching ses-sion with a dad — when his four-year-old child reached out and took my hand. Dad said that that was the fi rst time he’d seen that his son was comfortable since his mom had left them.

What in your opinion is the most common misconception about the North Shore?

That everyone is doing OK here. As a community, we are no different than other communities when it comes to life’s chal-lenges. People get sick, lose loved ones, lose jobs, grow old and often have extreme diffi culty recovering from those times. We see this side of the North Shore every day.

Executive director Gary Ansell helps North Shore familiesin need each day

The team at The Harvest Project – votedBest Local Charity.


BEST FINANCIALINSTITUTION1. RBC Royal Bank2. TD Canada Trust 3. North Shore Credit Union

BEST GREEN BUSINESS1. Pacifi ca Naturopathic Clinic2. Bellevue Natural Health

Clinic3. Green Coast Rubbish

BEST INSURANCESERVICE1. AC & D Insurance2. Fawcett Insurance3. Otto & Associates

BEST LAW FIRM1. Paperclip Law Corporation2. Ratcliff & Company3. North Shore Law

BEST MASSAGETHERAPIST1. Edgemont Massage

Therapy2. Avita Health & Massage

Therapy Center3. Karen Otsig RMT, Bloom

Family Wellness

BEST MORTGAGEBROKER1. Gibbard Hoffart Financial

Group, MortgageConsultants

2. Michael Alexander,Residential MortgageSpecialist, RBC, Royal Bank

3. Sabeena Bubber, Mortgage Professional, IntegreMortgage Partners

BEST NOTARY PUBLIC1. Dianna-Lynn Lund2. Kim Vickers & Associates3. Ken Sherk

BEST PHYSIOTHERAPIST1. Lynn Valley Orthopaedic &

Sports Physiotherapy Center2. Trimetrics3. Moveo Sport and

Rehabilitation Centre

BEST REAL ESTATECOMPANY1. Prudential Sussex Realty,

North Vancouver 2. RE/MAX Crest Realty3. Team Clarke

BEST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER 1. Onni Group2. Harbourview Projects3. Polygon


BEST REALTOR1. Grant & Jasmine Botto,

Prudential Sussex Realty (Tied)

1. Stefan Gerber, Prudential Sussex Realty (Tied)

2. Jonathan Shandler, RE/MAX Crest Realty

3. Patrick O’Donnell, Prudential Sussex Realty

BEST TAILOR SERVICE1. Minichiello’s Custom Tailoring2. Pro Stitch, Capilano Mall3. Mani’s Alterations &

Dressmaking

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY1. Flight Centre2. Expedia Cruiseship Centers3. Hagens Travel and Cruises

BEST TUTORING SERVICE1. Sylvan Learning Center2. The Tutor Doctor3. Academy of Learning

BEST VETERINARIAN1. Capilano Pet Hospital2. North Shore Veterinary Clinic3. Delbrook Mall Animal

Hospital

BEST ART GALLERY(PUBLIC)1. Seymour Art Gallery2. Khot La Cha Art Gallery 3. Bel Art Gallery



Exceptional Service, Compassionate Care

Thank you for voting Hear at Home #1

Hearing Tests Selecting and Fitting Hearing Aids Aural Rehabilitation Training Custom Made Ear Protection

778 340 1101 www.hearathome.com MO B I L E HE AR IN G CL IN IC

Get a FREE HEARING TEST in your own home

» ARTS & CULTURE

If a community is defined by its culture, then the North Shore is vibrant and diverse.Celebrate creativity!Catch a play,attend a galleryopening, connect withlocal performers at yourneighbourhood festival.

ARTS & CULTURE:


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Over 150 Craft, Import & Domestic Beers and 500 wines under $20.

NORTH SHORELIQUOR STORE

OPEN 365 DAYS FROM 9AM UNTIL 11PM

Suite 8 – 3046 Edgemont Boulevard in North Vancouver www.edgemontmassage.com 604.983.3151

Thank you for voting us the Best Massage Therapists

on the North Shore

Your Well Being is our Top Priority


ing a mountain bike is a local birthright. So pick a mountain, any moun-tain – Seymour, Cypress, Fromme – and get riding. Your kids could also be climbing the walls this fall – in a good way. There are 15,000 square feet of rock climbing combinations inside The Edge Climbing Centre in North Vancouver. Check out edgeclimbing.com for more information. There are other adren-aline-packed activities for those keen on keeping their feet planted on the ground. If you’re 12 years old, congratulations, you have met North Shore Paintball’s (nspaintball.ca) basic requirement. But it might be handy to have some sleuthing skills in your back pocket to avoid being the first one pum-meled by paint. Relax, moms, the paints are non-toxic: they are water and

vegetable oil-based. And tucked away in a business park off Dollarton Highway is Laserdome Plus (laserdome.net) where high-tech hide-and-seek happens. Are you up off the couch yet?

TAKE A HIKENORTH SHORE

Weren’t one of the 262 diehard runners picked in the Knee Knackering race lottery this year?

Well don’t worry, you don’t have to be a contes-tant to explore the Baden-Powell Centennial Trail that runs from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove. It’s North Shore’s most cel-ebrated and trampled trail.

The terrain is varied: there are majestic moun-tain peaks to climb and tranquil streams to mean-der alongside.

At the western end of the trail, Black Mountain summit (3940 ft.) in Cypress Provincial Park is the highest point in the hike.

Beautifully condensed Baden Powell Trail expe-riences include Lynn Canyon Park, and Deep Cove’s Quarry Rock – where the trail culminates with a spectacular burst of scenery on a high bluff overlooking Indian Arm.

To keep you on the right path, there are bright orange, diamond-shaped markers attached to trees.

If you are ambitious enough to hike long sec-

tions of the trail make sure you know what you are signing up for before lac-ing those hiking boots.

Be sure to check North Shore Rescue’s website for the 10 essentials to pack for a trek in the trails: northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring.

CELEBRATE FIRST NATIONS CULTURE NORTH SHORE

Takaya Tours (takaya-tours.com) offers a guided ancestral journey along the Indian Arm coastline by canoe or kayak. Guides from the Coast Salish Nation sing songs, tell leg-ends and point out ancient village sites.

Once back on shore at Whey-Ah-Whichen, aka Cates Park, head to the concession stand for a legendary Wally’s Burger. You’ve earned it, after all that paddling.

First Nations art tells a colourful story. Visiting the Khot-La-Cha Art Gallery and Gift Shop (khot-la-cha.com) is an experi-ence in itself. Traditional masks, prints, gold and silver jewelry, wood carv-ings, textiles and clothing – many produced by local First Nation artists – are displayed in a distinctive longhouse-style building.

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BEST LOCAL CHARITY1. Harvest Project2. North Shore Volunteer for

Seniors3. North Shore Neighborhood

House

BEST COMMUNITY CENTRE1. West Vancouver

Community Centre2. John Braithewaite

Community Centre3. Parkgate Community

Centre (Tied)

3. Harry Jerome Recreation Centre (Tied)

BEST CONTINUINGEDUCATION FACILITY1. Capilano University2. Lucas Center North Van.

Continuing Education

BEST FESTIVAL1. Lynn Valley Day2. Party at the Pier3. Harmony Arts Festival

BEST NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTIVAL 1. Party at the Pier 2. Lynn Valley Day

BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL1. Harmony Arts Festival2. Caribbean Days3. Party at the Pier


» ARTS & CULTURE

OPEN FOR SHOPPING Wednesdays to Saturdays

Wed. - Fri. 10am - 6pm Sat. 10am - 5pm171 Pemberton, North Vancouver

604.980.1110 [email protected]

Happy Summer & Thank You to all of our loyal customers and consigners for voting us #1 consignment store again!

We are so honoured and look forward to seeing you this summer. We have 100s of new items in store

each week ~ from fine antiques to high-end modern, and even vintage coats and jewellery.

Feel good about where you shop… Shop Consignment Canada!


LIFESTYLE:BEST DANCE STUDIO1. Seymour Dance2. One Dance

Creative Art Centre 3. Perform Art Studios (Tied) 3. RNB Dance (Tied)

BEST BIKE SHOP/REPAIRS1. Obsession Bikes2. John Henry Bikes3. Cove Bike Shop BEST BOARD & SKI SHOP1. North Shore Ski & Board2. The Boardroom3. The Destination Slope &

Surf Outfi tters

BEST FITNESSBOOTCAMP1. The Maker’s Body Boot Camp2. Team Fitness3. Soul Fitness

BEST FITNESS FACILITY1. Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club2. She’s Fit!3. Level 10 Fitness BEST GOLF COURSE1. Northlands Golf Course2. Capilano Golf & Country

Club3. Glen Eagles 9 holes

BEST HAIR SALON1. Zazou Salon & Spa2. Verve Hair Lounge3. Supernova The Salon

BEST HAIRDRESSER/STYLIST1. Amber George, Verve Hair Lounge2. Dana Lyseng, Supernova the

Salon3. Barbara Skowronska, Beauty and

Glamour Hair

» LIFESTYLE

604 925 5262 1340 Marine Drive, West Vancouver www.handicuisine.com

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Proudly serving the Pacific Northwest for two generations!

Thank you!

Visit our new location on Hastings St. in Burnaby

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for voting Handi as having the BEST INDIAN FOOD on the North Shore!

We invite everyone to come in for lunch or dinner ~ and enjoy our ocean-view patio.

It’s your life – live it. Check out your options for dance studios, boot camps, yoga and fitness studios, bike/board shops, music lessons and more. Then – if you’re looking for a little down time – we have the best spas, hotels, and salons in town. We've even got the top places to people watch and where to go to just relax.


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Thank you for voting Coast Mountain Roof the Best Roofing Company on the North Shore!

With over 12 years in the industry, the team at Coast Mountain works

on time, to budget, and safely. For residential or commercial

roofing installations, call us today and learn what sets us apart from

our competition.

Valley Estates YOUR GUARANTEE OF QUALITY

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Thank you for voting

Valley Estates Best of the

North Shore 5 years running!

The Winemaking Company

277 East 8th Street | 604-984.4577 | www.valleyestates.ca

Visit our NEW LOCATION

in the historic Hodson Block

8th St. & St. Andrews.


BEST HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITY1. Bloom Family Wellness2. Canopy Integrated Health3. Pacifi ca Naturopathic Clinic

BEST HOTEL1. Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier2. Lonsdale Quay Hotel3. Holiday Inn

BEST KEPT SECRET ABOUT THE NORTH SHORE1. Burstin’ with Broadway

Choir2. Lynn Canyon Suspension

Bridge3. Deep Cove

BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE1. Rainbow Nails2. Spa Utopia3. Princess Nails

BEST MUSIC LESSONS1. Fairfi eld Music2. Harmony House Music

Studio3. Ava Music Center

BEST NATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER 1. Dr Ayla Wilson2. Dr Sara Kinnon, Bellevue

Natural Health3. Dr Brian Davies, West

Coast Integrated Health

BEST NATURAL HEALTH STORE 1. Victoria’s Health Store2. Nutraways3. Health Works Ltd.

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD THAT REPRESENTS THE NORTH SHORE 1. Lynn Valley 2. Lower Lonsdale 3. Edgemont Village (Tied) 3. Deep Cove (Tied) BEST OUTDOORACTIVITY(GOOD WEATHER)1. Hiking North Shore Trails2. Walking the Sea Wall3. Grouse Grind

» LIFESTYLE

604.984.9381 | 400-1200 Lonsdale Avenue | North Vancouver | www.drgallon.com

Thank you for voting us the Best Family Dentist on the North Shore.

You just made our smiles even bigger!New patients always welcome.

BEST OUTDOORACTIVITY (RAINY)1. Mountain Biking2. Puddle Jumping with

the kids3. Trail Running

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A TOURIST1. Grouse Mountain2. Lonsdale Quay Market 3. Lynn Canyon

BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR KIDS1. Maplewood Farm2. Lonsdale Quay3. John Lawson Park

BEST PLACE TO RELAX BY THE WATER1. Ambleside2. Cates Park3. Deep Cove

BEST PILATES FACILITY1. Soul 2 Sole2. Yyoga3. CoreBody Yoga (Tied) 3. Trimetrics (Tied)

BEST REASON TO LIVE ON THE NORTH SHORE1. Everything2. The mountains and ocean3. The people

BEST SKI AREA1. Cypress Mountain2. Grouse Mountain3. Mount Seymour

BEST SPA1. Spa Utopia2. Sabai Thai Spa3. Absolute Spa

BEST LOCALSUMMER CAMP1. Pedalheads2. Harmony House

Rock Band Camp3. Keats Camp

BEST YOGA FACILITY1. Yyoga2. Yogapod3. Maa Yoga Studio

BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY1. The Summerhill

Retirement Residence2. Churchill House

Retirement Community3. Amica


» LIFESTYLE

3080 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver 604.986.4864 www.giftworks.biz [email protected]

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purchase at Giftworks.(valid ‘til September 30, 2012)

Thank you for voting us one of the

Best Gift Stores!


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We carry a wide vaiety of top quality products for your canine friend. Our spaw offers complete dog grooming services from nose to tail. We are a cage free facility, allow-ing your dog to socialize and interact when wanted, or relax at their leisure. Whether you have a puppy, adult or senior dog we will ensure that your best friend receives excellent care and a quality FurDoo!

We thank you for voting us one of the Best Dog Groomers on the North Shore!

We love what we do!

#104-120 West 16th Street | North Vancouver

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604.986.8302


Thank you to our valued clients for trusting in us and for

voting us one of the Best in

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Thank you for voting us #1!2012 Best of the North Shore – Women’s Casual Clothing

We love that you get us!

Congratulations to all the finalists in our

6th Annual Best of the North Shore!

And thanks to everyone for participating this year. Your votes count!


» LIFESTYLE » AFTER DARKLive music, a local brew or maybe a summer cocktail… The choices are all there for you to make a night of it on the North Shore. Grab your friends, grab a bite and head out to have some fun.

BEST IN-HOME AID HEALTH SERVICE1. HomeCare West (Tied) 1. Shylo Nursing and Home

Health Care (Tied) 2. Nurse Next Door3. Daughter for a Day Home Support

BEST HEARING SERVICE1. Hear at Home Mobile

Hearing Clinic2. Clear Choice Hearing3. Crystal Hearing

BEST PLACE TO“PEOPLE WATCH”1. Lonsdale Quay Market 2. Sea Wall at Ambleside3. Park Royal Village

BEST “LIFESTYLE”CUSTOMER SERVICE1. Better Your Best Coaching2. Pacifi ca Naturopathic Clinic3. Lynn Valley Optometry

AFTER DARK:BEST BAR1. Black Bear

Neighbourhood Pub2. Browns Socialhouse3. The District

BEST BREW PUB1. Village Taphouse2. Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub3. Raven Neighborhood Pub

BEST COCKTAIL1. Browns Socialhouse 2. The District 3. The Lobby (Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier)

BEST LATE NIGHT FOOD1. Raglan’s Bistro2. Andreas Restaurant3. Cactus Club

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE1. Rusty Gull

Neighbourhood Pub 2. Mosquito Creek Bar & Grill3. Village Taphouse

BEST SPORTS BAR1. Hurricane Grill (Tied) 1. Boston Pizza (Tied) 2. Black Bear

Neighbouhood Pub3. Village Taphouse


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Located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Harbourview Projects is a locally owned and operated real estate and development company that specializes in residential, commercial and mixed-use property development.

Having been part of the North Shore community for over 40 years, Harbourview directors, Alan Saunders and Stefen Elmitt, share a lifelong interest in creating and managing properties that celebrate the exceptional lifestyle and professional opportunities that living in Vancouver presents.

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