Sheep Shearing

Sheep shearing

Sheep Shearing! It’s that time again. Come to the 33rd Annual Sheep Shearing Festival. The Maplewood team will be shearing the flock for the summer. Bill McCallion will be on hand with his world-famous duck herding border collies for a couple of demonstrations. Sheep Shearing Details: When: May 26th, 2013 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Where: [...]

North Vancouver Night Markets

North Vancouver Night Market

When it comes to night markets in the Lower Mainland, the suburb of Richmond is king. However, another suburb, just a seabus ride away has its very own night market, the North Vancouver Shipyards Night Market. The night market will feature 15 food carts, live music and over 50 vendors. North Vancouver Night Markets Details: [...]

Maplewood Farm Behind the Scenes | North Vancouver (ongoing until Nov 2013)

Maplewood Farm

You and your family are invited to take a peek behind the scenes at Maplewood Farm. This popular program will run a few times each month through to November 23, 2013. Activities include egg collection and washing, animal grooming, setting up feed and exploring “Staff Only” areas. Sessions run for approximately one hour. Please register [...]

Treetop Tales | North Vancouver (Ongoing)

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Leaping lizards – it’s nature story time!  Visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre for seasonal songs and stories with a nature theme.  Treetop Tales runs on the first and third Fridays of the month at 11am.  Admission by donation; suggested donation is $2 per person.  Perfect for children 2 years and up, with an adult. [...]

Imagination Stories | North Vancouver (Ongoing)

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Join storyteller Stef Green for free stories in the Active Baby store. Each week the store will host a 30-minute program aimed at families with children age five and under. Imagination Stories Details: When: Wednesdays beginning May 2, 2012 Time: 10 am-10:30 am Where: Active Baby, Capilano Mall Address: 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver BC [...]

Lynn Canyon Park – Suspension Bridge

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Lynn Canyon Park features a suspension bridge that sways 50 meters above the canyon. It was built privately in 1912 when the park opened. Lynn Canyon also offers a selection of walking and hiking trails that connect to other parks in the region such as Lynn Headwaters, Rice Lake, and Inter River Park. Lynn Canyon [...]

Capilano Salmon Hatchery

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Capilano Salmon Hatchery is now famous for its contribution of coho and steelhead to the sport fishery in Burrard Inlet. Also, Chinook salmon were introduced to the system in an attempt to establish a self-sustaining run of these prized sport fish in the Capilano River fishery and Vancouver Harbor tidal sport fishery. The Capilano Salmon [...]

Park and Tilford Gardens

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Park and Tilford Gardens covers 3 acres of greenery. They have 8 theme gardens including: the Oriental Garden, the White Garden, the Rock Pool, the Native Garden, the Herb Garden, the Display Garden, and the Colonade Garden! Park and Tilford Gardens also offer 35 shops and services on the grounds. Park and Tilford Gardens Contact [...]

Maplewood Farm

Maplewood Farm

Maplewood Farm is home to over 200 domestic animals and birds! Maplewood Farm provides a unique experience, incorporating enjoyment, education and the rural heritage of their 5 acre setting. You can feed the chickens and ducks, feed the bunnies (bring your own fresh fruits and veggies), see the feeding of the pigs and Belgian Draft [...]

Baby and Me Snowshoeing | Mt. Seymour (Thursdays)

Baby and Me Snowshoeing

This invigorating snowshoe series is designed for parents with babies, by parents with babies! Mom/Dad and baby are invited to enjoy a 90 minute guided snowshoe tour followed by tea and delicious snacks served to you indoors by Mt. Seymour’s friendly staff. Their qualified guides create a supportive, social and fun atmosphere so you can relax [...]