Lower Lonsdale Love it. Live it.
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Take 52 Talk with the neighbours
Walk this way The restaurant route
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Insider’s guide to life on the waterfront!
…the Beaujolais? the entrée? the play? Deciding the best part of the evening may make for lively discussion… and Le Bistro invites you to come enjoy it all!
THE WINE: An extensive wine list awaits and our Beaujolais Nouveau débuts November 19! THE DINNER: Le Bistro’s menu will satisfy the most discerning critic. Savour the night!
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The enigma of Pierre Elliott Trudeau is a bug Canadians will never fully get out of our system. His presence redefined a somewhat dowdy country in the eyes of the world, leaving us with a collective anxiety about whether we quite measured up. Brooke Johnson has captured this strange ambivalence in a beautiful onewoman show about her friendship with the just-retired PM when she was only 23. Co-presented with Ruby Slippers Theatre.
David Mamet’s hilarious cautionary tale set in the high-stakes world of Hollywood film production. An accelerating roller coaster ride of tension is put in motion as wannabe producer Charlie Fox brings a potential blockbuster movie to his old friend and newly-made Head of Production, Bobby Gould. Time is of the essence, as the deal must be locked-down or lost. Neither of them realizes the key role that will be played by young temp Karen, who gets a taste of power and the opportunity to wield it. The play is a nail-biter right down to the gripping conclusion and nothing is quite as it seems.
Damien ~ Nov 16 - 28
A Beautiful View ~ April 5 - 9, 2011
A heart-wrenching story of love and compassion about Father Damien de Veuster who lived among the lepers on Molokai Island. The play confronts his challenges of self doubt and undying compassion towards what he originally describes as a dumping place for human beings.
A Beautiful View is a seriocomic trek across the intangibles of love and our affinity for rewriting history in its name. The production features the acting talents of Colleen Wheeler and Diane Brown, with direction by Daniel McIvor.
Visiting Mr. Green ~ Feb 10 - 27, 2011
The Belle of Amherst ~ May 10 – 21, 2011
86 year old widower Mr. Green is almost hit by a car driven by young corporate executive Ross Gardiner. Found guilty of reckless driving, Ross is ordered to spend the next six months making weekly visits to Mr. Green. What starts off as a comedy about two people who resent being in the same room together develops into a gripping and poignant drama, as family secrets are revealed and old wounds are opened. Co-produced with the Chutzpah! Festival
Step into the parlour for tea time with “The Belle of Amherst,” the multi-award-winning one-woman play based on the writings and poetry the 19th-century reclusive genius Emily Dickinson featuring Renée Bucciarelli, whose work as a classical actress has enjoyed praise from the New York Times.
Trudeau Stories ~ Nov 9 -13
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OCTOBER 2010 G U I D E TO LOWER LONSDALE
The people • Message from the LLBA ............. 5 • Message from the Mayor........... 9 • On the waterfront with a port captain .........................32-33 • Take 52: Five residents talk about the neighbourhood ..............45-50 • Lower Lonsdale - New to the Neighbourhood ................. 53
The places • Walk this way – the Restaurant Route............................... 14-15 • Gallery Tour ..................... 24-25 • Lower Lonsdale - Future Developments .................... 56-57
The festivals • Calendar of Events ..........20-21 • Festival of Lights .................. 37 • Party-at-the-Pier .................. 39 • Fall Festival .......................... 41
The fun • Community Amenities ......... 61 • Public Art ............................. 63
Lower Lonsdale Love it. Live it.
ON THE COVER:
autumn 2010
The waterfront just keeps getting better as new ideas are shaped and developed in the neighbourhood.
Take 52 Talk with the neighbours
Also Inside • Map................................34-35 • Listing of Advertisers............ 66
Lower Lonsdale – lots to discover, and lots to enjoy!
Walk this way The restaurant route
Join the parties Lower Lonsdale celebrates
The Arts Q The Calendar Q The Map p
Insider’s guide to life on the waterfront!
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The editorial content of this guide is directed by the Lower Lonsdale Business Association (LLBA) in partnership with the Outlook. For information regarding advertising please contact the Outlook: 604.903.1000. For information regarding editorial content you may contact either the Outlook or the Lower Lonsdale Business Association: www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com.
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Proceeds from each of the three LLBA festivals are donated to community programs at the North Shore Neighbourhood House, The Harvest Project and John Braithwaite Community Centre.
The Lower Lonsdale area is physically redesigning itself with the newly constructed “Pier” development at Lonsdale & Esplanade, public areas between the Pinnacle Hotel and the waterfront, construction of a 5-storey retail-residential building on ChesterÄeld near West Esplanade, and early planning for major redevelopment of areas including the foot of Lonsdale and adjacent properties. The Lower Lonsdale Business Association is very proud to be a big part in encouraging development in Lower Lonsdale which will include many public amenities which, with other work LLBA is doing, helps to create a wonderful family-friendly waterfront residential and business community. We’re particularly proud that the LLBA has accomplished so much with a very modest $5,000 annual operating budget and a handful of very active volunteers. We now raise over $100,000 per year in funding for our 3 free public festivals: The Party-at-thePier, the Fall Festival, and the Christmas Festival of Lights. These festivals draw many thousands of people to Lower Lonsdale so that they can see how it’s developing into the gem of the North Shore, and for them to shop Lower Lonsdale businesses. Seventy percent of that funding is raised from private companies outside the Lower Lonsdale area. We are working toward becoming a Business Improvement Area in 2011 so that we can do even more for our community. To get involved with us, or for more information, visit our website at www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com or e-mail: llba@shaw.ca Doug Ausman, for the Board of Directors Lower Lonsdale Business Association
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Welcome
As Mayor of the City of North Vancouver, it is my pleasure to invite you to experience our diverse Lower Lonsdale community. With so much to see and do, and the continued enhancement of the City’s waterfront, Lower Lonsdale is quickly becoming an even more sought after area to live and must-see destination for visitors.
Located on the City’s waterfront across from downtown Vancouver, Lower Lonsdale offers a wide variety of commercial and professional services, hotels, restaurants, shopping, art galleries, a performing arts theatre, recreation centre and parks. The area hosts annual community events including Party at the Pier and the Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival, and features popular attractions such as the Lonsdale Quay Public Market, Waterfront Park, Burrard Dry Dock Pier and the new Shipbuilders Square. The new Pinnacle Hotel and Convention Centre has been a popular destination for both visitors and residents since its opening at the beginning of 2010. The continued enhancement of the City’s waterfront, including the North Shore Spirit Trail, will contribute to Lower Lonsdale’s reputation as a lively, walkable neighbourhood for all ages. I hope that the time you spend in Lower Lonsdale gives you the chance to explore the many attractions, take in the breathtaking scenery and experience the warm hospitality of the Lower Lonsdale community.
Mayor Darrell Mussatto 141 West 14th St, N Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 | Tel: 604.985.7761 | mayor@cnv.org | www.cnv.org
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Walk this way Restaurants in Lower Lonsdale are just around the corner. JENNIFER ROSS CONTRIBUTOR
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t’s Friday night. It’s been a long week at work and the last thing you want to do is get back in the car and head downtown for something to eat. There’s trafÄc and roadblocks and nightmare parking. But, until recently, with only a handful of decent restaurants on the North Shore, dining-out options were severely limited. But lately there’s been a buzz building about a slew of great new restaurants popping-up in the Lower Lonsdale area. There’s talk of a Greek place, an Italian joint, a Äsh restaurant, a place for Caribbean tapas and even a cozy bistro that specializes in comfort food. They offer great food at reasonable prices in relaxed yet bustling environments, and even better, they’re just around the corner, tucked neatly beside one another in a row next to the water. “The North Shore customers are well educated. They want great food, a comfortable environment and they want to have fun. All the new restaurants in Lower Lonsdale are very diverse and I think they just help make the area even funkier,” said Justin Joyce, owner of burgoo. Shallaw Kadir, the owner and chef at the year-old Fishworks a few doors up, has
also had success with local diners who are looking for a lot less fuss. Specializing in Ocean Wise dishes, Kadir caters to the conscious seafood diner who appreciates culinary value in a stylish yet laid-back setting. “I live in Lower Lonsdale and I wanted to open a seafood restaurant in North Vancouver because there was nowhere to go that offered quality seafood in the area. We have had success from day one and have lots of regulars, as well as, people taking the SeaBus from over town,” said Kadir. This simple yet successful concept is something that Nancy Campos, the manager at Anatoli, has known for sometime. This year the North Shore favourite is celebrating 28 years in the restaurant business, an impressive feat for a sometimesÄckle market. “Over all these years our reputation has grown to speak for itself. We have local customers that have been coming for years and those that come from over town for great Greek food in a casual atmosphere. “The new restaurants haven’t detracted from our business at all. I would say that they drive more trafÄc to the area. And hopefully with more development more people will come to Lower Lonsdale and
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spend some time shopping, eating and looking around,” said Campos. And with plans for more restaurants, shops and cultural attractions in the newly renovated Shipyard on the horizon, in addition to changes to Waterfront Park, Lonsdale Quay Market and hotels, Lower Lonsdale shows no signs of slowing down. And while some concerns have been raised over parking restrictions, limited public transit and ease of access from the sea walk, businesses and residents alike are putting their heads together to Änd solutions that work for everyone. “There’s a real sense of community in the area. We get great support from the local residents and also from the surrounding businesses. The Quay and Pinnacle Hotel send their guests over to dine with us and the neighbouring restaurants help each other out,” said Joyce. Kadir couldn’t agree more. “If someone is looking for Greek I will send them to Anatoli or if they want Caribbean I will tell them to go to Raglan’s Bistro. Everyone wants everyone else to do well.” So, leave the car in the garage and head to Lower Lonsdale. You’re bound to Änd something for every craving.
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Make sure to also check out The District and Gusto di Quattro, both right on Lonsdale. The surrounding streets are also well worth the short walk. Le Bistro Chez Michele is just around the corner on Esplanade and the Quay has several great restaurants. Boston Pizza on ChesterÄeld is always fun and on 2nd and 3rd Streets you’ll Änd Cheers and Parparos Taverna – and there’s more – take a walk around the neighbourhood.
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VISIT THE LEGENDARY RUSTY GULL an intimate neighbourhood pub in historic Lower Lonsdale.
Raved about by travel writers who have discovered its charm the Gull has been loved by locals for over 27 years. The staff are famously friendly and the live music is the best on the North Shore. With a large selection of hand-crafted beers, weekend breakfasts, and unbelievable Mountain Burgers, the Rusty Gull is where you want to be to watch the games!
NORTH SHORE’S HOME TO LIVE MUSIC Call us for details regarding Christmas and New Years events!
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savoury flavours and spectacular service all in the heart of Lower Lonsdale EAST SIDE MARIO’S is everything you like about Italian. The warm welcoming, the relaxed fun and friendly atmosphere. This is the essence of Little Italy.
Kids eat FREE Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesdays with the purchase of each adult entrée. LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRI & SAT NIGHT IN THE SPORTS LOUNGE ALL SPORTING EVENTS START BOOKING YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES FOR RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
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Lonsdale Quay Market 604.983.0123 www.eastsidemarios.com
! the restaurants Succulent roast lamb, fresh seafood, sizzling saganaki and many more Greek dishes to satisfy all appetites. Beautiful outdoor dining for the warm summer days and a year round festive Mediterranean atmosphere. Enjoy a romantic dinner or a fun get together with friends and family. We look forward to seeing you!
Pasparos 132 West 3rd Street 604.980.0331 www.pasparos.com LUNCH Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm DINNER Sun-Thu 4pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-11:30pm
Cheers hospitality has been a regular part of North Vancouver dining and entertainment since 1984. • Lunches / Brunches • Restaurant Dining • Special Occasions • Private Parties • Dinner Dances • Banquets (for up to 200) • Off-site Catering (for up to 250)
A traditional English-style restaurant catering to all types of fish connaisseurs. We offer red snapper, halibut and cod fish & chips. We also offer seafood, mushy peas and coleslaw.
Cheers Banquets • Catering
Montgomery’s Fish & Chips 604.929.8416 1st floor, Lonsdale Quay
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A fine dining experience with wonderful French cuisine and incredible service, all complemented with a breathtaking waterfront view. DINNER THEATRE PACKAGES • NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS
Le Bistro Chez Michel at Waterfront Park 224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604.924.4913 www.chezmichelvancouver.com
The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar offers casual, waterfront dining, specializing in delicious seafood and traditional British fare. Open for lunch and dinner.
Cheshire Cheese Restaurant and Bar 604.987.3322 2nd floor, Lonsdale Quay
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the calendar Rumor has it this winter is shaping up to be a cold one – but Lower Lonsdale is all warmed up and ready to celebrate the season. Shops and restaurants are cozy and close at hand, parties and festivals are planned, and there’s plenty of hot chocolate to go ‘round. Bundle up, everyone, and come explore the neighbourhood. Discover the warmth of our waterfront community. OCTOBER 2010 IT’S HALLOWEEN! Lower Lonsdale shops are filled with spooky fun. Sun. Oct. 31. 12-3 pm The Quay invites you to bring the kids to the Market for story time, a costume contest and trick-or-treating. www.lonsdalequay.com for details. NOVEMBER 2010 PLAY TIME Dinner and the theatre in one easy package. Presentation House Theatre and Le Bistro Chez Michele have partnered up to bring you special Dinner and Theatre packages. The 2010 - 2011 series opens with Trudeau Stories Nov. 9-13 and Le Bistro provides priority service to get you to the show on time! Call 604.990.3474 for info and reservations. CHRISTMAS UNDER THE SEA Capilano University Business Students transform the Lonsdale Quay Market into an underwater haven – you can’t miss the giant octopus! Santa’s Breakfast, food, music, raffle draws…with proceeds going to the Vancouver Aquarium. DECEMBER 2010 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – DECEMBER 4 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shipbuilders Square (foot of Lonsdale, adjacent to the Pier.) It’s LLBA’s sparkling wintertime festival. An outdoor, family-friendly evening. Bundle up, bring your friends and come celebrate the season! Santa will be there! Live music, bright lights, carols, hot chocolate. Join the party at the foot of Lonsdale! www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation. com for details. Celebrations, entertainment, shopping and Holiday services throughout LoLo. Santa comes to the Market, there’s a contest for the best Gingerbread House and lots more. www.lonsdalequay.com for more information. JANUARY 2011 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Celebrate with friends & family. Walk the Spirit Trail - new section is now open. www.cnv.org/SpiritTrail for info. Tour local galleries and shops – treat yourself to that something Santa forgot.. 20 ❚ www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com ❚ Fall 2010
FEBRUARY 2011 2ND ANNUAL WINTERFEST At Lonsdale Quay Market. Each weekend in February. Come to the Market for taste tours, expert tips, contests and demos. Battle of the Chefs and Sunday Brunches. www.lonsdalequay.com for details. MARCH 2011 ST. PATRICK’S DAY March 17. Spread the luck of the Irish! Check local venues for fun and festivities – The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant and Bar at the Quay, for example, is featuring live music and dancing. NOROUZ – PERSIAN NEW YEAR At Waterfront Park in Lower Lonsdale. Celebrate the concept of revival and renewal. Watch the Outlook for details. APRIL 2011 EASTER Easter Sunday, April 24. Be on the lookout for bunnies. The Market is a good place to start and the kids can take part in the great COBS Bread Easter Egg Hunt. www.lonsdalequay.com for details. MAY 2011 MARIACHI FESTIVAL 4th Annual Canada International 1st week in May. The sights and sounds of the world’s premier Mariachis. Join this celebration of Mexican heritage. Sponsored by Cilantro & Jalapeño. Watch www.lonsdalequay.com for exact date. JUNE 2011 SUMMERFEST – JUNE – SEPT. Lonsdale Quay Market – South Plaza Waterfront festival features live concerts, dance classes & demos, children’s activities and weekend farmer’s markets. Info at www. lonsdalequay.com.
JULY 2011 PARTY AT THE PIER – JULY 16 & 17 Shipbuilder’s Plaza – by the Pier A two-day party featuring awardwinning music and entertainment. Roving performers, food vendors, exhibits and fun – it’s an all-round great festival! Bring your friends and family - and bring your lawnchair 20 if you like and 11 settle in for a good time. Watch the Outlook k for details and pull-out schedule and check www. lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com for information. CARIBBEAN DAYS At Waterfront Park in Lower Lonsdale. Calypso, Reggae & Latin beats. On a weekend in late July. www.caribbean.ca for details. AUGUST 2011 SIGN UP! In LoLo the John Braithwaite Community Centre has courses for everyone. Sign up now for Fall. www.jbcc.com for info. SEPTEMBER 2011 THE BOAT SHOW AT THE CREEK 5th Annual Boat Show at Mosquito Creek Marina. Get out on the water! www. mosquitocreekmarina.com for details. FALL FESTIVAL _ LATE SEPTEMBER West 1st Street – 100 block. Pancake Breakfast starts a day of music & entertainment. Watch the Outlook and check www. lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com for dates and details
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Lower Lonsdale is a dynamic community with a rich history that is reÅected in its recent growth and development. As a resident of Lower Lonsdale, I’ve enjoyed watching the new businesses and apartment buildings build the character of the neighbourhood. This community is a wonderful area to live, work and play. With a myriad of restaurants, hotels, shopping, community centres, arts and cultural venues and waterfront trails, Lower Lonsdale has grown up to be a vibrant destination for visitors and locals. I welcome you to Lower Lonsdale and encourage you to visit the many businesses and attractions. Naomi Yamamoto, MLA
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The gallery tour Local artists showing strong in Lower Lonsdale When my daughter was about seven years old, she asked me one day what I did at work. I told her I worked at the college - that my job was to teach people how to draw. She stared at me, incredulous, and said, “You mean they forget?” ~Howard Ikemoto
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ower Lonsdale’s art scene may best be described as “interactive.” At the Presentation House Gallery, a high school art class is discussing this month’s Flakey exhibit featuring the early works of Glenn Lewis. At the CityScape Community Art Space, the works of Äve North Shore female artists are prominently featured on
the crisp white walls. And down the street at the Café for Contemporary Art, art lovers and coffee drinkers are chatting about the current Industrial Design display. “Lower Lonsdale is a close-knit community where everyone helps everyone else out. When I started showing local artists, the word spread and now I have no shortage of
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work to display,” said Elliot Maclean, owner of Lower Lonsdale’s Bilton’s Art Centre. Jo Dunlop, exhibition coordinator at CityScape Community Art Space, also credits community support for the vibrant local art scene. With 450-plus members and growing, there’s never a shortage of exhibit proposals from emerging and established artists.
Early works of Glen Lewis. Presentation House Gallery. 333 ChesterÄeld Ave. N. Van. 604.986.1351
Late for Dinner - Sara Morison. Jazz City - Mena Martin. CityScape Community Art Space. 335 Lonsdale Ave. www.nvartscouncil.ca Untitled
- Lucy Godwin. Bilton’s Art Centre. 109 East 1st Street, N. Van. 604.985.4033 www.biltonsartcentre.com
Industrial Design in North Vancouver Café for Conemporary Art, 140 East Esplanade, N. Van. 778.340.3379
“I feel that the local art community is growing and that is largely in part to the interactive community component. We work to bring artists and the community together by creating activities that include people of all ages and backgrounds.” This month four of the Äve artists featured in the 5 Senses and Sensibilities exhibit are putting their educator backgrounds to
good use by hosting a children’s painting workshop. Last month, art enthusiasts walked and sketched their way through North Vancouver gardens. Curator Adrian Boston has also capitalized on the opportunity to share his exhibit with an enthusiastic North Shore community. Set in the Café for Contemporary Art, his Industrial Design in North Vancouver
exhibit showcases innovative products manufactured by North Vancouver Ärms, including Rayne Longboards and Kelvin Tools. So, take a stroll through Lower Lonsdale. There’s something for every kind of art lover. Textiles, twodimensional, 3D art and photography can be found in exhibits and displays throughout the community.
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shop fresh + live local
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over 80 shops, services & restaurants LONSDALE QUAY MARKET is a premier desƟnaƟon at the gateway to the North Shore. The Market features a fresh food market with local products, a food court of internaƟonal Ňavours, specialty shops showcasing local designers, Kid’s Alley and play area, a bouƟque hotel and spa, family-friendly restaurants and so much more! Since its opening in 1986, the Market has been top of mind as a lively community gathering place. With a mulƟtude of fesƟvals and events, visitors enjoy the arts and entertainment on the waterfront. PUBLIC ARTWORK at Lonsdale Quay Market can also be readily found and enjoyed. Discover the Fountain and Rotunda Floor Mosaic, StarĮsh Bench, and Garden Sculptures. All art pieces are created by local youth and arƟsts within the community, in partnership with the City of North Vancouver.
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As Director of the Lower Lonsdale Business Association, Margitta is involved in the ongoing betterment of her community. Margitta and her husband Karl moved to the North Shore 40 years ago. “Margitta’s,” her Flower Boutique, has been at the Quay for over 20 years and always, she has taken interest and offered her help in events and festivities.
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ort Captain Don Westmoreland’s day typically starts around 6:30 a.m. when he arrives at the Cates Tugs ofÄce at the foot of Lonsdale. The daily IRR report, which lists the previous night’s boating incidents, will tell him how his day will unfold. There will be meetings, and appointments with training committees and updates with crews and captains, as well as visits to barge sites and docks. By now it’s all second nature to the port captain who left the open seas in 2004 to come ashore after forty years. “I still enjoy getting out on the water, but I wanted a change, a new challenge. Now I am one of four port captains who oversee a group of tugs. Instead of being responsible for the day-to-day safety of a single crew and vessel, I look after 14 tugs.”
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Port Captain JENNIFER ROSS CONTRIBUTOR
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those incidents. I also oversee docking in the West Shore terminals and conventional operations in the Vancouver harbour and Fraser River,” said Westmoreland.
horsepower. The tugs are bigger, more powerful and more sophisticated because they have to do more than ever before. Working on them is always interesting,” said Westmoreland.
It’s been a long road to port captain since Westmoreland started as a deckhand on his Ärst tug in 1970. He worked his way through the ranks earning his stripes as mate before becoming a captain in 1976. Twelve years later he joined Cates Tugs.
Certainly it’s busy being a port captain, but it’s comforting to know that at the end of a long week of high seas and weary travels all Cates Tugs employees receive one-and-a-quarter days off for every day worked. That means everyone from deckhands to captains only have to clock-in 135 days a year.
Of course this was long before Dennis Washington acquired Cates in 1992 or Seaspan in 1996. In 2000, West“…as long as you’ve got your moreland was on deck when all the marine companies joined under one sea legs, it’s a fine career…” umbrella to become the now-familiar Washington Marine Group. For those who think that kind of scheduling “There were some growing pains when the companies merged together. But the Washing- sounds pretty great, consider the dedication it tons have put a lot of money into the company takes to have a career on the high seas. Includand you can see that they are here for the long ing BCIT training, it takes Äve to six years as a haul. I think they are a great company to work deckhand, a year’s more schooling to become mate, followed by some serious work experifor,” said Westmoreland. ence before you can event take your Masters As port captain there are also plenty of op- Ticket to become captain. portunities for Westmoreland to get involved During their careers most Cates Tugs emwith some of the larger and more expensive Washington projects. One example includes a ployees will generally gravitate towards worktrip to Istanbul, Turkey this month for sea trials ing on either the outside tugs, which travel in open waters, inside water towing tugs or shift with several new tugboats. tugs. Understandably the most valuable emPreviously, he enjoyed trips to Los Angeles ployees are trained in all three areas. and New Orleans where he escorted tankers But with roughly 40 tugs and 200 barges in and learned about simulator training. He also the Cates family and growing, there is more participated in live trials in the Gulf of Georgia where he loaded tankers and learned how to opportunity than ever to work on ship docking tugs, ocean faring tugs and coastal tugs in determine the accuracy of a simulator. deckhand, mate, captain and cook positions. “I really enjoy working with the highly-skilled And Westmoreland will tell you, as long as crews, travelling to these different locations you’ve got your sea legs, it’s a Äne career, with and getting involved with the studies.” great people and great opportunities. He’s “We worked on a tugboat in Tacoma that been at it for more than 40 years and shows was worth 17 million dollars and had 6,000 no signs of slowing down. Fall 2010 ❚ www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com ❚ 33
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“Never stop thinking, improving, innovating, creating something universally beautiful. That is art.” – Mr. Shu Uemura
The culture at Verve is one of consistency, integrity, growth and community. From the moment that you enter Verve you will notice immediately the often spoken of, yet undefinable, vibe. And it is of this that we take great pride. So we want to welcome you to our house where…the essence is creativity.
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Festival of Lights Saturday Dec 4 2010 5:00 - 8:00pm At the new Shipbuilders Square, adjacent to the pier at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue. Presented by the Lower Lonsdale Business Association, the 5th Annual Festival of Lights will be an outdoor, family-friendly evening. We invite you to bundle up, bring your friends and come celebrate the season. Never mind the cold ~ there’s always plenty of hot chocolate and cookies. JUNO Award performer Norman Foote will be performing, and the big guy in the red suit will be making a special guest appearance.
LLBA 2010 Festival series produced and managed by Lewis & Sears event management. info@lewissears.com or call 250.240.5943 Watch the North Shore Outlook in late November for the Festival of Lights pull-out guide, or visit www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com.
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The meaning behind d ou o our motif: In 1996 the Squamish Nation presented Ratcliff & Company with ith a spectacut lar wood carving created by internationally renowned artist Xwa-lack-tun (Rick Harry). His three meter-wide sculpture graces our reception area. Respect for all people, regardless of race or religion is a central theme for this work of art which forms the basis for our firm’s motif, shown at top in its colours. We are honoured that Xwa-lack-tun supports our use of his sculpture as our motif.
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The Lower Lonsdale Business Association presents North Vancouver’s 5th Annual Party-at-the-Pier, Celebrating Our Maritime Community, at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue and the adjacent piers happening in mid-July 2011. Voted one of the best musical festivals on the North Shore for the past four years, next year’s event promises to be another great family-friendly time! Party-at-the-Pier will host numerous marine-themed activities and displays, along with entertainment on the Burrard Drydock and St. Roch Pier stages, offering something for all musical tastes and ages. There will be terriÄc live entertainment, roving performers, dancing, face painting, a fabulous variety of food and beverage vendors and much more. This festival happens rain or shine... don’t miss it! Check the Outlook in June for more information and in July for the Party at the Pier pull-out guide, or visit lowerlonsalebusinessassocation.com
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Fall Festival a community street festival The Lower Lonsdale Business Association and the John Braithwaite Community Centre invite you to celebrate the 7th Annual
Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival Late September 2011 in the 100 block of West 1st Street With continuous stage and street entertainment, the Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival is fun for families and friends, neighbours and newcomers. It’s a community affair and a great way to meet people and Änd out about local businesses and organizations.
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JUNO award nominees.
The event will kick off with the ever-popular Pancake Breakfast in our special food court, followed by opening ceremonies.
Watch the Outlook in August for more information, and in September for the Fall Festival pull-out guide. You can also visit lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com.
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At the foot of Lonsdale – the waterfront area has seen a lot of change and development is ongoing.
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Five interviews: people who live here talk about developing the community by Jennifer Ross, Contributor
Since the City of North Vancouver embarked on its ambitious plan to redevelop Lower Lonsdale more than a decade ago a lot has changed. Just take a look around: new residential towers, a new community centre and hotel, plus lots of cool new restaurants, cafes and shops. And as development continues, more change is coming. So, we asked some locals how they imagine Lower Lonsdale in the future.
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Oliver Heimann and his faithful Retriever Finn, on their daily walk.
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walk to take in the waterfront Oliver Heimann and his dog Finn had just Änished meeting friends for coffee and were taking a walk down the Pier. Finn was chasing a few seagulls that had landed on the walkway and had to be put back on his leash for misbehaving. “He just loves to chase the birds. It’s kind of funny to watch them because they land again and start coming towards him. I think they are taunting him,” said Oliver. It’s a daily occurrence walking the three-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever with boundless energy and Oliver is always on the lookout for dog-friendly areas.
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“I take him for hikes in the morning on the Baden Powell trail, but it would be great to be able to walk him on the Lower Lonsdale seawall. It is so nice down here on a sunny day and this tends to be a very dog-friendly area. So, I would like to see them build a long walkway along the water for people and canines alike,” said Oliver. And with that Finn bites the leash and it is time to go. Oliver heads off with a coffee cup in one hand and a leash in the other, Finn’s yellow tail wagging.
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Janis Hummel and Ruth Goodmurphy enjoy the view at the Quay.
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view the history and a cultural attraction Janis Hummel and her good friend Ruth Goodmurphy are catching-up on the outskirts of the Lonsdale Quay Market with a hot cup of tea. They have both lived on the North Shore for over 40 years and have lots to say about the development of the Lower Lonsdale area. “I think Ärst-off I would like to see the developers try to maintain as much green space as possible, as well as, the view,” said Ruth.
Janis agreed it was a disappointment that so many of the new buildings in the LoLo area were high-rises and consequently obstructed the views of Burrard Inlet and Vancouver. “And rather than more of a commercial area, I would like to see the area surrounding the new Shipyard site become more of a cultural attraction,” said Janis.
events with seating. It would also be nice to have an artists walk, like the one they have in Stanley Park, where people can display their work,” said Janis. Ruth agreed and added that while the National Maritime Centre was no longer a possibility, a historic sight would be a nice addition to the area, a token of the early LoLo days.
“Perhaps an area for outdoor concerts and cultural
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Richard and Doreen Blackburn check out the new Shipyard site.
stroll and checking-in on the progress
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For 50 years Richard and Doreen Blackburn have lived on the North Shore. Four years ago they made the move to Lower Lonsdale and have been keeping up on development ever since. They enjoy taking strolls around the Lonsdale Quay Market, where they are frequent shoppers and checking-in on the progress around the new Shipyard site. “I sure wish they would make the location look more homey. It all seems so industrial,” said Doreen. “I would like to see them expand the market to make it more of a one-stop-shop where you could get everything you needed,” said Richard. 48 ❚ www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com ❚ Fall 2010
They both agreed that the new Lower Lonsdale development has a long way to go, but were impressed with the updates to the Lonsdale Quay Hotel. “We had some friends who were visiting stay at the hotel and they just loved it,” said Doreen. So, while the Blackburn’s are not completely smitten with the new design of the Lower Lonsdale site, they are pleased with the updates to pre-existing amenities. Perhaps, a meeting of modern facilities with some old-school-charm could be just what LoLo is missing.
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Nicole Tschumi keeps the buzz in the Market with lattes and breakfasts all day long.
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In the southeast corner of the Lonsdale Quay Market, coffee drinkers are sitting with friends around cozy wooden tables, reading the newspaper and taking in the view. They are huddled around the All Day Café, which for over two decades has been servingup fresh coffee, breakfast, sandwiches and other baked goodies to locals and tourists alike. The café, like many of the market businesses, is family-owned and operated. Today
Nicole Tschumi is at the helm steaming milk and frothing cappuccinos while her mother Regina takes the day off. “It’s great working in the market because it is a real community. I wouldn’t want to see it expand or change because I think it would take away from its family feel.” “I would like to see more development towards the Shipyard site, more retail and restaurants and a seawall connecting the market to the site. The market
is the real hub of the area. It’s why people come to the quay. Making Lower Lonsdale more of a destination would bring even more people over to visit,” said Nicole. And with that the queue has picked up again and the orders for extra-hot doubleshot lattes come streaming in. It’s another busy day at the market with familiar faces and familiar orders.
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Rod Amunsen takes time amidst his paperwork to remember the old neighbourhood and suggests a gallery would let visitors to get a feel for the community.
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Rod Amunsen grew up on the North Shore. In fact, he has lived, worked and enjoyed the Lonsdale area since the 1960s. “It is so different than it used to be when I lived here in the early days.” “It used to have a small community feeling. It was quieter and simpler then. I remember there was even a barn on 29th street and Lonsdale with Äelds and horses. Today there are so many new people in the area and there is too much development,” said Rod. Had it been up to him, Rod would have just left the LoLo area as it was. He’s not interested in more restaurants, or shopping boutiques. He would much 50 ❚ www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com ❚ Fall 2010
rather sit outside on a fall day and get some paper work done while looking out on the view. But, in the wake of the development plans for Lower Lonsdale, Rod isn’t going to make a fuss. He’s seen plenty of changes in his years on the shore. “I thought it was Äne just the way it was, but if they are going to make changes, they should take the Presentation House Gallery and move it down to the new Shipyard site. It would be nice for people to get a feel for the North Shore community,” said Rod.
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Lower Lonsdale
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD With its picturesque ocean views and expansive mountain backdrop, Lower Lonsdale – or LoLo as the locals call it – is quickly becoming a popular place to live and play. With new restaurants, art galleries, movie theatres and eclectic shopping its no surprise that everyone from young couples to retirees are Åocking to this growing area. Thirty years ago Barry and Marylin Roberts left their North Vancouver home to move to White Rock where Barry had been offered a vice principal position.
THE NEWCOMERS Barry and Marylin Roberts,
THE NUMBERS
Returning after thirty years.
Lower Lonsdale POPULATION:
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RESTAURANTS:
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his month they are Änally moving home and they couldn’t be more excited. With the help of local realtor Greg Pearson, the Roberts found a reasonably priced two bedroom with an huge balcony on 1st street and ChesterÄeld. “Lower Lonsdale offers everything we want - a view, proximity to the water, lots of Åat places to go for a walk. We like to take transit so the
SeaBus is ideal and we are very close to the Canada Line,” said Marylin. “There’s a real sense of community in Lower Lonsdale. There is easy access to everything we need here. There’s an IGA, lots of restaurants and wonderful programs at the John Braithwaite Community Centre and North Shore Neighbourhood House. We can’t wait to be back on the North Shore.”
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The development debate Ideas for future improvements in Lower Lonsdale are presented, discussed,and studied.
JENNIFER ROSS
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s the commercial focus and transportation hub of North Vancouver, Lower Lonsdale has the potential to be a truly vibrant waterfront community. However, despite the roughly 14 thousand residents living in the area, the foot of LoLo has been vastly underutilized. Since the inception of the Versatile Shipyard Land Use plan 13 years ago, which aimed to redevelop the shipbuilding site, there have been vast improvements to the local area. But, there is still a long way to go. There were high hopes of a National Maritime Centre for the PaciÄc and the Arctic being built adjacent
to Shipbuilder’s Square, but when provincial funding fell through, the City of North Vancouver had to put their thinking caps on for an area that had already been zoned for retail or public attractions. On Oct. 6 the city, in partnership with Washington Marine Group, held a Foot of Lonsdale planning Study in the Lonsdale Quay Hotel to open up discussion about the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead for the Lower Lonsdale area. “There was a lot of consistency in the feedback we were getting during the visioning session, said Larry Orr, the city’s waterfront project manager.
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“Fifty per cent of the site, which is east of the parking deck, needs to be replaced. We want to create an area where people can see the water, a public gathering space where people can sit quietly and maybe build a water feature of some kind.” “In the west section, the thinking is towards creating a small retail section with outdoor seating, like a Äsh and chip shop. We want to improve access from the shipyard to the new shipyard site and make the walkway more accessible for people.” There have also been suggestions put forth by the Washington Marine Group to expand the docking area to make way for large ships.
With limited docking area along the city waterfront, they suggest that Lower Lonsdale could be an ideal location to moor big boats.
tion. A location with some kind of cultural attraction where people can shop and enjoy some entertainment,” said Orr.
In addition, there have been talks to develop the area, which is currently home to the Waterfront Project OfÄce, and plans to build three more residential towers on the eastern side of the Pier.
And there appears to be no shortage of attraction or entertainment ideas from local residents and business owners.
“We are looking at a Granville Island style-model for Lower Lonsdale with more retail space. We are also considering the feasibility of a media arts gallery. We would like to Änd a new location for the Presentation House Gallery and are thinking about what that might look like,” said Orr.
“I would love to see them build a Åoating outdoor swimming pool, that we could use all year round. That would be awesome,” said Rebecca Salit, who works at the Lonsdale Quay Market.
Where you can have a meal and watch a movie on a big screen while sitting on antique couches,” said Emma Seddon, a North Vancouver resident. And while everyone has an opinion, some, if not many of them are not Änancially or logistically feasible for the Lower Lonsdale area. A project of this nature takes time and planning and while some grow frustrated with the delayed development, the end result will hopefully be well worth the wait.
“I think a dine-in movie theatre like McMenamins in Oregon would be great.
What’s not certain is the timeline for development for the three potential residential towers. That, according to Orr, will be determined by Pinnacle Int, the development company responsible for design and construction. As for the western portion of the waterfront development, where the National Maritime Centre was originally slated, the Vancouver real estate developer PCI Group is also in the preliminary design stage. They will present their ideas to city council next month for review and decisions will be made from that point on in regards to a partnership with the developer. “What we are certain of is that we don’t want to build any large buildings which would obstruct the water and city views. What we want to create is a destinaFall 2010 ❚ www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com ❚ 57
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Community amenities Galleries, community centres, archives, theatres, museums, and lots of open, airy public spaces for meeting friends or relaxing by the water… Lower Lonsdale really does have it all. John Braithwaite Community Centre Opened in the Fall of 2004, this beautiful community centre includes: a seniors’ centre, youth centre, family centre, Ätness centre, gymnasium, art studio, dance studio, kitchen, public-access computers, meeting rooms and multi-purpose rooms. 145, West 1st Street • Info: www.jbcc.ca or 604.982.8310. Presentation House Presentation House is Lower Lonsdale’s multi-functional art centre, theatre, gallery museum, and archives. It offers a range of services and attractions. The gallery houses one of the largest photographic and artistic media collections in the west. National and international artists display here, but the focus is on Canadian talent. The North Vancouver Museum and Archives holds the key to the North Shore’s photographic history. The Presentation House Theatre plays host to a variety of dramatic performances year round. 333 ChesterÄeld Avenue (at 3rd St.) • Info: 604.990.3474. Cityscape Community Art Space Founded in 1969, CityScape Community Art Space is a non-proÄt community cultural organization. Their mandate is to enable emerging and established artists in all disciplines, bridge cultures, and build strong a strong community through the arts. They provide resources and professional development for artists. 335 Lonsdale Avenue • Info: 604.988.6844 Jack Loucks Court A prominent neighbourhood feature is the public open space on the 100 Block of West 1st Street. This is known as Jack Loucks Court and includes trafÄc calming, water features, seating, planting and Äve different public art installations, based on North Shore themes.
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Public Art
The public art on display in Lower Lonsdale pays homage to the neighbourhood’s rich past and dynamic future. In all, the City of North Van has 60-some public art pieces, so don’t forget to get out appreciate the outdoor art that helps deÄne the community. Title: Viewpoint Stairway Artist: Bill Pechet & Stephanie Robb Location: The Pier A metal staircase, reminiscent of shipbuilding materials is Ätted with binoculars to serve as a viewing platform to Burrard Inlet, the working port, and downtown Vancouver. Title: NSNH Entrance (above) Artist: Elizabeth Kozlowski Location: North Shore Neighbourhood House The front entrance of the North Shore Neighbourhood House has been transformed into a colourful artwork with windows that reÅect the diversity and vitality of people found within. Title: Harubang (above) Artist: Unknown Location: Waterfront Park This traditional Korean sculpture derived from
native shamanism serves as a guardian and boundary marker. It was a gift to promote understanding and friendship between the Port of Vancouver and the Port of Inchon, Korea. Title: Greeting Elders (above) Artist: Darren Yelton Location: Trans Canada Trail Head “Our hands and arms welcome you to this sacred area.” Two elder Ägures wearing traditional Squamish Nation cedar hats ad vests with white doves, representing peace and friendship. Title: Joe Bustemente Trumpet (above) Artist: Richard Wojcienchowski Location: The Pier In 1900, Joe Bustemente, a one-armed Chilean mariner was retained to blow his trumpet to direct ferries through fog or darkness to the North Vancouver wharf. Hint: press the red button!
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