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BEST INDIAN 1. Handi Cuisine of India 2. Palki Restaurant 3. Indian Fusion
BEST NEW RESTAURANT 1. Rockford Wok l Bar l Grill 2. Sushi Bella 3. Fishworks (tied) 3. Olive & Anchor Horseshoe Bay (tied)
BEST IRANIAN 1. Yaaz Bazaar 2. Kashcool 3. Casha Restaurant
BEST SEAFOOD 1. Dundarave Fish Market 2. Fishworks 3. The Boathouse (tied) 3. Salmon House (tied)
BEST PIZZA 1. Hell Pizza 2. Raven Pizza 3. DJJ’s Wedge (tied) 3. Papa John’s Pizza (tied)
BEST ITALIAN 1. Gusto di Quattro 2. Bravo Cucina 3. Mangia E Bevi BEST JAPANESE/SUSHI 1. Sushi Bella 2. Sushi Town 3. Hachi Hana
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BEST SANDWICHES 1. La Galleria Fine Foods 2. The Bakehouse 3. Thomas Haas (tied) 3. Artisan Bakery - Park Royal (tied)
BEST STEAK 1. The Keg - Park Royal 2. The Lobby (Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier) 3. Earl’s
RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW 1. Beach House 2. Salmon House 3. Fraiche
BEST TAPAS 1. The District 2. Raglan’s Bistro 3. Dundarave Fish Market
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BEST ETHNIC FOOD 1. Yaas Bazaar 2. Mitra’s Market 3. Osaka Supermarket
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BEST GIFT STORE 1. Pizazz 2. The Red Tulip 3. Favourite Gifts
BEST BOOK STORE (NEW) 1. 32 Books 2. Kids Books 3. Indigo
BEST JEWELRY STORE 1. Lugaro Jewellers 2. Edgemont Village Jeweller 3. Romance Jewellers
BEST CANDY STORE 1. Sugar & Co. 2. Hardy’s Grocery 3. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Edgemont) BEST CHOCOLATE SHOP 1. Cinnamon’s Chocolates 2. Thomas Haas 3. Purdy’s Chocolates BEST FLORIST 1. West Van Florist 2. Posy (tied) 2. Margitta’s Flowers (tied) 3. Limelight Floral Design
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BEST SHOPPING CENTRE 1. Park Royal 2. Capilano Mall 3. Lonsdale Quay
BEST OPTICAL STORE 1. Lynn Valley Optometry 2. Optix Eyewear 3. Highland Optical
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING (FORMAL) 1. The Mensroom 2. Moore’s Clothing for Men 3. Harry Rosen
BEST PET SUPPLIES STORE 1. Korna Natural Pet Supplies 2. Paws & Claws 3. Cute Paws Pet Food & Supplies (tied) 3. Pet Food and More (tied)
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING (CASUAL) 1. So Blu 2. The Mensroom 3. Second Wave
BEST PHOTOGRAPHY STORE 1. Kerrisdale Cameras 2. Lens & shutter 3. London Drugs
BEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE 1. Long & McQuade 2. Tom Lee Music 3. Future Shop
BEST SHOE STORE 1. Zig Zag 2. Dudek Shoes 3. Ingledew’s
BEST SHOPPING NEIGHBOURHOOD 1. Edgemont Village 2. Lower Lonsdale/Lonsdale Quay 3. Ambleside (tied) 3. Dundarave (tied) BEST SKIN CARE STORE 1. Kiss and Makeup 2. Skoah 3. Saje (Lonsdale Quay Market) BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE 1. Second Wave Surf Skate Snow 2. Mountain Equipment Co-op 3. Sport Chek BEST TOY STORE 1. Toy Jungle 2. BC Playthings 3. Bears Toy Store
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Ross Penhall, voted Best Artist in the Outlook’s Best of the North Shore 2011 survey.
This past spring, the 2011 Smith Foundation and Artists for Kids Gallery created “Penhall’s Studio,” a unique survey exhibition that offered the public a rare glimpse of the artist’s workplace. Some 50 photographs, drawings, paintings and prints spanning Penhall’s 25-year career, and the sketches and notes that went into the making of his pieces, were prominently displayed. During the exhibit’s one-month run, more than 1,000 North Shore students observed Penhall in his element and studied his works of art.
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>>HOME DECOR & HOME SERVICES BEST CONSIGNMENT (HOME DÉCOR) 1. Consignment Canada 2. La Lucy 3. Salvation Army - Lonsdale BEST CONSTRUCTION/ RENOVATION CO. 1. Kingdom Builders Inc. 2. Cornerstone Landscape and Construction Group Ltd. 3. Edgewood Construction BEST ELECTRICIAN 1. BC Electrical Services 2. Efficient Electrical Services Ltd. 3. Spence Electric BEST FURNITURE STORE (HOME) 1. Couch Potato 2. The Ginger Jar 3. Country Furniture
BEST FURNITURE STORE (OFFICE) 1. Staples 2. Brick
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN COMPANY 1. MBI Interiors 2. Ruth Mason Design
BEST GARDENING STORE 1. Gardenworks 2. Maple Leaf Garden Centre 3. Dykhof Nursery
BEST LANDSCAPING COMPANY 1. Great Canadian Landscaping Co. 2. Cornerstone Landscape and Construction Group Ltd.
BEST HOME ENTERTAINMENT STORE 1. CGM Electronics 2. Future Shop - Park Royal 3. Visions - Capilano Mall
BEST LIGHTING STORE 1. Home Depot - Park Royal 2. Rona (East 3rd)
BEST HOME STAGING COMPANY 1. Gayle Nelson, Home Styles Décor 2. Home Re-Works BEST HOT TUB STORE 1. Crystalview Pool, Spa & Patio 2. Rona (1st Ave)
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BEST CAR DEALER (USED) 1. Parkshore BMW 2. Mercedes Benz - Marine Drive 3. Carter GM - North Van
BEST COMPUTER SERVICE/ REPAIR 1. Computer Troubleshooters 2. Concept Computers 3. InterAction Computers
BEST CAR WASH 1. Blitz Autospa 2. Oasis Automatic Car Wash 3. Easywash - North Van BEST TIRE STORE 1. OK Tire - North Van 2. Econo Tire 3. Canadian Tire - North Van
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BEST DOG GROOMER 1. Art of Grooming 2. Success Dog Grooming BEST DRYCLEANING SERVICE 1. Lester Cleaners 2. Queensdale One-Hour Cleaners 3. Minichiello’s BEST FINANCIAL SERVICES/ BANK/CREDIT UNION 1. North Shore Credit Union 2. RBC - Esplanade 3. CIBC - Marine Drive
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Now that the National Maritime Centre proposal for the foot of Lonsdale has been scrapped, imagine this: a satellite campus of Capilano University, a Fisherman’s wharf à la San Francisco-style or a year-round Cirque de Soleil experience on the waterfront. Lower Lonsdale Business Association (LLBA) president, Ausman, has stuck by the area during its bleak times and seen it through to the vibrant community it is today. “I have the pleasure of a commute that is simply across the street; it’s one of the reasons that I am as keen about the area,” says the chief operating officer for Ratcliff & Company. A major step in revitalizing Lower Lonsdale began five years ago when the LLBA went through an introspection process. “There were only a handful of members back then,” recalls Ausman. Then three years ago was the cleanup of the dilapidated buildings on the Burrard Dry Dock site. Two years ago the banks moved back to Lower Lonsdale. “When the banks return, it’s a good sign,” says Ausman, an accountant. All the while, the LLBA had decided they had a strong role to play in the community. The executive established a good relationship with the City of North Vancouver. Staff had previously overlooked the LLBA because it was inactive, says Ausman.
“We now participate in civic studies,” he adds. The LLBA was also instrumental in helping reduce the commercial property tax rate from four times the residential rate to three, over the course of 10 years. LLBA membership has grown from 10 to 50 members, over five years. Jubilation has also returned to Lower Lonsdale in recent years – celebrations that haven’t been since the shipyards were in full swing in the ‘40s. Party at the Pier in the summer, and the Fall and Christmas Festivals can each attract upwards of 6,000 people to the Lower Lonsdale area. Ausman estimates that he puts in 800 to 1000 volunteer hours each year; a large contribution that has helped change the face of this exciting waterfront community.
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BEST NOTARY PUBLIC 1. Lorraine E. John 2. Dianna Lund 3. Kim Vickers BEST PRINTER 1. Contact Printing & Mailing 2. Minuteman Press 3. Fingerpress Printing BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY 1. Prudential Sussex - North Van 2. Team Clarke 3. Sutton BEST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER 1. Polygon 2. ONNI 3. BOSA BEST REALTOR 1. Thyra McKilligan, RE/MAX Masters Realty 2. Gayle Eddie, RE/MAX Crest Realty 3. Annie Harkins
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BEST SHOE REPAIR 1. Capilano Cobbler 2. Lynn Valley Shoe Repair BEST TAILOR SERVICE 1. Minichiello’s 2. Lester Cleaners 3. Francesca’s Boutique BEST VETERINARIAN 1. Capilano Pet Hospital 2. Delbrook Animal Hospital 3. All About Cats BEST TRAVEL AGENCY 1. Expedia Cruiseship Centre 2. Travel Concepts 3. Maritime Travel (West Van)
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get the chance. My father never envisioned so many people hiking up when he built the Skyrides. Also, I’ve been skiing on Grouse since I was a child. Whenever possible I take the opportunity to get up on the mountains. I also enjoy mountain biking and hiking on the local trails. What does it mean to be awarded with this title of “Best Local Politician” by The Outlook readers? It is a great honour, and it is gratifying to know that my efforts are helping people in a meaningful way and are appreciated. Helping my constituents is the best part of my job, and it gives me great satisfaction to know that they feel I am doing a good job.
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Andrew Saxton, voted Best Local Politician in The Outlook’s Best of the North Shore 2011 survey.
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BEST ART GALLERY 1. Café for Contemporary Art 2. Seymour Art Gallery 3. Silk Purse
BEST FESTIVAL 1. Party at the Pier 2. Harmony Arts Festival 3. Caribbean Days
BEST CHARITY ORGANIZATION 1. Lions Gate Hospital Foundation 2. Harvest Project (tied) 2. North Shore Women’s Shelter (tied) 3. North Shore Neighborhood House
BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL 1. Harmony Arts Festival 2. Party at the Pier 3. Lonsdale Quay Summerfest BEST THEATRE COMPANY 1. Presentation House 2. Stagecraft
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BEST LOCAL SUMMER CAMP 1. Escape Adventures 2. Keats Camp 3. Stagecraft Summer Camps BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 1. Churchill House Retirement Community 2. Summerhill Retirement Residence 3. Amica at West Vancouver BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE 1. Lonsdale Quay 2. Ambleside Beach 3. Burgoo Bistro BEST PLACE TO “PEOPLE WATCH” 1. Lonsdale Quay 2. Crema 3. West Vancouver seawall
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The Winemaking Company as Best on the North Shore. We are very proud of our award-winning wines and we’d like to let everyone know Great wines are yours for the making!
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BEST LASER SKIN CARE 1. Physician Skin Care Centre 1. EuroCharm (tied) 2. Spa Utopia & Salon
BEST FITNESS FACILITY 1. West Vancouver Community Centre 2. Level 10 Fitness 3. Live Fit
BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE 1. Nailsplash 2. Spa Utopia & Salon BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST 1. Absolute Spa, Park Royal 2. Bloom Family Wellness Centre
BEST DENTIST (COSMETIC) 1. Town Centre Dental Clinic 2. Artis Dental Centre
BEST HAIR SALON 1. Zazou Salon & Spa 2. Verve Hair Salon 3. Hennessey Salon & Spa
BEST DENTIST (GENERAL) 1. Town Centre Dental Clinic 2. Artis Dental Centre 3. Dr. Janis Boyd
BEST HAIRDRESSER/STYLIST 1. Lindsey, Zazou Salon & Spa 2. Marcy, Holly’s Salons & Schools 3. Barbara, B&G Salon
BEST NATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER 1. Bellevue Natural Health Clinic 2. Sunshine Life Studio
BEST DOCTOR (GP) 1. Dr. R.W. Samborski 2. Dr. M.E. Seliske 3. Dr. S.K. Ebrahim
BEST HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITY 1. Bellevue Natural Health Centre 2. Spa Utopia & Salon 3. Bloom Family Wellness Centre
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>>health & Beauty BEST PILATES FACILITY 1. North Shore Elements Y Yoga Centre 2. Core Yoga 3. Northshore Pilates Now BEST SPA 1. Euro Charm 2. Spa Utopia 3. Absolute Spa
BEST OPTICIAN 1. Krista Phillips, LV Optometry 2. Sharyann Weber, Highland Optometry BEST PHYSIOTHERAPIST 1. Dr. John McCordic, B.Sc. (P.T.) North Shore Orthopaedic & Sports Clinic 2. Lynn Valley Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy Centre 3. Yasha Rabbani, Village Physiotherapy
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BEST LOCAL ATHLETE 1. Leanne Pelosi 2. Maelle Ricker 3. Sarah Jamieson
Ross Penhall, voted Best Local Artist for 2011 T O Y O T A
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BEST LOCAL POLITICIAN 1. Andrew Saxton 2. Darryl Mussatto 3. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones
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>>dining out Indulge your taste palette with the best of the best in food and drink. Here’s a list of which eateries made your tummy say, “Thank You.” Bon Appetite! BEST BAGELS 1. Mount Royal Bagel Factory 2. Tim Horton’s 3. Westlynn Bakery BEST BREAKFAST 1. Tomahawk Restaurant 2. Tommy’s 3. Moodyville Café BEST BURGERS 1. Vera’s Burger Shack 2. Five Guys Burgers & Fries 3. Tomahawk Restaurant
BEST CHINESE 1. Capilano Heights Chinese Restaurant 2. Coral Court Szechuan Cuisine 3. Golden Pearl Restaurant BEST COFFEE SHOP (CHAIN) 1. Bean Around the World 2. Starbucks 3. Delaney’s
BEST COFFEE SHOP (INDEPENDENT) 1. Crema 2. Café TrafiQ 3. Belmondo Café BEST DESSERT 1. Thomas Haas 2. Sweet Art Bakery & Café 3. Savary Island Pie Company BEST FISH & CHIPS 1. C-Lovers Fish & Chips 2. Dundarave Fish Market 3. Montgomery’s Fish & Chips BEST FRENCH 1. Chez Michel 2. La Regalade French Bistro 3. Le Bistro Chez Michel BEST GREEK 1. Mythos Taverna 2. Anatoli Souvlaki 3. Pasparos Taverna
Zazou Salon & Spa proud to be voted Best Salon on the North Shore. And a big shout out to Lindsey ~ voted Best Stylist on the North Shore. 2011
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104 Philip Avenue, North Vancouver ON THE NORTH SHORE SINCE 1986!
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Management and Staff at Dundarave Wine Cellar would like to thank our loyal customers for voting us one of the top 3 Liquor Stores on the North Shore. We have over 1700 wines in stock with new selections arriving weekly. We love to talk about wine, so come in and ask us some questions. We look forward to serving you again.
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