The City of North Vancouver invites you to join us for holiday fun at the annual Spirit of the Season Festival. On November 30 from 4-8 p.m., visitors can join Mayor Buchanan for the holiday tree lighting, skating, live music, performances, markets, and more.
Festive Activities for Everyone
Spirit of The Season Festival will kick off with Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving atop a North Vancouver City Fire Department fire truck, followed by welcoming ceremonies from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and a performance by the Eagle Song Dancers starting at 4 p.m.. Mayor Buchanan will then lead attendees from Shipbuilders' Stage to the foot of Lonsdale and light the holiday tree between 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
We’ll have fun, family-friendly activities including:
- A variety of food offerings
- Holiday markets at The Pipe Shop and The Shipyards Christmas Market
- Ballet Bloch - Nutcracker performance
- Musical performances by the Ridgeway School Band and School of Rock Junior House Band
- Dance performances by Method of Modern Movement, Perform Art Studios, North Shore Academy of Dancing, and ShowStoppers
- North Vancouver City Fire Department Charity Drive
Details and a full timeline for the event are available at cnv.org/SpiritOfTheSeason.
How to Get to The Shipyards
The Lower Lonsdale area may be busy, so visitors are encouraged to walk, take transit and bike to The Shipyards. The Shipyards’ area is pedestrian-friendly with connecting trails and safe spaces to walk with friends and family. Bike parking is located throughout the area. Access is easy by transit, with the SeaBus arriving right at The Shipyards and bus connections nearby. Street parking will be limited in the area, but pay parking lots are available within a few blocks.
About The Shipyards
The City of North Vancouver’s award-winning public waterfront and social heart of the community, The Shipyards features restaurants, cafes, shops, and services, a boutique hotel, space for community events, concerts and markets, plus the region’s largest outdoor skating rink in the winter and a splash park in the summer.