The North Shore Community Resouces, Rights of a Child Art Exhibition will be on display at the south end of the market from now until the end of November. Come down and pick up a brochure to learn more. Thank you to all those who contributed to this wonderful display!
4Cats is back! Lonsdale Quay Market will feature artwork of students enrolled in 4Cats Art Studio in the Rotunda and across from Sharky's Chophouse until December. Please come down to enjoy the artwork. Thank you to all those students who participated.
Lonsdale Quay Market would like to thank the students of Supernal Arts for sharing their artwork in the Rotunda at the north entrance of the market. The art exhibit will be on display until the end July 2012.
Lonsdale Quay Market would like to thank the grade 9/10 students at Windsor Secondary School for sharing their artwork at the Market. The art exhibition is featured in the Rotunda and at the south entrance of the Market. The artwork will be on display until the end of June, 2012.
4Cats Art Studio has returned to the Market! For the month of May, 2012 Lonsdale Quay Market will feature the artwork of students enrolled at 4Cats Art studio in the Rotunda. Thank you to all those students who participated.
Thank you Carson Graham Secondary School for sharing your artwork with us. The pieces were created by Fine Art Students in grades 11 and 12. The art wall will be on display until the end of March 2012.
We enjoyed the art wall 4Cats had December/January so much, that we did a call out to local schools to see if they would like to feature their students art work.
Thank you to Sutherland Secondary School for sharing your artwork with us. The pieces were created by Fine Art Students in grades 8-12, featuring a range of class exercises and projects. The art wall will be on display until the end of February 2012.
Lonsdale Quay Market was excited to feature artwork by 4Cats Arts Studio - Queensbury Kids from Dec 20, 2011 - Jan 20, 2012. The artwork was installed in the main level, and was a fabulous addition to our ambiance of the market.
For more information about 4Cats Art Studio, North Vancouver - Queensbury please click here: 4Cats North Vancouver Website
To see more photos click here: 4Cats Facebook Page
Lonsdale Quay Market was a proud sponsor in the 1st Annual Christmas by the Sea - Parade of Trees presented by The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce from November 24th to January 7th at Shipbuilders Square in Lower Lonsdale. Proceeds from the event went towards the Harvest Project and Hollyburn Family Services - Youth Safe House.
Christmas by the Sea celebrated the Season and drew locals and visitors to this special part of North Vancouver. Visitors experienced an enchanting walk through thirty beautifully decorated Christmas trees displayed from November 24th until January 7th along Wallace Way at the Shipbuilders' Square. The Parade of Trees promoted participating companies and raised funds to help support local Charities at Christmas time.
Lonsdale Quay Market regularly donates market gift baskets valued at $50 - $100 in support of local charities, schools, and other organizations. In 2011, Lonsdale Quay Market has supported:
North Shore Hebrew School
John Braithwaite Community Centre Preschool and Childcare Fair
ICSC - International Council of Shopping Centers
City of North Vancouver Golf Tournament
The Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism Degree Program at Capilano University and the Autism Speaks Walk
Tourism Vancouver's 2011 Open House
Breast Cancer Foundation's Nite of Hope North Shore 2011 Gala
City of North Vancouver United Way Campaign
BCSCA - British Columbia Shopping Centre Association's Christmas Luncheon
North Shore Disability Resource Centre Seasonal Celebration
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North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Campfires: A Circle of Community February 19, 2011, from 6-9pm, at Shipbuilder's Square at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue.
We invite the community to join us around a campfire celebrate the spirit of camaraderie, music, storytelling, food and fun. Performers will engage the audience in singing round the fire while storytellers share their tales and guests share in the warm flow of the fire.
Lonsdale Quay Market will be there with the Soup Meister and Cobs Bread Cheer Squad. Stop by our tent for a sample of the Soup Meister's famous chilli, and Cobs Bread's new super-healthy Chia Bread.
Londsale Quay Market raised $1,525.75 for Family Services of the North Shore this holiday season. Funds were collected as part of the Crafty Christmas Weekends Craft Fair, the 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest, and Gingerbread Cookie Decorating for Kids.
Thank you to everyone who came to support Family Services of the North Shore at Lonsdale Quay Market this holiday season.
Lonsdale Quay Market is donating a gift basket valued at $100 to the Cedarview Lodge Winter Bazaar fundraiser, taking place Saturday, November 27.
The Bazaar will raise funds for life-enriching programs and equipment for the Lodge, which includes things like raiserd garden flower beds, dementia care unit enhancements, a Wii Gaming System and ongoing maintenance of the wheelchair accessible bus.
Lonsdale Quay Market is donating two gift baskets valued at $50.00 each as prizes for Tourism Vancouver's Olde Fashioned Christmas Luncheon, taking place on December 2, 2010.
Lonsdale Quay Market is a proud member of Tourism Vancouver.
The City of North Vancouver Waterfront Development Office writes a quarterly newsletter updating the community on news and progress on the waterfront.
Stay informed of the latest happenings in the area with the Fall 2010 Newsletter.
Lonsdale Quay Market will be recognized for ongoing support of Lions Gate Hospital Foundation on the hospital's donor wall, located in the main lobby.
Lonsdale Quay Market is proud to partner with the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation and fundraise on its behalf. Thanks to the generous contributions of SummerFest attendees, the Market has raised $4,000.00 for Lions Gate Hospital Foundation over the past two years.
Lonsdale Quay Market is donating a Market basket valued at $100 and filled with delicious and lovely items, to the H'Arts for the Homeless Lookout Emeregency Aid Society fundraiser. For more information about the gala or buying tickets, visit: http://lookoutsociety.ca/H'ArtsForTheHomeless/index.html.
Mr. Palmer’s Grade 5/6 class at Ridgeway Elementary spent a day at Lonsdale Quay Market in May, each creating a piece of art which reflects their impression of Lonsdale Quay and the surrounding area.
The result is 22 individual oil pastel works, titled “Lonsdale Quay”. These works can now be viewed in vacant shop windows on the second level of Lonsdale Quay Market, and will remain on display throughout the summer.
Lonsdale Quay Market strives to support local and student artists, most recently through the installation of “Viewfinder”, a sculpture garden on the East Plaza of the Market. Other community art works include the mosaic fountain, titled “Tidal Waves”, the beautiful mosaic rotunda floor, called “Perspectives”, and the starfish-shaped bench on the waterfront plaza, “Tidal Encounters”.
The North Vancouver City Library hosted its first fundraising gala, "Librations" on May 1 at the Pinnacle at the Pier Hotel. Lonsdale Quay Market supported the event with Platinum Level Sponsorship. "Librations" was held to raise funds which will help the library continue to meet the community's increasing use of the facility, and to support literacy through its programs.
Visit Lower Lonsdale on Sunday, June 20th, for a Car Free Day celebration. The streets will be closed to traffic for a street party between 3rd and Esplanade. Bring family and friends for a great day!
The Lower Lonsdale Business Association presents North Vancouver’s 4th Annual Party-at-the-Pier, Celebrating Our Maritime Community, at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue and the adjacent piers on Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18, 2010.
Voted one of the best musical festivals on the North Shore for the past 3 years this year will be even bigger and better than ever with family-friendly entertainment and activities scheduled throughout the weekend. The festival takes place rain or shine!
Click on the images below to view the posters.
Lonsdale Quay Market is donating a specialty Market gift basket valued at $100 as a door prize for the Presentation House Theatre's Annual Gala Fundraiser "A Hot Summer Night of Soulful R&B with the Soujourners".
Lonsdale Quay Market is donating a specialty Market gift basket, valued at $100, to a fundraiser for a 5-year-old member of the community who has been diagnosed with Autism. This fundraiser will assist her parents in enrolling her in a specialized school program.
Lonsdale Quay Market is donating a basket filled with specialty items from the Market, valued at $100, to ICBC's Jeans Day fundraiser. ICBC staff can enter to win the basket by donating to Jeans Day, an initiative which raises funds for the BC Children's Hospital.
The Market will donate a gift basket of specialty items from our vendors, valued at $100, to the North Shore Women's Centre "Crimson Cabaret" event. The North Shore Women's Centre sets out to "improve the social, economic and political status of women, and to encourage and support self-empowerment by acting as a resource and a catalyst for change." The Crimson Cabaret is an annual fundraiser which showcases female talent, and raises funds for the shelter. Visit www.northshorewomen.ca for more information.
Lonsdale Quay Market will donate a gift basket of specialty Market items valued at $100 to the Nite of Hope fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This gala fundraiser will involve dinner, fashion show, keynote speaker, live and silent auctions, and raffle and door prizes. Read more about the event at www.niteofhope.com.
Lonsdale Quay Market is donating a gift basket of specialty items, valued at $100, to a fundraiser for Canadian National Alpine Skier Georgia Simmerling. The fundraiser will be held at Anatoli Souvlaki (5 Lonsdale, NV) on January 20. Contact Carol Simmerling at c.simmerling@telus.net for more information or to purchase tickets.
Lonsdale Quay Market worked together with the City of North Vancouver and the Lower Lonsdale Business Association to bring the community an annual favourite event, the Festival of Lights. The Festival was hosted on the Market's South Plaza on December 5.
Click here to read the Mayor's letter about the Festival.
The North Shore Spirit of BC Bear Bells are now available at Lonsdale Quay Market! The Bear Bells make great stocking stuffers, and all proceeds benefit the North Shore Black Bear Society. Available now for a minimum $5 donation at Customer Service.
Cans and bottles from recycling bins throughout the Market are now collected by the Developmental Disabilities Association, who uses the revenue to fund children's activities and developmental disability research.
The "Christmas Under the Sea" event hosted by Capilano University's Event Marketing class at the Market raised $550 for the Vancouver Aquarium's non-profit organization. The Vancouver Aquarium raises awareness of marine conservation issues through animal displays, interpretive elements, world-leading scientific research, direct action and education programs.
West Vancouver's luminous celebration of the true spirit of the season returns for its 18th year. The Dundarave Festival of Lights brings the light and life of Christmas to the heart of the community and Lonsdale Quay Market sponsors the event by purchasing a tree.
Funds raised from the Festival benefit the Lookout Emergency Aid Society-North Shore Shelter. For the first time in its history, the Festival last year raised $25,000 to combat homelessness on the North Shore through the generous support of families, community groups and businesses.
Be sure to visit the Dundarave Festival of Lights this Holiday Season.
Lonsdale Quay Market fundraised this fall on behalf of the Harvest Project, a local charity which helps people recover after an unexpected crisis or life challenge. Customers entered by donation to win a complete Thanksgiving Dinner, courtesy of Lonsdale Quay Market vendors. The Market raised $139.50 for the Harvest Project. Thanks to our vendors and customers for making this fundraiser a success.
The North Shore’s Spirit of BC Bear Bell official launch will take place on October 27, 2009. Click here to read more.
Lonsdale Quay Market has donated a specialty gift basket, valued at $100, to a fundraiser for a young member of our community who was recently diagnosed with Autism. The fundraiser will allow her to continue her schooling at a private institution specializing in education for children with Autism.
On Sunday, Sept. 6, we will be proud to present the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation (LGHF) with a cheque for $1500, thanks to the generous donations of Summerfest visitors. LGHF President Judy Savage will be here to accept the cheque during a presentation ceremony at 12:30pm. Judy will also speak about the Angiography Suite Campaign, which the funds raised will benefit.
We are very excited to sponsor the award for "Young Entrepreneur" during this year's North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, and are pleased to be sitting on the judging committee. This award is for a business person under the age of 35 who shows innovation and is a role model for young people in business.
For more information about the awards, visit:
A $500 gift has been made in sponsorship of the upcoming Lower Lonsdale Business Ass. and the John Braithwaite Community Centre's Fall Festival, upcoming on September 27.
For more information, please visit their website:
The Lonsdale Quay Market has donated $100 to the inaugural Symphony-at-the-Pier and the 3rd annual Party-at-the-Pier event, taking place over Labour Day weekend at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue and its adjacent piers.
A specialty Market gift basket, valued at $100, is provided to Campus Auction. This is a charitable online auction for UBC, SFU and UVic students. 100% of the funds raised support Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Vancouver Hillel Foundation, two of BC's most respected not-for-profit agencies serving children, youth and young adults.
Our own 'Quay Riders' rose over $13,000 dollars on their 'Ride to Conquer Cancer' benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation.
A $100 Market gift certificate was donated to the Youth Week 2009 event hosted by Capilano Community Services Society.
A donation was made to the Capilano University Business Program's community food & clothing drive benefiting Big Brothers and The Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
A specialty Market gift basket was donated to the 'Rockin' for Research Gala' in support of Juvenile Diabetes research.
A specialty Market gift basket was donated to the North Shore Neighbourhood House / John Braithwaite Community Centre volunteer appreciation event. The event was to show appreciation and gratitude for the mare than 8000 hours donated by volunteers in the community.
Lonsdale Quay Market held a Hearth Month campaign in February 2009. We advocated and held a fundraiser for the cause.