CA — BC
Western Canada’s largest Friday night market with 100+ vendors, live music, food trucks, and craft beer under the lights, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm, May–October.
From Lions Gate Bridge, take Marine Drive east, right on Fell Ave, left on Esplanade; market fills Shipyard Commons at the foot of Lonsdale. From Highway 1, exit Lonsdale Ave south, continue 3 km to waterfront.
Public transport: SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay (12 min), then 5-minute walk south along the Spirit Trail. TransLink Trip Planner: translink.ca.
Free 2-hour parking in ICBC parkade (entrance Carrie Cates Court); evenings fill fast — arrive by 4:30 pm or SeaBus it to avoid circling like a lost seagull. Bike racks plentiful; stroller-friendly paths.
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 15:00 | 19:00 | May to October |
Every Friday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, May to October, Shipyards Night Market transforms North Vancouver’s waterfront into Western Canada’s largest outdoor night market — where 100+ vendors, food trucks, and craft-beer gardens collide under string lights and the faint scent of kettle corn, proving that even hipsters need carbs.
Live bands on the Burrard Dry Dock stage keep toes tapping while you juggle tacos, gelato, and the moral dilemma of whether one more empanada counts as dinner. Full lineup here — because nothing says community like communal heartburn.
Bring the dog, bring the kids, bring an empty stomach; just don’t bring cash — most vendors are card-only now, leaving you free to blame your overspending on contactless convenience.