Vancouver's North Shore Tourism Association

Tourism promotion for Vancouver's North Shore

Vancouver's North Shore Tourism Association is a tourism promotion organization created through collaboration between the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. Its role is to showcase the area surrounding the north shore of Burrard Inlet, presented as a mountain destination where urban and wild spaces coexist just minutes from downtown Vancouver.

The organization describes itself as a tourism association and acknowledges that it carries out its work on the traditional, shared and unceded territories of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

A mountain destination year-round

The North Shore is presented as more than the mountain backdrop of one of the world's most scenic cities: an active destination in every season, with landscapes ranging from snow-capped peaks to old-growth forests and turquoise coastal waters. The organization's messaging emphasizes proximity: you can go from cosmopolitan neighbourhoods to outdoor adventure in the course of an afternoon, and from downtown Vancouver to the area in just minutes.

Among the activities promoted are skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking and kayaking. The area also positions itself as the birthplace of freeride and an international reference point for mountain biking, with technical trails in natural parks that can be paired with a craft beer at the end of the day.

What you can explore

The site organizes the destination's offerings into several themed sections that serve as a guide for visitors:

• Attractions, including Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
• Neighbourhoods with their own character, each with its own atmosphere, shops, restaurants, galleries, hotels and bars.
• Food and drink, with a standout craft beer scene.
• Arts and culture.
• Beaches and parks.
• Shopping.
• Indigenous experiences.

Accommodation and deals

The destination has hotels and bed & breakfast accommodation, and includes pet-friendly options. The website features packages and special offers from North Vancouver hotels, presented as incentives to explore the area.

Events and scheduled activities

The association maintains an events calendar and a selection of signature events. Among the content featured at the time of analysis are the Vancouver's North Shore Craft Beer Festival 2026, the Our Ocean Film Fest 2026, Canyon Frights 2026, salmon season with associated activities, and the Vancouver's North Shore Visitor Welcome Program 2026. The site also allows events to be submitted for publication.

Trip planning and visitor services

The platform brings together practical resources for planning a trip: blog, videos, unique trails, directions on how to get here, visitor services and area webcams. It also offers a sensory backpack loan program for neurodivergent people.

Meetings, conferences and sports

The destination is also marketed for meetings and events tourism, with conference spaces, sports facilities and the capacity to host tournaments.

Commitment to the local environment

The organization promotes a pledge initiative under the slogan of experiencing the North Shore like a local, aimed at preserving and protecting the natural environment that defines the area. The website also includes an awards section and a shop section.