Culture Days at Lonsdale Quay Market

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Join us for Culture Days at Lonsdale Quay Market this year! Aside from our diverse 60+ vendors of food and retail, we have an incredible selection of public art pieces that you can check out. From murals to mosaics, stair art and more, there are number of exciting pieces to photograph or look at year round!

This year, we are excited to share two free performances that will be held outside the Market. Firstly, a Bollywood Dancer, Karima Essa, secondly, an Indigenous storyteller, Kung Jaadee. We will also be having a special guest, Mr. Bannock in the Market Kitchen selling a variety of Indigenous menu items.

Dates:

Sunday, September 27th 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Karima Essa (Bollywood Dancer)

Kung Jaadee (Indigenous Storyteller)

Saturday & Sunday September 26th & 27th 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Mr. Bannock

Lonsdale Quay Market is adjusting our operations and will be open in a limited capacity. All open business operators and Market staff are following diligent health and safety protocols. We are all closely monitoring updates from the governing authorities, and may further adjust our operations as needed. While the Market is available and accessible for all customers, we request that if you have recently traveled, have a compromised immune system or feeling unwell to stay home and practice social distancing.

Our COVID-19 policies:

1. All viewers will be strongly encouraged to wear masks.

2. Anyone feeling unwell or experiencing covid-19 symptoms are asked to stay home.

3. Limited number of spaces available on the deck to provide adequate spacing for viewers (25-30 people max).

4. There will be stanchions and barriers placed to give the performer 3m+ from audience.

5. There will be stanchions to section off the entire deck to the public, only those wishing to view can enter the space - security will be on site to manage this.

6. Separate entrances for entering and exiting, staff will be stationed at both spots.

7. Should public wish to enter the deck, there will be staff on-site to take contact information and allow them into socially distanced marked space.

8. Participants will be required to fill out and sign an attestation form before entering the deck.

9. Directional arrows and decals will be placed on the ground to control traffic flow and to indicate where the patrons can stand.

10. Staff will be masked at all times.

11. Sanitizer will be placed at entrance and exit to space.

12. There are no washrooms provided directly in the space, public washrooms are located in the Market (1 minute walk away).

13. Programming is limited to 2 x 30 minute activations with a 30 minute period in between

Links

• Learn more here! lonsdalequay.com

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Lonsdale Quay Market

Originating as a carnival-style marketplace which opened for Expo ‘86 Vancouver, Lonsdale Quay Market has developed into a diverse, multi-use community anchor in the Lower Lonsdale area. The vision of Lonsdale Quay Market is to provide a truly unique retail market experience, while being an active partner within the community, and a destination gathering place on the North Shore.

Twenty-eight years after opening its doors on April 12, 1986, Lonsdale Quay Market celebrates the rich diversity boasted by the North Shore waterfront since the first settlers arrived here during the 1860’s.

Drawn by the majestic Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar trees, early residents of the North Shore developed its first town site in the area now known as Lower Lonsdale. Rapid growth throughout the late 19th century precipitated first the incorporation of the District of North Vancouver in 1891, which stretched from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove. The separation of the City of North Vancouver in 1907 was a result of industrial growth and economic development in the Lower Lonsdale area.

Eighty years later, the North Shore community was introduced to Lonsdale Quay Market, an eclectic collection of vendors, artists and crafters. As the area continues to undergo transition from its industry-based roots to a new urban identity Lonsdale Quay Market upholds the sense of pioneer-inspired adventure that epitomizes living on Vancouver’s North Shore.

Today, Lonsdale Quay Market boasts 60 fresh food vendors, unique retail shops, artisans, restaurants, and a boutique hotel. Festivals and community events throughout the year ensure that no two visits are the same. Whether it’s taking in a local band during an afternoon concert on the waterfront plaza, or braving the 77 steps to the top of the iconic Q Tower for the best view in the city, lasting memories are created daily at Lonsdale Quay Market.