SEABUS — The easiest
Lonsdale Quay → 4 min walk
Leaves Waterfront Station every 15 minutes. Four-minute walk west along the boardwalk. You're there.
Friday Night, Make it Right
Eighteen Fridays on the North Van waterfront — here's everything you need to show up ready for summer.
Get here in twenty minutes from anywhere downtown.
BUS — Already on transit?
R2 / 230 / 232
All drop at Lonsdale Quay Exchange. Tap on, follow the crane.
BIKE — Roll right in.
Free racks · west gate
Covered racks, lit all night. Connect via the Spirit Trail from the east. Or try the new BIKE VALET.
CAR — Last resort.
Lonsdale Quay garage
Free street parking, arrive early. Over 2000 off-street parking spaces available
PICK YOUR WINDOW. OWN YOUR FRIDAY.
3 — 5 PM
QUIET AND KID-FRIENDLY
Unhurried and great for kids. Grab a table, cool off in the splash park, see the best selection at the marketplace. Shop before the crowd gets there.
3 — 7 PM
THE MOVE
Shipbuilders Square fills up, food trucks are buzzing. This is the one. Full energy, golden light and the entertainment gets underway. Most regulars won’t arrive any other way.
7 — 10 PM
The FINALE
Headliner at 7:00. Beer Garden has great view of the main stage. Last call at 9:45. Come for the finale, stay for the moment.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
ENTRY
Free, all ages
The event itself is free and open. Beer garden is 19+; IDs at the gate.
WEATHER
Rain or shine
Tents go up under the crane on wet Fridays. Severe weather cancels — we post on the home page by 1pm.
DOGS
Yes — Be mindful of their comfort
Water bowls at the info tent. Keep them leashed.
ACCESSIBILITY
Step-free, paved
Whole site is wheelchair accessible. Two designated washrooms with accessible stalls at the east gate.
KIDS
All ages, all night
Strollers welcome. Family seating available throughout the Shipyards site
PAYMENTS
Tap & cash both work
All vendors accept cards. ATMs nearby if you need cash.
LOST & FOUND
Info tent · returns Mondays
Found something? Drop it at the info tent. Lost something? Email us — items held for 30 days.
RE-ENTRY
Always allowed
Step out, come back. The plaza is fully open — re-entry doesn't need a stamp.