2025 MOBILE TOUR INFORMATION
Tours can only be booked by paid registrants of the BIABC Conference.
*all tours are limited entry, must be selected at registration and are first come first served
Darrell Mussatto: Revitalization of The Shipyards (Monday 10:45 - 12:00pm or 1:00 - 2:30pm)
Join us for a walking tour around The Shipyards with the former Mayor of North Vancouver, Darrell Mussatto, discussing the revitalization of a vacant industrial site into the vibrant community hub we see today.
Darrell knows first-hand the policy and political will that it took to get the shipyards plan into reality, so bring your questions and expect to hear some inside-stories!
(Max. 15 participants / walk from hotel)
MONOVA: Coast Salish Wool Weaving worshop & Gallery tour (Monday 1:00 - 2:30pm)
Experience one of the best small museums in BC, MONOVA.
The Museum and archives of North Vancouver is an inspirational and transformative community hub where the stories of North Vancouver’s people, places and past come to life.
MONOVA staff will open the doors for a private experience of the permanent exhibit, and a special Coast Salish Wool Weaving session, led by Squamish Nation cultural programmer, Tsawaysia Spukwus.
(Max. 20 participants / walk from hotel)
The Shipyard Pals, theatrical walking tour (Tuesday 10:30 - 12:00pm)
The Shipyard Pals are immersive storytellers. In character, they lead participants through The Shipyards and bring the history, people, and stories of the area to life through the context of the shipbuilding operations which took place during World War II at Burrard Dry Dock.
(Max. 20 participants / walk from hotel)
Seaspan Vancouver Drydock tour (Tuesday 10:45 - 12:00pm)
This tour has been cancelled.
Lower Lonsdale Historic Walking Tour (Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:45pm)
Explore the history of the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood…
The now thriving City of North Vancouver began along the waterfront, radiating out from a ferry terminus at the foot of Lonsdale Ave. that connected the North Shore with the City of Vancouver. Between 1900 and 1912, Lower Lonsdale developed into a vibrant commercial area, offering a full range of goods and services. Beginning in 1906, streetcars met the ferries to deliver passengers to the north, east and west.
(Max. 20 participants / walk from hotel)
West Van Mural tour (Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30pm)
In the past four years, the Ambleside Dundarave BIA commissioned seven murals, each with their own story and history. Enjoy a tour of Ambleside while learning about the process and steps necessary to finding the perfect mural for your community.
(Max. 20 participants / transportation provided)
Placemaking - Permanent Outdoor Patios tour (Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30pm)
Enjoy a tour in the beautiful village of Dundarave in West Vancouver and learn about the success of the new permanent outdoor patios. The public space was created by LifeSpace Gardens and is home to a boardwalk, outdoor gardens and enhanced seating. You will learn how you can create permanent or semi-permanent outdoor space for your businesses and the community while adding community gardens for all to enjoy.
(Max. 20 participants / transportation provided)