Northshore Auto Mall News

Christmas Bureau Toy Drive

2011-11-28T13:56:00.000-08:00

Please join us and support the 2nd annual Family Services Annual Toy Drive this Saturday, December 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm at the Northshore Auto Mall. Your donation will directly benefit families in need living on the North Shore.

Bring your unwrapped toys to Pacific Honda and share a treat and a cup of hot cocoa courtesy of Louis Gervais Fine Foods and Catering. We'll be there regardless of rain, sleet or snow and look forward to sharing some holiday cheer with you!

The Finale!!!

2011-08-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

Well, the end is here. What a great summer it was for the 2011 Northshore Auto Mall Cruiser team. This final weekend was spent at the local parks and beaches again with the weather attracting large numbers. The team also checked out some really cool cars at the Old Car show down on Harbourside Drive. It was cool to see what people drove around in before the great advances in cars that we have seen over the past couple decades.

The cruiser team had a great summer and attended many great events. Some of the favourites were the Harmony Arts Festival, The Canada Day Parade and Party at Waterfront, the Beach Soccer Blast, as well as the Sunrise Summer Kickoff in Burnaby. The reception from the public was great and the team always felt welcome.

Make sure to keep following the Northshore Auto Mall on Facebook, Twitter and Blogger over the winter in order to keep up with the happenings of the Northshore Auto Mall.

Until next summer, CASE CLOSED!

Sun, The Beach and Cars!

2011-08-22T13:59:00.000-07:00

Another great weekend for the cruiser team. The weather was absolutely perfect on the penultimate weekend of the summer for the team. On Saturday the team spent some time down at the beach. Ambleside was very busy as many families were out enjoying a nice day in the sun. Local parks were also very busy as kids looked to have some fun in the sun.

On Sunday the day started out at the BMW Car show at Waterfront park with many BMW enthusiasts. There were a lot of nice cars, old and new, to check out. The team then moved on to Ambleside where Ambleside Day was taking place. There were loads of people out enjoying the fantastic weather. What better way to spend the day than on the beach. To close out the day the cruisers made their way to Horseshoe Bay where people were out in force. Overall a great weekend.

Keep an eye out for the cruiser team this final weekend. The weather is supposed to be great so get out and enjoy what is left of the summer.

Sun! Sun! Sun!

2011-08-15T09:18:00.000-07:00

Another great weekend weather wise allowed for the cruiser team to enjoy the weekend to the fullest. On Saturday the team was out at Kits Beach for Kits Fest where people were playing basketball, volleyball and even beach tennis and hockey. The weather was perfect to spend a day at the beach. Back on the North Shore the team stopped by at Shipbuilders Square for the afternoon concerts and then made their way to Ambleside Park.

Sunday was a great day as well with the team making another appearance out at Kits Fest again as well as hitting the Lonsdale Quay for their weekly concerts. The team also stopped by a couple of local parks.

With only two weeks left in the summer make sure to keep an eye out of the cruiser team as they wind down the summer. Also be sure to check out our facebook, twitter and website for photos from our successful Family Day event that happened last weekend.

2011 Family Day - A Huge Success

2011-08-08T12:28:00.000-07:00

Well another Family Day has come and gone! What a day it was. The weather could not have been more perfect with the temperature in the mid to high 20's and the sun blazing all day long. All the families that attended were treated to some great fun and there were smiles all around.

The Northshore Auto Mall team would like to extend a big thanks to everyone that was involved in running the event. This includes all the interesting exhibitors, the great performers, the Rotary Club of Lions Gate and Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering for supplying the delicious food as well as our many media partners who helped get the word out about this great event in support of the Family Services of the North Shore.

Over the coming week pictures from the event will be posted on the internet so check our website and our facebook page . Thanks again everyone and hope you all had a great time.

A Great Long Weekend!!

2011-08-04T11:51:00.000-07:00

Wow, what a fantastic long weekend the cruiser team had. The sun was out shining every day and there was lots of great events going on around the North Shore. On Saturday the team stopped by the Harmony Arts festival where people were checking out the artists booths and enjoying some very talented musicians. The weather also made it a great day for families to hit the local parks. The cruiser team stopped by the local parks including Ambleside and Mahon Park.

On Sunday the cruisers made the trip up to Squamish for the annual Logger Days event. The event was awesome with lots of people coming out to check out the burly lumberjacks. On BC Day the team stayed local hitting the Harmony Arts festival and the BC Day celebrations at the Lonsdale Quay. Overall it was a great weekend.

This upcoming weekend the cruiser team will be checking out the Beach Soccer Blast as well as the Little League National Championships at Chris Zuehlke Park.

Also dont forget this coming Sunday is our Family Day event. The team would love to see everyone out. The weather is going to be great and there is going to be a lot of fun attractions. For more info check out http://www.northshoreautomall.com/events.

Summer in Full Swing.

2011-07-28T15:54:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was a busy one. Saturday saw the the Cruiser team checking out Caribbean Days on the North Shore as well as the Khatsalano Music Festival on West 4th.

On Sunday the Cruiser team again stopped by at Caribbean Days and then hit the local parks and beaches including Cates Park where there was a car show. The weather was great both days.

With August 7th only a week and a half away, things are very busy for the Cruiser team making sure all the last minute details are in place for Family Day. The event is going to be great with live entertainment, face painting, amusement rides and a great food fair hosted by the Rotary Club of Lions Gate and Louis Gervais Fine Foods and Catering. Check out http://www.northshoreautomall.com/events for more info!!

Busy, Busy!!

2011-07-11T10:05:00.000-07:00

What a great weekend it was for the Northshore Auto Mall Community Cruiser Team. The sun was out and so was the public. On Saturday the cruiser started out the day at the Sunrise Summer Kickoff where kids of all ages and their families enjoyed some street hockey and checked out the local exhibitors. From there the cruiser team headed downtown for the Vancouver International Soccer Festival. The day ended with a bang as the team cruised out to Deep Cove for the Knee Knacker Trail Run. Congrats to all who finished the grueling 30 mile trail run.

Sunday was another great day for the Cruisers. The team stopped by Jericho Beach for the MEC Paddlefest where the crowds were checking out the new craze in watersports. The team then continued the day stopping at all the beaches around Vancouver and the North Shore.

2011 Family Day preparations are well under way. Check out http://www.northshoreautomall.com/Events for more info about the great event in support of Family Services of the North Shore. Volunteers are needed for the event so if interested give the Cruiser team a call at 604-982-0370 or drop them an email at marketing@northshoreautomall.ca

Canada Day Long Weekend!

2011-07-04T09:39:00.000-07:00

What a great long weekend it was for the Community Cruiser team. Canada Day was a very busy day on the North Shore. People lined the streets of Lonsdale for the Canada Day Parade. There were plenty of really cool floats. The Cruiser team then moved on to Waterfront Park where the Canada Day celebrations continued with carnival rides and many other fun activities. The weather was perfect, not too hot but not too cold.

Saturday was another great day in terms of weather which made for a great day out at Kits Beach. Lots of people came down to enjoy the great weather and catch a few rays. There was also a beach volleyball tournament happening which provided some great entertainment.

The Cruiser team then watched some talented athletes who took part in the Subaru Half Iron Man out at Jericho Beach. It was quite inspiring. Stops also included Cates Park and the Capilano River Regional Park, before moving on to the Corvette Show and Shine Car Show. There were lots of amazing corvettes, old and new. Hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend as much as the Cruiser team did!!

Gettin in the Groove!!

2011-06-27T09:45:00.000-07:00

With one month gone by in the Cruiser program the cruisers are now in the groove. A packed schedule ensured the team enjoyed a fun filled weekend. Despite the weather on Saturday, the Cruisers patrolled the streets of the North Shore and Vancouver. The highlight of the day was MEC Bikefest at the Olympic Village where exhibitors and bikers were putting on quite a show.

Sunday's schedule was the busiest the team has had all summer with 6 different events! The day started out at Waterfront Park where the team perused the collection of German cars on display. The crowd was very friendly and the weather could not have been any better. The cruisers then made their way downtown for Carnival del Sol where plenty of people were taking in the Latin culture. A brief stop down at Coal Harbour was also greatly enjoyed by the Cruisers as the weather was perfect and the people were friendly. The day ended off with the Cruisers back on the North Shore up at McCartney Park for some softball as well as Mahon and Kinsmen Park.

Rain and Cars!

2011-06-20T09:04:00.000-07:00

Another week has passed and the Cruiser team was out all over the Lower Mainland this weekend. On Friday night they went out to the Point Grey Fiesta where lots of families were playing around in the park.

The weather took a turn for the worse on Saturday and Sunday. This however, did not stop the cruisers from getting out. Saturday's highlights included a trip out to Granville Island, Jericho Beach and Ambleside Park. Despite the weather there were a number of people walking the seawall.

Sunday was the busy day of the weekend! The cruisers took in three car shows, one in Dundarave and the others at Waterfront Park. There were lots of really cool cars and plenty of people. Later in the day the team went out to the Lovestruck Baby and Family Fair at the Olympic Village and ended the day on Commercial Drive!

Great First Weekend!!

2011-06-13T10:14:00.000-07:00

The community cruiser team is back with full force! The new team traveled around the North Shore and Burnaby stopping at many great local events. Saturday the team visited Metrotown for CBC's PlayOn road hockey tournament. The all day event included a celebrity game with the likes of Darcy Hordichuk, Javier Glatt and Mark Donnelly. Later on in the day the cruiser team enjoyed the sunshine at Mahon Park where the North Shore Relay for Life was taking place. The kids loved our frisbees and beach balls!!

Sunday was another eventful day which saw the Cruiser team out at Stanley Park for the Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, and then at Gastown for the celebration of 125 years of service by the Vancouver Fire and Rescue. The day ended on the seawall in Dundarave where many families were enjoying the great Vancouver weather. Many great things in store for the team in the upcoming weeks. Keep an eye out for the Community Cruiser team and their bright orange Mazda 5 around the North Shore and Vancouver.

Christmas Toy Drive a Great Success!

2010-12-14T11:32:00.000-08:00

We collected more than a truck full of unwrapped toys and gifts that will now go to very special young people in our community. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event a big success - from volunteers, sponsors, our host dealership and especially to all of the generous people who so kindly dropped off donations. You helped make this holiday special for hundred's of families!

Christmas Bureau Toy Drive

2010-12-11T17:15:00.000-08:00

Lane Oseen from DLO Moving, Janet Sanderson from the Christmas Bureau and Christine Fedina from the auto mall are getting ready to host the first annual Family Services of the North Shore Christmas Bureau Toy Drive on Saturday December 11th from 10 am to 4 pm. at the Northshore Auto Mall.

Why not consider buying something extra for someone in need this holiday season? We'll be accepting donations of a new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed to families in need this festival season. Join in the spirit of giving and enjoy a hot chocolate and treats under the big Toy Drive tent at Cam Clark Ford Lincoln.

We'd like to send out a big thanks for their HUGE HOLIDAY SPIRIT to our media partners - North Shore News, Jack FM, 104.9FUN, News 1130, ROCK 101, Shore FM Community Cruiser and our great community partners DLO Moving Support Services Ltd, Aardvark Armadillo Tents Inc, Contact Printing, Louis Gervais Fine Foods, Lonsdale Events and Neptune Terminals.

See you there!

Vancouver/Whistler All British Run

2010-09-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

If you're a vintage car enthusiast then mark a visit to the Northshore Auto Mall on Saturday Sept. 18th from 9 am to 11 am on your calendar! The Vancouver/Whistler All British Car run participants will be gathering at Cam Clark Ford Lincoln to begin their all-day rally. This is a great opportunity to see some truly beautifully restored vehicles and to chat with their owners.

Summer Coming To An End

2010-08-30T09:14:00.000-07:00

Well it seems summer has come and gone once again. The Community Cruiser Team went down to the Sea Wall in West Vancouver to cap off an amazing summer. Thank you to everyone who accepted a bottle of water, tote bag, or any of our other promotional items. Looks like the yellow cruiser will be put away until next summer. Make sure to check out the website www.northshoreautomall.com or our facebook page under "Northshore Auto Mall."

Enjoy what remains of this summer and be sure to look for the Community Cruiser team next summer.

Kits Fest Kits Fest Kits Fest Kits Fest

2010-08-23T14:44:00.000-07:00

Try saying that five times really fast! Well this weekend we went to Kits Fest at Kitsilano Beach where the was sunshine, families, and many athletic activities. Can you believe there was a basketball tournament 10 feet away from a beach volleyball tournament?! It was great seeing everyone in the sun checking out the exhibitors and entertainment. Thank you to everyone who came by the Cruiser Team to talk to us about the Northshore Auto Mall and enjoyed any of our bottled water, tote bags, beach balls or frisbees. The Community Cruiser Team will definitely be attending this event next summer.

Check out photos from Kits Fest along with other summer events on our facebook page under Northshore Auto Mall.

Hot! Hot! Hot!

2010-08-16T09:33:00.000-07:00

What a scorcher this weekend was! There was no shortage of people wanting water to cool off with, frisbees to toss, or beach balls to throw. We began our weekend at Spanish Banks where the Volleyball BC Youth Provincials were being held. The spectators were very grateful for the water to refresh themselves while they watched the high energy action in the hot sun. After having such a great time at Spanish Banks The Cruiser Team decided to see what the beaches on the Northshore were like, and they did not disappoint! Ambelside was filled with families, young people, older people, babies... you name it and they were probably there! The blistering heat really didn't stop anybody from running around, playing games, or just soaking up the rays.

After having such a great Saturday The Cruiser Team had high hopes as they headed out on Sunday. The Cruiser Team headed to Latin Festival at Trout Lake Park and it was jam packed! The heat only added to the atmosphere and vibe. Then The Cruiser Team made their way to the Chinatown Festival and it was remarkable to see how many people were there. The summer may be winding down, but there are no signs of that as far as The Cruiser Team can see!

Family Day 2010

2010-08-09T14:16:00.000-07:00

Well it has finally come and gone... The highly anticipated Family Day at the Northshore Auto Mall. What a successful Family Day this year and we owe much of that to everyone who came out to attend the event. Although the day lacked sunshine there were so many smiling young faces to light up an overcast morning. Later in the afternoon the weather did start to show signs of picking up and the rain was held off. We had roughly 2500 attendees and all the proceeds went towards Family Services of the North Shore and the Rotary Club of Lions Gate. Thank you to all the exhibitors and entertainers and make sure to pencil in Family Day for next year. Check out pictures from Family Day on our facebook page.

A Harmonious Summer

2010-08-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

BC Day long weekend was jam packed with festivals, parades, beautiful weather, beach balls, and of course water bottles! We started the weekend at the Harmon Arts Festival in West Vancouver and The Cruiser Team couldn't get over the huge amounts of people who were there enjoying the festival. There was the perfect balance of soothing music, great artwork, good conversation, and breathtaking scenery. Next, The Cruiser Team made an appearance at the Pride Parade in Vancouver and boy was the energy high! It was so great to see so many supporters from Vancouver at the parade... it was so pack we almost couldn't find a spot! Once The Cruiser Team finished up at Pride we decided to head back to Harmony Arts because we had such a fantastic time the day before, and day two did not disappoint! Next Sunday is the much anticipated Family Day here at the Northshore Auto Mall! It starts at noon and is completely free! Make sure you head on over with your family for some great rides, informative exhibitors, and tons of fun! For more pictures of our events check out our Facebook page!

Caribbean Certified

2010-07-26T14:04:00.000-07:00

This last weekend the Community Cruiser Team attended Caribbean Days at Waterfront Park by Lonsdale Quay both Saturday and Sunday. The event was sooooo busy we could barely find any parking. Although parking was in short supply, there was definitely no shortage of people checking out the food, performances, exhibits, and of course... beer. There were a lot of young families who we refreshed with bottled water and invited to Family Day. It was great to see even more people of all ages out on the Sunday to experience Caribbean culture.

If you know of any events that The Cruiser Team should know about... Please let us know on Facebook where you can also see more pictures from the events every week.

Summer Time and The Livin's Easy

2010-07-19T10:07:00.000-07:00

This weekend we were all over Vancouver starting with the Corona Beach Volleyball Tournament. So many people crowded the sand to catch a glimpse of the competitive athletes trying to become kings of the court. Also on Saturday the Cruiser Team attended the Slice Of Summer Festival taking place at Killarney Community Center which was a blast. Sunday was equally as exciting for the Cruiser Team. We started our day by going to the Party At The Pier 2010 taking place at the pier by Lonsdale Quay. We found a lot of families and children who were very thirsty for our water and loved the beach balls. Sunday we also made the journey to Folk Fest which was awesome. Although we didn't go into the event itself we were able to talk to the excited patrons heading in. For more pictures of this weekend and past ones check out our Facebook page under Northshore Auto Mall.

Totally Off The Wall

2010-07-12T10:06:00.000-07:00

What a crazy, wild weekend it was for the Community Cruiser Team. Friday July 9th we embarked on a journey over to sunny Spanish Banks beach where the 19th Annual Sandcastle Competition was taking place. Many young children were thrilled to see we had free goodies for them, however we had to conserve our numbers for there was far too many kids. Saturday we headed across the Lions Gate to Burrard and 1st street where the Underwear Affair was taking place. We also made it to Vancouver's Largest Water Fight at stanley park where there was so many kids with squirt guns the Cruiser Team had to run for cover a few times! The Community Craft Fair at civic plaza was polar opposite of the Water Fight. Nice easy listening live music with people taking in the sun and checking out what each vendor had to offer. Sunday was a whole different dragon... literally... Walk With The Dragon at Lumberman's Arch is Stanley Park turned out to be a pleasant surprise, everyone was extremely receptive to our water and tote bags. Last but not least was the Tibet Festival where the Cruiser Team learned a little about the history of Tibet. Check out pictures at our facebook page!

Ready... Set... Race!!

2010-07-05T09:52:00.000-07:00

For a weekend where the weather looked questionable The Cruiser Team was able to pack a lot in. We met some great people, heard to some awesome stories, and got to listen to some amazing music. We started the weekend at the Hastings Sunrise Summer Kick Off and the event was hopping! There was an intense street hockey tournament for the children and taking place, tons of very informative exhibitors, and great activities for the children! Continuing on the weekend The Cruiser Team made their way to the Seek the Peak Relay, which started at Ambleside, continued to Grouse Mountain, and finally finished by taking the grueling Grouse Grind up the mountain. After this The Cruiser Team attended the Subaru Half Iron Man Triathlon, which took place at Spanish Banks, Locarno Beach, and Jerhicho Beach. It was inspiring to see the triathletes pushing themselves to their limits. Finally, to finish off a great weekend The Cruiser Team headed to the TD International Jazz Festival at David Lam Park. There were lots of families there just taking in the atmosphere and groovin' to the beats. A weekend that we were anticipating being "low key" it sure was jam packed!

To see more pictures from this weekend, along with many others, feel free to view out FLickr or Facebook pages under "Northshore Auto Mall"

Rain Rain Go Away.. Don't You Know It's Canada Day?!

2010-07-02T10:07:00.000-07:00

There was no way the rain was going to dampen the spirits of this Cruiser Team! Armed with water bottles, beach balls, tote bags, and frisbees the team made their way to the North Vancouver Parade to celebrate Canada's birthday in style, and there was no shortage of eager spectators and families soaking in the parade... and the rain! Once the parade was over The Cruiser Team headed down to Waterfront to enjoy the festivities taking place. The crowds were enjoying the live music, delicious hot food, and plethora of informative exhibitors. The Cruiser Team capped of a pretty fantastic Canada Day at John Lawson park listening to some live music with the multitudes of families.

All in all, Canada had a great 143rd birthday and The Cruiser Team was really excited to be apart of the celebrations!

To see more pictures from this weekend, along with many others, feel free to view out FLickr or Facebook pages under "Northshore Auto Mall"

Get The Cruisers To The Greek!

2010-06-28T09:48:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered what a blues scale was? The Cruiser Team was lucky enough to learn all about that this weekend at International Jazz Festival. The Cruiser Team got there early and there were already tons of people groovin' away in anticipation for a melodic and harmonious ten days. Next, it was off to Summerfest at Waterfront where the families were out in full force enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful scenery!

The next day nothing was going to stop The Cruiser Team from attending Greek Day... not even a little rainfall could discourage the enthusiastic Greek Day participants. Everywhere you looked there was pita, souvlaki, tzatziki...you name it, they had it! Everyone was in high spirits regardless of the continual descent of water droplets from the sky. To cap off a fantastic weekend, the Cruiser Team went to the German Car Show at Waterfront. BMW's galore, we even saw some of our Park Shore BMW friends there too!

To see more pictures from this weekend, along with many others, feel free to view out FLickr or Facebook pages under "Northshore Auto Mall"

Buzzing... Into A Great Weekend!

2010-06-21T10:19:00.000-07:00

The last official 'spring' weekend of 2010 and The Cruiser Team was going to make the most of it before the hot (hopefully) and busy summer!

Saturday began in beautiful Point Grey at the Point Grey Fiesta which was tons of fun! There were an abundance of families there and a great place to promote Family Day on August 8th. Afterwards, we went to the opening of the Queen Mary Community Garden in North Vancouver and it was buzzing... literally, with bees! There were hundreds of bees buzzing around pollenating all of the colourful flowers!

Sunday, The Cruiser Team headed out early in hopes of missing potential rainfall. The day began at the annual Alcan Dragon Boat Festival and the turn out was phenomenal. Thousands of people were there to watch and cheer on their favourite teams! Then the team headed to the MEC Paddlefest and even though the weather wasn't cooperating, it didn't slow down the number of dedicated paddlers that came out the the event. To finish off a great weekend the team headed to the Italian and French Car Display and Motorcycle Show at Waterfront. There were lots of dads out with their kids and lots of photo worthy sports cars!

To see more pictures from this weekend, along with many others, feel free to view out FLickr or Facebook pages under "Northshore Auto Mall"

Strides For Sunshine!

2010-06-14T09:31:00.000-07:00

The Community Cruiser Team could not have dreamt for better weather this past weekend! The first weekend that actually felt like summer did not disappoint. Saturday was spent on the beautiful North Shore at the Strides for Strokes, Relay for Life, and the Classic Car and Boat Show. The beach balls and frisbees were in high demand by the multitude of families that attended all the events.

On Sunday the Cruiser team made their way to the Heel 'n' Wheel-a-thon out at Locarno Beach and everyone was basking in the glorious view of the North Shore. Then the Cruiser Team made their way to Philippine Festival at Waterfront park and it was packed with hundreds of enthusiastic festival goers who were tons of fun! Finally, the Cruiser Team capped off the weekend at the Coho Festival, which was at the picturesque Ambleside.

To see more pictures from this weekend, along with many others, feel free to view our FLickr or Facebook pages under "Northshore Auto Mall".

Hats Off To The First Weekend!

2010-06-10T09:30:00.000-07:00

The first weekend in for the Cruiser Team and it was a huge success! Unsure what to expect from the weather... and from themselves, the team loaded up the cruiser and made their way to the Annual Hats Off Day in Burnaby Heights and were blown away by all the people, the never ending lineups for food, and all the furry canines that came out as well! Afterwards, the team made their way to West Van Days which had live music, booths, and a ton of entertainment for the kids. To cap off the perfect day the Cruiser Team headed to the Seawall and passed out some water, which was much appreciated by the walkers and joggers.

On Sunday the Cruiser Team headed out to the BC Children's Hospital's ChildRun 2010, and when it was over, made their way to 'Italy Comes to the Drive!', on Commercial Drive. The team saw a lot of the ChildRun participants had made their way to the drive as well, and the beach balls were much appreciated by all!

All in all, a very successful first weekend that set an exciting tone for the whole summer!

To see more pictures from this weekend, along with many others, feel free to view our FLickr or Facebook pages under "Northshore Auto Mall".

We're Hiring Summer Students!

2010-04-27T16:24:00.000-07:00

We're looking for summer students! If someone you know is fun and outgoing and looking for marketing/PR/community relations experience they may be a great Community Relations/Event staff candidate. Deadline for applications is Friday May 6th! Please note you must be a returning student to qualify. For more information... visit http://www.northshoreautomall.com/events or email info@northshoreautomall.com

Supporting our Community

2010-01-12T12:28:00.000-08:00

The holidays are a time to not only celebrate with friends and family, but also a time to remember those who are less fortunate and need our help and support. The Northshore Auto Mall is pleased to present a contribution of $35,000 to Family Services of the North Shore. The funds will be directed towards the Christmas Bureau and to the Safer Places program.

On hand in early December to receive the cheque from Steve Morrey, President of the Northshore Auto Mall were Janet Sanderson and Diana Cowden of Family Services of the North Shore.

Wrapping Up The Summer

2009-08-24T10:05:00.000-07:00

The summer of 2009 has been everything and more for the Northshore Auto Mall Community Cruiser Team. The Cruiser Team has been all over the map, from Squamish to Burnaby and everywhere in between while displaying the Northshore Auto Mall proudly on our chests and heads. Whether it was opening a water bottle for an elderly woman or cheering up a crying baby with a beach ball, we have done it all this summer. If you live on the North Shore or attend events in the surrounding areas on your weekend, you could not have missed the bright yellow Northshore Auto Mall Cruiser and it's team in attendance handing out promotional items to onlookers. The Cruiser Team would like to thank anyone who attended Family Day, or just took a water bottle at one of the events.

Don't forget to check out all of our photos from this great summer on the "Northshore Auto Mall" Facebook page.

Summer Full Of Love

2009-08-17T09:51:00.000-07:00

This weekend the Northshore Auto Mall Community Cruiser was back at it again. The weekend included the Summer Of Love Woodstock Anniversary in Kitsilano on 4th ave. People of all ages came out to this event to show off their inner-party animal dancing to the bands and checking out the exhibitors.
The Cruiser Team was also in attendance at the Gastown Motorcycle Show and Shine on Water Street. We mingled with all the bikers and checked out all the Harleys and other freshly cleaned motorcycles.
Fianlly, we finished our weekend at Latin Summer Festival which took place at Trout Lake. The children enjoyed our beachballs and frisbees, while the adults were much more intrigued by the tote bags we were handing out. The Cruiser Team, along with many others, took the time to enjoy some authentic Latin cuisine (tacos) which was absolutely phenomenal!

To see more pictures from this weekend along with many others, feel free to view our Facebook page under "Northshore Auto Mall."

Family Day 2009!!!

2009-08-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

Family Day at the Northshore Auto Mall has finally come and gone. The weather unfortunately was not cooperating with us early on, but later in the day the sun finally started to come out and brought the crowds we expected. We had around 3,500 people and over 20 exhibitors in attendance this year. Even the Northshore Auto Mall Community Cruiser was spotted on the site between Morrey Mazda and Pacific Honda and was the victim of many paparazzi photographers trying to catch a glimpse of the infamous cruiser. Everyone was wearing their smiles and no one went hungry thanks to AllWest Insurance popcorn and the Rotary Club of Lions Gate who seemed to have an endless supply of hotdogs and chips. The whole event went without a hitch and would not have been made possible without our exhibitors, volunteers, dealerships, and a special thanks to Peter Waugh from Cam Clark Ford Lincoln. All the proceeds from Family Day went toward Family Services of The North Shore and the Rotary Club of Lions Gate.

To view pictures from Family Day and other events that the Northshore Auto Mall has attended check us out on Facebook under "Northshore Auto Mall."

All Over The Map!

2009-08-03T12:49:00.000-07:00

The Community Cruiser Team is at it again! On Saturday the Cruiser Team traveled along the Sea to Sky and attended Squamish Days Logger Sports. Many families attended all trying to catch a glimpse of the various logger sports going on in the hot sun. The Cruiser Team also attended The Harmony Arts Festival held at Ambleside towards John Lawson Park and included live music, arts and crafts, and a large bbq. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and were very pleased to see that we were offering water.

Sunday was another scorcher and began with the Pride Parade downtown. The Parade was quite unique and featured many crazy people with interesting outfits. The water once again was the hottest ticket in the parade and people were very grateful. After managing to bypass all of the closed streets The Cruiser Team made our way back to North Vancouver to The Harmony Arts Festival where we finished our weekend.

If you would like to see more pictures from this weekend and others check us out on facebook under "Northshore Auto Mall."

Caribbean Certified

2009-07-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

The hot weather brought out the masses at the two day festival known simply as 'Caribbean Days' located at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver. The festival began with a parade on Saturday with people of all ages and costumes stretching all over Lower Lonsdale. The parade included fantastic music and dancing of all ages! The Community Cruiser Team handed water bottles and other items to thirsty observers watching on the side. After the parade finally cleared Esplanade Street the crowd moved over to Waterfront Park where there was live music, local merchants, and Carribean-style food. The Cruiser Team rushed back to Waterfront on Sunday for the second day of Caribbean Days which was equally as enjoyable as Saturday.

To view pictures from this event and others check out our Facebook page under "Northshore Auto Mall."

Northshore Auto Mall Brings Sun to Kits!

2009-07-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

This weekend the Community Cruiser Team ventured over to The Corona Open which was held at Kitsilano Beach this year. With the temperature outside around 30 degrees Celsius and the water around 20 degrees Celsius there was no shortage of people wanting water bottles.

On Sunday the Cruiser Team headed back out across the bridge to Folkfest at Jericho Beach. The festival was in full swing and there was enormous groups of people all over the grounds checking out exhibitors, live bands, and everything else taking place.

To end this weekend the Cruiser Team attended The Weekly Concert Series at Lonsdale Quay and a Mercedes Benz Car Show taking place at Waterfront Park. What is better than live music and a field full of perfectly shined up Mercedes Benzes?

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F I E S T A !!!! Italian Style

2009-07-13T11:06:00.000-07:00

This weekend the Community Cruiser Team was all about the beautiful North Shore. We ventured off to Ambleside to check up on how people were managing the seawall in the scorching sun, and how the kids were cooling off at the Mahon Water Park. Turns out some needed water, while at the Water Park they were in excess of water and turned to the beach balls, frisbees and tattoos.

The Community Cruiser Team saved the best for last and finished off the weekend at Festa Italiana at Mahon Park. The park was packed full of people who were Italian and people who wanted to be Italian. There were half a dozen exotic cars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis! There was dancing all around and everyone, including the Mayor of North Vancouver, seemed to be enjoying themselves.

To view more pictures of this event and others please visit us on Facebook under "North Shore Auto Mall."

Warm Weather and Kayaks Mix Well

2009-07-06T10:25:00.000-07:00

The weekend of July 4th was an interesting one where the Community Cruiser team hit a home run at Zuehlke field where the North Vancouver Baseball tournament was held. The water park close by was great for promoting Family Day. All the kids were excited to receive our new beach balls while their parents were excited to receive water and Family Day information.

Sunday's weather was much warmer but strangely less sunny! The Community Cruiser Team paddled out to the picnickers, cardio exercisers and paddlers at the MEC Paddlefest at Jericho Beach. The water was littered with vessels of all shapes and sizes which was truly a sight to be seen! The Cruiser Team took off the top and headed back to the North Shore where a Corvette show was taking place at Waterfront Park. The show featured Corvettes ranging in years from present day back to vettes from the 50's!

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Happy Birthday to... Canada!

2009-07-03T09:40:00.000-07:00

Canada is now a whopping 142 years old and North Vancouver really knows how to throw a great birthday party! The Cruiser Team began at the North Vancouver Canada Day Parade which started at Grand Boulevard Park at 14th and stretched along 13th and up Lonsdale then across to Mahon Park. There were 95 participating organizations and the streets were completely covered with people. Needless to say the parade participants were exhausted and so were we. We then continued down to Waterfront Park where the Canada Day festivities were already in full swing. The new addition of the beachballs were a huge hit with the younger demographic. We left the large crowd and continued towards West Vancouver stopping at Ambleside Park to finish the day.

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Hallo, γειά σου, kumusta!

2009-06-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

"Hello!" This weekend the cruiser team went multi-cultural, visiting Greek Day 2009 and the Fillipino Barrio Fiesta on Saturday in downtown Vancouver. Both events proved to be very culturally diverse but the Northshore Auto Mall appealed to everyone. P.S. Greek Day goes on all week and if the food is half as good as it smells you will be in for a treat! The Cruiser Team also went to Oakridge Center for Design for Diversity where the Canada Line has finally been completed and looks absolutely stunning!

On Sunday the team shifted into fifth gear and spun our tires at The German Car Festival at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver. The team also attended the 18th Annual Walk the World for Schizophrenia at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver where we gave out water and other items to families enjoying the sunshine, fatigued joggers,and casual dog walkers along the seawall.

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Happy Father's Day - from the Community Cruiser Team

2009-06-22T11:48:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend, the Community Cruiser Team visited the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at Creekside Park in downtown Vancouver. It was a good thing that the weather held up for the weekend!

On Father's Day, the team cruised to the Porsche Show and Ride for Cystic Fibrosis at Dundarave in West Vancouver, as well as the Italian, French and Oldsmobile Car Show at Waterfrront Park in North Vancouver.

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He Shoots... He Scores!!!!

2009-06-15T14:37:00.001-07:00

This weekend, the Cruiser Team dropped by the annual PlayOn! Vancouver near at GM Place! There were several intense and action-packed games, and many players with great stick skills and smooth moves. The Cruiser Team had a great time giving out some Northshore Auto Mall summer gear like tote bags, frisbees and water!

After visiting PlayOn! Vancouver, the team cruised down to Waterfront Park in North Vancouver for the Philippine Day Festival celebrations!

Keep an eye on our blog, or become a fan of the Northshore Auto Mall Facebook page, and check out more pictures from all the events we visit this summer!

The Community Cruiser Is Here!

2009-06-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

The Northshore Auto Mall Community Cruiser is here! The team will be cruising North Vancouver and downtown Vancouver the weekend of June 13th and 14th.

Saturday, June 13, 2009
Look for our bright yellow cruiser at Strides for Strokes at John Lawson Park and the Canadian Cancer Society: Relay for Life at Mahon Park in North Vancouver.

Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Northshore Auto Mall will be cruising by the Philippine Day Festival at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver, as well as taking a ride to watch Play On! Vancouver near GM Place.

Watch out for the Community Cruiser team in your area all summer! If you have an event that you would like us to visit, feel free to contact us at marketing@northshoreautomall.ca.

Community Cruiser 2009

2009-04-28T14:21:00.000-07:00

The Northshore Auto Mall Community Cruiser is back! Watch this space beginning June 2009 for updates on the cruiser team and their involvement in the community, or to invite them to your local event!