Christmas Bureau Toy Drive

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!!!

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!

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!

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

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!!

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.

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!!

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!

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!!

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!

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!!

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!