Ready to unlock new cultural discoveries across Vancouver’s North Shore?
There’s looking at a map, and then there’s using a curated, evolving guide through each street, forest path, and curve of the coastline. That’s what the North Shore Culture Compass and the Culture Quest app is!
For newcomers visiting for the first time, arts and culture on the North Shore can admittedly be a lot to take in. There are so many things to experience here that we understand it can be overwhelming! With the Culture Compass, you can easily make the most of your visit.
Visit the website or download the app for a handy guide to our favourite local points of interest, including the public art that speaks to our colourful creative community and the Indigenous experiences and heritage sites that tell stories of how the area’s first peoples cultivated the resources here and created a strong cultural lineage that continues today.
Whether you’re a visitor from afar planning a trip here or you’re just taking the Seabus over for the afternoon, the Culture Compass is your gateway to a unique itinerary full of unexpected discoveries.
Navigating the compass is incredibly easy! You’ll find handy tabs for each type of cultural experience. With Festivals & Events, you’ll get access to an updated calendar of community happenings like gallery openings, concerts and creative workshops. Cultural & Natural Heritage will lead you through the beautiful mainstays of the North Shore, like the Point Atkinson Lighthouse, Mount Seymour Provincial Park, and even the beautifully restored heritage houses of the area.
Solve puzzles to learn all about arts and culture on Vancouver’s North Shore!
The Culture Quest app, is a fantastic resource for getting the adventure started. Use your phone to follow clues through town, solving puzzles, while getting an interactive tour through local stories and interesting facts. Compare archival photos to the street you’re on and see how things have evolved. It’s an incredible window into who we are and how far we’ve come as a community. Each quest takes about 30 minutes, making them perfect for families, curious explorers, or anyone looking to fill a bit of time while waiting for a table.
The Culture Quest App
So, still not sure where to start? With the North Shore Culture Compass, you can be equal parts prepared and spontaneous, and that’s the best way to experience this sprawling natural wonder of the West Coast.
To get your adventure started, visit NorthShoreCultureCompass.ca, and we’ll see you when you get here!
