(photo: shipyards night market, https://shipyardsnightmarket.com/)
If you’re a fan of hanging out in North Van like me, maybe it’s time to get ready soon for this weekly market. Shipyards Night Market! Market, food trucks, live music, and a BEER GARDEN! Sounds like it’s tailor-made for me and my buddies.
(photo: shipyards night market, https://shipyardsnightmarket.com/)
Shipyards Night Market is a weekly hang that runs every Friday from May 16 to September 12, 2025, right in the heart of the Shipyards District. They’re celebrating their 10th year, and if you’ve never been, it’s a whole vibe. I went a few times last summer and it’s still one of my favourite ways to spend a Friday night — super chill, live music, people just enjoying being outside.
The beer garden is always a highlight. Great selection and, the crowd is friendly, and there’s usually a live band or a DJ playing on The Stage at Shipbuilders’ Square. I remember last year, one of the DJs dropped a few unexpected bangers and suddenly the place turned into a mini dance party. I honestly did not expect to witness that on a chill night out.
(photo: shipyards night market, https://shipyardsnightmarket.com/)
If you’re into live music, they already have a stage schedule up online — everything from folk and indie to R&B and even Celtic bands. So depending on your vibe, you can easily plan ahead or just show up and be surprised.
Food-wise, it’s solid. I’m talking about local food trucks with proper flavour — tacos, dumplings, grilled cheese, ice pops, you name it. I usually do a lap first, then make my choice. (Though let’s be honest, I always end up with Pizza, yes Pizza…)
There’s also a big artisan market with local makers and creators — jewelry, art, small-batch stuff. It’s one of those markets where you keep buying stuff the moment you see it and think — yup, I need that.
(photo: shipyards night market, https://shipyardsnightmarket.com/)
Also, if you’ve got kids, the splash park is right there and it’s a hit every time. Even saw a couple grown-ups sneak in last summer when it got too hot.
If you’re looking for something chill and fun to do on a Friday in North Van, this one is not to be missed and likely you will see me hanging out there.
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