Cruise the Shore Car at Park Royal

Cruise the Shore is an event that raises money for a charitable organization each year. It’s a West Vancouver car show with food, entertainment and more.

Cruise the Shore takes place at the Park Royal Shopping Centre. In 2026 the event happens on the weekend of August 22nd and 23rd.

The North Shore’s Cruise the Shore Car Show Fundraiser in 2026

Cruise the Shore celebrates its eighth year in 2026. It’s both a fun community event and also one that raises a lot of money for good causes.

The event takes place over two days and includes a parade of vintage cars, a public BBQ, music, a 50/50 raffle draw and more. This year’s event raises money for the Kay Meek Arts Society. Cruise the Shore raises as much as $80,000 each year.

Where and When is the Car Show?

In 2026 Cruise the Shore takes place on Saturday, August 22nd, and Sunday, August 23rd. The car cruise on the Saturday runs through a number of neighbourhoods on the North Shore.

The main event on Sunday is held at the Village at Park Royal Shopping Centre. The mall’s stores normally offer special deals during the event.

Cruise the Shore Car Show

What to Expect

The two days of events for Cruise the Shore are fairly different but have some similarities. Both of them have a big spotlight on vintage cars that members of the community can register for display. There’s also food to be had on both days and an emphasis on getting as many people together as possible.

Car registration is required for those who want to take part in the cruise and show. The cost to register a vehicle in 2026 is $35 which covers both the Saturday cruise on August 22nd and the Sunday Show & Shine on August 23rd.

The Saturday typically begins with an early morning breakfast. Last August it was at Tomahawk Restaurant at 1550 Philip Avenue in North Vancouver, which was the same place as the year before.

After breakfast, there’s the car cruise where nearly 150 cars drive around the North Shore in a procession. Some of the cars can be up to 90 years old or even older! The afternoon ends off with a BBQ that’s open to everyone.

On Sunday all the cars are parked at Park Royal and on display for attendees. The fundraising part of the event is mainly done through a 50/50 draw that begins selling tickets well in advance of the event’s big weekend. There’s also a silent auction with various items to bid on most years.

A major part of the fundraising is the 50/50 draw with the winner taking home half. Tickets are available ranging from one for $10 up to one hundred for $100.

Cruise the Shore raises a lot of money for charity each year and the organization that receives the money changes each time.