Shipyards Night Market

The Shipyards Night Market takes place on Fridays at Shipbuilders’ Square at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver from May until September.

Visit shipyardsnightmarket.com for the event’s official website.

This article contains the following information about the Shipyards Night Market:

When & Where | What’s at the Night Market? | Entertainment Schedule | Tips & Advice | Other Information

Friday Night Market at Shipbuilders’ Square

The Shipyards Night Market in North Vancouver celebrates its 12th anniversary this year. The event opens on Friday, May 16th and runs until Friday, September 12th.

The market typically features live music every evening, food vendors offering a variety of tasty nibbles, a beer garden with locally crafted brews, and dozens of artisan stalls.

Thousands of people turn out for the Shipyards Night Market, and even up to 10,000 on busy days. It’s an impressive event and people come from all over the Lower Mainland to see it.

Visit the Shipyards Night Market website for full details.

Shipyards at Night — The Shipyards in North Vancouver

When & Where is the Night Market?

The Shipyards Night Market takes place on Friday afternoons and evenings between May and June. In 2025 it runs each time from 3:00 until 10:00 pm between May 16th and September 12th.

The Shipyards Night Market takes place in Shipbuilders’ Square, a five-minute stroll from the SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay, which itself has its own public market open all day year-round. Overlooking the market is the Pinnacle Hotel, which is a lovely place to stay.

Shipbuilders’ Square is at 138 Victory Ship Way. It’s at the very bottom of Lonsdale Avenue, which is a long hilly San Francisco-style street with a number of great restaurants at the bottom, right across the street from the entrance to the market. Click North Vancouver Restaurants for ideas on where to eat in the area.

The Shipyards Night Market is also right by the Shipbuilders’ Pier which is a nice place for a stroll and views of downtown Vancouver across the water.

Years ago the area was home to a major Canadian shipbuilding industry, which still exists close by, but on a smaller scale than in generations past. Evidence of the area’s rich shipbuilding history includes a couple of restored buildings and a giant crane in the heart of the square.

What’s at the Night Market?

Lower Lonsdale’s Shipyards Night Market is a fairly upscale night market. Don’t expect to find ultra-cheap sunglasses or plastic trinkets here.

At the Night Market in Shipbuilders’ Square you’ll find handmade jewellery, artisan baked goods, local art, homemade jams and jellies, handcrafted chocolates and a small selection of organic produce. You’ll also find lots of food trucks. The North Shore event attracts a lot of people. It’s a great venue for people watching, and a wonderful place to enjoy the live outdoor music.

Click shipyardsnightmarket.com for the market’s official website.

Entertainment Schedule

This year’s entertainment schedule (as of late July) is below. Exact details, however, are subject to change.

July 25th, 2025

Chantal Marie and Renegade (Main Stage)
McKai Reschke (Cates Deck)

August 1st, 2025

Jason Lane Duo, Melanie Dekker and The Whiskeydicks (Main Stage)
Pernell Reichert (Cates Deck)

August 8th, 2025

Shipyards Got Talent Competition & Tug Star (Main Stage)
Randy Swallow (Cates Deck)

August 15th, 2025

Jimi, Zoe Twist Band and Susana Williams Band (Main Stage)
Human Jukebox Acoustic Duo (Cates Deck)

August 22nd, 2025

Swallow & Doyle and Aristo-Cats (Main Stage)
Harrison Ivaz Organ Trio and Chantal Marie (Cates Deck)

August 29th, 2025

Justine Lynn and HB Wild (Main Stage)
Elise Boulanger (Cates Deck)

September 5th, 2025

Lawrence Mayer & THE XCHANGE and Dave Hartney (Main Stage)

September 12th, 2025

The Heels and Best Night Ever (Main Stage)

See shipyardsnightmarket.com for the most up-to-date schedule.

Night Market Tips & Advice

Below is a list of suggestions to help you make the most of your Shipyards Night Market experience.

TIP #1: If you can, try to take public transit, especially if coming from downtown Vancouver. The market is just a five-minute walk to the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal, which is just a 15-minute boat ride from Vancouver’s Waterfront Station. Lonsdale Quay is also home to North Vancouver’s main bus terminal with connections to all parts of the North Shore.

TIP #2: There is a fair bit of parking in the area, but it can be a challenge finding a spot if it’s a sunny day.

TIP #3: If you are driving, try to get there early, before all the free parking in the area is taken. There is paid parking in the ICBC parkade adjacent to the Lonsdale Quay Public Market by the corner of Carrie Cates Court and Rogers Avenue.

TIP #4: If you want to enjoy the beer garden, get there early before the lineup gets crazy. On a warm sunny day, the market is a popular place to be.

TIP #5: If you can, head to the Shipyards Night Market early. It’s pretty quiet at the start, but there is a lot to see in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood. Make a full evening out of your visit and explore the area. Check out the Lonsdale Quay Public Market (before its 7:00 pm closing time), enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants and go for a walk along the Pier.

TIP #6: Another great North Shore market is the Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market. It takes place in West Vancouver on Sundays between May and October.