Grant and Jasmine Botto | (604) 984-7253

VALLEYFEST, LYNN VALLEY VILLAGE
Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, British Columbia
February 12th - 28th, 2010
 
 
On February 12, 2010, The Lynn Valley Village becomes an outdoor café and playground to reflect and celebrate the winter spirit and outdoor lifestyle of the North Shore. Enjoy the riches of the North Shore – entertainment, great food, and friendly people.  A large outdoor Television screen will show Olympic activities from 10am to 8:00pm every day of the Games. Tents, outdoor heaters and décor will provide a friendly and very North Shore feel to the space.  ValleyFest will be the centre of activity for our community and a gathering place for family, friends, and visitors.  There is something for everyone, so come on out and join the fun!
 
   
 
Daily Activities include:

Weekdays: 10:00 – 2:00pm daily.   Weekday activities will include something for all ages – educational, interpretative and interactive and most of all fun!   Elementary schools in the Lynn Valley area will be invited to visit the site during the week to be entertained, informed, and encouraged in participating in on-site activities. The North -Vancouver Public Library is hosting a reading Olympics for school-age children and Molly the Mountaineer will be on hand to talk about mountaineering in our area.  For the slightly younger folk, a Craft area will provide both school age and moms & toddlers with some hands-on fun and creativity.

Interpretative Centre: 10:00am – 8:00pm daily.  Located in the Community Room of the Lynn Valley Library, the centre will showcase the history of winter sports in North Vancouver and our connections to the Olympics.  Displays of winter sporting equipment will provide an up close look for visitors of the workings of various Olympic and Paralympic sports.  The North Shore Museum and Archives will have static and interactive displays, and for our out of town visitors there will be lots of information on business, lifestyle and cultural opportunities on the North Shore.

Sports Playground: Outside visitors can try their hand at a playground version of sports  - curling, balancing on wobble boards, ski simulators, hockey and biathlon in our playground area.  Drop in daily, with sign up for 3 on 3 hockey tourneys– so get your team together and come on down!

Seniors:  The outdoor café will be welcoming for seniors including discounted rates on food & beverage.  There will be activities and entertainment geared especially towards this important group of residents in our community. 

Late afternoons:  Relax in the outdoor lounge at the end of the workday.  Get caught up on the latest Olympic news.   Have a spicy tea or hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts or hot appies, listen to some great live music, try curling for the first time, or some three on three hockey.  Watch the medal ceremonies and visit with family and friends.

Weekends: The Playground area will be full on during the day as will the outdoor café.  Entertainment will run on the stage at regular intervals; consisting of bands, street performers, magicians, guest athletes and demonstrations.  Sports on the big screen might be the ticket, or a visit to the Interpretative Centre.  Weekends have contests, bands, guest appearances – it’s  Valleyfest - the 2010 winter event for one and all!

Volunteers:  Upwards of 300 people have already registered to volunteer to make this happen – and ValleyFest can still use your help!  Do you have sports equipment from days gone by, some time to devote to the craft area or to help build our hockey rink?  Contact ValleyFest and they will put your willing hands to work!

How to find Valleyfest: Located on Lynn Valley Road in North Vancouver in the Lynn Valley Village and Lynn Valley Centre.   Think Green.  Take the bus, or share a ride with a friend.  Buses run regularly from Phibbs Exchange, (210 Lynn Valley), Lonsdale Quay (228 Lynn Valley, 229 Westlynn), or from Park Royal 255 (Capilano University).  There is parking at the Lynn Valley Library.
 
Below is a bird's eye view of Lynn Valley Village:
Grant and Jasmine Botto
Office:(604) 984-7253
Fax:(604) 677-5290
Prudential Sussex Realty
2996 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7N 3J4 Canada