MONOVA: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver

MONOVA: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver Bringing stories of North Vancouver to life.

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Museum of North Vancouver: 115 West Esplanade, V7M 0G7
Archives of North Vancouver: 3203 Institute Road, V7K 3E5

06/17/2026

Share Your Ride!

Help us celebrate the creativity, skill, and community that make the North Shore and Sea-to-Sky one of the world’s most legendary mountain biking destinations. We are asking for 30-second clips of people (local and international) riding North Shore and Sea-to-Sky trails. The videos will be used in-gallery projection for visitors to check out!

Here are the requirements:
Individual clips must be 30 seconds or less.
Shot on either a GoPro or similar action-style camera. Drone footage is also welcome.
No captions or visual elements added in post.
Footage will be muted (no voice-overs).
Shot either in the North Shore region or the Sea-to-Sky region of BC, Canada.
Priority will be given to shots of group rides and scenic trails.
Open to both local and international riders.

The deadline for submissions is Sept 21, 2026. All submissions should be sent to [email protected] and must include name, age, nationality and time and place taken (trail name if possible) within the submission email. Files too large for email? Let us know, and we can work together to find a solution. While we appreciate all submissions, only those selected by our team will be shown in our exhibit.

Thank you for being part of this ride!

This image depicts the poet Bliss Carmen sitting on a shoreside rock in West Vancouver, almost a full century ago. Most ...
06/16/2026

This image depicts the poet Bliss Carmen sitting on a shoreside rock in West Vancouver, almost a full century ago. Most Canadians read Carmen's work in school between the 1930s and 50s, making him an influential figure for that generation's understanding of literature. Learn more about Bliss Carmen and his impact in this week's edition of Time Travellers in the North Shore News.

📸: NVMA, 16496

No one knows the books in MONOVA's gift shop quite like our staff, making them the perfect folks to recommend an option ...
06/12/2026

No one knows the books in MONOVA's gift shop quite like our staff, making them the perfect folks to recommend an option for your next month's read. This month, we'd like to recommend Tiná7 Cht Ti Temíxw: We Come from This Land.

The book shares the story of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) from past to present day. Marking 100 years since the unification of several Squamish communities, the book explores over 12,000 years of connection to Sḵwx̱wú7meshulh Temíx̱w (Squamish Territory), from oral histories and cultural traditions to the impacts of colonialism, residential schools, and the Indian Act. It also highlights the Nation’s ongoing work to reclaim rights, stewardship, and self-determination within their homelands.

Our new feature exhibition: Gifts to be Shared, Protected, & Carried Forward, is presented in partnership with the Squamish Nation and showcases belongings and stories from the Nation. Tiná7 Cht Ti Temíxw serves as an excellent introduction for visitors looking to go deeper with their understanding.

Pick up a copy today at MONOVA's gift shop for $35.00. Annual passholders receive an additional 10% off.

As our community gears up for the 2026 World Cup, we thought we'd draw your attention to the history of the North Shore'...
06/09/2026

As our community gears up for the 2026 World Cup, we thought we'd draw your attention to the history of the North Shore's own soccer success story - North Shore United. North Shore United was one of the best soccer teams in the country in the 1930s and 40s, and you can learn more about its history in this week's edition of Time Travellers in the North Shore News.

📸: NVMA 8026

MONOVA's new feature exhibit: Gifts to be Shared, Protected, and Carried Forward, presented in collaboration with the Sk...
06/08/2026

MONOVA's new feature exhibit: Gifts to be Shared, Protected, and Carried Forward, presented in collaboration with the Sḵwx̱wu̓7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) opened over the weekend. Over Thursday and Friday, we held a welcoming ceremony to celebrate the momentous occasion, with members of our local Indigenous communities, Chief Janice, Councillor Deana Lewis, Councillor Catherine Pope, and Mayor Linda Buchanan joining us. Folks got to take in the objects on display and connect with the profound importance of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh traditions in stewarding the land.

Gifts to be Shared, Protected, and Carried Forward will be on display at MONOVA until March 2027.

Trolley Days are coming up this weekend in Lower Lonsdale. MONOVA is a huge fan of all things street cars and trolleys h...
06/05/2026

Trolley Days are coming up this weekend in Lower Lonsdale. MONOVA is a huge fan of all things street cars and trolleys here on the North Shore, and our gift shop is stocked with goodies for folks who love them just as much as we do. Stop by our gift shop this weekend to pick up a piece of Street Car merchandise, starting at just $5.

⭐️ NEW FEATURE EXHIBIT ⭐️MONOVA is proud to announce our latest feature exhibit, opening this Saturday, June 6: Gifts to...
06/03/2026

⭐️ NEW FEATURE EXHIBIT ⭐️

MONOVA is proud to announce our latest feature exhibit, opening this Saturday, June 6: Gifts to be Shared, Protected and Carried Forward.

Presented in collaboration with the Sḵwx̱wu̓7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), this new exhibit proudly showcases Sḵwx̱wú7mesh belongings and artistic expressions, creating a living connection between past, present, & future. Visitors are invited to connect with pieces and gain a richer understanding of traditions, teachings, and practices, alongside the land the Sḵwx̱wu̓7mesh people have stewarded since time immemorial.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - March 2027
Included with Admission

Even as we leave Asian History Month, stories of Asian immigrants remain pivotal to the North Shore's past. This image d...
06/02/2026

Even as we leave Asian History Month, stories of Asian immigrants remain pivotal to the North Shore's past. This image depicts Quang Hob's Laundry, opened in 1913. Due to discriminatory laws, the laundry was a rare employment opportunity for Chinese Canadian, making it an important piece of history in the region, even as the building transforms with time. You can learn more about the laundry in this week's edition of Time Traveller's in the North Shore News.

📸: NVMA 14542

Did you know the North Shore is home to many iconic filming locations? Take, for example, the corner of 1st and Chesterf...
05/26/2026

Did you know the North Shore is home to many iconic filming locations? Take, for example, the corner of 1st and Chesterfield Avenue. Originally, the location was home to a residential property before eventually being converted into a restaurant in the 70s through the 90s - now immortalized by a film shot in the region. Curious which movie? Find out by reading this week's edition of Time Travellers in the North Shore News.

📸 : NVMA, F160-117. Photographer, Bruce Flanagan.

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