When is The Shipyards open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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The Shipyards
- 4.72.4k reviews
- Free
- Open now
North Vancouver waterfront public space with skyline views, restaurants, events, a summer splash park and seasonal skating.
Quick answers
The Shipyards in short
When is the best time to visit The Shipyards?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Shipyards indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is The Shipyards good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Shipyards cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book The Shipyards?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at The Shipyards?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is The Shipyards?
125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B3.
Is The Shipyards wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 2:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
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- 7°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7km/h
- 3pm
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- 5pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually a little busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Shipyards
- 2 Carpe Grill & Diner · 1 min
- 3 The Polygon Gallery · 2 min
- 4 Nemesis Coffee Polygon · 2 min
- 5 Cream Pony · 2 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
- Usually no wait
- Good with kids
- Good for couples
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 2.4k reviews
Known for
- Vancouver skyline views
- Seasonal skating
- Splash park
- Christmas market
- Dinner
- Sunset views
- Weekend outings
- Waterfront
The feel
- Casual
- Lively
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Couples
What people say
- People like:
- Waterfront views, shops, dining and the family-friendly Christmas market.
Great views, shops, and plenty of dining options. The Christmas market is a must see!
Shipyard Christmas Market has many venues, food and drinks, meet Santa for the kids!
Around The Shipyards
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Carpe Grill & DinerDiner · 1 min walk
The Polygon GalleryGallery · 2 min walk
Good nowNemesis Coffee PolygonBakery · 2 min walk
Good nowCream PonySweets · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time