North Shore
Like a Local

I will educate myself and practice safety in all activities I partake in. This includes bringing any outerwear, footwear and safety protection I will require, such as helmets and life jackets.

When embarking on an outdoor adventure, I will carry all recommended provisions, including water and a fully charged phone and make sure someone knows my itinerary and timeline.

I will respect the Indigenous communities on Vancouver’s North Shore, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and educate myself about their territories.

I will be open to learning Indigenous names of North Shore locations even if the languages may at first seem unfamiliar to me.

I will support community businesses by visiting local restaurants and choosing locally-made or Indigenous-made souvenirs whenever possible.

I will respect the air, land, and waters.

I will leave the natural environment just as I found it. I won’t leave any garbage behind or carve my initials into a tree.

I will keep a respectful distance from wildlife I encounter and resist the urge to feed any animals. I realize that feeding wild animals does more harm than it does good.

I will learn how to recycle the items I use and put them in the correct bins.

I will try the outstanding tap water on Vancouver’s North Shore. By using a refillable water bottle, I can significantly cut down on plastic waste.

I will use the handy and accessible public transit system whenever I can.