A brand-new arts festival is coming to North Vancouver this June that local history lovers won’t want to miss. Trolley Days: Heritage in Motion is an outdoor performance festival hosted by North Van Arts, but as its name implies, there’s a twist: festival-goers can embark on guided tours of the North Shore aboard a heritage-style trolley during the festivities!
According to organizers, the new festival celebrates the layered and diverse history of the North Shore through a variety of performances that explore the community’s stories, cultures, and creativity.
Visitors can look forward to a theatrical performance, a music and dance showcase representing multiple cultural traditions, an Indigenous showcase, and family-friendly crafts.
Here are all the outdoor performers to look forward to at the festival:
Saturday, June 6, 2026:
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw
- Daryl Klassen
- The Tracks Home
- Shot of Scotch
- The Celtic Ensemble
- Pooneh Alizadeh
- Dom Rose
- Alison Jenkins
- LOLA WHYTE
Sunday, June 7, 2026:
- Ricardo Pequenino
- Eagle Song Dancers | Spakwus Slolem
- The Tracks Home
- Mandala Arts & Culture Society
- Indigenous Women Rise Society
- O’Connor School of Irish Dance
- Jazzillion
- Artemis Walden
- Perambulating Pink Pied Piper
How much is admission?
While admission to the two-day festival is completely free, it costs $10 to $20 per person to embark on one of the Trolley Tours.
This all-ages celebration of local history and arts will span June 6 and 7, 2026, taking place at Shipbuilders’ Square (The Shipyards).
Mark your calendars!
When: Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 200 Granville St.
Cost: Free admission to the festival, $10 to $20 for Trolley Tours
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