North Shore Spirit Bear Bells Are Here!!
But Not For Long......
North Shore Spirit Bear Bells are available while quantities last at:
These North Vancouver District locations:
North Van District Municipal Hall
Karen Magnussen Rec Centre
William Griffin Rec Centre
Delbrook Rec Centre
Ron Andrews Pool
Parkgate Rec Centre
These North Vancouver City locations:
Municipal Hall
John Braithwaite Community Centre
Harry Jarome Rec Centre
Also available at:
Lonsdale Quay Customer Service
North Shore News front desk
Delaney's coffee shops at: Park Royal, Dundarave Village, Edgemont Village and Lynn Valley Plaza
Grouse Mountain gift stores- during Gamestime
About the Bells
Bear Bells are a way of life on the North Shore. As such, a number of community groups and businesses banded together to create the most coveted item for this coming winter: The North Shore Spirit Bells.
The bells represent our three municipalities as well as our three mountains on the North Shore: Seymour, Grouse and Cypress. Bears in Squamish culture represent strength and family. The green strap on the bells signifies the mountain forests and the lush green nature of our community.
The Bear Bells were blessed in a special ceremony by Elders of the Squamish Nation at the Hiwus Feast House on top of Grouse Mountain in front of enthusiastic witnesses including many school children. After the blessing, everyone joined Grizzlies Grinder and Coola where they were treated to seeing the bears and receiving a gift of a bear bell strap.
You can use the North Shore Spirit Bear Bells to show your community pride to the world this winter. For years after, the bells will be used to keep the bears of the North Shore safe in their home environment. A portion of the proceeds will be going to assist the North Shore Black Bear Society.
Over 12,000 of these special Spirit Bear Bells will be available throughout the North Shore.
These North Vancouver District locations: