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R'S NORTH SHORE

Thriving Edgemont remains
a ‘courteous’ community /

“SUYOU'RE, SOMEBODY when vou
, walk into Edgemont," is’ how -:

merchant association president

Vera Kennedy describes this popu- ~

lar North. Vancouver village, nestl-
ed. between Queens. and Capilano

“Feads. * :

The relaxed, “courteous at-
“mosphere of this small’ distinct
community known to, locals as
“the village," is’* what makes
Edgemont unigue, says Kennedy.

And most of the people who
frequent the arca couldn't agree

~ more,

Over. 60 shops. 3 a | variety of arts
“and crafts’ stores, ‘pottery shops
and flower stalls line Edgemont
Boulevard, adding to the viliage’s
charm, oe

Edgemont: has over the years

become a busy centre, with:a thriv- §

ing library and two blocks of retail

.. Shops featuring a: drugstore, two

bakeries, and beauty salon, among
others. : :

Edgemont - is proud of what it
has to offer, especially after a ma-
jor ‘revitalization “five years ago
that, transformed the village. into
an impressive shopping centre.

The changes. have given Edge-
mont an. added’ grace, with new

. strects, sidewalks, lamp posts, and
| Signs”. bearing” the village’s own ~

‘logos,
Beautiful trees line. the streets,

blossoming perfumed white.
» flowers in the spring, and.color-.

ful pink’ awnings hang over, store

windows, adding to the charm of

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‘this community.

For the fifth time, the village
will be hosting a June Day celebra-
tion to commemorate the
tevitalization, a day full of fun and
laughter for ail. ae

As happens every’ “year,the
streets will be closed off to traffic

-for: one day, and the celebration

will begin with a colorful parade as

dancers and street performers ,

entertain,

Pony, rides for kids. will ensure?
the day is. complete, with’ some-/-:

thing for all the family to enjoy. Va

And Edgemont Village ‘doesn’t
plan on stopping the fun there. _/
A Bavarian festival is planned ..
‘of. well-known stores.’ Strolling’
_ around ‘this unique’ village: they'll

be reminded of an olde world...

for September, and dancers and

performers will once again Gelight |

audiences; who* can. browse and

° shop while taking i in the seis

; said Kennedy.’

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WES PIES

1 MARINE DAIVE-

The German’ spirit “will. be the
order. of the day, and to show they
are serious, the merchants plan to
areas beer gardens, sell tradi-
tional German sausages, and bring
in German dancers.

‘ [we decided to utilize the theme
°

mountains .. (for the’ festival)”
since we are surrounded by them,”

While the festive spirit never dies

7 at Edgemont, the rest of the. year is’

also a treat: colorful decorations ©
and handsome window. designs
draw hundreds -of visitors to the

° village daily.”

Visitors can “expiore. the variety

village of yesteryear.

isa charming ‘collection of shops and’ services 5 ehecciloany o
located in the Capilano Highlands, below Grouse Mountain:

in the heart of the North Shore: . ‘

‘With 60 different. outlets to choose’ from; all your. shopping
-jand business needs: can be satisfied while enjoying old-style ©
hospitality and personal attention as well as easy parking. ..

“Let your shopping be a. pleasure, _ not: a chore ~ at
‘Edgemont Village. . :