A picturesque scene of sailboats peacefully floating in the water, accompanied by three girls doing standup paddle at Ambleside Beach.

Getting to the festival

Getting Here

The Harmony Arts Festival, on the Ambleside waterfront in West Vancouver, is easily accessible by public transit and by bike via the Spirit Trail. For the most relaxed and enjoyable experience, we encourage you to leave your car at home and plan your visit by transit or bike.


Public Transit

From Vancouver 

  • 250/250A Park Royal/Dundarave/Horseshoe Bay
  • 253 Park Royal/Caulfield
  • 254 Park Royal/British Properties*

From North Vancouver

  • 255 Park Royal/Dundarave
  • R2Marine Drive to Park Royal*

*Change bus at Park Royal or a 15-minute walk to the Festival site

From the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

  • 257 Vancouver
  • 250 Vancouver

TransLink Trip Planner


Bike/Active Transportation

The Harmony Arts Festival is easily accessed by the Spirit Trail and other cycling routes. For more information, and cycling maps please visit westvancouver.ca/cycling.

New this year to the festival, we are pleased to offer a Bike Valet service! 

Location: Harmony Arts Festival headquarters, Music Box, 1564 Argyle Avenue.

Bike valet hours:
Friday, August 2  |  2–10 p.m.
Saturday, August 3–Monday, August 5  |   11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6–Thursday, August 8  |  4–10 p.m.
Friday, August 9  |  2–10 p.m.
Saturday, August 10–Sunday, August 11  |  11 a.m.–10 p.m. 


By Car

During the summer, parking in the area is very limited. If you plan to drive, please park in Ambleside Park or Park Royal and walk to the festival (10-15 minutes along the waterfront). Please respect all parking signage to avoid fines.

Parking locations:
Park Royal, north rooftop. Cost: free. More information.
Ambleside Park, park entrance off Marine Drive at 13th Street. Cost: free. More information.


Where to stay on the North Shore

Festival map (1.53 MB)