There are many reasons I haven’t migrated away from the Cove.
When you’ve grown up here, it’s hard to imagine leaving this special place.
From my first day of kindergarten at Blueridge elementary, first ski lesson on Mt. Seymour, first culinary adventure at Osaka Sushi (in its original location, where Deep Cove Ice Cream is now) first kayak in Indian Arm, I’ve experienced many rites of passage here.
As a lifelong softball player, I have fond memories of playing catch with my dad at Blueridge Park and rounding the bases at McCartney Creek Park field nestled amongst the tall majestic trees.
For as long as I can remember a bouquet of flowers have brightened up the intersection of Berkley Avenue and Mount Seymour Parkway. Every day I would see these fresh blooms from the backseat of my family’s car, as we waited in the left hand turn bay at Berkley. I often wondered who was replacing the flowers, later learning they are a tribute to two sisters who lost their lives in a car accident.
There is a great sense of community in Deep Cove, which is why my husband and I chose to lay down roots here. Strolling to picturesque Cates Park in the summer or hiking the Baden-Powell trail reaffirms we made the right choice. Eating breakfast on the patio at Northlands overlooking the lush golf course is a weekend tradition for us.
Café Orso and Covert Neighbourhood Café, with their delicious pastries and coffee, are competing for my attention. And don’t get me started on my love affair with Arms Reach Bistro.
What a testament to their craft that it can be pouring rain on a Tuesday night in November and Arms Reach will be packed.
As a curious kid, who early on developed a love for local news, I would read the Deep Cove Crier and North Shore News delivered to my doorstep. It has been a dream come true to now be able to write for my hometown newspapers.
I may have already met some of you through my travels in the area, and I look forward to hearing from other fellow Covers. Feel free to send me your story ideas or just say hi.
I’m at [email protected].
