In the Community

In about three months, Ben Last hopes to be dipping his bicycle wheels into the Atlantic Ocean. But he has a lot of pedalling to do in the meantime.

Nestled in the shadow of Grouse Mountain to the north and bordered by the mighty Capilano River to the west lies the quaint neighbourhood of Edgemont, a place where change and the bustle of city life both seem suspended in time.

Sofie Hill, 10, teaches a tune to Phoebe Murray, 8, at an open house event hosted by the North Shore Celtic Ensemble on June 16 at Upper Lynn elementary.

This is the second in a 12-part series of North Shore neighbourhood profiles. We'll be shining a spotlight on one neighbourhood per week, giving our readers some insights into what makes each area unique.

Mark Ritchie and Lisa Mingo with their sons Connor, 11, and Dylan, 7, invite residents to their third annual garage sale for charity on June 20 and 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5736 Cranley Dr., West Vancouver.