Lonsdale Carol Ships

Lonsdale Carol Ships

IT just wouldn't be Christmas without the Carol Ships. Every year, the boats sail past our shores adorned with lots of lights and decorations. If you're lucky enough to be aboard the ships, then the night is a special one indeed. But even if you're a land lubber, you're not left out in the cold. Lonsdale Quay and the adjacent Waterfront park made sure everyone had a great night on Friday Dec. 7. North Van City workers and volunteers came out to set up tents, serve hot chocolate, play with the kids and even escort Santa on to the shore. Festive family fun.

	North Van City councillor Darrell Mussatto and city worker Debra Christian put on some furry reindeer antlers and served up some hot chocolate.
	Six-year-old Peter Gao was thrilled with his special Santa balloon hat.
	Seven-year-old Ioana Palade braved the cold and rain to see the boats with her mom, Isabella.
	Graeme Deering and his mom Jan have been coming down to see the lights for four years now.
	Linda Heese and her hubby Bill have lived here 20 years. They come every year "rain or shine."
	It was a great family night for two-year-old Sasha Mescherekov, mom Olga and dad Yevgeny.
	Peers and Mary Gilmore have been married for 41 years and still know how to have lots of fun.
	Eight-year-old Danielle Connor made herself a great candle lantern to see through the night.
	Bringing Santa on shore with the fireboat were volunteers Derek Dickson and Ronaye Michel.
	Having a terrific time were twin brothers Tim Michael (left) and Ben Michael, who are both five-year-old.
	A balloon Santa hat and beard was the order of the night for brothers Liam and Kieran Konst.

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