Where the neighborhood shows up for each other.
SmartLocal Marketing is proud to sponsor the events that bring our North Shore communities together. Here's what's coming up, and a few ways to get involved.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
FRIDAY
28
AUGUST
Media Sponsor
family friendly
Dundrave Hoedown
4 – 9pm • Marine Drive, Dundarave Village • Hosted by the Ambleside & Dundarave BIA
Marine Drive closes to traffic for an evening of live music, a beer garden, pony rides, a hay maze and plenty of kid-friendly activities. SmartLocal Marketing is on site as media sponsor for the Hoedown, and we're bringing along our Colour the Cover contest for the little cowpokes in the crowd.
Pony Rides
Live music
Beer Garden
Photo Booth
Face Painting
Coloring Contest
List of Services
- West Vancouver Business Mixer
VIEW EVENT List Item 1
September 18, 2026
West Vancouver, BC
Connect with local business owners and professionals for an evening of networking and community building.
- Local Marketing Workshop
VIEW EVENT List Item 2
October 7, 2026
North Vancouver, BC
Join us for a practical session focused on local marketing strategies, brand visibility, and reaching the right audience.
- Small Business Networking Night
VIEW EVENT List Item 3
November 12, 2026
Vancouver, BC
Meet fellow business owners, make new connections, and learn more about opportunities to grow your local presence.
Kid's Activity
Colour the Cover
Every August, we invite the youngest members of the neighbourhood to design their own edition cover. A selection of finished pieces gets printed in the October issue of Neighbours of Dundarave.
1
Pick a cover
Grab a Colour the Cover page at the Hoedown, or use the printable version below.
2
Colour it in
Make it yours — any colours, any style.
3
Add your details
Name and age on the back so we can credit young artists correctly.
Two ways to share it
Hand it to our team
Find us at the Hoedown on Aug 28. We'll happily take a photo of you holding your artwork (totally optional).
Scan the code or email us
Take your page home, colour it in, then scan the code below or email a photo to pbarnes@bestversionmedia.com.
Submissions close September 3rd. A selection of covers will be printed in the October edition of Neighbours of Dundarave.
Kids' Activity
Colour the Cover
Every August we invite the youngest members of the neighbourhood to design their own edition cover. A selection of finished pieces gets printed in the October issue of Neighbours of Dundarave.
Pick a cover
Grab a Colour the Cover page at the Hoedown, or use the printable version below.
Colour it in
Make it yours — any colours, any style.
Add your details
Name and age on the back, so young artists get credited correctly.
Two ways to share it

Hand it to our team
Find us at the Hoedown on Aug 28. We'll happily take a photo of you holding your artwork — totally optional.

Scan the code or email us
Take your page home, colour it in, then scan the code or email a photo to pbarnes@bestversionmedia.com.
Submissions close September 3rd. A selection of covers will be printed in the October edition of Neighbours of Dundarave.
Get Involved
Submit your artwork, or tell us who to spotlight
Send in a Colour the Cover drawing, let us know about a family we should feature, or point us toward a local event or organization worth covering.
Contact Us
Thanks — we've got it. We'll follow up by email if we need anything else. Colouring contest entries close September 3rd.
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Coming Up
More neighbourhood events
Browse the events below to find the one you’re attending and view the details.
List of Services
- West Vancouver Business Mixer
VIEW EVENT List Item 1
September 18, 2026
West Vancouver, BC
Connect with local business owners and professionals for an evening of networking and community building.
- Local Marketing Workshop
VIEW EVENT List Item 2
October 7, 2026
North Vancouver, BC
Join us for a practical session focused on local marketing strategies, brand visibility, and reaching the right audience.
- Small Business Networking Night
VIEW EVENT List Item 3
November 12, 2026
Vancouver, BC
Meet fellow business owners, make new connections, and learn more about opportunities to grow your local presence.
PROUDLY SERVING WEST VANCOUVER
Helping Businesses Across the Community
We work with businesses throughout West Vancouver and surrounding neighbourhoods, including:
- Ambleside
- Dundarave
- Horseshoe Bay
- British Properties
- Caulfeild
- Eagle Harbour
- Gleneagles
- Cypress Park
- West Bay
- Chartwell
Whether your customers are concentrated in one neighbourhood or spread throughout the North Shore, we can help develop a marketing approach that keeps your business connected to your local audience.
Tools Built for Real Communities
Marketing Services Built for Local Impact
Our marketing services are purpose-built for today’s digital-first, community-driven landscape. We offer:
- AI-optimized Website Design & Hosting: Mobile-friendly, secure, and built for search and AI discoverability.
- Digital Advertising: Targeted campaigns on Meta and other platforms.
- Online Presence Dashboard: A unified reporting platform to monitor your listings, reviews, and analytics in real time.
- Print Marketing: High-trust placements in local magazines for physical presence and community credibility.
All services are tailored to the unique needs of SMBs in West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Sechelt, Gibsons, the Sunshine Coast, Lower Mainland and Greater Vancouver. We combine the local insight of our founders with enterprise-level tools to deliver measurable, long-term results. Our business plans ensure clarity, value, and scalability for growth-focused businesses.
Finally, One Accountable Team
Replace Vendors with One Partner
SmartLocal Marketing isn’t just another agency. We’re your coordinated marketing partner, providing a single point of contact, a consistent strategy, and transparent results. Our services are engineered to help your business avoid the risks of DIY marketing and 'one-man ad agency' mistakes, especially critical for maintaining compliance, optimizing for AI-driven search, and building long-term brand value. Backed by the proven expertise of Pete Roggeman (NSMB.com, Rocky Mountain Bicycles) and Vanessa Roggeman (global B2B leader), plus the stability of BVM’s infrastructure, we help your business succeed in both digital and community spaces. Whether you’re looking to modernize your website, expand your reach, or simply get control of your marketing, we’re ready to guide your next step. Let’s build something that lasts.
ANSWERS FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Marketing Services FAQ for West Vancouver Businesses
Do you work with small businesses in West Vancouver?
Yes. SmartLocal Marketing works with small and medium-sized businesses looking to improve their visibility, reach more local customers, and create a more consistent marketing presence
Which areas of West Vancouver do you serve?
We serve businesses throughout West Vancouver, including Ambleside, Dundarave, Horseshoe Bay, British Properties, Caulfeild, Eagle Harbour, Gleneagles, and surrounding communities.
What marketing services do you offer in West Vancouver?
Our solutions include AI-powered websites, targeted advertising, local print marketing, brand visibility, and coordinated marketing strategies tailored to your business.

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