North Shore Rescue

A volunteer community-based search and rescue team providing a life-saving service to the public, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

24/7 - 365

Our volunteer, community-based team is always available

50+ years

One of the oldest search and rescue teams in Canada, est. 1965

~130 calls/year

Search and rescue operations are on the rise

40+ volunteers

Skilled in search and rescue operations in mountain, canyon and urban settings

  • TRY OUR INTERACTIVE VIDEO

    Are you prepared for your next trip into the backcountry? Test your knowledge in this “Survive Your Own Adventure” video and find out!

    INTERACTIVE VIDEO

  • HEADING OUT...

    In an attempt to reduce incidents, the North Shore Rescue team places emphasis on public education. Team members volunteer their time to provide talks to schools, hiking clubs, and community groups.

    EDUCATION

  • HERE WHEN YOU NEED US

    North Shore Rescue offers a variety of search and rescue services – the main ones being; mountain search and rescue; helicopter rescue; urban search and rescue; public education; and civil emergency response. There is no charge for the services of the team.

    SERVICES

  • A LOOK INTO OUR PAST – THE NSR LEGACY VIDEO SERIES

    Phase 1 (2019) was filmed/edited/produced by Rob Brandreth‑Gibbs of Bravo‑Zulu Productions, a former NSR member who passed away shortly after completion. These original videos are dedicated to his memory and now reside in the NSR archives. Phase 2 (2024) was filmed and produced by Baird Television Associates (team: Douglas Baird, Rob Kelly, Dave Stewart, Rick Bennett, Norm Thompson, Barry Kaiser), and editing/post‑production by Rob Postma (Scrapbook Films). This phase includes integrated footage from Phase 1 plus additional material supplied by Grant Baldwin and Jenny Rustemeyer (Silvapark Films, “Search and Rescue North Shore” series on Knowledge Network) and from long-time friend and colleague of NSR Pat Bell of Red Wagon Productions.

    VIDEO GALLERY

Volunteer for North Shore Rescue

If you are interested in being an active part of your community and becoming a volunteer with North Shore Rescue, we welcome you to read more about what's involved below

Donate to North Shore Rescue

North Shore Rescue welcomes your financial support, we depend heavily on donations from individuals, service clubs and corporations to supplement our training and equipment budgets.