Whether it’s packing a picnic for the beach, drinking some brews with the buds, hitting a Canadians game at the Nat or taking in a free parade or fireworks, the options for celebrating Canada Day in Vancouver are endless.
Here are just five ideas for celebrating this great nation.
Waterfront Party: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parade: 7 p.m.
Fireworks: 10 p.m.
Canada Place, the largest Canada Day celebration in Western Canada, takes place on the waterfront, covers five city blocks and includes the indoor and outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding city streets. Highlights include a traditional citizenship ceremony (9:30 a.m.), music and dance performances, the Coast Capital Savings Youth Zone, Kids Zone, Canadian Forces Zone, Picnic Plaza, food trucks, fireworks and more.
Canada Day at Granville Island
July 1, 8 a.m. to midnight
The 20th annual Canada Day parade on Granville Island takes place July 1 starting from Ocean Construction at 1:30 p.m. The parade is just one of dozens of events and activities taking place on Granville Island on Canada Day, including a bike decorating workshop, cake, lobster cook out, roving performers, music, a street party, print making and dragon boat rides. Seriously, there are so many events going on you need to visit the website to check out the entire schedule.
Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium
July 1, 7:05 a.m.
The Canadians take on the Hillsboro Hops in a game followed by fireworks.
CruiseyT – Pride/Canada Day fireworks cruise
Harbour Cruises, 501 Denman St.
July 1: Boarding: 6:30 p.m.
Cruise runs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Join CruiseyT for the “gayest Canada Day party,” which includes soaking in the sun, entertainment by DJs Del Stamp and Darren Kerr and performances by Jane Smoker, Gia Metric and Kendall Gender from the Bratpack. The evening ends with a front-row view of the fireworks at Canada Place.
July 1, noon to 3 p.m.
Grandview Park
Enjoy free family fun this Canada Day courtesy of the Commercial Drive Business Society and Britannia Community Centre, including local community partners at Grandview Park. Highlights include performances by the Carnival band, Afro-Brazilian martial arts demonstrations, live music, arts and crafts, a photo booth, Red Fox play station, cake and a barbecue.
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