The Port of Vancouver is getting ready to set sail for its third annual Canada Together, taking place at Canada Place on July 1 from 11am to 6pm.
The public is invited to take in one of the largest July 1 celebrations outside of Ottawa. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day full of free performances and activities, including the return of the annual citizenship ceremony welcoming new Canadians. Local indie rock act, Said the Whale is set to be the main stage headliner at Canada Place.
Planned in collaboration with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, the theme of Canada Together is “weaving together the fabric of a nation,” which honours Canada’s diversity and sets an intention for the day to gather, celebrate, learn and share.
Canada Together gets underway at 11am when all zones, exhibits, and the main stage, open with great entertainment and activities for all ages. Covering five city blocks surrounding the iconic waterfront venue, including both outdoor and indoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding city streets.\
Event highlights include:
• Main Stage sponsored by Downtown Van (In front of Canada Place): The main stage will feature incredible performances from acts such as Said the Whale, Fake Shark, The Free Label, DJO Show and more
• Kids’ Zone sponsored by CN (Jack Poole Plaza): Family-friendly entertainers and activities, including the Rock N’ Beau Dance Party, the annual mascot dance-off, Indigenous storytelling, and performances from Karima Essa, School of Rock Kids, and Higher Ground Dance Troup
• Port Community Zone sponsored by Alliance Grain Terminal, ILWU Canada, Neptune Terminals, West Coast Reduction, Western Group and Wallenius Wilhelmsen (Inside the ballrooms at Canada Place): Learn about the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. The zone will feature displays, fun activities, a speaker series and more.
• Summer Sips sponsored by Stanley Park Brewing (North Point of Canada Place): Sit back, relax and relish the beautiful view of the North Shore mountains while enjoying a delicious barbeque, a live DJ, and beverages by Stanley Park Brewing
• Citizenship ceremony (Inside the ballrooms at Canada Place): At 9:30 a.m., Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will host a citizenship ceremony where 60 new citizens will be welcomed into Canada’s multicultural family
• Indigenous displays: Learn about Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations by speaking with traditional weavers and carvers and learn some h?n? q? ?min? ?m? and S?wx?wú7mesh sníchim words through colouring activities
• Food trucks: Experience the tastes of Canada with a variety of food trucks along Canada Place between Burrard and Thurlow
“We are excited to host our third annual Canada Together event at Canada Place.” said Cliff Stewart, Canada Place Corporation president and vice president infrastructure at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. “Our family-friendly event is an opportunity for the public to connect with their local community, create memorable experiences, and celebrate our nation’s diversity and shared values. We would like to thank all our sponsors, partners and performers for their support, and look forward to a fun-filled day on July 1.”
To help reduce traffic congestion The Port encourages Canada Together attendees to take public transportation to the event, conveniently located near several bus routes and the Waterfront and Burrard SkyTrain stations.
Find the full Canada Together schedule and more event details, visit canadaplace.ca/canadatogether