Canada Day
Granville Island is bursting at the seams with culturally diverse national pride! Around every corner you’ll find entertainment, artwork and food, inviting you to wrap yourself in the flag and embrace the rich tapestry of our multicultural nation.
Map and Event Schedule
Transportation - Getting Here on Canada Day
an̓usáyum̓ / Two Berries
July 1, 2018
Two young Indigenous artists from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation. Both studying their language, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim, their sound mixes traditional with contemporary....
Performing Arts
Chain & Forge "Under the Bridge" party
July 1, 2018
Join us in our new public space under the “Granville Street Bridge”, right in the centre of the island....
Art & Crafts
Culinary events
Kids Stuff
Performing Arts
Lee's Donuts: Special Canada Day donut!
July 1, 2018
Come and see what creation the chefs at Lee's Donuts have dreamed up this year.
Culinary events
Artisan Markets
July 1, 2018
Experience a diverse array of BC’s finest in artisan created craft and food!
Art & Crafts
Markets
Musical Playground
July 1, 2018
An interactive installation that features a variety of hands-on experimental musical instruments.
Performing Arts
Spray! Splash! Play!
July 1, 2018
Still the best way to cool down on a hot Canada Day.
Kids Stuff
Outdoors
Sports & Recreation
Granville Island Buskers
July 1, 2018
Witness one-of-a-kind local and international talent in unique outdoor locations. If you enjoy what you see, please be generous.
Outdoors
Performing Arts
Meeting Our Makers
July 1, 2018
Four craft artists will demonstrate their craft and invite you & your family to try your hands at using their materials to create a small item.
Art & Crafts
Maple Leaf Mural
July 1, 2018
Decorate a maple leaf and stick it to the pop-up mural on our outer gallery walls.
Art & Crafts
Visual Arts
Workshops, Talks & Forums
Pins and Flags
July 1, 2018
Pick up a free flag and pin from many of our Granville Island merchants.
Outdoors
Button Making with Arts Umbrella
July 1, 2018
Turn your own piece of art into a button that you can wear and share to remember Canada Day.
Kids Stuff
Workshops, Talks & Forums
Floating houses of the Sea Village
July 1, 2018
Have you ever wondered what living on a floating home is all about? Come and hear from the residents of Sea Village....
Educational Events
Button Making with Arts Umbrella
July 1, 2018
Turn your own piece of art into a button that you can wear and share to remember Canada Day.
Kids Stuff
The Lobster Man - Lobster Cook Out
July 1, 2018
The Lobster Man, Mast Tower Road
Freshly boiled lobster.
Culinary events
Bird Puppets
July 1, 2018
Make a local or migratory bird puppet and learn about birds that migrate through our city....
Art & Crafts
Educational Events
Bike Decorating Workshop & Parade
July 1, 2018
Add some colour and sparkle to your wheels, bikes, trikes, strollers and helmets and join the 1:30pm parade at Ocean Concrete. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies provided.
Art & Crafts
Kids Stuff
Workshops, Talks & Forums
False Creek Community Centre Canada Day Celebration
July 1, 2018
Carnival-like festivities including games, crafts and food await!
Ceremonies & Celebrations
Kids Stuff
Kids Market
July 1, 2018
Little Paws Agility Shows: 11am, 1pm & 3pm | FREE
The dog days of summer are back!...
Educational Events
Kids Stuff
Canada Day Crafting with MAKE
July 1, 2018
Canada rocks! Join us at Make for your choice of cool Canadiana printed tees for $5, and make your own Canadian pin buttons for FREE!
Art & Crafts
Kids Stuff
Workshops, Talks & Forums
Roving Perfomers
July 1, 2018
Mortal Coil’s spectacular rain forest creatures and daring disco queens are back with their brilliance.
Duh Hockey Guys play road hockey with Canada’s young hockey heroes....
Performing Arts
The Caesar… a Canadian favorite!
July 1, 2018
Liberty will feature a truly Canadian cocktail made with Truth Vodka or Endeavour Gin, Clamato juice, fresh lemon, Worcestershire, Tabasco, grated horseradish. The full Liberty menu will be offe...
Culinary events
Dye Your Own Yarn!
July 1, 2018
Mini drop-in workshop to hand-dye your own yarn! All supplies provided.
Required time for each participant is 30-60 minutes. $21 per skein of yarn
Art & Crafts
Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga’a Dance Performance
July 1, 2018
The Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga'a Dancers are a dynamic, high energetic group of performers who incorporate the stories, songs & dances of their W̓ahlingigat (Ancestors) into contemporary ...
Outdoors
Performing Arts
Family Pavilion
July 1, 2018
Kunda African Music & Dance
Noon – 12:45pm
Artists from several regions of Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada share their vibrant culture through a family-orientated show....
Kids Stuff
Performing Arts
Granville Island Jazz
July 1, 2018
Presented by the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Performance Works:
Marianne Trudel & Francois Houle
12:00 PM
BC Double Quartet
...
Performing Arts
Moving Installations
July 1, 2018
A site-specific dance performance that evolves to unveil a poetic vision of places and human interactions....
Performing Arts
Canada Day Parade
July 1, 2018
A Granville Island community tradition: Get ready to cheer! See map for parade route. Starting at Ocean Construction and ending at Ron Basford Park.
Ceremonies & Celebrations
