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
Oh Canada - The True North Strong and Funny
June 29, 2017 to September 2, 2017
Celebrate Canada's 150th as the cast lampoons such Canadian ‘institutions’ as Heritage Minutes, the Mounties, winter, our hunky Prime Minister, hockey, lumberjacks....
Performing Arts
Lee's Donuts: Special Canada Day donut!
July 1, 2017
Come and see what creation the chefs at Lee's Donuts have dreamed up this year.
Culinary events
Artisan Markets
July 1, 2017
Experience a diverse array of BC’s finest in artisan created craft and food! Everything here is made in BC, Vancouver or on Granville Island! Truly a home-grown shopping experience.
Art & Crafts
Markets
Anderson Square “Under the Bridge” party
July 1, 2017
Join us in a fun new public space under the Granville Street Bridge, right in the centre of the island....
Ceremonies & Celebrations
Bike Decorating Workshop & Parade
July 1, 2017
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
Canada Day with Arts Umbrella
July 1, 2017
Children and adults alike can join Arts Umbrella artists in celebrating the birds and flowers of Canada! Create your own "Canadian Crown” to wear proudly, and celebrate the winged cre...
Kids Stuff
Musical Playground
July 1, 2017
Play some cool instruments made from recycled objects! The Musical Playground is an interactive installation that features a variety of hands-on experimental musical instruments....
Kids Stuff
Performing Arts
Spray! Splash! Play!
July 1, 2017
Still the best way to cool down on a hot Canada Day.
Kids Stuff
Outdoors
Sports & Recreation
Maple Leaf Mural
July 1, 2017
Come get arty with the Federation of Canadian Artists for Canada Day 2017. Decorate a maple leaf and stick it to the pop-up mural on our outer gallery walls....
Art & Crafts
Visual Arts
Workshops, Talks & Forums
Canada Day with Arts Umbrella
July 1, 2017
Children and adults alike can join Arts Umbrella artists in celebrating the birds and flowers of Canada! Create your own "Canadian Crown” to wear proudly and celebrate the winged ...
Kids Stuff
Workshops, Talks & Forums
Play with Clay - Make a Flower!
July 1, 2017
Enjoy family-friendly fun with clay! Learn the basics of hand building with clay and create a beautiful garden installation with flowers on magnets.
Art & Crafts
Kids Stuff
Workshops, Talks & Forums
The Caesar… a Canadian favorite!
July 1, 2017
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
Two-Shot Hot Shop Rock
July 1, 2017
Come into our studio and play with lava!...
Workshops, Talks & Forums
False Creek Community Centre Canada Day Celebration
July 1, 2017
Carnival-like festivities including games, crafts and food await!
Ceremonies & Celebrations
Kids Stuff
Kids Market
July 1, 2017
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, 2017
Celebrate Canada Day with Make! Join our creative crew and make your own awesome moose hats, funny beaver puppets, and Canada-tastic pin buttons!
Art & Crafts
Kids Stuff
Workshops, Talks & Forums
MELA! Festivals Pavilion and Stage
July 1, 2017 to July 2, 2017
Live music, colourful bazaar and mouth-watering food from around the world. A plethora of hand-crafted artisan crafts and clothing....
Ceremonies & Celebrations
Festivals
Performing Arts
Roving Perfomers
July 1, 2017
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
Family Pavilion
July 1, 2017
Noon – 12:45pm
Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song Dancers)
Our cultural history is steeped in tradition, spirituality, canoes, family history, legends and stories of our Ancestors....
Kids Stuff
Performing Arts
Canada Day Parade
July 1, 2017
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
