Find out what is happening on this Canada Day in Vancouver, British Columbia. If you feel like having some fun with your friends or family this special day then you will want to check out these fun events around and outside the city.
1. Crab Park Canada Day Festival
Location: Vancouver, BCDate: July 1st, 2008.
Time: Tue 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Details: Crab Portside Park at the foot of main.
What: Free admission, info 604-682-3269, ext. 3018
This annual outdoor event is for the people of Downtown Eastside and keeping the park green. There will be performances by the Parlour Steps, Rich Hope, and Andy Collins and Band.
2. Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks
Location:Vancouver, BCWhen: July 1st, 2008, Tue 10:30 am
Where: Follow information link.
Details: Celebrate Canada Day with a spectacular fireworks display!
The Burrard Inlet Fireworks Society lights up the sky on Canada Day. It is multi-colored and attracts thousands of viewers together every year. You will be able to see fireworks from many areas around Vancouver such as North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver and the West Side.
3. Canada Day Burrard Inlet
Where:Fort Langley National Historic Site23433 Mavis , Vancouver, BC V1M2R5
When: July 1st, 2008, Tue 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Call for details: 604-513-4777 Take the family and enjoy barrel races,. tug-of-war contests, cake and many other activities. You can even search for gold wile panning the inlet. Also included is live theatre and it's free!
4. Canada Day at Canada Place
Where: Canada Place, 999 Canada Place., July 1st, 10 am-7 pm. Vancouver, BCWhen: July 1st, 2008, Tuesday.
Party all day long celebrating the 141st birthday of our nation on July 1st.
Enjoy fireworks and patriotic celebrations as each city set up their entertainment for Canada Day. Free samples of traditional maple taffy, a kid's interactive zone and an air show by Canadian Forces.
5. Canada Day on Robson
Enjoy Brazilian music and funk band Soulstream along with family friendly fun and street performers.Where: Between Jervis street and Burrard Street.
When: July 1st, 2008.
Details: Free
Call: 604-669-8132
6. Granville Island Celebrates Canada Day
Where: Granville Island on Canada DayEnjoy a true Canadian Pancake Breakfast from 7am to 11 am and then enjoy a festive parade with stilt dancers and a Carnival band. Download the program from the granville island site.
7. Capilano Suspension Bridge Celebrates Canada Day
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano, North Vancouver.Time: 11 am-4 pm
Call: 604-985-7474
Familys and friends can enjoy flags, fun activities, free cake and a 2 for 1 admission for BC residents on the bridge.
8. Canada Day in Surrey
Where: Cloverdale Millennium Amphitheatre, Surrey.Time: 10 am-11pm
See bands Payolas headline and Loveryboy with BMX demos and kid-friendly rides. Rock 101 will play music while fireworks explode in the sky.
9. North Vancouver Canada Day Celebration
Where: Waterfront Park, 200-block of W. Esplanade, N Van, 12:30-4:30 pm.Details: Free
Call: 604-983-6575
Highlighting dance and music performances, food and craft activities and French cuisine.
10. Canada Day Club Crawl
Where: Starts at the Roxy, 932 Granville street.Time: 7 pm-2 am pm, $30 tickets.
Canada Day Club Crawl Molson Canadian-sponsored featuring bus transportation and a four-club VIP experience.
