Canada Together at Canada Place July 1st

Canada Together at Canada Place will host a full day of family-friendly festivities on July 1st with great food, multiple activity zones, Indigenous Marketplace and storytelling. Hosted by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, this year’s event will bring the community together for one of the country’s largest celebrations and mark 40 years of an iconic waterfront landmark.

Canada Together at Canada Place

• Admission: Free!
• Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 11:00am to 6:00pm
• Location: The indoor and outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets.

July 1 celebrations at Canada Place have been held for four decades and are among the largest in the country outside of Ottawa. The event, formerly known as Canada Day at Canada Place, was re-introduced as Canada Together in 2022, with planning and programming shaped through collaboration with host Nations to reflect shared values of inclusion and connection.

The event theme, “Weaving together the fabric of a nation”, reflects Canada’s diversity and sets the tone for a day of gathering, celebration and learning. The concept of weaving draws on traditions shared across cultures and serves as a metaphor for bringing together different perspectives to create something meaningful.

“Canada Together brings the community together to celebrate at the iconic Canada Place,” said Jennifer Natland, President of Canada Place Corporation and Vice President, Properties and Development, at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. “As we mark 40 years of Canada Place, we thank the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, along with the many partners and sponsors who help make this event possible for connection, learning and celebration.”

Event Features

Programming includes a mix of live music, cultural performances, interactive exhibits and community activities spreading across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces at Canada Place and spanning five city blocks along Canada Place Way.

Outside Canada Place

• Main Stage sponsored by Downtown: Featuring a variety of incredible performances from acts including Warren Dean Flandez ft. The Good Noise Choir, Rebecca Sichon, SPENDO, Serengeti, The Matinee and headliner The Strumbellas.
• Summer Sips sponsored by Stanley Park Brewing (at the North Point): Sit back, relax and take in the beautiful view of the North Shore mountains while enjoying tasty food and drinks by Stanley Park Brewing.
• Indigenous displays: Learn about Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations by speaking with traditional weavers and carvers and learn some hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim (Squamish) words through colouring activities.
• Food trucks: Sweet or savoury, there’s something for everyone. Guests can enjoy a variety of
  food trucks along Canada Place Way between Burrard and Thurlow.

Inside Canada Place

• Family Zone sponsored by CN (Hall A): Enjoy family-friendly entertainers and activities, the fan-favourite annual mascot dance-off, Indigenous storytelling and nonstop performances on the CN Family Zone Stage from acts including the DJ Ira Dance Party, School of Rock’s Junior House Band, Science World On The Road, and more.
• Expo 86 Exhibit (Hall A): Step back in time as we celebrate Canada Place’s 40th birthday and 40 years since opening our doors for Expo 86, explore this nostalgic exhibit for a blast from the past and relive the excitement of 1986. 40th anniversary sponsors include Aon, CPKC, FRPD, Pomerleau Construction, Western Pacific Enterprises and WSP.
• Indigenous Marketplace sponsored by Destination Vancouver, Indigenous Tourism
  BC and Scotiabank (Ballrooms A & B): Peruse Indigenous artisan booths for local, handmade products such as jewelry, art, home décor, and more.
• Citizenship ceremony (Ballrooms A & B): At 9:30am, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will host a citizenship ceremony where 60 new citizens will be welcomed into Canada’s multicultural family.

Getting There

The port authority encourages event attendees to take public transit, with Canada Place conveniently located near several bus routes and the Waterfront and Burrard SkyTrain stations. With increased activity in downtown Vancouver related to upcoming 2026 FIFA World CupTM matches, attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

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Miss604 is a sponsor of Canada Together at Canada Place

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