The second annual Canada Together at Canada Place — one of the largest July 1 celebrations outside of Ottawa — features a diverse lineup of entertainment and activities and the return of the annual citizenship ceremony welcoming new Canadians.
Planned with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, Canada Together will feature a full day of festivities, great food, family fun, and performances across multiple stages.
Canada Place July 1st – Miss604 Photo
Canada Together at Canada Place July 1, 2023
When: Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Where: Canada Place and surrounding plazas (all outdoors)
Admission: Free!
At 11:00am all zones and exhibits, including the main stage, will open with great entertainment and activities for guests of all ages. The iconic waterfront venue will cover five city blocks, including outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding city streets. All programming will take place outdoors.
Event Lineup
Enjoy incredible performances from acts including headliners Tegan & Sara, The Fugitives, Pat Chessell, and Murray Porter on the main stage. The North Point Stage (at the North Point of Canada Place) will highlight local emerging artists including Bukola, Tayos, Michaela Slinger, and 24 Strings along with a set from the amazing DJ O Show.
Admire traditional weaving and carving displays by local artists from Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations on site throughout the day.
Kids’ Zone presented by CN at Jack Poole Plaza will have family-friendly entertainers and activities, including the Rock N’ Beau Dance Party, the annual mascot dance-off, and performances from Mom Bop, Vancouver Performing Stars, and more.
View the full lineup listed by time and stage online here.
Canada Place July 1st – Miss604 Photo
There will also be a variety of food trucks along Canada Place between Howe and Thurlow.
Once again, the theme of the event will be “Weaving together the fabric of a nation,” which honours Canada’s diversity and marks the day as one for gathering, celebrating, learning and sharing. Weaving is a common activity across many cultures and is a metaphor for the way the beauty, strength, and wisdom from the past can combine through multiple perspectives to create something meaningful for today and tomorrow.
The port authority encourages event attendees to take public transportation to the downtown Vancouver event, which is conveniently located near several bus routes and the Waterfront and Burrard SkyTrain stations. Canada Together will conclude at 6:00pm and the port authority is reminding the public that the event no longer includes an evening fireworks performance.
Get Involved
More than 200 volunteers help welcome over 150,000 guests who take part in the free event activities organized around Canada Place on July 1. Volunteering is a great way to build experience, get involved in your community, meet new people and show your community spirit. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
Volunteer positions are needed for the following areas:
Fiesta Blanca Salsa Cruise with Latincouver July 15
Salsa Cruise August 12 (Barbie & Ken theme)
Salsa Cruise August 26 (Hawaiian theme)
Salsa Cruise September 9 (Decades theme)
The Summer Salsa Cruise Series has been a staple of the season in Vancouver for the last 23 years! Aboard the MV Britannia, you’ll find three levels of music and dancing with Vancouvers best DJs along with the opportunity to participate in dance lessons – from salsa to other sultry Latin-style dance such as Bachata or Reggaeton.
The first salsa event will be the July 15th Fiesta Blanca Salsa Cruise in partnership with Latincouver, celebrating Latin American Week in Vancouver.
Come and find out for yourself why this has been a Vancouver tradition for over two decades! Whether it’s your tenth or first time, you’re on a date night, just visiting the city, or celebrating a birthday, or simply enjoying a night on the town– on the water.
The Salsa Cruises play a mix of all types of Latin music on the lower level and main level while the upper deck is a mix of Latin and Top 40 and Club Hits. Whether you want to partake in a night of lessons and dancing or just sit back and watch Vancouver’s stunning scenery both on and off the boat, this will be a night to remember. Savour the tropical atmosphere, themed décor, sultry rhythms, and the delicious taste of Latin American food available on board.
Afternoon Family Cruise
Don’t miss the one-of-a-kind Afternoon Family Cruise on July 2nd. This two hour boat cruise for the whole family is themed for kids of all ages with princesses, superheros, face painting, hair braiding, dancing and singing along to all your favourite songs. This year’s theme celebrates the launch of the new Little Mermaid live action movie with Ariel, Ursula and special guest The Black Panther.
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Enter to Win
You can enter to win a pair of tickets to any of the five Salsa Cruise dates! Follow @miss604 and @salsacruises_vancouver on Instagram and like or comment on this post to enter to win. You can also leave a comment below on the blog for a bonus entry. I will draw one winner at 12pm on Monday, June 19, 2023. Good luck!
The Vancouver Art Gallery presents: Fashion Fictions, an ambitious exhibition exploring experimental design practices that exist at the intersection of fashion and other modes of cultural production. Featuring more than 50 designers, the exhibition explores the influence of research-based, materially driven practices on the global fashion scene, while acknowledging the proliferation of creative practices that challenge the aesthetic, material and technological conventions of fashion.
Caroline Monnet, Echoes from a Near Future, 2022, inkjet print mounted on aluminum, Courtesy of the Artist
Fashion Fictions at The Vancouver Art Gallery
When: May 27 – October 29, 2023
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St, Vancouver
The exhibition is divided into three thematic sections: Material Futures, which explores the relationship between technological and scientific innovations in material research to create fabrics. Aesthetic Prophesies, which highlights the fusion of cultural traditions with speculative creations and designers that push the boundaries of wearability with extreme fashion. And Responsible Visions, which explores the importance of sustainable discourse in fashion culture, with designers incorporating adaptive reuse, upcycling and digital design into their explorations.
Fashion Fictions is more than mannequins and dresses, it’s an exploration of creativity drawing on cultural traditions, science fiction, technology and an interest in the natural world and sustainability.
The curatorial approach favours the unexpected: established and celebrated brands are juxtaposed with emerging designers. Contributing curator, Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, selected work by several Indigenous designers and artists addressing social and environmental issues through designs.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a magazine-style publication released this summer and available online and in the Gallery Store. It will be activated through collaborations and special programs, including a creative research laboratory pop-up. This multipurpose lab, conceived and programmed by Material Matters from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, will function as a workshop, studio space and classroom showcasing current faculty and student work in process and will also serve as the site for programs, talks and design charrettes.
Fashion Fictions is a must-see for anyone interested in the future of fashion, design and cultural production!
This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor Summer at Burnaby Village Museum, and I’m very excited to check out my local farmer’s market, go to a soccer match, and enjoy some live music. Find these events and many more things to do around Metro Vancouver listed below:
Weekend Events in Vancouver Things to do June 2-4, 2023
With warmer temperatures and sun-filled days on the horizon, there’s nothing better than getting outside and experiencing all that BC has to offer. The Sea to Sky Gondola is a great place to take in the summer season with non-stop views, a gondola ride, fun summertime activities, trails suitable for all fitness levels, along with tasty new food options, live music, and more.
Beginning June 19, Monday through Friday mornings this summer, enjoy Mountain Top Yoga & Fitness Classes. An assortment of classes will also be available including Mindful Yoga, Yoga Flow, Mountain Camp, and more.
Kick off summer weekends every Friday with Mountain Music from June 9 through September 8, 2023. The line-up of bands will hit the outdoor stage and include popular local favourites, such as The Hairfarmers, The Whiskeydicks, Ruckus Deluxe, and more.
Food Options
To cap off the summer experience are all the amazing food options offered throughout the summit. From the Backyard Plaza to the spectacular front deck and the Co-Pilot Cafe, Sea to Sky Gondola has cooked up a whole new menu of delicious good eats and sweet treats for everyone to enjoy.
Olé! New Taco Bar at the Co-Pilot Cafe – The ultimate street tacos have arrived! Fan favourites include pulled beef/chicken/pork, battered cod, and a plant-based vegan option. Created with fresh ingredients and served with a margarita (traditional, pineapple or spicy) or two, this is one taco bar visitors will want to come back to again and again.
Firing Up the Grills – It’s BBQ Season! – There is nothing like a summer BBQ and instead of just one, Sea to Sky Gondola is firing up two grills. New this season are artisan created pizzas with fresh local ingredients, smokies, corn on the cob, and more at the Backyard BBQ. Take in views like no other at the Oceanview BBQ on the summit patio while enjoying all the classics including, mouth-watering brisket and pulled pork with all the fixings.
The Sweetest Spot on the Summit – Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to Summit Sweets. This new addition at Sea to Sky Gondola will literally make you feel like a kid in a candy shop. With ice cream, cotton candy, popcorn, slushies, and of course, candy galore, it offers the ultimate treat for all visitors this summer.
Take in the stunning views on one of many hiking and walking trails, and enjoy this treats and tunes!
