We are now in Phase 3 of the province’s COVID-19 Restart Plan which means local travel, camping, museum browsing, restaurant patio dining, beach excursions, and haircuts. If you’re looking for some entertainment and programming, here’s a list of July events in Metro Vancouver. While most events are still online, there are a few in-person activities available with COVID safety measures in place:
Canada Day will look different this year, with COVID-19 restrictions in place, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some awesome music, activities and entertainment — it will just be live from your computer or mobile device! Here’s a big list of Canada Day events around Metro Vancouver that you can tune into on Facebook, YouTube, and elsewhere online:
Virtual Canada Day Around Metro Vancouver
Check out all the online activities, contests (lots of chances to win prizes with each event), performances, and virtual fireworks displays on July 1st.
Sponsored by Miss604: Coquitlam Canada Day When: July 1, 2020 from 10:00am to 7:00pm Where:Live on the City’s website. Featuring Will’s Jams, Vitaly, Speed Control, The Heels and more.
White Rock Virtual Canada Day by the Bay When: July 1, 2020 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Where:Live on Facebook and YouTube. Hosted by Michele Partridge with The Washboard Union, comedian John Cullen, Ludic, and more.
Virtual Canada Day on the North Shore When: July 1, 2020 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm Where:Live on Facebook. Virtual performances by Melanie Dekker, Adam Woodall, The Benders and more.
Canada Day #onRobson Goes Virtual When: July 1, 2020 from 8:00am to 12:00pm Where:Live on Facebook.
New Westminster Canada Day When: July 1, 2020 from 10:30am to 11:00pm Where:Live on Facebook here.
Steveston Salmon Festival/Richmond Canada Day When: July 1, 2020 from 9:45am to 10:00pm Where:Online here and on Facebook
Township of Langley Canada Day Online When: July 1, 2020 at 9:00am and 7:00pm Where:Live online here. Featuring a performance by Jim Byrnes.
Virtual Canada Day National Celebration When: July 1, 2020: Daytime Show, Evening Show Where:Live online here. Canadian Heritage Facebook and YouTube, and live on CBC across the country. Sarah McLachlan will represent the West Coast by performing at Canada Place (for the online audience).
In Burnaby, show the City how you’re celebrating by using #canadadaybby on Instagram for a chance to win one of two $100 Food Burnaby gift cards.
In Port Moody, you can access a lineup of programming at any time on this page, throughout the day on July 1st, including an “all Port Moody” line-up featuring Martin Mayer, Jamie Bonk, Traci King, and Joyelle Brandt.
Throwback to Coquitlam Canada Day previous years
In Person
Museum of Vancouver Canada Day When: July 1, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm (in person) Where: Purchase discounted admission tickets online in advance.
Canada Day Food Truck Drive-Thru Experience When: July 1, 2020 from 11:00am to 9:00pm Where: 97 Braid Street, New Westminster featuring B&B Gourmet Burgers, G’s Donair’s, Hunky Bills, Lemon Heaven, Mr. Frosty, Tin Lizzy Mini Donuts and TLC Poutine.
Drive Through Canada Day at the PNE When: July 1, 2020 from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Tickets must be purchased online for a specific time slot, and are not available for sale on site. Limited tickets are available per time slot per day. Where: PNE Grounds. Designed with full COVID protocols in place as a ‘reverse’ parade, which will see guests drive their cars along the Parade Route. The experience will celebrate everything Canada with live performers, logger sports, and a celebration of Canada’s national sport of hockey along the route.
For over 50 years they have helped BC’s kids with special needs and now you can participate in a 50/50 raffle for Variety BC to help them do even more good, while also having the chance to win big! Starting today (June 29th) raffle tickets can be purchased by British Columbia residents over 19 years of age, with a winning ticket being draw on September 8th.
50/50 Raffle for Variety BC
Tickets: 1 for $5; 3 for $10; 10 for $25; 50 for $50. Buy online here.
Ticket buyers will receive a receipt by email listing their ticket numbers shortly after purchasing while jackpot updates will be posted regularly on Variety’s social media platforms.
The winner will receive 50% of total sales with the remaining 50% going to fund medical supplies and mobility equipment along with essential therapies, mental wellness counselling and education programs for kids with special needs across the province.
Sell Virtual Tickets
Variety is currently recruiting for Volunteer Ticket Sellers. For more information or to sign up, contact Aly Karim, Manager, Events & Volunteers at aly.karim [at] variety [dot] bc [dot] ca.
Helping BC Kids be Kids
Variety – the Children’s Charity steps in where health care ends providing direct help to children with special needs in BC. For over 50 years, Variety has ensured children have the support to reach their potential. Since 2010, Variety has distributed more than $30 million in funding to families and organizations in communities all across the province.
The Province of British Columbia has now moved into the next stage of its careful Restart Plan during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that we are now able to travel around the province, with safety measures in place, and support local communities and businesses that depends on tourism to thrive. Here’s how you can explore your own big, beautiful backyard and travel safely in BC during Phase 3 this summer, with tips from Destination BC:
Travel Safely in BC During Phase 3
View of Lake Okanagan from the Bucherie Rush Trail (Mount Boucherie, West Kelowna)
Take extra time to research and plan your trip in advance. Many businesses and services in BC have adopted new protocols, and changes to their schedules or policies to ensure your safety. You’ll want to become familiar with them ahead of time. For example, you may have to book in advance for attractions or experiences where you didn’t before, and transportation schedules, like BC Ferries, may be operating at a reduced capacity. Some businesses or outdoor spaces may remain closed. See the HelloBC.com accommodations listings, transportation listings, and experience provider listings to start your research, and contact the local visitor centre for more information.
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Tune into the City of White Rock Canada Day by the Bay, live on Facebook and YouTube July 1st. Enjoy live musical entertainment, an O Canada sing-a-long, an online marketplace, a trivia contest and more.
White Rock Canada Day by the Bay
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 7:00pm to 9:00pm Where: Facebook and YouTube
Hosted by Michele Partridge of the Drama Class, the event includes an online marketplace and two hours of comedy, music, trivia and prizes.
The City will livestream a concert, mixed with local and national talent, from Blue Frog Studios in White Rock. Enjoy a headline performance from The Washboard Union and other musical guests including Ludic, a local band popular for their innovative and playful sound, and comedian John Cullen, who will showcase his unique brand of comedy seen on CBC’s The Debaters.
The Washboard Union
With its signature three-part harmony, The Washboard Union has become one of Canada’s pre-eminent country bands, having won 28 awards, including a JUNO and Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards.
The Washboard Union is also a two-time, consecutive, CCMA Group of the Year. The band’s latest album, Everbound, features the fan favourite and radio smash “Country Thunder” and the summer anthem “Dock Rock.”
The Washboard Union has defied classification and continues to be one of the most talked about bands in country music. Certified Gold in Canada, the band has several Top 10 hits and numerous top 20 hits in Canada and was the first country band to win the JUNO Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year, a multi-genre category.
John Cullen
John Cullen is the rare comedian that you watch and he’s having so much fun on stage that you can’t decide whether he’s having more fun or you are. Comedy should be about having fun, after all, and John’s had a lot of it, accomplishing many things in just 8 years as a stand-up comedian. His album, Most Likely to be a Comedian, went to #1 on iTunes and can be frequently heard on SiriusXM radio. His former podcast, Real Good Show, was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and his current podcast, Blocked Party, regularly hits the top 50 on the iTunes podcast charts and has been featured on the A.V. Club. He’s appeared on television as part of the Just for Laughs, Winnipeg and Halifax Comedy Festivals, and is a regular at the Just for Laughs Northwest festival. Oh, and he’s made multiple appearances on CBC’s The Debaters.
Ludic
Beginning with the pursuit to create groovy sounds that are both playful and exploritive, Vancouver, Canada’s Ludic, have quickly made name as pioneers to a new formula of modern soul. Drawing from great music icons such as Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan, and modern soul pioneers such as Hiatus Kiayote, Ludic seamlessly blend vintage and present soul, funk, jazz, and pop, creating music for a wide-array of listeners. Though visual inspirations remain different depending on what member you ask, there is a strong ode to the past present in the bands lyrical expression. Since their first single in April 2019, Ludic has released four songs (with an album released scheduled for 2020). These songs now have over 1,000,000 streams between Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube– a number that is growing by the 1000’s per day.
You can also support local this Canada Day. Buy a buffee from Ethical Addiction with proceeds going to the White Rock Museum and Archives.
Enter to Win
Here’s your chance to ask a question to The Washboard Union! The City of White Rock invites you to submit your question for a chance to have it answered during the live Question and Answer period during Virtual Canada Day by the Bay on July 1st for the chance to win a Washboard Union gift pack and $100 SkipTheDishes gift card!
