Canada Together at Canada Place July 1st

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Canada Together at Canada Place, happening July 1st along the waterfront in Vancouver, has been planned collaboratively with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

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This year marks the 38th annual event at Canada Place at the Port of Vancouver, which has historically been the largest Canada Day celebration outside Ottawa.  From programming to the name and theme itself, the details of the day were carefully considered to create a welcoming experience for all people who live in this country.  

Canada Together at Canada Place July 1st

  • Admission: Free!
  • Date: Monday, July 1, 2024 11:00am to 6:00pm
  • Location: The indoor and outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets.

The theme of the event is “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.

Event Highlights

  • Main Stage sponsored by Downtown Van
    📍In front of Canada Place: 
    The main stage will feature incredible performances from acts including Said the WhaleFake Shark, The Free LabelDJO Show and more 
  • Kids’ Zone sponsored by CN
    📍 Jack Poole Plaza:
    Family–friendly entertainers and activities, including the Rock N’ Beau Dance Party, the annual mascot dance-off, Indigenous storytelling, and performances from Karima Essa, School of Rock Kids, and Higher Ground Dance Troup 
  • Port Community Zone sponsored by Alliance Grain Terminal, ILWU Canada, Neptune Terminals, West Coast Reduction, Western Group and Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    📍 Inside the ballrooms at Canada Place
    Learn about the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. The zone will feature displays, fun activities, a speaker series and more.
  • Summer Sips sponsored by Stanley Park Brewing
    📍 North Point of Canada Place
    Sit back, relax and relish the beautiful view of the North Shore mountains while enjoying a delicious barbeque, a live DJ, and beverages by Stanley Park Brewing
  • Citizenship ceremony 
    📍Inside the ballrooms at Canada Place
    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
  • Indigenous displays: Learn about Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations by speaking with traditional weavers and carvers and learn some hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim words through colouring activities
  • Food trucks: Experience the multi-cultural tastes of Canada with a variety of food trucks along Canada Place Way 

Want to get involved? Every year, more than 200 volunteers help welcome over 200,000 guests who take part in the free event activities organized around Canada Place on July 1. Apply here for a variety of positions available.

Miss604 is a Media Partner of Canada Together at Canada Place

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Weekend Events in Vancouver Things to do May 31-June 2

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This weekend the event list is heating up with festivals, music, baseball, markets, and more! Miss604 is proud to be a sponsor of More Than a Movie at BC Place on Sunday presented by Kids Up Front Vancouver, along with the summer season at Burnaby Village Museum. Find these events and more listed below:

Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend Summer

Weekend Events in Vancouver
Things to do May 31-June 2

Friday, May 31, 2024

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June Events in Metro Vancouver 2024

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June is here and so is the new event list for Metro Vancouver along with a change of seasons. This month Miss604 is sponsoring More Than a Movie at BC Place in support of Kids Up Front Vancouver (June 2), and Summer at Burnaby Village Museum; and supporting the Vancouver Canadians. Find these activities and so many more things to do listed below:

June Events in Metro Vancouver 2024

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Vancouver Ice Cream Festival

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Enjoy frozen treats at over 25 participating venues this summer during the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival. This self-guided food festival, now in its second year, will run from June 21 to August 5, 2024 with options in Burnaby, Richmond, and Vancouver.

Vancouver Ice Cream Festival 2024

Vancouver Ice Cream Festival

Each vendor will have exclusive treats crafted specifically for the festival, or signature items being showcased. There will also be a series of Festival Missions and a Passport Activity. Attendees are encouraged to share their food adventures and collect stickers by purchasing a festival item to stand a chance to win exciting prizes.

Participating Locations

Boketto Tea Bar
Bubble Queen
Daan Go Cake Lab
Daigyo Cafe
Drunken Chocolatier
Milkcow Cafe
Passione Gelato
Fufu Pancake Cafe
J Squared Ice Cream
Ki Cafe
Le Parfait
Le Saison de Patisserie
Little Pisces
Sweet Surrender
Sweet7
BETA5 Chocolates
Matcha Cafe Maiko
Melt Confectionary
Elephant Garden Creamery
Glenburn Soda Fountain
The Praguery (Richmond)
Tutto Belle Il Gelato
Vancouver Aquarium
Whisk Matcha Cafe x Level V Bakery
Yum Sweet Shop (Main Street & Kitsilano)
Soft Peaks Ice Cream (Gastown, Richmond, Burnaby)
Beaucoup Bakery (Downtown & Kitsilano)
Bella Gelateria (English Bay, Robson, Brentwood)

The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival is a family-friendly event open to all ages, and there is no
admission fee to participate as an attendee. The cost of the ice creams and frozen treats will
vary by location.

Presented by Noms Magazine (who brought us the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival) which is a Vancouver-based food and travel publication that shares the best places to eat at and the best things to do across various cities in North America. Follow on Instagram for more info.

NSL Northern Super League – Canadian Women’s Professional Soccer

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Today it was announced that Canada’s highly anticipated professional women’s soccer league will be called the Northern Super League (NSL). Diana Matheson, CEO and Co-Founder of Project 8, confirmed that clubs based in Ottawa and Montreal will join previously announced franchises in Halifax, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver

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NSL Northern Super League

“We are thrilled to announce this update to soccer fans across Canada as we take a big step toward our season opener in April 2025,” said Matheson. “After years without a professional women’s domestic soccer league, the Northern Super League and its six founding clubs will fill a significant void in Canada and bring about meaningful change coast to coast. We are proud to launch with a name that will instill pride in all those who play and love the game. With a brand that is fresh, we welcome all who want to be a part of this exciting moment in Canadian sports history.”  

About the League

  • All six Northern Super League clubs are owned and operated by independent ownership groups.
  • The Northern Super League will feature a 25-game regular season schedule followed by playoffs and a National Championship in Fall 2025.
  • All clubs will operate with a salary cap structure and minimum salaries aligned with established leagues worldwide. 
  • While creating a home for Canadian players remains a key focus, the Northern Super League will also feature world-class international talent to help elevate the overall quality of play and drive further development. 

The Northern Super League will kick off its inaugural season in April 2025 with six founding clubs from key markets nationwide. Follow the NSL on Facebook and Instagram for updates and info.

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