35 years ago, from an abandoned industrial area, Granville Island emerged as a vibrant public space that set the benchmark for public spaces worldwide. It was in 1979 that Granville Island opened its doors with a rich mix of theatres, restaurants, shops, studios, and the Public Market. Today, Granville Island remains true to its roots, providing a glimpse of the past while remaining a place that’s fresh with every new day.
To our favourite place in our favourite country – Happy Birthday, Granville Island! Happy Birthday, Canada!
FEATURES
15th Annual Canada Day Parade | FREE
Celebrate the launch of Granville Island’s 35th Anniversary with art, dance, music and spectacle. Get ready to cheer! See map for parade route.
1:30pm – 2pm Starting at Ocean Construction and ending at Ron Basford Park.
Official Canada Day Ceremony | FREE
Show Canada some love! Join The Bat, The Bee &The Butterfly in singing our anthem, hear greetings from the Government of Canada and bring your kids for a piece of Canada Day cake, compliments of the Dockside Restaurant.
2pm – 2:30pm Ron Basford Park, Johnston Street
My Granville Island: Celebrating 35 Years | FREE
Media Lab presents a participatory video installation that puts you and your stories up on the big (and small) screen. Tell us about your favourite Granville Island memory, your favourite Island studio, or your favourite Island food! Help us celebrate 35 years of inspiration, discovery and entertainment.
Waterfront Theatre, 11am – 7pm
Family Pavilion| FREE
10 am – 5pm, Picnic Pavilion
Bicycle Decorating Workshop & Parade
Add some colour and sparkle to your wheels, bikes, trikes, strollers and helmets and join the 1:30 parade at Ocean Concrete. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies provided.
10 am – 1 pm
Willy Blizzard Band
2pm – 3pm
A truly Canadian folk and country musical experience. Celebrate the iconic acoustic roots music that defines Canada.
www.willyblizzard.com
All Over the Map Preview
4pm – 4:45pm
Caudillos del Sur Mexican and Mariachi Los Dorados present traditional Mexican dance and musical traditions. Check out New Works’ All Over the Map summer concerts at www.newworks.ca
MELA! Festivals International Pavilion
Always a popular feature of Canada Day! A Lively bazaar, music, dance and mouth-watering food from around the world.
For performance schedule go to www.melafestivals.ca
11am – 7pm Under the Crane (east of Emily Carr University of Art and Design)
This great big Canadian party will be going on all over the Island, and you can make sure that party is going on in your mouth too!
Food
Lobster Man Cookout
Come enjoy freshly boiled Lobster
8am -4pm, The Lobster Man, Mast Tower Road
Lobster Festival | $30
1 lb Nova Scotia lobster, potato salad & corn on the cob cooked on our outdoor patio!
11am – closing (or until quantities last). Bridges Restaurant, Duranleau St.
Lee’s Donuts
Special Canada Day donut! Come and see what creation the chefs at Lee’s have dreamed up this year.
9am – 7pm Lee’s Donuts, Public Market
Activities
Mini Glass-Making Workshops – $35 per person
Glassblowing for beginners! Ages 14 and up. Participants make a glass item to take home the next day. Call 604 681-6730 to book a time slot. Some drop-in spaces available.
10am – 6pm New Small and Sterling Glass Studio, Old Bridge Street
False Creek Community Centre Canada Day Celebration | FREE
A carnival-like day of festivities including games, crafts, and food. New this year is a
family concert with Fanny and Earth Wizards, noon, Sutcliffe Park
False Creek Community Centre, Cartwright Street
11:00am-3:00pm.
Fun on the Water! | FREE
Granville Island’s Water Park
Still the best way to cool down on a hot Canada Day
10:00am – 6:00pm
Mini Olympic Canoe Demo’s
Kids come down to the dock and try out one of our mini Olympic style boats. Find out more about our exciting summer programs for kids and youth.
False Creek Racing Canoe Club
11:00am- 3:00pm Alder Bay, Cartwright Street
Ocean Kayak Demos.
Friendly professionals can help you with your first paddling experience in Alder Bay.
False Creek Community Centre
11:00am- 3:00pm Alder Bay, Cartwright Street
Dye Your Own Yarn! | $16 per skein of yarn
Mini drop-in workshop to hand-dye your own yarn! All supplies provided.
Required time for each participant is 30-60 minutes.
11am-3pm Fibre Art Studio, Anderson Street
Kids Market
Little Paws Agility Shows: 11am, 1pm & 3pm | FREE
The dog-days of summer are back! Check out these speedy little canines as they bob, weave and jump for Canada Day joy.
Kids activities: toy demonstrations & arts & crafts | FREE
Face painting, sand art and balloon twisting | $5 AND UP
10am – 6pm
Kids Market, Cartwright Street, activities outside by the pond
www.kidsmarket.ca
Federation of Canadian Artists | $1 Suggested Donation
Contribute to our Maple Mural Tapestry by decorating your very own Canadian maple leaf. Supplies provided. Plein Air artists also on site.
10:00am- 5:00pm
Enjoy refreshments and gallery tours at 1pm and 3pm
Federation Gallery, east end of Cartwright Street and in Ron Basford Park
Disco Party | FREE
What better way to celebrate Canada Day than to shake your Canadian bacon! They have been discoing for 10 years, come by and wish them happy dancing! All ages, all abilities.
10:30am 1pm 2pm– 5:30pm i.e. creative, Railspur Alley
Tattoos | FREE
Get your Maple Leaf tattoo at the Canada Day Tattoo Centre.
10am – 5pm Between False Creek Community Centre and Arts Umbrella, Cartwright Street
Celebrate 35 Years with Art | FREE
Join Arts Umbrella and Granville Island artists to create your work of art inspired by Granville Island history. Show it off in the Canada Day Parade. Selected work will be installed during Arts Umbrella and Granville Island 35th Anniversary Exhibitions.
10am – 6pm Park between False Creek Community Centre and Arts Umbrella, Cartwright Street
Face Painting | FREE
Have your face painted with funky colours and designs!
10am – 6pm Railspur Alley
Granville Island Buskers | By donation
Witness one-of-a-kind local and international talent in unique outdoor locations. If you enjoy what you see, please be generous.
10am – 8pm See map for locations
Bicycle Spin Art | FREE
An eco friendly kid powered art machine! Sit on the spin art bike, pedal and squirt paint and create a one-of-a-kind work of art to take home.
10am – 4pm outside make, Duranleau Street
Roving Performers | FREE
Mortal Coil’s spectacular stilt horses and daring disco queens are back with their brilliance. Duh Hockey Guys play road hockey with Canada’s young hockey heroes.
11am – 5pm All over Granville Island
Pins and Flags | FREE
Pick up a free flag and pin from many of our Granville Island merchants.
10am – 6pm All over Granville Island
Artisan Market
Enjoy some delicious maple taffy from Maples Sugar Shack or a refreshing drink from Granville Island Tea while you browse our creative and original selection of jewellery, hats, soaps, and more!
9am – 6pm Triangle Square, Johnston Street
SS Master Historic Steam Tug | FREE
Come aboard this historic West Coast vessel and explore a 100 year old steam engine. 9am – 6pm Public Market Docks
Transportation
BEST Bike Valet |FREE
Maximize your time for fun and leave the car behind!
9am – 8pm Ocean Construction, Johnston Street
Sponsored by Ocean Construction
9am – 9pm Tennis Courts at False Creek Community Centre
Sponsored by Granville Island Business & Community Association and False Creek Community Centre
Public Transit – the #50 will bring you to the entrance of the Island
The Aquabus and False Creek Ferries are way more fun than driving.
Translink Information 604-953-3333 or www.translink.bc.ca
False Creek Ferries 604-684-7781 or www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca
Aquabus 604-689-5858 or www.theaquabus.com
