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\"Canada-Day\"<\/a>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\u2019s fresh with every new day.<\/p>\n

To our favourite place in our favourite country \u2013 Happy Birthday, Granville Island! Happy Birthday, Canada!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

FEATURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

15th Annual Canada Day Parade | FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate the launch of Granville Island\u2019s 35th<\/sup> Anniversary with art, dance, music and spectacle. Get ready to cheer! See map for parade route.<\/p>\n

1:30pm \u2013 2pm Starting at Ocean Construction and ending at Ron Basford Park.<\/p>\n

Official Canada Day Ceremony |<\/strong> FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Show Canada some love! Join The Bat, The Bee &The Butterfly<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n

2pm \u2013 2:30pm Ron Basford Park, Johnston Street<\/p>\n

My Granville Island: Celebrating 35 Years <\/strong>| FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Waterfront Theatre, 11am \u2013 7pm<\/p>\n

Family Pavilion<\/strong>| FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 am \u2013 5pm, Picnic Pavilion\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bicycle Decorating Workshop & Parade<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.
\n10 am – 1 pm<\/p>\n

Willy Blizzard Band<\/strong><\/p>\n

2pm \u2013 3pm<\/p>\n

A truly Canadian folk and country musical experience.\u00a0 Celebrate the iconic acoustic roots music that defines Canada.<\/p>\n

www.willyblizzard.com<\/p>\n

All Over the Map Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>4pm – 4:45pm<\/p>\n

Caudillos del Sur Mexican and Mariachi Los Dorados present traditional Mexican dance and musical traditions. Check out New Works\u2019 All Over the Map<\/em><\/strong> summer concerts at www.newworks.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

MELA! Festivals International Pavilion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always a popular feature of Canada Day! A Lively bazaar, music, dance and mouth-watering food from around the world.<\/p>\n

For performance schedule go to www.melafestivals.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

11am \u2013 7pm Under the Crane (east of Emily Carr University of Art and Design)<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

Food<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lobster Man Cookout <\/strong><\/p>\n

Come enjoy freshly boiled Lobster<\/p>\n

8am -4pm, The Lobster Man, Mast Tower Road<\/p>\n

Lobster Festival | $30 <\/strong><\/p>\n

1 lb Nova Scotia lobster, potato salad & corn on the cob cooked on our outdoor patio!<\/p>\n

11am \u2013 closing (or until quantities last). Bridges Restaurant, Duranleau St.<\/p>\n

www.bridgesrestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Lee\u2019s Donuts <\/strong><\/p>\n

Special Canada Day donut! Come and see what creation the chefs at Lee\u2019s have dreamed up this year.<\/p>\n

9am \u2013 7pm Lee\u2019s Donuts, Public Market<\/p>\n

Activities<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mini Glass-Making Workshops \u2013 $35 per person<\/strong><\/p>\n

Glassblowing for beginners!\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

10am \u2013 6pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New Small and Sterling Glass Studio, Old Bridge Street\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

False Creek Community Centre Canada Day Celebration | <\/strong>FREE <\/strong><\/p>\n

A carnival-like day of festivities including games, crafts, and food. New this year is a<\/p>\n

family concert with Fanny and Earth Wizards, noon, Sutcliffe Park<\/p>\n

False Creek Community Centre, Cartwright Street<\/p>\n

11:00am-3:00pm.<\/p>\n

www.falsecreekcc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Fun on the Water! <\/strong>| <\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Granville Island\u2019s Water Park<\/p>\n

Still the best way to cool down on a hot Canada Day<\/p>\n

10:00am \u2013 6:00pm<\/p>\n

Mini Olympic Canoe Demo\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

False Creek Racing Canoe Club<\/p>\n

11:00am- 3:00pm Alder Bay, Cartwright Street<\/p>\n

www.fcrcc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ocean Kayak Demos.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friendly professionals can help you with your first paddling experience in Alder Bay.<\/p>\n

False Creek Community Centre<\/p>\n

11:00am- 3:00pm Alder Bay, Cartwright Street<\/p>\n

www.falsecreekcc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Dye Your Own Yarn! <\/strong>| $16 per skein of yarn <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mini drop-in workshop to hand-dye your own yarn! All supplies provided.
\nRequired time for each participant is 30-60 minutes.<\/p>\n

11am-3pm Fibre Art Studio, Anderson Street<\/p>\n

Kids Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

Little Paws Agility Shows: 11am, 1pm & 3pm | <\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The dog-days of summer are back! Check out these speedy little canines as they bob, weave and jump for Canada Day joy.<\/p>\n

Kids activities: toy demonstrations & arts & crafts | FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Face painting, sand art and balloon twisting | <\/strong>$5 AND UP<\/strong><\/p>\n

10am \u2013 6pm<\/p>\n

Kids Market, Cartwright Street, activities outside by the pond<\/p>\n

www.kidsmarket.ca<\/p>\n

Federation of Canadian Artists <\/strong>|<\/strong> $1 Suggested Donation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contribute to our Maple Mural Tapestry by decorating your very own Canadian maple leaf. Supplies provided. Plein Air artists also on site.<\/p>\n

10:00am- 5:00pm<\/p>\n

Enjoy refreshments and gallery tours at 1pm and 3pm<\/p>\n

Federation Gallery, east end of Cartwright Street and in Ron Basford Park<\/p>\n

www.artists.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Disco Party <\/strong>| <\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

10:30am 1pm 2pm\u2013 5:30pm\u00a0\u00a0 i.e. creative, Railspur Alley<\/p>\n

Tattoos <\/strong>| <\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get your Maple Leaf tattoo at the Canada Day Tattoo Centre.<\/p>\n

10am \u2013 5pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Between False Creek Community Centre and Arts Umbrella, Cartwright Street<\/p>\n

Celebrate 35 Years with Art <\/strong>| <\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/sup> Anniversary Exhibitions.<\/p>\n

10am \u2013 6pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Park between False Creek Community Centre and Arts Umbrella, Cartwright Street<\/p>\n

Face Painting <\/strong>| <\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have your face painted with funky colours and designs!<\/p>\n

10am \u2013 6pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Railspur Alley<\/p>\n

Granville Island Buskers <\/strong>| <\/strong>By donation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Witness one-of-a-kind local and international talent in unique outdoor locations. If you enjoy what you see, please be generous.<\/p>\n

10am \u2013 8pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 See map for locations<\/p>\n

Bicycle Spin Art | <\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

10am \u2013 4pm\u00a0 outside make, Duranleau Street<\/p>\n

Roving Performers <\/strong>| <\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mortal Coil\u2019s spectacular stilt horses and daring disco queens are back with their brilliance. \u00a0Duh Hockey Guys play road hockey with Canada\u2019s young hockey heroes.<\/p>\n

11am \u2013 5pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All over Granville Island<\/p>\n

Pins and Flags | FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pick up a free flag and pin from many of our Granville Island merchants.<\/p>\n

10am \u2013 6pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All over Granville Island<\/p>\n

Artisan Market <\/strong><\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

9am \u2013 6pm Triangle Square, Johnston Street<\/p>\n

SS Master Historic Steam Tug<\/strong> | <\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come aboard this historic West Coast vessel and explore a 100 year old steam engine. 9am \u2013 6pm Public Market Docks<\/p>\n

Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n

BEST Bike Valet <\/strong>|<\/strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maximize your time for fun and leave the car behind!<\/p>\n

9am \u2013 8pm Ocean Construction, Johnston Street<\/p>\n

Sponsored by Ocean Construction<\/p>\n

9am \u2013 9pm Tennis Courts at False Creek Community Centre<\/p>\n

Sponsored by Granville Island Business & Community Association and False Creek Community Centre<\/p>\n

Public Transit \u2013 the #50 will bring you to the entrance of the Island<\/p>\n

The Aquabus and False Creek Ferries are way more fun than driving.<\/p>\n

Translink Information 604-953-3333 or www.translink.bc.ca<\/p>\n

False Creek Ferries 604-684-7781 or www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca<\/p>\n

Aquabus 604-689-5858 or www.theaquabus.com<\/p>\n

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