Canada Day 2010: Granville Island

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canada Day is coming up in just a few weeks and for many, it’s the official start of summer (since the May long weekend was rained-out around here). I’ll be profiling about half a dozen community events and festivals over the next few days using the tag: Canada Day so that when the series is complete you will be able to find all listings in one location. First up, Canada Day on Granville Island.

PICA Students Cook with Winter Ale

Where
Granville Island, Vancouver [Google Map]

When
July 1, 2010 10:00am – 7:00pm

Activities

  • Free tours of Malaspina Studio
  • The International Pavilion will host MELA! to celebrate cultures from around the world through music, dance, crafts and more.
  • The Kids Market will be providing blank postcards, stamps, and ink allowing patrons to ‘make ‘n take’ postcards.
  • Free street performances throughout the Island
  • Truly Canadian Pancake Breakfast at the Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel (7:30am – 11:00am) $1 from each meal benefits Canuck Place.
  • Parade

  • Bring your bike and decorate it to be a part of the parade (10:00am – 1:00pm)
  • The 11th annual Canada Day parade will start at 1:30pm
  • Free bike valet service will then be offered at Ocean Construction and the False Creek Community Centre
  • Music
    Starting at 12:00pm visit Performance Works, Railspur Alley, Ron Basford Park, Market Stage or the Taproom at Granville Island Brewing for a selection of jazz concerts from the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

    You can find out more on the Granville Island website or by following them on Twitter @Granville_Isle.

    Related posts for Canada Day 2010: Granville Island, Richmond/Steveston, North Vancouver, Canada Place, Whistler, and Surrey. The series will continue this week with more listings.

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    1. stefanieWednesday, June 9th, 2010 — 9:01pm PDT

      Canada Day on Granville Island is amazing! But people: leave your cars at home! As someone who works down there, I can tell you, there is nothing more frustrating than being stuck in one way traffic on the island. Its great fun, but you don’t need a vehicle to enjoy the festivities!

    2. Shireen NabatianTuesday, June 15th, 2010 — 10:13am PDT

      There’s a lot happening on Granville Island all summer long. To find out more about community events and interesting places to visit on Granville Island, visit http://www.granvilleislandworks.com!

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