The Steveston Salmon Festival, at 74 years strong, is better than ever, with activities extending from Britannia Shipyards to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, and encompassing its traditional home in Steveston Park, for a truly epic Canada Day celebration on July 1st.
Steveston Salmon Festival
Where: Steveston Village, Richmond When: 10:00am to 10:30pm on Canada Day July 1st
54-40
Live Entertainment
With over 80,000 people expected, the festival will feature multiple stages with over 50 performances! 54-40 will be headlining the festival but you can also catch Krystle dos Santos, Urban Myth, Winsome Kind, Moon Coin Show Band, Bend Sinister, and many more artists throughout the day.
Parade
A Canada Day Parade through historic Steveston village kicks off the festival. The Parade marches off at 10:00am sharp from Garry Point Park and winds through the streets of Steveston past the Community Centre to Railway Avenue.
There will also be a Kids Bike Parade. Children interested in entering the bike parade should bring their decorated bikes, trikes and wagons to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery parking lot at the corner of Chatham and 4th Avenue beginning at 8:30am and no later than 9:15am. They will cycle off at 9:30am.
Steveston Salmon Festival Youth Zone
Sammy’s Fun Zone
Sammy’s Fun Zone is an exciting mix of games, face painting, balloon artists, entertainers, and a multitude of excitement for children of all ages. Enjoy family-friendly programming all day on the Family Stage. Find the zone in the main baseball diamond, east of community centre and behind the community police station. Wristbands will be available for purchase at the Sammy’s Fun Zone ticket booth on July 1 for $15 each. Cash and credit card payments will be accepted. Purchase in advance for $10 at the Steveston Community Centre.
Salmon Barbecue
The Steveston Salmon Festival is famous for its salmon barbecue where over 1,200 pounds of wild salmon filets are grilled over open fire pits. Savour Wild Pacific Sockeye Salmon locally processed and expertly barbecued over an alder wood fire and served with salad, bun, and beverage. A must-have treat! $16 per plate. Cash, credit, or debit accepted.
Fireworks
End the night in style! Fireworks start at 10:15pm along the historic Steveston waterfront, presented by Dueck GM.
Three times a week, Randy Scharf climbs into a van and drives crates of food from the Meals on Wheels kitchen to the depot in Vancouver’s Eastside across from Oppenheimer Park. From there, other drivers pick up and then deliver hot, healthy meals to the doors of seniors in need.
Whether it was single moms needing a ride to radiation treatment, seniors awaiting a warm, healthy meal, or youth with different abilities participating in social activities. Kal Tire’s contest entrants drove 566,000 kilometres in the last year alone to help people in need!
Many of the contest nominees are seniors themselves and have been a volunteer driver for more than 10 years—some for more than 35 years—and have collectively logged a distance equivalent to driving from Vancouver to Halifax and back 46 times.
“We were amazed at the stories and efforts of the volunteers who drive to help people in need in Canada,” says Kevin McCarty, senior specialist, Corporate Social Responsibility, Kal Tire.
“They give so much of their time and they’re such a vital part of our communities. We wanted to support them and help make it easier for them to continue doing this important work.”
Three top prizes were awarded:
Trevor West; Edmonton, AB; Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope
Randy Scharf; Richmond, BC; Health & Home Care Society of BC (Meals on Wheels)
Diane Thompson; Dunsford, ON; Community Care Health & Care Network
These three winners each enjoy a prize package for their personal vehicle that includes a new set of tires, a wheel alignment, oil changes for a year, summer and winter wiper blades, a brake replacement and a $500 donation to their volunteer organization.
West, Scharf and Thompson’s stories are featured in a moving but fun video alongside Canada’s social media superstar Brittlestar.
Five runner up prizes were also awarded:
Wendy Ireland; Surrey, BC; The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society
Peter Simpson; Surrey, BC; The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society
Barbara Gray; Calgary, AB; Canadian Cancer Society
George Spence; Kingston, Ontario; Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Joe Hall; Milton, Ontario; Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope
Wendy Ireland is part of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS). She drives patients three or four days per week and she also coordinates up to 50 rides shared among volunteers. “The average person will have to through 25 to 30 treatments and they can’t miss a day—it’s very important—but families just can’t do it all and that’s where we step up. “
These five runner-up winners each enjoy a new set of tires and a wheel alignment for their personal vehicle and a $500 donation to their volunteer organization.
Kal Tire would like to keep the momentum rolling, and hear about a volunteer in your life who deserves some recognition.
I’ll draw one winner at random, from all Facebook entries on July 26, 2019, who will receive an oil change and roadside safety kit to be provided by Kal Tire (value $300).
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What do dumplings, chocolates, bowls, bath bombs and bread have in common? They’re all things that are handmade in Cranbrook! On my latest ZenSeekers expedition, I spent the day at the Cranbrook Farmers Market (and a few other stops in town) to check out what the talented folks in this East Kootenays community are making from scratch. Here are some of my top finds:
Shop Cranbrook
Next door to Soulfood you’ll find Lane & Meadow home decor
Cranbrook Farmers Market
Where: 10th Ave S beside Rotary Park, Cranbrook When: Saturdays June 22 to August 21, 2019 from 9:00am to 1:00pm; Saturdays September 7 to October 12, 2019 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Geri Binder Pottery at the Cranbrook Farmers Market. Photo by Stevie Froese with ZenSeekers.
At the market you can do a mead sampling, grab a cold brew, and shop from ceramic, wool, and knitted items. There’s fresh produce, local meats, and even a jewelry stand where you can get your name twisted into a delicate necklace gem while you wait.
Food trucks are always a big hit and you’ll want to visit Mama’s Dumplings for a taste you can’t get anywhere else! Coco is a master of her craft – she even taught me how to make dumplings during my visit. She brings the taste of Northern China to Cranbrook weekly at the market.
Stay a While
When you’re done your shopping and are ready for a full meal, I highly recommend Soulfood (1017 Baker Street, Cranbrook). I had breakfast for lunch and it was amazing. They also have infused teas and lemonades, and tons of organic, locally-grown, vegan, and other wholesome options.
It’s not just the food menu that will satisfy your cravings, check out the lineup of teas and lemonades at Soulfood in Cranbrook
Shop Anytime
My favourite purchase of the whole trip was my all natural insect repellant from Petra Naturally (2104C 2 St S, Cranbrook). Petra makes everything in-house with the best ingredients so you won’t smell like chemicals when you’re trying to enjoy nature.
Find natural soaps, shampoos, bath bombs, and even a tea room at Petra Naturally
Visit the Cranbrook Tourism Website for any pre-trip research and to connect with the businesses listed in this story, or stop by the in-town visitor centre for more details on the region.
CBC Vancouver is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the CBC Musical Nooners series that showcases local performers and offers free concerts every weekday in July and August.
CBC Musical Nooners 2019 Lineup
Monday to Friday, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, July 5 to August 16, 2019, you can enjoy a free show on the CBC outdoor stage and plaza located at 700 Hamilton St.
Friday, July 5, 2019
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer with Dawn Pemberton
Monday, July 8, 2019 Will’s Jams
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Tariq
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Mazacote
Thursday, July 11, 2019 Rare Americans
Friday, July 12, 2019 TailerHawk
Monday, July 15, 2019 Joe Trio
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 The Lonesome Town Painters
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 One Human Race Afrika Collective
Thursday, July 18, 2019 The Hamiltones
Friday, July 19, 2019 Midnight Shine
Monday, July 22, 2019 Chris Ronald
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Andrew Phelan
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 The Heels
Thursday, July 25, 2019 Jim Byrnes
Friday, July 26, 2019 The Fugitives
Monday, July 29, 2019 RupLoops
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Jenny Banai & Bre McDaniel
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 The Long War
Thursday, August 1, 2019 Desirée Dawson
Friday, August 2, 2019 Cousin Harley
Monday, August 5, 2019 No concert BC Day
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Luke Wallace
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Petunia and The Vipers
Thursday, August 8, 2019 Cannery Row
Friday, August 9, 2019 Mariachi Los Dorados
Monday, August 12, 2019 Qristina & Quinn Bachand Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Katherine Penfold Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Fionn Thursday, August 15, 2019 Roy Forbes Friday, August 16, 2019 Sister Speak
For more information on the CBC Musical Nooners series and CBC in British Columbia follow along on Twitter or with the tag #musicalnooners.
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“Let’s go find some waterfalls,” is a totally reasonable reply to: “What are we going to do today?” when you’re in the Crowsnest Pass area of the Canadian Rockies. I was on assignment with ZenSeekers, and that sounded like a pretty good daily goal to me as we drove across the BC border to Alberta.
Canoeing Chinook Lake – Crowsnest Pass
The key to exploring a new area is to a) check out the local fly shop or café and ask around for some ideas and b) book a tour with someone who knows the area inside and out. With ZenSeekers, I did both. The crew met up with Susan Douglas-Murray from the Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop (in Coleman), then Jessica from Stone’s Throw Cafe (in Blairmore) and Heather Davis from Uplift Adventures. Here are three things I learned about exploring the Crowsnest Pass area through fishing, hiking, and paddling.
Fly Fishing in Crowsnest Pass
Aside from learning how to cast properly, which is a complete skill set on its own, Susan taught me to look for bubbles in the stream. This is where insects are most abundant on the river so chances are that’s where the fish are looking too. In the Crowsnest River you can catch Rainbow Trout or the elusive and indigenous Cutthroat Trout. Susan’s biggest tip? Head out on a guided adventure with her team, they know ALL the best spots!
Taking a Hike
The Miner’s Path has a lot of history, and some great scenery. It’s just 1.6km long (with 59m elevation gain) so it’s nice for a stroll with the family, complete with waterfall at the end. If you want know all the rich mining and geological history of the area while you roam, Heather’s your go-to! She offers guided hikes, photo and culinary experiences.
Paddling in Crowsnest Pass
Even though you’re in the middle of a massive mountain range, there are plenty of lakes and rivers for water adventures. My new favourite camping spot has got to be at Chinook Lake (thanks to Jessica and Heather for sharing this gem). The campsites are right along the glassy emerald water and the lake is surrounded by towering mountains that offer epic views – and photo ops. Go for a paddle in a canoe or kayak to get full experience.
