Canada Day 2010

Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 8:00am - 11:00pm
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Canada Day

Granville Island is bursting at the seams with culturally diverse national pride. Around every corner you’ll find entertainment, artwork and food that allows you to wrap yourself in the flag and embrace the rich tapestry of our multicultural nation.

COMPLETE PROGRAM:

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Just some of our features include:

 

Activities      Food     Transportation    Sales and Specials

 

11th Annual Canada Day Parade | FREE
1:30pm – 2pm Starting at Ocean Construction and ending at Ron Basford Park.

Official Canada Day Ceremony | FREE

2pm – 2:30pm Ron Basford Park, Johnston Street

Jazz on Canada Day courtesy of CMHC – Granville Island
and the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival

B:C:Clettes Revolution! | FREE
The B:C:Clettes are an all-women bicycle-inspired performance/ dance group: inspirational - and ridiculously fun - for all ages.
1pm Under the Bridge (see map)

Bicycle Decorating Workshop on Granville Island  | FREE

Join community bike artist and performer RedSara and add some colour and sparkle to your wheels! Bikes, trikes, trail-a-bikes, trailers, and helmets are all great for decorating. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies provided or bring your favorite materials.
10 am - 1 pm at the parking lot Under the Bridge

Community Painting Workshop: Bike Art | FREE

Add spokes of colour to our giant bike paintings using paint made right here on Granville Island! A free hands–on activity for all ages. Bike art will be displayed throughout the summer at our new tenant bike lock in the new parking garage across from the Creekhouse.
Sponsored by Kroma Artist Acrylics and Arts Club Theatre
10 am – 6 pm Picnic Pavilion

BEST Bike Valet | FREE
Come to Granville Island by bike and lock it up for free in one of our secure locations:

GIBCA bike lock up at Ocean Construction
9am – 7pm Ocean Construction , Johnston Street
Sponsored by the GIBCA and Ocean Construction

Sports Court bike lock up at False Creek Community Centre
9am – 9pm Sports Court at False Creek Community Centre
Sponsored by Granville Island and False Creek Community Centre

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