Canada Day 2010 - ACTIVITIES

False Creek Ferries Ballet | FREE
They may be little boats, but they put on a big show! Watch an aquatic
ballet consisting of False Creek Ferry boats sailing gracefully across
False Creek.
8am – 8:30am False Creek

Artists in Action – Federation Gallery | FREE
Artists are in action at the Federation Gallery! Come visit our guest artists
on site while you browse the vibrant summer show representing some of
our most recognized Federation of Canadian Artists.
10am – 6pm

 Glass Making Workshops | $35 per person
Join the artists on Canada Day and make your very own glass flower! Just
purchase a ticket at the front counter, you’ll be given a time slot (approx.
20 min.), and then you can make magic happen! Ages 14 and up, those
under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, details available in store.
10am – 6pm New Small and Sterling Studio Glass, Old Bridge Street

False Creek Community Centre | FREE
Looking for fun for the whole family? Check out the False Creek
Community Centre, and you’ll find what you’re looking for! From carnival
games to children’s entertainers to a BBQ fundraiser hosted by the youth
program; this bunch of events is a family must-see!
10am – 6pm False Creek Community Centre, Cartwright Street

Craft Association of BC Workshops | FREE
You don’t have to be a professional artist to enjoy this event, but you might
have to be a bit crafty to find a good spot in the crowd! A wide array of
crafts will be showcased including stained glass windows, paper marbling,
polymer clay sculpture and even some hands-on basket weaving.
10am - 6pm Crafthouse, Cartwright Street

Kids Market & Patriotic Pooches | FREE
If you visit the Kids Market on Canada Day, there will be plenty of ways to
celebrate the People and Pets of Canada. Learn to foster or adopt orphaned
kittens with the help of VOKRA, Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue.
10am – 6pm Kids Market, Cartwright Street

KVOS TV On Scene | FREE
Stop by to see KVOS TV’s On Scene crews for face painting and
exciting contests.
10am – 4pm False Creek Community Centre, Cartwright Street

Tattoos | FREE
Don’t worry, they aren’t permanent! Get a Maple Leaf tattoo at our
Canada Day Tattoo Centre.
10am – 6pm Canada Day Tattoo Centre
(by False Creek Community Centre)

Face painting | FREE
Come out and have your face painted with funky colours and designs!
Find us in Railspur Alley opposite the Agro Café.
10am – 6pm Railspur Alley

Granville Island Buskers | By donation
Witness one-of-a-kind local and international talent in unique outdoor
locations on Granville Island. Fire-jugglers, singer-songwriters,
magicians, and instrumentalists of all kinds are but a taste of the myriad
performances you can expect. If you enjoy what you see and hear,
please be generous – these artists rely on your contributions.
10am – 8pm See map for locations.

Make ‘n Take Postcards| FREE
Impress yourself and everyone around you with your very own postcard!
I’m Impressed will be providing blank postcards, stamps, and ink, all you
have to provide is the creativity! Whether you mail it to a special someone
or keep it as a Canada Day souvenir is up to you!
10am – 2pm I’m Impressed, Kids Market

Malaspina Studio Tours| FREE
Visit the Malaspina Printmakers Gallery and get ready to be stunned by the great Canadian talent that hangs on their walls! Studio tours will be taking place all day so you can learn about the artists while you admire their art.
10am – 5pm

MELA! Festivals & Granville Island present International Pavilion
Join Mela! to celebrate cultures from around the world! Visitors, get ready to be transported into a lively bazaar filled with music, dance, arts, crafts and of course, mouth-watering food!
For performance times and information go to www.melafestivals.ca
11am - 8 pm  Under the Crane (east of Emily Carr University of Art and Design)

Textile Demonstrations| FREE
Visit Textile Context and witness the magic of textile surface design
techniques, including block printing and itajime (fold and dye).
11am, 1pm, & 3pm Textile Context, Old Bridge Street
(weather permitting)

Roving Performers | FREE
Granville Island’s wildly popular nine-foot tall Captain Canada and
Duh Hockey Guys are back to bring out the cool and quintessential Canadian in us all. Mortal Coil’s stilt horses win the prize for most original and beautiful alternative transportation! Anything can happen on Granville Island so watch out for larger-than-life characters that entertain the child within.
10:30 am – 6pm All over Granville Island.

Pins and Flags | FREE
Pick up a free flag or pin from many of our Granville Island merchants.
10am – 6pm All over Granville Island