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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Canada Day in Granville Island









Canada day:Canada Day on Granville Island

Almost all of the festivities at Canada Day on Granville Island are free, there are free jazz concerts. Ferries Ballet. South Asian festival, art exhibits, disco party in Railspur Alley, and multiple kids' activities. But there is one that isn't (which is absolutely worth the $8-per-person price tag). there is Canada Pancake Breakfast (7am-10am) a Granville Island tradition that includes hot cakes, maple syrup and Canadian bacon, all the money will be going to Children's Hospice.



Canada day - Fireworks


Fireworks


Place 
BARGE ONE: COAL HARBOUR
viewing location
• Coal Harbour Seawall
• Harbour Green Park
• Coal Harbour residences
• Stanley Park Seawall, East Side
• Harbour View Park in North Vancouver
• Lonsdale Quay, The Pier & Waterfront Park

BARGE TWO: DUNDARAVE

viewing location
• West Vancouver Seawall, from Ambleside to Dundarave
• Stanley Park Seawall, West Side
• Kitsilano, Jericho and the UBC area
• West Vancouver homes with sightlines to the water
(Can be seen frown downtown, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Vancouver's west side)
Firework are not viewable from English bay

Date 
July 1st 2012 

Time 
From 10:30pm to 11pm

Fee
For free
But if you want to save your spot in a reserved area with unobstructed views of the Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks and easy access to washrooms, you can buy a ticket.

Tickets: $10, kids 12 & under (accompanied by an adult): FREE! (ticketmaster.ca)

What 
The purpose of this event is to commemorate municipal and federal holidays with fireworks in a safe environment. 


Steveston Salmon Festival



Steveston Salmon Festival

  

1. The orgin
It’s made to celebrate Canada’s birth day and the rich heritage of our community in 1945. The people in Steveston have come every year to celebrate them.

2. When
It will be held on Sunday, July 1st.
The main ceremony will open from noon, but we can see many kind of parades from 6:30am.
The biggest Canada Day Parade will start at 10am.

3. Where
It will be held in Steveston, Richmond, BC, Canada.
- Parking by donation is available at Homma Elementary School, 5100 Brunswick Drive.
- Free parking and riding shuttle buses are available at the old Steveston Secondary site, 10440 No. 2 Road and the City Works Yard, 5599 Lynas Lane.
- Parking for $5 is available on the north field of Steveston Park at the south end of Fentiman Place.

4. What
You can see many kind of attractions.
-Japanese Cultural Show
-Craft Fair
-Martial Arts Demonstrations
-Youth Rock Fest

You also see many kind of parades.
-floats
-marching bands
-celebrities
-politicians
-community groups
-vintage vehicle

You can eat salmon!!
Over 1200 pounds of wild salmon will be pan-grilled.
-$15 per plate, cash only.


http://www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca/index.html


Canada Day Parade

Canada Day Parade

Free Canada Day Events Vancouver


Time: 7:00pm
Date: Sunday, July 1, 2012
Location: Start at Georgia & Broughton St and finish at Burrard Street & West Hastings

What: This is free community event. Many people visit every year. We can show lively parade downtown.

2011 Canada Day Parade Maphttp://www.canadaday.canadaplace.ca/Event_Info/Canada_Day_Parade