Canada Together at Canada Place

2023 marks the 37th annual event at Canada Place at the Port of Vancouver, which has historically been the largest Canada Day celebration outside Ottawa. 

Canada Together has been planned collaboratively with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. From programming to the name and theme itself, the details of the day were carefully considered to create a welcoming experience for all people who live in this country.  

Once again, the theme of the event will be “Weaving together the fabric of a nation,” which honours Canada’s diversity and marks the day as one for gathering, celebrating, learning and sharing. Weaving is a common activity across many cultures and is a metaphor for the way the beauty, strength, and wisdom from the past can combine through multiple perspectives to create something meaningful for today and tomorrow.

The gathering will feature a day of festivities, great food, family fun, and performances.  

Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: The outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets. Please note there will be no indoor programming inside Canada Place.

Event highlights

• Performances: Incredible performances from acts including headliners Tegan and Sara, The Fugitives, Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song Dancers), Pat Chessell, Murray Porter, and Tsleil-Waututh Warriors; 
• Kids’ Zone presented by CN (Jack Poole Plaza): Family friendly kids’ activities with Parks Canada, Golf BC, Minimakers and more, plus a fantastic lineup of entertainment including the Rock’N’Beau Dance Party, the annual mascot dance-off, and performances from Vancouver Performing Stars, Mom Bop, and more.; 
• North Point Stage (North Point of Canada Place): Experiment with different instruments at the Instrumental Activity Zoo and enjoy performances by local emerging artists including School of Rock Vancouver, Tayos, Michaela Slinger, and 24 Strings; 
• Citizenship ceremony (North Point of Canada Place): Join us on the North Point at 9:30 a.m. for a Citizenship Ceremony hosted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. Help us welcome 30 new citizens to Canada’s multicultural family and re-affirm your own citizenship; 
• Community Zone (Jack Poole Plaza): Enjoy an array of cultural performances on the Community Stage and admire traditional weaving and carving displays by local artists from the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. 
• Sports Zone presented by The Province: Put your sports skills to the test with our soccer workshops, facilitated by local teams; 
• Food trucks: Experience the tastes of Canada with a variety of food trucks along Canada Place between Howe and Thurlow