The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority invites the community to its fourth annual Canada Together celebration at Canada Place on July 1. As one of the largest Canada Day events outside of Ottawa, this marks 39 years of festivities at the iconic Vancouver waterfront venue. The free, family-friendly event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and features a lineup of live performances, cultural activities, and community programming—including a meaningful citizenship ceremony welcoming 40 new Canadians. Juno Award-winning local legends Dear Rouge are set to close out the event as the main stage headliners.
Canada Together is planned in collaboration with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, guided by the theme “weaving together the fabric of a nation.” The event is intended to honour Canada’s diversity and sets an intention for the day to gather, celebrate, learn and share.
At 11:00 a.m., zones and exhibits—including the main stage—will open with entertainment and activities for everyone to enjoy. The event site covers five city blocks, including both outdoor and indoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets.
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: The indoor and outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets.
Event highlights
- Main Stage sponsored by Downtown Van (in front of Canada Place): The main stage will feature incredible performances from acts, including Dear Rouge, Hotel Mira, Sadé Awele, Alex Wells and more.
• Kids’ Zone sponsored by CN (Jack Poole Plaza): Family-friendly entertainers and activities, including stage host Ira Peddle, Canada Day Drumming, Boogaloo Academy Dancers, Science World, Indigenous Storytellers, School of Rock and the crowd-pleasing annual mascot dance-off.
• Port Community Zone sponsored by Chamber of Shipping, CPKC and Vancouver Terminal Elevator Association (inside the ballrooms at Canada Place): Opening at 11:30 a.m., learn about how the Port of Vancouver and its supply chain partners help deliver Canadian grain to communities around the world. The zone will feature displays, fun activities, a speaker series, and more.
• Indigenous Marketplace sponsored by Destination Vancouver and Indigenous Tourism BC (inside Canada Place lobby): New in 2025, peruse Indigenous artisan booths for local, handmade products such as jewelry, art, home décor, and more!
• Summer Sips sponsored by Stanley Park Brewing (North Point of Canada Place): Sit back, relax and take in the beautiful view of the North Shore mountains while enjoying tasty food and drinks by Stanley Park Brewing.
• Citizenship ceremony (inside the ballrooms at Canada Place): At 9:30 a.m., Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will host a citizenship ceremony where 40 new citizens will be welcomed into Canada’s multicultural family.
• Indigenous displays: Learn about Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations by speaking with traditional weavers and carvers and learn some hən̓ q̓ əmin̓ əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim words through colouring activities.
• Food trucks: Sweet or savoury, there’s something for everyone. Guests can enjoy a variety of food trucks along Canada Place between Burrard and Thurlow.
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