Canada Fest at Canada Place
On August 4, CanadaFest at Canada Place presents the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Canada.
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CanadaFest at Canada Place
Free! August 4 at Canada Place
We love celebrating our country and everything about it that makes it the best place on earth! CanadaFest at Canada Place will be showcasing the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Canada through music, food and performances along with a celebration to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
This free community event will take place from 11am to 7pm on Saturday August 4, 2012 at Canada Place’s Front Plaza, The Canadian Trail along the West Promenade, and the North Point. Highlights include Canadian inspired cuisine such as Cabane a Sucre and Poutine.
Feature Acts Include:
- Ali Milner, Cover Me Canada Finalist
- Oyster Shucking Demonstration with 2012 World Champ 'Oyster Bob' Skinner & former Canadian Champ Ian Peck
- Nearly Neale's Canadian A, a tribute to Canada's best artists
- Alouest, celebrating our Acadian Francophone community
- Git Hayetsk, celebrating First Nations community
Meet the Queen (impersonator)!
In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, join us for afternoon tea, take your photo in the "Queen-A-Gram" Booth, and enter to win a trip to Victoria! Save the date and make sure to come down and celebrate Canada on the Vancouver Waterfront!
Event Day Schedule
- Free face painting and balloon twisting on the North Point”
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Roaming entertainment from the French Canadian Voyageurs along The Canadian Trail”
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Get your free maple taffy at the traditional Cabane a Sucre on The Canadian Trail”
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Visit with Queen Elizabeth II impersonator in the Plaza”
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Join us for Tea & Cake at 1:45pm in the Plaza”
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11-11:45
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The Ken McCoy Band – Country Western Group
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12-12:45
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Git Hayetsk – First Nations Dance Group
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1-1:45
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Diamond Jubilee Medal Ceremony – Jack Gin Foundation. Outstanding Canadians presented honourary Diamond Jubilee Medals by Senator Larry Campbell
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2-2:45
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The Fab Fourever – The Beatles Cover Band
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3-3:45
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Canadian A – A tribute to Canada’s Best Artists
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4:05-4:40
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Ali Milner – Cover Me Canada Finalist
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5:00-5:30
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Oyster Shucking Demonstration - Featuring 2012 World Champion Oyster Shucker ‘Oyster Bob’ Skinner
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5:50-6:30
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Alouest – Francophone Acadian Group
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Mahony & Sons Public House, De Dutch.
| 11-11:45 |
Ken McCoy Band with Line Dancing Demo – A little Country Western |
| 12-12:45 |
Git Hayetsk – Representing our First Nations community |
| 1-1:45 |
Diamond Jubilee Medal Ceremony – Jack Gin Foundation. Witness outstanding Canadians be presented honourary Diamond Jubilee Medals |
| 2-2:45 |
The Fab Fourever – Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee |
| 3-3:45 |
Canadian A – A tribute to Canada’s Best Artists |
| 4-4:45 |
Ali Milner – Cover Me Canada Finalist |
| 5-5:30 |
Oyster Shucking Demo - Featuring 2012 World Champion Oyster Shucker ‘Oyster Bob’ Skinner |
| 5:45-6:30 |
Alouest – Francophone Acadian Group |
| 11-11:45 |
Ken McCoy Band with Line Dancing Demo – A little Country Western |
| 12-12:45 |
Git Hayetsk – Representing our First Nations community |
| 1-1:45 |
Diamond Jubilee Medal Ceremony – Jack Gin Foundation. Witness outstanding Canadians be presented honourary Diamond Jubilee Medals |
| 2-2:45 |
The Fab Fourever – Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee |
| 3-3:45 |
Canadian A – A tribute to Canada’s Best Artists |
| 4-4:45 |
Ali Milner – Cover Me Canada Finalist |
| 5-5:30 |
Oyster Shucking Demo - Featuring 2012 World Champion Oyster Shucker ‘Oyster Bob’ Skinner |
| 5:45-6:30 |
Alouest – Francophone Acadian Group |