Port Day is back again at Canada Place! Chart your courses for Vancouver as this beloved annual event arrives on the horizon, offering a free, family-friendly day in the sunshine. Get ready for local maritime celebrations and tons of things to do.
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Port Day at Canada Place
Presented by Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Port Day is a chance to celebrate Vancouver’s maritime industry. From live music to performances, interactive exhibits and vessel simulators, there’s tons of exciting things to check out at the festival.
Event Highlights
- KTL Transport North Point Stage, featuring headliner Fake Shar.
- BC Coast Pilots Maritime Career Zone, the perfect place for deckhand dreamers or shore-side strategists to find their career.
- Explore Zone, offering up bouncy castle fun and a chance to explore Ocean Wise’s Sea Dome.
- BC Maritime Employers Association Waterfront Community Zone, where you can find interactive exhibitor booths. Some exhibitors include BC Maritime Employers Association, DP World Vancouver, and GCT Terminals Canada.
- CN Gateway Zone, with interactive activations from the maritime community.
- Helijet Flights & Flights Experience, a great place to relax with a beverage flight and take in the sights. While you’re there, you can also enter the on-site contest for a chance to win a Helijet prize package.
- Marine Demonstrations sponsored by Fasken and West Coast Reduction. At 1:00 p.m., the Burrard Inlet will come alive with on-water marine demonstrations.
- Win a cruise, courtesy of Holland America Line: Enter the on-site contest for a chance to win a 7-day cruise for two from Vancouver to Alaska on Holland America Line.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Date: August 29, 2026
📍 Location: Canada Place
🎟️ More Info: Port Day at Canada Place
