2022 marks the 36th annual event at Canada Place at the Port of Vancouver, which has historically been the largest Canada Day celebration outside Ottawa. This year also marks the beginning of a new direction for the event.
Now named Canada Together, the event 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.
The theme this year is “Weaving together the fabric of a nation,” chosen to honour Canada’s diversity and set an intention for the day to gather, celebrate, learn, and share. 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.
Event highlights
- Performances: Incredible performances from acts including headliner Johnny Reid, The Boom Booms, Omega Mighty, Bitterly Divine, Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack), Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song Dancers) with the West Vancouver Youth Orchestra, and Carsen Gray.
- A special message from Chief Dr. Robert Joseph on behalf of Reconciliation Canada.
- World Zone (North Point of Canada Place): A gathering of performances, exhibits, and demonstrations from different cultures around the world. Featuring performances from Aché Brasil and Lazy Syrup Orchestra with Ashleigh Ball.
- Kids’ Zone (Jack Poole Plaza): Family-friendly kids’ entertainers and activities, including the Rock N’ Beau Dance Party, the annual mascot dance-off, and performances from Mom Bop, Will’s Jams, and more.
- Canadian Forces Zone (Harbour Green Park): Incredible displays and interactive exhibits that recognize Canada’s Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Food trucks: Experience the multi-cultural tastes of Canada with a variety of food trucks along Canada Place Wa
