Vancouver, B.C.: The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority will host its annual Port Day on Saturday, August 29, at Canada Place, inviting the community to learn about the maritime industry and its role in moving Canadian trade.
The free, family-friendly event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and features live entertainment, interactive exhibits, maritime demonstrations, career exploration opportunities, and activities for all ages. The event will conclude with a performance by Vancouver alternative rock band Fake Shark, this year’s Port Day headliner.
Event highlights include:
- KTL Transport Stage (North Point): Enjoy a full day of live entertainment overlooking Burrard Inlet. Performances include Aiden Ayers, Mazacote, Mark Woodyard, and Vancouver alternative rock band Fake Shark.
- BC Coast Pilots Maritime Career Zone (inside Canada Place, in Ballrooms A and B): Dreaming of a life at sea or keeping things ship-shape from shore? Explore maritime career opportunities with organizations across Canada’s marine sector, including the BC Coast Pilots who help guide ships safely through British Columbia’s coastal waters.
- BC Maritime Employers Association Waterfront Community Zone (front plaza): Explore interactive exhibitor booths from the maritime community. New this year, attendees will have the opportunity for free, behind-the-scenes bus tours of the port.
- CN Gateway Zone (west promenade): Chart your course down the west promenade of Canada Place to learn more about CN and connect with over 15 interactive exhibitor booths.
- Helijet Flights & Flights Experience (North Point): Stop by the Helijet Flights & Flights Experience to enjoy live music, beautiful waterfront views, and B.C. wine and craft beer flights available for purchase. The flights feature wines from Averill Creek Vineyard and artisan brews from Hornby Island Brewing – all located in destinations where Helijet flies to. While you enjoy your flights, enter the on-site contest for a chance to win a Helijet prize package.
- Explore Zone (inside Canada Place, in Hall A): Fun for all ages, with games, a photo booth, and interactive exhibits from Ocean Wise, Royal Canadian Navy, and more.
- Marine demonstrations sponsored by Fasken and West Coast Reduction (North Point): At 1:00 p.m., Burrard Inlet will come alive with on-water marine demonstrations for a splashy spectacle that can’t be missed!
- Holland America cruise contest: Visit Port Day and enter on-site for a chance to win a seven-day cruise for two from Vancouver to Alaska on Holland America Line. For more information, visit www.canadaplace.ca/portday.
