8AM Watch Party gates open with group A matches at 9AM, 1PM and 5PM on the giant screen.
8:30AM False Creek Ferries annual Canada Day water ballet. View this charming, west coast tradition from around the False Creek waterfront and off the Granville Island Ferry Dock before heading into the Public Market, all decked out for Canada Day. All Public Market coffee shops open between 7:30 and 8AM.
12PM -12:50PM Join us for the Canada Day ceremony in the Watch Party zone, hosted by Khelsilem Tl’aḵwasiḵ̓an Sxwchálten & Zara Durrani, which includes welcome speeches by dignitaries, the Canadian anthem performed by Granville Island busker Shawn Bullshields and a giant cake cutting, baked by Granville Island Hotel’s pastry chef (while portions last). Island wide décor and programming include live music, free Vancouver International Jazz Festival performances, live artisan displays, a lobster boil, and merchant activities with Canada flags for everyone. For the kids, there will be free facepainting on site and the Waterpark will be open from 10 AM – 7 PM, with the Kids Market offering special programming all day.
Food and beverage options are in the dozens, including the Lobster Man’s annual Lobster & Corn Cob boil (reserve your Lobster in advance to avoid sell-outs.) Stay into the evening on one of the great waterfront patios across the Island, take in delicious food and drinks from 11 restaurants and bars open late on site, or make it an outdoor picnic with charcuterie from the Public Market with a crisp bottle of wine from Liberty Wine Merchants (“Open Consumption” permitted) and take in a Jazz Festival performance.
Getting there
The free Granville Island Bike Valet (May 16 – Oct 4) will be open extended hours welcoming bikes, e-bikes, scooters, bike trailers and strollers in a secure, no lock required enclosure. Shared transportation options include multiple Mobi Bike and Lime Scooter stations and dedicated and complimentary car share parking. TransLink has announced increased service on the #50 Waterfront-False Creek, stopping at the mouth of Granville Island, and both False Creek Ferries and Aquabus have extended hours and sailings throughout the summer. Across the water, close to the False Creek Ferries Yaletown dock, the City of Vancouver and Yaletown BIA have added a tour bus zone throughout the 6-week World Cup activities for quick, car free access to both sides of False Creek.
Summer Hours in the Public Market
June 4 – September 7
Monday – Wednesday 9am – 6pm
Thursday – Sunday + Stat Holidays 9am – 7pm
