Variety the Children’s Charity – Boat for Hope

On Saturday, June 14 2025, Granville Island will operate as Boat for Hope’s principal mid‑route hub, greeting a flotilla of more than 400 children with complex health needs as their pirate boats sail past. A live MC keeps the storyline moving, volunteers at a themed activity station hand out “treasure,” and the event’s showcase raffle package is on display for the public. This stop connects several False Creek checkpoints, giving island guests a joyful glimpse of carefree kids while adding festival‑style energy to the waterfront. Proceeds and awareness generated here help Variety – The Children’s Charity fund vital equipment, therapies and support services for B.C. families year‑round.