Canada Day 2025 at The Shipyards in North Vancouver – Celebrate July 1 in North Shore

📍 Location: The Shipyards & Shipbuilders' Square, North Vancouver, BC
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Beer Garden until 7:00 PM)
🎟 Admission: Free and family-friendly
🔗 More Information & Full Schedule

Celebrate Canada Day 2025 at The Shipyards in North Vancouver

Join the community for a vibrant, family-friendly Canada Day celebration at The Shipyards on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, presented by the Rotary Club of Lions Gate North Vancouver. From 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the waterfront will come alive with live music, community exhibits, fun for kids, food trucks, and interactive activities for all ages.

The event is free to attend, with live entertainment on the Main Stage at Shipbuilders’ Square, cultural showcases, and maritime magic from the Royal Canadian Navy.

🎤 Live Entertainment Schedule – Main Stage

• 11:00 AM – Opening Ceremony with The JP Fell Pipe Band

• 12:00 PM – Mostly Marley (Reggae vibes)

• 1:00 PM – Amir Raad & DJ FWM

• 2:00 PM – Melanie Dekker (Folk-Pop Singer-Songwriter)

• 3:00 PM – Dino and the Sound of Soul

• 3:30 PM – The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy

• 4:00 PM – Showstoppers Vancouver

• 4:30 PM – The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy (Encore performance)

🎪 Activities Happening All Day

Enjoy a full day of interactive experiences and cultural programming:

• 🧸 Children’s Play Area – Pipe Shop (from 12:00 PM)

• 🎨 Young Artists in Action – Near the Mega Bench (east side of Polygon Gallery)

• 🏛️ Community Exhibits – Wallace Mews (from 11:00 AM)

• 🚢 Royal Canadian Navy Tours – Burrard Dry Dock & St. Roch Pier

• 🌊 Seaspan Water Cannon Show – Spectacular harbour display

• 🌭 Food Trucks – Delicious eats at Wallace Mews

• 🍺 Beer Garden by Beere Brewery – Cates Deck (12:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• 🌳 Bring a Picnic Lunch – Enjoy scenic views with family and friends

• 💦 Splash Park – Cool off and play!

Plan Your Visit

🎉 This Canada Day event offers something for everyone — from live bands and cultural showcases to children’s zones and local food experiences — all set against the stunning waterfront of North Vancouver.

With free parking options nearby and the Seabus terminal just steps away, it’s easy to join the celebration in the heart of the North Shore.

📸 Don’t forget to bring your camera for photo ops with Navy ships, water cannon displays, and live performances.

🔗 Learn more and see the full map at rotarylionsgate.com/canada-day
🔗 Explore more Canada Day celebrations across Metro Vancouver at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events