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Port Day 2026 at Canada Place in Vancouver
Discover Vancouver’s maritime industry at Port Day 2026, a free, family-friendly waterfront celebration taking place at Canada Place on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Presented by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Port Day brings Vancouver’s working waterfront to life with live music, marine demonstrations, interactive exhibits, vessel simulators, maritime career opportunities, family activities, port tours, and entertainment overlooking Burrard Inlet.
Event Details
Event: Port Day 2026
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Canada Place
Address:
999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC
Admission: Free
Event Highlights
- Free family-friendly waterfront event
- Live music and performances
- Headlining performance by Fake Shark
- On-water marine demonstrations
- Maritime Career Zone
- Explore Zone with family activities
- CN Gateway Zone
- Waterfront Community Zone
- Vessel and marine simulators
- 20+ interactive exhibitor booths
- Free behind-the-scenes port bus tours
- Helijet Flights & Flights Experience
- Contests and prizes
- Beautiful Vancouver waterfront and North Shore views
KTL Transport North Point Stage
Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day at Canada Place’s North Point, with spectacular views across Vancouver Harbour and the North Shore mountains.
Stage Schedule
11:00 AM
Event Opening & Indigenous Welcome
11:15 AM
Aiden Ayers
12:10 PM
Mazacote
1:00 PM
On-Water Marine Demonstration
1:20 PM
Mark Woodyard
2:45 PM
Fake Shark
Marine Demonstrations
Head to the waterfront at 1:00 PM to watch Burrard Inlet come alive with an exciting on-water marine demonstration showcasing Vancouver’s maritime industry in action.
Explore Zone
Located indoors in Hall A, the Explore Zone offers interactive activities and experiences for kids and adults.
Highlights include:
- BCIT Marine Campus Simulator
- BC Ferries Engine Inflatable
- Ocean Wise Dome
- Canadian Coast Guard vessel experience
- Virtual sport fishing simulator
- Bouncy castle
- Kids’ Crawling Gym
- Airbrush tattoos
- Giant Jenga
- Giant Connect Four
- Jumbo Battleship
- Celerity Craft
- Fraser River Discovery Centre
- Vancouver Heritage Foundation
- Operation Lifesaver Canada
- Royal Canadian Navy vessel
CN Gateway Zone
Explore the West Promenade and connect with more than 20 organizations representing Vancouver and Canada’s maritime community.
Visitors can meet representatives from organizations involved in shipping, transportation, marine safety, sailing, port operations, museums, search and rescue, and other parts of the maritime sector.
Participating organizations include BC Coast Pilots, CN, Hullo, Seaspan Marine/HaiSea Marine, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue, and more.
Waterfront Community Zone
The BC Maritime Employers Association Waterfront Community Zone takes over the front plaza at Canada Place with interactive exhibits highlighting the organizations and businesses that help keep Vancouver’s waterfront moving.
Visitors can connect with representatives from:
- BC Maritime Employers Association
- DP World
- GCT Global Container Terminals
- Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
New for 2026, attendees can also learn about free behind-the-scenes bus tours of the port.
Maritime Career Zone
Interested in working on the water or building a career in Vancouver’s marine industry?
Visit the BC Coast Pilots Maritime Career Zone in Ballroom A & B to meet organizations representing careers across Canada’s marine sector.
Participating organizations include:
- BC Coast Pilots
- BC Ferries
- BCIT School of Transportation
- Canadian Coast Guard
- Capilano University
- Royal Canadian Navy
- Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
- Western Maritime Institute
- Pacific Pilotage Authority
- Boating BC Association
- Marine industry employers and training organizations
The zone offers an opportunity to discover education, training, and career pathways both at sea and on shore.
Helijet Flights & Flights Experience
Visit the Helijet Flights & Flights Experience Zone at Canada Place North Point for live music and waterfront views.
BC wine and craft beer flights will also be available for purchase for eligible adult attendees, featuring local producers including Averill Creek Vineyard and Hornby Island Brewing.
Visitors can also enter an on-site contest for a chance to win a Helijet prize package.
Why Attend Port Day?
Port Day offers a unique opportunity to discover the people, vessels, technology, careers, and organizations behind one of Canada’s busiest port communities.
From marine demonstrations and vessel simulators to live music and hands-on family activities, the event offers something for all ages while showcasing Vancouver’s connection to the Pacific Ocean and its working waterfront.
Event Information
Event: Port Day 2026
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Canada Place
Address:
999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC
Admission: Free
Presented by: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Official Website: https://www.canadaplace.ca/portday
