How will you celebrate Canada's sesquicentennial? Here's a collection of our articles related to Canada's 150th anniversary, including what's going on in Vancouver on Canada Day 2017 (July 1).

LifeStyle Features

The 15 biggest Canada Day events around Metro Vancouver

Jun 28

From silent dance parties to cannabis fetes, here are the best shindigs around town celebrating our nation's sesquicentennial.

Arts Choices

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra raises Ancestral Voices for Canada Day

Jun 28

Bramwell Tovey has written a cycle of songs exploring First Nations themes.

News Features

New book suggests Canada is at political crossroads on 150th anniversary of Confederation

Jun 27

Are we in a second Gilded Age? This case is argued by two of the more than 40 intellectuals who contributed to a new book published by UBC's Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies.

Arts Notes

Canada150 celebrations are already underway at Canada Place in lead-up to July 1

Jun 23

An ongoing light show at night, a francophone festival, and a celebration of multiculturalism are all on tap in coming days.

Music Notes

Free outdoor jazz concerts planned for Yaletown in celebration of Canada's sesquicentennial

Jun 15

Each day in the concert series will follow a subgenre, such as New Orleans jazz, modern jazz, swing-era traditional jazz.

Cannabis

Vancouver's Cannabis Day 2017 celebration will be held in Thornton Park

Jun 15

The Cannabis Culture Five will be back in court on June 26 and, hopefully for their fans, at the annual marijuana celebration in Vancouver on July 1.

News Features

National Aboriginal Day 2017: Ginger Gosnell-Myers works to build a City of Reconciliation

Jun 14

Her passion for fostering indigenous causes is driven by her traditional upbringing on the northwest coast as well as her early experiences in urban centres.

Music

Camaro '67 and Leisure Club to headline Canada Day Cook Out

Jun 7

The outdoor party will feature musical acts such as Camaro '67, Leisure Club, Gang Signs, Supermoon, Jessicka, and Jody Glenham and the Dreamers.

Beer Notes

Steam Whistle partners with Hudson's Bay for limited-edition Canada 150+ barware collection

Jun 5

The celebratory line includes bottle openers, coolers, and coasters adorned with Hudson's Bay's iconic stripes.

Arts Notes

Government of Canada to provide $1,606,643 for Canada 150 activities in B.C.

Jun 2

The funding will support 23 new community projects in celebration of the country’s big birthday.

Food Notes

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is offering a very Canadian afternoon tea set

May 30

Menu items include berry scones served in wooden boats and paddles, and beaver tails.

Life

Canada 150 Parade takes over downtown Vancouver on July 2

May 29

The parade is part of a two-day series of events celebrating Canada's freedom, values, and diversity.