Port Day presented by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Ahoy mates – set sail for Port Day!

Join us for Port Day, where we’ll be making waves with live music and performances, a brand-new Maritime Career Zone, on-water demonstrations, exciting exhibits and displays, and fun activities for all ages! Don’t let this opportunity sail away—mark your calendars and drop anchor with us for a tide of good times!

Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: West promenade & North Point of Canada Place
Cost: Free!                                                                                                                                                                                        Theme: Navigating the future: safety first!

Event Overview

BC Maritime Employers Association Waterfront Community Zone
Set sail for adventure for a zone packed with cool exhibitor booths, cutting-edge displays, and hands-on simulators that will make waves for all ages! Whether you’re a landlubber or a seasoned captain, there’s something for everyone
KTL Transport North Point & Stage
Enjoy tide-turning beats with a full day of live music on-stage, featuring artists such as Wooden Horsemen, Uncle Strut, and headliner Delhi 2 Dublin
Maritime Career Zone Set sail on a new career journey by checking out this brand-new element of Port Day. Whether you’re drawn to the call of the sea or prefer to stay anchored on land, the maritime industry offers a vast ocean of opportunities. From navigating ships to managing port lands, there’s a role for everyone
On-Water Demonstrations Catch the action at 1:20 p.m. with on-water demonstrations in Burrard Inlet, best viewed from the North Point! Watch tugboats, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority patrol vessels, and Canadian Coast Guard ships in action—this is one maritime show you won’t want to drift away from
Picture The Port
Explore the Picture the Port exhibit, featuring 15 stunning photographs taken by local photographers who had exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Port of Vancouver this summer. Through their lenses, experience unique views of vessels, terminals, and marine life that make this bustling port come to life—it’s a snapshot you won’t want to miss!
Selfie Station Capture the moment at our selfie station, where you can snap the perfect shot with one of the most un-beach-able views in the city! With the stunning backdrop of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains, this is one photo op you won’t want to let slip through the nets

Port Day is hosted in honour of World Maritime Day to recognize and thank our local maritime community for their invaluable contributions and support in ensuring goods and cargo flow safely and efficiently throughout the region. The maritime community includes shipping and cruise lines, seafarers, barge workers, terminal operators, truckers, railway workers, longshore workers and more. 

KTL North Point Stage Schedule

12:00 p.m. KTL North Point Stage opens
12:05 p.m. First Nations Welcome
12:10 p.m. Remarks
12:20 p.m. Leah Barley
1:00 p.m. On-water boat demonstrations
1:20 p.m. Zynth Entertainment
1:55 p.m. Uncle Strut
2:55 p.m. Wooden Horsemen
4:00 p.m. Delhi 2 Dublin
5:00 p.m. Event ends

 

 

In partnership with

 

North Point Stage Partner

Waterfront Community Zone Partner

Cruise Prize Partner

Parking Partner

Media Partners