Ahoy mates – set sail for Port Day!
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
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| 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
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| 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!
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| 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 |
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In partnership with
North Point Stage Partner
Waterfront Community Zone Partner
Cruise Prize Partner
Parking Partner
Media Partners
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