30th Annual Christmas At Canada Place Runs From Nov 23-Dec 31

Come on down to Canada Place for an extra boost of Christmas spirit!  The 30th annual Christmas at Canada Place, presented by Port of Vancouver, takes place from November 23-December 31.

Walk along the Canadian Trail (Canada Place west promenade) and North Point to enjoy:

The historic Woodward’s Windows featuring classic holiday scenes with animated characters and elaborate decor, a magical holiday lighting display, the Sails of Light, and our favourite, the beautifully festive, Avenue of Christmas Trees.

New this year is Canada’s North light display on the North Point of Canada Place.

Plus Canada Place’s newest winter resident, a 15 foot tall moose light sculpture! Help name the moose with #NameOurMoose and #CanadaPlace on Facebook and Twitter. Submissions accepted from November 17-22. The to 10 names will then be posted for public voting from November 24-30 at Canada Place.

Make sure to catch the Opening Day Festivities on November 23 at the North Point from 12pm-3pm.  

Dates: November 23-December 31 | 8am-11pm (December 31 will close at 6pm)
Location: Canadian Trail (west promenade) and North Point
Admission: FREE

For more information, check the Canada Place website.

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Summer Series at Canada Place

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Get ready for the new unveiling of Canada Place’s North Point. The newly renovated area will come alive for six weeks in July and August to celebrate Canada Place’s Summer Series.Outdoor activities include Zumba, Waterfront Cinema and Picnics on the Point, which will take place Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays during the summer months.

Zumba
Instructors from Zumba Vancouver will guide guests through the easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance steps. No experience or partner is needed for this fun, fitness class. Classes take place at 530pm every Monday, starting July 24 to August 21.

Waterfront Cinema
Free outdoor event where 1,500 guests will gather to watch a movie under the stars, featuring great Canadian talent! Movies take place at dusk every Thursday, starting July 27 to August 24.

Picnics on the Point
Grab a seat and bring your own picnic basket, while enjoying local entertainment and stunning views at Canada Place’s newly revitalized North Point. Picnics on the Point take place from 5pm-8pm every Friday, starting July 28 to August 25.

Schedule:

Monday, July 24 – Zumba

Thursday, July 27 – Waterfront Cinema

Friday, July 28 – Picnics on the Point

Monday, July 31 – Zumba

Thursday, August 3 – Waterfront Cinema

Friday, August 4 – Picnics on the Point

Thursday, August 10 – Waterfront Cinema

Friday, August 11 – Picnics on the Point

Monday, August 14 – Zumba

Thursday, August 17 – Waterfront Cinema

Friday, August 18 – Picnics on the Point

Monday, August 21 – Zumba

Thursday, August 24 – Waterfront Cinema

Friday, August 25 – Picnics on the Point

Monday, August 28 – Zumba

Thursday, August 31 – Waterfront Cinema

Friday, September 1 – Picnics on the Point

So whether you’re into fitness, outdoor movies or picnics, there’s sure to be something for everyone! Come on down to Canada Place and celebrate summer!

For more information, click here for the Canada Place website.

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Celebrate Canada Day at Canada Place!

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In 2017, Canada celebrates is 150th sesquicentennial and what better place to celebrate Canada Day than at Canada Place!

From Saturday, July 1 through to Sunday July 2, Canada Place and its surrounding city blocks and plaza will be a thriving hub for family-friendly entertainment and celebration – the largest Canada Day celebration outside of Ottawa, our nation’s capital!

The award-winning Port of Vancouver  event will feature:

• Five stages with performances from Sam Roberts, Fefe Dobson, Emerson Drive, Hey Ocean!, Dragonette, Madeline Merlo, The Matinee, and many more
• A special Citizenship Ceremony welcoming 150 new Canadians
• Canadian Oath reaffirmation ceremony presented by CIBC
• Canadian Forces Zone with incredible displays and interactive exhibits
• Canada 150 Zone
• North Point Lounge serving beer and wine by Steam Whistle Brewing
• Canada Day fireworks show with simulcast by Rock 101 (July 1)
• Pancake breakfast (July 2)
• Canada 150 Parade (July 2)

Schedule:

July 1 – Daytime event | 10am-6pm
July 1 – Canada Day Fireworks show| 1030pm
July 2 – Daytime event | 10am-4pm
July 2 – Canada 150 Parade | 4pm

For more info and full schedule of events, click here for Canada Place’s website.

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Flight of the Dragon & FlyOver Canada back-to-back!

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Back for a fourth season!

FlyOver Canada will be presenting Flight of the Dragon and FlyOver Canada back-to-back from January 12 to February 27, 2017.

Follow a mythical dragon as you soar over some of China’s most spectacular landscapes and scenery including the Great Wall of China, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the city of Shanghai and more during Flight of the Dragon.

Then, stay seated and take off again to experience FlyOver Canada, a thrilling flight ride that takes you from east to west across Canada.

That’s two virtual flight rides for the price of one!

FlyOver Canada is opened from 10am-9pm daily, except for January 20 when it’s opened from 10am-7pm. 

For more info and to book your ticket, click here.

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Canada Place

Building on the success of last New Year’s Eve event at Canada Place, Concorde Pacific will once again host a fully-inclusive and family-friendly countdown celebration to midnight. Last year’s inaugural event attracted over 80,000 Vancouverites – making it Canada’s largest New Year’s Eve event in terms of attendance!

This year’s event is officially part of the federal government of Canada’s 150 festivities, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. NYE Vancouver will be a free, public event that will include live music, multicultural programming and entertainment, and of course, fireworks! The event will utilize outdoor space at Canada Place and surrounding areas along Canada Place Way from Howe Street to Thurlow Street.

Highlights of this year’s NYE VAN celebration will include:

• Six hours of free family-friendly performances at the 102.7 Peak stage including headliners, The New Pornographers and Wintersleep
• NEW! JRFM stage showcasing some of Canada’s best up and coming country singers
• NEW! True North Indoor Experience held inside the Vancouver Convention Centre’s ballrooms (ticketed)
• Over 20 food trucks
• “Early Eve” Countdown Celebration designed for families at 9pm
• Midnight Countdown Celebration, culminating with a major high-aerial fireworks display over Coal Harbour
• Illuminated Sails of Light at Canada Place

Please note the fireworks cannot be seen from English Bay or Spanish Banks. Guests are recommended to view the fireworks along Vancouver Convention Centre East Plaza, Coal Harbour seawall or Stanley Park seawall facing Coal Harbour (between the Rowing Club and 9 O’Clock Gun).

There are also two premium lounge areas (ticketed) for viewing: RE/MAX Family Zone and the Outdoor Fireworks Viewing Zone.

The event will be live broadcast by Global BC anchors Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui, meteorologist Kristi Gordon and sports anchor Squire Barnes between 11pm and midnight and the fireworks soundtrack will be simulcast on 102.7 The PEAK and 93.7 JRFM for your enjoyment.

Please note: Due to the scale of the event, street closures will be in effect:

• Canada Place Way from Howe Street to Burrard Street. Closed from 3pm on Friday, December 30 t0 1pm on Sunday, January 1
• Canada Place Way from Thurlow Street to Burrard Street. Closed from 8am on Saturday, December 31 to 1pm on Sunday, January 1

Revellers are strongly encouraged to walk, bike, or take advantage of free public transit to the event.

There will be a number of pay car park facilities, within walking distance to Canada Place:

• Canada Place (999 Canada Place)
• Bentall Centre (1040 W. Pender Street)
• Pender Parkade (1130 W. Pender Street)
• Urban Fare at Coal Harbour (305 Bute Street)
• Westin Bayshore (1620 Bayshore Drive)

Local access to the hotels will be maintained during the event.

For more information, click here for NYE Vancouver website.

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Christmas at Canada Place

Come on down to Canada Place for an extra boost of Christmas spirit!  The 29th annualChristmas at Canada Place, presented by Port of Vancouver, takes place from December 16-30.

Walk along the Canadian Trail (Canada Place west promenade) to enjoy:

The historic Woodward’s Windows featuring classic holiday scenes with animated characters and elaborate decor.

Photo opps in a 15 foot snow globe!

Rudolph’s Theatre playing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman for all to enjoy.

And our favourite, the beautiful Avenue of Christmas Trees.

Dates: December 16-30 | 12pm-6pm (Closed December 24 + 25)
Location: Canada Place on The Canadian Trail (west promenade)
Admission: FREE

For more information, check the Canada Place website.

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Christmas at FlyOver Canada

FlyOver Canada will transform into a magical winter wonderland this Christmas season. Guests will have fun helping Santa search for his missing elves during an exhilarating flight across Canada and onto the North Pole.

The complete Christmas at FlyOver Canada experience includes:

• A Christmas themed pre-show.
• FlyOver Canada, a thrilling 8-minute flight ride experience coast-to-coast over Canada.
• An extended, animated final scene over Santa’s magical North Pole
• Christmas decorations, choir performances, holiday music and lights, hot drinks, festive food and more!

All guests must be at least 102cm (40″) to participate on the ride. All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or guardian 14 years of age or older.

Event details:
November 24-December 16 | Times: 10am-9pm
December 17-January 2 | Times: 930am-10pm
December 24 | Time: 930am-6pm
December 25 | Closed

For more information and to reserve tickets, click here.

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Soar Over China with FlyOver Canada

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Back for a third season!

FlyOver Canada will be presenting Flight of the Dragon and FlyOver Canada back-to-back from January 14 to March 6, 2016.

After a quick pre-show celebrating Chinese New Year, you’ll be ushered into the theatre to follow a mythical dragon as you soar over some of China’s most spectacular landscapes and iconic sites. Then cap it all off with a thrilling flight ride that takes you from east to west across Canada.

That’s two virtual flight rides for the price of one!

FlyOver Canada is opened from 10am-9pm daily, except for February 9 when it’s opened from 11am-9pm.

For more info and to book your ticket, click here.

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Downtown Vancouver’s Only Waterfront Celebration!

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10… 9… 8… The countdown is on for one of Vancouver’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations yet.

Ring in 2016 at this all-ages community event with free musical entertainment on the 102.7 The PEAK Stage, food trucks, sponsor activities, live on-site broadcasts and a midnight countdown capped off with spectacular fireworks over Coal Harbour.

Here is a schedule of the performances on the 102.7 The PEAK Stage:

• 6:00pm DJ and MC Welcome
• 6:35pm First Nation Welcome
• 7:30pm DJ
• 7:45pm Kin Fung Athletic Group
• 8:00pm Bed of Stars
• 8:40pm Vancouver Okinawa Taiko
• 9:00pm Family Countdown with fireworks!
• 9:40pm The Matinee
• 9:55pm We Are The City
• 10:40pm Dear Rouge
• 11:25pm Current Swell
• 12:00pm Midnight Countdown with more Fireworks!

Looking for something a little more special? Visit Tickets Tonight to purchase tickets to the CF Pacific Centre Premium Viewing Lounge on the west promenade of Canada Place. This all ages licensed area will feature comfortable lounge seating, gourmet food carts, private washrooms, audio simulcast of band performance, the fireworks soundtrack and much more.

The event will be live broadcast by Global TV between 11pm and midnight and the fireworks soundtrack will be simulcast on 102.7 The PEAK for your enjoyment.

For more info, click here.

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New Year’s Eve at Canada Place

For the first time in more than a decade, Vancouver will reinstate a yearly tradition by ringing in the New Year with a fully-inclusive and family-friendly countdown celebration to midnight. NYE VAN will be a free, public event that will include live music, multicultural programming and entertainment, and of course, fireworks! The event will utilize outdoor space at Canada Place and surrounding areas along Canada Place Way from Howe Street to Burrard Street.

Highlights of the inaugural NYE VAN celebration will include:

• Festival animation beginning at 6pm along Canada Place Way such as food carts, exhibits, roaming attractions and entertainment
• Stage performances on Canada Place Way from 6pm to midnight
• “Early Eve” Countdown Celebration designed for families at 9pm
• Midnight Countdown Celebration, culminating with a major high-aerial fireworks display launched from a barge in Coal Harbour
• Illuminated Sails of Light at Canada Place

Please note the fireworks cannot be seen from English Bay or Spanish Banks. Additionally, fireworks viewing capacity and sight lines on Jack Poole Plaza and Harbour Green Park will be severely restricted. Guests are recommended to view the fireworks along the north side or the east promenade of VCC west, then Canada Place way from Burrard all the way up to the stage, including the west plaza of Canada Place.

The event will be live broadcast by Global TV between 11pm and midnight and the fireworks soundtrack will be simulcast on 102.7 The PEAK for your enjoyment.

Please note: Due to the scale of the event, parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect as follows:

PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT:

• 800-900 Canada Place 16:00 Dec 30 to 12:00 Jan 1
• 200 Howe St 1600 Dec 30 to 12:00 Jan 1
• 1000 Canada Place – 08:00 Dec 31 to 01:00 Jan 1
• 200 Thurlow – 08:00 Dec 31 to 01:00 Jan 1
• 200 Burrard – 08:00 Dec 31 to 01:00 Jan 1

CLOSURES IN EFFECT:

• 800 – 900 Canada Place closure at 17:00 Dec 30
• 200 Howe St., VPD closing to all but local traffic 17:00 Dec 30
• 200 Burrard St., VPD closing to all but local traffic 17:00 Dec 31
• 1000 Canada Place – VPD will close at 17:00 Dec 31
• 200 Burrard – VPD will close at 17:00 Dec 31 – for local traffic only to 1000 Canada Place – parkade access
• 200 Thurlow – VPD will close at 17:00 Dec 31 – for local traffic only to 1000 Canada Place – valet/taxi

Local access to the hotels, parkades (999 and 1055 Canada Place Way) will be maintained during the event. The West end of the multi-way in front of Vancouver Convention Centre West will be maintained as a valet, taxi drop off and pick up loop with access from Thurlow Street for restaurants in the area.

For more info, click here.

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The Ultimate Flying Ride with FlyOver Canada

Last month, the good folks over at FlyOver Canada invited some of the Pan Pacific staff to   their open house to check out the “ultimate flying ride.”

If you haven’t been yet, we do recommend this virtual flight of Canada.

The experience begins in the pre-show area, where an audio-visual show of  Canada  gets you introduced to our great country and excited for the virtual ride.

Then, you hit the flight deck, strap into your seat before taking off into the huge dome screen. (with feet dangling!) The latest in projection and ride technology will make you feel like you’re indeed soaring over the snow-capped Rocky Mountains and swooping over city vistas, and stunning landscapes, including scenic wheatfields and Niagara Falls. Experience a touch of the beauty that is Canada, as you explore east to west with this family-friendly flight simulation ride.

Bonus! The ride also comes with wind, scents and mist for a 4D experience.

FlyOver Canada is open year round, seven days a week, with extended summer hours of  10am to 10pm. For more info, click here.

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Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place

Vancouver and summer outdoor movies go hand-in-hand like peanut butter and jelly.

This summer, there are plenty of FREE outdoor movie locations to choose from: EVO Summer Cinema Series at Second Beach in Stanley Park and various locations around Metro Vancouver.

If you're feeling nostalgic and are mobile, you can hit up the FREE drive-in movies at the River District or Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.

The closest outdoor movies, however, is literally right in our own backyard. Every Thursday evenings, from July 9 through to August 27, the Waterfront Cinema will take place at the North Point at Canada Place. (you can't get much closer than that!)

So, lay down your blankets or prop up your lawn chairs for this family-friendly event every week, starting at dusk.

Barring any inclement weather, the schedule is as follows:

• July 9 - Despicable Me
• July 16 - Austin Powers - The Spy Who Shagged Me
• July 23 - Mean Girls
• July 30 - The LEGO Movie
• August 6 - The Proposal
• August 13 - Back to the Future II
• August 20 - Dumb and Dumber
• August 27 - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

See you at the movies, under the stars and by the water!

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