BC's 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Spirit of BC
Visit the Spirit of BC table to collect some special pins and tattoos in recognition of British Columbia’s 150th Anniversary. Also join the Spirit of BC as they make lanterns to light up the North Shore. Later, bring your lantern to the Ambleside Park while you enjoy the Burrard Inlet Firework’s Show!
Quebec City's 400th Anniversary Program
| 12:30 | Maple Taffy demonstrations and sampling compliments of Cinnamon’s Chocolates | |
| 12:30-1:30 | Traditions: French Canadian Folk Dancing | |
| 1:30 | Maple Taffy demonstrations and sampling compliments of Cinnamon’s Chocolates | |
| 1:30-1:50 | École André-Piolat Children's Choir | |
| 2:20-3:30 | Ivan Sayers Historical Fashion Show | |
| 2:20 | Maple Taffy demonstrations and sampling compliments of Cinnamon’s Chocolates | |
| 3:30-4:30 | Vazzy – French Canadian Musical Duo | |
| 3:30 | Maple Taffy demonstrations and sampling compliments of Cinnamon’s Chocolates |
Quebec Tent Performers & Activities
Quebec Tent Performers
Traditions
Known for its joie de vivre, Traditions invites you to go back in time by offering a selection of folkloric dances from French Canada. The French-Canadian repertoire of dances has been influenced by various cultural groups, namely the French, the Irish, the English and the Scots. The pas de gigue, adapted from a form of step-dancing brought to Canada by the Irish, remains one of the most spectacular elements of our performance and undoubtedly the most appreciated by our audiences.
École André-Piolat Children's Choir
École André-Piolat is a community where families, management and staff will work together to ensure student success and development of their Francophone identity. Sit back, relax and enjoy the musical stylings of the École André-Piolat children’s choir. For more information on the school please visit: www.andrepiolat.csf.bc.ca/
Ivan Sayers - Fashion Historian
A self-proclaimed fashion historian, Ivan has devoted over 30 years to preserving and teaching the history of fashion. As curator for the Original Costume Museum Society, a group dedicated to preserving historical clothing from around the world, Sayers is able to bring his expertise and biting sense of humour to the public. You won’t want to miss Ivan’s historical fashion show July 1!
Vazzy - French Canadian Musical Duo
The duo Vazzy brings traditional melodies and songs from Acadia, Québec and France. Vazzy’s repertoire includes lively songs accompanied by infectious toe-tapping rhythms, and instrumental arrangements that are sure to liven up our Canada Day Celebrations! For more info on Vazzy please visit: www.vazzy.ca/vazzy_english.htm
Maple Taffy demonstrations and sampling
Enjoy a traditional French-Canadian sweet – maple taffy on snow! Maple taffy is made by pouring hot maple sap on snow and is lifted onto a wooden stick like a lollipop. Don’t miss out on your chance to sample this traditional Quebecois treat. Thank you to Cinnamon’s Chocolates for organizing the maple taffy demonstration and sampling! For more info on Cinnamon's Chocolates visit www.cinnamons.ca
