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As summer travel peaks throughout July and August, the Vancouver Airport Authority expects more than two million passengers to travel through YVR. And as British Columbians and visitors prepare for travel, the following are some top travel tips and information to expe dite the process: Arrive early. All travel lers flying from YVR are strongly encouraged to arrive early—at least two hours ahead of domestic flights and at least three hours for U.S. and International flights. Have a parking plan. YVR has four parking options: JetSet Self-Park, Value Long Term; The Parkade; and Cell Phone Parking. Visit passengers/parking.yvr.ca/en/ Know before you go. Be sure to understand the entry requirements of your destina tion. Have your travel docu ments, including your pass port and proof of vaccination and test results, if required, ready before you check in for your flight. To learn more about testing options at YVR, visit covid-19-testing.travel-planning/takecare/yvr.ca/en/passengers/ Follow the latest health measures. The wearing of a mask in-terminal and onboard flights is required. Take note of Departures level and in-terminal signs. Follow curbside and in-terminal signs to navigate airline check-in counters and gates easily. Be prepared for pas senger screening. Please be patient, as CATSA staff are
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A new welcome figure, carved by Musqueam artist Brent Sparrow, is now located in Chester Johnson Park, near YVR’s International Arrivals area.
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At the 2022 Skytrax World Airport Awards on June 16, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) was awarded top-three for best North American airports. In addition, YVR received topthree billing for Best Airport Staff Service in North America, which is in recognition of the friendliness and courtesy of an airport’s employees. On-site YVR partner, the Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel, was again named Best Airport Hotel in North America and the #5 Airport Hotel in the World.Regarded as the Oscars of the air port industry, the Skytrax awards are considered a quality benchmark for the world’s airport industry, assessing customer service and facilities across more than 500 airports. There is no entry fee or payment by an airport (or other third parties) included in the survey or awards, with the survey and awards process fully funded by VancouverSkytrax.Airport Authority extended congratulations and thanks to everyone who contributed to the airport’s consistent award-winner status and a testament to the dedica tion and excellence of the YVR team–including employees, partners, and the entire Sea Island community.
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As YVR marks the fifth anniversary of the signing of its Sustainability and Friendship Agreement with the Musqueam First Nations band, important cultural work continues to take place between them. On July 19, YVR came together with the Musqueam Indian Band and members of the Gitxsan Nation to raise a Musqueam welcome figure in Chester Johnson Park, near the International Arrivals area. In doing so, three traditional Gitxsan poles were relocated to a neighbouring park. The Gitxsan poles were created in 1970 by the late Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs, Chief Delgamuukw (Earl Muldon) and Chief Simogyet Geel (Walter Harris). They carved the poles with a group of students from the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art, situated in the historic village of K’san.
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While YVR has had the honour and privilege of holding the title of Best Airport in North America for a record 12 years in a row, this year it was time for congratulations to be extended to another deserving airport—B.C.’s neighbour to the south, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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WestJet has extended a partner ship with MedAire, an International SOS company that provides emer gency medical assistance to cabin personnel during in-flight medical events.As the first airline in North America to fully leverage the MedAire In-Flight App, WestJet cabin personnel now have multiple ways to connect with MedLink doc tors during a medical emergency.
The K’san poles, as they have come to be known, have been on loan to YVR from the Museum of Vancouver since 1995.The Musqueam are the original stewards of YVR’s Sea Island location, making it essential that Indigenous works of art at the airport reflect their culture and tradition. The newly raised welcome figure, carved by (Musqueam artist Brent Sparrow), is posi tioned to greet millions of travellers and visitors to the airport and Musqueam territory, aligning with cultural protocol and strengthening YVR’s unique sense of YVRplace.continues to provide a platform for the Sea Island community to connect, thrive and continue the reconciliation process with the Musqueam. Raising the Musqueam welcome figure and repositioning the Gitxsan Nation artworks is a significant step forward in that reconciliation journey.
Snowbirds at the ready Spotted at YVR on July 30, the iconic Canadian Snowbirds, the military aerobatics flight demonstration team of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The team was in B.C. for several demonstration flights, including performances at the Abbotsford Airshow. However, the Snowbirds could not take flight at this year’s Abbotsford Airshow due to an aircraft incident in Northern BC. Photo: courtesy FlyteDeck.ca.
“The first fifteen minutes of a medical incident are the most critical to administer care, and through our efforts to prioritize safety above all, we are com mitted to providing our cabin crew with the best tools possible to assist our guests in the event of an emergency situation,” said Dr. Tammy McKnight, WestJet Chief Medical Officer. “Through the efforts of our operational teams, the deployment of the MedAire In-Flight App will reduce the amount of time it takes to con nect with a first responder and greatly improve the likelihood of a positive outcome.”Bycombining technology with decades of expertise, AI assistance and text-based communication tools, WestJet cabin personnel will have frictionless access to the world’s leading emergency medical physicians to ensure unwell pas sengers receive timely, accurate medical support.
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Top travel tips through YVR from page 1 doing their best under hectic and challenging circumstances, and be ready to help agents move you through screening as efficiently as possible. Ensure liquids, gels, and aerosols are in containers under 100 mil lilitres and packaged into one transparent, closed resealable plastic bag with no more than one-litre capacity. Check the complete list of CATSA require ments at planning-summer-getaway.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/ Check out new culinary offerings and YVR Order Now. Travellers through YVR can look forward to new culi nary offerings, including those from Dirty Apron and Pacific Farms Market, as well as a new option to pre-order meals (yvror dernow.com/Stores/) from several of the airport’s food and beverage and retail stores. Questions? More informa tion to help you plan your trip is available at YVR.ca/ ready. YVR’s Guest Experience team and Green Coat volun teers stationed at Information Counters and throughout the terminal are ready to answer any questions. Social media: @ YVRairport. Arriving in Canada? ArriveCAN continues to be mandatory for all travellers to Canada. Travellers arriving at YVR can include their customs declaration information through the updated ArriveCAN app, thereby speeding up arrivals pro cessing.
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Changes made to YVR’s Departures level curb signs
YVR will continue commu nicating regularly to familiarize the larger airport community with these changes. SEPTEMBER Vancouver International Airport’s Domestic and International Terminals and Airport South, plus all Sea Island businesses and Pitt Meadows and Boundary Bay at Richmond hotels and to the Richmond community through Richmond City Hall, Richmond Oval, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Public Library, and Community Centres. at (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and
Curb signage now displays airline check-in counters digitally.
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Vancouver Airport Authority YVR is honoured to support Vancouver Pride Society’s efforts and thanks the Vancouver Pride Society for producing inclusive, celebratory events and advocating for 2SLGBTQAI+ communities through an inter sectional lens.
Passengers will continue to find their airlines’ check-in coun ters by looking for an airline’s name and sector (by pictogram) on the curb signs at YVR. As an additional measure, these curb signs will display check-in counter ranges closest to the door. Passengers can also find their airline check-in counter numbers on the airline’s website before arriving at YVR.
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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has gone digital with its Departures level curb signs to enhance airline flex ibility and check-in counter resources at its Main Terminal. This digital change means the static text portion of the curb signs on Departures Level 3 will only display the text “Departures / Départs.”Instead of text, pictograms of a Canadian flag, U.S. flag, or globe for domestic, U.S., or international-departing flights are used to identify Canada, U.S. & International sectors. The pictograms will allow schedulers to move airlines to any check-in counter and also enable airlines to consolidate their check-in operations, as needed, across sectors.
The #emptyboxchallenge, which began in the Lower Mainland by Mikaela Taylor earlier in the year, was quickly identified as an excellent opportunity to activate the YVR community in coming together to affect real change.
In addition to providing the space and installation costs of the mural, YVR gave Vancouver Pride Society a financial con tribution, which helped in the cost of the mural’s design and was also used to support an interminal Pride parade hosted by Fairmont Vancouver Airport on JulyThe20. parade, which stretched the length of the terminal, was led by Kendall Gender, a Fairmont Hotel ambassador who also worked with YVR and Vancouver Pride Society to bring Drag Deliveries to the airport.
Donations for the #emptyboxchallenge to help displaced Ukrainians were dropped off curbside at YVR’s Graham Clarke Atrium.
Drag Deliveries is one of Pride Society’s annual programs, where local drag performers test the public’s pride knowledge and give away great swag.
The YVR team provided a shopping list of suggested items to complete each dona tion box, including a personal welcome note. The finished boxes were given to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, a joint project between the CanadaUkraine Foundation and the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress. Members of the CanadianUkrainian Congress also volun teer at YVR to coordinate imme diate and long-term support for displaced Ukrainians, including food, accommodation, clothing and Totransportation.learnmoreabout YVR’s social impact program and how you can be involved, visit yvr.ca/ community. Travellers who come to YVR via the Canada Line will notice a new, bold, vibrant mural welcoming all passengers, work ers, and visitors. The artwork, designed by local artist, Lindsey McEwan, spans from the YVR Airport platform to the terminal. YVR worked with Vancouver Pride Society cre atively and administratively on the art piece, which animates the space and shows support through being an airport which welcomes all. “My aim was to include as many of the [more than 32+] pride flags as possible, each representing queer com munities around the world,” said McEwan. “I placed them in a way that demonstrated how intertwined we are while keeping the integrity of each flag used. The massive space and glass substrate allowed me to realize an archetype of stained-glass windows that honour and respect all queer communities together with pride.“My name is Lindsey, I am a transgender, panromantic woman, and I am thankful I was given the opportunity to do this.”
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In June, the Sea Island work force and the YVR community came together to fill more than 200 boxes (#emptyboxchal lenge) with thousands of comfort items for donation to newlyarrived Ukrainians displaced by the ongoing conflict in their country.When the conflict in Ukraine started, and individuals started to be displaced, the YVR team knew it had to find ways to help.
On July 20, Fairmont Vancouver Airport and YVR employees showed their support of diversity and inclusion for all through an in-terminal Pride parade.
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John Rennie (left), in his late father’s (Captain Jack Rennie) flight suit, fastens the last piece of the restoration to his father’s memorial bench at YVR.
Recently, YVR’s mainte nance team noted that some of the memorial benches along the river dyke on the airport’s south side showed signs of wear. As the team began reaching out to the families about YVR’s planned restoration of these per sonalized memorials, the group quickly learned that they were more than just benches. One of the stories learned from these conversations with the families about the memorial bench restoration project was that of a retired Canadian Pacific Airlines (CPA) pilot, Captain JackRennieRennie.began his career as an airplane mechanic in 1938. He later became a bush pilot and found himself stranded in the extreme north with his flight crew on several occasions. On one such occasion, their plane caught on fire while flying to the Eldorado Mine in the Northwest Territories. Thankfully, Rennie and his crew managed to escape before the ammunition they were transporting exploded. They survived for nine days in brutal weather conditions of minus40-degree to minus-50-degree centigrade before being rescued. Rennie later flew for CPA when Grant McConachie formed the airline in 1942, retiring in 1975. Rennie’s son, John, fondly recalled his father’s memories of his flight experiences and previous YVR development projects from 50 years ago—a reminder of the airport’s longlasting impact on individuals and communities.Johnaccepted the invitation to come to YVR and fasten the last piece of the restoration to his father’s memorial bench. He wore his father’s old flight suit and brought memorabilia from his shared stories. The memorial bench restora tion program at YVR provided a reminder that the airport serves more than its valued passengers and employees; it provides services to an entire community and the economy that supports it. Currently, YVR’s memorial bench program is not accepting new applications. whether
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Vancouver-based pri vate security organization Securiguard Services has appointed Craig Richmond, former president & CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority, as a strategic advisor to its Board of Directors.Richmond’s diverse back ground includes a decade as a pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force, pivotal roles at YVR and CEO positions with Vantage Airport Group at six airports in threeHecountries.wasthe 2016 recipient of Airports Council International – North America’s Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award. He was designated as an Employment Equity Champion by the Government of Canada in 2018. Additionally, in 2019 Business in Vancouver named him the British Columbia CEO of the Year (not-for-profit cat egory) during its annual BC CEO“Craig’sAwards.track record of suc cess in building corporate culture and delivering operational excel lence while driving industryleading innovation aligns with our strategy and our value-based foundation built from the front lines,” said Securiguard CEO and president Robin Chakrabarti. “We value the strategic and operational guidance of our Board, and adding Craig will further strengthen its knowledge and perspective. Our team is excited to have Craig join the SecuriguardRichmondfamily.”retired as president & CEO of Vancouver International Airport on June 30, 2020, after seven years of lead ing the organization.
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With The Dirty Apron’s arrival at YVR, passengers and employees will enjoy fresh, local ingredients used to provide gourmet eats on the go. “For the last 13 years, we have worked really hard to make The Dirty Apron a local household name where customers know that they will enjoy delicious and local food,” said David Robertson, chef and owner of The Dirty Apron. “When we were approached with the opportunity to open our delica tessen at YVR, we realized quickly how amazing of a fit our fare would be for travellers. Whether it’s our sandwiches, salads, wraps or pastries—we believe The Dirty Apron is bringing a fresh, exciting and tasty culinary experience to YVR, and we are excited to share our passion for great food with everyone here.”The Dirty Apron at YVR is in the Domestic terminal, post-security. Open 6:30am to 9pm daily. 1998 Dirty Apron’s Minister
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The Canadian Transportation Agency has developed an information resource (available at rppa-appr.ca) to help passengers experiencing issues during travel. This guide answers many frequently asked travel questions and advises passengers of their rights under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations should their flights be delayed or cancelled or their baggage is lost, damaged or delayed. Improving ArriveCAN The Government of Canada will continue improving the ArriveCAN app, making it faster and easier for travellers.
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At the end of July, the Government of Canada issued an update on measures it is implementing to reduce traveller wait times and congestion at Canadian airports. These measures include the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omah Alghabra, meeting with senior leader ship at airports and airlines across the country to ensure ongoing collaboration and action to help reduce delays and keep travellers moving. Since April 2022, CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) has hired more than 1,600 screening officers for airports across Canada. The number of screening officers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is now more than 100 per cent of summer target levels. Efforts to increase screening officer staff levels at all airports continue.CBSA is making more border services officers available at the most congested airports, has temporarily re-hired retired officers and has hired additional student border services officers.
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Early usage data from YVR and YYZ airports indicates that using the optional Advance CBSA Declaration cuts the time a traveller spends at a kiosk by roughly one-third. With the thousands of travellers arriving in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal air ports each day, the use of the optional Advance CBSA Declaration has the potential to save hours in wait time.
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VAC Chaplain Emeritus Layne Daggett (right) with Chaplain George Sears, whose idea was to name the new post-security Prayer Room at YVR in memory of Layne. Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy Chaplain Emeritus Layne Daggett.
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It is with sadness that the Board of the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy advises the passing of its Chaplain Emeritus Layne Daggett on July 15, 2022. The Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy (VAC) was initiated with Vancouver Airport Authority by Rev. Layne Daggett in 1982, officially opening with a chaplain’s desk in the Domestic terminal in 1983. Over the years, Layne built a team of board members, associate chaplains and reception volunteers that in 1996 moved to a new Chapel facil ity in the International Arrivals Building.Layne became well known throughout the airport as a friend of employees and a helper to passengers, especially those arriving as refugee claimants, needing love and practical support.Hewas famous for carrying his ‘office’ (laptop computer) with him everywhere and run ning a beneficial Thrift Store near the terminal for more than 15 years.Inaddition, Layne founded his “Flying Without Fear” course that enabled hundreds of people to board planes successfully, many after years of great trepi dation about flying. After 30 years of exemplary service, Layne became VAC’s Chaplain Emeritus in 2013, entrust ing his cherished ministry to Rev. Dennis Kirkley. That year, Vancouver Airport Authority gave Layne a fantastic farewell party at which he received rousing accolades for all his contributions to the YVRMorecommunity.recently, the Airport Authority has agreed to honour Layne by dedicating a new post-security Prayer Room to his name and God-given vision. Layne Daggett was consid ered a “Man for all Seasons,” greatly loved and appreciated by all who knew him. Indeed, he shared his life of service to the fullest.His family is planning a celebration of life for the near future.
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A plaque which reads, “Rev. Layne Daggett, VAC Founder and Chaplain 1983-2013, Refugee Champion, YVR Employee friend, ‘Flying Without Fear’ instructor,” is mounted on a wall in the new post-security Chapel facility “The Layne Daggett Prayer Room.”
(Left to right) Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy Rev. Dennis Kirkley and VAC Board members Roz and Catriona present the dedication materials for the airport’s new Prayer Room to Layne Dagget’s daughters, Dixie and Sharon.
Canada Jetlines is offering special launch fares available for a limited time for flights out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to domestic destinations Moncton, NB (YQM) and Winnipeg, MB (YWG). To book ticket reser vations or vacation packages, visit Jetlines.com, or plan with a travelSalesagent.ofCanada Jetlines’ tickets are allowed under an exemption from the application of section 59 of the Canada Transportation Act. This exemp tion enables Canada Jetlines to sell air travel tickets before its license issuance. Before a res ervation or ticket is issued, the airline will inform prospective passengers that the air service is still subject to the Canadian Transportation Agency’s approval.Follow Canada Jetlines on all social media platforms and #CanadaJetlines for the latest news and updates.
Canada Jetlines, the new, all-Canadian, leisure airline, has announced a change to the date of its inaugural flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Winnipeg (YWG) and Moncton, New Brunswick (YQM). The inaugural flights ini tially scheduled for August 15, 2022, have been tentatively rescheduled for August 29, 2022, subject to final licensing approval. Canada Jetlines is working with Transport Canada and the Canadian Transportation Association on the completion of the documentation required for the application.“We’vemade the difficult decision to change our launch date as we continue to work with the regulatory authori ties in Canada to secure our AOC,” said Eddy Doyle, CEO of Canada Jetlines. “We greatly appreciate the effort and diligence that Transport Canada goes through to approve new airlines and remain optimistic throughout the process. We will continue to build strategic part nerships with destinations, travel agencies, and airports as we build out our five-year strategy.”
Transat secures $100 million in additional funding
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In July, Transat agreed with Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation, a fed eral Crown corporation, to obtain $100 million in additional liquidity. This liquidity is in addition to initial financing secured on April 29, 2021, through the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) to help the Corporation overcome the effects of the pandemic.OnMarch 10, 2022, Transat received an additional $43.3 million for traveller refunds and negotiated favourable 20-month deferrals for specific critical terms of the unsecured LEEFF financing agreement.
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“This complementary financ ing and the changes to the exist ing agreements strengthen our treasury position and reinforce our financial resilience,” said Annick Guérard, Transat’s presi dent and CEO. “This important financing milestone, combined with sales that have been doing well in recent months, will give us the financial flexibility to deploy our strategic plan with optimism and confidence.”
The additional $100 million credit facility made available by the Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation, which Transat will use as needed over the next few months, is provided under the terms and conditions of the non-revolving and unsecured credit facility amended this past March.Founded in Montreal, Quebec, 35 years ago, Transat has achieved worldwide recogni tion as a holiday travel provider, particularly as an airline under the Air Transat brand. Voted World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the 2021 Skytrax World Airline Awards, Air Transat flies to international and Canadian desti nations.
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In 2019, the U.S.Canada transborder market was the world’s second-largest international passenger air transportation market, with the most significant global demand for Canada and the U.S., as mea sured by seats. Air Canada and United already cooperate in the trans border market, according to their existing U.S. antitrust immunity terms.Both airlines are also founding members of Star Alliance and have a transatlantic joint business agreement with the Lufthansa Group. International Air Show 1095 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto, ON Watch Aviation history come to life on Labour Day weekend as modern military jets and vintage warbirds soar across Toronto’s waterfront, performing thrilling aerobatics as part of the Canadian International Air Show. Aviation enthusiasts and first-timers are all invited to experience a jam-packed air display on Toronto’s Waterfront. For general admission and VIP Flight Deck tickets, please visit cias.org/tickets and cias.org for more information. Follow CIAS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates and use #CIAS22.
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Air Canada and United Airlines have inked a joint busi ness agreement for the CanadaU.S. transborder market, build ing on their long-standing alli ance to give more flight options and better flight schedules to customers travelling between the twoCustomerscountries. can connect to 38 codeshare destinations in the U.S. and eight of the most popular cities in Canada while enjoying the benefits of the car riers’ MileagePlus and Aeroplan loyaltyTheprograms.agreement expects to strengthen and grow both carri ers’ networks and help accelerate their COVID-19 recovery. Customers who search for flights between the U.S. and Canada on United’s or Air Canada’s websites and apps will find more flight options sched uled at more convenient times.
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The MoU builds on Shell’s ambition to have at least 10 per cent of its global aviation fuel sales as SAF by 2030. SAF is aviation fuel pro duced without using fossil energy sources, such as crude oil or natural gas, and shows a saving of CO2 compared to conventional kerosene. Various production processes exist, and different feedstock is available as energy sources. The current generation of SAF, which saves 80 per cent CO2 compared to conventional kerosene, is mainly produced from biogenic residues, such as used cooking oils. In the long term, SAF can enable virtually CO2-neutral aviation.TheLufthansa Group has been involved in SAF research for many years, has built up an extensive network of partner ships and is driving forward the introduction of sustainable next-generation aviation fuels in particular. Special focus is on the forward-looking power-to-liquid and sun-to-liquid technologies, which use renewable energies or solar thermal energy as energy carriers.
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The two-day event will unfold across the eight-acre site and showcase a vibrant program of live music, historical char acters and storytellers, heritage boats and displays by commu nity“Thegroups.Richmond Maritime Festival has long been a high light on Richmond’s cultural calendar,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We are thrilled to share this year’s festivities in person once more, providing new and returning visitors with a chance to learn about this region’s mari timeNewhistory.”tothe festival this year is a series of themed areas where festival-goers can experience different aspects of sea-faring culture. Activities for families include interactive performances by festival favourites Rikki the Rat and his crew, hands-on workshops, fun water features, heritage games and a family por trait sketch artist. The community stage will feature performances by the Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack), the Irish Wakers, and Go Taiko. Look for other pop-up musical and storytelling perfor mances by festival favourites like The Seabillys and the Cannery Mermaids throughout the site.Onthe docks, visitors can take in the beauty of restored heritage vessels, including the 1903 Providence sailing ship and 100-year-old SS Master tug Visitorsboat. will be able to discover surprises around every corner with artisans and immersive art installations located throughout the shipyards.
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The City of Richmond’s big gest nautical celebration returns to the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston this summer. The 19th annual Richmond Maritime Festival takes place on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, from 11am to 6pm. This in-person event is free and open to the public, with no bookings required.
Britannia Shipyard’s many his toric buildings will be open to the public and feature costumed interpreters.Thesite also has plenty of picnic tables for families to enjoy the offerings of local food vendors.Formore festival details, visit the Richmond Maritime Festival website.
Maritime Festival sets sail August 20 and 21
Built in 1903, the “Providence” is the oldest working vessel in BC waters and has spent her entire life plying the sea, earning a living as a commercial fishing vessel, coastal freighter and charter vessel. Photo courtesy providence1903.com.
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