Vancouver 
Events Description
Every year, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) holds an annual canoe race based at our traditional village site, Whey-ah-Wichen (Cates Park) in North Vancouver, B.C. The festival typically takes place in early summer.
As “People of the Inlet,” canoe racing has been embedded in our way of life since time out of mind. Racing enjoyed a revival that began in 1910, when former Chief George Sla-holt carved a canoe he named “Earwigs” that soon earned a reputation as an exceptional racing vessel.
The TWN Canoe Festival welcomes crews from several Indigenous communities from across the southwest coast of B.C. and Washington state to compete in a variety of races that celebrate culture, showcase top canoe racers, inspire youth, and thrill hundreds of spectators. We invite canoe clubs and the public to join us at the festival.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Free for spectators
How to get tickets?
At the door
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Friday, July 4th to Sunday, July 6th, 2025 – Schedule
Venue:
Cates Park, 4141 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver
Public Transit Accessible
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