Canoe Cultures The Last Mile Market at Concord Community Park
Experience the living cultures of the host Nations during the major soccer tournament in Vancouver. On every Vancouver game day, Canoe Cultures will transform Concord Community Park into a vibrant celebration of Indigenous arts, culture, and sport.
Artists, Knowledge Keepers, and cultural practitioners from the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations, alongside Indigenous artists from across Turtle Island, will share their traditions, stories, and creativity with visitors from around the world.
Beginning four hours before each match, guests can enjoy traditional Indigenous sport demonstrations, cultural presentations, artisan showcases, and hands-on opportunities to connect with the rich heritage of the Coast Salish peoples and other First Nations of British Columbia.
Visitors will also have the unique opportunity to take part in Indigenous-led short canoe ride experiences on the waters of False Creek, learning about the history, significance, and enduring importance of the canoe as a vessel of culture, trade, transportation, and community.
Whether you are a local resident or an international visitor, Canoe Cultures offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience Indigenous culture in the heart of Vancouver while celebrating one of the world’s greatest sporting events.
Join us at Concord Community Park on every Vancouver match day and discover the stories, art, traditions, and spirit that continue to shape these lands and waters.
Our markets will run June 13, 18, 21, 24, 26 July 2 and 7, 2026
Canoe Cultures at the Pacific National Exhibition
Canoe Cultures presents the Tatus Festival, a two-day festival of Indigenous music, arts and culture as the featured exhibit on September 4th and 5th, 2026 in the Festival Park area of the PNE Fairgrounds.
Canoe Cultures also presents cultural demonstrations and a showcase of Indigenous arts and culture with over 50 Indigenous artisans selling their art, from August 22 to September 7, 2026
The PNE along with its partner Canoe Cultures curated a FREE two-day festival of Indigenous music, arts and culture as the featured exhibit on August 30th and 31st in the Festival Park area of the Fairgrounds along with a 15-day long vendor marketplace in 2024.
Canoe Cultures began our partnership with the PNE in 2022, gradually building the scale of the marketplace, exhibitions and performances year after year. 2026 will be an exciting time with new vendors, artist displays and performances.
Canoe Cultures at Granville Island Public Market
August 6 – 9, 2026
Our first exhibition and marketplace at Granville Island was held in 2022 and has continued every year. This partnership began with cedar strip canoe demonstrations and our pop-up display showing the building process. The activations have expanded year over year to include a larger 20-booth Indigenous marketplace and more frequent carving demonstrations in 2026.
