First we'll hop on board the 'Magic Charm' yacht and tour around the Port Metro Vancouver Harbour (for only $5ea). The guided tour on this beautiful boat will take us past some of the Harbour sites and Industry - learn about the history and present uses.

After the tour there are festivities to take in at the Pier including music and entertainment, tugboat ballet & strolling performers.

NOTE: Five tickets have been purchased for this event for VROC Members - if more people are interested, you will be wait-listed until I can confirm more tickets.

You may make payment to the coordinator either in cash or by Internet/email transfer. Payment must be made by cut-off - July10, 2010.

If you wish to come for the 'party' but not the boat tour, please feel free to sign up and indicate this in the "NOTES".
You can meet our group after the tour at 1pm at the Pier.

For more information, please see the link at the Lower Lonsdale Business Association website:
http://www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com/Resour ces/Documents/Party-at-the- Pier%20Media%20Release%20May%2014,%202010%20(001 93042 ).PDF

From their site:
On Sunday, July 18th there will be an action packed day of entertainment from 11 am – 4 pm for all ages to enjoy. Some of the lower mainland’s best musical talent is on board including: Canada’s first taiko youth ensemble Chibi Taiko; JUNO award winning family entertainer Norman Foote known for his irreverent comedy and skillful music; award winning children’s entertainers The Kerplunks bringing high-energy and colorful performances to the stage along with the outfits to match; Tiller’s Folly, the Pacific Northwest’s internationally traveled, virtuosic ambassadors of song; juggler Mike Battie who wows the audience with his hilariously dynamic stage show; Vancouver’s newest Indie band Weathered Home offering an eclectic musical mixture of folk, jazz and rock accompanied by the blow-your-mind opera inspired vocals of Kyla Rawlins; Tyler Carson and Friends will be sure to have everyone up and dancing to some great traditional bluegrass tunes; Magician Greg Ladret will leave the audience entertained and amazed by the true wonder of magic; and Dinah D’s Contraband Swingclub, a 6 piece dynamo band will certainly fulfill all expectations! Also watch out for strolling performers on site including: dancers, face painters, balloon creations, visiting mascots, a pirate themed bouncy castle and much much more!

Festivities will also include the fantastic Seaspan Tugboat Ballet (great vantage point for viewing at the Burrard Drydock Pier) and a splash-tacular demonstration from the City of North Vancouver’s fireboat. Visiting vessels at the St Roch pier will include: the Coast Guard, RCMP and the SS Master. There will also be a great selection of food and beverage available for purchase some of which will include: fish & chips, fish tacos, corn on the cob, ice cream treats, fresh lemonade, etc.