Whey-Ah-Wichen Canoe Festival

On the weekend of July 6 and 7, 2013, First Nation paddling teams will compete in traditional canoe races on Burrard Inlet along the foreshore of Whey-Ah-Wichen / Cates Park. The Whey-Ah-Wichen Canoe Festival, hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, is a free, family friendly event, open to the public. The Whey-Ah-Wichen Canoe Festival at Cates Park is hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. You’ll have a chance to watch the competitive paddle races. Along with the canoe races, the festival will include displays, Aboriginal arts and crafts booths, and cash-only food concession with delicious, freshly barbecued salmon. – See more at: http://vancouversnorthshore.com/whats-happening/whey-ah-wichen-canoe-festival/#sthash.QHAk93yu.dpuf