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The Gorge Canada Day Picnic is organized and run by volunteers from the

Gorge Tillicum Community Association
Food Vendors

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Zone 1 (Main Stage)
  • Pizza Pizza
  • Poutine 66
  • The Ice Cream Truck
  • Willie Wonka Candy Factory
  • Berry Strawberry Tea (1:30pm-3:30pm)
Zone 2 (Car Show)
  • Aerobic Geisha Coffee
  • Artisan Empanadas by Scorpion Chef
  • Greek on the Street
  • Hot Dog Hustlin'
  • Namaste India Cuisine
Zone 3 (Kid's Zone)
  • Langos by Louie
  • Salt Spring Fruitsicles
  • Softies Ice Cream
Zone 4 (Gorge on Art)
  • Ali Baba Pizza
  • Bite Me Cookie Company
  • Cup-A-Roni Truck
  • Kuku's Indian Cuisine
  • Candy Oh Sugar
  • Shiraz Persian Cuisine
  • Sip It (Henzo's)
  • Sub-Zero Ice Cream
Zone 5 (Canada Day Market)
  • Greek n' Go
  • Kira's Cookie Jar
  • Lemon Heaven
  • Pablo Ice Cream Bars
  • Peles Kitchen
  • Syriana's
  • Tamales Don Carlos
Zone 6 (Community Engagement)
  • Fry by Night
  • Chilly Willy's Frozen Bananas
  • Pancake Breakfast (8:30-11:00am)
Entertainment
Buskers' Corner (10:30am - 3:00pm)

AM: Esquimalt First Nation
PM: Local Neighbourhood Talent

Gorge on Art Stage (10:00am - 4:00pm)

Music by Performers from the Victoria Bluegrass Association

Main Stage Performers
Penny Belle
12:00pm - Rick & Rusty

12:00pm Rick & Rusty Combining over a century of musical experience, Russ Godfrey (Guitar and vocals) and Rick Van Krugel (Mandolin family instruments, guitar and vocals) are a duo whose musical roots grow deep. Influenced by almost every genre of music this intrepid duo offers an inspired and eclectic show.

Styles of music vary from vintage popular songs to the traditional ethnic music of the American South (including such genres as blues, jug band, Appalachian fiddle tunes and country) and the Celtic musings of Scotland and Ireland. Enjoy the show!


The Hoss Mountain Stringband
1:15pm - Bagatelle

Bagatelle joue de la musique traditionnelle qui invite à la danse et au bonheur. Inspirés par les sonorités traditionnelles, nous intégrons également des éléments du Bluegrass, ce qui confère à notre musique une touche unique et captivante!

1:15pm Bagatelle Bagatelle joue de la musique traditionnelle qui invite à la danse et au bonheur. Inspirés par les sonorités traditionnelles, nous intégrons également des éléments du Bluegrass, ce qui confère à notre musique une touche unique et captivante! Bagatelle plays traditional music that invites dancing and joy. Inspired by traditional sounds, we also incorporate elements of Bluegrass, giving our music a unique and captivating touch!


Zach Stevenson
2:30pm - The Midnights

The Midnights are an Electrifying Motown, Soul, Pop and Funk Band. Known as one of Canada's hottest, most distinctive, and exceptional acts the band is also popular internationally.

The Midnights' show recreates the high stepping, choreographed energizing performances of all the great Pop, Motown, R&B and Funk artists.

The Midnights are dazzling, exciting and a treat to watch, listen and Dance to.

Features / Events
8:30am-11:00am
  • Pancake Breakfast
9:00am
  • Canada Day Family Parade
9:00am-4:00pm
  • Canada Day Market
  • Gorge on Art
  • Classic Car Show
  • Community Engagement Displays
10:00am-3:00pm
  • Drumming Workshops (11:00-12:30 / 1:15-3:00)
  • Gorge Soccer
  • Kid's Activities/Infatables
  • Ponies (until 4:00pm)
  • Roaming Circus Acts (10:30-1:30pm)
  • Road Hockey
  • VCKC Canoe Rides
  • VSO - Instrument Petting Zoo
1:30pm-3:30pm
  • Strawberry Tea