July 14, 2017. Canada. Vancouver. Vanier Park. Gathering of Canoes, one of the signature events of Canada 150 celebration. During 10-day journey about 30 canoes with First Nations, Public Service Agencies and youth paddlers travel from the Sunshine Coast to the City of Vancouver and request permission to land on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.