• Mainstage

    It’s Festival Central here at the steps of the South Plaza! The Word On The Street Vancouver presents an exciting and entertaining roster of performances.

  • Magazine Life Tent

    These panel discussions, demonstrations and performances will introduce audiences to the exciting world of Canadian magazine publishing. Free samples, subscriptions and special deals on offer!

  • Authors Tent

    Listen to some of the biggest stars on the West Coast literary scene and discover fresh new voices all under one roof!

  • Canada Writes

    Popular, bestselling and thought-provoking reads ranging from “greening” your family to creating the quintessentially Canadian guitar to our fascination with British Columbia’s wild places.

  • CBC Plaza

    Experience Culture Days and all your favourite CBC personalities on the CBC Plaza.

  • Poetry Tent

    Experience the power of great poetry to convey a complexity of emotions in these readings by established and emerging writers.

  • Sony Reader Lounge

    Take a break and test drive a Sony e-Reader.

  • Kids, Tweens & Teens Tent

    Geared to children and young adults aged 7 and up, the Kids, Tweens & Teens Tent is the place to be for all that’s fun and happening in Canadian children’s literature!

  • Raise-a-Reader Corner

    Picture book authors for the youngest members of your family, plus storytelling by children’s librarians from the Lower Mainland representing the InterLINK Children’s Services Committee. Ages 0-4.

  • Writing Talks

    These special events fill up quickly so early queuing is recommended. All take place inside the Library, downstairs in the Peter Kaye Room.

  • Visual Exhibits

    Located in the library, in the moat downstairs and the promenade upstairs. Take in exhibits displaying the visual component to books and magazines.

  • The Word Under The Street

    Local alternative comic book artists and 'zines. Including exhibitors, events, readings, and presentations. Inside the Library, Alma Van Dusen Room downstairs

 We're proud to announce our 2010 Festival Programming.

 

Click on a tent location on the left to see various events and times.

 

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