People in recovery from addiction will join with friends and family to build awareness, challenge societal stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving life for individuals, families, and communities,” said Recovery Day Vancouver Society on its Facebook page. “We believe that recovery saves lives. We envision a world in which recovery from addiction is a common, celebrated reality — a world where individuals will not experience shame when seeking help.”
The street festival will also feature speakers on mental health and addiction, carnival activities such as a rock-climbing wall and axe throwing, artisan vendors, and food trucks. This is Canada’s largest addiction and mental health recovery festival .
Recovery Day BC 2022
When: September 10, 2022
Time: 12 to 6 pm
Where: 6th Avenue and 6th Street, New Westminster
Cost: Free