Canada Day in Coquitlam

Canada Day is celebrated in Coquitlam on July 1st at Town Centre Park. The free festivities include live music, family-friendly activities and fireworks.

TIP: Another major event at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam in 2025 was the Celebrate BC Festival on BC Day which took place on Monday, August 4th.

Other Canada Day events that happen on July 1st include ones in North Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond (in Steveston Village), Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Langley, Harrison Hot Springs and various other communities. See our article about Canada Day in the Lower Mainland to learn about them all. Continue reading to learn about the event in Coquitlam.

This article contains the following information about Canada Day in Coquitlam:

What to Expect | Live Entertainment | Fireworks | Tips & Advice | Other Information

Canada Day in Coquitlam

Lafarge Lake and other parts of Town Centre Park are the places to be on July 1st in Coquitlam. Most years, that’s where families, community organizations, local musicians and other entertainers come together to celebrate Canada’s birthday in a big way.

Town Centre Park is conveniently located by the Lafarge Lake – Douglas SkyTrain Station at 1205 Pinetree Way. It’s a large park that’s bordered by Pinetree Way, Guildford Way and Pipeline Road.

The event typically begins at noon and finishes with a fireworks display at 10:00 pm.

What to Expect at Coquitlam’s Canada Day Event

At Town Centre Park on July 1st expect to see thousands of people, lots of activities and several food trucks. There is also live music to enjoy.

The venue is typically divided into a number of areas including Adventure Games, Coquitlam Lane, Eat Street, Eco Zone and the Meadow.

Some of the zones are tiny, comprising only a small number of information booths. Combined, though, the various sections make up a big area.

Adventure Games is where you’ll find fun kid-friendly adventure-type activities.

Coquitlam Lane features booths from a small number of municipal organizations including the local recreational and parks facilities. It’s also where you’ll find a photo booth and tree giveaways. Yes, really, they are giving away baby trees.

Eat Street, as the name suggests, is where the festival’s food trucks are located. The food trucks are open for business from noon until 10:00 pm.

The Eco Zone features environmental activities, and the Community Plaza is the place for arts and cultural organizations with live performances.

Live Entertainment

There are two stages where live entertainment takes place on Canada Day at Town Centre Park. There is the Main Stage and the Meadow Stage. The 2025 schedule was as follows.

Main Stage Schedule (in 2025)

Below was the lineup of performances on the Main Stage.

12:00 pm – MEI “Screaming Eagles” Marching Band
12:30 pm – Opening Ceremonies
1:05 pm – M’Girl (an Indigenous Collective)
2:30 pm – Anna Katarina (Indie Pop)
3:30 pm – Norine Braun (Eclectic Pop)
4:30 pm – Frankie and the Juicebox (an Alternative rock experience)
5:30 pm – Danielle Ryan (Country music)
6:30 pm – Bakara Band (Persian pop music)
8:15 pm – Dr. Strangelove (an Iconic Canadian dance band)
10:00 pm – Fireworks

Meadow Stage Schedule (in 2025)

Below was the schedule for the Meadow Stage.

2:00 pm – Bukola (R&B)
3:00 pm – Bhangra City (Folk music)
4:00 pm – EXCEL Martial Arts Demonstration
5:00 pm – The Boytles (a Beatles tribute band)
6:00 pm – Yunik Dance (K-pop dance)
7:30 pm – Now or Never Crew (Hip Hop)

Canada Day at LaFarge Lake — The Band Shelter at Lafarge Lake

Canada Day Fireworks

The Canada Day celebrations at Town Centre Park end with fireworks which blast off by Lafarge Lake at the south end of the park starting at 10:00 pm.

As the pyrotechnics are at Lafarge Lake, which isn’t huge, spectators can watch from all around the shore and the lights sparkle in the water’s reflection. It’s a beautiful show.

Tips & Advice

Below are some suggestions and useful information to help you make the most of your Coquitlam Canada Day experience.

TIP #1: Take public transit if you can. The Lafarge Lake – Douglas SkyTrain Station is just a short walk from the venue and there will be thousands of people fighting for parking spaces.

TIP #2: If not too difficult to carry, consider taking a blanket or lawn chair to sit on while you enjoy the music.

TIP #3: While at the park, go for a stroll around Lafarge Lake. It’s a beautiful spot! Also, if you have kids, bring along their bathing suits for the waterpark play area.