Canada Day parades, fireworks and other July 1st events happen in Vancouver, Fort Langley, North Vancouver, Surrey, Steveston Village and other communities.

Other top venues include Exhibition Park in Abbotsford, Coquitlam‘s Lafarge Lake, McLeod Athletic Park in Langley, Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge, Chilliwack Heritage Park in Chilliwack, various places in Burnaby, and the list goes on. Out on the water around Vancouver, there are nightclub-style events with Vancouver Boat Parties. There are also fun activities on Granville Island.

Continue reading to learn about Canada Day festivities on July 1st in communities across the Lower Mainland.

This article contains information about July 1st events in the following locations:

Canada Day Events in Greater Vancouver

Canada Day takes place on July 1st each year. On that date, throughout the Lower Mainland, there are celebrations of all kinds. There are pancake breakfasts, parades, live entertainment and fireworks.

See below to learn about all Canada Day events and activities in Metro Vancouver. Click July 1st Fireworks for information about where to see the fireworks.

Canada Day in North Vancouver

Canada Day celebrations in North Vancouver happen at the Shipyards. The event runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and features family-friendly activities and live entertainment.

If you plan to be on the North Shore on July 1st and want to celebrate Canada’s birthday, then the Shipyards is the place to be. What you’ll find there is a great event, at an awesome venue, and worth travelling to from elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

See the video below for an idea of what to expect at the Canada Day celebrations in North Vancouver. The video shows scenes of the event from a couple of years ago.

Click North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations to learn more about this event.

Canada Day in Surrey

The largest Canada Day festivities in the Lower Mainland take place at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Surrey. The big event returns in 2026. As with most other top Canada Day festival venues, admission is free.

Unlike most other Canada Day events, at the Surrey event there are amusement rides. In addition to all the midway rides, games and food vendors, the Surrey Canada Day event also features live music concerts throughout the day. The celebrations finish with fireworks at around 10:15 pm.

Check out Surrey Canada Day Festivities for more information about this city’s July 1st celebrations.

Steveston Village Salmon Festival

One of the best times to visit historic Steveston Village in Richmond is on Canada Day when the community attracts up to 70,000 people to its Salmon Festival. The event features a pancake breakfast, parade, Japanese cultural fair, craft fair, music concerts and a famous salmon BBQ.

The Salmon Festival typically runs from 8:00 am until late evening on July 1st. There are live performances and family-friendly activities.

Check out the Steveston Salmon Festival for more information.

Canada Day at Canada Place

The area around Canada Place in downtown Vancouver is arguably one of the best (and busiest) places to be on July 1st.

The “Canada Together” event in 2026 runs from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm. There is plenty of live entertainment across two stages, plus various food trucks and activities to enjoy. Performers in 2026 include The Strumbellas, SPENDO, Rebecca Sichon, and many more.

See our article about Canada Place on Canada Day for details about what happens around Canada Place on July 1st.

Kitsilano Showboat

Kitsilano Showboat is a series of concerts and live performances at Kitsilano Beach. The shows run on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 17th to August 23rd in 2026.

There is a special Canada Day event on July 1st this year too. In addition to extra performances, other activities include face painting, cupcake eating, games and more.

See our Kitsilano Showboat article for more information about the series of events.

Vancouver Boat Parties

Vancouver Boat Parties is a company that offers nightclub-style events on party boats at different times of the year. In 2026 there is an event happening on July 1st for Canada Day.

The Canada Day Boat Party Vancouver takes place on the Burrard Queen. It runs from 6:00 to 10:00 pm and is only for adults ages 19 and above.

See our article about Vancouver Boat Parties or visit vancouverboatparties.com to learn more about this event.

Canada Day in Abbotsford

Abbotsford’s Canada Day celebrations include a parade, outdoor concerts, festival activities and fireworks at Abbotsford Exhibition Park. The parade starts at 11:00 am. The festival runs from 1:00 pm until 10:00 pm and the fireworks happen at the very end.

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Canada Day in Burnaby

Canada Day festivities in Burnaby take place at Burnaby Village Museum, Edmonds Plaza and Park, Civic Square, Central Park and along Central Boulevard.

The Burnaby Village event runs from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm at the outdoor museum at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue. Festivities there include multicultural entertainment, interactive displays and demonstrations, face painting, children’s activities, and more.

Celebrations at Edmonds Plaza and Park run from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Located at 7433 Edmonds Street, this neighbourhood event offers a welcoming atmosphere with live performances, games, kids’ activities and cake.

In the evening, StreetFest on Central runs from 6:30 to 10:30 pm all around Civic Square, Central Boulevard and Central Park. The festival features a family zone at Civic Square, activities for all ages along Central Boulevard, as well as food trucks and live music in Central Park. The night concludes with fireworks.

See Canada Day in Burnaby for more details on activities at each venue.

JULY 1ST BOAT PARTIES

An extra fun way to celebrate Canada Day is on a boat party cruise. There are multiple such events happening in early July. See our article about Canada Day Boat Parties for more details.

Canada Day in Chilliwack

Chilliwack‘s main Canada Day celebrations in 2026 happen from 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm at Chilliwack Heritage Park. The evening features live entertainment, food trucks, market vendors, a kids zone and more. There’s also a drone show at around 10:00 pm.

Earlier in the day, there are free skates, toonie swims, a pancake breakfast at Evergreen Hall, and a Canada Day Open House at the Chilliwack Museum.

See our article about Canada Day in Chilliwack to learn more.

Canada Day in Coquitlam

Coquitlam’s Canada Day event takes place at Town Centre Park not far from the Lafarge Lake – Douglas SkyTrain Station. It runs from 12:00 pm until about 10:30 pm. The free family-friendly celebrations in Coquitlam include food trucks, multicultural performances and evening fireworks.

Click Coquitlam on Canada Day for more information about the event.

Canada Day in Delta

Canada Day celebrations in Delta take place at Chalmers Park at 11400 76a Avenue in North Delta. The festivities run from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

Activities at this year’s event include bubble soccer, a pickleball tournament, obstacle courses and lawn games. There’s also live entertainment, food trucks and a fireworks finale.

See our article about Canada Day in Delta for more information about the event.

Canada Day in Harrison Hot Springs

The resort town of Harrison Hot Springs celebrates Canada Day with family-friendly festivities all day.

The day typically includes a Pet Parade at 10:00 am and the main parade beginning at 5:00 pm. There’s also a pancake breakfast, live entertainment and children’s activities. The event in Harrison Hot Springs includes fireworks at 10:00 pm too.

Check out our Harrison Hot Springs article for more information about the event.

Canada Day in Langley

Fort Langley is a great place to spend Canada Day. There are activities at both the Fort Langley National Historic Site and outside by the BC Farm Museum. See our article about Canada Day in Fort Langley for details about what’s happening in the historic town.

The Township of Langley also offers Canada Day festivities at McLeod Athletic Park. The event there runs from noon until 10:30 pm. It features live music, local vendors, bouncy castles and more. New for this year, there’s a fireworks display at 10:15 pm too.

See our articles about Canada Day in McLeod Athletic Park and Canada Day in Fort Langley to learn more about the above events.

Canada Day in Maple Ridge

July 1st celebrations at Memorial Peace Park run from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Things to enjoy at the free event include the rock wall, mini golf, human foosball, cultural performances, live music and a selection of food trucks.

Click Maple Ridge on Canada Day for details about the Canada Day celebrations.

Canada Day in Mission

Canada Day festivities take place in Mission at Fraser River Heritage Park on July 1st. Activities there include a pancake breakfast, live music, dog agility demonstrations, a monster foam party, and all kinds of other fun things.

The main celebrations at Fraser River Heritage Park run from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The pancake breakfast, however, starts at 8:00 am.

Click Canada Day in Mission for more information about what happens on July 1st.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS GAMES

In addition to all of the Canada Day celebrations in this article, there are also ticketed sports games to watch. On July 1st in 2026, the Vancouver Canadians baseball team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Canada Day in New Westminster

New Westminster’s family-friendly celebrations take place between 2:00 pm and 10:00 pm at Queen’s Park. There’s lots of live entertainment, plus a beer garden, kids zone, bubble soccer, food trucks, and other things to see and do. This year’s event also concludes with a drone show.

Click Canada Day in New Westminster for further details about this city’s July 1st events.

Canada Day in Pitt Meadows

Pitt Meadows hosts annual celebrations on July 1st. The event usually runs from the morning until the afternoon at šxʷhék̓ʷnəs (Spirit Square) beside City Hall.

In 2026 celebrations take place from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. There’s a pancake breakfast, food vendors, dog show, watermelon eating contest, show and shine, and lots more. The event also features artisan vendors and activities for kids.

See our article about Canada Day in Pitt Meadows for more details about the celebrations.

Canada Day in Port Moody

Port Moody’s Canada Day festivities are normally part of the community’s larger Golden Spike Days festival. In 2026, however, the Golden Spike Days runs on June 27th and 28th, while the Canada Day celebrations happen as a separate event on July 1st.

This year’s celebrations happen at Rocky Point Park from noon until 5:00 pm. There are live performances, food trucks, inflatable play structures and more.

See our article about Port Moody’s Golden Spike Days for more information.

Canada Day in Port Coquitlam

Canada Day in Port Coquitlam begins with a pancake breakfast and fishing derby. Afternoon and evening celebrations take place at Castle Park from 1:00 pm until dusk. Festivities include live performances, food trucks, a beverage garden, marketplace, and a fireworks finale.

See our article about Canada Day in Port Coquitlam to learn more about this event.

Canada Day in Squamish (and Britannia Mine)

Squamish used to celebrate Canada Day with a parade, community festival and live music. In some years (but not all) there have also been fireworks.

There doesn’t appear to be a parade or fireworks in 2026. There are, however, celebrations in the form of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Squamish Together. Similar to last year, the event features live music, crafts, food and drinks.

Click Canada Day in Squamish for more details about the community’s July 1st activities.

In 2026 there is also a special event at Britannia Mine, which is about 15 minutes out of town. On July 1st, the attraction hosts live music with Riverbank Roses between noon and 2:30 pm. There are also extra games and activities included with general admission to the museum.

Canada Day in West Vancouver

West Vancouver hosts its Canada Day celebrations at John Lawson Park. The event runs from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. At this community event participants usually bring their lawn chairs and picnic dinners and enjoy a variety of live performances. There’s also a kids’ zone.

See our article about West Vancouver on Canada Day for more information about what happens on July 1st in this community.

Whistler Village on Canada Day — Canada Day in Whistler

Canada Day in Whistler

Less than a two-hour drive from Vancouver, more fabulous Canada Day celebrations usually take place up at Whistler. The festivities include a parade, interactive activations, street performances and more.

See our article about Whistler on the Canada Day Weekend for more information about July 1st events in this community.

Canada Day in White Rock

White Rock celebrates Canada Day with free activities at Memorial Park and West Beach. The celebrations happen from noon to 10:30 pm. There’s live entertainment, a soccer zone, local vendors and a fireworks display.

Click White Rock on July 1st for more information.