Canada Day at Edmonds Park

Burnaby celebrates Canada Day on July 1 at Burnaby Village Museum, Edmonds Community Centre and at Civic Square in various ways and different times.

Burnaby used to have Canada Day activities at Swangard Stadium. That’s where the fireworks and night concerts happened in past years. Since 2023, however, “Streetfest on Central” is the new event and includes activities at Civic Square, Central Park and along Central Boulevard. Central Park is also where the fireworks take place.

Click any of the following to jump to a specific Burnaby Canada Day venue, or continue reading to learn about all of Burnaby’s annual Canada Day celebrations:

Burnaby Village | Edmonds Plaza | Civic Square & Central Park

July 1st in Burnaby

Canada Day celebrations at Burnaby Village usually run from about 11:00 am to 4:30 pm and make for an entertaining time to visit the historic outdoor museum.

Festivities at Edmonds Plaza and Park are fairly small and simple, and typically run from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.

The largest celebrations used to happen at Swangard Stadium. Recently, however, the evening festivities in Burnaby have moved to Civic Square, Central Boulevard and Central Park.

All three of the above events are free. Take your pick!

Burnaby Village Main Street — Canada Day at Burnaby Village Museum

Canada Day at Burnaby Village

Canada Day at Burnaby Village Museum is celebrated on Monday, July 1st in 2024. Festivities run from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm. They include face painting, interesting displays, live entertainment and more.

Entertainment at Burnaby Village is free, fun and educational. Burnaby Village Museum is also a great place to explore on a regular day, so all the extra activities make July 1st an especially fine day to visit.

Entertainment at Burnaby Village

Below is the 2024 entertainment schedule for the Vorce Stage at Burnaby Village.

11:05 am – Land Acknowledgement and Coastal Wolf Pack
12:30 pm – Will’s Jams
2:45 pm – The Lucky Trappers
3:50 pm – Academy of Middle Eastern Dance

The schedule for the Orchard Stage on Canada Day is as follows:

11:30 am – Jessica Yue (Chinese Fan and Ribbon Dance)
12:15 pm – Tian-Jin Formation Drums
1:00 pm – Rene Hugo y sus Amigos (Peruvian Ensemble)
2:30 pm – Sudnya Dance Academy
3:45 pm – The Lucky Trappers

Burnaby Village is located at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue just off Canada Way at the edge of Deer Lake Park.

TIP: Deer Lake is beautiful. Take a picnic to enjoy the park either before or after visiting Burnaby Village Museum. Also take good walking shoes for a stroll around the lake, and maybe even your swimsuit for paddling at the beach.

For more information about the museum, click Burnaby Village.

For further details about the July 1st event, click Burnaby Village on Canada Day.

Band Stand at Burnaby Village — Burnaby Village on Canada Day

Canada Day at Edmonds Plaza

Canada Day in the Plaza at Edmonds Community Centre is usually a fairly simple affair. The festivities take place from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm at 7433 Edmonds Street.

Last year’s event featured arts and crafts, games, live entertainment, and more. The entertainment schedule for 2024 is listed below.

11:00 am – Opening Ceremony
11:45 am – Rainshadow
12:30 pm – Tumble City Athletics Inc.
12:50 pm – K.!! & Co.
1:10 pm – Amid Hossain Chowdhury and Mr. Ravi
1:35 pm – Youth Performers
1:45 pm – Rhythm Resource

Canada Day at Civic Square & Central Park

Swangard Stadium is where the after-party to the Canada Day festivities took place in previous years. In 2023 the evening of fun was held at Burnaby Civic Square, Central Park, and along Central Boulevard. The same is the case in 2024.

The free event runs from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm and features free concerts and a firework display. There are multiple stages with live performances. There are also activities for kids, food trucks, and other things to do.

The 2024 entertainment schedule for the main stage in Central Park is listed below.

6:30 pm – Tiger Really
7:10 pm – Hayley Wallis
8:00 pm – Tanika Charles
8:45 pm – Speeches and Welcome
9:10 pm – Dear Rouge
10:15 pm – Fireworks

Civic Square is where you’ll find roving entertainers and pop-up musicians. The family area in Civic Square features another stage for kids.

The 2024 Kids’ Stage schedule is as follows:

6:30 pm – Robin Layne Band
8:00 pm – Alpha Yaya Diallo
9:00 pm – Mariachi Los Dorados

TIP: Arrive early for the event to improve your chances of finding parking, and then go explore the park’s forested trails. Take a picnic, and maybe even your swimsuit for a swim in the Central Park outdoor pool.