Canada Day is celebrated in Coquitlam on July 1st at Town Centre Park. The free festivities include live music, family-friendly activities and fireworks.
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.
Celebrations were held online in 2021 but returned to Town Centre Park in 2022. In 2023, the Canada Day event took place at Town Centre Park once again. This past year’s event began at noon and concluded 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 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.
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 9:00 pm.
The Eco Zone features environmental activities and the Meadow 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 Plaza Stage and the Meadow Stage.
Plaza Stage Schedule
Below was the lineup of performances on the Plaza Stage in 2023.
- 12:00 pm – Balkan Shmalkan
- 12:30 pm – Opening Ceremonies
- 1:15 pm – Karima Essa
- 3:00 pm – The Myrtle Family Band
- 5:00 pm – Bakara Band
- 8:30 pm – The Suits
Meadow Stage Schedule
Below was the schedule for the Meadow Stage in 2023.
- 1:45 pm – Jultagi
- 4:00 pm – Will’s Jams
- 6:45 pm – Forro Do Cano
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.
Other Information
For more information about the July 1st celebrations at Town Centre Park, click Coquitlam Canada Day Celebrations.
Note: In 2024, the organizer of the Coquitlam Christmas Night Market in December hosts an artisan market at the Evergreen Cultural Centre on July 1st.
To learn more about the area, click City of Coquitlam.
For a list of Canada Day events in other parts of the Lower Mainland, click Metro Vancouver on Canada Day.
