Canada Day in Port Coquitlam

Canada Day celebrations in Port Coquitlam include music, food, beverages and a fireworks finale out at Castle Park on July 1st.

Most of the festivities happen at Castle Park. The pancake breakfast is at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, however, and the fishing derby is at Lions Park.

Canada Day Celebrations in Port Coquitlam

Canada Day festivities in Port Coquitlam happen throughout the day on July 1st.

Events typically begin early with a fishing derby at 8:00 am and a pancake breakfast at 9:30 am. Later in the day there are performances and plenty of food and drinks. At night there’s also a fireworks show. It truly is an all-day event.

Where and When

Festivities usually begin with a free fishing derby at Lions Park, located at 2300 Lions Way. The derby tends to run from 8:00 am to 11:00 am and children under the age of 11 years old can win prizes.

Next is a Canada Day breakfast at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC). The building is located at 2150 Wilson Avenue, which is a five-minute walk from the Port Coquitlam SkyTrain station. From 9:30 am to 11:30 am, visitors can enjoy miniature pancakes, two sausages and a drink for around $7. There’s also usually a free drop-in basketball in the gym and free drop-in lacrosse in Arena 1.

The celebrations at Castle Park take place from 1:00 pm until dusk. The park is located at 2252 Castle Crescent, and there are live performances, food trucks, a beverage garden, fireworks and more. A free shuttle service is available on Canada Day to take riders from downtown Port Coquitlam to Castle Park. There are multiple pick-up points for those who want to use the shuttle.

Castle Park Activities

At Castle Park, once the day’s main festivities get underway, there are a series of song and dance performances, as well as food trucks and a beer garden. The event also features a marketplace, art zone and a spray park for children. The night concludes with a fireworks finale.

There were eight food vendors at this year’s event. Four breweries supplied the beer garden which catered to ages 19 and older.

There are typically around 30 market vendors who offer everything from handmade jewellery, skincare products, and pet supplies to gourmet treats, artisan coffee, wellness services and community resources.

Entertainment Schedule

Below was the schedule of performances for the 2025 Canada Day celebrations at Castle Park. (Note: Times and other details were subject to change.) The 2026 schedule will likely be similar, with details to be confirmed.

The Matinee – a local rock band (at 1:00 pm)
Best Night Ever – a pop and progressive soul group (at 2:20 pm)
Speeches and O Canada – a local singer (at 3:25 pm)
Whiskey Blind – a local country band (at 3:40 pm)
Best Night Ever (Set 2) – a pop and progressive soul group (at 4:50 pm)
Whiskey Blind (Set 2) – a local country band (at 5:45 pm)
Aaron Prichett – a local country artist (at 7:10 pm)
Trooper – a JUNO Award rock band (at 8:50 pm)
Fireworks – a celebration of Canada Day (at 10:20 pm)

The fireworks show usually begins after sundown at around 10:20 pm. Those who attend are encouraged to bring their own blankets for comfort to enjoy the show.