Golden Spike Days is a community event with live music and family-friendly activities at Port Moody‘s Rocky Point Park over the Canada Day long weekend.
In 2025 the event ran from June 28th until July 1st. It will likely happen around the same time in 2026, with details to be confirmed.
This article contains the following information about Golden Spike Days:
What to Expect | Entertainment Schedule | Tips & Advice | Other Information
Golden Spike Days and Canada Day in Port Moody
Canada Day is usually celebrated in Port Moody with the Golden Spike Days festival at Rocky Point Park which is located on the water at 2800 Murray Street.
In 2025, the 48th edition of Golden Spike Days took place from Saturday, June 28th, until Tuesday, July 1st. On the Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the event ran from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. On the Tuesday, the festival operated between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.
What to Expect
At Port Moody’s Canada Day weekend event you can expect to enjoy a variety of live music, food truck treats, and a cool one at the beer garden. There are also activities for kids.
Admission to Golden Spike Days is normally by donation with a minimum $5 suggested amount. Some of the activities may have a fee. Except for food and drink, however, most things are free.
Event Activities
There are plenty of things to do at Golden Spike Days. Expect to enjoy the Family Zone which features lumberjack shows, gold panning and bubble sports. Fitness sessions for all are also available.
Everyone can also enjoy the Tri-Cities Got Talent performances and all the other live entertainment scheduled for the event each day.
Beer Garden and Food Vendors
The beer garden at Golden Spike Days features beverages by breweries such as Moody Ales, Twin Sails, Parkside Brewery and Yellow Dog, all of which are local to Port Moody. In the past, beverage tickets cost about $9 each. 2026 will likely be similar, if not a little bit more.
A number of food trucks and snack-food vendors are typically on-site throughout the weekend. Items for sale typically include fresh lemonade, pretzels, mini donuts, and a variety of ethnic and North American festival-style foods. Whether it’s your main meal you are looking for, or just a snack or treat, you’ll find it here at Golden Spike Days.
Entertainment Schedule
Live entertainment at Golden Spike Days includes free concerts by some big name musicians. It also includes performances by other great but lesser-known groups, plus dancers, lumberjacks and entertainers from the Tri Cities Got Talent competition.
Performers this past year included Streetheart, Blue Collar Overdrive, Dani Black, Dave Hartney, Famous Players Band, Bad Moon Riders, and more.
Below was the entertainment schedule for 2025. (Note: Exact details were subject to change.). The 2026 schedule will likely be similar, with details to be confirmed.
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
The following events all took place on the Main Stage.
- 10:00 am – 10:15 am – Registration Tri Cities Got Talent
- 11:00 am – 11:40 am – Can Can Dancers
- 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm – First Nations Opening Ceremonies
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Tri Cities Got Talent
- 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm – Tri Cities Got Talent
- 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts
- 4:10 pm – 4:40 pm – Metis Dance Lessons
- 4:50 pm – 5:10 pm – Can Can Dancers
- 5:50 pm – 6:50 pm – Dave Harvey
- 7:10 pm – 8:10 pm – Dave Harvey
- 8:50 pm – 10:00 pm – Bad Moon Riders
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
The following events all took place on the Main Stage.
- 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Can Can Dancers
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Metis Jiggers and Fiddlers
- 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Tri Cities Got Talent
- 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Can Can Dancers
- 3:40 pm – 4:40 pm – Inlet Jazz Band
- 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Can Can Dancers
- 5:50 pm – 6:50 pm – Dani Black
- 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Famous Players
- 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Famous Players
Monday, June 30th, 2025
- 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Metis Jiggers and Fiddlers (Main Stage)
- 1:50 pm – 2:40 pm – The Coyotes (Main Stage)
- 4:30 pm – 5:10 pm – Johnny Trio (Family Area)
- 5:50 pm – 6:30 pm – Johnny Trio (Family Area)
- 7:20 pm – 7:50 pm – Can Can Dancers (Main Stage)
- 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm – Streetheart (Main Stage)
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
The following events all took place on the Main Stage.
- 11:10 am – 11:50 am – Can Can Dancers
- 11:50 am – 12:30 pm – Metis Jiggers and Fiddlers
- 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm – City of Port Moody
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Tri Cities Got Talent
- 3:00 pm – 3:10 pm – Award Ceremonies
- 3:30 pm – 4:10 pm – Vinyl by Gold Oliver
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Blue Collar Overdrive
- 6:10 pm – 6:50 pm – Can Can Dancers
Tips & Advice
Below are some tips and suggestions to help you make the most of your experience at Golden Spike Days.
TIP #1: Arrive really early if you hope to find parking anywhere remotely near the venue.
TIP #2: Don’t forget to take your sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat, especially if it’s hot and sunny. Take a water bottle too.
TIP #3: Take a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Be prepared to carry it a fair ways, though, from your car.
TIP #4: If you have bicycles or want a nice walk, consider parking near the Port Moody Rec Centre and cycle or walk the trails back to Rocky Point Park.
TIP #5: If you like the park and the music you hear, consider going back on another Sunday afternoon in July or August. Port Moody Summer Sundays is a free event that takes place weekly and features great bands.
Other Information
Check out the Golden Spike Days website for more information about the Canada Day weekend celebrations at Rocky Point Park.
Click Port Moody or Rocky Point Park to learn more about the venue and surrounding area.
Click Metro Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations for a list of other places to celebrate the July long weekend.
Check out Vancouver’s June Calendar, July Calendar or Festivals & Events Calendar for a list of other events in June and July, or throughout the year.
