Vancouver’s July events calendar features dates and events in the Lower Mainland including concerts, markets and festivals, plus FIFA World Cup soccer in 2026.

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Vancouver’s July Calendar of Events

July 1, 2026 – Canada Day (Stat Holiday).
July 4, 2026 – American Independence Day (US).

2026 July Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in July 2026.

NOTE: Times, locations and other event details are subject to change.

Week of July 22nd to 26th

July 22-26 | July 27-31

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Langley Community Farmers Market – from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Douglas Park.

Music, Concerts & Theatre

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features The Little Mermaid.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert in Surrey. Today’s event is at Sullivan Heights Park.
Bard in the Valley – Shakespeare theatre at Langley’s Douglas Park with admission by donation.
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone all summer until September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone all summer until September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today features the Big Band Jazz Concert as well as The Passion of Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert at Chief Sepass Theatre.
Art Downtown – local artists create, display and sell their art in downtown Vancouver. There’s also live music throughout the event (and today features the Art Masters painting competition).
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Theatre & Other Shows

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features Sister Act.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music in Lions Gate Village on the North Shore.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Concerts at the Pier – free live music in White Rock.
Bard in the Valley – Shakespeare theatre at Langley’s Douglas Park with admission by donation.
Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Concerts – the Big Band Jazz Concert and The Passion of Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert at Chief Sepass Theatre.
Summer Sounds at University Boulevard – free live music in the afternoon at UBC (outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard).

Metro Vancouver Markets

New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
Granville Island Public Market – the world-famous market at Granville Island.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and The Lost Souls of Gastown.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Friday, July 24, 2026

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today includes the Cool Blues Show at Fort Langley Community Park.
Chilliwack Ribfest – a food truck and barbecue rib-themed event at Vedder Park in Chilliwack.
Mission Folk Music Festival – a three-day music festival in Mission.
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest – a community event in Maple Ridge.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver.

Shows & Entertainment

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features The Little Mermaid.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music in both Ray Perrault Park and Lynn Valley Village on the North Shore.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Summer Sounds at University Boulevard – free live music in the afternoon at UBC (outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard).
Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village – free live music takes place at Norman MacKenzie Square at UBC.
Bard in the Valley – Shakespeare theatre at Langley’s Douglas Park with admission by donation.
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – an adaptation of The Emperor’s New Threads takes place in Coquitlam. Admission to the play is free with advanced registration.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today includes the Cool Blues Show at Fort Langley Community Park as well as the Mardi Gras Strolling Parade.
Chilliwack Ribfest – a food truck and barbecue rib-themed event at Vedder Park in Chilliwack.
Strathcona Street Party – a free event in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Vancouver.
Chiquitzin Kids Fiesta – a Latin event at Thompson Community Park in Richmond affiliated with Carnaval del Sol.
TCC Community Days – a free event with cultural activities at the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Vancouver.
Mission Folk Music Festival – a three-day music festival in Mission.
Vancouver Chinatown Festival – an Asian-themed cultural festival in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Harrison Dragon Boat Festival – a boat racing event at Harrison Hot Springs.
Art Workshop at the Cannery – a cyanotype printing workshop with Cat Hart at Richmond’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Today’s topic is Toning with Tea Leaves.
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest – a community event in Maple Ridge.
Caribbean Days Festival – a 2-day festival at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.

Sports Events

Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Saskatchewan Rattlers at the Langley Events Centre.
Vancouver Rise FC Soccer Game – the Vancouver women’s professional soccer team plays against Halifax at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.

Music & Live Theatre

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features Sister Act.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert in Surrey. Today’s event is at Royal Kwantlen Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village – free live music takes place at Norman MacKenzie Square at UBC as well as outside the Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – an adaptation of The Emperor’s New Threads takes place in Coquitlam. Admission to the play is free with advanced registration.
Bard in the Valley – Shakespeare theatre at Langley’s Douglas Park with admission by donation.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open. Today is Playland Pride which features bingo and community fun hosted by a couple of drag queens.

Saturday Markets

Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music at The City of Lougheed.
Horseshoe Bay Community Market – a farmers artisan market in Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver.
Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Richmond Night Market – the giant Asian night market at 8351 River Road.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today features free live music and other activities outside Fort Langley Community Hall. There is also Generation X Meets Next Gen with Laila Biali as well as the Jazz Alternative Workshop Experience (Jazz AWE) featuring the Brentwood Hymn Swing Quartet.
Chilliwack Ribfest – a food truck and barbecue rib-themed event at Vedder Park in Chilliwack.
TCC Community Days – a free event with cultural activities at the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Vancouver. At the same venue there is also Taiwan Cinema.
Mission Folk Music Festival – a three-day music festival in Mission.
Caribbean Days Festival – a 2-day festival at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Agassiz-Harrison Car Show – the local Lions Club hosts a car show featuring hot rods, vintage trucks and other classic vehicles along Pioneer Avenue.
Vancouver Chinatown Festival – an Asian-themed cultural festival in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Country Club Festival – a one-day event at Jericho Beach featuring country music, tequila, and more.
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest – a community event in Maple Ridge.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.

Theatre, Concerts & Other Entertainment

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features The Little Mermaid.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Macbeth and Antigone.
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – an adaptation of a Hans Christian Andersen tale, The Emperor’s New Threads, takes place in Coquitlam. Admission to the play is free with advanced registration.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Bard in the Valley – Shakespeare theatre at Langley’s Douglas Park with admission by donation.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – farmers and other food and artisan vendors are at beautiful Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market with fresh produce and other food products at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.
Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of July 27th to 31st

July 22-26 | July 27-31

Monday, July 27, 2026

Concerts at the Pier – free live music in White Rock.
Movie Matinee – the film Small Town Pride shows at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and The Lost Souls of Gastown.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features Sister Act.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features The Little Mermaid.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
McBurney Plaza Summer Concert Series – free live music in downtown Langley.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Note: To celebrate the stadium’s 75th anniversary, hot dogs today cost just 75 cents!)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets and The Lost Souls of Gastown.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Featured Attractions & Activities

Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features Sister Act.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Macbeth and Antigone.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Rise Soccer Game – the Vancouver women’s professional soccer team plays against Montreal at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Theatre, Music & Other Shows

Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – an adaptation of The Emperor’s New Threads takes place in Coquitlam. Admission to the play is free with advanced registration.
Sounds of Summer in Langley City – free outdoor concerts and a market at Douglas Park Spirit Square.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert in Surrey. Today’s event is at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.

Metro Vancouver Markets

Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Langley Community Farmers Market – from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Douglas Park.
Granville Island Public Market – the world-famous market at Granville Island.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).

Featured Attractions & Activities

Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival – family-friendly activities and logger competitions in Squamish.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium. Today is also Fireworks Night!
Art Downtown – local artists create, display and sell their art in downtown Vancouver. There’s also live music throughout the event.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Theatre, Concerts & Other Shows

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features The Little Mermaid.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music at Seylynn Park on the North Shore.
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – an adaptation of The Emperor’s New Threads takes place in Coquitlam. Admission to the play is free with advanced registration.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Summer Sounds at University Boulevard – free live music in the afternoon at UBC (outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard).
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.

Metro Vancouver Markets

New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
Granville Island Public Market – the world-famous market at Granville Island.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and The Lost Souls of Gastown.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Friday, July 31, 2026

English Bay Fireworks – major fireworks displays and entertainment in English Bay.
EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues in Vancouver. Today features Monteverdi’s Orfeo at the UBC Chan Centre.
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival – family-friendly activities and logger competitions in Squamish.
Abbotsford Agrifair – an agricultural fair that includes a midway, amusement rides and animals in Abbotsford.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Sports, Shows & Entertainment

RCMP Musical Ride – a horseback performance at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor. (This evening is Pride Night.)
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music in Panorama Park on the North Shore.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today features Sister Act.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village – free live music takes place at Norman MacKenzie Square as well as outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard at UBC.
Outdoor Movie Night in Langley City – the film GOAT shows at Douglas Park.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – an adaptation of The Emperor’s New Threads takes place in Coquitlam. Admission to the play is free with advanced registration.
EMV Summer Festival – today’s concert is Monteverdi’s Orfeo at the Chan Centre of the Performing Arts at UBC.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE. Today is Summerween, meaning the attraction has a Halloween theme.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

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Typical July Weather

Along with August, July is typically the driest month of the year in Vancouver and without a doubt one of (if not the) best times to be in the city. The weather is warm (for Vancouver) and the days nice and long, with the sun still up well into the late evenings.

If you want to avoid the rain and you like warm temperatures, then July is usually a great month to be in Vancouver and outdoors at one of the city’s great beaches or parks enjoying the fabulous weather.

July temperatures can expect to hit a high of about 22 degrees C (or 72 F) on a typical day, and the lows hover around 13 C (or 55 F). It also only rains about 35 mm (so less than 1.5 inches), making Vancouver and the surrounding region one of the absolute best places to be in the world in July.

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