July 1st is usually celebrated in Mission with Canada Day birthday cake, family-friendly activities and free live entertainment at Fraser River Heritage Park.
This article includes the following information about Canada Day in Mission:
Where and When | Activities | Event Schedule | Other Information
Canada Day in Mission BC
Canada Day festivities in Mission typically begin at around 8:00 am with a pancake breakfast hosted by the local Rotary Club at the park. In the past, pre-COVID-19, the party finished around 14 hours later, at 10:00 pm, with fireworks at the Mission Raceway.
That hasn’t been the case the last few years, however. Now, there are no fireworks and everything happens at Fraser River Heritage Park. It’s still a great small-town community event though, and admission is free!
Where and When
The main Canada Day celebrations take place at Mission’s Fraser River Heritage Park. the venue’s address is 7494 Mary Street. Activities ran from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm in 2024. Mission itself is located in the Fraser Valley on the north side of the Fraser River from Abbotsford.
Canada Day Activities
A fair amount happens on Canada Day in Mission. The day starts with a pancake breakfast at 8:00 am. The cost for that is $5. It’s not until around 10:00 am that the day’s main activities begin. At about 11:00 am is when the local Leq’á:mel First Nations does its official welcome, the Canadian flag is raised and everyone sings O Canada.
Other activities during the Canada Day event include performances by various groups, martial arts demonstrations and magic shows. In 2024 there were also dog shows, logger sports, and a youth zone featuring a bunch of games for kids.
This year’s event offered face painting, balloon twisting and caricature portraits. There is also a Monster Foam Party between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Canada Day Event Schedule
Below was the schedule of events for Mission’s Canada Day festivities in 2024.
(Note: Times and other details were subject to change.)
- 8:00 am – Rotary Pancake and Bannock Breakfast
- 10:00 am – Dog Show (in the field)
- 10:00 am – Cascadia Wind Ensemble (at the gazebo)
- 11:00 am – Opening Ceremony (in the Flag Plaza)
- 11:30 am – Dog Show (in the field)
- 12:00 pm – Punj-Aab Culture Club (on the Main Stage)
- 12:20 pm – Caden Knudsen (on the Main Stage)
- 12:40 pm – MOCAT (on the Main Stage)
- 1:00 pm – Norden’s Magic Show (in the Kids Zone)
- 1:00 pm – Kara Kata (on the Main Stage)
- 1:00 pm – Dog Show (in the field)
- 1:20 pm – True Art Dance Academy (on the Main Stage)
- 1:40 pm – Miss Shauna (on the Main Stage)
In addition to the above, martial arts demonstrations took place during most of the day, as did rock wall climbing, escape room adventures, face painting and other family-friendly activities.
Other Information
For more details about the July 1st event at Fraser River Heritage Park, visit the City of Mission website.
For information about similar events in other parts of the Lower Mainland, click Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations.
To learn more about the region, see our articles about Mission and the Fraser Valley.
For a list of major Lower Mainland events throughout the Lower Mainland, see our Festivals & Events Calendar.
