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 usually 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 usually run from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, plus there is a pancake breakfast starting at 8:00 am. 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. Last year the day started with a pancake breakfast at 8:00 am. The cost for that was $5. It wasn’t until around 10:00 am that the day’s main activities began. At about 11:00 am the local Leq’á:mel First Nations did its official welcome, the Canadian flag was raised and everyone sang O Canada. The schedule in 2026 will likely be similar, but with exact details to be confirmed.
Other activities during the Canada Day event include performances by various groups, martial arts demonstrations and magic shows. There are also usually dog shows, lumberjack shows, and a youth zone featuring a bunch of games for kids.
The event typically offers face painting, balloon twisting and caricature portraits from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. In addition, there is a Monster Foam Party in Rona Kids Zone.
Canada Day Event Schedule
Below was the schedule of events for Mission’s Canada Day festivities last year. The lineup for 2026 will likely be comparable.
(Note: Times and other details were subject to change.)
- 8:00 am – Rotary Pancake 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 – West Coast Lumberjack Show (in the field)
- 12:15 pm – Dog Show (in the field)
- 12:30 pm – Norden’s Magic Show (in the Kids Zone)
- 12:30 pm – Council Café
- 1:15 pm – West Coast Lumberjack Show (in the field)
In addition to the above, community art took place during most of the day, and there was also a mobile zipline, escape room adventures, face painting and other family-friendly activities.
Other Information
Visit the City of Mission website for more details about the July 1st event at Fraser River Heritage Park.
Click Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations for information about similar events in other parts of the Lower Mainland.
See our articles about Mission and the Fraser Valley to learn about the region.
Check out our Festivals & Events Calendar for a list of major Lower Mainland events throughout the Lower Mainland.
