Mother's Day in Vancouver

Mother’s Day takes place on the second Sunday in May each year, so on May 10th in 2026. It’s a day to celebrate mothers everywhere, including in Vancouver.

See our article about Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch Venues for a list of top restaurants to treat your mom at. See below or check out our May Calendar of Events to learn about events and activities that take place on the weekend of the special day.

Check out our article about Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for ideas on other things to give your mom (or grandma or your mother-in-law).

Click on any of the following links to skip to Mother’s Day events in a specific region:

Vancouver | Fraser Valley | Richmond | North Shore | Surrey

For information about restaurants that offer brunch click Take Mom Out for Brunch.

Mother’s Day in Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

There are lots of great ways to spend the Mother’s Day weekend in the Lower Mainland.

Below we’ve listed events that typically take place on the Mother’s Day weekend. One of the highlights is the Royal Canadian International Circus in Richmond. There are lots of other fun things to do with the family too.

TAKE MOM AND THE FAMILY TO THE CIRCUS

The Royal Canadian International Circus is at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond on May 7th to 10th in 2026. It’s a fun and very affordable show intended for all ages. Visit the royalcanadiancircus.ca website to book your tickets.

Mothers Day in Vancouver

Events on Mother’s Day

Below are some of the events that happen on or close to Mother’s Day weekend in various communities in the Lower Mainland.

Mother’s Day in Vancouver

The Improv Centre – the Granville Island-based theatre company has a special Mother’s Day Matinee show.
Buffet Brunches – a number of downtown Vancouver restaurants offer fancy Mother’s Day brunch buffets on the Sunday. Some of the best include those at the Westin Bayshore, Pinnacle Waterfront, Pinnacle Marriott and other hotels.
Musical at Metro Theatre – in 2026 the musical Legally Blonde runs from May 8th to June 7th (so just in time for the Mother’s Day weekend).
Flyover at Canada Place – the multidimensional theatre experience in downtown Vancouver has a couple of films. On Mother’s Day some years, you can treat mom to a show, brunch and a souvenir photo.
United Voices Choir Concert – in 2026 the choir has concerts featuring pieces by Mozart and Schubert in Vancouver on May 9th and 10th at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church and Pacific Spirit United Church.

BC POLISH FESTIVAL

The BC Polish Festival is a terrific community event that features food, drinks, live entertainment and family-friendly fun. It takes place at Leigh Square in Port Coquitlam on Sunday, May 31st. Visit the poloneztri-city.org website.

Mother’s Day in the Fraser Valley

A number of places host special Mother’s Day activities in the Fraser Valley including the following:

Mother’s Day at the Greater Vancouver Zoo – family-friendly activities celebrating mothers take place at the attraction in Aldergrove most years.
Mother’s Day at Kilby – the historic site in the Fraser Valley hosts a special event. There are also sweet treats and beverages for sale in Kilby’s café.

In addition to the above, the Abbotsford Tulip Festival at Lakeland Flowers, the Harrison Tulip Festival in Agassiz, and Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres are usually happening in early May. In recent years they have ended before Mother’s Day, which appears to be the case again in 2026. Weather and growing conditions permitting, however, there is a small chance they could still be open on the second weekend of May.

SAVE ON ROPES COURSE ADVENTURES

For an extra fun activity to do with mom, consider treating her (and the rest of the family) to a day out at WildPlay in Maple Ridge. The ropes courses and ziplines there are amazing (and even your mother will be able to do them).

Mother’s Day in Richmond

Royal Canadian International Circus – one of the best places to be on the Mother’s Day weekend is at Lansdowne Centre. That’s where the circus sets up its tent from May 7th to 10th in 2026.
Floral Workshops at Athiana Acres – the organic flower farm near Steveston Village has Mother’s Day flower-arranging workshops.
Mother’s Day Tea and Plant Sale – the annual plant sale and Mother’s Day Tea takes place at London Heritage Farm in Richmond. The historic site isn’t far from Steveston Village.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. The market runs every weekend between late April and early October.

London Farm Plant Sale — Mother’s Day at London Heritage Farm

Mother’s Day on the North Shore

Mother’s Day Brunches – arguably the best Mother’s Day brunch buffet on the North Shore is the one at the Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier.
Railway Museum of BC – this is further north than the North Shore (it’s in Squamish), but the Railway Museum of BC is a great attraction that’s only open a handful of times a month.

Mother’s Day in Surrey

Glades Garden Mother’s Day Event – the garden at 561 172nd Street in Surrey has a special event on the Saturday and Sunday of the Mother’s Day weekend.

Other Mother’s Day Activities

There are lots of other ways to thank moms and make them feel special in the Lower Mainland, including in the following ways:

Take Mom Out for Brunch

A Canadian Mother’s Day tradition is to take mom out for brunch. Many restaurants across the Lower Mainland offer special brunch menus on Mother’s Day. This includes some of the region’s finest establishments as well as some of the most reasonably priced.

See our article about Top Mother’s Day Brunches for a list of places to treat mom. Top brunch buffets include ones at the H2 Kitchen & Bar at the Westin Bayshore Hotel, P2B Bistro at the Pinnacle Waterfront Hotel, Showcase Restaurant & Bar at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel and Pinnacle at the Pier in North Vancouver, plus various other Lower Mainland restaurants.

TIP: Restaurants offering Mother’s Day buffet brunches often fill up well in advance. Book early if you want a spot.

BRUNCH AT THE WESTIN BAYSHORE HOTEL

A great place for brunch on weekends is the H2 Kitchen + Bar at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. We’ve eaten there a number of times. The Mother’s Day brunch there is extra special.

Take Mom Out for Dinner

Instead of taking mom out for a brunch, why not lunch or dinner? Check out Metro Vancouver’s Best Restaurants for a list of great places.

Spend the Day with Mom and the Family

In addition to a nice meal out and taking in special weekend events, a popular way to treat mom special is to take her to one of Vancouver’s best places outdoors. If the weather is good, great venues for family time include anywhere in Vancouver’s Top Parks and Places in Nature. Some of our favourites include the following: