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 in 2026

There are lots of great ways to spend the Mother’s Day weekend in the Lower Mainland. Examples include the Royal Canadian Circus in Richmond, concerts in Vancouver with the United Voices Choir and Chor Leoni, Zen at the Zoo in Aldergrove, Rotary May Day Parade in Port Coquitlam, and Sunday Brunches at various restaurants.

If you like theatre, in 2026 there are also the musicals Legally Blonde at Metro Theatre in Vancouver and Singers in a Smoky Room with First Impressions Theatre on the North Shore. There are lots of other fun things to do too!

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).
Chor Leoni Concerts – the award-winning choir hosts their Big Roar shows on May 8th and 9th at the Chan Centre at UBC.
Flyover at Canada Place – the multidimensional theatre experience in downtown Vancouver has a couple of films. TIP: Be sure to treat mom to a souvenir photo, plus maybe lunch, a drink or a snack at the Flying Whale Cafe.
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.
Mother’s Day Powwow – an Indigenous cultural event at John Hendry Park. It’s usually a three-day event. In 2026, however, it’s just on the Sunday.

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 – this year’s “Zen at the Zoo” event takes place on May 9th and 10th. There are crafts, yoga sessions, animal spotlights and other special activities at the attraction.
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, however, which is the case again in 2026. At Lakeland Flowers, however, April 9th is the start of Lupin season in 2026!

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.
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 & Squamish

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.

The following attractions don’t have specific Mother’s Day “events”. They are, however, top places to take moms this time of the year.

Capilano Suspension Bridge – a world-famous attraction with a variety of bridges and other amazing things to see.
Railway Museum of BC – a great, family-friendly attraction that’s only open on Fridays and Saturdays this month (plus on the Sunday of the Victoria Day Long Weekend).
Britannia Mine Museum – an interesting place for young families to take their moms.

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.
Mother’s Day at Darts Hill Garden Park – the semi-private garden is a pretty place to visit on May 10th between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on May 10th in 2026.

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 or the website VancouversBestRestaurants.ca 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: