Located an hour north of Vancouver, Squamish celebrates Canada Day on July 1st with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Squamish Together event in downtown.
In addition to the main Squamish Canada Day event below, the nearby Britannia Mine Museum usually offers live music and other special activities on July 1st.
Other great places to check out in the area include the Railway Museum of BC and the Sea to Sky Gondola. There are a number of beautiful trails to hike in the area during the summer, including the challenging Sea to Summit Trail and Stawamus Chief.
Canada Day Events in Squamish
In previous years, Canada Day celebrations in Squamish featured a parade, opening ceremony and other activities. However, a new event was founded a couple of years ago and continues in 2026.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Squamish Together features live music, cultural performances and food trucks. There’s also an art-themed market at Cleveland Avenue and Junction Park. You can expect to see all kinds of art, textiles and ceramics on sale.
The event features a kids’ zone as well, hosted by the Rotary Club of Squamish. For adults, there’s a craft beer garden with various drinks available for purchase. New in 2026 are FIFA World Cup-inspired soccer games and activities where attendees have the chance to show off their skills.
The main festivities run from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, but there may be DJs playing tunes for a couple hours after that in the evening. For those who bike to the event, there is free bike parking available in Stan Clarke Park for the duration of the festivities.
Entertainment Schedule
The headliner for the 2026 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Squamish Together event is local rock band Uncle Strut. Other announced artists as of mid-June include Cowgirl Loverbrand, Juniper Fuse, ANEMARA and DJ Praiz.
Below was the entertainment schedule from 2024 to give you an idea of what to expect throughout the day. The full lineup and schedule of performances in 2026 is yet to be announced.
- 10:00 am – DJ Praiz
- 11:00 am – IRA Pettle
- 12:00 pm – Welcoming Ceremony and Mayors Address
- 12:30 pm – Welhtima Kexwusem Song & Dance Band
- 1:00 pm – Squamish Dance Centre
- 1:15 pm – DJ Praiz
- 2:00 pm – Ant Hill Kids
- 3:00 pm – Sikh Self Defence Display
- 3:30 pm – Bluesberry Jam Show Band
- 5:00 pm – DJ Opal
- 6:00 pm – DJ O’Show and Guests
Other Information
See the Downtown Squamish BIA website for more information about the Squamish Canada Day event on July 1st.
Click Canada Day in Metro Vancouver for a list of similar events in other parts of the Lower Mainland.
Check out our articles about Squamish and the Sea-to-Sky region to learn more about the region.
See our July Calendar or click Festivals & Events for a list of Lower Mainland events at other times of the year.
