
Canada Day Events in Vancouver 2025:
What to Expect
Get ready for an unforgettable Canada Day 2025 in Vancouver with boat parties, parades, and artistic fun! Find out how you can join the festivities.
Looking for the best ways to celebrate Canada Day in Vancouver? We've compiled a list of exciting events you won't want to miss! While these events took place on Canada Day 2024, there's a good chance they will happen again in 2025. Stay tuned for confirmed details as the big day approaches!
Canada Together at Canada Place
Date and Time: July 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (TBC)
Address: Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets, Vancouver
Price: Free
Expect a vibrant day filled with family fun, food, performances, and cultural celebrations at Vancouver’s largest Canada Day gathering. The event theme, “Weaving together the fabric of a nation,” celebrates Canada’s rich diversity.
Surrey Canada Day
Date and Time: July 1, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Address: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre
Price: Free
Western Canada’s largest celebration will feature food trucks, live performances by The Sheepdogs and Sass Jordan, a kid’s zone, and amusement rides. End the night with a spectacular fireworks show.
Maple Ridge Celebrates Canada Day
Date and Time: July 1, noon to 6 p.m.
Address: Memorial Peace Park
Price: Free
Celebrate Canada Day with live music, family-friendly activities, and dance performances as Maple Ridge marks 150 years of its incorporation alongside celebrations of the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations.
Canada Day at Fort Langley
Date and Time: July 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: Fort Langley, 9135 King St.
Price: Free
Enjoy a nostalgic day at Fort Langley with historical re-enactments, First Nations drumming, square dancing, and activities for the whole family at this iconic national historic site.
Canada Day at Westminster Pier Park
Date and Time: June 29 to July 1, 1 to 6 p.m.
Address: Westminster Pier Park
Price: Free for the main event; some admission fees for events on June 29
This three-day celebration includes live music, circus performances, a kids’ zone, and more along the scenic Fraser River.
Canada Day in Abbotsford
Date and Time: July 1, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Address: Abbotsford Exhibition Park
Price: Free
Join the festivities with a parade, multicultural food trucks, live entertainment, and a fireworks display to close the night.
Coquitlam Canada Day
Date and Time: July 1, noon to 10:30 p.m.
Address: Town Centre Park
Price: Free
Coquitlam offers a day full of music, performances, and family-friendly activities, culminating with a fireworks show at 10 p.m.
Canada Day in Port Coquitlam
Date and Time: July 1, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Address: Castle Park, 2252 Castle Crescent
Price: Free
Port Coquitlam will host performances by Tim Hicks and Daniel Wesley, along with a pancake breakfast, food vendors, and a fishing derby.
Canada Day in Burnaby
Date and Time: July 1, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Address: Civic Square, Central Boulevard and Central Park
Price: Free
Burnaby’s Canada Day celebration includes live performances, games, multicultural entertainment, and a grand fireworks finale.
Canada Day at Sunset Community Centre
Date and Time: July 1, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main St, Vancouver
Price: Free
Celebrate with your community at Sunset Community Centre with fun activities like face painting, music, dance performances, and free cake for all.
Opus Plein Air Challenge on Granville Island
Date and Time: July 1, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address: Opus Granville Island, 1360 Johnson St, Vancouver, BC
Price: Free
Join fellow artists for a day of outdoor painting, free canvas panels, and a chance to win prizes. A perfect creative community event for artists of all ages and skill levels.
Steveston Salmon Festival
Date and Time: July 1, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Address: Garry Point Park, Steveston, Richmond, BC
Price: Free (Salmon Bake: $20, Pancake breakfast by donation)
Celebrate one of Canada’s longest-running community festivals with parades, live music, food, and the famous salmon bake. Fun for the whole family!
Golden Spike Days in Port Moody
Date and Time: June 29-30, 2024, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; July 1, 2024, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Rocky Point Park, Port Moody, BC
Price: By donation
Enjoy classic family fun with live performances, gold panning, and unique activities like bubble soccer wars and talent contests.
Awaken Canada at FlyOver Vancouver
Date and Time: June 28 – July 1, 2024
Address: FlyOver Vancouver, 999 Canada Place #201, Vancouver, BC
Price: $29-$35 (Children 13 and under: $10 off adult price)
Experience a breathtaking immersive flight journey over iconic Canadian landscapes. Perfect for families or anyone wanting to explore Canada from a whole new perspective.
Chinese Canadian Museum’s Second-Year Anniversary
Date and Time: July 1, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address: 51 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC (Chinatown)
Price: Free
Celebrate with family-friendly activities including live music, art workshops, and a curator's talk while commemorating Chinese heritage and history in Canada.
Canada Day Boat Party Vancouver 2024
Date and Time: July 1, 2024, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Address: Magic Yacht Charters, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC
Price: Ticketed event
Dance the night away on Vancouver’s largest Canada Day boat party, featuring two dance floors, breathtaking city views, and a rooftop open-air dance floor.
Canada Day Latin X Afrobeats Boat Party
Date and Time: July 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Address: Burrard Queen, 760 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
Price: Ticketed event
Celebrate Canada Day with a vibrant Latin and Afro-Caribbean boat party, complete with dance floors, stunning views, and professional photography.
Canada Day Weekend Bollywood X Punjabi Boat Party
Date and Time: June 30, 2024, 8:00 PM – July 1, 12:00 AM
Address: 750 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
Price: Ticketed event
Dance under the stars on a Bollywood and Punjabi-themed boat party with two vibrant dance floors and breathtaking views of Vancouver.
Canada Day in North Vancouver
Date and Time: July 1, 2024, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Address: The Shipyards, North Vancouver, BC
Price: Free
Family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and stunning waterfront views make the Shipyards a top spot to celebrate Canada Day on the North Shore.
Canada Day in West Vancouver
Date and Time: July 1, 2024, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: John Lawson Park, West Vancouver, BC
Price: Free
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic to enjoy live performances by local bands, including the West Vancouver Youth Band, in a beautiful park setting.
Canada Day in Vancouver offers a variety of exciting events for everyone. From parades to boat parties, there's something for all to enjoy. Don’t miss out—plan your day and join the celebration!