Canada’s 149th birthday is July 1st and people across Metro Vancouver are gearing up to celebrate Canada with a whole lot of community fun! Are you looking for something to do? Grab your favourite red shirt and celebrate at one of these fun events taking place around the Lower Mainland.
Canada Day 2016 in Vancouver
Canada Day at Canada Place This is Canada’s largest Canada Day celebration outside of our nation’s capital.
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (parade and fireworks to follow)
- Location: Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding streets.
- Details: http://www.canadaplace.ca/events/canada-day/
Canada Day Parade Once the daytime celebrations come to a close, Port of Vancouver will be hosting a Canada Day Parade that stretches from West Georgia down Burrard Street. Fireworks to follow.
- Time: 7 p.m. start time
- Parade start: West Georgia and Broughton Streets.
- Details: http://www.canadaplace.ca/events/canada-day/parade/
- Time: 10:30 p.m.
- Location: The two fireworks barges are located in Coal Harbour and Dundarave in West Vancouver.
- Details: http://canadaplace.ca/events/canada-day/fireworks-2/
Canada Day on Granville Island Enjoy a full day of free entertainment, music, fun activities, street entertainment and more.
- Time: all day free event
- Location: Granville Island
- Details: http://granvilleisland.com/
Canada Day 2016 in Burnaby Canada Day 2016 The City of Burnaby is hosting a free Canada Day concert and fireworks display to celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday. Entertainment includes headliners The Trews, plus activities for the whole family.
- Time: gates open at 5 p.m
- Location: Swangard Stadium
- Details: http://www.burnaby.ca/canadaday
Canada Day 2016 in Richmond Steveston Salmon Festival: Canada Day Celebration Visit Steveston and enjoy a pancake breakfast, Canada Day parade, main stage entertainers, children’s festival, food fair, their famous salmon barbecue and much more.
- Time: all day
- Location: Steveston village
- Details: http://www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Canada Day 2016 in Coquitlam / Port Coquitlam Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day Celebrating Canada’s Birthday and Coquitlam’s 125th Anniversary! This free community festival has live music and entertainment, food, family activities and fireworks (start at 10 p.m.).
- Time: Noon-10:30 p.m.
- Location: Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
- Details: http://www.coquitlam125.ca/canada-day
Port Coquitlam Canada Day Don’t miss the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 8-11:30 a.m. at Lions Park and then Canada Day celebrations at Castle Park, including an opening ceremony and cake cutting at noon; followed by children’s activities, live entertainment, salmon barbecue, and main stage entertainment and fireworks. in the evening.
- Time: all day
- Location: Lions Park and then Castle Park, Port Coquitlam
- Details: http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/
Canada Day 2016 on the North Shore North Vancouver Canada Day Parade Festive floats and more at the North Shore annual Canada Day Parade celebration.
- Time: Parade starts at 10 a.m.
- Location: Parade starts at 13th Street and Grand Boulevard
- Details: http://www.canadadaynorthshore.org
North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations Highlights of this event includes main stage performances, roving entertainers, craft market & food trucks. Activities for all ages!
- Time: 12-4 p.m.
- Location: Waterfront Park, North Vancouver
- Details: http://www.northvancanadaday.com
Canada Day 2016 in Surrey Surrey Canada Day Be part of one of the largest Canada Day celebrations in Western Canada. Musical performances including headliner Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, food, midway rides, and activities for all ages. Fireworks at the end of the day.
- Time: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
- Location: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, 176th St. & 64th Ave., Surrey
- Details: http://www.surrey.ca/canadaday
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