It’s time to come together as a community and celebrate Canada Day! Now more than ever, Canadians are united in acknowledging the difficult past that we have come from and are still trying to improve going forward. At the same time, there is pride in the values that unite us all and the privileges afforded to us living in Canada.
Below is a list of cities and locations hosting family-friendly Canada Day events across Metro Vancouver!
Canada Day in Abbotsford: The community celebration begins with a two-hour parade along the main street, a family festival at the Abbotsford Exhibition Park, with interactive play zones, main stage entertainment, a multi-cultural themed food truck festival, and a fireworks finale!
Mt Lehman Canada Day: In Abbotsford, the community of Mt Lehman is hosting a neighbourhood procession. If you have a classic car, join in the parade for a “drive through the country”. Meet at the Mt Lehman Hall at 8am for a FREE pancake breakfast on July 1st.
Canada Day at the Burnaby Village Museum: Burnaby Village Museum hosts Burnaby’s official July 1st celebrations, offering multicultural family entertainment, musicians, displays, face painting, games, demonstrations, and, of course, cupcakes!
Canada Day in Coquitlam: Everyone is invited to enjoy Coquitlam’s family-friendly event with its wide range of entertainment, multicultural performances, fireworks, food, fun activities, and opportunities to learn more about Canadian and pre-colonial Indigenous history.
Canada Day in Delta: The Canada Day celebrations in Delta are packed with family fun! Enjoy live music, dance and cultural performances, in addition to plenty of games like Birthday Bingo and delicious food trucks. Don’t miss the exciting fireworks display at 10pm to cap off an incredible Canada Day.
Canada Day in Langley: Located at McLeod Athletic Park, this free, family-oriented event features live musical performances and entertainment, a spray park, a playground, and food trucks. A Family Fun Zone will entertain kids with bouncy castles, balloon twisters, games, and community booths.
Canada Day at the Canadian Museum of Flight: Soar to new heights this Canada Day at the Canadian Museum of Flight! Explore the various aviation exhibits, meet fun roaming characters, get your face painted, and have a blast. There will be plenty of crafts, games and CAKE to keep families having fun all day.
Canada Day in Maple Ridge: Canada Day at Memorial Peace Park is the place to be for families! The full festival experience live entertainment, cultural performances, family activities, food trucks, and FIFA viewing opportunities!
Canada Day in North Vancouver: The Rotary Club of Lions Gate presents a family-friendly event at The Shipyards. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and delicious food.
Canada Day STATIONARY Parade: After 5 years of cancelled parades, North Vancouver is hosting a STATIONARY parade to celebrate Canada Day! What’s that? Well, due to security constraints, the parade is back on, but it won’t move! The different stations will stay in one place, and people will move about to see the different areas.
Canada Day in Pitt Meadows: You are invited to šxʷhék̓ʷnəs (Spirit Square) on Friday, July 1, 2026, for a pancake breakfast, show & shine, artisan alley, dog show, kids zone, and main stage entertainment.
Canada Day in Port Coquitlam: Everyone is invited to come together for a full day of family-friendly fun, starting with a pancake breakfast and ending with a fireworks display. Bring your family and friends, grab your beach chairs and blankets, and enjoy family-friendly games and festivities, a beer garden, food trucks and more.
Connect on Canada Day: Port Moody is hosting a ‘Connect on Canada Day’ event at Rocky Point Park. Enjoy live music, a special ceremony, and plenty of free fun for the whole family!
Steveston Salmon Festival: Celebrate the 78th Steveston Salmon Festival on Saturday, July 1! Spanning from Britannia Shipyards to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, come and enjoy the day-long program which will feature live music, exhibitions, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and the return of the popular Canada Day parade – fun for all ages!
Canada Day in Surrey: Presented by Prospera Credit Union, Surrey Canada Day is back at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre on July 1 from 10am – 10:30pm. This free event promises a day filled with excitement for the whole family. This is Western Canada’s largest July 1st event, and there is so much to see and do!
Canada Day at Sunset Community Centre: Put on your red and white and come enjoy celebrations full of family fun. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and performances.
Canada Day at Canada Place: The community is invited to Canada Together for a full day of performances and family-friendly activities as Canada Place celebrates its 40th anniversary. The celebration will feature live music, a citizenship ceremony, a Family Zone, an Indigenous Marketplace, an Expo 86 Exhibit, food trucks, and more.
Canada Day in Kitsilano: Each year, the Kitsilano Showboat features incredible performances on their iconic stage to celebrate Canada Day. Stay tuned to learn about 2026 performances and times!
Canada Day Jazz Fest on Granville Island: To close out the 40th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Coastal Jazz hosts a day of family-friendly, free programming. Hear sounds ranging from New Orleans-style and Afro jazz, to surf rock and music from a 90s cult classic Japanese animé.
Canada Day Drumming: Celebrate Canada Day in Vancouver with rhythm, unity, and community at the 10th annual Canada Day Drumming celebration! Taking place at select locations across Metro Vancouver and live-streamed nationally, this free, family-friendly event invites people of all ages and backgrounds to join in a powerful, multicultural drumming experience
Canada Day by the Bay: Bring the whole family down to the beach and spend the day listening to live entertainment at Memorial Park, West Beach.
