Family Festivities and Canada Day Fireworks in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Whether you’re looking for a lively waterfront celebration, a small-town parade, or one of the Lower Mainland’s biggest fireworks displays, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Canada Day in Vancouver. From family-friendly festivals and live entertainment to food trucks, cultural performances, and spectacular fireworks, communities across Metro Vancouver are pulling out all the stops. Here are some of the best family festivities and Canada Day fireworks in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland happening this July 1.
Canada Day Fun in and Around Vancouver
Canada Together at Canada Place
Wednesday July 1
Canada Place, Vancouver
Vancouver’s downtown Canada Day celebration at Canada Place includes family-friendly programming, live entertainment, food trucks, exhibits, and waterfront activities. Note: Vancouver’s large harbour fireworks are no longer part of the official Canada Place celebration, so families looking specifically for fireworks will want to head to surrounding communities.
North Vancouver Canada Day at The Shipyards
Wednesday July 1, 11am – 5pm
The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Enjoy a daytime Canada Day family celebration in North Vancouver with live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, food, and community programming in one of the North Shore’s best outdoor gathering spaces.
West Vancouver Canada Day
Wednesday July 1, 4pm – 9pm
John Lawson Park, West Vancouver
At West Van’s Canada Day festivities, families can enjoy live music, sweet treats, and activities for kids and adults at this waterfront celebration.
Good to know: For traditional fireworks close to Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley, and Abbotsford are your best bets. Vancouver’s downtown celebrations are great for daytime family fun, but there is no official harbour fireworks show.
Burnaby StreetFest on Central & Fireworks
Wednesday July 1, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Civic Square, Central Boulevard & Central Park, Burnaby
Burnaby’s evening Canada Day celebrations features food trucks, family activities, cultural performances, live music, and a fireworks finale at 10:15pm in Central Park.
Coquitlam Canada Day & Fireworks
Wednesday July 1, noon – 10:30pm
Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
Coquitlam’s free Canada Day celebrations include live music, family activities, food trucks, community programming, and fireworks at 10pm.
Port Coquitlam Canada Day & Fireworks
Wednesday July 1
Castle Park, Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam’s Canada Day celebrations includes family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food vendors, market vendors, and a fireworks finale after dark.
Surrey Canada Day & Fireworks
Wednesday July 1
Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, Surrey
One of the biggest Canada Day celebrations in Western Canada, Surrey’s event includes live music, amusement rides, food trucks, a family zone, Indigenous programming, exhibitors, and fireworks to cap off the night.
White Rock Canada Day by the Bay
Wednesday July 1, noon – 10:30pm
Memorial Park and West Beach, White Rock
White Rock’s free all-ages seaside Canada Day celebration includes live entertainment, family activities, and a full day of Canada Day fun by the water.
Langley Canada Day & Fireworks
Wednesday July 1, 11am – 11pm
Willoughby Community Park, Langley
Langley’s Canada Day celebration includes food, music, activities, and fireworks at 10pm
Township of Langley Canada Day & Fireworks
Wednesday July 1, noon – 10:30pm
McLeod Athletic Park, Langley
Families can enjoy live entertainment, attractions, games, activities, food trucks, and fireworks at 10:15pm at the Township of Langley’s Canada Day festivities.
Abbotsford Canada Day & Fireworks
Wednesday July 1
Abbotsford Exhibition Park
Abbotsford’s Canada Day celebrations include a parade, family activities, entertainment, food, and fireworks at 10pm, weather permitting.
New Westminster Canada Day
Wednesday July 1, 2pm – 10pm
Queen’s Park, New Westminster
New Westminster’s Canada Day celebration includes live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a beer garden. This year’s finale is listed as a drone show at 10pm, rather than traditional fireworks.
