Greater Vancouver Father’s Day Family Fun
It’s that time of year: school is nearly out, the BBQs are coming out, and it’s almost time to celebrate our favourite dads. From grandfathers to stepdads, father figures to fathers, this is the time to make a special day for a special guy. Here’s our round-up of some of the best bets for the Greater Vancouver Father’s Day weekend, with events running from Friday to Sunday, including caber tossing at the Highland Games to amusement park rides and vintage car shows:
Best Bests for Family Fun on the Greater Vancouver Father’s Day Weekend
ScotFest and BC Highland Games
When: Friday June 16 – Sunday June 18
Where: Coquitlam
Website: https://scotfestbc.com/
Plenty of cultural fun at this long-time favourite at Coquitlam Town Centre Park. Live music, dancing, beer gardens, vendors, pipe bands, whisky tasting and more, as well as the popular Highland Games competitions.
Playland
When: June through August 18
Where: Vancouver
Website: https://www.pne.ca/playland/
Not exclusive to Father’s Day weekend but a great destination now or any time this summer, Playland is up and running. With rides for all ages, from the wild to the mild, along with carnival games and lots of yummy fair food, this is a great option – especially since kids 3 and under are free. Buy tickets online in advance.
Family Fishing Day
When: Sunday June 18
Where: Coquitlam
Website: https://festivalcoquitlam.ca/events/family-fishing-day
Join the Family Fishing Day at Lafarge Lake and learn from the experts on how to catch rainbow trout. Fly tying lessons and casting lessons will also take place, as well as a raffle. No license is needed during Family Fishing Day and the event is free to join. Runs from 9am to 1 pm.
Kilby Historic Site
When: Sunday June 18
Where: Harrison Mills
Website: https://kilby.ca/program/fathers-day-rendezvous/
Take a mini road trip out to Harrison Mills for this unique event. The Father’s Day Rendezvous at Kilby Historic Site includes homesteading activities like water witching, toe-tapping fiddle music, and wooden toy making.. Historic actors in costume will be on site, and the museum and farm animals are open.
Sasquatch Days
When: Saturday June 17 and Sunday June 18
Where: Harrison Hot Springs
Website: https://tourismharrison.com/
This two-day community festival includes canoe races and a salmon BBQ, along with live entertainment and crafts. Admission is free. This event was on hold for 2020 and 2021 but is back for the second year in a row in the small town of Harrison for Father’s Day weekend fun.
Old Car Sunday in the Park
When: Sunday June 18
Where: Mission
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/
Head over to Fraser River Heritage Park from 9 am to 4 pm to enjoy collectible and vintage automobiles. Admission for spectators is free; to participate with your own vehicle, check out the website for registration details.
Father’s Day at the Farm
When: Sunday June 18
Where: Surrey
Website: https://www.surrey.ca/
History buffs will enjoy visiting Historic Stewart Farm this weekend, with the theme of Victorian Gadgets and Gizmos. The Greater Vancouver Garden Railway Club will be on site with a large-scale model railway display on the lawn. Head to Stewart Hall to make a train-themed Father’s Day card and enjoy the farmhouse with drop-in visits.
