11 Canada Day Events Happening Around Metro Vancouver

Canada Day is on a Wednesday this year, and it’s all the more reason to enjoy the hump day off and indulge in some mid-week celebrations. With plenty of Canada Day events happening around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland in 2026, here are 11 worth checking out.

1. Steveston Salmon Festival

The Steveston Salmon Festival is back for its 79th year on July 1 in the historic Steveston Village in Richmond. This free, family-friendly, all-day celebration commemorates the community’s storied local fishing history.

The day kicks off early with a pancake breakfast by the Rotary Club of Steveston from 8 a.m. and a kids bike parade starting at 9:30 a.m. Kids can head to Sammy’s Fun Zone for face painting and hand-drawn caricatures. Or, visit one of the three stages for live music performances from acts like Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Ginalina and Gift Shop, which pays tribute to The Tragically Hip.

Foodies and salmon lovers will enjoy the food trucks and meals on offer. The iconic Salmon Bake will serve over 3,000 fillets cooked over an open fire starting at 11 a.m., as well as Japanese-Canadian chow mein.

Other exciting highlights include a Japanese culture show, a community marketplace, skateboarding demos with Vancity Freestyle and free activities at the Steveston Museum, the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

Free admission
Steveston Village, Richmond
stevestonsalmonfest.ca

2. Canada Day at Britannia Mine Museum

Britannia Mine Museum is putting on a Canada Day celebration with live music, family-friendly fun and hands-on activities at the summer exhibits.

Enjoy live performances by the Sea-to-Sky duo, Riverbank Roses, starting at noon. Play a few classic lawn games like cornhole, drill bit ring toss, bottle ring toss and more activities. Or, explore the summer exhibit, Giants at Work: Big Jobs, Bigger Machines, featuring the massive Cat® 793C Mining Truck, interactive experiences and hands-on exploration focused on the scale and engineering of modern mining.

General admission: $34.36 for adults, $29.56 for seniors, $26.36 for youth (13-17) and $19.96 for children (5-12)
150 Copper Drive, Britannia Beach
britanniaminemuseum.ca

3. Canada Day at Granville Island

 

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Granville Island is putting on a full day of celebrations for Canada Day on July 1, and the gates open at 8 a.m. for the World Cup watch party at 9 a.m. (and again at 1 and 5 p.m.) on the big screen. Also early in the morning is the annual False Creek Ferries’ Canada Day water ballet performance at 8:30 a.m.around False Creek and off the Granville Island Ferry Docks.

At noon, there will be a Canada Day ceremony in the Watch Party site with speeches by dignitaries, the Canadian national anthem performed by Granville Island busker Shawn Bullshields and a giant cake cutting. Other programming includes live music, free Vancouver International Jazz Festival performances, artisan displays, merchant activities and dozens of food and drink offerings.

Free admission
Granville Island Public Market
granvilleisland.com

4. Rooftop Party at D/6 Bar & Lounge

Celebrate Canada Day in Vancouver above the city at D/6 Bar & Lounge’s Tulum-inspired rooftop party takeover with PATRÓN. Starting at 2 p.m. to late, dance to DJs all day, along with live performers, themed activations, vendors and cocktails. Dress in your best red and white outfit, of course, and enjoy the energetic atmosphere with city skyline views. Purchase tickets online here.

Tickets $29.38 for early arrival (before 2 p.m.), $58.79 for wave two
D/6 Bar & Lounge at Parq Casino, 39 Smithe St., Vancouver
parqcasino.com/d-6-lounge

5. Canada Together at Canada Place

 

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual Canada Day celebrations at Canada Place along Vancouver’s waterfront. Canada Together, planned with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, has historically been the largest July 1 celebration outside of Ottawa.

This all-day, free, family-friendly event will feature a host of activities from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: live music on multiple stages, a citizenship ceremony welcoming new Canadians, the CN Family Zone, an Expo 86 exhibit, an Indigenous marketplace, food trucks and more.

Free admission
999 Canada Place, Vancouver
canadaplace.ca/canadatogether

6. Canada Day at The Shipyards by the Rotary Club of Lions Gate

 

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The Rotary Club of Lions Gate is putting on a full day of music, art and community fun. Head to The Shipyards in North Vancouver to catch live performances across two stages and browse local artists and artisans. This kid-friendly event is free for everyone, no tickets required. And if you want to catch some World Cup action, head to the Uber Eats Canada Soccer House at the Shipyards for a full day of live broadcasts and more.

Free admission
125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
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7. Canada Day (Stationary) Parade in North Vancouver

After a six-year absence, the North Vancouver Canada Day parade is back. Well, sort of. Instead of stopping traffic and marching down the streets, the parade is staying put at Civic Plaza from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on July 1. Organized by the Celebrate North Vancouver Society, the “stationary” parade will have many of the same parade elements—bands, dancers and floats—along with a vintage car show, face painting, family activities and more.

Free
126 14th St W, North Vancouver
northvancanada.ca

8. Cypress Mountain Canada Day BBQ

 

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It seems there are plenty of Canada Day celebrations on Vancouver’s North Shore, including a BBQ party at Cypress Mountain. Get out of the city and head to the 3 Peaks Patio for the afternoon on July 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. for a live DJ, a BBQ, face painting, some chill patio time and even some axe throwing. Purchase your meal deal voucher in advance.

Meal tickets: $18 for a burger and soft drink, or $20 for a burger and a beer
Cypress Mountain, 6000 Cypress Bowl Rd, West Vancouver
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9. Surrey Canada Day

 

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The massive Surrey Canada Day celebration is back this year. The full day of free programming kicks off at 10 a.m. at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, with a lineup of exciting musical performances, including the headlining Canadian country singer, Josh Ross. There will also be dozens of food trucks, a beer garden, kids’ activities at the Family Zone, amusement rides, bouncy castles and an opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture through music, dance, storytelling, workshops and art at the Indigenous village. End the day with fireworks (I know, right!) at 10:15 p.m.

Free admission
Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, 17728 64 Ave, Surrey 
surreycanadaday.ca

10. StreetFest on Central in Burnaby

 

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StreetFest on Central in Burnaby is also back this Canada Day. There’s something for everybody to celebrate, with a family zone with kids’ entertainment and activities at Civic Square, and more family-friendly activities along Central Boulevard. In Central Park, find food trucks, dance and live concert performances. That’s where the firework finale will also take place (around 10:15 p.m.). The event starts at 6:30 p.m., and roads are expected to be busy, so take transit to the festival.

Free admission
Civic Square, Central Boulevard and Central Park, Burnaby 
burnaby.ca

11. Canada Day in Port Coquitlam

 

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Enjoy a free community Canada Day celebration in Port Coquitlam on July 1. Start the morning with free drop-in basketball and lacrosse at Port Coquitlam Community Centre (9:30-11:30 a.m.) or participate in the fishing derby at Lions Park (8-11 a.m.). The main celebration starts at 1 p.m. at Castle Park, with an afternoon and evening of live entertainment, food stalls, a beverage garden, market vendors and a fireworks display after dark.