Canada Day Events in Metro Vancouver. Every year on July 1, Metro Vancouver bursts into celebration with a spectacular array of Canada Day Events, featuring concerts, family fun, cultural ceremonies, markets, and fireworks across the region. Whether you’re heading to downtown Vancouver’s Canada Together at Canada Place, enjoying the waterfront festivities on Granville Island, or experiencing the excitement in Surrey, Burnaby, West Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, or Steveston, there’s something special for everyone. Below is a list of Canada Day events happening in Metro Vancouver.
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What better way to spend Canada Day than at Canada’s largest eh’quarium? Located in the heart of Stanley Park, Vancouver Aquarium is throwing an all-ages Jelly Jamboree that will light up your night!
Join us on July 1 for an after-hours Canada Day celebration overflowing with special animal experiences, live entertainment, and aquatic fun for the whole family. From splashing sea lions to dancing jellyfish and face painting to hands-on activities, it’s going to be a sea-riously good time!
Celebrate Canada Day at Britannia Mine Museum!Join us on July 1st for a fun-filled Canada Day celebration featuring live music, family-friendly games, and festive activities. Tap your toes to folk-rock performances by Coldwater Road, playing three 30-minute sets between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM outside our iconic Mill No. 3 building.Enjoy classic games like Cornhole and Ring Toss, and take part in a traditional Maypole dance — a nostalgic favourite for all ages!Your admission includes the Underground Tour and our award-winning BOOM! show, making it the perfect way to spend Canada Day with the whole family.
Free for members! Not a member yet? Consider a museum membership for unlimited visits, special events, and exclusive perks all year round.
| July 1 | Jelly Jamboree at Vancouver Aquarium Location: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way Tickets: Adult – $35, Child – $20 View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day at the Britannia Mine Museum Location: Britannia Mine Museum Tickets: Included with General Admission View Website |
| July 1 | Steveston Salmon Festival Location: Steveston Village, Richmond Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | North Shore Canada Day Location: The Shipyards Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day Celebrations Location: Abbotsford Exhibition Park Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day Location: Burnaby Village Museum Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day in Coquitlam Location: Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day Location: Memorial Peace Park Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Together at Canada Place Location: Canada Place Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Community Celebration on Canada Day Location: Sunset Community Centre Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day Location: Castle Park, Port Coquitlam Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day Location: John Lawson Park Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day in the Township of Langley Location: McLeod Athletic Park, Langley Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Surrey Canada Day Location: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Loft Country Canada Day Location: Loft Country, Langley Tickets: Varies View Website |
| July 1 | Granville Island Kids Market – Canada Day Location: Granville Island Kids Market, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day Celebration Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 1 | Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together Location: Downtown Squamish, Squamish View Website |
