Canada Day Events for FREE in Metro Vancouver
Looking for exciting Canada Day events in Metro Vancouver that won’t break the bank? Look no further! This year, on July 1, 2025, various communities in the region are hosting free celebrations to honour Canada’s birthday. From lively parades to captivating live performances and spectacular fireworks displays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s explore some of the highlights!
Family-friendly Canada Day events for Free
Abbotsford
A perfect outing for families with little ones. The festivities kick off with an exciting parade along South Fraser Way, followed by a vibrant festival at Abbotsford Exhibition Park. Enjoy a plethora of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, mouthwatering multicultural food trucks, and a bustling marketplace. And to top it all off, brace yourself for a mesmerizing light show finale that will leave you in awe.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 11am-10pm, (Parade at 11am, 1pm Family Festival, Fireworks at 10pm)
Location: Abbotsford Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Dr, Abbotsford, BC
Cost: Free
Burnaby
Celebrate Canada Day in Burnaby with a spectacular lineup of events! Enjoy multicultural entertainment, games, activities, food, live performances, and fireworks. Join them at Edmonds Plaza and Park, Burnaby Village Museum, and StreetFest on Central.Enjoy the dazzling fireworks in Central Park, indulge in delicious treats from food vendors, and groove to the rhythm of free live performances.
Edmonds Plaza and Park
Time: 11 am-2:30 pm
Location: 7433 Edmonds Street
Burnaby Village Museum
Time: 11 am-4:30 pm
Location: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Streetfest on Central
Time: 6:30-10:30 pm, Fireworks at 1015 pm
Location: Civic Square, Central Boulevard and Central Park
Chilliwack
Celebrate Canada Day in Chilliwack on Tuesday, July 1 with a full day of family fun! Start with a pancake breakfast at Evergreen Hall (8–11 a.m.), then enjoy a free museum open house, public skating, and $2 swims throughout the day. The evening celebration at Exhibition Field (5–10:30 p.m.) features live entertainment, food trucks, the RE/MAX Kids Zone, and performances hosted by Trevor McDonald. Bring a blanket or chair and cap off the night with a spectacular Canada Day Drone Show!
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 8am-11am Pancake breakfast at Evergreen Hall $6
– Chilliwack Museum 10am to 2pm.
– Sardis Sports Complex (10-1130am)/ Chilliwack Coliseum (1-230pm) Free Skating
– $2 Swim Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (10am-12pm)/ Cheam Leisure Centre (1-3pm)
-Exhibition Field – 5-1030pm. 9145 Corbould St, Chilliwack. 1015pm Drone Show.
Cost: Free at the Chilliwack Museum and Exhibition Field
Coquitlam
Join Coquitlam City for a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly celebration that offers an abundance of entertainment, multicultural performances, dazzling fireworks, delicious food, exciting activities, and opportunities to delve into both Canadian and pre-colonial Indigenous history. Get ready for a day of joyous festivities that honour our collective heritage and create cherished memories for all.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 12pm to 10:30 pm. Fireworks at 10 pm
Location: Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Cost: Free
Delta
Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey packed with family-friendly activities, an epic live performance by RECKLESS (the ultimate Bryan Adams cover band). These events will be at Diefenbaker Park, Kirkland House, and Chalmers Park. End it off with a spectacular Fireworks show.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: Diefenbaker Park (hosted by Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club)
Cost: Free
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Location: Kirkland House and Harris Barn at Hawthorne Grove Park (hosted by Kirkland House Foundation)
Cost: Free
Time: 3pm – 1030pm (Parade at 3pm, Fireworks at 10pm)
Location: Chalmers Park (hosted by the City of Delta)
Cost: Free
Langley
Enjoy family-friendly fun at two fantastic events featuring live entertainment, games and activities, delicious food, and much more. Admission is free for everyone!
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 2pm-1030pm (Drone light show at 1015pm)
Location: McLeod Athletic Park – 5687 216th Street, Langley
Cost: Free
Fort Langley
Fort Langley National Historic Site, BC Farm Museum, Heritage CNR Station
Celebrate Canada’s 154th birthday at the site where British Columbia was born. Enjoy multicultural music and dances and witness some of the cultures that helped form the great country Canada is now. Face painting, airbrush tattoos, henna, flag raising, and cake.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 10am to 430pm
Location: Fort Langley – 9135 King Street, Langley
Cost: Free
Maple Ridge
Enjoy free live entertainment on four stages, cultural performances, family activities, and delicious eats from global food trucks. Headliner Susana Williams Band brings a lively mix of pop rock, Latin, and jazz to the stage. Kids can enjoy inflatables, face painting, tot hockey, and interactive games, while thrill-seekers can try Euro Bungee and the rock-climbing wall. Don’t miss Zumba, local vendors, community displays, and the 224 Street Party—all celebrating the spirit and diversity of Maple Ridge!
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Location: Memorial Peace Park – 11930 224 St, Maple Ridge, BC
Cost: Free
Mission
Start your Canada Day bright and early with a $6 Rotary Pancake Breakfast at 9 a.m., then enjoy a full lineup of entertainment throughout the day! At 10 a.m., catch performances by the Cascadia Wind Ensemble at the Gazebo and the Flyball Agility Dog Show. The official Canada Day Ceremony begins at 11 a.m., followed by the exciting West Coast Lumberjack Show at 11:30 a.m. and another Flyball performance at 12:15 p.m. Kids will love Norden the Magician at 12:30 p.m. in the Kids Zone, while adults can relax and chat at the Council Café. Wrap up the afternoon with one more Lumberjack Show at 1:15 p.m.—a perfect end to a fun-filled celebration!
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 8am to 2pm
Location: Mission Rotary Club – 8am-10am for Pancake Breakfast $6 (32331 7th Ave, Mission, BC,)
-Fraser River Heritage Park – 10am-2pm, 7494 Mary St, Mission 1, BC
Cost: Free
North Vancouver
In North Vancouver, the Rotary Club of Lions Gate invites you to a family-friendly Canada Day Celebration at The Shipyards. This year’s event features a diverse lineup of local performers, engaging activities, a refreshing beer garden, and much more.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 11am to 5pm
Location: The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: Free
New Westminister
Get ready for a sensational experience at Queen’s Park! From 1pm – 8pm, the park will be buzzing with excitement, offering a fantastic lineup of activities to ignite your curiosity and inspire new adventures. The fun begins at 1pm with delightful food trucks serving up tasty treats. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of live music, and delight the little ones with captivating children’s activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy and discover.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 1pm – 8pm
Location: Queen’s Park – 3rd Ave, New Westminster, BC
Cost: Free
Pitt Meadows
Start the day with a delicious pancake breakfast, then explore a full lineup of exciting activities including a classic car Show & Shine, local artisan market, adorable dog show, and a messy-fun watermelon eating contest. Kids will love the dedicated Kids Zone, and the Main Stage will be buzzing with live entertainment all day long. There’s something for everyone—don’t miss out on this festive Canada Day celebration!
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Spirit Square – 11985 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC
Cost: Free
Port Coquitlam
This free, all-day event offers live music, family-friendly entertainment, a beverage garden, delicious food from local food trucks, market vendors, and more. Bring your family and friends, pack your beach chairs and blankets, and enjoy the festivities at Castle Park and end the night with fireworks.
Time: 1pm-Dusk
Location: Castle Park: 2252 Castle Crescent, Port Coquitlam, BC
Time: 8-11am
Event: Fishing Derby with prizes for children age 10 and under. No registration required
Location: Lions Park, 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam, BC
Time: 930am-1130am
Event: Canada Day Breakfast $7 and Free Drop-in Basketball and lacrosse
Location: Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC
Richmond
Steveston Salmon Festival
Skip downtown entirely and hit the Steveston Canada Day and Salmon Festival – a very Vancouver way to celebrate. There’s a children’s bike parade at 9:30 am, and the main parade at 10 am. The children’s festival, craft fair, food fair, martial arts demos, and more. And don’t miss out on the salmon BBQ which starts from 11 am and goes until the fish runs out.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Various locations in Steveston Village area
Cost: Free
Surrey
Get ready for the ultimate Canada Day extravaganza at Surrey’s Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre! Experience a day filled with free, family-friendly entertainment, thrilling rides, fascinating exhibits, an Indigenous Village, delicious food trucks, and a breathtaking fireworks finale. Surrey Canada Day celebrates music, education, and the vibrant cultural traditions of Indigenous, local, and multicultural artists. Join us on July 1st to reflect, embrace diversity, and nurture hope for a brighter future
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 10am-1030pm (Fireworks start at 1015pm)
Location: Bill Reid Millenium Amphitheatre – 17728 64th Avenue, Surrey
Cost: Free
Vancouver
Granville Island
Celebrate Canada Day at Granville Island’s brand-new Chain & Forge outdoor space with a day full of fun for all ages! Enjoy live music, interactive dance classes, and exciting kids’ activities, plus take part in the official Canada Day Ceremony featuring the national anthem and free cake for everyone. For an extra-special start to the day, arrive early and catch the charming annual Water Ballet by the False Creek Ferries fleet, performing a whimsical show on the water from 7:20 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 10am-6pm
Where: 1686 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free
Canada Together at Canada Place
Looking for a big bang of a celebration? Canada Place in Vancouver will host Canada Together, the 39th annual and largest Canada Day celebration. Collaborating with Indigenous nations, this inclusive event weaves together the fabric of our nation. Get ready for festivities, food, and performances. Fireworks are canceled to prioritize the daytime event.
When: Tueseday, July 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free
West Vancouver
Head over to John Lawson Park in West Vancouver for an engaging Canada Day celebration. The festivities kick off with a citizenship ceremony at 3pm, followed by live entertainment, engaging kids’ activities, and a variety of tantalizing food vendors.
Time: 4pm-9pm
Location: John Lawson Park , 17th Street and Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver
White Rock
Head to the White Rock waterfront for kid friendly activities including live performances, music, a kid’s zone that features an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, pancake breakfast. a marketplace plus fireworks (visible from anywhere on the water front) after dusk, of course.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time:12pm – 10:30 pm, Fireworks at 1015pm
Location: Memorial Park – 5300 Marine Dr, White Rock, BC &
West Beach – 14586 Marine Dr, White Rock, BC
Cost: Free
