Canada Day is one of the few days of the year where fireworks are expected– because what’s a celebration like Canada Day without a beautiful spectacle in the sky?
Practically the entire Lower Mainland is going to be celebrating Canada Day, so we’ve compiled a list of the 7 that feature those bright and bold fireworks we love to watch!
ABBOTSFORD
In Abbotsford, you can celebrate Canada Day with the city’s annual parade! This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Camera Day!”, featuring your favourite movie moments that will be part of the show. And there will also be all the other Canada Day staples you expect: food trucks, live performances, and plenty of community vibes.
In addition, the Canada Day celebrations will include tons of areas and interactive fun for all ages, such as the Kids Zone and Blackwood Sand Box. A big highlight of the festivities is the Community Showcase area, which includes a number of booths that are hosted by “local organizations, cultural groups, and nonprofits.”
Weather permitting, the fireworks will be blasting off at 10:00pm for the grand finale of Canada Day. This exciting display will be launching at the Baseball Diamonds, so be sure to get a good spot! Abbotsford’s Canada Day will be taking place at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.
BURNABY
Burnaby’s Canada Day is one for the community. Bringing together everything that makes Canada the country it is, Burnaby will be hosting StreetFest on Central for a fun-filled day that is great for families and friends.
With food trucks, music, dance, and live concert performances, Burnaby has a stacked Canada Day evening for you. Some of the performers you can catch on the stage include MAGIC! of “Rude” fame, Asad Khan + Friends, Kaeley Jade, and Haleluya Hailu. There will also be a Kids Stage and Family Zone for the little ones, which will have activities that are great for the whole family.
The fireworks will be flying into the sky at 10:15pm at Central Park in Burnaby. StreetFest on Central will be taking place at Civic Square, Central Boulevard, and Central Park.
COQUITLAM
Prepare yourself for the biggest event in the Tri-Cities: Coquitlam’s Canada Day! Bringing a wide range of entertainment, multicultural performances, fireworks, food, and free and family-friendly fun activities, you won’t want to miss this celebration of Canada.
There will be plenty to see and do at this year’s festivities, but a highlight of the event are the live performances. Musical headliner Dr. Strangelove will be hitting the Main Stage. This iconic B.C. dance band blends infectious energy with crowd interaction, making every stage they step on a real party.
When you’re done eating and partying, you can watch the fireworks at 10:00pm. Coquitlam’s Canada Day will be taking place at Town Centre Park.
DELTA
Delta’s Canada Day takes place in three different locations this year, but all are equally exciting. Kicking off the party at Diefenbaker Park is cake cutting and official ceremonies, hosted by the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club.
The Kirkland House will be open for children’s activities and other festivities for people of all ages. The party will move– and finish– to Chalmers Park at 3:00pm for a parade, festival, and loads of other activities. Expect amazing food, fantastic performances, and live music.
At the festival’s end, the fireworks will go off at 10:00pm. Be sure to head to Diefenbaker Park, the Kirkland House, and Chalmers Park to experience all Delta has to offer this Canada Day!
PORT COQUITLAM
Port Coquitlam’s annual Canada Day celebrations at Castle Park guarantees to be a day full of fun. There will be plenty of activities to go around, such as a local market, a beverage garden, as well as those spectacular fireworks to watch!
A highlight of Port Coquitlam’s Canada Day are its live performances. Featuring headliners Aaron Pritchett and Trooper, as well as tons of local talent, this is going to be a totally stacked celebration with amazing music and performances.
Those fireworks will be coming near the end of the night, so stick around until 10:20pm to watch them set off into the sky! Head to Castle Park in Port Coquitlam from 1:00pm until dusk to take part in the festivities.
SURREY
As Western Canada’s largest Canada Day celebration, the City of Surrey is bringing the party to Cloverdale with its celebrations. This year’s event is, as always, filled with fun. From food vendors to a huge family zone, there’s something for everyone here.
A big highlight of Surrey’s Canada Day is the community– with performances from Canadian artists to its Indigenous Village, there’s a big emphasis on culture, learning, and celebration.
The fireworks will be lighting the sky at 10:15pm, so be sure to stay until the very end. There will be plenty to do in the meantime. If you’re thirsty, hit up the beer garden. And if the family wants to get some excitement, they can hop onto one of the many amusement park rides. Everything will be happening at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Surrey from 10:00am to 10:00pm.
WHITE ROCK
White Rock’s free, all-ages Canada Day is going to be great for the whole family to enjoy. Called “Canada Day by the Bay”, this Canada Day celebration is set on the beautiful White Rock waterfront.
Some of the event highlights include a vendor market along the promenade, as well as those amazing free concerts everyone loves. Headliners include Colin Wiebe and his band performing the legendary music of The Guess Who and Burton Cummings. The opener Richard Tichelman & Band are a pop group that will dazzle the stage with their magnetic performance. The kids can also enjoy their own stage with family-friendly entertainment in the Kids Zone, as well as some arts and crafts and face painting.
The fireworks finale will start at 10:15pm. You can watch them from the promenade, Memorial Park, or anywhere along East or West Beach for the best views. Canada Day by the Bay will take place at Memorial Park.
