As Canada Day 2025 approaches, communities across the country are gearing up for a host of vibrant celebrations, each offering a unique way to honor the nation’s birthday. From the bustling streets of Vancouver’s Lower Mainland to the lively heart of downtown Barrie, and even in Montreal’s historic Old Port, Canadians have plenty of options to mark this special day with fireworks, music, food, and festivities.
In the Lower Mainland, July 1 promises to be packed with events catering to all ages and interests. Surrey’s Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale will be a hub of activity from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., featuring family entertainment, Indigenous programming, a beer garden, food trucks, and an amusement park with classic rides. The night will culminate in a spectacular fireworks show that lights up the sky.
Nearby, Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park will offer a diverse array of multicultural performances and entertainment starting at noon, wrapping up after the fireworks at 10 p.m. Maple Ridge’s Memorial Peace Park will host live music and dance performances, interactive cultural dance lessons, magician acts, and even mini golf, running from noon until 5 p.m.
For those in Pitt Meadows, the celebration at Spirit Square on Harris Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes quirky competitions such as a dog show and sniffing contest, a shine car show, and a watermelon-eating contest, ensuring a fun and lively atmosphere.
Burnaby’s Canada Day festivities spread across multiple locations. Edmonds Plaza and Park will be bustling from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while the "StreetFest on Central" kicks off at 6:30 p.m., concluding with fireworks in Central Park at 10:15 p.m. Both venues promise live music, food trucks, and a family zone packed with kids’ activities.
Port Coquitlam’s celebrations start early with a Fishing Derby at Lions Park at 8 a.m., followed by events at the Community Centre and Castle Park. Live music performances by Canadian rock band Trooper and country star Aaron Pritchett will entertain attendees, alongside food trucks, a beverage garden, a local marketplace, and family-friendly activities. Fireworks will close the day’s festivities around 10:20 p.m.
Delta’s celebrations are spread across Diefenbaker Park, Kirkland House, and Chalmers Park. The day begins at 10 a.m. with cake cutting and official ceremonies, followed by children’s activities at Kirkland House from noon to 4 p.m. A parade starting at 3 p.m. at Chalmers Park will lead into more ceremonies, dance, live music, and fireworks at 10 p.m.
New Westminster opens Queen’s Park at 1 p.m. for an afternoon of live entertainment, food trucks, family activities, a beer garden, bike valet, temporary tattoo stations, mini golf, and an Indigenous youth art exhibition. The event is free and runs until 8 p.m.
Over in White Rock, Bay Memorial Park and West Beach will host live music performances by Richard Tichelman & Band and Colin Wiebe and his band from noon to 10:30 p.m. The venue also features a kids’ zone with face painting, balloon art, and crafts, culminating with fireworks over the water at 10:15 p.m.
Langley’s McLeod Athletic Park will offer a family-friendly event from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., including food trucks, a kids’ zone with mini golf and a climbing wall, and a drone light show to close the night. Free shuttles will run from KPU Langley campus to the park.
Abbotsford will kick off its Canada Day parade at 11 a.m. down South Fraser Way, finishing at W.J. Mouat Secondary School. The festivities continue at Exhibition Park from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a family festival, food trucks, and live music on the Canada Day Main Stage. Fireworks will wrap up the evening at 10 p.m.
Steveston celebrates with the 78th anniversary of the Steveston Salmon Festival, dubbed "Canada’s biggest little birthday party." Starting at noon and ending around 7:30 p.m., the festival includes a parade, live music on four stages, family-friendly activities, and the beloved Salmon Bake, a barbecued salmon fillet that’s a local favorite.
Chilliwack’s Exhibition Field will come alive from 5 p.m. with live entertainment, food trucks, and a kids’ zone. Earlier in the day, the Chilliwack Museum hosts an interactive memory workshop between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., where participants can help create a semi-permanent exhibition slated to open later in 2025. The day will conclude with a drone show lighting up the sky.
North Vancouver’s Shipyards will celebrate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with live music, a kids’ play area, splash park, food trucks, a beer garden, and a performance by the Nade Band of the Royal Canadian Navy.
In Vancouver, Canada Place hosts "Canada Together" for the 39th time, a collaborative event with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Starting at 11 a.m. and concluding at 6 p.m., festivities include live music across multiple stages, a citizenship ceremony welcoming 30 new Canadians, a dedicated kids’ zone, an Indigenous Marketplace, and a variety of performers, exhibitors, and food trucks.
Meanwhile, in Barrie, Ontario, the Downtown Barrie BIA, in partnership with the City of Barrie and Heritage Canada, presents a full day of free family-friendly fun and cultural programming. Dunlop Street will transform into a pedestrian-only zone starting at 10 a.m., featuring expanded patios, a curated retail market, local vendors, interactive art activities, and roaming street performers.
Meridian Place hosts a lineup of family and children’s activities by the Kiwanis Club of Barrie, including performances by Zoo to You and the Juggling Chef, as well as the annual Canada Day Cup wrestling match, a crowd favorite filled with physical feats and storyline antics.
At 5 p.m., the Canada Day Cupcake Celebration will see local dignitaries handing out free cupcakes, followed by the Barrie Baytown Big Band leading the singing of "O Canada" at 5:15 p.m. and an hour of big band classics. Country music artist Ryan Langdon, known for hits like "Lit In the Sticks" and "Feel Like Home," will headline the concert at 8:15 p.m., setting the stage for the breathtaking fireworks show over Kempenfelt Bay at 10 p.m.
The celebrations in Barrie will continue with a Salsa After Party at Meridian Place from 10:15 p.m. to 11 p.m., featuring a crowd-led salsa lesson, live music, and dancing under the stars.
Over in Montreal, the Canada Day parade has been cancelled for the second year in a row, but that hasn’t dampened the spirit of celebration. Instead, Montrealers will gather in the Old Port for the first-ever "Canada On The Move" walk. Participants are invited to assemble at 11:30 a.m. at Place d’Armes, with opening festivities beginning at noon.
The walk officially starts at 12:30 p.m., proceeding through the streets of Old Montreal and concluding at 1 p.m. at the Quai de l'Horloge. This timing coincides with the ceremonial 21-gun salute and the swearing-in ceremony for new Canadians. The Urban Science Brass Band, which uniquely blends New Orleans brass with hip-hop energy, will provide musical accompaniment along the route.
Once at the Old Port, attendees can enjoy food trucks, children’s activities, percussion performances by Samajam, an adrenaline zone for skateboarding and scootering, creative workshops, and free mini cupcakes.
Organizers have planned for weather contingencies. In the event of moderate rain, all activities will proceed, with attendees advised to bring raincoats or ponchos instead of umbrellas to maintain visibility. However, if stormy or hazardous conditions arise, the walk may be delayed, shortened, or cancelled for safety, with some activities potentially suspended. An official update will be posted on the morning of July 1.
From coast to coast, Canada Day 2025 offers a rich tapestry of events that reflect the country’s diversity, creativity, and community spirit. Whether you’re drawn to grand fireworks displays, live music from local and national artists, cultural showcases, or family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as the nation marks another year of history and togetherness.
