Celebrating Canada Day across the Lower Mainland

We’ll always tell you, the BEST way to celebrate Canada Day across the Lower Mainland is with your feet in a kiddie pool, a cold drink in your hand and listening to the Lower Mainland’s New Alternative on your radio or smart speaker…

yeah we mean us!

But if you do insist on going out, you can take us everywhere with you and from Chilliwack to Vancouver, there is so much to do! Here are a few highlights.

Canada Day in Chilliwack

Canada Day in Chilliwack is the best family-friendly event in the Fraser Valley complete with entertainment, live music, face painting, food, and fireworks.

LOCATION: Townsend Park (45130 Wolfe Road)

Event Schedule

Other Community Events in Chilliwack

8 – 11am –  Pancake Breakfast at Evergreen Hall (9291 Corbould Street) by Sardis Kiwanis

10am – Noon – Free Swim at Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (9145 Corbould St)

11am – 1pm – Free Skate at Chilliwack Coliseum (45323 Hodgins Ave)

11am – 3pm – Cultural exhibits at Chilliwack Museum (45820 Spadina Avenue)

1 – 3pm – Free Swim at Cheam Leisure Centre (45501 Market Way)

Canada Day in Abbotsford

It’s back! After a two year hiatus, Canada Day celebrations are back in Abbotsford. The two-hour parade is back along South Fraser Way starting at 11am, then head over to Abbotsford Exhibition Park for the family festival (1 – 5pm), enjoy activities, games, family-friendly adventures and the chance to win some prizes at their interactive Play Zones, sponsored by community partners.

Food Truck Festival (1pm – 10pm)

Come hungry to the Food Truck Festival! Admission is free, you just need to buy your food. Check out all the participating vendors:

• J & J Concessions
• Hugs Mini Donuts
• Rainbow Ice Cream
• Rosie’s Curry & Spice Kitchen (formerly ‘Out for Lunch’)
• Sirius Cravings
• Taco N’todo
• Wingerz
• Fusion Icy
• Moms Grilled Cheese
• Smoking Hot Donair’s
• Fresh Slice Pizza
• Rolled West Coast

and a Community Mainstage with multi-cultural programming scheduled from 1 – 10pm.

Mt. Lehman Car Parade & Party

Mt. Lehman is hosting a neighbourhood party! Calling all classic cars … join in the parade for a “drive through the country”. Start your day with a delicious FREE pancake breakfast at the Mt. Lehman Hall. The parade assembles at 9am (parade entry is free) and starts at 9:30am. The parade route and all the details are on the Mt Lehman Community Association Facebook page.

At 10am enjoy festivities, a flag-raising and as well as cake and refreshments.

Canada Day in the Township of Langley

Aldergrove Athletic Park
TIME: July 1, 2022 11 am – 6 pm

Enjoy fun activities, bouncy castles, food trucks, and more at Aldergrove Athletic Park! Plus visit exhibitor booths featuring local organizations. Check out the featured performers and events on our Canada Day Main Stage and Family Stage at Aldergrove Athletic Park!

Resources to help non-Indigenous Canadians and Indigenous peoples move forward together in a good way.

City of Surrey Canada Day

Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, Cloverdale
Time: 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Free Admission

The Arkells headline Canada Day in Surrey! Enjoy live music, food trucks galore, and family fun entertainment all day with fireworks kicking off at 10:15pm.

Surrey Canada Day showcases an expanded Indigenous Village that will include:

Siam Stage

Meaning “Respected Ones” in Coast Salish languages, the new Siam Stage will feature Indigenous cultural sharing, the Residential School Survivor Honouring Ceremony, and contemporary music performances.

Residential School Survivors Honouring Ceremony

Chief Harley Chappell of the unceded, traditional territory of Semiahmoo First Nation will start the day by welcoming attendees to the Territory, and will also share his teachings by honouring Residential School Survivors in a traditional Coast Salish Blanketing Ceremony.

Sharing Circles with Residential School Survivors

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society have partnered with the Indigenous Village to host “Sharing Circles” in a 25-foot Teepee. Here, the public is invited to participate in discussions with Residential School Survivors to learn first-hand about the hardships they lived through while attending the schools. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the children of the Residential School Survivors, who will share how their lives were impacted by the inter-generational trauma caused by the Residential School system.

The Barn

New this year, visit The Barn to enjoy some air conditioning, craft beer and wine, live music and more!

The Barn will be open to the public from 2:00pm to 9:00pm.

Canada Day in Vancouver

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: The outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, Harbour Green Park, and surrounding city streets. Please note there will be no indoor programming inside Canada Place.

Canada Day at Canada Place is the the largest Canada Day celebration outside of Ottawa now celebrating it’s 36th year. This year’s event is called “Canada Together” and was planned in collaboration with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. “Canada Together” was built with the thought of creating a welcoming experience for all people who live in this country.

The theme this year is “Weaving together the fabric of a nation,” chosen to honour Canada’s diversity and set an intention for the day to gather, celebrate, learn, and share. Weaving is a common activity across many cultures and is a metaphor for the way the beauty, strength, and wisdom from the past can combine through multiple perspectives to create something meaningful for today and tomorrow. 

The fun begins at 11am featuring great music, cultural performances, a Kids’ Zone, food trucks, exhibits and more!

Event highlights

• Performances: Incredible performances from acts including headliner Johnny Reid, The Boom Booms, Omega Mighty, Bitterly Divine, Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack), Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song Dancers) with the West Vancouver Youth Orchestra, and Carsen Gray. 
• Special message from Chief Dr. Robert Joseph on behalf of Reconciliation Canada. 
• World Zone (North Point of Canada Place): A gathering of performances, exhibits, and demonstrations from different cultures around the world. Featuring performances from Aché Brasil and Lazy Syrup Orchestra with Ashleigh Ball.
• Kids’ Zone (Jack Poole Plaza): Family friendly kids’ entertainers and activities, including the Rock N’ Beau Dance Party, the annual mascot dance-off, and performances from Mom Bop, Will’s Jams, and more. 
• Canadian Forces Zone (Harbour Green Park): Incredible displays and interactive exhibits that recognize Canada’s Army, Navy, and Air Force.  
• Food trucks: Experience the multi-cultural tastes of Canada with a variety of food trucks along Canada Place Way 

NOTE: There will NOT be fireworks at the event this year.