Canada Day is coming up fast, and it’s a big day of celebration and reflection across the country.
One of our favourite moments of the festivities is the fireworks displays, and a number of events in and around Metro Vancouver have huge ones planned for their July 1 extravaganzas.
To help you plan your Canada Day, we’ve compiled a list of cities and celebrations that will illuminate the night sky. We will add more to the list as they get announced.
What: The City of Surrey’s annual Canada Day celebration will take place at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale on Wednesday, July 1. The free, all-ages celebration features interactive activities, vendors and food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show.
The incredible lineup of events at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre includes headliner Josh Ross, the first male Canadian country artist in nearly three decades to reach number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre – 17728 64th Ave., Surrey
Admission: Free
What: Kicking off at noon, Canada Day in Coquitlam features family-friendly live entertainment, multicultural performances, food trucks, adventure games, an eco-zone, and more.
Make sure to stick around for the fireworks over Lafarge Lake in the evening.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: Noon to 10:30 p.m; Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Where: Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Admission: Free
What: Canada Day in Burnaby will be filled with fun events and activities to commemorate the occasion, including Edmonds Plaza and Park and Burnaby Village Museum throughout the day.
To cap off the festivities, there will also be fireworks in Central Park. StreetFest on Central will offer a family zone at Civic Square, all-ages activities along Central Boulevard, food vendors, a beer garden, and free live performances in Central Park.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m (Streetfest on Central); Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
Where: Civic Square, Central Boulevard, and Central Park
Admission: Free
What: Port Coquitlam’s Canada Day event takes place at Castle Park, and it features live performances by Canadian icons April Wine and country star Owen Riegling. The event also includes family-friendly activities, food trucks, market vendors, and a fireworks display.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: Noon to dusk. Fireworks after dark
Where: Castle Park – 2252 Castle Cres., Port Coquitlam
Admission: Free
What: Head to the annual Canada Day by the Bay celebration at Memorial Park and West Beach in White Rock and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the day. There will be live music, a kids’ zone, a vendor marketplace, and a fireworks finale at 10:15 p.m.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park and West Beach, White Rock
Admission: Free
What: The City of Delta is home to a huge Canada Day celebration on July 1 at Chalmers Park. Bring out the family to check out live music, dance and cultural performances, food trucks and vendors, and a stunning fireworks display to end the night.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 4 to 10 p.m.
Where: Chalmers Park – 11400 76a Ave., Delta
Admission: Free
What: Celebrate Canada Day in the Township of Langley with free, family-oriented events. Little ones will have a blast with games and activities, while the adults will enjoy checking out the exhibitor booths, trying dishes from the food trucks, and taking in the live entertainment.
There will also be fireworks to wrap up the evening at McLeod Athletic Park.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Where: McLeod Athletic Park – 5687 216 St., Langley
Admission: Free
What: Start your Abbotsford Canada Day with a fun community parade, then head to Abbotsford Exhibition Park for food trucks, live entertainment, cultural programming, and a stunning fireworks finale.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Parade starts at South Fraser Way and Borquin; Festivities will be at Abbotsford Exhibition Park – 32470 Haida Dr., Abbotsford
Admission: Free
Originally published on Daily Hive.
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