7 Amazing Free Family Friendly Canada Day Events
The long weekend is right around the corner and we are all ready to relax a bit. What do you have planned to celebrate Canada Day?
Fireworks at Canada Place.
Wherever you’re celebrating Canada Day, you’re sure to find parades, picnics, fireworks and parties. BC has tons of activities to toast this important holiday and, we at Macdonald Realty, prepared this list of free family friendly things to do to enjoy the 32nd annual Canada Day!
Vancouver – Canada Place Celebrations
We can’t wait to see the fireworks during the 32nd annual Canada Day at Canada Place on July 1, 2019. As the largest Canada Day celebration in western Canada, this important event offers amazing family activities, food, live entertainment, and much more.
Vancouver 2019 event highlights:
- Incredible performances all day long, including Blonde Diamond, Bitterly Divine and, Delhi 2 Dublin as the last attraction
- Citizenship Ceremony welcoming 60 new Canadians
- Coast Capital Savings Youth Zone will feature talented artists, including DiRTY RADiO
- Canadian Forces Zone (Hall B) will offer interactive displays exhibits to honor Canada’s Army, Navy, and Air Force
- Kids’ Zone (Hall A) will have lots of activities, music and a funny mascot
- Picnic Plaza with picnic tables and family-friendly activities
- Food trucks, yay!
- Fireworks show at 10:30 pm
- And more!!!
Plan your visit: canadaplace.ca
When & Where
July 1, 2019
Location: Canada Place
Admission: FREE!
Surrey
Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre will host the Surrey’s annual free Canada Day celebration on Monday, July 1st.
The city will offer an amazing family-friendly event and, they’re planning to welcome over 100,000 visitors.
According to the event organizes, the event features three stages of programming, Strawberry Tea for seniors, the Indigenous Zone, amusement rides, food trucks, interactive activities, and more.
Picture: Surrey
Surrey 2019 event highlights:
- Live concerts with amazing artists including Bif Naked and Our Lady Peace
- Kids’ Zone
- Food Truck vendors
- Fireworks at 10:30pm
- And more!!!
Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/2ZwZAnV
When & Where
July 1, 2019
Location: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, Surrey, BC Canada
176 Street & 64th Avenue
Admission: FREE! Check the website the see the amusement rides fees.
Squamish
The party starts at 10:00 am on Monday, July 1st in downtown Squamish. The festivities have the parade down Cleveland Avenue – right in front of Macdonald Realty’s office – followed by the flag raising tradition, First Nations welcome, the singing of O Canada and C-A-K-E!
Squamish 2019 event highlights:
- At the O’Siyam Pavilion and Junction Park from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM enjoy a jam-packed day of activities including live music, dance performances, kids’ zone, lots of food trucks and more. And of course, come and see the amazing free outdoor concerts that make Squamish the place to be!
- From 7:00 to 10:30 PM, Brennan Park will be the place to be to listen to live music and view the Canada Day fireworks.
Plan your visit: https://www.exploresquamish.com/events/canada-day-event
When & Where
July 1, 2019
Location: The parade will take place in downtown Squamish on Cleveland Avenue / Live music will be featured at O’Siyam Pavilion and Brennan Park
Admission: FREE!
Whistler
Wherever you are in Canada, you’re sure to find parades, picnics, music festivals…We think we already mentioned this before, but yes…Whistler is not an exception. Whether you want music, adventure, or just spend a beautiful day in the lake with your family, Whistler is the place to be.
Picture: Whistler
Whistler 2019 Event highlights:
- Free Transit All Day Long on July 1, 2019
- Canada Day Parade along the Village Stroll at noon
- Musical Trio the Tenors at the Whistler Olympic Plaza.
Plan your visit: https://www.whistler.ca/culture-recreation/events-and-festivals/event-listings
When & Where
July 1, 2019
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza / Village Stroll
Admission: FREE!
Sunshine Coast
If you’re planning to explore the Sunshine Coast this year during Canada Day long weekend, we have good news: “This year’s Canada Day is sure to be a big one!”; that’s what the Sunshine Coast Guide says and, we’re so happy to share.
Sunshine Coast 2019 event highlights:
- Sechelt will be hosting lot of events. The parade starts at 10:30 am on Cowrie St. with a flyover by the Royal Canadian Airforce
- At Pender Harbour you’ll find lots of activities throughout all the day long, including live music, International Infusion Dinner at Mad Park Bistro
- At Powell River/Lund the Canada Day festivities will be held this year at Willingdon Beach. Attendees can look forward to live entertainment, food & craft vendor, Fun Run and, Second Annual Canada Day Fishing Derby.
Plan your visit: https://secheltdowntown.com/canadaday
When & Where
July 1, 2019
Location: Find locations on their website.
Admission: FREE!
Fort Langley
Pancakes, cakes and more are waiting for you in Langley to celebrate the 32nd annual Canada Day! Here is what the town is preparing for you and your family:
Langley 2019 Event highlights:
- Pancake Breakfast
- Flag Raising
- Official Welcoming Ceremonies and Singing of O Canada
- Birthday Cake
- Edward the Magician in the Kids’ Zone
- Live performances all day long
- And more!
Plan your visit: http://celebratecanadaday.ca/schedule-of-events/
When & Where
July 1, 2019
Location: Find locations on the website.
Admission: FREE!
Victoria
Let’s celebrate with family and friends! Victoria has prepared such an amazing event for your Canada Day – it is sure to be unforgettable. On Monday, July 1, 2019, the town will have live music and lots of fun activities.
Victoria Parliament Building
From 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM enjoy the expanded Family Zone. Find your favorite spot (or go to all of them) by visiting the face-painting, a bouncy castle and activations by The Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature and The Victoria Bug Zoo.
The Coast Capital Living Flag at Legislature Lawns will give away 2,300 free red and white T-shirts.
Victoria 2019 Event highlights:
- Family Zone all day long
- Food village
- Live concerts
- Fireworks at 10:20 pm
- And more!!!
Plan your visit: https://www.canadadayvictoria.ca/schedule-map
When & Where
July 1, 2019
Location: Inner Harbour and Legislature Lawns
Admission: FREE!
Happy Birthday Canada!
Enjoy your holiday and we’ll see you on July 02nd.
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