Where to see Canada Day fireworks in Metro Vancouver this summer
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.
Though the traditional Canada Day fireworks at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver are now permanently cancelled, we’ve put together a list of cities and celebrations that will be lighting up the night sky.
Surrey Canada Day 2023
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What: City of Surrey’s annual Canada Day event features a huge concert lineup, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and of course, fireworks. Everyone will also have the opportunity to learn about the land they live on as well as the true history of Canada.
Then, when 10:15 pm rolls around, find a spot on the grass to take in the spectacular fireworks show as it illuminates the sky above.
When: July 1, 2023
Time:Ā 10 am to 10:30 pm. Fireworks at 10:15 pm
Where: Bill Reid Millenium Amphitheatre ā 17728 64th Avenue, Surrey
Admission:Ā Free
Canada Day in Burnaby
What: Canada Day in Burnaby will be filled with fun events and activities to commemorate the occasion, and fireworks in Central Park are planned to cap off the day of festivities. StreetFest on Central will offer a family zone at Civic Square, all-ages activities along Central Boulevard, and food vendors, a beer garden, and free live performances in Central Park.
When: July 1, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 10:30 pm. Fireworks at 10 pm
Where: Civic Square, Central Boulevard and Central Park
Admission:Ā Free
Steveston Salmon Festival
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What: TheĀ Steveston Salmon Festival is happening on July 1 in Richmond, with free cultural performances, family-friendly activities, and of course, delicious food to enjoy.
About 80,000 people attend the event each year to party with Sammy the Salmon, with this summer also marking the return of the popular Canada Day parade. Stick around until the end of the night as there will be a huge fireworks display at Imperial Landing at 10:15 pm.
When:Ā July 1, 2023
Time:Ā 8 am to 10:30 pm
Where:Ā Various locations in Steveston
Admission:Ā Free
Canada Day by the Bay
What:Ā Head to the annual Canada Day by the Bay celebration at West Beach (Bayview Park and Memorial Park) 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 fireworks at the end of the night.
When: July 1, 2023
Time:Ā 8 am to 10:30 pm
Where: Memorial Park, Bayview Park, White Rock (P’Quals) & West Beach
Admission:Ā Free
Canada Day in Port Coquitlam
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What: Port Coquitlam’s Canada Day event takes place at Castle Park, and it features live performances by acclaimed Canadian country star Chad Brownlee and popular rockers Big Sugar. The event also includes family-friendly activities, food trucks, market vendors, and a fireworks display.
When: July 1, 2023
Time:Ā Noon to dusk. Fireworks after dark
Where: Castle Park — 2252 Castle Crescent, Port Coquitlam Coquitlam
Admission:Ā Free
Canada Day in Coquitlam
What: Kicking off at noon, Canada Day in Coquitlam features family-friendly live entertainment, multicultural performances, food trucks, activities, and a chance to learn about Canadian and pre-colonial Indigenous history. Make sure to stick around for the fireworks over Lafarge Lake in the evening.
When: July 1, 2023
Time:Ā Noon to 10:30 pm. Fireworks at 10 pm
Where: Town Centre Park — 1299 Pinetree Way,Ā Coquitlam
Admission:Ā Free
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