Canada Day Long Weekend parties means an influx of visitors from all over BC and even Washington visiting Vancouver for nightlife parties. It will be packed in downtown and all over. While this long weekend usually presents the kickoff to the actual summer in Vancouver, the weather gods leave it up in the air this time around. Fortunately, most parties are indoor. Check out our guide and have a great long weekend. Happy Birthday Canada!

1. HED KANDI – Canada Day Fireworks Yacht Party & Canada’s Biggest Birthday Party

Vancouver
Sunday July 1, 2012
Two boat parties from where you can watch the fireworks. (Weather forecast if you are weary of rain!)

2. Aziz Ansari

Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver
Saturday June 30, 2012
One of the funniest men in showbiz. You will need to look for scalpers at this point.

3. Obie Trice DJ Flipout

The Troubadour Club, Langley
Saturday June 30, 2012
After a five-year wait, a new album is out by Detroit hip-hop artist Obie Trice. Also with Flipout as DJ, definitely a highlight of the year in Langley.

4. Redbull Presents: Canada Day Long Weekend Party at Ceilis

Ceilis Irish Pub, Vancouver
Sunday July 1, 2012
There will be a lineup.

5. BC Lions Welcome Back Party

Post Modern Dance Bar, Vancouver
Friday June 29, 2012
Join players from the champion BC Lions, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers at the party.

6. LUST IN SPACE Long Weekend Party & Fetish Fashion Gala

Celebrities Night Club, Vancouver
Sunday July 1, 2012
Cool concept and Celebrities to deliver it better than anybody.

7. Legendary Canada Day Long Weekend

Mirage Nightclub, Surrey
Sunday July 1, 2012
Probably the best nightclub outside Vancouver.

8. SHORT SHORTS 4 CASH

Gossip Nightclub
Friday June 29, 2012
Fantastic VIP and bottle service deals.

9. Coyote Ugly Canada Day Party

Forum Public House
Sunday July 1, 2012
Dancing on bars?

10. Destineak Live Performance

Barcelona Ultra Lounge
Saturday June 30, 2012
The music videos are one thing, watching Destineak live is something else – amazing show.