Are you ready to celebrate our country’s 151st birthday? If you’re planning on partying with family and friends, stop by and pick up some of our fabulous décor items. If you’re interested in great community events, we’ve got all the details.
July 1st in the Tri-Cities
Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day 2018 (free admission)
Where and When?
- Town Centre Park starting at noon
http://www.coquitlam.ca/parks-recreation-and-culture/arts-and-culture/special-events-calendar/canada-day.aspx
What to Do?
- Watch the parade
- Grab lunch on Eat Street
- Lounge on The Watering Whole’s patio and drink craft beer
- Take the kids to Adventure Park for Hungry Hippo Chow Down, a challenging climbing wall, and more
- Enjoy musical acts, including children’s entertainer, Will Stroet
Golden Spike Days in Port Moody (admission by donation)
Where and When?
- Rocky Point Park from June 29th to July 2nd
https://www.goldenspike.ca
What to Do?
- Check out Canada Day-only events like:
- Barney Bentall & The Legendary Hearts performing at 9 p.m.
- 1 km Kids Fun Run starting at 8:30 am ($2 donation; must sign up before June 29th)
- 5 km Family Fun Run starting at 9:15 am ($20 donation; must sign up before June 29th)
- Multi-day events like:
- Free boat tours up Indian Arm
- The Paw Squad Agility Event
Canada Day in Port Coquitlam (admission by donation)
Where and When?
- Lion’s Park starting at 8 a.m.
https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/recreation/events-attractions/canada-day/
What to Do?
- Have a pancake breakfast
- Take kids 10 and under to the free fishing derby and the Children’s Activity Zone, featuring the ever-popular bouncy castle
- Support the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund and get a salmon BBQ meal for only $10
- Stick around for live entertainment and fireworks at dusk
July 1st in Fort Langley and Langley
Canada Day in Fort Langley (free admission to Old Fort Langley)
Where and When?
- King Street 11 am to 3 pm
http://celebratecanadaday.ca/canada-day/
What to Do?
- Pan for gold
- Watch a blacksmith in action
- Check out the First Nations Art Exhibit
- Cheer on the wheelbarrow racers
- Taste some Canada Day cake
Willoughby Canada Day (free admission)
Where and When?
- Willoughby Community Park 11 am to 6 pm
https://www.tol.ca/events/canadaday
What to Do?
- Pick up some fresh produce at a mini version of the Langley Community Farmers’ Market
- Hop aboard Pacific Trackless Trains
- Take the children to A Kids’ Zone where they can do arts and crafts and play a few rounds of mini golf
- Cool the kids down in the spray park
- Grab a bite at one of the food trucks on site