What to do in B.C. for Canada Day 2024 [Video]

Communities across B.C. are planning a host of events to mark the 157th anniversary of Canada’s founding on Monday, July 1.

Here is a quick roundup of some free celebrations happening throughout the province.

Lower Mainland

In Vancouver, organizers for the festivity at Canada Place say it has historically been the largest Canada Day celebration outside of Ottawa. Named Canada Together, it is taking place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hosted in partnership with the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations, the event will feature Indigenous displays, music performances, family-friendly activities and a citizenship ceremony. There will be no fireworks.

Surrey Canada Day, advertised as “Western Canada’s largest Canada Day celebration,” will be held at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will include live music, kid-friendly activities, Indigenous cultural sharing and more. It will end with a fireworks display. 

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