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Where to celebrate Canada Day in BC
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BC Canada Day events come in all shapes and sizes—from people wrapping themselves in Canada flags and painting their faces to BBQs and fireworks and just about everything in-between—but one thing is certain: with music, food and cultural activities across the province, there will be lots of things for you to do this Canada Day in BC.
The real challenge is, how to choose? With so many events going on, we decided to narrow it down to help you find the right event for you this Canada Day, or maybe Canada Day long weekend if you are feeling adventurous!
BC Canada Day events
Here are eight stellar events happening on Canada Day across BC.
Sun Peaks Canada Day long weekend / Kamloops
Sun Peaks hosts a weekend of fun for Canada Day weekend, topped off with live music from acts including The Infectuals and Maritime Kitchen Party! Head up to walk the Shuswap Medicine Trail, join in a scavenger hunt and dance the night away.
Canada Day / Vancouver & Area
All across the lower mainland you'll find events taking place to celebrate Canada Day. Check out an event near you.
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Funtastic Sport and Music Festival / Vernon
Vernon’s Funtastic fest combines a slo-pitch tourney with three days of rock’n’roll and boot-stomping country to craft one of the best ways you can spend your Canada Day long weekend.
If you're looking for specific Canada Day activities in Vernon, Polson Park has a full day of events, featuring live music, skate comps and cultural performances.
Celebrate Canada Day - Kelowna
Kelowna's lakefront and cultural district will teem with exciting events from 11am to 10:30pm, at Prospera Place and Waterfront Park. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed to help support the festival.
Canada Day fireworks light up the harbour in Vancouver.
Canada Day Gatherings / Victoria
Head to the island on Canada Day! Past events have featured live music, food tours, and more all on Canada Day weekend! Night activities have hosted DJ sets as Victoria's Inner Harbour goes off with a drone show and fireworks.
Funtastic Alberni / Port Alberni
Like the Vernon event, Port Alberni's Funtastic Canada Day weekend features slo-pitch and rock'n'roll, with headliners Completely Creedence and Who Made Who. Dress up your team and play ball!
Smithers Midsummer Music Festival / Smithers
Right on the heels of Canada Day, keep the party going with the Midsummer Music Festival in Smithers! This small northern BC town gives it their all, with three days of live shows in a beautiful, chill mountain setting. Headliners for 2026 include Beau Wheeler, Maddie Jay and Leora Cashe.
Canada Day at Whistler / Whistler
Forget just one day, celebrate all weekend long and take in the beauty of the mountainous sea-to-sky highway by celebrating Canada Day at Whistler Blackcomb Resort!
For more festivals and events in BC, visit our event calendar.
