Celebrate Canada’s 156th birthday with fun events and activities. Here is a list of celebrations and events
I. Official Canada Day Celebrations
Celebrate and connect with our families, neighbours and friends! There’s something for everyone at our 3 free Canada Day celebrations that showcases the best of Burnaby’s incredible diverse community. Join us for multicultural entertainment, games, activities, food, live performances and fireworks! Details
StreetFest on Central
An evening of family fun! There is fun for everyone including a family zone with kids’ entertainment and activities at Civic Square, activities for all ages along Central Boulevard, along with food, music, dance, artists and free live performances in Central Park.
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
The Boom Booms | 6:30 PM
Shawnee Kish | 7:30 PM
Speeches and welcome | 8:45 PM
LIGHTS | 9:00 PM
Fireworks | 10:15 PM @ Central Park
Civic Square, Central Boulevard and Central Park, Burnaby
Free
Canada Day Celebrations at Edmonds Plaza and Park
Celebrate our diverse community as we come together for a fun filled day of live entertainment, activities for the kids, games, cake and moree. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Edmonds Plaza and Park, 7433 Edmonds Street, Burnaby
Free
Canada Day at Burnaby Village Museum
Histories of Burnaby’s diverse communities are packed into a 10-acre open-air site. The free festivities include multicultural family entertainment, displays and demonstrations, children’s face-painting and activities and, of course cupcakes!! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Admission is free. Carousel rides $2.65
II. Things to Do During Canada Day Weekend
Summer Season at Burnaby Village Museum
Explore historical exhibits and live demonstrations including seeing and smelling coffee beans ground by hand at the Burnaby Lake General Store. Play Mahjong, a Chinese game of strategy, skill, and summation at the Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee herbalist shop. Watch the blacksmith heat and hammer metal objects in Wagner’s Blacksmith Shop. Take a ride on the restored 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel, enjoy a picnic lunch in the meadow or visit a replica Japanese Ofuro (bathhouse), built in 1977 to commemorate the arrival of BC’s first Japanese immigrant in 1877. Details
May 6 to September 4, 2023
Tuesday to Sunday plus statutory holidays | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Admission is free. Carousel rides $2.65 (last ride 4:15 pm)
Miniature Train Rides
Enjoy a miniature train ride! Details
Weekends & Statutory Holidays | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Burnaby Central Railway – Confederation Park, 120 North Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
$4.50 for a single ride, all passengers 3 years old and up
Burnaby Artisan Farmer’s Market
Shop local produce, enjoy food trucks, and all kinds of delicious food. Details
Saturday, May 20 – October 28, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
North Parking Lot at Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby
Free
Where Songs Surface
Masako Miyazaki and Yoshimi Lee work independently in the photographic medium, to connect time, place, and memory. With different origins and inspiration for their practice, their paths intersect with their mutual talent for storytelling to expand the narrative beyond what is visible.
This exhibit includes a heritage corner drawn from Nikkei National Museum’s archives. Details
March 18 – September 16, 2023
Closed Canada Day, July 1
Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent
III. More Things to Do:
Visit Burnaby Area Attractions
Plan a visit to attractions.
- Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue; Tuesday – Sunday & Statutory Holidays | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent; Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Closed Sunday, Monday & Stat. Holidays
You might like:
- Register for Burnaby Recreation Centre Summer Program. This summer Adults can have fun too.
- Arts Programs at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
See breathtaking views of the city. Come in the evening and watch the sunset, pack a picnic, bring your camera and enjoy views of the mountains, the inlet and the city. Burnaby Mountain has natural, recreational and cultural elements, making it a wonderful place to visit any time of the year. Details
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, 100 Centennial Way
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Find Your Adventure
Burnaby has many parks and trail systems, golf courses, pools to enjoy. Find them all and plan your activities. Burnaby Mountain trails, Burnaby Lake Park, Deer Lake trails, Confederation Park, Barnet Marine Park are but a few options to check out.
Enjoy a Scenic Drive
British Columbia has some of the most scenic vistas in the entire country. With a mixture of ocean, mountains, valleys, lakes, vineyards, waterfalls, orchards and farmland, the highways and byways of the province will take you past some amazing views. A road trip through the province will allow you to experience a little bit of everything. Details
Plan a Weekend Getaway
- Girls Weekend Getaways. Details
- Cheap Weekend Getaways for Couples. Details
- Wilderness & Off the Grid Getaways. Details
- Yoga Retreats & Getaways. Details
- Must-Visit Nature Parks. Details
Visit Provincial Parks
Provincial Parks are great places to spend your day with nature. They offer many activities for a multi-day adventure that makes the journey worthwhile. Enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, birding, wildlife viewing, and more. Details
Plan Your Summer Vacation
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Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are great places to enjoy nature.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- Must-Do Waterfall Hikes in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland
- 25 Must Do Scenic Hikes in Metro Vancouver With the Best Views