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Celebrate Canada’s 154th birthday with fun events and activities. Many events and celebrations have moved online. However, there are still a few in-person ways you celebrate Canada Day and the weekend in Burnaby.
I. Official Canada Day Celebrations
2021 Canada Day Celebrations
The city of Burnaby in-person celebrations is cancelled.
Other events – TBA
2021 Canada Day Celebrations – From Ottawa
For your July 1 evening, Canadian Heritage has a colourful program planned for you featuring several artists and artisans from coast to coast to coast: Véronic DiCaire, Jully Black, Jann Arden, Les Trois Accords, JP Saxe, Lara Fabian, Johnny Orlando, Les Hay Babies, Tyler Shaw, Damien Robitaille, Jessia, Gurdeep Pandher, Mélissa Bédard, Terry Uyarak, Paper Lions, Irish Mythen, Inn Echo, Madison Violet, Shawn Jobin, Naya Ali, Prado Monroe, Begonia, Sebastian Gaskin, Boogey the Beat, Major Funk, Boréalis Soul, Lawrence Nayally, Séan McCann, Albert Dumont, Josée. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 8 PM
On CBC Television
Free
Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration
The Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration event salutes the multicultural spirit of Canada and is moving from a nationwide to a global scale. On Thursday, watch a Canada-wide attempt to set a brand new Guinness World Records™ title of: “Most People Performing a Drum Roll Online Simultaneously”. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Online
Free
Canada Day Celebration Kit
Check out interactive, creative, and educational activities for the whole family. Have fun exploring each activity pack and share your experience using the hashtag #CanadaDay. Details
Anytime
At Home
Free
2021 Canada Day Contest
Canadian Heritage has announced the first-ever Canada Day Contest as part of the official Canada Day Celebrations. Until 11:59 p.m. on July 1, Canadians can enter to win the “Canada Day Contest: discover, celebrate and win” contest. Details
Until 11:59 p.m. on July 1
Online
Free
II. Canada Day Fireworks
Tim Hortons Canada Day Virtual Fireworks
On July 1, wherever you are in Canada, enjoy Canada Day fireworks in a fun and innovative way.
At 10 pm, local time, point your smartphone or tablet to the night sky and a 3-minute show displaying 3D fireworks will begin. The augmented reality experience will give you the same visual and sound effects as a real fireworks display! Details
Thursday, July 1 | 10:00 PM
Online
Free
III. In-person Events
Credit: Burnaby Central Railway
Miniature Train Rides
Enjoy a miniature train ride! Details
Weekends & Statutory Holidays | 11 AM – 5 PM
Burnaby Central Railway – Confederation Park, 120 North Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
$4.50 single ride ticket (Good for one 10-15 minute ride)
Burnaby Artisan Farmer’s Market
Shop local produce, enjoy food trucks, and all kinds of delicious food. Details
Saturday, May – October, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
North Parking Lot at Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby
Free
IV. More Things to Do on Canada Day
Visit Burnaby Area Attractions
Plan a visit to attractions. Remember to adhere to Covid-19 protocols.
- 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 AM – 5 PM; Closed on July 1
- Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Avenue; Tuesday – Friday | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturday 0 Sunday | 12 PM – 5 PM; Closed Mondays & & Statutory Holidays
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- 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! Details
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. Do note that there is a restriction on travel between regions of the province. Details
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Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are open for people to enjoy some time with 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
V. Virtual Parties & Events
Canada Day Celebration with Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
Natalie and Donnell invite you to their Canada day party!! The fiddles will be flying from their campsite in Ontario, shift to a cozy singer-songwriter session in Manitoba, then ramp back up in PEI aboard JJ Chiasson’s fishing boat for more tunes and a feed of lobster!! This’ll be a dandy!! Details
July 1 – 4, 2021
$20
Online Exhibitions at Shadbolt
There are a number of online exhibitions on view at the Shadbolt. Details
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
The 2021 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival includes performances by British Columbia’s plethora of talented artists; streams from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Amsterdam, and Paris; free online workshops; club performances; and a continued partnership with North Shore Jazz. All streams will be available until midnight on July 6, 2021. Details
June 25 – July 4, 2021
Online and In-Person Events, Vancouver
Free & Ticketed
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TD Victoria International JazzFest: Virtually JazzFest
The 2021 festival celebrates Vancouver Island and BC-based jazz talent from an array of diverse musical backgrounds, including Phil Dwyer, Angela Verbrugge, and many more! Opening this online event will be a special performance from Ontario, featuring the eclectic Jeremy Ledbetter Trio with drummer Larnell Lewis. Details
June 25 – July 2, 2021 | 8:00 PM PST
Free to watch
