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Things to on Canada Day in Richmond
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 events in and around Richmond.
I. Official Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day at Home in Richmond
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 10:00 AM
At Home
Free
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
For activities in Metro Vancouver, see – Things to Do This Weekend.
Enjoy a Self-Guided Walking Tour
Use Richmond Museum’s walking tour booklets to see the city through new eyes. These historic walking tours will take you back in time to meet early farmers and artists, feel the pulse of roaring crowds at the horse racetrack, smell the fishy action of clanging canneries, and hear the humming busyness of our rich, diverse wetlands. Details
A Day on the Beach
A fun destination for all ages with a wide range of exciting activities. Details
OPEN by appointment/reservations only | 11 AM – 6 PM
6Pack Indoor Beach, #115-13180 Mitchell Rd, Richmond
Varies
Waves of Innovation: Stories of the West Coast
This is a feature exhibit on the stories of innovation in the West Coast commercial fishing industry and the effects on their communities. The cause and effect of changes in energy, preservation, and fishing methods, and their impacts on people’s lives are explored throughout this interactive exhibit. Details
Daily | 10 AM – 5 PM;
Closed on July 1
Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Steveston
$10.20 – $11.90; Youth 17 and under Free
Enjoy a Hike
There are many places to enjoy a walk in Richmond. Use this Guidebook by Walk Richmond to plan your daily walk. Details and Map
Richmond Lavenderland
Lavenderland is an 8 Acres leisure farm, including some agricultural facilities and 7 Acres lavender farm. Details
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Daily | | 9:00 AM– 6:00 PM
Lavenderland, 8460 Steveston Hwy, Richmond
$15.75
Spend your Day Outdoors
Richmond has many parks, cycling trails, gardens, and recreational trails that urge one to spend time outdoors. Spend the day taking in nature at these places. Details
IV. 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
Online
$20
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
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
Online
Free to watch
V. More Things to Do on Canada Day
- Visit attractions that are open
- Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive; Monday – Sunday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Steveston; Daily | 10 AM – 5 PM; Closed on July 1
- London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Road; Saturdays & Sundays, July 3- September 5 | 12 PM – 4 PM; Gardens: Open; Park hours: Monday – Sunday | dawn-dusk
- Richmond Museum, 7700 Minoru Gate; Monday – Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM; Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM; Closed on statutory holidays
- Richmond Art Gallery, 180-7700 Minoru Gate; Monday – Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM; Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM; Closed on statutory holidays; Book your visit in advance by phone or email. Call 604-247-8363 or email gallery@richmond.ca
- Enjoy a family getaway
- Go on a Scenic drive
- Explore Nature Parks
- Enjoy a night of Camping
- Have you done these Waterfall Hikes?
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