Celebrate Canada’s 156th birthday with fun events and activities.
A list of events on Canada Day and the weekend.
I. Official Canada Day Celebrations
Steveston Salmon Festival
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 8 AM – 10:15 PM
Imperial Landing at 10:15 p.m.
Across Steveston Village
Free
II. Events on Canada Day Weekend
Richmond Night Market
Enjoy delicious food, awesome deals and wonderful entertainment! From musicians, dance teams, martial arts displays and so much more…check out what’s happening this weekend!! Details
Friday | 7PM-12AM
Saturday & Long Weekend Sunday | 6 PM-12 AM
8351 River Road, Richmond
$8
Richmond Lavenderland
There are four kinds of lavender in Richmond Lavenderland: Superblue, Melissa, Grosso, and French.
Daily, until the end of August
Lavenderland, 8460 Steveston Hwy, Richmond
$12 to $15
III. More Things to do During Canada Day Weekend
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
CANNERY SUMMER EXPERIENCE TOURS
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site’s guided tours are back for another season! Join our regularly scheduled Cannery Summer Experience tours guided by our costumed interpreters. Details
Daily | 10 AM – 5 PM;
Closed on July 1
Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Steveston
$10.75 – $12.50; 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
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. More Things to Do:
- Visit attractions
- Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Steveston
- London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Road
- Richmond Museum, 7700 Minoru Gate
- Richmond Art Gallery, 180-7700 Minoru Gate
- Enjoy a family getaway
- Go on a Scenic drive
- Explore Nature Parks
- Enjoy a night of Camping
- Have you done these Waterfall Hikes?