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Description
- When: Saturday, September 19, Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 6Z6
- Cost: Free admission (registration required for Sept 26–27); paid parking on site
- Hosted by: Fraser River Discovery Centre Society
RiverFest celebrates BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, spread across three days of family-friendly activities, exhibitors along the quay, live performances, and hands-on programming connecting visitors to the river's stories.
Schedule
Friday, September 19 — Walks & Workshops
A day dedicated to connecting with the river's stories through guided experiences: sign up for a Coast Salish plant walk, a guided quayside walk, an ecologist walk, or an aquatic animals workshop.
Saturday, September 26 — Family Fun Zone & Workboat Parade
Visit the Family Fun Zone and art workshops, stroll the quay to check out exhibitors, enjoy live performances, and watch the Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade.
Sunday, September 27 — Family Fun Zone & Samson V
Visit the Family Fun Zone and art workshops, board the historic Samson V, and check out the Vancouver Wooden Boat Society's open house.
About the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society
A non-profit organization, the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society works to bring together the many stories and voices of the Fraser River to discover, celebrate, and inspire passionate stewards of the river. Donations support the organization's ongoing work.
Sponsors
RiverFest is supported by the Port of Vancouver, BC Maritime Employers' Association, Global BC, the City of New Westminster, Ledcor, Tourism New Westminster, New Westminster Legion Branch 2, and Arts New West.
Plan Your Visit
- Event: RiverFest 2026
- Date: September 19, 26 & 27, 2026
- Time: Varies by day — see schedule above
- Location: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC
- Admission: Free (registration required Sept 26–27); paid parking on site
- Website: fraserriverdiscovery.org/riverfest | Register on Eventbrite
From plant walks with Coast Salish guides to a workboat parade and a tour aboard the historic Samson V, RiverFest turns three days at the Quay into a full celebration of the Fraser River's stories, ecology, and community — free to attend for the whole family.