Burnaby Canada Day 2026

Event Overview

Celebrate Canada Day 2026 in Burnaby with three free community celebrations taking place throughout the city. From family activities and multicultural performances during the day to an evening street festival, live concerts, food trucks, and fireworks, Burnaby offers one of Metro Vancouver's biggest Canada Day celebrations.

Visitors can enjoy festivities at Edmonds Plaza and Park, Burnaby Village Museum, and StreetFest on Central, featuring entertainment, kids' activities, multicultural performances, live music, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Date & Time

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Edmonds Plaza and Park

11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Burnaby Village Museum

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

StreetFest on Central

6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Fireworks begin at 10:15 PM.

Locations

Edmonds Plaza and Park

7433 Edmonds Street
Burnaby, BC

Burnaby Village Museum

6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Burnaby, BC

StreetFest on Central

Central Park, Central Boulevard, and Civic Square
Burnaby, BC

Admission

Free Admission

Event Highlights

Edmonds Plaza Celebration

Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon featuring:

• Opening ceremonies
• Live music and cultural performances
• Kids' activities and games
• Community cake
• Zumba
• Axe Capoeira
• Rain Shadow
• Stephen & Lenny

Burnaby Village Museum

Celebrate Canada's multicultural heritage with:

• Free admission
• Interactive exhibits
• Demonstrations and displays
• Face painting
• Family entertainment
• Carousel rides available ($2.71)

StreetFest on Central

Burnaby's evening celebration features:

• Live concerts in Central Park
• Food trucks
• Family Zone and Kids Stage
• Community Zone
• Quiet Zone
• Interactive activities
• Bicycle valet service
• Fireworks finale

Main Stage Concert Lineup

Located in Central Park:

• 6:30 PM — Jordel
• 7:10 PM — Logan Staats
• 8:00 PM — Alicia Creti
• 8:45 PM — Welcome & Speeches
• 9:10 PM — Dragonette
• 10:15 PM — Fireworks

Featured Artists

• Dragonette
• Logan Staats
• Alicia Creti
• Jordel

Family Zone

Located at Civic Square near Bob Prittie Metrotown Library.

Activities include:

• DiscoBaby 1970s Tribute Show
• Los Duendes
• Circus of Thrills
• Crafts and games
• Kids entertainment
• Food trucks

Community Zone

Along Central Boulevard visitors can enjoy:

• Afro-Latin dance performances
• Steelband music
• South Asian dance showcases
• Community booths
• Sports and arts activities
• Pop-up musicians
• Interactive displays

Food Trucks

A variety of vendors will be available, including:

• Japadog
• Burgerholic
• Pizza La Sella
• Yo Bones BBQ
• Super Thai
• Tacosaurus
• Kona Ice
• Cravings Kettle Corn
• Crema Ice Cream
• Shameless Buns
• Slothfuls
• The Jerk Shack
• And many more.

Fireworks

The Canada Day fireworks finale begins at 10:15 PM in Central Park and lasts approximately 15 minutes, providing the perfect ending to Burnaby's celebrations.

Getting There

Visitors are encouraged to take transit.

Nearby stations include:

• Patterson SkyTrain Station
• Metrotown SkyTrain Station
• Metrotown Bus Loop

Bike valet service is also available.

Why Attend Burnaby Canada Day?

Burnaby's Canada Day celebrations offer something for everyone, from daytime family activities and cultural performances to one of Metro Vancouver's largest evening festivals with live music, food trucks, and fireworks. With free admission and multiple venues across the city, it is one of the best places to celebrate Canada Day in Metro Vancouver.