Port Coquitlam Canada Day 2026

Event Overview

Celebrate Canada Day in Port Coquitlam with a full day of free community activities, live entertainment, food vendors, market vendors, a beverage garden, family-friendly fun, and a grand fireworks finale. Taking place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the celebration includes morning activities across the city and a major afternoon and evening festival at Castle Park.

From the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and Fishing Derby to live music headliners April Wine and Owen Riegling, Port Coquitlam Canada Day offers something for all ages.

Date & Time

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Main Celebration at Castle Park

1:00 PM – Dusk

Fireworks Finale

10:15 PM

Locations

Castle Park

2252 Castle Crescent
Port Coquitlam, BC

Port Coquitlam Community Centre

2150 Wilson Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC

Lions Park

2300 Lions Way
Port Coquitlam, BC

Leigh Square

2253 Leigh Square Place
Port Coquitlam, BC

Admission

Free

Event Highlights

Live Entertainment

Enjoy a full afternoon and evening of live performances at Castle Park featuring:

• April Wine
• Owen Riegling
• Daniel Wesley
• Whiskey Blind
• Carmelina Cupo
• Cookin' With Brass

Fireworks Finale

Celebrate the end of the day with a spectacular fireworks display at 10:15 PM.

Morning Activities

Start Canada Day early with:

• Pancake Breakfast at Port Coquitlam Community Centre
• Fishing Derby at Lions Park
• Free drop-in basketball and lacrosse
• Fountain shows in Leigh Square

Food Vendors

Enjoy local eats from vendors including:

• Kona Ice of Chilliwack
• Tornado Potato
• Rocky Point Ice Cream
• Sweet Tooth Creamery
• Reel Mac & Cheese
• Salty's Lobster Express
• Whistler Wood Fire Pizza
• The Mad Greek
• Mahskiko Food
• 4th Port Coquitlam Scouts

Beverage Garden

Adults can enjoy local drinks from:

• NiceLife Cocktail Co.
• Taylight Brewing
• Tinhouse Brewing Co.

Market Vendors

Shop local at the Canada Day Market featuring handmade goods, treats, wellness products, art, jewellery, baked goods, fitness vendors, and community businesses.

Family Activities

Visitors can enjoy:

• Spray park
• Art zone
• Face painting
• Community safety tent
• Kids activities
• Market booths
• Outdoor entertainment

Entertainment Schedule

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Cookin' With Brass

2:05 PM – 3:05 PM

Carmelina Cupo

3:25 PM – 3:40 PM

Mayor and VIP Speeches & O Canada

3:40 PM – 5:10 PM

Daniel Wesley

5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

Whiskey Blind

7:05 PM – 8:20 PM

April Wine

8:45 PM – 10:15 PM

Owen Riegling

10:15 PM

Fireworks

Free Shuttle Service

Free shuttle buses will run approximately every 30 minutes from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM from designated stops across Port Coquitlam, including:

• Minnekhada Middle School
• James Park Elementary School
• Pitt River Middle School
• Kilmer Elementary School
• Port Coquitlam Community Centre

Return shuttle service from Castle Park will continue after the event until attendees waiting for rides have been transported.

Accessibility

The event includes:

• Accessible shuttle service
• Accessible parking
• Accessible washrooms
• Accessible viewing areas for stage and fireworks
• Sensory-friendly space
• Ear plugs available
• Misting tent
• ASL interpretation for speeches

Why Attend Port Coquitlam Canada Day?

Port Coquitlam Canada Day is one of the Tri-Cities' biggest July 1 celebrations, combining live music, family fun, local food, shopping, and fireworks into one full-day community event. With free admission, free shuttle service, and entertainment for all ages, it is a great way to celebrate Canada Day with family and friends.

Event Details

Event

Port Coquitlam Canada Day 2026

Date

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Main Location

Castle Park, Port Coquitlam

Admission

Free

Suitable For

All Ages