Celebrate Canada Day in Port Coquitlam with an afternoon filled with live music and performances, featuring Daniel Wesley and event headliner Tim Hicks.
The festivities at Castle Park will include a variety of activities and entertainment, including main stage performances, family-friendly fun, and a spectacular firework show at dusk.
This free, all-day event offers live music, family entertainment, a beverage garden, delicious offerings from local food trucks and market vendors, and much more. Bring your family and friends, grab your beach chairs and blankets, and join us at Castle Park for a day of celebration!
Schedule of EventsLions Park 8:00 -11:00 a.m.
- Free fishing derby with prizes for children age 10 and under (no registration required).
Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) 9:30 -11:00 a.m.
- Canada Day Breakfast - Mabbett Hall - Two mini pancakes, two sausage and juice box or coffee $5.00. CASH ONLY
- Free drop-in basketball - Gymnasium
- Free drop-in lacrosse - Arena 1
Please note: All vehicles must vacate the PCCC underground parkade by 1:00 p.m. as the parkade will close promptly at that time.
Everyone Welcome for the Outdoor Live Music, Beverage Garden and Free Activities for All Ages at Castle Park
- 12:00 p.m., Opening Ceremonies, national anthem and cookies
- 12:20 - 7:00 p.m., Live Entertainment (times are approx.) including:
- Baron Band -12:20 p.m.
- Michaela Slinger - 1:45 p.m.
- Whiskey Blind Country - 2:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Wild Moccasin Dancers - 4:00 p.m.
- The Way Cool Band - 4:45 p.m.
- 12:20 - 8:00 p.m., - Canada Day Market - Explore a marketplace of over 25 local businesses.
- 12:00 p.m. - Dusk - A variety of free family friendly activities including:
- Art Focus - Painting, craft station and face painting
- Games Area - Giant Jenga, mini golf, bubble hockey, foosball and more!
- Sensory-Friendly Quiet Zone
- City of Port Coquitlam Info. booth
- 12:00 - Dusk - Beverage garden with on-site food and drink:
- Beverage garden - local breweries and distillery
- Boardwalk Brewing
- Nice Life Co.
- Taylight Brewing
- Tinhouse Brewing
- Food Vendors
- Andale Mexican
- Kona Ice of Chilliwack
- Momjoy Foods
- Reel Mac & Cheese
- S for Skewer
- Salty's Lobster Express
- Shameless Buns
- Sweet Tooth Creamery
- 4th PoCo Scouts BBQ
- Assumption Youth - Popcorn and Cotton Candy
- International Flavours - Popsicles
- Beverage garden - local breweries and distillery
- 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Bring a blanket to enjoy the music acts leading up to the fireworks and main stage act featuring Daniel Wesley and lead headliner Tim Hicks.
- Dusk: Grand finale fireworks display
Free Shuttle ServiceEvent-goers are encouraged to take transit, walk, cycle or enjoy free round-trip shuttle services to and from downtown Port Coquitlam. Shuttles will run every 30 minutes from 12:00 - 11:00 p.m. (times may be delayed due to traffic):
North
- Minnekhada Middle School
- James Park Elementary School
Downtown
- The east parking area of the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (on Kingsway Avenue)
South
- Kilmer Elementary School
- Pitt River Middle School
Shuttle buses will drop off event-goers at Castle Park. Strollers are allowed on the shuttle buses and should be folded and placed in the luggage area of the bus.
Accessible Canada Day Event Port Coquitlam is dedicated to creating accessible experiences for people of all ages and abilities. On Canada Day this includes:
- Accessible parking and shuttle options
- American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter provided for speeches
- A Sensory Friendly space hosted by the Canuck Autism Network (CAN)
- Misting tent for cooling off
- Accessible stage-viewing areas
- An accessible viewing area for fireworks
Visit portcoquitlam.ca/canadaday for complete accessibility details.
Parking, Road Closures and Detours
The following traffic/safety control measures will be put into place Monday July 1:
- Mary Hill pedestrian overpass & Castle Park trails: Closed at 8:00 p.m.
- Citadel Drive from Confederation Drive to Castle Crescent: No parking 6:00 a.m. - midnight.
- Vehicles must be moved from the above locations by 6:00 a.m. to avoid being towed.
- Citadel Drive from Pitt River Road to Castle Crescent: Local traffic only after 6:00 p.m.
Street closures from 6:00 pm - midnight:
- Colonial Drive at Citadel Drive
- Nova Scotia Avenue (both entrances) at Citadel Drive (local access for residents only)
- Castle Crescent (both entrances) at Citadel Drive (local access for residents only)
Parking is available at the schools in the area. A map is available online at portcoquitlam.ca/canadaday.
Local residents affected by these road closures to access their homes will have access and may be required to show their BC driver's license to officials at the checkpoints. Detours are in place and residents should watch for signage and traffic control personnel.
Canada Day is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Sponsors include:
- Journey Auto Group - Gold Sponsor
- TriCity News - Media Sponsor
For more information on the Canada Day event visit portcoquitlam.ca/canadaday.
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Media Contact
Ximena Ibacache
Manager of Communications & Administrative Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5499
Email [email protected]