Celebrate Canada Day in Port Coquitlam with an afternoon filled with live music and performances, featuring event headliners Aaron Pritchett and Trooper.
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, and a new highlight this year, the spectacular water fountain shows featuring music from beloved Canadian artists, playing at 12:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in Leigh Square.
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. Don’t forget water bottles and sun protection.
Schedule of Events
Lions 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 $7.00.
- 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
- 1:00 – 6:00 p.m., Live Entertainment (performance times are approximate and subject to change) including:
- The Matinee -1:00 p.m.
- Best Night Ever – 2:20 p.m. and 4:50 p.m.
- Whiskey Blind – 3:40 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Canada Day Market – Explore a marketplace of 30 local businesses.
- 1:00 p.m. – Dusk - A variety of free family friendly activities including:
- Fun Bus
- Facepainting
- Arts and Crafts activities
- Games Area – Giant Jenga, mini golf, bubble hockey, foosball and more!
- Canucks Autism Network Quiet Space
- 1:00 – Dusk - Beverage garden with on-site food and drink:
- Beverage garden – local breweries and distillery
- Nice Life Cocktails Co.
- Patina Brewing
- Taylight Brewing
- Tinhouse Brewing Co.
- Food Vendors and Tents
- 4th PoCo Scouts BBQ
- Assumption Youth – Popcorn and Cotton Candy
- International Flavours – Popsicles Andale Mexican
- Kona Ice of Chilliwack
- Reel Mac & Cheese
- Roasted Revolution
- S for Skewer
- Salty’s Lobster Express
- Shameless Buns
- Sweet Tooth Creamery
- The Mad Greek
- Taco Land
- Whistler Wood Fire Pizza
- Beverage garden – local breweries and distillery
- 3:30 p.m., Opening Ceremonies, national anthem and cookies
- 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., Bring a blanket to enjoy the music acts leading up to the fireworks and main stage headliners featuring Aaron Pritchett and Trooper.
- Dusk: Grand finale fireworks display
Transit and Shuttle Services
TransLink
On July 1 holiday fares will be in effect and customers will only need a 1-Zone fare to travel across the transit network on Canada Day. TransLink services will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule. Please note that West Coast Express will not operate on Canada Day. Please visit translink.ca to plan your route to Castle Park in Port Coquitlam.
Free Shuttle Service
Event-goers are encouraged to take transit, walk, cycle or enjoy free round-trip shuttle services to and from various locations throughout Port Coquitlam. Shuttles will run approximately every 30 minutes from 1:00 p.m.– 12:00 a.m. (times may be delayed due to traffic) from the locations listed below, dropping off event-goers at Castle Park. A wheelchair accessible bus will be available. Strollers are allowed on the shuttle busses and should be folded and placed in the luggage area of the bus.
North
- Minnekhada Middle School
- James Park Elementary School
Downtown
- East parking area of the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (on Kingsway Avenue)
South - Kilmer Elementary School
- Pitt River Middle School
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.
Road Closures and Parking
The following traffic/safety control measures will be put into place on Canada Day, July 1:
- Mary Hill pedestrian overpass and 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 access for residents only after 6:00 p.m.
Street closures from 6:00 pm – midnight (local access for residents only)
- Colonial Drive from Citadel Drive to Moody Court
- Nova Scotia Avenue (both entrances) at Citadel Drive
- Castle Crescent (both entrances) at Citadel Drive
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 in Port Coquitlam is funded by the Government of Canada.
The City of Port Coquitlam extends its sincere appreciation to the following sponsors for their generous financial contributions to the Canada Day celebration:
Gold Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Community Sponsor
- Meridian RV – Fishing Derby
