Celebrating Canada Day 2016 on Vancouver Island
We're celebrating Canada’s 149th birthday!
Vancouver Island communities will be buzzing with activity on the July 1st holiday, with fireworks, BBQs and concerts to show off our national pride. Here are some great ideas to help get your planning started:
SOUTH ISLAND:
Pre Canada Day Free Concert - Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
Thu. June 30th, 2016 Victoria
Free concert in the park - Victoria Soul Gospel choir
Bear Mountain Canada Day Run
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
Lace up for the Bear Mountain Run Series, presented by 107.3 KOOL FM. The third run in the series is the Bear Mountain Canada Day Run!
Canada Day Celebrations
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Colwood
Canada Day’s biggest birthday cake is always served at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites. Come celebrate Canada’s special day and join the excitement!
Canada Day Market at the Inner Harbour
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
Local and original artists, food trucks, musicians, and much more, at the beautiful inner harbour, all Canada Day weekend.
Canada Day Penthouse Party at Swans Hotel
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
Come celebrate Canada Day at Swans Hotel & Brewpub from the comfort of our 3 level Penthouse Suite,with an unrivaled view of the fireworks from our rooftop patio. Food, drinks and good times to be had.
Cultural & Arts Festival of India
Friday, July 1st, 2016 - Sunday, July 3rd Victoria
Come and enjoy the Cultural and Arts Festival during the Canada Day weekend at the Victoria Hindu Temple. Enjoy dazzling dances (classical, folk, Bollywood), enchanting music of India & FREE food
Gorge Canada Day Picnic
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Esquimalt
Celebrate Canada Day along the Gorge Waterway with a pancake breakfast, family parade, stage entertainment, classic cars, kids’ activities, strawberry tea...and more!
Gorge on Art
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Saanich
Gorge on Art, located at the Gorge Waterway Park
Cookeilidh
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
Lively Celtic tunes to celebrate Canada Day!
Memorial Drag Ball Game
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Esquimalt
TD presents the Annual Memorial Dragball Game on July 1st at Vic West Park.
Raven Baroque Free Summer Concert
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
Raven Baroque plays the hits from 1600 to 1750 (Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, etc.)...in full costume!
Saturna Island Lamb Barbeque
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Saturna Island
67th Annual Lamb BBQ on Saturna Island. Argentinian style open fire lamb bbq.
SHAKE! FEST 3
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
SHAKE! FEST 3 presents Dead Soft, Power-Buddies, Astral Gunk & Spring Breaks at Lucky Bar on July 1.
SHAKE! FEST 3: Isotopes, The Mandates & Durban Poison
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
SHAKE! FEST 3 presents Isotopes, The Mandates & Durban Poison at Logan's Pub on July 1.
TD Victoria International JazzFest: Steve Hill
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
Inviting audiences to catch a glimpse of musical madness in the form of bluesy rock ‘n’ roll, one-man band extraordinaire Steve Hill is one of Canada’s premier blues artists.
Victoria Canada Day
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
Victoria Celebrates Canada Day presented by Coast Capital Savings will be back with a great lineup of family-friendly events, two performance stages, and our annual fireworks display over the Inner Harbour!
Victoria HarbourCats vs Kelowna Falcons
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Victoria
Join the excitement when the Victoria HabourCats host the Kelowna Falcons at Royal Athletic Park.
COWICHAN:
Canada Day Celebration in Duncan
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Duncan
Celebrate Canada Day at the BC Forest Discovery Centre!
Canadian Tea Harvest
Friday, July 1st, 2016 - Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 Duncan
On Friday July 1, we invite you to raise a cup and celebrate a national first. As Canada’s only working tea farm we are excited about releasing the first estate-grown Canadian tea.
Celebrate Canada Day in Chemainus
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Chemainus
Waterwheel Park sets the stage for their annual family friendly event there little something for everyone of all ages.
Ladysmith Canada Day Celebration
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Ladysmith
An afternoon of activities for the whole family!
Cowichan Community 4-H club Annual Canada Day Parade
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Courtenay
This is the cowichan community 4-H's annual Canada day parade. We will have frozen desserts, games but no animals as it is too hot. A parade will proceed it. There will also be a flag raising at 11:20.
CENTRAL ISLAND:
6th Annual Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival
Friday, July 1st, 2016 - Sunday, July 3rd Qualicum
Weekend camping, great bluegrass, tasty food, old friends & new ones. Excellent parking lot pickin, plus organized jams, New site Meadowood Community Park, 1810 Galvin Place, Qualicum
Canada Day Celebrations at Casino Nanaimo
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Nanaimo
Canada Day Slot Tournament & Hot Seat Draws!
Canada Day Fireworks Paddle
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Parksville
Celebrate Canada day watching the fireworks from a kayak!
Canada Day in Parksville
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Parksville
Parksville's Canada Day celebrations are among the largest on Vancouver Island. The day's festivities kick off with the Shriner's Pancake Breakfast, parade, family focused entertainment and activities
Canada Day in Qualicum Beach
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Qualicum
Come out and enjoy the fun...and celebrate Canada's birthday!
Celebrate Canada Day in Nanaimo
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Nanaimo
Dress up in red and white! A day of free fun for the whole family.
Celebrate Canada Day in Tofino!
Fri. July 1st, 2016 in Tofino
Celebrate Canada Day in Tofino!
Celebrate Canada Day with David Gogo
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Ucluelet
Celebrate Canada Day with a Canadian blues master!
Gabriola Island Canada Day Night Market and Festival
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Gabriola Island
Music! Art! Holiday! Family Fun! A FREE Gabriola Island arts event presented by the Gabriola Arts Council, in partnership with Village Food Market.
Nanaimo Pirates vs Parksville Royals
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Nanaimo
Come cheer on the Pirates, Nanaimo's very own BC Premier Baseball Team, when they host a double header against the Parksville Royals.
Party in the Park
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Nanaimo
Outdoor music festival featuring Juno award winning rock bands Monster Truck and One Bad Son.
Canada Day Party with Dope Soda at the Dock!
Fri. July 1st, 2016 - Sat. July 2nd, 2016 Nanaimo
The only floating Canada Day Party in town with Dope Soda at the Dinghy Dock. No cover!
NORTH ISLAND:
The NiteB4 in Spirit Square
Thurs. June 30th, 2016 in Campbell River
The night before Canada Day is a fantastic party in Campbell River!
Canada Day Chinook Salmon Fishing Derby
Friday, July 1st, 2016 - Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 Campbell River
Take on the peak of the summer salmon runs at Painter’s Lodge this year during this family Derby.
Canada Day in Campbell River
Friday, July 1st, 2016 in Campbell River
Campbell River is the place to be on Canada Day!
Canada Day on Mount Washington
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Mt. Washington
Wear red and white and the Mile High Scenic Chairlift Ride is half price! Cake will be served in the courtyard at 2pm to celebrate Canada's birthday.
Comox Valley Canada Day
Thurs. June 30th - Fri. July 1st in the Comox Valley
This is one of the Comox Valley’s premier yearly events and it is all free!
Courtenay Museum Open House
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Courtenay
Everyone is invited to drop in to our free open house on Canada Day!
Port Alice Canada Day Celebration
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Port Alice
Port Alice celebrates Canada Day with a parade, park activities, a salmon bbq and a fireworks display as the grand finale of this patriotic day.
Port McNeill 50th Anniversary & Canada Day Celebration
Friday, July 1st, 2016 - Saturday, July 2nd, 2016 Port McNeill
Come out to join the fun!
Port McNeill Logger Sports
Friday, July 1st, 2016 - Saturday, July 2nd, 2016 Port McNeill
Another world-class event is planned and the competition will be fierce.
Sointula Canada Day Regatta
Fri. July 1st, 2016 Sointula
5th Annual Sointula Canada Day Regatta. Watch a sailing race, eat local food, enjoy the beer garden, live entertainment, arts and crafts fair and eat cake!
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