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July 1, 2009 - BC | events, local

Canada Day fun around BC . . .

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Around the Lower Mainland . . .

1920s Canada Day

Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, is throwing a Canada Day party, Wednesday, July 1. Wander around the 1920s-themed village streets and experience how our nation’s birthday was celebrated nearly 100 years ago. There will be displays and demonstrations throughout the day. Admission is free.

Granville Island spectacular

There won’t be any shortage of activities on Granville Island for Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1. The 10th Annual Canada Day Parade runs from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., ending in Ron Basford Park. Following that is the official Canada Day ceremony, where everyone can join in on a rousing version of O Canada. A complimentary Canada Day cake will finish the ceremony at 2:30 p.m. There will also be free jazz, lots of yummy food, face painting, and street performers throughout the day.

Vancouver Canada Day fun

Victoria Park in Vancouver is hosting a birthday party for Canada's 142nd birthday with games, arts and crafts, entertainment, cake and barbecue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. As well a bunch of the community centres will be hosting Canada Day celebrations. For the complete line up of locations, times and events, visit online.

Kitsilano Showboat fun

Join Bobs & Lolo to celebrate Canada in Kitsilano at the Showboat Stage, 3 p.m. For the entire show program visit online.

Canada Place extravaganza

As always, Canada Place will be the hub of Canada Day activity. On Wednesday, July 1, a new street festival will begin in front of the Downtown Vancouver complex from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. From there, wander up to West Georgia and Broughton where the first annual Canada Day parade kicks off at 7 p.m. And of course, to cap things off, the Burrard Inlet fireworks show will wow all at 10:30 p.m.

Maritime Museum festivities

The Maritime Museum at 1905 Ogden Ave., Vancouver, is offering Canada Day activities and crafts on Wednesday, July 1 between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The admission for children will be free with a paying adult that day. For more information, call 604-257-8300.

Canada Day in North Van

North Vancouver will celebrate Canada Day this Wednesday, July 1 in Waterfront Park on the 200 block of West Esplanade. From noon to 4:30 p.m., there will be live music, jugglers, dancing, and balloon artists. Prior to that, check out the North Shore Canada Day Parade. It begins with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. on Grand Boulevard Park at 14th Street. At 10 a.m., the parade gets started at 13th Street and Grand Boulevard and runs along Lonsdale.

Don’t look down

The Capilano Suspension Bridge at 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver, is inviting everyone to take a walk among the treetops this Wednesday, July 1. In addition to the beautiful scenery, the site will also feature Canada Day trivia, games, temporary tattoos, and cake from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

West Van fun

Enjoy a barbecue and Canada Day cupcakes this Wednesday, July 1 in West Vancouver’s John Lawson Park at the foot of 17th Street. From 5 to 10 p.m., face painting, live music, and kite flying will be on display. Stick around afterwards for a great view of the Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show at 10:30 p.m.

Abby Canada Day

Check out a pancake breakfast, parade, family festival, fireworks and more at Abbotsford Exhibition Park in Abbotsford. For the entire line up of events, visit online.

Coquitlam fun

Enjoy a concert by Bobs & Lolo, food, artisan market, activity zone and more at the Canada Day celebration in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake and Evergreen Cultural Centre, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Canada Day in Delta

Drop by Chalmers Park, 11400 76A Av., North Delta, for an evening of fun, including children's activities, barbecue, family concert and fireworks, 6 to 10:15 p.m. Diefenbaker Park, 1st Avenue and 56th Street in Tsawwassen will be hosting a Canada Day celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Delta Museum and Archives, 4858 Delta St., will also be hosting a pancake breakfast and more, 9 a.m. to noon; and Kirkland House, 4140 Arthur Dr., will be hosting some patriotic fun.

Berries and Canada Day - yum!

Krause Berry Farms in Langley is hosting some Berry Fun, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, carriage ride and lots of farm fun.

Fort Langley Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day at the birthplace of B.C. with some old-fashioned fun at Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Langley Canada Day

Langley Canada Day Celebration is so big it takes two days to celebrate. The fun starts on Tuesday, June 30, 3 to 11 p.m. and continues on Wednesday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at McLeod Athletic Park (across from the Langley Airport, 56 Avenue and 216 Street). Fireworks both nights at 10:30 p.m. All day wristbands available for the kids so they can stay and play all day while parents can check out over 100 crafter, vendor and sponsor displays. Entrance is by donation, parking is free and there are numerous free activities for the whole family to enjoy including dog shows, horse shows, ongoing stage entertainment, gymnastics demonstrations, firefighters, a car show and so much more. For the event schedule and details visit www.langleycanadaday.ca.

Fun in New West

Spend Canada Day at Queen's Park in New Westminster, where you'll be able to enjoy activities, music and cake, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. At dusk, enjoy a display of fireworks along the Fraser River from the boardwalk.

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows area fun

Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge are holding patriotic festivities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Official ceremonies begin at 12:30 p.m. The cenotaph beside Pitt Meadows City Hall will host a ceremony at 10:30 a.m., and activities, including pancake breakfast, kids zone and more. Jump over to Haney House for an old-fashioned tea and tour of the Haney home, 11612-224 St., from 1 to 4 p.m.

Canada Day in Mission

Over at Fraser Heritage Park in Mission, enjoy a day full of free fun, starting at 9 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Dog shows, hay rides, gold panning, entertainment, kids zone and more run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the day wraps up with fireworks at 10 p.m.

Poco patriotic fun

Castle Park in Port Coquitlam hosts a Canada Day celebration, noon to dusk. Fun includes entertainment, an international bazaar, firworks and more. A free shuttle bus service will be offered between the park and the West Coast Express parking lot on Kingsway Avenue. Children 12 and under can try catching a fish at the fishing derby in Lions Park, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Prizes and breakfast will be available. All the details are online.

Rock it at Rocky Point Park

Port Moody is hosting their own Canada Day celebrations at Rocky Point Park, noon to 5 p.m. with entertainment, fun for the kids, spray park and a lot more. Drop by the Port Moody Station Museum beside the park for some patriotic family-friendly fun, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Steveston Salmon Fest

Celebrate Canada Day with the annual Steveston Salmon Festival, Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St., Richmond. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, kids' bike parade, Canada Day parade, and more. For all the details, visit online.

Surrey Canada Day

Check out B.C.’s largest Canada Day party! Running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, in the Cloverdale Amphitheatre in Surrey, there’ll be various activities for kids as well as performances from Bif Naked and 54-40. There will also be rides and carnival games. The day finishes off with a fireworks ceremony. Drop by the Train at Bear Creek Park for a train ride through a fun Happy Canada Day tunnel display. For more details about the train, visit BC Trains.

Canada Day by the Bay

White Rock hosts Canada Day by the Bay celebration, which includes a pancake breakfast, children's games and crafts, music, sandcastle competition, fireworks and more. For the complete schedule, visit online.

Around Vancouver Island . . .

Canada Day at the Gorge

Celebrate Canada Day along the Gorge Waterway in Saanich with a pancake breakfast, family parade, stage entertainment, classic cars, kids’ activities, canoe rides, buskers' corner, street hockey, Strawberry Tea, Canada Day market, and more, Wednesday, July 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fort Rodd Canada Day

Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site, 603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd., hosts Canada Day celebrations for Victoria's West Shore, Wednesday, July 1, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy children's activities, music, cake and more.

Victoria Canada Day celebrations

From 2 to 10:30 p.m., check out Victoria’s annual Canada Day celebrations at the Parliament buildings. Highlights include the Coast Capital Savings Kids Activity Area and fireworks at 10:30 p.m. For the schedule of events, visit www.victoria.ca.

National pride in Nanaimo

The city of Nanaimo is hosting an afternoon of Canadian family fun this Wednesday, July 1 in Maffeo Sutton Park at 50 Arena St. From 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., enjoy a variety of games, interactive booths, live musical performances, and face painting.

Around Okanagan . . .

Celebrate Canada Day

Drop by Waterfront Park and Prospera Place in Kelowna from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, to enjoy hours of live music and other family entertainment, a multicultural food fair, a children's activity area, multicultural displays, arts and crafts, a citizenship ceremony, and fireworks at 10:30 p.m. in front of Tug Boat Bay. For more details, visit online.

Party in Penticton

Celebrate Canada’s birthday all day long in Penticton’s Gyro Park off Lakeshore Drive this Wednesday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy free cake and balloons and lots of activities for the whole family!

While we do our best to inform you of great family happenings around town, event details are subject to change.

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