Canada Day 

Family Friendly Activities

The 8,000-square-metre (86,000-square-foot) festival lawn near the Town Centre Park Community Plaza will feature:

• Adventure Games – Stop by for exciting and fun active games for a variety of ages, skills and abilities, including mini golf, a climbing wall, inflatable slide (weather dependent) and a e-bike and scooter demo area provided by Lime. Our adventure zones are proudly sponsored by Arc’teryx Coquitlam Centre.
• Eat Street – Find tasty multicultural food options, including vegan, vegetarian, Halal, kosher and gluten free options. 
• Eco Zone – Connect with the City’s environmental team, Park Spark team and local groups through interactive, hands-on activities that highlight local ecosystems — proudly sponsored by Meadowridge School.
• Coquitlam Lane – Take some fun pictures in the giggle booth and learn about the Coquitlam’s Tourism highlights, first response services and what the City is doing in Accessibility and Inclusion. 
• The Meadow – Discover various cultural groups, art organizations, corporate partners from the community or relax in the Marcon Pavilion seating area, proudly brought to you by our Presenting Partner, Marcon. The Meadow Stage will feature interactive performances throughout the day.

Eat Street 

Stop and savour the multicultural food options at Eat Street, from 12 - 10 p.m. All food trucks offer a variety of Vegan (VE), vegetarian (V), gluten free (GF) and nut-free options. 

Reminder: Outside alcohol is not permitted in a City park when a sanctioned event is taking place in that park and holds a special event liquor licence (e.g., Canada Day)

Brew Corner 

Grab a drink from the Brew Corner, sponsored by Mariner Brewing. These delicious and refreshing options will be available from 1 - 9 p.m. We are a cash free-facility. We accept most major debit and credit cards.

Getting to Canada Day

Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park is located at 1299 Pinetree Way with access points on Pinetree Way, Pipeline Road and David Avenue. Visitors are encouraged to walk, ride, or take transit to Canada, as parking is limited. 

• Transit – The Canada Day event is located a short ten-minute walk from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas Skytrain station, with a clearly marked paved path leading the way to the event grounds. 
• Bike – Attendees who choose to ride their bike or scooter to the event can access the free on-site bike valet service stationed along Trevor Wingrove Way. Open from 12 - 10:30 p.m. 
• Pick-up/drop-off – There will be designated pick-up and drop-off areas in parking lot A (on the west side of the park off of Trevor Wingrove Way adjacent to Pinetree Way).
• Road Closure  – Pinetree Way between Guildford Avenue and Pinewood Avenue will be closed to traffic in the evening from 9:30 – 11 p.m. for the fireworks display.
• Vehicle – For those who arrive by vehicle, free parking will be available in the lots off of Trevor Wingrove Way and at the Douglas College surface lots. 

View the Canada Day Parking map (PDF)

Event Accessibility 

Coquitlam strives to create experiences that are inclusive for all members of the community. On Canada Day this includes providing:

• Designated accessible pick up/drop-off locations
• Accessible parking and entrances including expectant mother parking
  • Marked wheelchair accessible parking spots in Lot A and C are wheelchair ramp-friendly
• Physically accessible viewing areas for fireworks and entertainment stages including built Access Trax pathways
• Wheelchair accessible seating in Eat Street and Brew Corner
• Water fill station with lower access point options
• Service animals are welcome on site. Water bowls are available for dogs
• Increased lighting before and after fireworks
• Washrooms include wheelchair accessible and gender neutral options
• Kinsight provides resources and supports for children and families with developmental disabilities. You can find their Sensory Break Zone in the Meadow
• Community Living Society provides resources and supports for adults with acquired brain injury. Pottery Works Program will be on site to sell handmade art work and share lived experiences from the artist directly
• Emotions BC provides resources and supports to people with loved ones dealing with mental health challenges. Find them on site for activities such as bracelet making and games with prizes

View the Canada Day Accessibility map (PDF).

Resources for Learning

The City is encouraging residents to reflect on the country’s complicated colonial history, and consider our nation's strengths as well as its flaws, as we collectively learn from our past and do better in the future.  

• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada - Exhibits
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada - Education
• kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation  – Information, Education, Programs and Services, and Resources
• Orange Shirt Society - Resources and Ideas

Special thanks to our Corporate Partners:

• Presenting Partner: Marcon
• Supporting Partners: 
  • Adventure Zone: Arc'teryx Coquitlam Centre
  • Brew Corner: Mariner Brewing
  • Eco Zone Partner: Meadowridge School
• Community Partners:  Alpha Massage Therapy and Wellness, Lime, Nando's , Save on Foods, and Vancity Credit Union

Funded in part by:

• Government Partner/Partenaire Gouvernmental: Government of Canada  / Gouvernement du Canada