COQUITLAM, B.C., June 13, 2024 – Join us at Town Centre Park on Monday, July 1 for an unforgettable, free day of fun at Canada Day. Recognizing that Canada Day holds different meanings for different people, Coquitlam is committed to creating an inclusive event that honours all perspectives.
As the largest event in the Tri-Cities, Canada Day in Coquitlam highlights community and multiculturalism with exciting performances, food trucks, engaging activities, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
A Full Day of Entertainment
Starting at noon, visitors can enjoy two stages with musical performances, community and City exhibits, a variety of food trucks, an eco zone, adventure games, e-bike and scooter demo area, full-site liquor service, and a fireworks finale at 10 p.m.
Headliner The Boom Booms, with their unique blend of Tropical Disco Rock, will take to the Town Centre Community Plaza stage at approximately 8:30 p.m. Their upbeat, uplifting music with a lot of heart will sure bring the good vibes.
More information about Coquitlam’s Canada Day performers can be found at coquitlam.ca/CanadaDay.
Family Friendly Activities
The 8,000-square-metre (86,000-square-foot) festival lawn near the Town Centre Park Community Plaza will be home to:
- Adventure Games – Stop by for exciting and fun active games for a variety of ages, skills and abilities, including mini golf, a climbing wall, and get your roll on at the Neuron and Lime scooter and e-bike demo area.
- Eat Street – Our food truck partners offer a delightful array of multicultural cuisines, ensuring an inclusive dining experience for everyone. Enjoy a wide selection of dishes, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, catering to all dietary needs and preferences. Eat Street is sponsored by Tricity Mitsubishi.
- Eco Zone – Join the City's environmental team and local environmental organizations for fun and interactive environmental activities, sponsored by Meadowridge School.
- Coquitlam Lane – Take some fun pictures in the giggle booth and learn about the City’s parks, first response services and what the City is doing in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Coquitlam’s Tree Spree team will be on site with free tree giveaways courtesy of Tree Spree's corporate partner, Emperor Stone.
- The Meadow – Discover the various cultural groups, art organizations and merchants and corporate partners from the community. The Meadow Stage will feature cultural music performances throughout the day.
Canada Day maps, schedules and event details can be found at coquitlam.ca/CanadaDay.
Accessible Canada Day Event
Coquitlam strives to create experiences for people of all ages and abilities. On Canada Day this includes providing:
- Designated accessible pickup/drop-off locations
- ASL interpretation provided during the opening and closing ceremonies at the Main Stage
- Accessible parking and entrances
- Accessible stage-viewing areas
- An accessible viewing area for fireworks
- Multilingual volunteers and staff
Visit coquitlam.ca/CanadaDay for complete accessibility details and to view the event site’s accessibility map.
Getting to Canada Day in Coquitlam
Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park is located at 1299 Pinetree Way, with access points on Pinetree Way 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 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.
- Pick-up/drop-off – There will be pick-up and drop-off areas in parking lot A, on the west side of the park off Trevor Wingrove Way adjacent to Pinetree Way.
- Accessibility – Wheelchair accessible pick-up and drop-off is available on Guildford Way near Eastwood throughout the event.
- Vehicle – For those who arrive by vehicle, free parking will be available in the lots off Trevor Wingrove Way, at Douglas College and Pinetree Community Centre surface lots.
Pinetree Way between Guildford Way and Pinewood Avenue will be closed to traffic from 9:30 – 11 p.m. for the fireworks display.
Corporate Partners Lend Their Support to Provide Free Event
Canada Day in Coquitlam would not be possible without the generous support of our corporate partners, including our returning presenting partner, Marcon. A Metro Vancouver housing developer, Marcon is known in Coquitlam for projects such as 567 Clark + Como and Regan’s Walk.
To learn more about the Canada Day event sponsors, please visit their company websites:
- Presenting Partner, Marcon
- Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia
- Eat Street Partner, Tricity Mitsubishi
- Plaza Stage Partner, Novus
- Beverage Partner, Mariner Brewing
- Eco Zone Partner, Meadowridge School
- Supporting Partners, DBM Law, Coast Capital, Lime, Nandos, and Neuron
About the Coquitlam Corporate Partners Program
The Coquitlam Corporate Partners Program is a marketing partnership program that allows businesses to connect with their target audiences while directly contributing to the community where their customers live, learn, work and play. The revenue generated through the Corporate Partners Program benefits residents and the community-at-large by funding enhanced programs and services. To find a partnership opportunity that might be right for your business, contact CorporatePartners@coquitlam.ca or visit coquitlam.ca/CorporatePartners.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Coquitlam
Equity, diversity and inclusion is about breaking down barriers to ensure that everyone – regardless of ability, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation and other diversity characteristics – is able to live, work and thrive in a safe and welcoming environment. As an organization, Coquitlam is on a journey to better serve our vibrant and diverse community by applying EDI principles to all City work, policies, operations, language and services. EDI is a top organizational priority that guides decision-making across all lines of business. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/EDI.
Media contact:
Heidi Hughes
Tourism and Visitor Economy Manager
City of Coquitlam
604-927-3699
hhughes@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.