Where to celebrate Canada Day in Surrey, Delta, White Rock today

Published 5:30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Canada Day is here again, a time to celebrate our great nation’s 159th anniversary.

July 1 is a day for flag-waving, family gatherings, fireworks and more.

Here are some events, attractions and things to do today in Surrey, Delta and White Rock:

Surrey’s annual Canada Day celebration returns to Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale, where admission is free from 10 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Country performer Josh Ross headlines at 9 p.m., with many other all-Canadian artists on four stages throughout the day, plus amusement rides, food, Indigenous Village and much more. Check surreycanadaday.ca for more details.

At Chimney Heights Park (14677 74 Ave., Surrey), area MP Gurbux Saini hosts Canada Day celebrations/BBQ from 1 to 5 p.m. “Bring your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, refreshments, and community spirit as we celebrate everything that makes Canada strong and united,” he posted on Facebook.

Watch World Cup matches at two Surrey Soccer Fan Zones including Civic Plaza (city hall) and, starting July 1, Cloverdale Agriplex. Belgium plays Senegal at 1 p.m. today, followed by the U.S. vs Bosnia and Herzegvina at 5 p.m., with live entertainment between games, noon to 8 p.m. Note: the two fan zones will not be open for England vs. Congo at 9 a.m. today. Admission is free at both sites, click surreysoccerfanzones.ca for details.

White Rock’s Memorial Park is where the action starts at noon with bagpipes and opening ceremony. Live entertainment will run throughout the afternoon, including electronic sets by local DJ Christina and performances from community groups and local artists, all building toward an “unforgettable evening on the main stage.” This year’s headliner, Bad Medicine, arrives at 8:30 p.m. with a musical tribute to Bon Jovi. Visit whiterockcity.ca for more.

Chalmers Park in North Delta hosts another Canada Day party from 4 to 10 p.m. with cake, live entertainment, bubble soccer games, birthday bingo, pie- and watermelon-eating contests, a giant flag mural, tug-o-war, fireworks and more, with music by Groove-N-Tonic starting at 9 p.m. Schedule and more details on delta.ca/CanadaDay.

White Rock Elks do the grilling during the group’s family-friendly barbecue and dance. Starting at 2 p.m. at the White Rock Elks (1469 George St.), there’s no charge for admission into the celebration, which is open to all (attendees don’t have to be Elks members). The first come, first served event is popular and well-attended each year. Attendees can purchase barbecued burgers or hot dogs while they last, with a bar opening at 2 p.m. as well. The band Brandall performs from 4 to 8 p.m.

Go for a destination walk! Some of our favourite sites include Redwood Park to see diverse trees (17900 20 Ave.), Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve Park (a beautiful natural-area park gifted to the City of Surrey a few years ago, at 9016 164 St.), Crescent Beach (for beach stroll and ice cream), Surrey Bend Regional Park (views of Fraser River in North Surrey, 17775 104 Ave.) and Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (the birthplace of reforestation in British Columbia and home to Surrey Nature Centre).

If staying indoors, consider watching Games of the XXI Olympiad, the NFB’s acclaimed official film of the 1976 Olympics, to revisit the legacy of the Games through a specially curated Olympic Memories channel and curator’s perspectives. This is the 50th anniversary of the Games.

Feeling charitable? While many Canadians are gearing up to enjoy Canada Day celebrations, Canadian Blood Services reminds British Columbians that the patient need doesn’t pause for statutory holidays or the summer. Many donor centres and mobile events are open on July 1, so consider booking an appointment on blood.ca/en.

— with files from Tricia Leslie