PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate Canada Day at new venue in Chilliwack
Published 9:21 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The cool and wet weather didn’t stop folks from marching in a parade, competing in a soapbox derby or taking in the Canada Day festivities at a new location this year.
People gathered throughout Chilliwack and the surrounding area on Wednesday, July 1 to celebrate the nation’s 159th birthday.
Pancake breakfasts, fundraiser barbecues, a parade in the Columbia Valley, free ice skating, a museum open house and more filled the day.
This year, the City of Chilliwack’s Canada Day celebration was moved to Chilliwack Heritage Park and included live entertainment, a climbing wall, escape room, obstacle course, food trucks, and a nighttime drone show.
To watch the livestream of the event at Chilliwack Heritage Park see the VBNsports YouTube channel.