What are your plans this Canada Day - July 1, 2025?
The SLRD Administration office, located at 1350 Aster Street in Pemberton, B.C., will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for the statutory holiday.
Interested in what's going on for Canada Day? Here’s a list of events taking place around the region.
Britannia Beach Firefighters Association
Join the firefighters to celebrate Canada Day with friends and neighbours at the Britannia Beach fire hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be hot dogs and cake, plus fun activities for the kids. Hot tip, parents you may want to bring a towel! There will also be a vehicle extrication demonstration in the training yard. This Canada Day celebration is a proud tradition and will take place rain or shine.
Britannia Mine Museum
The museum is hosting Canada Day Celebrations between 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm, which are included with the cost of museum admission. To get to and from events, BC Transit is offering free transportation on Canada Day. For more information, visit Britannia Mining Museum.
Gold Bridge
Canada Day festivities will include a parade at 11:30 a.m., a barbecue at the Gold Bridge Community School field, along with Canada Day treats, kids' bouncy castles, and prizes.
For more information, visit the Bridge River Valley Community Association.
Lillooet
Join the family fun at Downton Park from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., including live entertainment, plus kids’ activities, farmers market, and food and beverage.
For more information, visit the Lillooet REC Facebook event post.
Pemberton
Celebrate community in Pemberton with the Spud Run at 8:30 a.m., Parade at 10:30 a.m., and family-friendly fun at the Community Barn starting at 11:00 a.m., including a craft table hosted by the Pemberton and Multicultural Network, Lil'wat Nation crafts, kids’ activities, lawn games, food trucks and cupcakes.
For more information, visit the Village of Pemberton.
Squamish
Head Downtown to experience Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together - live music, art, food and beverage, and craft from many community groups and cultures. In addition to entertainment, the event will include a kids’ zone, community meet-and-greets and a X̱ex̱e7énaḵ Creators Together Market.
For more information, visit Tourism Squamish.
Whistler
Partake in Whistler’s Community Parade, starting at 12:45 p.m. and events and activities including community yoga, pancake breakfast, roving characters and a free concert at Whistler Olympic Plaza starting at 6:30 p.m. featuring Bahamas, with opening DJ Soul Club.
The Spo7ez Performance Team will commence the day, acknowledging the deep history and culture of the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation and setting the tone for a day of celebration and community spirit. The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre will offer free admission for the entire day.
For more information, visit the Resort Municipality of Whistler.