Every community has a weekend to celebrate summer in BC where I live, we celebrate summer on BC Day. BC Day is a fun weekend for many of us. I hope that you had a chance to take part in some of the following activities that celebrate who we are as a people and as a province within Canada.

1.  
Celebrate BC Day Festival in Coquitlam: Taking place at Town Centre Park, this
festival celebrates BC Day with Family-friendly activities. (Source:
Vancouver’s Best Places)

2.  
Brigade Days at Fort Langley: A three-day celebration featuring folk in period costume
over the BC Day Long Weekend (August 2-4, 2025). (Source: Vancouver’s Best
Places)

3.  
BC Day Long Weekend at Sun Peaks Resort: Enjoy FREE family-friendly activities from
August 1-3, 2025. (Source: Sun Peaks Resort)

Summer
Activities:

1.  
Strawberry Picking: Visit one of the best strawberry picking farms in Metro Vancouver.
(Source: Vancity Kids)

2.  
Hiking and Biking at Big White Ski Resort: Explore epic hiking and biking adventures.
(Source: Big White Ski Resort)

3.  
Summer Camps in
Vancouver: Various day camps, overnight camps, sports, drama, music, and more.
(Source: Vancouver Kids Out and About)

4.  
Festivals and Events in Victoria: A range of festivals and cultural events worth
planning a trip around. (Source: Clipper Vacations)

Other
Events and Activities:

1.  
Concord Pacific’s Free Family Bike Festival and Tour de Concord Cycling
Race: A fun event on
July 13, 2025. (Source: Daily Hive)

2.  
Khatsahlano Street Party: A celebration on July 5, 2025, in Vancouver. (Source:
Carmanah Hotel)

3.  
Granville Block Party: A festival in Vancouver with live music, food, and activities. (Source:
Carmanah Hotel)

4.  
NESTFEST at
Red Bird Brewing in Kelowna: A two-day celebration with live music over the BC
Day long weekend. (Source: Tourism Kelowna)

These are
just a few examples of the many events and activities happening in BC over the
BC Day long weekend and throughout the summer. Here are a few more:

Festivals
& Cultural Celebrations

1.  
Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival – A major event usually held around BC Day,
celebrating LGBTQ2S+ communities with a colorful parade, live music, and
inclusive activities.

2.  
Harmony Arts Festival (West Vancouver) – A 10-day celebration of arts, music, food, and
crafts by the waterfront.

3.  
Powell Street Festival (Vancouver) – Canada’s largest Japanese-Canadian festival featuring
martial arts, taiko drumming, food, and cultural performances.

4.  
Filomi Days (Port Hardy) – A North Island festival celebrating fishing, logging, and
mining with parades, kids’ games, and fireworks.

5.  
Kamloopa Powwow (Kamloops) – One of the largest Indigenous cultural celebrations in
Western Canada, showcasing traditional dance, song, and art.

Outdoor Activities & Adventures

6.  
Camping and Hiking – Popular provincial parks like Garibaldi, Cultus Lake, and Strathcona
fill up quickly as people enjoy extended stays outdoors.

7.  
Paddling and Boating – Kayaking on Okanagan Lake, canoeing on the Bowron Lakes, or taking a
boat out in Desolation Sound.

8.  
Beach Days –
Kitsilano Beach (Vancouver), Willows Beach (Victoria), or Skaha Lake
(Penticton) are packed with sun-seekers.

9.  
Cycling Events and Family Rides – Bike paths throughout BC, such as the Galloping Goose
Trail or the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, offer scenic cycling getaways.

Local Markets & Food Events

10. Farmers’ Markets – Seasonal BC-grown produce, artisanal goods, and local treats are in
full swing in communities across the province.

11. Food Truck Festivals – Especially in cities like Vancouver, Surrey, and Kelowna, offering a
wide array of international cuisine.

12. Winery & Brewery Tours – Okanagan wine country is especially popular for tastings
and picnics during the long weekend.

Community Events & Fireworks

13. Fireworks Shows
– Some communities cap off the weekend with fireworks displays, particularly in
waterfront towns or resort areas.

14.  Community Picnics and Barbecues – Local parks often host family-friendly gatherings with
games, live music, and grilled favorites.

15.  BC Day Parades
– Smaller towns like Hope, Fort St. John, or Ladysmith may host local parades
celebrating their history and culture.

Performing Arts & Entertainment

16.  Theatre Under the Stars (Vancouver) – A long-running outdoor musical theatre tradition in
Stanley Park.

17.   Live Music Concerts – Many cities have free outdoor concerts in parks, including symphony
performances and local bands.

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired