Canada Day in Parksville Qualicum Beach
Celebrate Canada Day 2025 in Parksville Qualicum Beach with an exciting lineup of festivities for all ages!
Experience the energy of the Parksville’s Canada Day Parade, indulge in delicious local eats, and enjoy fantastic live entertainment in a stunning seaside setting.
Canada Day, celebrated every July 1, marks the anniversary of the 1867 Constitution Act, which united the colonies of the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into one nation. This historic day is a time to embrace national pride, reflect on Canadian heritage, and come together for unforgettable celebrations. Join us in Parksville Qualicum Beach for a day filled with family-friendly events, fun activities, community spirit, and coastal charm!
Free Family Fun at Parksville’s Canada Day Celebrations
This year, the City of Parksville is celebrating Canada’s 158th birthday, the City of Parksville’s 80th anniversary, and recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band, with a jam-packed day of festivities. Start your morning with the ever-popular Shriner’s Pancake Breakfast, take in the vibrant community parade, explore food trucks offering mouthwatering treats, and enjoy live entertainment throughout the day.
Festival Date & Location
Parksville Canada Day festivities will be held on July 1, 2025 at Parksville Community Park (193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC).
Featured Events
- Shriners Pancake Breakfast – Kickstart your morning with a plate of warm, fluffy pancakes, expertly prepared by the Shriners. It’s the perfect way to fuel up for a fun-filled day.
- Canada Day Parade – Watch as creative floats, classic cars, and community groups fill the streets with excitement and color. A must-see spectacle for the whole family!
- Live Entertainment – Soak in the sounds of talented Vancouver Island bands–– Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band, Time Well Wasted, Sarah
- Smith, and The Joints––at the Parksville Outdoor Theatre from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and local musicians at the Gathering Plaza from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- More Activities – Games for kids, demos, displays, magician, face painters, learn to build a sandcastle, and birthday cake.
- Food Trucks and Local Eats – Satisfy your taste buds with an array of delicious food options from popular food trucks including Ala Cart Hot Dogs, Bees Knees, Dragon Bowl, and 15 additional food trucks.
Whether you're a longtime local or visiting for the first time, Canada Day in Parksville is an experience you won’t want to miss! Gather your friends and family, wear your best red and white, and join us for a day of celebration by the sea!
Qualicum Beach Canada Day Festivities
Celebrate the joy of Canada Day in Qualicum Beach with a day filled with family-friendly excitement. Start the festivities with a pancake breakfast, then spend the day indulging in delicious food, enjoying fun kids activities, watching live entertainment, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Festival Date & Location
Qualicum Beach Canada Day festivities will be held on July 1, 2025 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 (180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach, BC).
Featured Events
- Pancake Breakfast at Legion – Start your Canada Day festivities with a pancake breakfast in the Qualicum Legion Garden, setting the perfect foundation for a day filled with joy, patriotism, and celebration.
- Cake Cutting – Join in the excitement as dignitaries partake in a ceremonial cake cutting, symbolizing unity and celebration on this joyous gathering.
- Family-Friendly Activities – Indulge in a day of family-friendly fun featuring face painting, a kids zone filled with exciting games, bouncy castles, and a dunk tank.
- Food – Enjoy a lunch of classic festival favourites, hamburgers and hot dogs, for a satisfying meal during the Canada Day celebration.
- Live Entertainment – Listen to enchanting melodies of talented musicians, including the captivating performances by the Q Jumpers, Qualicum Beach Pipe Band, Mike Jarvis Group, Cheers, and The Apollos .
For more information and other summer activities, check out the events calendar.
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