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Canada Day celebrations return to the Inner Harbour on July 1 with a full day of activity across the waterfront.
The day begins at 11 a.m. with food trucks across the Inner Harbour and the Busking Showcase at Ship Point, featuring local performers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main stage programming begins at 4:30 p.m. with a welcome and territorial acknowledgment, followed by a performance from the lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers, and concludes with fireworks over the Inner Harbour at 10:20 p.m. – the largest and longest display since Canada 150.
How to Get There
- With large crowds expected, attendees are encouraged to walk, bike or take public transit.
A free bike valet will be available from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Government Street between Belleville and Superior St. - BC Transit will run on a Saturday schedule, with extra buses after the fireworks. Visit bctransit.com/victoria for details.
- Parking is free at the City’s five parkades and on-street meters.
- Access to the Coho and Clipper ferries will be maintained via Oswego Street.
Road Closures
- Belleville Street (Government to Menzies St.) will be closed all day.
- Additional road closures in the Inner Harbour area may be implemented as crowds increase in the evening.
- Songhees Road (Tyee to Kimta Rd.) will close at the discretion of the police for the fireworks show. Expect parking restrictions here.
- Plan ahead and enjoy the day downtown. For the full schedule and event details, visit canadadayvictoria.ca.