Monday June 30, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC [Latest update 12:40 pm]
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
CLICK HERE FOR FULL COMMUNITY CALENDAR | Also see: Photos of July 1, 2025 Langford Canada Day
This year’s Canada Day celebrations on July 1 are happening across the country. It will be Canada’s 158th birthday.
Some people may celebrate by being out in nature, or at home simply to relax.
Large community events are held in most communities on Canada Day.
BC Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs encourages British Columbians to “go out and celebrate with their families or in any way they want to celebrate”, he said while addressing media in Vancouver today. That was in the context of a current review by the Province around safety procedures at public events.
Canada Day events in the Greater Victoria region are listed below. Also see the Island Social Trends Community Calendar.
- VICTORIA. The downtown Victoria celebration at the Inner Harbour features live bands all day. | Event details
- SAANICH/ESQUIMALT. The Saanich/Esquimalt celebration is outdoors along the Gorge waterway. | Event details
- COLWOOD. Canada Day will be celebrated at Fort Rodd HIll and Fisgard Lighthouse. | Event details
- LANGFORD. Langford’s Canada Day will be at Starlight Stadium again this year. 10 am to 3 pm. Family-friendly, teen activities, music and food.| Event details
- VIEW ROYAL. At Craigflower Manor, 1801/1803 Admirals Road, 10 am to 4 pm. Note: no on-site parking. Program: Manor Tours, community tents, Scott Heavy Events Demo, CRFD Fire Truck tours, food and beer. Face painting (11:30 am to 2:30 pm). Music and dance performances on the outdoor stage. | Event details
- SOOKE. Sooke’s Canada Day will be held at a new location this year, now at Fred Milne Park instead of at the Sooke campgrounds. | Event details
- METCHOSIN. Festivus 2025. 4495 Happy Valley Rd. Music 10 am to 2 pm. Then at 2 pm an Ocean Art Walk to Witty’s Beach.
- SIDNEY. Parade at 11:30 am. Family Fun 12 noon to 4 pm. Build a boat challenge 12 noon to 5 pm.| Event details
- DUNCAN. Festivities at City Square and the BC Forest Discovery Centre.
- Add your event, write to events@islandsocialtrends.com
Summer season 2025:
Canada Day is the first large public event of summer.
This is the first Canada Day with Mark Carney as prime minister as an economic battle rages with the United States. Elbows up, Canada!
Politicians from all levels of government (municipal, provincial, federal) usually mingle at large public events to see and be seen in the community.
The House of Commons is now off for the summer (last day was June 20; next sitting starts September 15), so newly-elected federal MPs may be out and about to meet their constituents.
The Canada Day celebration in Ottawa this year will be attended by Prince Edward, youngest brother of King Charles III.
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