This year’s Canada Day was a nationwide celebration of unity, culture, and sustainability. Major cities like Vancouver, Surrey, Toronto, and Ottawa hosted eco-conscious festivals and cultural showcases. Surrey’s event at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre drew over 100,000 attendees.
Top Highlights:
- Indigenous drumming and land acknowledgement kicked off celebrations.
- Drone light shows in Toronto and Ottawa replaced traditional fireworks for lower environmental impact.
- Eco-friendly initiatives included compostable plates, reusable drinkware, free bike valet parking, and solar-powered food stalls.
- Cultural stages featured global dance performances, including Punjabi bhangra, Caribbean steelpan, and Ukrainian folk dance.
Local Buzz in Surrey: Surrey’s event featured a “Canada Eats” food zone with dishes from over 20 cultures. There was also a kids’ discovery zone, sports activities, and an artisan market highlighting Indigenous and local creators.
Social Engagement: The hashtag #CanadaDay2025 trended for 36 hours, and many creators in BC shared reels of the drone shows and local performances.
