Join us for great music, family fun, and fireworks, as Port Moody celebrates Canada Day and our nation’s 150^th birthday on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Rocky Point Park (2800 block of Murray Street).

11AM TO 6PM – CANADA 150 ZONE

The festivities start at the City of Port Moody’s Canada 150 Zone, located adjacent to the Golden Spike Days Festival at the Rocky Point Boat Launch. From 11am to 6pm, you can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities. Play games and win prizes with our energetic Recreation staff, participate in a community art project, and try your hand at ring-toss or mini-golf.

9PM – TROOPER AT GOLDEN SPIKE DAYS

At 9pm, the City of Port Moody presents Canadian rock legend Trooper as the headline performer for Canada 150 celebrations at Golden Spike Days. Trooper has been going strong since 1975, with a string of hits in Canada, including “We’re Here for a Good Time,” “Two for the Show,” and “Raise a Little Hell.” Don’t miss this exciting show at the PCT Performance Stage.

10:30PM – FIREWORKS OVER BURRARD INLET

After Trooper, around 10:30pm, the City presents a spectacular fireworks display over Burrard Inlet. We’re bringing the award winning Archangel Fireworks team back to Port Moody to wrap-up our special celebration. It’s going to be an amazing Canada 150 birthday party.

BOAT LAUNCH CLOSURE

The Rocky Point Boat Launch and boat trailer parking lot will be closed to all traffic on Canada Day. The closure will begin at 6am on Saturday, July 1, and the area will reopen to regular traffic early in the morning on Sunday, July 2. If you’re planning to launch your boat prior to the closure, please be sure to park in a designated alternative parking spot. Vehicles and trailers left in the boat launch parking lot after 6am on July 1 will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Parking will be limited at Rocky Point Park, so please consider walking, biking, or taking public transit. For more information, please visit portmoody.ca/canadaday.

Port Moody – City of the Arts – is home to over 34,000 residents. The vibrant waterfront city values its natural environment and heritage character, embraces sustainability and is committed to community engagement. Founded in 1913, Port Moody’s historical ties to railway and lumber industries have given way to arts and service based businesses. With over one-third of its land mass dedicated as parkland, Port Moody is a desirable place to live in B.C.’s Lower Mainland.

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Media Contact: Rosemary Lodge, Manager of Communications and Engagement

Tel: 604.469.4724

Email: rlodge@portmoody.ca