The Honda Celebration of Light is an annual fireworks competition at English Bay. In previous years, it’s between three different countries but this year, it’s between three Canadian provinces — Yukon, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

As this event is attended by thousands, we’re adding a ‘Special’ bus service to take customers to and from the fireworks events on July 19 (Yukon), July 23 (Quebec), and July 26 (Nova Scotia).

Event schedule:

• 2:00 p.m. – Food trucks open
• 6:30 p.m. (July 19 and 23 only) – Snowbirds, The Royal Canadian Airforce’s 43 Air Demonstration Squadrom
• 10:00 p.m. – Electric Drone Show
• 10:15 p.m. – Fireworks show

You may choose to find your own spot along English Bay beach and watch the show for free, or purchase tickets for the grandstand, which offers reserved bleacher seating with elevated and direct view of the fireworks show.

If you’re coming for the free experience, plan ahead and arrive early if you can. The earlier you get there, the better chance you have at securing a good spot. Remember to bring your own foldable chairs or blanket for a comfortable outdoor viewing experience.

You can pay for your fare using your Compass Card, by purchasing a Compass Ticket at Compass Vending Machines, or by tapping your Interac debit and credit card or mobile wallet.

Going to the fireworks and home by transit

A few things to note when taking transit:

• Special pre-event shuttle bus service picks up customers from Burrard Station and some from Waterfront Station to the intersection of Denman and West Georgia Street. English Bay is about a 15-min. walk from there.
• Special post-event shuttle bus service runs from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Burrard Station, then to Waterfront Station.
• SkyTrain operates every 2-3 minutes before and after the fireworks.
• Bikes are not permitted on SkyTrain after 10:30 p.m. until crowds have cleared.
• SeaBus has additional sailings before and after the fireworks.
• West Coast Express is running a special train on Saturday, July 26, leaving Mission City at 7 p.m. and Waterfront Station at midnight.
• Pre-purchase your return Compass Ticket to skip the lines for the Compass Vending Machines at SkyTrain stations and SeaBus terminals.
• The 5 Robson and 6 Davie routes in downtown Vancouver are rerouted from 5 p.m. to midnight, while 23 Pacific is rerouted from 8 a.m. to midnight.
• If you’re riding SkyTrain to and from King George, Surrey Central or Gateway stations in Surrey, please plan for an extra 15 minutes of travel time as there is currently track maintenance in the area. You may have to change trains to reach King George Station.
• Starting at 1:30 a.m., our NightBus service is operational. There’s service from downtown Vancouver to Burnaby, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond, and Surrey.
• If you have any questions, contact our Customer Information team by messaging @TransLink on X or calling 604.953.3333.

Before leaving, make sure to check when the last bus is for your route. The event is expected to finish at around 10:40 p.m. Type your bus route here for its schedule.

You can also mix transit with other transportation modes.

• Drive then park at our Park and Ride lots, then connect to transit.
• Use bike and e-scooter share services. Parking zones are available outside these transit hubs:
  • Coquitlam Central Station (Lime e-bike and e-scooter)
  • Surrey Central Station (Bird e-bike)
  • Lonsdale Quay SeaBus Terminal (Evolve e-bike)
  • Various SkyTrain stations in downtown Vancouver (Mobi bikes)
• There are Evo Car Share parking stalls outside Braid and Columbia Stations.
• Ride transit to a transit hub then book a ride-hailing service (Uber or Lyft).

Here are some ways to get to the fireworks and home wherever you are in Metro Vancouver.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, plan your trip using the Trip Planner. The information provided below is for reference only.

Burnaby

To fireworks

1. Head to Burrard Station. To get there, you can:
   1. Take the Expo Line train; or
   2. Take the Millennium Line train then switch to the Expo Line at Commercial–Broadway Station; or
   3. Take the 19 Stanley Park bus and get off at Burrard Street.
2. Catch a ‘Special’ bus from Burrard Station.
3. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

By train

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Burrard Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle; consider walking to transit or Burrard Station.
2. Take the Expo Line from Burrard or Waterfront Stations. SkyTrain will operate every 2-3 minutes. Last train (terminus King George) leaves Waterfront at 1:16 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.
3. For buses to take from SkyTrain stations in Burnaby, check our Trip Planner. Check bus schedules here.

By bus

Alternatively, take the 19 Metrotown Station bus from the intersection of West Georgia Street and Denman Street to Burnaby. Check our Trip Planner for buses to connect to from the Metrotown Station bus loop, and bus schedules.

Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam

To fireworks

Take the bus or drive, then take the West Coast Express (for Saturday, July 26 only)

1. Take the bus to a West Coast Express Station or drive then park your car at the Park and Ride lot at Coquitlam Central Station ($3 daily rate) or the Port Coquitlam Station Park and Ride lot ($3 daily rate).
2. Ride the West Coast Express to Waterfront Station. Check translink.ca/fireworks for the schedule.
3. Take the ‘Special’ bus from Waterfront Station.
4. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Take the bus or drive, then take the SkyTrain

1. Take the bus to the nearest SkyTrain station. If driving, park your car at the Park and Ride lot at Coquitlam Central Station ($3 daily rate).
2. If coming from a Millennium Line Station, ride to Commercial–Broadway Station, then switch to the Expo Line and ride to Burrard Station. If on the Expo Line, just ride all the way to Burrard Station.
3. Take the ‘Special’ bus from Burrard Station.
4. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

Via the West Coast Express (Saturday, July 26 only) or SkyTrain

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Waterfront Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, consider walking to Waterfront Station.
2. Ride the West Coast Express. It begins boarding at 11 p.m. and leaves at midnight.
3. If taking the bus home from a West Coast Express or SkyTrain station, check our Trip Planner for available bus routes. Check bus schedules here.

Delta

To fireworks

Take the bus or drive, then take the Canada Line.

1. Ride the 620 or 601 bus to Bridgeport Station, or drive to Bridgeport Station and park your car at the Park and Ride lot nearby ($3 daily rate).
2. Take the Canada Line to Waterfront Station.
3. Take the ‘Special’ bus from Waterfront Station.
4. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Waterfront Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, consider walking to transit.
2. Take the Canada Line from Waterfront Station. Last train (terminus Richmond–Brighouse) to Bridgeport Station leaves at 1:15 a.m.
3. For buses to take from SkyTrain stations in Richmond, check our Trip Planner. Check bus schedules here.

Langley

To fireworks

Take the bus or drive, then take the Expo Line.

1. Ride a bus to Surrey Central Station or Lougheed Town Centre Station. Or drive then park your car at the Scott Road Station Park and Ride lot ($3 daily rate).
2. Ride the Expo Line to Burrard Station, then take the ‘Special’ bus from outside the station.
3. Walk from the Denman and Georgia Street bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Burrard Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, consider walking to Waterfront or Burrard Stations.
2. Ride the Expo Line. Trains depart between 2-3 mins. after the fireworks. Last Expo Line train to Production–Way University leaves Waterfront Station at 1:11 a.m. and to King George at 1:16 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.
3. For buses to take from SkyTrain stations, check our Trip Planner. Check bus schedules here.

Maple Ridge

To fireworks

Take the bus or drive, then ride the West Coast Express (for July 26 only)

1. Ride the R3 Lougheed Hwy RapidBus to Coquitlam Central Station or take any of the buses to Maple Meadows Station. If driving, you can park your car at our Park and Ride lots at either station for a $3 daily rate.
2. Ride the West Coast Express to Waterfront Station. Check translink.ca/fireworks for the schedule.
3. Take the ‘Special’ bus from Waterfront Station.
4. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Take the bus or drive then ride the SkyTrain

1. Ride the R3 Lougheed Hwy RapidBus or drive to Coquitlam Central Station. You can park your car at our Park and Ride lot there for a $3 daily rate.
2. Ride the Millennium Line to Commercial–Broadway then switch to the Expo Line and ride to Burrard Station.
3. Take the ‘Special’ bus from Burrard Station.
4. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

Via the West Coast Express (July 26 only) or SkyTrain

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Waterfront Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, walk to Waterfront Station; consider walking to transit (30 mins.).
2. For July 26 only: ride the West Coast Express which boards from Waterfront Station at 11 p.m. and leaves at midnight. For all other days, ride the SkyTrain to Coquitlam Central Station.
3. If taking the bus home from a West Coast Express or SkyTrain station, check our Trip Planner for available bus routes. Check bus schedules here.

New Westminster

To fireworks

1. Ride the bus to a nearby SkyTrain station and get off at Burrard Station.
2. Catch a ‘Special’ bus from Burrard Station.
3. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Burrard Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, walk to Waterfront or Burrard Stations.
2. Take the Expo Line. SkyTrain will operate every 2-3 minutes. Last Expo Line train to King George leaves Waterfront Station at 1:16 a.m., on weekdays and Saturdays.
3. For buses to take from SkyTrain stations in New Westminster, check our Trip Planner. Check bus schedules here.

North Vancouver

To fireworks

By SeaBus

1. Ride the bus to the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal and take the SeaBus to Waterfront Station.
2. Ride the ‘Special’ bus from Burrard or Waterfront Stations.
3. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

By bus

Alternatively, ride the 240 or 246 Vancouver buses to Denman and Georgia, then walk to English Bay.

Going home

By SeaBus

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Waterfront Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, walk to Waterfront Station; consider walking to transit.
2. Ride the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay.
3. For buses at the Lonsdale Quay bus loop, check our Trip Planner. Check bus schedules here.

By bus

There will be a post-event service to North Vancouver from the intersection of West Georgia and Denman Street.

Pitt Meadows

To fireworks

Take the bus or drive then ride the West Coast Express (for July 26 only)

1. Ride the R3 Lougheed Hwy RapidBus to Coquitlam Central Station or take any of the buses to Pitt Meadows Station. If driving, park your car at our Park and Ride lot at either station for a $3 daily rate.
2. Ride the West Coast Express to Waterfront Station. Check translink.ca/fireworks for the schedule.
3. Take the ‘Special’ bus from Waterfront Station.
4. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Take the bus or drive then ride the SkyTrain

1. Ride the R3 Lougheed Hwy RapidBus or drive to Coquitlam Central Station. You can park your car at our Park and Ride lot there for a $3 daily rate.
2. Ride the Millennium Line to Commercial–Broadway then switch to the Expo Line and ride to Burrard Station.
3. Take the ‘Special’ bus from Burrard Station.
4. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

Via the West Coast Express (July 26 only) or SkyTrain

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Waterfront Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, walk to Waterfront Station; consider walking to transit (30 mins.).
2. For July 26 only: ride the West Coast Express which boards at 11 p.m. and leaves at midnight. For all other days, ride the SkyTrain to Coquitlam Central Station.
3. If taking the bus home from a West Coast Express or SkyTrain station, check our Trip Planner for available bus routes. Check bus schedules here.

Richmond

To fireworks

1. Ride the bus to a nearby Canada Line station or drive to Bridgeport Station and park at the Park and Ride lot ($3 daily rate).
2. Ride the Canada Line to Waterfront Station and take a ‘Special’ bus from there.
3. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Waterfront Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, consider walking to Waterfront Station.
2. Take the Canada Line from Waterfront Station. Last train to YVR Airport leaves Waterfront at 1:08 a.m., while last train to Richmond–Brighouse leaves Waterfront at 1:15 a.m.
3. For buses to take from SkyTrain stations in Richmond, check our Trip Planner. Check bus schedules here.

Surrey

There’s currently track maintenance near Gateway Station, so customers riding the SkyTrain to and from King George, Surrey Central and Gateway Stations should plan for an additional 15 minutes of travel time. You may have to change trains to reach King George Station.

Trains on the Expo Line are operating Waterfront to Braid, Production Way–University, Gateway or Surrey Central. Customers returning to King George Station should board a train to Surrey Central Station, then change trains at King George.

To fireworks

1. Ride a bus to any of the SkyTrain stations in Surrey, or drive then park your car at the Scott Road Park and Ride lot ($3 daily rate). You can also use the Bird bike-share service and park it outside Surrey Central Station.
2. Take the Expo Line to Burrard Station then ride a ‘Special’ bus outside the station.
3. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Burrard or Waterfront Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, consider walking to transit.
2. Take the Expo Line. Trains will operate every 2-3 mins. Last train to King George departs Waterfront Station at 1:16 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.
3. For buses to take from SkyTrain stations in Surrey, check our Trip Planner. Check bus schedules here.

Vancouver

To fireworks

By bus

Ride a ‘Special’ bus from Burrard or Waterfront Stations, then walk to English Bay from the Denman and Georgia bus stop.

Ride-share services

Vancouver is served by bike-share service, Mobi bikes by Rogers and e-scooter share service, Lime. There are parking stations near English Bay for both services so you can ride all the way from your starting point.

Going home

By bus

Check bus schedules here. Note that routes 5, 6, and 23 are rerouted until midnight.

By train

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Burrard or Waterfront Stations. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, consider walking to either station.
2. If taking the Canada Line: Last train (terminus Richmond–Brighouse) departs Waterfront at 1:15 a.m.
3. If taking the Expo Line: Last train (terminus King George) departs Waterfront Station at 1:16 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.

West Vancouver

To fireworks

Ride the 250 or 257 Vancouver bus to Denman and Georgia, then walk to English Bay.

Going home

There will be post-event service to West Vancouver from the intersection of West Georgia and Denman Street.

White Rock

To fireworks

Take the bus or drive then take the SkyTrain

1. Ride the 351 bus to Bridgeport Station, or drive to Bridgeport Station or Scott Road Station and park your car at the Park and Ride lot nearby ($3 daily rate).
2. Take the Canada Line (if coming from Bridgeport Station) or Expo Line (if coming from Scott Road Station) to Waterfront Station.
3. Take a ‘Special’ bus from Waterfront Station.
4. Walk from the Denman and Georgia bus stop to English Bay.

Going home

1. Ride the ‘Special’ post-event bus service from the intersection of Bidwell Street and West Georgia Street to Waterfront Station. As everyone is leaving at the same time, expect waits for the special shuttle. If you’re able, consider walking to transit.
2. If taking the Canada Line: Last train (terminus Richmond–Brighouse) to Bridgeport Station leaves at 1:15 a.m.
3. If taking the Expo Line: Last train to King George departs Waterfront Station at 1:16 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.
4. For buses to take from SkyTrain stations, check our Trip Planner. Check bus schedules here.