Labour Day 2025

You’re invited to take part in the celebration this Labour Day.
 
For over one hundred years, union members have joined together on the first Monday in September to celebrate the contributions of working people and bring awareness to changes needed to keep workers healthy and safe. Whether through advocating for better working conditions for HSA members or policy changes to improve patient and client care, HSA has and continues to play an important role in the labour movement and Labour Day events. This Labour Day, come out and join the celebration!
 
Full list of events below. Remember, dress for the weather and bring your water bottle!
 
If you are able to assist with an HSA booth at this event or want to learn more about joining your local Labour Council, email Nicole Seguin at Nicole.Seguin@hsabc.org.

Out of BC on Labour Day? You can find all Labour Day events happening across the country on the CLC website.

North Island
Labour Day Picnic in Merville, BC 
Noon - 3:00PM
Merville Hall• 1245 Fenwick Road, Merville, BC 
Free BBQ and Refreshments, Family Friendly Games and Activities, Union Pride and Community Solidarity.
Nanaimo, Duncan and District Labour Day Picnic  11:00 AM - 3:00PM
Transfer Beach, Ladysmith, BC
Live music, hot dogs, face painting, and bouncy castles - all free! 
Water bottle refill station on site; bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
South Island
Victoria Labour Day Picnic 
11:00 AM - 3:00PM
Memorial Park• 1200 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC
The Victoria Labour Council's Labour Day Picnic is a free family event with affiliate unions present to celebrate workers on the South Island. This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Women's Day with an interactive display. We are also inviting community members to celebrate with us. Come join us for food, music and community building.
Click here for more information: Victoria Labour Council
Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration   11:00 AM - 02:30PM
Edmonds Park• 7433 Humphries Ave, Burnaby, BC 
We’re excited to co-host the Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration this year, with our neighbours at New Westminster & District Labour Council! Join us in Edmonds Park for a free, fun, family friendly celebration. There will be exciting speakers (starting at 11:00am), bouncy castles, games and entertainment for kids, live music by LJ Mounteney, free food and treats, union and community organization booths, and more!
Labour Day Picnic in Gibsons  11:00 AM - 2:00PM
Dougall Park • 540 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons, BC 
Speakers, free food, community corner booth, and local entertainment
Labour Day BBQ at Mill Lake Park in Beautiful Abbotsford British Columbia  11:00 AM - 2:00PM
Mill Lake Park• 32960 Mill Lake Road, Abbotsford, BC 
Join us for Labour Day at Mill Lake Park in beautiful Abbotsford, brought to you by the Fraser Valley Labour Council! Come out and enjoy: Fresh local Chilliwack corn! Face painting! Balloon creations! Bubbles galore! Whether you’re there to celebrate workers, relax with the family, or connect with the community — there’s something for everyone!
Labour Day 2025 in Kelowna  Noon - 3:00PM
Hollywood Road Education Services Centre• 1040 Hollywood Road, South, Kelowna, BC
This is a BBQ event open to the public, featuring food, non alcohol beverages, games and prizes.
Kamloops and District Labour Council Labour Day Picnic  10:00 AM - 2:00PM
McDonald Park, 501 McDonald Avenue, Kamloops, BC 

Outdoors Rain or Shine - Music, Food, Displays and Fun

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Labour Day BBQ in Cranbrook  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rotary Park, Cranbrook, BC• 134 10 Ave S, Cranbrook 
Join us for free food and local music
Prince George Labour Day March and Picnic  Labour March at 10am; Picnic Noon - 3:00 PM
Civic Centre • 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC / Canada Games Plaza• 725 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC
Beginning with a Labour Movement March in downtown Prince George at 10:00am. At noon come and join us with free food and activities for the whole community.
Click here for more information: Labour Day Picnic – North Central Labour Council
Prince Rupert Labour Day Celebration 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
847 1st Ave, Prince Rupert, BC
Celebrate Labour Day in Prince Rupert!