Canada Day Events Across Alberta and BC
Our country's beloved birthday is quickly approaching and as usual, there are many exciting events happening across Canada. We have your guide to the main Canada Day events happening across all the major cities we service. Let us do the driving so you can relax and celebrate the 152nd birthday of Canada!
Alberta
Calgary
Canada Day Celebrations
This all ages celebration features special events, activities, food, music and of course, lots of fun!
Where: Calgary downtown, Fort Calgary, Prince’s Island Park
When: All day
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City of Calgary Fireworks Show
The fireworks will last 15 minutes and can be seen from anywhere along Bow River. Make sure you bring camping chairs or a blanked to sit on!
Where: Centre Street Bridge
When: 11:00pm
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Canada Day at Heritage Park
This historical event includes a free pancake breakfast, but only for the first 2,019 guests! There will also be a parade, crafts, old-fashioned games, and a BBQ.
Where: Heritage Park
When: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Red Deer
Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society Canada Day Celebrations 2019
Where: Bower Ponds
When: 11:00am – 11:00pm
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Edmonton
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Dive into delicious Canadian maple syrup and pancakes with this free event!
Where: Alberta Legislature Building Grounds
When: 7:00am
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Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature
This free event is the biggest Canada Day party in Alberta and will include ceremonial events, life performances, and much more.
Where: Alberta Legislature Building Grounds
When: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
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Canada Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo
The Edmonton Valley Zoo is turning 60 years old, so why not celebrate two milestones in one day?! There will be a scavenger hunt, crafts, cupcakes, airbrush tattoos, educational sessions, and live music.
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo
When: 11:00am - 4:00pm
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Fort McMurray
Bannock and Pancake Breakfast
This breakfast is proudly presented by the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo along with the McMurray Metis and Fort McMurray Heritage Society. If you've never had delicious, authentically home-made bannock, now is your opportunity to try it!
Where: Fort McMurray Heritage Village
When: 8:00am - 10:00am (parade to follow at 10:30am)
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Bricks 4 Kidz Canada Day Workshop
Bricks 4 Kidz is an organization that offers hands-on learning for children through the art of building Lego. They are hosting a carnival themed workshop on Canada Day and you must register in advance.
Where: Peter Pond Mall
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fort McMurray Giants Baseball Game
This special Canada Day sporting event features the Fort McMurray Giants, a collegiate summer baseball team, playing against the Brooks Bombers.
Where: Shell Place Baseball Stadium
When: 6:00pm
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British Columbia
Vancouver
Canada Day at Canada Place
This is the largest Canada Day celebration outside of Ottawa. Presented by the Port of Vancouver, this free event will feature musical performances, a citizenship ceremony, family-friendly activities, food trucks, fireworks - basically everything you could ever want in a Canada Day celebration!
Where: Canada Place
When: All day
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Canada Day Drumming Celebration
This third annual Canada Day Drumming Celebration is free, family friendly, and the ultimate way to celebrate the diversity in Canada!
Where: Creekside Park
When: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Kelowna
Celebrate Canada Day
This free event presented by Festivals Kelowna includes activities, multi-generational performances, and family-friendly fun.
Where: Downtown Kelowna Parks and Prospera Place
When: All day
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Kelowna City Band Canada Day Concert
This is also a free event happening in Kelowna on July 1 and features music from all over the world. Special guests alongside the Kelowna City Band (who are celebrating 125 years) are Justin Moore and Three to the Bar.
Where: Prospera Place
When: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Kamloops
Canada Day
This celebration will have family-friendly activities, culture, entertainment, art, and of course... food! At the end of the day, there will be a fireworks show.
Where: Riverside Park
When: All day
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Canada Day BBQ
Hosted by Red Collar Brewing, this BBQ includes smokies, Canadian themed cask brews, and patio seating to take in the gorgeous scenery of Canada.
Where: Red Collar Brewing
When: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
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