What You Can Anticipate at Canada Day Festivities in Four Prominent Cities

Cities across the country will be celebrating Canada’s 157th birthday with various family activities, concerts, fireworks, and more. Find out where you can enjoy Canada Day activities in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

Ottawa

One of the largest celebrations in the country will be in the Capital Region, with festivities taking place at different venues such as Parliament Hill, LeBreton Flats Park, and Old Hull.

On Parliament Hill, visitors can witness performances by the 75 and 742 Air Cadets Squadrons Band, the Ceremonial Guard Band, and the Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and Drums. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will showcase a flypast at 1 p.m., including the SkyHawks aerobatic parachute show. LeBreton Flats Park will feature activities like bracelet making, Bigfoot soccer, games by GoGo squeeZ, and even a chance to explore a CF-18 Hornet cockpit. The day will end with Canada Day fireworks at 10 p.m.

Family-friendly activities will also be happening in Ottawa’s Old Hull, including giant-sized games, bouncy castles, face painting, and a dance area with a DJ.

Toronto

Festivities in Toronto’s Thomson Memorial Park will start at 9 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast and an opening ceremony. The day will be filled with live music, performances, craft making, face painting, magic shows, bouncy castles, and an artisan marketplace. The celebrations will end with fireworks at 10 p.m. at various locations.

Montreal

Canada Day in Montreal will begin at the Clock Tower Quay in the Old Port district with a 21-gun salute and a swearing-in ceremony for new Canadians. The day will include artist performances, a giant playground, inflatable games, face painting, First Nations workshops, and a Draw Canada workshop. The event will conclude with fireworks at 10 p.m.

Vancouver

Celebrations will take place at various locations in Vancouver, such as John Lawson Park, The Shipyards, and Canada Place at the Port of Vancouver for the “Canada Together” celebration. The event at Canada Place will feature musical performances, a kids’ zone, displays about the Port of Vancouver, and food trucks. While there won’t be fireworks at Canada Place, other cities in the Lower Mainland will host pyrotechnic shows.