Canada Day 2018
Looking for things to do this Canada Weekend? There is something for everyone!
See below for a listing of events in the 905 area.
Oakville’s Canada Day 2018 – Bronte Heritage Park
All events are at the Pavilion at the Pier unless otherwise specified.
6 p.m. – Festival Opens!
High Rendition Jazz Band performance / Inflatables, food trucks and kids activities located in the park / Face painters and Town of Oakville booths located at the Gazebo
7:10 p.m. – The Jonathan Michael Group music performance
7:55 p.m. – High Rendition Jazz Band performance
8:30 p.m. – Welcome Ceremony – O Canada sung by local youth Maya Borg
8:45 p.m.- Family Dance Party!
9:55 p.m. – Welcome from Lexus of Oakville, countdown to fireworks
10 p.m. – Fireworks!
For more info click the link below.
https://www.oakville.ca/events/canada-day.html
Burlington – Spencer Smith Park
Enjoy free Canadian-inspired activities and entertainment all day at Spencer Smith Park. Events start a 12:00 pm and end with fireworks at 10:00 pm.
Stage Schedule
12:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies featuring Burlington Teen Tour Band
1 p.m. – Karen Thornton
2 p.m. – Melissa Bel
3 p.m. – Mount Farewell
4:30 p.m. – Symphony on the Bay
5:30 p.m. – The Hockey Circus Show
6:30 p.m. – Felicia McMinn Band
7:30 p.m. – The Hockey Circus Show
8:30 p.m. – Johannes Linstead
10 p.m. – Fireworks presented by BUNZL Canada
Event Activities – Inflatable Zone – playground
Noon – 5 p.m: Face painting with Beebop the Clown / Balloon animals with MD Children Entertainment / Inflatables with Main Event Fun
Event Activities – Family Zone – Gazebo
Noon – 5 p.m.: Photo booth with Mardi Gras Photo Booth / Hair spray artist with Edu-Corp / Stilt walkers with Heath Tarlin Entertainment
Park Events
8:30 a.m. – Yoga – Compass
9 a.m. – Citizenship Ceremony – Gazebo
10 a.m. – Canada Day 5K Run – East Lawn
1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. – Scholars in Collars Dog Show – East Lawn
Click the link below for the full schedule
https://www.burlington.ca/en/live-and-play/Canada-Day.asp
Hamilton – 6 Things to do Canada Day Weekend
1. Oh Canada RibFest
Waterdown Memorial Park
June 29, 2018 to July 02, 2018
Waterdown’s Oh Canada RibFest takes place on Canada Day weekend every year, in Waterdown’s Memorial Park. Come out for the ribs and stay for the live music, vendors, rides, fireworks and family activities.
https://www.ohcanadaribfest.ca/
2. It’s Your Festival
Gage Park
Celebrate Canada’s birthday with great food vendors, live entertainment, games, talent shows and a special birthday ceremony at Gage Park! Free admission.
June 30, 2018 – July 02, 2018
3. Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks
Bayfront and Pier 4 Parks
| July 01, 2018
Events begin at 12 noon
Fireworks at 10 pm
All day live entertainment, food vendors, Family Zone, artisanal craft vendors and more!
https://www.hamilton.ca/attractions/festivals-events/canada-day-celebration-fireworks
4. Dundurn Canada Day Military Tattoo
Dundurn National Historic Site, Dundurn Park
July 01, 2018 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Travel back in time and experience a more traditional Canada Day including calvary tactics demonstrations and a performance by Regimental Band of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Pipes and Drums. Don’t miss out on the action and make sure to be out in front of Dundurn Castle from 5 – 7 p.m.
https://www.hamilton.ca/attractions/events-calendar/canada-day-military-tattoo-0?view=0
5. Canada Day at HMCS Haida
Bayfront Park
July 01, 2018 | 12:00 pm
Celebrate July 1st on Canada’s most famous warship. Explore historic decks while enjoying cupcakes and refreshments and participate in fun-packed activities for the entire family! Don’t miss the noon day gun firing!
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/haida/activ/calendar-calendrier
6. Canada Day at Westfield Heritage Village
Westfield Heritage Village | 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
July 01, 2018
Tour the village and discover what life was like in early Canada. Visit the historic buildings, gardens and forests, stroll on the boardwalk or take a hike on the trails. This is a great opportunity for new Canadians to experience the history of Canada.
Happy Canada Day!!