Our beautiful country will be celebrating her 151st birthday in a couple of days (Canada Day is July 1st) and it is going to be a scorcher! Luckily we have a few ways you can enjoy the weather (or air conditioning, if you prefer) and our amazing province, all at the same time! These events are all family friendly and in some cases they are even free. Just make sure you pack some water and the sunscreen. 🙂
2018 Canada Day Events
Niagara Falls June 29th – July 1st, 2018
Beginning Friday and ending Sunday, enjoy a fun-filled weekend of entertainment with live music, a parade, car show, water station and even birthday cake!
Ottawa-Gatineau June 30th – July 1st, 2018
Enjoy the festivities at three locations. There will be something for everyone to enjoy on Parliament Hill, at the Canadian Museum of History and at Major’s Hill Park!
Toronto Rib Fest June 29th – July 2nd, 2018
Celebrity food judging, a Kid Zone, live music, face painting, a Midway and entertainment on 3 different stages with fireworks to cap off the evening. So much fun for the whole family!
Harbourfront Centre June 29th – July 2nd, 2018
The focus is on celebrating the diversity and creativity of people and cultures that call Canada home, with a theme of “One Land, Many Nations”.
Fort York July 1st, 2018
Canada Day will be celebrated with a FREE, daylong, all-ages party featuring family-friendly activities, performances, demonstrations, tours and more!
It’s Your Festival, Hamilton June 30th – July 2nd, 2018
Held every Canada Day weekend, this event is about promoting ethnic awareness and diverse cultural heritage through family events, handicrafts, foods of the world, music and cultural celebrations.
Downey’s Farm, Caledon July 1st, 2018
The Strawberry Festival is at Downey’s Farm along with cute farm animals, play area, U-pick and ready picked strawberries, antique cars and tractors display, live entertainment, dog show.
Black Creek Pioneer Village July 1st – July 2nd, 2018
Party like it’s 1867 with a 19th century carnival that includes daring feats of strength, fire juggling and cool magic tricks! There is even FREE Admission on July 1st!
Scarborough Museum July 1st, 2018
This annual celebration is held in Thomson Memorial Park and includes demonstrations in historic blacksmithing, spinning, weaving and leatherworking. There is even a pie eating contest!
Port Hope June 29th – July 1st, 2018
Canada Day Celebrations kick off with a free outdoor family movie on June 29. Enjoy the annual Parade on July 1, followed by refreshments and entertainment in Memorial Park and fireworks at dusk!
Collingwood Festival June 30th – July 1st, 2018
Find music, food, strolling entertainment, fireworks and more – all in the historic, harbour front community of beautiful Collingwood.
Barrie July 1st, 2018
Live entertainment, family fun zone, fitness in the park, fireworks and more! Celebrate Canada Day in Downtown Barrie!
Science North, Sudbury July 1st, 2018
The festivities include everything from face painting, cool science, live demonstrations, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and of course, a stunning fireworks display!
With all of these fantastic choices, what do you think you will do to celebrate Canada’s 151st birthday this year?
FT&PD
Suz
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I do believe with this years weather I along with my husband will be staying very close to home.
Happy Canada Day to all! Be very careful with the HOT weather.
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I sweat big time when it’s not hot, so with this heat wave in effect we are just staying home!
Great ways to spend it! Stay hydrated
These are certainly great ways to spend the day !
I think it’s great that we have so many things in different places in southern Ontario to celebrate
I am having a BBQ and going to the fireworks
Back in the day when we were allowed to go out and have some fun with friends and family, hopefully all this covid crap will be gone so we can get back to normal!