Canada’s birthday is July 1st, and there will be celebrations from coast to coast of this beautiful country! Pancake breakfasts, FREE museum and historic site admission, BBQ’s and birthday cake, and fireworks! Check out our top picks for celebrating Canada Day in each Family Fun Canada city, and kick off summer in the biggest way!
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Family Fun Halifax Canada Day Guide
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 | What better way to celebrate Canada Day than with FREE admission to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21! Enjoy all exhibitions, special activities, a scavenger hunt, witness a citizenship ceremony, and so much more. The Museum is the perfect place to connect and celebrate cultures and experiences from across the world.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Canada Day Parade | There’s a parade through downtown Halifax at 10 AM, and there will be band performances on the Halifax waterfront from 10:30 – 11:30 AM.
Family Fun Toronto Canada Day Guide
City of Toronto Canada Day Celebrations | Party all around the City of Toronto with Canada Day festivities at Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, and Thomson Memorial Park for a full day’s worth of family-friendly shows and activities.
Canada Day at Queen’s Park | The Legislative Assembly of Ontario invites families to spend Canada Day at Queen’s Park, hosting a jam-packed, fun-filled celebration of our nation’s birthday, with free events and activities, live performances, midway rides and inflatables, and more.
Saskatoon Family Fun Canada Day Guide
Canada Day Saskatoon |Celebrate Canada Day in Saskatoon, A Respectful Honouring of Our Nation! It’s back on both sides of our beautiful river! The festivities will be in and around River Landing in Saskatoon. Join the fun all day on July 1st, ending with fireworks at 10:30.
Avalon Community Bike Parade | Join the Avalon Community Association for a FREE Canada Day Bike Parade. There will be face painting, bubble makers, giveaways and bike decorating contests. Following the parade, have a birthday cake and milk or cheese strings.
Edmonton Family Fun Canada Day Guide
Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature | Take part in Alberta’s largest Canada Day Celebration! Experience live music, cultural performances, fun activities, and take a tour of the historic Alberta Legislature building. End the day with a spectacular fireworks show.
Canada Day at Fort Edmonton Park | Explore Canada’s rich cultural diversity through interactive exhibits and family-friendly activities. Enjoy a full lineup of unique programming, including heritage demonstrations, a classic baseball game, hands-on Bannock making, and a hilarious pie-eating contest!
Calgary Family Fun Canada Day Guide
City of Calgary Canada Day and Fireworks | This Canada Day, gather your family as the City of Calgary celebrates all Canadians and what makes us who we are. Learn more about Indigenous culture and enjoy a full day of music, entertainment, and fireworks.
Eau Claire Plaza Canada Day Celebrations | Head to Eau Claire Plaza for family-friendly Canada Day fun! You’ll enjoy live entertainment and kid-friendly activities, like face painting. Plus, enjoy the food vendors, urban beach, and playground.
Family Fun Vancouver Canada Day Guide
Canada Day at Canada Place | The community is invited to Canada Together for a full day of performances and family-friendly activities as Canada Place celebrates its 40th anniversary. The celebration will feature live music, a citizenship ceremony, a Family Zone, an Indigenous Marketplace, an Expo 86 Exhibit, food trucks, and more.
Canada Day Drumming | Celebrate Canada Day in Vancouver with rhythm, unity, and community at the 10th annual Canada Day Drumming celebration! Taking place at select locations across Metro Vancouver and live-streamed nationally, this free, family-friendly event invites people of all ages and backgrounds to join in a powerful, multicultural drumming experience.
Looking for more family fun as you make your way across Canada? From festivals to concerts, summer camps to popular attractions, each of the Family Fun Canada sites offers a full list of fun happening every day.
