Canada Day celebrations are an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, celebrating the unique country we call home and the many cultures that are woven into Canada’s beautiful, intricate fabric. Whether you are looking for an early morning event or want to celebrate until the wee hours, from pancakes and music to water fun and fireworks, we have something for everyone in our Canada Day Guide. Happy Canada Day, Halifax!
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.
Read more about Canada Day activities at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 here.
ANSMA Canada Day Concert | July 1
At the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal, you’ll find the Ansma Canada Day Concert from 6 – 10 PM. Read more about it here.
Bedford Days Celebration | June 25 – July 1
Bedford Days is a multi-day festival that delivers family-friendly activities and events celebrating cultural diversity and good old-fashioned fun! You’ll want to check out the many events on Canada Day, beginning with a pancake breakfast and ending with fireworks! Read more about it here.
Canada Day Drumming Celebration | July 1
At the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park, you can check out the Canada Day Drumming Celebration from 12 – 4 PM. Read more about it here.
Canoe 2026 | June 25-27 & July 1-5
The Canoe Sprint World Championships are coming to beautiful Lake Banook for Canoe 2026! Juniors and U23 kick off on July 1st. Read more about it here.
Desi Summer Music Fest | July 1
A FREE concert and celebration of global beats from around the world, held at the Halifax Waterfront Sands at Salter main stage from 6-10 PM. Read more about it here.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site | July 1
There is free entry to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site from 9 AM – 5 PM. Plus, enjoy Canada Day birthday cake at 11 AM. Read more about it here.
Halifax Commons Family Day | July 1
From 11 AM – 10 PM, enjoy a full day of FREE skating, swimming, children’s games, and bouncy castles. Read more about it here.
Halifax County Exhibition Grounds Canada Day Picnic | July 1
From 11 AM to 2 PM, enjoy face painting, live music, local entertainment, great food, and more at the annual Valley Communities Canada Day Picnic! Visit their Facebook page for more here.
Halifax Wanderers vs. Ottawa | July 1
The Halifax Wanderers FC take on Atletico Ottawa for a Canada Day showdown, July 1st at 5:00 PM. More details here.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic | July 1
Enjoy free admission for Canada Day, with their regular hours of 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Explore their exhibits and learn about Canadian maritime history.
Mawio’mi at the Emera Oval | July 1
From 11 AM – 5 PM, enjoy traditional art, games, and performances from our indigenous communities. Read more about it here.
Memory Lane Heritage Village | July 1
Memory Lane Heritage Village is bringing you the Dominion Day Old Time Village Fair. With FREE admission, your family can enjoy a festive day, explore the village, and join in on games and fun. Read more about it here.
Mini Pet Expo at Alderney Landing | July 1
There will be free admission for this locally curated showcase of the best our city has to offer our pets, pet parents, and animal lovers! The expo runs 12-6 PM. View the Facebook Event here.
Museum of Natural History | July 1
Enjoy free admission for Canada Day, with their regular hours of 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Come say hi to Gus and check out their exhibits, including Dinosaur Explorer 2!
RE/MAX NOVA Presents FREE Hot Air Balloon Rides | June 30 – July 3
Take to the skies for Balloon Days, presented by RE/MAX Nova. Free hot air balloon rides and more will be available at several locations between June 30th and July 3rd. They will be at Merv Sullivan Park on Canada Day, from 7:00 – 10:00 AM, and at Shubenacadie Hay Days in the evening, weather dependent. Read more about it here.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo: Parade and Band Performance | July 1
Check out the parade through downtown Halifax at 10:00 AM, and there will be band performances on the Halifax waterfront from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Read more about it here.
Sackville Community Days | July 1 – 4
Sackville Community Days is a community, family-oriented celebration organized around Canada Day. The parade is scheduled for 9:00 AM on July 1st, and fireworks are scheduled for July 4th at 10:00 PM. Read more about it here.
True North Diner Canada Party | July 1
In the True North parking lot from 11 AM – 3 PM, there will be FREE popcorn and cotton candy, $3 hotdogs, face painting, games and more. View the Facebook event here.
Fireworks
- DeWolf Park, Bedford – July 1 | 10:00 PM
- Halifax-Dartmouth Waterfront – July 1 | 10:00 PM
- First Lake, Sackville – July 4 | 10:00 PM
