Sponsored by: the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Canada Day celebrations are a chance to spend time with family and friends and celebrate 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 Canada Day
What better way to celebrate Canada Day than with FREE access to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, supported by Nova Scotia Power! Enjoy all exhibitions, activities and a scavenger hunt, witness a citizenship ceremony open to the public, and so much more. Everyone is welcome and admission is FREE all day! Read more about it here.
Ansma Canada Day Concert
At the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal, you’ll find the Ansma Canada Day Concert from 7 – 10 pm. Read more about it here.
Bedford Days Celebration
Bedford Days is a 10-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
At the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park, you can check out the Canada Day Drumming Celebration from 12:30 – 4 pm. Read more about it here.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
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.
KANA’TA: Canada Day 2025 Main Event
Atlantic Canada’s annual FREE concert on the Halifax Waterfront Sands at Salter main stage from 9 am – 5 pm. Read more about it here.
Mawio’mi on the Halifax Waterfront
From 11:30 am – 1 pm, enjoy Mi’kmaq-inspired music and a cultural demo. Read more about it here.
Memory Lane Heritage Village
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.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo: Parade and Band Performance
Check out the parade through downtown Halifax at 10 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
Sackville Community Days is a community, family-oriented celebration organized around Canada Day. There will be fireworks on June 29, 2025, at 10 pm and the parade is at 9 am on July 1, 2025. Read more about it here.
Fireworks
- First Lake, Sackville – June 29 | 10 pm
- DeWolf Park, Bedford – July 1 | 10 pm
- Halifax-Dartmouth Waterfront – July 1 | 10 pm
Canadian Museum of Immigration Canada Day Celebrations!
This Canada Day, visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration for FREE – celebrate with new Canadians, visit the exhibits, and more! Explore their new exhibit eat make share: a taste of immigration, learn about your family history, or get silly at the donair photobooth. There will be lots to see and do at the museum this Canada Day and fun for all ages!
Don’t miss this special Canada Day gathering. See you there!
Learn more about 2025 Canada Day celebrations at the Canadian Museum of Immigration here.
