Happy Canada Day!

This long weekend, we come together as a nation to celebrate Canada and its history. There are many things happening around the GTA for you to enjoy with family and friends from fireworks and parades to concerts and farm adventures.

Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend, have some ice cream, and explore the downtown core!

Where to See Fireworks

Hamilton – Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Drive @ 10:00 pm

Lynden – Lions Park @ Dusk

Caledonia – Caledonia Fairgrounds, 151 Caithness Street E @ Dusk

Waterdown – Waterdown Memorial Park, 266 Main St N @ Dusk

Burlington – Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd @ 10:00 pm

Milton – Milton Fairgrounds, 136 Robert St @ Dusk

Ancaster – Southcote 53 Tap and Grill, 534 Garner Road East @ Dusk

Stoney Creek – Kingsview Community Church, 1267 Paramount Drive @ Dusk

Streetsville – Memorial Park @ 10:00 pm

Oakville – Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, 2340 Ontario St. @ 10:00 pm

Port Dover – Silver Lake Park, St. Patrick St. @ 10:00 pm

Toronto – Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St @ 10:00 pm

Toronto – Stan Wadlow Park, 373 Cedarvale Avenue @ 10:00 pm

Whitby – Victoria Fields @ 10:00 pm

Ajax – 50 Alexander’s Crossing @ 10:00 pm

Burford – Burford Fairgrounds, 6 Park Avenue @ Dusk (July 2nd)

Canada Day Events

Brantford’s Canada Day Celebration

Where: Lion’s Park Steve Brown Sports Complex
When: July 1st

Brantford’s Canada Day free event is returning to Lion’s Park Steve Brown Sports Complex on July 1, 2022! Everyone is welcome.

It’s Your Festival

Where: Gage Park, Hamilton
When: July 1st

It’s Your Festival is celebrating Canada’s 155 birthday in beautiful Gage Park, Hamilton. It’s free all weekend to attend this iconic Hamilton festival!

Find food, family, and children’s entertainment throughout the weekend, plus games, contests, a beer garden, and a Canada Day ceremony.

Hamilton Mountain Ribfest

Where: CF Lime Ridge, 999 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton
When: July 1st – 3rd

Northern Heat Rib Series is Canada’s largest Rib & Craft Beer Series featuring some of the best rib teams in North America.

Grab some BBQ and head over to our Beer Market featuring local top brewers from across Ontario serving craft beer and cocktails. With over 25 different beers & beverages, you won’t leave thirsty!

Day of Mourning

Where: Gage Park, Hamilton
When: July 1st @ 1:00 pm

There will be a Day of Mourning event on Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Gage Park near the greenhouse. Hosted by grassroots community members, July 1 is a reminder of the genocide of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, drums and stories.

Q107 Canada Day Celebration

Where: Woodbine Park, Coxwell Ave and Lakeshore BLVD, Toronto
When: July 1st @ 12:00 pm

Get ready to rock your red and white with us at the Q107 Canada Day Picnic!

We’re featuring Q107 Rock & Roll Tributes to Tom Petty, The Tragically Hip, Foreigner, AC/DC, Alanis Morrisette, Pearl Jam, and Bon Jovi. Then we’ll cap off the night with Toronto’s largest fireworks display from Ashbridges Bay, set to a “live” tribute to Journey!

Canada Day in Ajax

Where: Ajax Downs, 50 Alexander’s Crossing, Ajax
When: July 1st @ 2:00 pm

There will be a variety of activities including cultural performances, children’s games and activities, interactive experiences, 2 stages of live entertainment, community displays and exhibitors, a sensory zone, food vendors, a beer garden, and a special fireworks finale at 10 p.m.

Canada Day in Oshawa

Where: Lakeview Park, Simcoe St. S and Lakeview Park Ave, Oshawa
When: July 1st @ 2:00 pm

Live, local entertainment, carnival, family zone, historical village and spectacular fireworks will provide something sure to please everyone in the family! Family activities include – Midway, Petting Zoo, Arts and Crafts, and more!

Fireworks from the Rooftop

Where: Joseph Brant Museum – 1240 North Shore Blvd. E., Burlington
When: July 1st @ 7:30 pm

Enjoy the City of Burlington’s fireworks shows over Burlington Bay with a rooftop view from Joseph Brant Museum! There will be live entertainment, hourly draws, jumbo lawn games, beer tasting, pizza, and Museum tours.

Brampton Fireworks and Celebrations

Where: Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton
When: July 1st @ 12:00 pm

Brampton’s Canada Day celebration is the City’s largest single-day event, celebrating the occasion with a day of live entertainment, arts, culture, food, fireworks, and more!

Entertainment by Spitty, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Kardinal Offishall.

Annual Caledon Canada Day Celebrations

Where: Albion Hills Conservation Area, 16500 Highway 50, Caledon
When: July 1st @ 2:00 pm

The whole family can enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, musical acts, local vendors, food and drink. Celebrate Caledon alongside local vendors like Caledon Hills Brewing Company and The Wine Spot.

Celebrate all things Caledon with fun activities for kids all day long. Enjoy garden games, mini camp games, or other arts and crafts with the Caledon Recreation team.

Celebrations at Celebration Square

Where: Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive Mississauga
When: July 1st @ 4:00 pm

Featuring Canada’s most inspiring breakout artist, JESSIA along with multi-platinum performer, elijah woods, Mississauga sensation, Junia T, Hip Hop star, Zach Zoya, and Juno-winning artist TÖME. Join the rest of the city for an unforgettable evening.

Family Fun

PYO Starberry at Brantwood Farms

Where: 89 St. George Rd, Paris
When: June 18th – July 10th

Brantwood Farms offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and more.

The farm’s strawberry season begins on June 18th and should last 3 weeks.

Don’t forget to dress for the weather, wear sunscreen and bring plenty of water!

Historic Garden Tours

Where: Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
When: June 10th – Sept. 4th

Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff. The tour promises to be a pleasure for the mind and the senses.

Wingsanity

Where: All St. Louis Car and Grill Locations, Canada
When: June 14th – July 17th

Canada’s go-to destination for ‘Devilishly Good!’ wings and atmosphere, St. Louis Bar & Grill, is gearing up for its highly anticipated Wingsanity event, back after a two year hiatus. The event where wing lovers can indulge in ‘all you can eat’ wings, kicks off June 14 to July 17 at St. Louis’ locations across the country.

So, what will you be doing this Canada Day weekend?

There are so many events to go to, lots of new food to try, and firework shows to see. We hope you have a safe, fun, and exciting Canada Day weekend!

@teamsmulders

By: Team Smulders: Lyndsie