Canada Day in and around Hamilton

Canada Day Long Weekend Events & Activities in and around Hamilton – June 28 to July 1, 2019

Enjoy pancake breakfasts, watch a Parade, be entertained by great bands, and see spectacular fireworks!
A list of Canada Day celebrations, fireworks, long weekend events and festivals happening across Hamilton, Brantford, and Caledonia.

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Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day Weekend Events

Please verify all information from official websites.

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Canada Day Fireworks in and around Hamilton.

• Bayfront Park, Hamilton @ July 1 | 10:00 PM
• Lion’s Park, Lynden @ July 1 | Dusk
• SE baseball diamond, Waterdown @ June 30 | Dusk
• Spencer Smith Park, Burlington @ July 1 | 10:00 PM
• Steve Brown Sports Complex/Lion’s Park, Brantford @ July 1 | 10:00 PM
• Caledonia Fairgrounds, Caledonia @ July 1 | Dusk
• King William Park,St. George @ July 1 | Dusk

City of Hamilton Canada Day Celebrations

All day live entertainment, food vendors, Family Zone,  artisanal craft vendors and more!

Celebrate Canada’s birthday at Hamilton’s waterfront with live music by LTtheMonk, Darcy Hepner Jazz Orchestra, Rita Chiarelli, Zaki Ibrahim and more. Kids can burn off steam with interactive games and inflatables in the Family Zone, and everyone will enjoy the food trucks, vendors, and a grand finale fireworks display over the water at Bayfront Park. Details

Monday, July 1, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
7:45 PM | Rita Chiarelli
9:15 PM | Zaki Ibrahim

10:00 PM | Fireworks

Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton
&
Pier 4 Park, Leander Drive, Hamilton

Free

Happy 152nd Birthday, Canada!

Celebrate Canada’s birthday on the country’s most decorated warship! Join us at noon as our costumed gun crew mobilizes to fire the impressive 4” gun in celebration. Enjoy cupcakes and refreshments and participate in fun-packed activities for the entire family!! Details

Monday, July 1, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 04:45 PM

HMCS Haida National Historic Site

Free

Lynden Canada Day

Parade, Fireworks, variety of entertainment, assorted activities, and kids’ games, Pinewood Derby and more! Details

Monday, July 1, 2019 | 3:00 PM to Dusk
Parade | 3:00 PM

Fireworks display | Dusk

Parade: Main street through the village, finishing up at the Lion’s Park.
At Lion’s Park: food booths, entertainment, assorted activities, and kids’ games until late afternoon. Pinewood Derby

Free
While no admission is charged to the afternoon activities or the evening fireworks display, donations are gratefully accepted at the gate to defray the expenses of the day. All proceeds are put toward community events.

Caledonia Canada Day

The 27th annual celebration will feature a community breakfast, parade, inflatable rides, shopping and food.  Fly down a huge slide, bounce away, or find your way through a challenging obstacle course. Stroll the grounds shopping for unique items, and enjoy traditional festival-food. In addition, Caledonia Canada Day will boast a main stage chock-full of the best local entertainment. A huge fireworks display takes place over the Caledonia Fairgrounds at dusk. Details

June 30 – July 1, 2019

Sunday, June 30, 2019
Black Top Hop | 7:00  PM -1:00 AM

Monday, July 1, 2019
Community Breakfast | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Parade | 10:30 AM
Live Entertainment | 3:00 PM – Dusk
The Metro Loop Canada Day Fireworks | Dusk 

Caledonia Fairgrounds

The parade will begin at Nicholson & Cates Yard off of Alabastine St., it will travel down Argyle St. N. to Caithness St., then make its way along Caithness Street to the end of the Caledonia Fairgrounds.
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For the best view of fireworks grab a seat anywhere on the Caledonia Fairgrounds. There’s also seating available at the Beer Gardens, in front of the main stage, and in the Grandstands.

Free admission; Black Top Hop on June 30th – $10

Brantford’s Canada Day Celebration

Brantford’s July 1st Canada Day Celebration is notorious for its stellar lineup of events and entertainment and this year is no exception with live music, entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display. Details

Monday, July 1, 2019

Canada Day Main Stage Performances:
Lee Harvey Osmond | 7:00 PM
Colin James | 8:30 PM
Firework display | 10:00 PM

Steve Brown Sports Complex/Lions Park – 20 Edge Street, Brantford

Free Shuttle Services shuttle service is available to get to and from the Steve Brown Sports Complex / Lions Park on July 1.

Free.
On-site parking: $10.00 cash only – single entry
Campbell’s Amusement KidZone: Bracelets $25, Tickets $1.50 each
Pony rides $5.00

Happy Canada Day at the County of Brant

We invite you to attend the Canada Day celebrations including: free swim, delicious fish fry, spectacular fireworks. Details

Monday, July 1, 2019

Fire and Thunder fireworks show | Dusk @ King William Park, St. George

Various locations, County of Brant

Free admission

Canada Day Military Tattoo

Come and enjoy a spectacular military musical celebration and experience a tradition that celebrates 25 years in Dundurn Park! Feel the thrill as the Regimental Band of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Band and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Pipes and Drums perform in front of Dundurn Castle. Catch a glimpse of the red coated defenders of Canada West at Ridgeway during the Fenian Raid of 1866, as the 13th Battalion Ceremonial Guard takes the field. Details

Monday, July 01, 2019  |  5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard

Free

Burlington Canada Day Celebrations

Bring your national pride to celebrate Canada Day and enjoy free Canadian-inspired activities and entertainment all day at Spencer Smith Park. Details

Monday, July 1, 2019 |  2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

10:00 AM Canada Day 5k Run
1:00 PM | Citizenship Ceremony

7:00 PM | Symphony on the Bay
8:30 PM | Johannes Linstead
10:00 PM | Fireworks

Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington

Free

Happy 152nd Birthday, Canada! with H.M.C.S. HAIDA

Celebrate Canada’s birthday on the country’s most decorated warship! Join us at noon as our costumed gun crew mobilizes to fire the impressive 4” gun in celebration. Enjoy cupcakes and refreshments and participate in fun-packed activities for the entire family! Details

Monday, July 01, 2019  |  10:00 AM to 4:45 PM

H.M.C.S. HAIDA, 658 Catharine Street North, Hamilton

Free Admission

Canada Day Pier 8 Skate Jam

Miss Red Presents: 6th Annual Canada Day Pier 8 Skate Jam. Roller Skating Evening with live DJ! Details

Monday, July 01, 2019  |  3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Waterfront Outdoor Rink – Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton

Free Admission

A Berry Canadian Schools Out Party

Join us for a Schools Out Party on the farm! Enjoy a day with the family including strawberry picking, arts & crafts, games, free raffles, shopping with local vendors, summer photo booth, and so much more! Details

Monday, July 01, 2019  | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Murphy’s Country Produce, 2040 Guyatt Road, Hamilton

Canada Day parkrun

Come on out for a parkrun on this special day and wear your Canada colours! We will have treats for you after the run. Details

Monday, July 01, 2019  |  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Beach Strip parkrun, 180 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton

Scott Duvall’s Canada Day Picnic

Come join me as we celebrate Canada Day with friends and neighbours. At our picnic we will have a BBQ, Pony Rides, Live Music and Cake. Details

Monday, July 01, 2019  |  11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Mountain Drive Park, Concession St., Hamilton

Free Admission

Waterdown Oh Canada Ribfest

Oh Canada Ribfest takes place on Canada Day weekend every year, in Waterdown’s Memorial Park. Come out for the ribs and stay for the live music, vendors in the Rotary Marketplace and family activities. This year’s events include The Magical Midways, Bubble Force Soccer in the SE baseball diamond, Ribfest Skate Jam, the Dream Centre Family Fun Zone! Details

June 28 – July 1, 2019

Family Fun Zone  | Saturday – Monday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ribfest Skate Jam | Monday, July 1 | 11:00 AM – to 3:00 PM
Magical Midways carnival | All week
Fireworks: Sunday, June 30 | Dusk @ the SE baseball diamond (Rain Date: Monday, July 1)

Mainstage Performers
Friday June 28 | 8:00 – 9:00 PM | Gunpowder & Grace;  9:30 – 11:00 PM | Jessie T
Saturday June 29 | 8:00 – 9:00 PM | Satellites;  9:30 – 11:00 PM | Call Me Sunday
Sunday June 30 | 8:00 – 9:00 PM | Spencer MacKenzie;  9:30 – 11:00 PM | Freedom Train
Monday July 1 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM | 905 Band

Waterdown Memorial Park

Free

It’s Your Festival

Festival organised by Hamilton Folk Arts Heritage Council. Food, entertainment, games, contests Canada Day ceremony, Foods of the World, Arts & Crafts, Canada Day Baby Contest,
Beer Gardens, Midway & Pony Rides, Puppet Shows & Magicians and more!

This year, represent and celebrate your culture and heritage by dressing in raditional attire and take part in the Parade of Cultures. Details

Headliners
June 29 |  Riddem Riders & Jully Black
June 30 | Jack de Keyzer, The Pursuit of Happiness & Lowest of the Low
July 1 | Devin Cuddy Band, Chilliwack & The Northern Pikes

June 29 – July 01, 2019 | Noon – 11:00 PM Daily
Parade of Cultures | July 1 | 11:55 AM

Gage Park, Hamilton

Free; Parking: $10.

Celebrate Canada at Westfield

Tour the village and discover what life was like in early Canada.  Visit the historic buildings, gardens and forests, stroll on the boardwalk or take a hike on the trails. This is a great opportunity for new Canadians to experience the history of Canada. Details

June 30 – July 1, 2019 | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd – Rockton

Admission is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors (65+) and $6.50 for Youths ages 6-17.  Children 5 and under are admitted free. Family Rate is $32.00
HCA Members receive free entry into Westfield’s public programming, for 6 people, including a maximum of 2 adults

Escarpment Train Exhibit

Re-opening special for the long weekend! RBG’s newest train experience takes you on a journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history. The Escarpment Train Exhibit illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late 1800s, the streamliners of the 1930s and the powerful modern diesels of the 1960s up to present day. Details

June 29 – July 1, 2019 | 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Rock Garden – RBG, 1185 York Boulevard, Burlington

Included in your General Admission or Membership

Music at Fieldcote

Ottawa Valley Kitchen Party. Details

Sunday, June 30, 2019 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Road

Free

Super Series: B/C Tournament

For more than 40 years Hamilton Lacrosse Association has hosted the Super Series tournament,crossing 5 age groups with teams attending from across Ontario. 2019 marks the 42nd year for this Historical tournament and a change in the tournaments classification under Ontario Lacrosse rules as a B/C tournament. Details

June 28 – 30, 2019

Morgan Firestone Twin Pad & Chedoke Twin Pad Arenas

Free

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

vs Montreal Alouettes on Friday, June 28, 2019 | 7:30 PM

Tim Horton’s Stadium, Hamilton

Tickets

Concerts in the Park

Shari Vandermolen & the Swing Revival. Details

Sunday, June 30, 2019  | 07:30 PM – 09:00 PM

Central Park Bandshell, 2311 New St, Burlington

Free

Ottawa Street BIA – Canada Day

Visit Ottawa Street dressed in your best Canada gear and celebrate with free cake & activities for the kids! Live music & face painting throughout the day! Details

Saturday, June 29, 2019  | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Ottawa Street, Hamilton

Free

The Buzz about Bumblebees at Brant Park

Why are bumblebees considered to be the “unsung heroes” of ecosystems? What is the difference between bumblebees and honey bees? To find the answers come and join our Naturalist as we search meadows for bumblebees and other pollinators. Please wear a hat and closed-toe shoes.  Sunscreen is recommended. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Details

Saturday, June 29, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Brant Park, 119 Jennings Rd, Brantford
Meet at the Bald Eagle Kiosk

This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid the park admission fee. Preregistration is not required.

Canada Day at Brant Park

Join us to celebrate Canada Day with Freeway the Entertainer, he will be entertaining and creating balloon animals! Find him near the food concession stand. Details

Monday, July 1, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Brant Park, 119 Jennings Rd, Brantford

This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid the park admission fee. Preregistration is not required.

Onkwehón:we Festival

Join us as Haudenosaunee artists and other Indigenous nations from across Turtle Island come to celebrate and showcase their artistic gifts.

The Onkwehón:we Festival celebrates contemporary and traditional Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse) artistic performances. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in unique and vibrant traditions that have been practiced for generations. Performances and events include storytelling, dance, music, theatre, visual arts, film and workshops. On Sunday Jun 30th there will be a special performance from the Sinquah Family Dance Troupe, an Indigenous dance troupe of the Hopi/Tewa/Choctaw Nations from northern Arizona, as well as a Smoke Dance contest. Details

June 28 – 30, 2019

Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk St., Brantford

Free admission

Bell Summer Theatre Festival

The Bell Summer Theatre Festival brings historical theatre to a favourite historical sight with fun and mystery in 2019.

The season opens with a classic tale for all ages, Puss and Boots written by Peter Muir and directed by Neo Moore. Details

June 29 to August 19, 2019
Puss and Boots | June 29-30, July 5-6, 12-13 | 7:00 PM & July 1, 7-8, 14 | 4:00 PM
Ghosts of The Titanic  | July 26-27, August 2-4 & 9-10 | 7:30 PM, August 5 & 11 | 4:00 PM
Generation | August 16-17 | 7:30 PM & August 18 | 4:00 PM

Bell Homestead National Historic Site, 94 Tutela Heights Road, Brantford

Pay-What-You-Can

Canada Day @ Wild Waterworks

Canada Day Celebration Celebrate Canada Day at Wild Waterworks! Join in the fun with Canada themed games and contests! Details

Monday, July 1, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wild Waterworks, 585 Van Wagner’s Beach Blvd., Hamilton

Regular admission. Service persons receive free entry and those wearing red and white will receive $3.00 off admission at the gate not applicable with sundown rates, or other discounts.

Canada Day at Pine Valley Park

Celebrating Canada Day with our fellow campers!! Details

Sunday, June 30, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Pine Valley Park, 927 Valens Rd, Hamilton

Other Events

• Fish License-Free on Ontario waters from June 29 to July 7, 2019