2020 Canada Day in Charlottetown

Things to on Canada Day in and around Charlottetown

Celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday with fun events and activities. Many events and celebrations have moved online. However, there are still a few in-person events in Charlottetown.

Official Canada Day Celebrations

Capital City Canada Day

Come celebrate Canada Day from the comfort of your own living room. The City of Charlottetown is inviting islanders to a virtual Canada Day celebration, with all the same family-friendly festivities. Featuring local performers, comedians, chefs, and more, the city has introduced broadcasts guaranteed to keep you and your family entertained.Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 11:00 AM

Online

Free

Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration

Enjoy 6-minute simultaneous drumming. Details

Wednesday, JULY 1, 2020 | 3:00 PM

Various locations across Canada

2020 Canada Day Celebrations – From Ottawa

The Canada Day Daytime Show brings you a virtual tour of the festivities. Join Serena Ryder and Pierre-Yves Lord on a trip to meet talented artists from Yellowknife, Calgary, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Montréal, Québec City and Moncton. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Whole day

Online

Free

Celebration of Citizenship

The Institute for Canadian Citizenship, the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and MaRS have partnered to host Canada’s first cross-country virtual citizenship ceremony! The ceremony, taking place on July 1, will be a celebration of Canadian resilience and unity, and an opportunity for all Canadians to come together to celebrate and welcome our newest citizens. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 12:00 PM ET

Online

Free

Canada Day Celebration Kit

As part of National Canada Day festivities, Canadian Heritage in collaboration with partners, has prepared interactive, creative, and educational activities for the whole family. Have fun exploring each activity pack and share your experience using the hashtag #CanadaDay. Details

Anytime

At Home

Free

Canada Day Fireworks

Virtual Fireworks From Ottawa

The evening show traditionally ends with a large fireworks display over Parliament Hill, but instead the online version will have the greatest hits montage.Details

Wednesday, July 1 | 10:00 PM

Online

Free

In-person Events

Island Voices

Join us for one night of incredible music featuring Inn Echo, Sarah Hagen, Dylan Menzie & KINLEY and Irish Mythen. Details

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | 8:00 PM

Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River, PE

$42

Drive-in Movie

Enjoy a movie under the stars. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Brackley Drive-in Theatre, 3164 Brackley Point Rd RTE15, Brackley Beach, PEI

$10 – $30

Canada Day Run

Participants are encouraged to run, walk, or roll. All participants will receive a free Maple Leaf Face Covering. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Anytime

Where ever you are – location of your choosing

$35 per participant

Canada Day at Hunter’s corner

Canada Day is sneaking up and there’s no better place to spend it than on Hunter’s corner, your live local music destination of the season! Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Charlottetown Beer Garden & Seafood Patio, 190-192 Kent Street, Charlottetown

Free admission

Virtual Parties & Events

World premiere of Vivian Fung’s Prayer

The world premiere of JUNO Award-winning Canadian composer Vivian Fung’s Prayer will premiere on CBC Music on Canada Day. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 7:00 AM ET

Online

Free

Virtual Q107 Canada Day Picnic

Celebrate our country’s birthday with free virtual tribute bands paying homage to AC/DC, the Tragically Hip, Journey, and more and virtual fireworks to cap off the night! Grab your favourite drink and Canada Day swag and get ready for a night full of unreal programming…all from the comfort of your own home! Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET

Online

Free

Canada Day House Party

Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid will host the first ever virtual Canada Day House Party, featuring a diverse, all-Canadian lineup with acts like Sam Roberts Band, Cadence Weapon, Dean Brody, Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine, Tobi and more! The virtual event will be in benefit of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 3:00 PM ET

Online

Free