Charlottetown 
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Celebrate Canada’s 154th birthday with fun events and activities.
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Contents:
- Official Canada Day Celebrations
- Canada Day Fireworks
- In-person Events – July 1 to 4, 2021
- Other Things to Do – July 1 to 4, 2021
I. Official Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day Home Decorating Contest
City of Charlottetown residents is invited to show their national pride and participate in Canada Day by decorating their homes for a chance to win awesome prizes. Participants must be residents of Charlottetown and must register online.
All entries will be judged in the Best Overall category and will also have the option to be considered in the Kids’ Choice and Eco-Friendly categories.
Prizing will be awarded for the top three entries in the Best Overall category, as well as the top entry in the Kids’ Choice and Eco-Friendly categories.
Registration will close on Monday, June 28 at 8 a.m. Entries will be judged on June 29 and 30, with prizes being awarded during the week of July 5.
Town of Stratford Celebrates Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day with various events including a family bike ride, strawberry social drive-thru, and Canada Day Motorcade. Details
June 26 – July 1, 2021
Family Bike Ride @ Fullerton’s Park | July 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
“Celebrate Stratford” Canada Day Motorcade @ Town Centre | July 1 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Strawberry Social Drive-Thru @ Town Centre | July 1 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Various locations in the Town of Stratford
2021 Canada Day Celebrations Canadian Heritage
For your July 1 evening, Canadian Heritage has a colourful program planned for you featuring several artists and artisans from coast to coast to coast: Véronic DiCaire, Jully Black, Jann Arden, Les Trois Accords, JP Saxe, Lara Fabian, Johnny Orlando, Les Hay Babies, Tyler Shaw, Damien Robitaille, Jessia, Gurdeep Pandher, Mélissa Bédard, Terry Uyarak, Paper Lions, Irish Mythen, Inn Echo, Madison Violet, Shawn Jobin, Naya Ali, Prado Monroe, Begonia, Sebastian Gaskin, Boogey the Beat, Major Funk, Boréalis Soul, Lawrence Nayally, Séan McCann, Albert Dumont, Josée. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 8 PM
On CBC Television
Free
Canada Day Celebration Kit
Check out 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 Drumming Virtual Celebration
The Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration event salutes the multicultural spirit of Canada and is moving from a nationwide to a global scale. On Thursday, watch a Canada-wide attempt to set a brand new Guinness World Records™ title of: “Most People Performing a Drum Roll Online Simultaneously”. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM ADT
Online
Free
2021 Canada Day Contest
Canadian Heritage has announced the first-ever Canada Day Contest as part of the official Canada Day Celebrations. Until 11:59 p.m. on July 1, Canadians can enter to win the “Canada Day Contest: discover, celebrate and win” contest. Details
Until 11:59 p.m. on July 1
Online
Free
II. Canada Day Fireworks
Tim Hortons Canada Day Virtual Fireworks
On July 1, wherever you are in Canada, enjoy Canada Day fireworks in a fun and innovative way.
At 10 pm, local time, point your smartphone or tablet to the night sky and a 3-minute show displaying 3D fireworks will begin. The augmented reality experience will give you the same visual and sound effects as a real fireworks display! Details
Thursday, July 1 | 10:00 PM
Online
Free
III. In-person Events
Island Voices
Celebrate the night with music by Richie Bulger. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Charlottetown Beer Gardens, 185 Kent St, Charlottetown
Dear Rita
Dear Rita is a musical toast celebrating the life, tenacity, and musical legacy of the late singer. Details
June 29 – August 6, 2021 | 2:00 PM/ 8:00 PM
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
$45.25
Lady Soul’s Canada Day Eve Party
Kick-off Canada Day with Lady Soul at the Trailside. Channeling funk and soul divas of the 60’s & 70’s, Lady Soul performs dynamic renditions of classic tracks by Aretha, Etta and many more. Details
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | Opens 6:30 PM
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St., Charlottetown
$30
The Fabulously Rich: Tragically Hip Tribute Band
The Fabulously Rich has come together to pay tribute to the monumental Canadian Band, Tragically Hip. Details
July 1 – 3, 2021 | Opens 6:30 PM
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St., Charlottetown
$40
Off The Grid
No WIFI, no plumbing – no problem! Or is there?
Marty is an architect anxious to learn more about self-sufficient houses so she can write a magazine article about living “off the grid”. Her husband Leonard is a loans officer who has reluctantly agreed to spend a week without his creature comforts while Marty writes her article and they celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary. While Leonard adjusts to life without TV, the internet, or a flush toilet, Marty gets some guidance from Lowell, their reclusive next-door neighbour, who has been living out in the middle of nowhere for two years. But Leonard is wary of this unusual recluse. It seems like Lowell might be hiding something… but he’s not the only one keeping secrets! Off The Grid will preview on July 1st and 2nd and open on July 3rd. Details
Victoria Playhouse; Prince Edward Island Tourism
July 1 – September 5, 2021 | 2:00 PM / 7:30 PM
July 1 – 3 | 7:30 PM
Victoria Playhouse, 20 Howard St, Victoria, PE
Preview $25; Regular $25 – $35
Pleasureville
Every small town needs a sex shop, right? Come to Pleasureville to find out! Featuring one of the first non-binary roles in professional Canadian theatre, this modern comedy is bursting with heart as its characters learn to claim their power and their pleasure. Details
June 26, 29-30, July 6-7, 13-14, 21-23, 2021 | 7:30 PM
The Guild, 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$30 – $36
JOYRUS, Joy in PEI
The Gallery @ the Guild will be displaying works of artist Susan Gu. The exhibit is a collection of landscapes, seascapes, and portraiture which express the story of her life since she and her family moved to PEI in 2016. Details
Daily, June 16 – July 4, 2021 | 9:00 AM
The Gallery @ the Guild, 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown
Canada Day Celebration with Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
Natalie and Donnell invite you to their Canada day party!! The fiddles will be flying from their campsite in Ontario, shift to a cozy singer-songwriter session in Manitoba, then ramp back up in PEI aboard JJ Chiasson’s fishing boat for more tunes and a feed of lobster!! This’ll be a dandy!! Details
July 1 – 4, 2021
Online
$20
IV. More Things to Do on Canada Day Weekend
Rise and Climb
For an adventure on treetops, Rise and Climb, located just a short drive from Charlottetown is a great place to go. There are many challenging courses designed for all ages and skill levels. Due to Covid 19, the Tandem Zip Lines and Night Climbs are not offered in 2021. Details
Wednesdays – Sundays | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM; Pre-book your slot
Open on Canada Day
Rise & Climb Adventure Course, 85 Hilltop Drive, Cornwall
Varies
Go on a Ride
Cycling is a great way to explore the outdoors! Why not ride one of the many cycling trails in and around Charlottetown? Details
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Visit attractions
- Chuck Hatchets, 236 Kent Street – Call 902-394-4020 to check availability
- All About Golf, 134 Kent Street at Confederation Court Mall – Monday to Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM; Call 902-566-1606 to book
- PEI Escape Rooms, 81 Prince Street; Open Friday 5 PM – 7:30 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 6:30 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 2:30 PM
- Bell Aliant Centre, 560 University Avenue; Call 902-569-4033 or email poolbookings@bellaliantcentre.ca to book swim times
Surf without Waves!
Get the adrenaline pumping in the Charlottetown Marina by letting it rip on a Sea-Doo or FlyBoard. Details
PEI Seadoo Tours & Flyboarding, Weymouth St, Charlottetown
To book call 902.916.4469
Enjoy the Beach
The popular Brackley Beach, located just 15 minutes from Charlottetown, makes for a great day trip. You can enjoy miles of breathtaking sandy beaches and lofty sand dunes here. Details
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Enjoy a day of Paddling
Cool off on a hot summer day paddling around Victoria Park and up the North River. Paddles PEI offers both paddleboard and kayak rentals and tours from mid-June to late September. Details
At Peakes Quay Marina, 1 Great George Street, Charlottetown
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Plan a Getaway
Summer is here which means this is a great time for a getaway. So why not plan yours now?
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Go Camping
Wake up to the sound of the ocean and sleep under the stars. Explore the parks in your own backyard, or take a longer trip for a weekend getaway: either way, set up camp and enjoy the natural wonders.
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A Day in Victoria Park
Charlottetown’s largest park, Victoria Park has colourful displays of annual and perennial flowers as well as many native trees and shrubs. Spend the day in this nature oasis.Details
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