Celebrate Canada’s 156th birthday with fun events and activities. Here is a list of things to do during the Canada Day long weekend in Charlottetown.
I. Official Canada Day Celebrations
Capital City Canada Day
The City of Charlottetown’s Capital City Canada Day celebrations will feature free, family-friendly activities and live music that culminates with fireworks at dusk. On Saturday, July 1 to join us at Victoria Park for the full-day celebration! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
12:00 PM | 21 Gun Salute
12:00 – 7:00 PM | Family Fun Zone
12:00-7:00 PM | Tastes of Canada (and Beyond)
1:00 PM | Official Opening Ceremony
1:30-10:00 PM | Coastal Vibes – All-Day Musical Celebration at the Cultural Pavilion
1:30 PM | Kierrah
2:30 PM | Güiza
3:30 PM | Brad Milligan
4:30 PM | Honey, I’m Home: Shania Twain Tribute Band
5:30 PM | Slowcoaster
6:40 PM | 6 Hearts
7:45 PM | Understanding our Past, Reconciling our Future: Fireside Chats with Sean Doke
8:00 PM | DeeDee Austin
9:00 PM | Coyote
Fireworks | 10:00 PM
Victoria Park, Charlottetown
Canada Day Celebrations at Tea Hill Park
The town of Stratford invites you to Canada Day Celebrations on July 1st at Tea Hill Park. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Tea Hill Park, Town of Stratford
II. Things to do on Canada Day
“A Day in the Life of Stratford” Photography Event
Documenting a moment in the daily life of Stratford, PE residents over a 24 hours period from 12:00am Saturday, July 1, 2023 for 24 hours. Submit up to 10 JPEG images by July 4 to tcraig@townofstratford.ca
Photos will be exhibited in the Town Centre and on the Town’s Facebook page: “Town of Stratford PEI” beginning July 6. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | All Day
Town of Stratford PEI
Free
III. Things to do during Canada Day Weekend
Charlottetown Festival
The largest musical theatre festival in Atlantic Canada is committed to creating new Canadian works and bolstering our nation’s vibrant musical theatre scenes. Featuring the finest performers, designers, writers, and musicians, the Festival is a professional theatre showcase that celebrates Canadian stories, exploring our origins, ideals, and ongoing evolution. Details
The Play That Goes Wrong | June 14 – September 23
Maggie | June 21 – September 2
Mi’kmaq Stories of Rabbit and His Friends | June 27 – July 8
I’m Every Woman | July 3 – September 22
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
Varies
Music on the Waterfront 2023
Enjoy local entertainment every Sunday evening while overlooking the beautiful Montague River! Details
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Montague Marina and Waterfront, Station Street, Montague
Free
Under the Spire Music Festival
The Indian River Festival offers a summer long series of concerts in a magnificent heritage church set within sight of beautiful Malpeque Bay. Discover excellence in classical, jazz, Maritime, world and contemporary music by the finest artists from Prince Edward Island and across Canada, all in the world class acoustical setting of St. Mary’s Church, Indian River. Details
June 9 – September 18, 2023
June 30 – Dan Mangan | 7:30 PM | $40
July 2 – Christina Bouey & Pierre Andre Doucet | Sunday, June 30 | 3:00 PM | $30
Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River, PE
Varies
Annual Show ‘n Shine
PEI Street Rod Association’s 41st Show ‘n Shine. Details
June 30 – July 2, 2023
Old Brudenell Park, Brudenell
Adults: $5.00; Under 12: Free
BIS Music Ceilidh
The Ceilidh on Friday, June 30, 2023 in the Irish Cultural Centre at 582 North River Road will feature Courtney Hogan Chandler, Maxine MacLennan and Norman Stewart. Details
Friday, June 30, 2023 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
582 North River Road, Charlottetown
$17.31
2023 Victoria Park Kids of Steel Triathlon
Join the festivities and participate in the first summer Kids of Steel Triathlon in Victoria Park along the beautiful Charlottetown waterfront. Food, t-shirts and medals for all participants. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Victoria Park, Charlottetown
$10 – $15
Fleetwood Mac Tribute – Gypsy
GYPSY – The Premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band takes you back in memory with all the great songs you’ve come to love. Details
June 30 – July 2, 2023
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St., Charlottetown
$45.48
The Legacy Song Project
The Legacy Song Project: Atlantic Chapter is an exploration of death, dying, grief, loss, and love, through the transformational lenses of documentary film and songwriting. Songwriter, Sarah McInnis, and filmmakers, Aly Kelly and Pat LePoidevin, teamed up to interview four individuals at end-of-life and four who have lost loved ones, representing all four Atlantic provinces. Details
Friday, June 30, 2023 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
The Guild, 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$28.75
Ceilidh at the Irish Hall
PEI 150 Celebration. Island Songs: 1873-2023 The Irish Scots. Details
Friday, June 30, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Road, Charlottetown
$15
Simply Sondheim
A musical celebration of the late Broadway composer, Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim’s musical works have become an intrinsic part of the musical theatre canon and include productions such as Into The Woods, Company, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, and Merrily We Roll Along. This musical revue will feature Sondheim’s iconic compositions in an intimate cabaret setting. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 2:00 PM
On until July 15, 2023
The Guild, 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$28.00 – $33.75
Charlottetown Farmers Market
Buy it Fresh! Farmers bring their fruits, vegetables and plants cultured from the red PEI soil; rural bakeries offer fresh baked bread and pastries; meat vendors sell Island-raised product; fish vendors sell fresh fish and seafood; artisans display one-of-a-kind handmade works of art; and food vendors offer a wide variety of international and Canadian dishes, homemade desserts, preserves, and specialty products. This broad selection gives you a unique shopping experience where you buy directly from the producer. Details
Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Charlottetown Farmers Market, 100 Belvedere Avenue, Charlottetown
Festival in a Day: Stompin’ Tom Festival Series
Floyd Gaudet Acoustic: Floyd was born on a farm to a family of 12, where the sounds of fiddle, guitar and spoons were prevalent at kitchen parties; but it wasn’t until he joined the Military and living in barracks that he bought his first guitar. Almost 40 years later, the sounds of his young influence comes through in his music, from Stompin Tom to Stan Rogers, George Strait to CCR, Johnny Cash to Cat Stevens, his music connects with many, crossing generations and genres.
Kurk, Joey & Jamie Band: All awesome entertainers on their own but together they are phenomenal and can get any party rocking! Join us Canada day Afternoon Kitchen Party. Details
Kurk, Joey & Jamie Band | Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 3:00 PM
Floyd Gaudet Acoustic | Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 5:30 PM
Stompin’ Tom Centre, 14024 Rte 14, Skinners Pond
Canada Day combo ticket is available for $25
IV. More Things to Do
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. Details
Open: Wednesdays – Sundays
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
15 Best Hikes on Prince Edward Island
Visit attractions
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
For more outdoor activities to enjoy see our articles:
- 25 of the Best Outdoor Activities in Charlottetown
- 25 of the Best Outdoor Family Adventures on Prince Edward Island
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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- 15 Mother-Daughter Getaways in PEI
- 7 Spa Getaways in PEI
- 10 Girls’ Weekend Getaways to PEI
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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- 14 Places to Go Camping in Prince Edward Island
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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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