2025 Canada Day Long Weekend in Charlottetown – Fireworks, Celebrations & Events

Canada Day in Charlottetown: Fireworks, Weekend Festivals & Events

Credit: Tourism PEI

Celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday with fun events and activities. Here is a list of things to do during the Canada Day long weekend in Charlottetown.

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I. Official Canada Day Celebrations

Capital City Canada Day

There’s no better place to celebrate Canada Day than right here in the capital city! On July 1st at Victoria Park, we’ll have a full day of free, family-friendly activities, live music with headliners JUNO Award winner Joel Plaskett Emergency and Charlottetown indie rock band Two Hours Traffic, and spectacular fireworks at dusk. Details

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Fireworks | 10:00 PM

Victoria Park, Charlottetown

Canada Day Celebrations at Michael Thomas Waterfront Park

The town of Stratford invites you to Canada Day Celebrations on July 1st at Michael Thomas Waterfront Park. Canada Day cake as well as strawberries and ice cream will be served up at no charge. There will be a foam pit (but be sure to bring a towel with you), bouncy castles, face painting, and mini golf. Details

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Annual pancake breakfast at Stratford Town Centre (234 Shakespeare Drive) | 7:30 AM to 11 AM
Canada Day Youth Run at Fullerton’s Creek Conservation Park | 9:30 AM
Entertainment | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Michael Thomas Waterfront Park, Town of Stratford

Free
Please have cash on hand to support the Stratford Area Lions Club fundraising hot dog BBQ ($1 per hot dog), the Stratford Youth Centre Snack Shack fundraising canteen, and Indo-Canadian Food Truck vendors which are being organized with a pay for service setup.

Parking will be available at both CGI and former Southport Motel grounds, with additional parking for those able at the two schools on Glen Stewart Drive, as well as at Stratford Town Centre (less than 2km away).

Three Rivers Celebrates Canada Day

Join us in the beautiful village of Cardigan for our annual Canada Day celebrations! Parade, live entertainment, fireworks, and more!! Details

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Fireworks on the bridge | 9:30 AM

Cardigan Village Green, 338 Station Road, Cardigan

Free

II. Things to do on Canada Day

Victoria Park Kids of Steel Triathlon

What a great way to celebrate Canada Day! 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

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 7:30 AM

Victoria Park, Charlottetown

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

Tell Tale Harbour | June 14 – August 29; June 27 at 2:30 PM & 8 PM
Million Dollar Quartet | June 18 – August 30; June 28 at 2:30 PM & 8 PM; June 30 at 8 PM
The Creator’s Plan | June 30 – August 1; June 30 | 12:00 PM

Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown

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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 20 – September 14, 2025
June 27 – Irish Mythen
June 29 – Shane Pendergast Trio

Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River, PE

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After Hours Band

Get ready to rock with the After Hours Band! This powerhouse six-member PEI cover band—featuring seasoned pros from Haywire and Ninth Hour—brings together Kenny Vail, David Rashed, Dean MacKinnon, Ron Atkinson, Matt Anderson, and Will MacKinnon for an electrifying live experience. With a guitar- and keyboard-driven sound, they deliver a high-energy mix of 80s and 90s rock and pop hits from legends like Van Halen, Journey, Def Leppard, Loverboy, ZZ Top, and The Cult. Details

Friday, June 27, 2025 | 8:00 PM

Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St., Charlottetown

$40 + fees and taxes

Gordie Sampson

A brilliant writer, an innovative producer, a dynamic on-stage presence, and a mentor to emerging writers, Gordie’s musical genius and generosity are applauded by audiences and industry players alike. Details

Saturday, June 29, 2025 | 8:00 PM

Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St., Charlottetown

$50 + fees and taxes

Anne & Gilbert: The Musical

Experience Canada’s greatest love story in the critically acclaimed and widely loved musical Anne & Gilbert. Featuring a 20-member cast and orchestra, Anne & Gilbert has become a Canadian theatre sensation with the Toronto Star calling it “a marvel”and proclaiming “the joy of the experience makes this one a winner”. Details

May 20 to October 15, 2025
June 28 | 11:00 AM
July 1 | 1:00 PM

Florence Simmons Performance Hall, 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown

$53.76 – $111.88 + fees and taxes

Blink 182 Tribute w/ Blink 902

It’s the night before the holiday, so get ready for a party as blink-902 takes over the Trailside Music Hall for a standing-room only show on June 30th!

The band is kicking off the night by playing the 1999 classic Enema Of The State from front-to-back followed by a set of other favourites spanning the entire Blink 182 catalog. Lace up your Vans, grab the keys to your mom’s car, and expect a packed house as blink-902 kicks off the summer at the Trailside with a party! Details

Sunday, June 30, 2025 | 8:00 PM

Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St., Charlottetown

$25 – $35 + fees and taxes

Annie: The Musical

This family-friendly show will feature a talented cast from our musical theatre performance program, along with a fantastic group of local theatre workers from the island. We’re excited to showcase the hard work and creativity of everyone involved, and we can’t wait for you to experience this wonderful production. Stay tuned for more details about the show dates and ticket information! It’s going to be an amazing experience for audiences of all ages! Details

June 27 – 29, 2025
June 27 – 28 | 7:00 PM
June 29 | 2:00 PM

Florence Simmons Performance Hall, 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown

$53.76 – $111.88 + fees and taxes

PEI Photography Club 43rd Annual Show

The PEI Photography Club’s 43rd annual show will be held this year on June 27 and 28 in the Black Box Art Space upstairs at The Guild. Everyone is invited to attend a celebratory reception on Saturday, June 28 at 2 pm. The show will be open for viewing on June 27 and 28 and will then be available for viewing during shows held at the theatre until July 23. Details

June 27 – 28 and during shows until July 23, 2025
Celebratory Reception | June 28 | 2:00 PM

The Guild, 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown

Ceilidh with Chiasson Trio

Join us on Friday, June 27th, at the Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall in the Irish Cultural Centre for a Ceilidh featuring the Chaisson Trio: Louise Chaisson MacKinnon, Kevin Chaisson, and Sheila MacKenzie. Details

Friday, June 27, 2025 | 7:30 PM– 9:30 PM

Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Road, Charlottetown

$20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, with a portion supporting the society’s benevolent activities.

Benevolent Irish and Social: 200 Years of Service to Islanders

An exhibition of artifacts and documents tracing the activities of the Benevolent Irish Society of Prince Edward Island. Details

June 1 – September 30, 2025

Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown

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

Danny Drouin is a renowned singer-songwriter from Prince Edward Island, celebrated as a staple in the island’s vibrant music scene. With a reputation for exceptional versatility, Danny has made his mark with two solo albums.

Opening for Kurk, Joey & Jamie on Canada Day, Al Widmeyer is a very talented musician who toured with Stompin’ Tom for many years. He will be sharing songs and stories about his time with his good friend Stompin’ Tom Connors, the man and the legend!

Kurk, Joey & Jamie Band are incredible local entertainers that can get any party hopping. Join us for a great afternoon of music that will have you up out of your seat dancing! Details

Stompin’ Tom Centre, 14024 Rte 14, Skinners Pond

Daniel Drouin Band $15; Kurk, Joey & Jamie Band $17

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: Saturdays and Sundays until end of June

Rise & Climb Adventure Course, 85 Hilltop Drive, Cornwall

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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

Indoor Attractions in Charlottetown

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

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?

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.

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