2020Canada Day In Halifax

Representative Image; No official fireworks in Halifax

Things to on Canada Day in and around Halifax

Celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday with fun events and activities.

Though many events and celebrations have moved online, there are still some in-person events you can take part in Halifax.

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Official Canada Day Celebrations

HFX Virtual Canada Day

Mayor Mike Savage and members of Regional Council are inviting residents to join in the first virtual Canada Day celebrations. Joining us from locations across the municipality is Juno Winner Joel Plaskett, Reeny Smith, Jah’Mila, Mo Kenney, Owen O Sound Lee, Pineo + Loeb, Verena Rizg Ben Caplan and Classified. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 7:00 PM

Online

Free

Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration

6-minute simultaneous drumming. Details

Wednesday, JULY 1, 2020 | 10:00 – 11:15 AM

Online

Free

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

Drive-Thru Take-Out Meal

This year to keep with our tradition Fultz House Museum will serve baked beans and brown bread as a drive-thru take-out meal. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Fultz House Museum, 33 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

The EPIC Canadian Living Flag

Introducing The EPIC Canadian Living Flag – Canada’s Running Flag! Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Location of your choice

By Donation

Canada Day at Fisherman’s Cove

Fisherman’s Cove feels that celebrating our Country’s birthday is very important especially during these trying times. We are planning a virtual Canada Day Celebration. The celebration would be in partnership with our local Radio Station Seaside FM radio station. Details

Wednesday, JULY 1, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Fisherman’s Cove, 4 Government Wharf Rd, Eastern Passage, NS

Free

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

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

Bedford Days Virtual

Join us for virtual events. While we can’t meet in person this year some of your favourite Bedford Days entertainers have created special online video presentations for you to enjoy on July 1. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

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 | 9:00 PM

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 | 4:00 PM

Online

Free