2017 Canada Day In Calgary Area: Fireworks & Celebrations

Canada Day In Calgary Area 2017 - Canada 150 Celebrations

Photo Credit: Dawn Daniels

Canada Day Long Weekend (June 30 to July 2, 2017) in and around Calgary

Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with the biggest celebrations till date! From pancake breakfasts to great entertainment and spectacular fireworks, there are plenty to see & do!

Go on a day trip to neighbouring towns/cities and join in on Canada Day celebrations or EXPERIENCE the aqua marine waters of Lake Louise: head to Banff for the Canada Day Polar Bear Dip!

Canada Day celebrations, events & fireworks happening across Calgary Region:

Calgary; Airdrie; Banff; Beiseker; Black Diamond; Canmore; Chestermere; Cochrane; High River; Irricana; Okotoks; other events

Calgary

1. Calgary Canada Day Fireworks

Set against a breath-taking backdrop of Calgary’s skyline and the setting sun beyond the Canadian Rockies, the 2017 Canada Day Fireworks will hit the horizon with a bang.

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 11:10 pm – 11:40 pm

Centre Street Bridge, Calgary

You can enjoy the show from any of the viewing locations along the entire Bow River corridor including:

South Bow River pathway between third street S.W. and first street S.W.
Riverfront Avenue

McHugh Bluff Park
Tom Campbell’s Hill Park
Nose Hill Park
Max Bell Centre
Valleyview Park West Ridge at 26 St SE

See this link for road closures, parking ban and event details.

Street parking will be free on Canada Day.

2. Canada Day Celebrations @ Riverfront Avenue

Events include multicultural performances including Midnight Taiko Drumming, CalgarySpark Productions Bollywood Dance, Woezo African Dance; Cirque Nova Performers Radio Station activity, Throat singers, Canadian performers such as Tegan and Sara, Crystal Plamondon, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald and Juno award-winning artist Armond Duck Chief. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 11:40 PM

Highlights: 5:30 PM – 6 PM: Welcome from Mayor Nenshi, various government ministers and Treaty 7 representative
6:15 PM – 7 PM: Armond Duck Chief
7:20 PM – 8:20 PM: Crystal Plamondon
8:40 PM – 9:40 PM: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
10 PM – 11 PM: Tegan and Sara

Riverfront Avenue, Harry Hays Building, North Lawn
Between 1 Street and Macleod Trail

2. Canada Day Celebrations @ Prince’s Island Park

Enjoy Francophone entertainment, Aboriginal Showcase and Powwow, Learn more about our Canadian Armed Forces and Canada’s military history. Explore interactive displays at this exciting addition to Calgary’s Canada Day festivities.

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Highlights:
Noon – 4:30 PM: Powwow – Grand Entry, Intertribal & exhibition dances
4:30 – 4:45 PM: Powwow – Round Dance – open for all to participate!

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: James Thurgood plays fiddle by segments throughout the day

Prince’s Island Park, Calgary

3. Canada Day Eau Claire Market

Enjoy local entertainment, Artisan’s Market, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Free ice cream for the first 1,000 guests and much more! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary

Free

4. Stephen Avenue Canada Day

Join us in Downtown Calgary for a Canadian music experience featuring local artists performing for free right on the avenue. Details

Stephen Avenue (8th ave SW), Downtown Calgary

Free

5. Olympic Plaza Canada Day

Enjoy an amazing array of music, dance and storytelling for all the family at Olympic Plaza on Canada Day. Kicking off with an arts ensemble and integrating swing dancing, opera, DJs, ballet and a 1500+ strong guitar riff of Four Strong Winds, this location has something for everyone. Pledge your allegiance to Canada at the CIBC Canadian Oath, break some moves to Beatbox or simply sit back and enjoy watching our Chinook Country line dancers strut their stuff. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Olympic Plaza, 222 8 Avenue, Downtown Calgary

Free

6. Chinatown Canada Day Celebration

Join the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday and decades of Chinese contributions to this great country in Calgary’s Chinatown District. Enjoy cultural performances, family friendly activities or visit our stores and indulge your taste buds with culinary delights from Asia. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Highlights:
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Chinatown Canada 150 Parade
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Realzim eSociety – Kite Flying Festival

3 Avenue between Centre Street and 1 Street, Calgary
Parade Starts at Sien Lok Park and ends at 2nd Ave SW
Kite Flying Festival at Sien Lok Park

Free

7. East Village Street Fair

The East Village Street Fair will be alive with music, food and activities for all ages on Canada’s special birthday. Be sure to stop by our hot and happening pop-up shipping container hub. Join us as we celebrate Canada 150 with our 12 diverse retailers and live music curated by the National Music Centre. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Various locations in East Village, Calgary

Free

8. Canada Day at Calgary’s Central Library

As a place where the nation’s stories are discovered, shared and celebrated, the Calgary Public Library invites everyone to drop by the Central Library for family-friendly activities, including: campfire stories and songs (English, French, Indigenous); 150 acts of reconciliation; selfie station; arts and craft activities including colouring stations, storywall, and animal tracks adventure; Lego construction pit; giant chess tournament. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Calgary Public Library, 616 Macleod Tr SE, Calgary

Free

9. Confederation Park Canada Day

Come on out and enjoy a free pancake breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides, main stage musical entertainment, a new natural play space and the opening of a 1967 time capsule. There will be lots of family friendly activities to enjoy. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Confederation Park, 905 30 Avenue

Free

10. Fort Calgary Canada Day

Beginning with our free pancake breakfast in the morning, this is a day of celebration and riotous fun. Family-friendly activities go all day long and could include: live local music, traditional Indigenous games and stories, the NWMP Commemorative Association patrol camp, a food truck caravan, powwow dance workshops, plus the City of Calgary’s ‘living flag’ event. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Highlights:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Pancake breakfast
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Lion dance (with the Jing Wo Cultural Association)
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM: Living Flag activity (with City of Calgary/Enmax)

Fort Calgary, 750 – 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
NO PARKING ON CANADA DAY

Free

See Map below Courtesy City of Calgary

11. Hope 150

Come hear Calgary bands New Law & Anchored, comedian Matt Falk, Jean Luc from The Kry, and Christian rappers, Fresh I.E. & Manafest. Featuring Fantastic Canadian Music and Stories of Christian Hope, Western Gospel Music, Ben Crane, The Hunter Brothers, Potter’s Clay Quartet, Phil Callaway Details

Friday, June 30, 2017 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 8:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Stampede Breakfast | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Shaw Millennium Park 1220, 9th Ave SW Calgary

Free

12. BassBus Canada 150 Celebration

MarketSpot YYC & BassBus are proud to celebrate our most beloved country together with another bumping block party. BassBus is back for the fourth year in a row celebrating Canada Day in Eau Claire.This year we are especially proud to be bringing in none other than The Gaff! We have a ton of super star local DJs on the BassBus stage starting at noon, and the party doesn’t stop till 11PM. As always, this event is open to everyone, and completely free. We love it when the whole community can come together and show some of that ol’ civic pride! Details

Saturday, July 1 | 12 PM – 11 PM

Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary

Free

13. Canada Day at the Market

Join us for some patriotic fun on Saturday, July 1st that gives back to the community we love so much. In partnership with Big T’s Smokehouse, we’ll be hosting a beer garden in support of the Calgary Food Bank. You’re invited to enjoy beer from Trolley 5, Common Crown, Half Hitch, and the much-loved (and gluten-free!) Meadjito from Fallentimber! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Calgary Farmers’ Market, 510-77th Ave SE

Free

14. Canada Day Celebrations By Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamā’at

This Canada Day, celebrate Canada’s multicultural spirit at Celebrate Canada, hosted by Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamā’at (AMJ). This year’s celebrations will include flag hoisting, a children’s performance of our national anthem, free BBQ and refreshments, family activities and games, visits by Calgary emergency services, booths hosted by many community organizations and guided tours of Baitun Nur, one the largest mosques in Canada. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Prairie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Boulevard NE, Calgary

Free

15. Calaway Park Canada Day

Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with us! The first 1000 Guests will receive a Canadian birthday cupcake. Surprise giveaways all day long! Come celebrate Canada with us! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Calaway Park, 245033 Range Rd. 33, Calgary,

General admission

16. Heritage Park Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day in Calgary the old fashioned way with your friends and family at Heritage Park! July 1, known as Dominion Day before 1982, commemorates the formation of Canada in 1867. Join us for a day packed full of fun for all – including a free pancake breakfast for the first 2,017 Canada Day guests with paid admission in the gates at before 10:30am! . Be the first to visit Heritage Park’s brand new exhibit and performance, A Journey of A Lifetime, Presented by BMO Financial Group. Details

Saturay, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary

General Admission.

17. Canada Day at Studio Bell

On Canada Day, celebrate at Studio Bell with live music that takes you across Canada, interactive exhibitions, and some surprises! Events include Live music all day, including soul, hip hop, gypsy jazz and bluegrass pop-up sets, Instrument interactives and NMC Educators throughout the building to help you rock out, Massive, building-wide jam session, Bell Virtual Reality Experience. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 |10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Kimball Theatre Organ performances | 10:40 AM, 11:40 AM, 1:40 AM and 2:40 AM

Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary

Free

18. King Eddy Canada Day Party

Come down to the historic King Eddy for a Canada Day party! Enjoy suds, and live music all day. Performers include Stephen Fletcher, Beaver Squadron, Amy Bishop, The Flat Whites, The Torchettes, Dragon Fli Empire Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 |12:00 PM – 06:00 PM

King Edward Hotel, 438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary

No cover, space is limited! Cash bar only.

19. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Canada 150 Celebration

Join us at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame for Canada’s 150th Anniversary! Be inspired by Canada’s greatest sport heroes and test your skills on 50 hands-on interactive exhibits. Family crafts, activities, and three special film screenings will take place throughout the day! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 |10AM – 5PM

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, 169 Canada Olympic Road SW
Calgary

2 for 1 admission

20. Canada Day at Lougheed House

At 10:30am our head gardener Marie Gattinger will give a tour of our gardens, followed by a gardening-focused Q&A session in our Drawing Room. Marie will discuss her extensive experience with organic gardening, selecting and caring for historical plants, as well as the recent changes in Calgary’s growing zones and the opportunities this has created. From noon-2pm we will be renting (if you have a valid photo i.d.) outdoor lawn games such as croquet, bocce ball and badminton.. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 |10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Lougheed House, 707 – 13 Avenue SW
Calgary

Regular Admission

21. Century Downs Racetrack and Casino

Join us for the ultimate Canada Day at the racetrack! Enjoy live performances from Scenic Route to Alaska and Crystal McGrath, and fireworks! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 05:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Fireworks: 10:45 PM

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
260 Century Downs Drive

FREE

22. Canada Day Concert at the Meadows

Celebrate Canada Day with Spruce Meadows and the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra for a free Canada Day Concert in the park at 7pm! But that’s not all, Canada Day will be filled with sport and family fun activities throughout the day at the ‘Pan American’ tournament – all with our compliments. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 7 PM – 9 PM

Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary

Free

23. Genesis Centre Canada Day

Join Genesis Centre’s biggest event of the year. To honour Canada’s sesquicentennial birthday, the Genesis Centre is hosting a festival in its outdoor space. The Canada Day 150 Celebration will feature a variety of cultural performances, food and beverages, pavilion style tents for attendees to learn about different cultural groups and associations, as well as several activities and opportunities for fun. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 |12:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE, Calgary

Free

24. Canada Day Outdoor Carnival

A free, fun-filled afternoon for families with great activities for adults and kids including huge inflatable bouncers, face painting, a petting zoo, carnival games, Story Land with your favourite characters, toddler play area and more! Details

Sunday, July 01, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Springs Church Calgary – 924 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary

25. Art of Our Times / Lunch Tour

Held over the lunch hour, this monthly series invites Calgarians working in the downtown core to enjoy their lunch while they listen to an intriguing talk tied to our ongoing exhibitions. Details

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 | 12-1PM

Contemporary Calgary
117 8 Avenue SW, Calgary

Free

26. Shakespeare by the Bow

Starring a cast of emerging theatre talent, their annual outdoor production is a magnificent way to spend a summer’s evening. Grab a blanket, a picnic, and take in one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays in one of Calgary’s favourite places. Play: As You Like It Details

June 21 to August 21, 2017
Friday, June 30 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 1 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 2 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Prince’s Island Park

PWYC, suggested $20

27. Spruce Meadows Pan American

The ‘Pan American’ CSI 5 outdoor tournament will feature riders from throughout North America.. Details

June 27 – July 2, 2017

Spruce Meadows, Calgary

Free

28. Heroes Behind the Heroes

Bring the whole family and spend your Canada Day with Spruce Meadows for our Annual Run Series! Heroes behind the Heroes, is our first chip timed race of the Run Series! Offering a thrilling 5km chip timed obstacle course or, for the more competitive runners, a 10km timed race.

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 09:00 AM

Spruce Meadows, Calgary

29. Canada Day Cemetery tour

Spend Canada Day afternoon in Union Cemetery to share stories about a part of Canada’s unique history and the Calgarian behind it. Details

July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Meet at Galloway House inside the Union Cemetery gate at Spiller Rd. & Cemetery Rd. S.E.

Free

30. Calgary Stampeders

The Stamps invite you to OUR HOUSE as we kick off the 2017 home season at McMahon Stadium with a highly anticipated 104th Grey Cup rematch against the Ottawa RedBlacks. Plus, join us in celebrating Canada’s momentous 150th birthday in the lead up to the Canada Day weekend! Details

Thursday, June 29, 2017 | Kickoff at 7:00PM

McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary

$35.50 to $120

31. Scottish Bedtime Stories

Direct from Edinburgh, Scotland!
Big as a bear and subtle as a kilt full of badgers, we invite you to join us in celebrating the release of his new CD “Scottish Bedtime Stories”, a late night show not for the faint of heart.
Loud, brash and crashing through Edinburgh as a Storyteller for years, we are excited to welcome Calum Lykan to Calgary for a night of Scottish Bedtime Stories. Details

Friday, June 30, 2017
Doors open at 10:15PM

Loose Moose Theatre
1235 26th Avenue SE, Calgary

$20

32. OtaFest

Otafest is an annual conference for anime enthusiasts. We act as a creative outlet for fans, an occasion where they can show their passion and appreciation of the hobby. We are an event where fans can show off the costumes they have made, the music videos they have created, and the art they have painted and drawn. Otafest is a forum for discussion and education. Other events include marketplace, Japanese art and cultural activities and more! Details

June 30 – July 2, 2017

Telus Convention Centre, 120 9 Ave SE, Calgary

$10 – $35
Under 5 – Free

33. RedBall Calgary

For one week only, an internationally travelled art piece is coming to Calgary. The RedBall Project is the world’s longest-running street art work. It has been to over 25 cities worldwide and it adopts each city as its canvas. The stunning scenery of Calgary is providing a backdrop for the piece in various locations over seven days, culminating at Olympic Plaza on July 1. Details

Free

34. Western Canada Gaelic Games Tournament

The Calgary Chieftains are proud to be this year’s hosts for the Western Canada Gaelic Games Tournament. This will be a rare opportunity to witness the exciting Gaelic sports of men’s and ladies Gaelic Football, Hurling and Camogie in Calgary. We will have a display of the best Western Canada has to offer in adult, kids and veteran’s Gaelic games with teams travelling from Edmonton, Vancouver and Regina to name a few. Details

July 1 & 2, 2017

Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club
4343 – 18th Street NE, Calgary

Free

35. Learn to Fish Junior Clinics

Discover the lure of fishing together as a family! Learn the tips and tools you need to fish in Alberta through this hands-on clinic designed for ages 4-6 and a guardian. The best part? No fishing equipment or fishing licences required to participate – we’ll supply it all! Details

Sundays in July | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Bow Habitat Station
1440 – 17A Street SE, Calgary

$12 + taxes per person

36. Calgary EidFest 2017

Come and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with your family and friends!

Entertainment includes BBQ, bouncy castles, sumo suits, bubble soccer, pony rides, petting zoo, Inshaad and much much more! Details

Sunday, July 2, 2017 | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Edworthy Park – NW side, 5050 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary

$12 to $15

37.Nightlife Events

Richie Hawtin on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 | 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM @ The Hifi Club – 219 10th Avenue SW, Calgary

DJ Sonidef on Thursday, June 29, 2017 | 08:00 PM – 11 PM @ Hexagon Board Game Cafe, 1140 Kensington Rd NW #200, Calgary

June 30, 2017

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre – Murder if You Will @ Fort Calgary
Zeds Dead! with Keys N Krates, Mija, B2B, Anna Lunoe, GG Magree, Blu J, Smalltown DJ’s and Guests @ Grey Eagle Event Centre
Rich Chigga @ Marquee Beer Market & Stage

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Cinderella’s Tom Keifer @ Deerfoot Inn & Casino
Kid Ink @ Marquee Beer Market & Stage
Falcons @ Hifi Club

Canada Day Airdrie

1. Airdrie Canada Day Fireworks

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:45 PM

Chinook Winds Park, Airdrie

2. Canada Day Parade

Come and enjoy the great floats and entertainment at the Canada Day Parade, show your pride. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Main Street Airdrie.

Free

3. Canada Day Celebrations Airdrie

Family Fun Carnival includes a special performances. We’ll also have live bands and family entertainment, some of the Calgary region’s best food trucks, magicians, henna, face painting and a small market! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 03:00 PM – 10:45 PM

Chinook Winds Park, Airdrie

Free

4. Airdrie Pro Rodeo

51st anniversary of the rodeo! Airdrie Pro Rodeo is part of the Wrangler Canadian Rodeo Tour, a high profile, high excitement, talent-driven tour.Details

June 28 – July 2, 2017

Rodeo grounds (6.5 km west of Airdrie on Hwy 567).

Ages 7-17: $15, Under 6: Free
Ages 18-64: $20
Ages 65+: $15

Canada Day Banff

Banff Canada Day Fireworks

Saturday July 1, 2017 | 11:00 PM

Best views from Central Park, Banff

2. Banff Canada Day Celebrations

Fantastic family-friendly events run throughout the day, including ther famous parade down Banff Avenue. From bands to balloon animals to birthday cake, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Parade: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM: Elk Run & Riot, Performance by Midnight Taiko, The Steadies

Central park, High School Field, and other locations around Banff Town
Parade: Banff Avenue, from Fox Street to Buffalo Street
Banff Avenue will be closed from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. from Fox Street to Buffalo Street

Free

3. Lake Louise Canada Day Celebrations

Join for flag raising ceremony and polar bear dip. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017
Flag Raising Ceremony: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Polar Bear Dip: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Lake Louise, Banff National Park

Free

Canada Day Black Diamond

1. Black Diamond Canada Day Fireworks & Celebrations

Celebrations are part of Diamonds in the Rough Family Music Festival. Includes Canada Day ceremony, carnival & more!

Saturday, July 1, 2017
Fireworks at dusk – 3rd St NE, north of Tim Hortons

Oilfields Regional Arena, 611 3 Street SW
Black Diamond

Free

2. Diamonds in the Rough Family Music Festival

Two days of fun ,family, music- showcasing musicians & songwriters and so much more!Come celebrate Canada’s birthday and take in this incredible two day music festival. Over 50 artists will be performing. Details

July 1 – 2, 2017

611 3rd Street SW
Black Diamond

Free

Chestermere

1. Chestermere Canada Day Fireworks

Enjoy spectacular fireworks!

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:30 PM / dusk

North side of the Lake, Chestermere

2. Chestermere Canada Day Celebrations

Join us for a fun filled family celebration! Events start with a pancake breakfast at 9am. Events include Live entertainment, bunny races, wagon rides, dancing & more! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM

John Peake Park, 100 John Morris Way, Chestermere

Free.

Canada Day Canmore

1. Canada Day Fireworks Canmore

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:30 PM

Millennium Park, 1st Street and 5th Avenue, Canmore

2. Canmore Canada Day Parade

Details

Saturday July 1, 2017 | 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

The Parade begins at the corner of Fairholme Drive and 15th Street. It continues down Fairholme Drive, turns onto Main Street and finishes at the corner of Railway Ave and Main St.

Free

3. Canmore Canada Day Celebrations

Celebrate Canada’s birthday amidst the beautiful mountains of Canmore! Enjoy an afternoon of Fun, Food and Music for the whole family and celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday! Shaw Kids Zone including bouncy castles, face painting, balloons, beat the bucket, petting zoo, circus arts workshop, water splash zone, ACFA craft area and lots more. Entertainers include The Fates, The Wardens, Sullivan, Eckerle, March, Mills, Abbey Rodeo and Seth Anderson. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 8:30 AM – 09:30 PM

Centennial Park, Canmore

Free

4. Mountain Made Canada Day Market

Over 25 vendors with a variety of goods, including pottery, jewelry, books, clothing, art, treats & more! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM

Civic Centre Plaza, 902 7th Avenue, Canmore

Free

5. Canada Day Family Fun Run and Walk

28th Annual Canada Day Family Fun Run and Walk. 10 km, 5 km, 3 km and Kids’ Obstacle Course!

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Centennial Park, 5th Ave & 5th St., Canmore

Canada Day Cochrane

1. Cochrane Canada Day

Show your Canadian pride, dress in red and white and bring your family to the Canada Day festivities in Cochrane to commemorate Canada’s 150th Anniversary. Special features include: the unveiling of the Canada 150 Mosaic, live musical entertainment and outdoor festival at Mitford Park, local talent, face painting, fireworks and more! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast, followed by the flag raising, singing of our national anthem and birthday cake. @ Royal Canadian Legion, 114 5th Avenue West from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Mitford Park, 201 West Rock Road, Cochrane

Free

2. Sangha: A Festival of Medicine

Within Sangha: A Festival of Medicine we wish to create the opportunity to bring people together. We have carefully selected amazing presenters, artistic performers, a Sangha Market, and musicians to help you connect with a deeper sense of self and community. The days are filled with workshops, presentations and ceremonies for you to choose from. The evenings are filled with music, dance and art performances, and opportunities to dance under the stars. Details

Friday June 30th noon-July 2nd, 2017 | 4:00 PM

Camp Jubilee
Range Rd 42, Cochrane

$170-$225

Canada Day High River

1. High River Canada Day Fireworks

Enjoy spectacular fireworks!

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:30 PM/Dusk

George Lane Park, High River – over Emerson Lake

2. Canada Day Celebrations

Enjoy family fun activities, dancing, live entertainment & more! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM

George Lane Memorial Park, High River

Free

3. High River’s Canada Day Half Marathon

Major fund raiser for the Foothills Advocacy In Motion Society, who supports adults with developmental disabilities in the rural communities of High River, Okotoks and Strathmore, Alberta.

Events include Half Marathon (21.1 km) Run, 10 km Run, 5 km Run / Walk Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 07:00 AM

George Lane Park, Mcleod Trail SW & 5 Ave SW, High River

Canada Day Irricana

1. Irricana Canada Day Fireworks

Enjoy spectacular fireworks!

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:30 PM/Dusk

Founders Park, 300 1st Street, Irricana

2. Canada Day Celebrations

Enjoy family fun activities, kite flying, egg races, chilli cook-off, jam sessions, live entertainment & more! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 11:00 AM – Dusk

Multiple Venues – Main Street, Splash Park, Cemetery Road & Henricks Dr, Irricana

Free & ticketed activities

Okotoks

1. Okotoks Canada Day Fireworks

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:30/10:45 PM

View from Riverside Park / Heritage Pathway Fireworks

2. Canada Day Celebration

The weekend starts Friday at the Olde Towne Plaza with a free outdoor concert. Saturday, join us at 10am for the unveiling of “Salute to our Veterans” on Veterans Way. Then pop over to the Rec Centre for food, music, and activities. On Sunday morning, enjoy a free pancake breakfast at Ethel Tucker Park and try your hand at a few Canada-themed games. Details

June 30 to July 2, 2017

Various Venues, Okotoks

Free

3. Okotoks Dawgs

Details

vs. Lethbridge Bulls on Friday, June 30, 2017 | 07:05 PM
vs Swift Current 57’s on Saturday July 01, 2017 | 7:05 PM
vs Swift Current 57’s on Sunday Jul 02, 2017 | 02:05 PM

Seaman Stadium, 2111 N Railway St, Okotoks

$7.00 – $15.00 (canada Day: $20)

4. The Princess and the Pea!

Goodger-Pink Family Theatre Proudly Presents: THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA! Come Join Us For Some Fabulous Family Fun In The Sun With This Hilarious, Outdoor, All Ages Theatre Event! Details

June 22 – July 2, 2017

Drake Landing Park, 45 Drake Landing Drive, Okotoks

PWYC

Other Events & Activities

1. 112th Running of the Millarville Races

Bring your family, come out to the Canada Day Millarville Races and enjoy an entertaining day. This century long tradition is filled with activities including Millarville Musical Ride, Ladies Sidesaddle Race, A smaller version of the Millarville Farmers’ Market, Foot Races, Sack Races, Petting Zoo, Mechanical Bull and lots, lots more! Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 12:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Millarville Derby: 12:00 PM

Millarville Race Track, 306097 192 Street, Millarville

Admission (12+): $10.00
Derby: $75.00

2. Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Canada Day

Come celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with cake, a flag-raising ceremony and family fun day. Step back in time for an old-fashioned country celebration. Details

Saturday July 1, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, 95 km South of Calgary

Free

3. Turner Valley Triathlon

Swim, bike & Run & Kids of Steel. Details

Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 07:00 AM

Flare and Derrick Community Centre, 131 Main St NW, Turner Valley

Spectator: Free

112th Running of Millarville Races

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