Calgary
Credit: City of Calgary
Canada Day Long Weekend (June 29 to July 2, 2018) in and around Calgary
Celebrate Canada’s 151st birthday with spectacular fireworks, fun festivals and Canada Day parties taking place in and around Calgary!
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 2018 Canada Day Fireworks will hit the horizon with a bang.
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 11:00 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
Tom Campbell’s Hill Park
Nose Hill Park
Max Bell Centre
Valleyview Park West Ridge at 26 St. S.E.
See this link for road closures, and parking ban
Street parking will be free on Canada Day.
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Canada Day Celebrations @ Riverfront Avenue
The City of Calgary presents an evening of entertainment kicking off with a family fun activity called ‘One City, One Voice’, a three-part harmony amateur choir performance open to all citizens. This will be led and performed by some well-known artists, stay tuned for further details. The feature concert performances will start with Shred Kelly followed by Alex Cuba and headlined by Corb Lund. The cap off the festivities there will be a 15 minute fireworks show off the Centre Street Bridge to iconic, award winning Canadian music.
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 6:30 – 11:00 PM
Alex Cuba | 9 – 9:45 PM
Corb Lund | 10 PM– 11 PM
Fireworks | 11:00 PM – 11:20 PM
Riverfront Avenue, Harry Hays Building, North Lawn
Between 1 Street and Macleod Trail
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.
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Traditional Powwow Grand Entry | 01:00 PM
Canada Day Eau Claire Market
Enjoy local entertainment, Artisan’s Market, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, free ice cream (while supplies last), and much more! Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
Free
Stephen Avenue Canada Day
Join us in Downtown Calgary for a Canadian music experience featuring local artists performing for free right on the avenue. Bring along your family and friends to join us with a fun filled day of art, music and entertainment. Come, meet, see and support the work of talented artists from the different non for profit organizations and other local artists across the city during the artwalk. Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Lineup:
– 11 AM – 11:55 AM . — The Rondel Roberts Band
– 12:15 AM – 1:10 AM — Magik Spells
– 1:30 AM – 2:25 AM — High Love
– 2:45 AM – 3:40 AM — Randi Boulton
– 4 AM – 4:55 AM — Randy Woods Band
Stephen Avenue (8th ave SW), Downtown Calgary
Free
Chinatown Canada Day Celebration
A weekend of festivities to educate kids, and to commemorate the hardships that Chinese Pioneers endured during the creation of the Canadian Pacific Rail for Sien Lok Society’s 50th Anniversary. Details
June 30 to July 1, 2018
China Town & Sien Lok Park, Riverfront Avenue and 1 Street SW
Free
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. Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Various locations in East Village, Calgary
Free
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 on Canada Day. We have lots of family-friendly activities planned including storytimes, a Canada-themed selfie station, arts and crafts activities, a scavenger hunt and giant chess and jenga games. Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Calgary Public Library, 616 Macleod Tr SE, Calgary
Free
Canada Day Military Showcase
Enjoy military displays and educational activities for all the family. Adults and kids alike can interact with the engineering displays, learn more about Canada’s military history, touch and explore military equipment and meet Canadian Armed Forces members. Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Riverfront Avenue, Calgary
Free
Fort Calgary Canada Day
Spend Canada Day on Fort Calgary’s 40+ acres of breathtaking riverfront grounds. Enjoy a smorgasbord of family friendly activities, including: free Fort Calgary scones for the first 1000 guests, live music, kid’s crafts, circus performers, theatre games, a Fort Calgary artifact tent, the 3rd Annual Bow River Paddling Race, and so much more! Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Highlights:
10 AM– 1 PM | Bow River Paddling Race
Fort Calgary, 750 – 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
Free outdoor/indoor admission
Canada Day Block Party
MarketSpot YYC & BassBus are proud to celebrate our most beloved country together with another bumping block party. Bassbus Live music stage ft Justin Martin
Beer Garden by Wildrose and Garage Sports Bar
Marketspot YYC Vendor’s Market
Free Kids Activities 2-9pm (visit our website for schedule of events!)
Food Trucks! Details
Sunday, July 1 | 12 PM – 11 PM
Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary
Free
Canada Day at the Market
TBA! Details
TBA
Calgary Farmers’ Market, 510-77th Ave SE
Free
Canada Day Celebrations By Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamā’at
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 9:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Prairie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Boulevard NE, Calgary
Free
Calaway Park Canada Day
Come celebrate Canada with us! Surprise giveaways all day long!
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Calaway Park, 245033 Range Rd. 33, Calgary,
General admission
Heritage Park Canada Day
There’s no better place to celebrate Canada’s 151st birthday than Heritage Park Historical Village. You’ll enjoy a day packed full of Canadian history and fun – including a FREE pancake breakfast for the first 2,018 guests with paid admission in the park before 10:30am!Step into a moving postcard from 1910 as you cheer on the antique vehicles, wagons, townsfolk and so much more during our Dominion Day parade.Four tiny horses, two mini wagons, one HUGE spectacle! Grab a seat in our rodeo grounds for fast-dash fun as drivers race to the finish line before your eyes.
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
General Admission./first 2,018 guests with paid admission in the park before 10:30am!
Canada Day at Studio Bell
Celebrate Canada’s birthday – and Studio Bell’s second anniversary – on July 1. Families can enjoy interactive activities and take pride in Canada’s music story through exhibitions and live music across multiple stages including the historic King Eddy. And best of all, admission is free thanks to the support of Bell. Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 |10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
Free
King Eddy Canada Day Party
Throw on those Canadian tuxedos and lumberjack plaid ensembles and join us for suds, pub grub and live music at the historic King Eddy from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is a $10 cover charge on Canada Day at the King Eddy and space is limited. Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 |11:00 AM – 06:00 PM
King Edward Hotel, 438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
$10
Canada Day Concert at the Meadows
Come celebrate Canada’s Birthday with Spruce Meadows and the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra for a free outdoor CANADA DAY CONCERT in the park at 5pm – all with our compliments! Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 8 AM – 7 PM
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
Free
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
Saturday, June 30, 2018 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Springs Church Calgary – 924 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
$5
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. The Two Gentlemen of VeronaDetails
June 29 – August 19, 2018
on Canada Day – 07:00 PM only
Prince’s Island Park
PWYC, suggested $20
Spruce Meadows Pan American
The ‘Pan American’ CSI 5 outdoor tournament will feature riders from throughout North America.. Details
June 26 – July 1, 2018
Spruce Meadows, Calgary
Free
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, 2018 | 2 PM- 3:30 PM
Meet at Galloway House inside the Union Cemetery gate at Spiller Rd. & Cemetery Rd. S.E.
Free
Calgary Stampeders
vs. Ottawa REDBLACKS !It’s a special edition of Thursday Night Football, presented by TELUS! Come down to McMahon Stadium to watch the Stamps take on the RedBlacks. Join us as we celebrate the unique game of Canadian football in the lead-up to Canada Day weekend.
Thursday, June 28, 2018 | 7:00 PM
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
$36.5 – $123.5
Full Moon Bike Ride
Full Moon Rides are focused on casual paced, fun adventures along our city’s lovely pathway and parks network. Details
Friday, June 29 | 07:30 PM
Reworks Upcycle Shop
1325 1 Street SE, Calgary
Free
POETROLOGY
POETROLOGY brings poets and creators together to produce an unforgettable experience that will include many dimensions of poetry: Sound, Music, Visual Poetic Play & Poetry Hacking!! Details
June 29 & 30, 2018
Memorial Park Library, 1221 2 St SW
Free
Calgary Tower Block Party
Join us on June 30th as we celebrate fifty years as Calgary’s iconic landmark. We’ll be hosting a 60s themed block party, complete with FREE ice cream from Foothills Creamery, music by BassBus, food trucks, face painting and much more! Details
June 30th, 2018 | 11 AM – 4 PM
101 9 Ave SW (at the base of the Tower)
Free
Sunalta Summer Soko
There will be a VAST ARRAY of hand-picked food, drink, art, fashion and gift vendors. So, come shop for QUALITY ALBERTA-MADE GOODS! Enjoy tunes by Dj Butta and music by various artists. Details
Saturday, June 30th, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1627 10 Ave SW, Calgary
Free
Family Fishing Clinic
This 2-hour clinic teaches the basics of fishing through hands-on activities in the classroom before fishing outside at the Trout Pond. Learn about best-practices, fishing regulations, fish identification and proper release techniques! Details
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bow Habitat Station
1440 – 17A Street SE, Calgary
$20
Spirit Wind! Calgary Organ Festival
Come join us as we celebrate the pipe organ and the people who play them and love them. The pipe organ is an instrument that comes from our distant past and yet remains a compelling idea as a musical instrument, a work of art and a magical machine. Since it was first conceived, it has made use of the leading technologies of the time. Details
July 2nd – 5th, 2018
Various Venues, Calgary
$20 & up
Nightlife Events
- Vance Joy on Thursday, June 28, 2018 | 7:00 PM @ Scotiabank Saddledome
- Mo Kenney on Thursday, June 28, 2018 | 8:00 PM @ Commonwealth Bar & Stage
- Notas de 4 on Friday June 29th, 2018 6:00PM – 11:00PM @ Junction – Food . Stage . Bar
- Deadbeats 2018 on Saturday, June 30, 2018 | 8:00 PM @ Grey Eagle Event Centre
- Hotel California on Saturday, June 30, 2018 | 9:00 PM @ Deerfoot Inn & Casino
- John Butler Trio+ on Saturday, June 30, 2018 | 7:00 PM @ MacEwan Hall
Canada Day Airdrie
Airdrie Canada Day Fireworks
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 10:45 PM
Chinook Winds Park, Airdrie
Canada Day Parade
Come and enjoy the great floats and entertainment at the Canada Day Parade, show your pride. Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Main Street Airdrie.
Free
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
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 03:00 PM – 10:45 PM
Main St, Airdrie
Free
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, 2018
Rodeo grounds (6.5 km west of Airdrie on Hwy 567).
Ages 11-17: $15, Under 10: Free
Ages 18-64: $20
Ages 65+: $15
Canada Day Banff
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
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Parade: 1:30 AM-12:30 PM
Central park, High School Field, and other locations around Banff Town
Parade: Banff Avenue, from Fox Street to Buffalo Street
Free
Lake Louise Canada Day Celebrations
Join for flag raising ceremony and polar bear dip. Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Flag Raising Ceremony: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Polar Bear Dip: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Lake Louise, Banff National Park
Free
Concerts
George Lewis on Friday, June 29, 2018 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM @ Rolston Recital Hall
The Deep Dark Woods, Barney Bentall, Good For Grapes, Elk Run & Riot, and more. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 | 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM @ Shaw Amphitheatre
Canada Day Black Diamond
DiamondMusicFest
Slow down and get down at the 2018 Diamond Music Fest and Canada Day Celebrations! There will be family friendly entertainment, music, a Slip & Slide Hockey Tournament, beer tent, food trucks, market vendors, Calgary Derby Girls and more! Details
June 30 to July 1, 2018
611 3rd Street SW
Black Diamond
Free with suggested donation
Chestermere
Chestermere Canada Day Fireworks
Enjoy spectacular fireworks!
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 10:30 PM / dusk
North side of the Lake, Chestermere
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
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 09:00 AM – Midnight
John Peake Park, 100 John Morris Way, Chestermere
Free.
Canada Day Canmore
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Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 10:30 PM
Millennium Park, 1st Street and 5th Avenue, Canmore
Canmore Canada Day Parade
Sunday July 1, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
The Parade begins Parade starts at the corner of 15th Street and Fairholme Drive. It continues down Fairholme Drive, turns onto Main Street and finishes at the corner of Railway Ave and Main St.
Free
Canmore Canada Day Celebrations
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 8:30 AM – 09:30 PM
Centennial Park, Canmore
Free
Mountain Made Canada Day Market
Over 25 vendors with a variety of goods, including pottery, jewelry, books, clothing, art, treats & more! Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Civic Centre Plaza, 902 7th Avenue, Canmore
Free
Canada Day Family Fun Run and Walk
29th Annual Canada Day Family Fun Run and Walk. 10 km, 5 km, 3 km and Kids’ Obstacle Course!
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Centennial Park, 5th Ave & 5th St., Canmore
Canada Day Cochrane
Cochrane Canada Day Fireworks
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 11:00 PM
Mitford Park, 201 West Rock Road, Cochrane
Free
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 151s Anniversary. Special features include: , live musical entertainment and outdoor festival at Mitford Park, local talent, face painting, fireworks and more! Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Mitford Park, 201 West Rock Road, Cochrane
Free
Canada Day High River
High River Canada Day Fireworks
Enjoy spectacular fireworks!
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 11:00 PM/Dusk
over Emerson Lake, located next to École Joe Clark School (1208 9 Avenue S.E.)
Canada Day Celebrations
Enjoy family fun activities, dancing, live entertainment & more! Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM
George Lane Memorial Park, High River
Free
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.
Saturday, July 1, 2018 | 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!
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 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
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 3:00 PM – Dusk
Multiple Venues – Main Street, Splash Park, Cemetery Road & Henricks Dr, Irricana
Free & ticketed activities
Okotoks
1. Okotoks Canada Day Fireworks
TBA
View from Riverside Park / Heritage Pathway Fireworks
2. Canada Day Celebration
TBA Details
June 30 to July 1, 2018
Various Venues, Okotoks
Free
Okotoks Dawgs
vs Regina Red Sox on Sunday July 01, 2018 | 7:05 PM
vs Regina Red Sox on Monday Jul 02, 2018 | 07:05 PM
Seaman Stadium, 2111 N Railway St, Okotoks
$18.50
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
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Millarville Race Track, 306097 192 Street, Millarville
Admission (12+): $10.00
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Canada Day
Come celebrate Canada’s birthday with cake, flag-raising and a day of family fun. Step back in time and enjoy an old-fashioned country celebration including live entertainment on the Calgary Stampede mobile stage. Details
Sunday July 1, 2018 | 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, 95 km South of Calgary
Free
Turner Valley Triathlon
Swim, bike & Run & Kids of Steel. Details
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 07:00 AM
Flare and Derrick Community Centre, 131 Main St NW, Turner Valley
Spectator: Free
112th Running of Millarville Races
Hey,
I must say, Apart from celebrating Canad day at home, going to events is the great way to celebrate this special day.