Calgary 
Credit: City of Calgary (Representative Image; No official fireworks in the city of Calgary)
Celebrate Canada’s 154th birthday with fireworks, fun events, and activities.
Canada Day celebrations, events & fireworks happening across Calgary Region.
Contents:
Canada Day Long Weekend in
- Calgary
- Airdrie
- Banff
- Canmore
- Chestermere
- Cochrane
- Okotoks
- Strathmore
- Other events
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Calgary – July 1 to 4, 2021
Calgary Canada Day Fireworks
Set against a breath-taking backdrop of Calgary’s skyline and the setting sun beyond the Canadian Rockies, the 2021 Canada Day Fireworks will hit the horizon at 11 p.m. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 11:00 PM
Launched From Tom Campbell’s Hill
If you can see Calgary’s downtown from your home, yard, sidewalk or neighbourhood you will be able to watch the fireworks live. If you can’t see the fireworks from your neighbourhood, you can watch it online.
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Canada Day Celebrations by the city of Calgary
In addition to fireworks, citizens of all ages can enjoy a FREE Fun-at-Home kit, picked up at a local Calgary Public Library location, before July 1, while supplies last.
This year, the City is partnering with CJSW 90.9FM, Calgary’s independent campus and community radio station with the mandate to increase the profile of independent local and Canadian artists and share the stories of the communities they serve.
Kits – Pickup before July 1 while supplies last.
Canada in Stereo: Tune in from 7 a.m. to midnight on July 1 on 90.9FM or at cjsw.com.
From Home
2021 Canada Day Celebrations – From Ottawa
Canadian Heritage has a colourful program planned for you featuring several artists and artisans from coast to coast to coast: Véronic DiCaire, Jully Black, Jann Arden, Les Trois Accords, JP Saxe, Lara Fabian, Johnny Orlando, Les Hay Babies, Tyler Shaw, Damien Robitaille, Jessia, Gurdeep Pandher, Mélissa Bédard, Terry Uyarak, Paper Lions, Irish Mythen, Inn Echo, Madison Violet, Shawn Jobin, Naya Ali, Prado Monroe, Begonia, Sebastian Gaskin, Boogey the Beat, Major Funk, Boréalis Soul, Lawrence Nayally, Séan McCann, Albert Dumont, Josée. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 8:00 PM
Online/CBC
Free
2021 Canada Day Contest
Canadian Heritage has announced the first-ever Canada Day Contest as part of the official Canada Day Celebrations. Until 11:59 p.m. on July 1, Canadians can enter to win the “Canada Day Contest: discover, celebrate and win” contest. Details
Until 11:59 p.m. on July 1
Online
Free
Dominion Day
Heritage Park is welcoming the first 1000 guests at the Park with a sweet treat- a mini butter tart! Catch all of the activities, demonstrations and entertainment happening throughout the village, all day long. Details
Thursday, July 1st | 10 AM – 5 PM
Heritage Park, Calgary
Regular Admission
Free Admission to Studio Bell
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC), reopens on July 1, marking two important milestones, Canada Day and Studio Bell’s five-year anniversary.
Dive into Canada’s rich musical history with new and updated exhibits and activities, celebrating iconic Canadians and the Calgary community. Music lovers can choose their own musical adventure through a self-guided tour or catch instrument show-and-tells, science and sound demos, and performances on fan favourite, the Kimball Theatre Organ.
July 1 to 4, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Studio Bell
National Music Centre – 850 – 4 Street SE, Calgary
Free
Canada Day at King Eddy
We’ve got a triple header bill for Canada Day and the official reopening and return of live music at the King Eddy! Catch honky-tonk country act Shaela Miller, Métis/Cree blues-rocker Bebe Buckskin, and jazz pianist Timothonius. Details
July 1 | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
King Eddy, 438 9 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
Free
RISE UP Weekend
RISEUP Weekends are kicking off the summer with a Canada Day B!G ART Drive-in @Telus Spark. Join us July 1st, and all summer long across the city, for safe entertainment featuring your favourite local live artists. Events for the weekend include Le Cirque De La Nuit present MAD MAX: Fury Road, Toy Story, Fubar Karaoke, BROKENTOYZ. Details
July 1 to 4, 2021
Telus Spark – The Big Art Drive-in, 220 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary
$10 to $60
YYC Summer Cool-er!
Numerous of our favourite local businesses will celebrate summer by hosting Cool Promos throughout July & August! What is a Cool Promo? It’s the sale of unique goods or services with partial proceeds helping to ensure that ALL Calgarians have access to healthy meals.
July 1 to August 31, 201
Paticipation Business
Cost of what you buy.
Canada Day Market
Canada Day Market supporting local vendors, artisans, entrepreneurs, designers to showcase their talent in a fun and safe place following strict COVID19 protocols. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 12 PM – 7 PM
200 Barclay Parade Southwest, Calgary
Free
The Hip Experience – The Tragically Hip Tribute
Come Celebrate Canada’s and Hotels Live’s Birthday This Canada Day With “the Hip Experience – The Tragically Hip Tribute” the Nation’s Best Tragically Hip Show at the Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown Rooftop! Details
Thursday, July 1st, 2021 | 8:00 PM
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown, 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
$125 – $499
Bev the Beaver – Outdoor Theatre
Bev the Builder follows the story of a young beaver named Bev living in a river with her parents. Bev is trying to learn how to fix a hole that has formed in her dam, but the water in the river is moving very fast, and the sticks Bev adds to the dam keep getting washed away.
July 1 & 4, 2021 | 10 AM and 11:30 AM
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, 260 Century Downs Drive, Calgary
containR Art Park, 1020 2 Avenue Northwest, Calgary
Tea on the Verandah
Enjoy a festive Canada Day tea on the verandah of the Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women! Details
July 1 & 4 | 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM
Heritage Park: Famous 5 Centre Of Canadian Women
$16.95 to $24.95
Canada Day is Cancelled!
Come out and walk with us. Here we will hear from our Elders and Residential School Survivors. Awo Taan staff will be on site for support at this time. The Bear Clan will also be walking and supporting us through our walk. Details
July 1 | 4:30 PM
The parking lot of the strip mall on 17 Ave SE, Calgary
Free
Foodies in the Park: Royal Affair
Become immersed in a world where epicurean taste and aristocratic pomp & circumstance meet the visual rebellion of modern pop-art. Join high society for an unforgettable evening while indulging in a gastronomic display of French-inspired cuisine in your own private dome at the Artisan Gardens in Fish Creek Provincial Park.
Until July 4, 2021
Bow Valley Ranche, 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary
$115
Canada Day Weekend @ Grey Eagle Drive-In
The Grey Eagle Drive In is excited to announce their event lineup for the Canada Day long weekend. With Provincial restrictions being lifted July 1st guests can now celebrate “Festival Style” at the Grey Eagle Drive In. The site will be set up so guests can set up their own festival space directly in front of their cars, move their own lawn chairs closer to the stage or feel free to wander the site. While still a drive-in format, guests have the flexibility to bring in their own chairs and set up where they’re most comfortable. In the event of rain you’re not far from your car to take cover. Along with new format the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino will be introducing a beer gardens on Canada Day where guests can take in the shows and enjoy a variety of beverages. Details
July 1st – 2 pm to 6 pm
Local Artist Showcase: Country Artist: Tim Hus and Roots and Rock Artist: Matt Blais
July 1st – 8 pm
Drive In Movie: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
July 2nd – 3 pm
Drive In Movie: Spider-Man: Homecoming
July 2nd – 7 pm
Drive In Movie: Raya and the Last Dragon
July 3rd – 4 pm
Muay Tai World Cup
The Grey Eagle Drive-In
3777 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary
$40 to $60
Calgary Zoo – ZooNights
Keep the Canada Day celebrations rolling with a visit to the wildest place in the city – the Calgary Zoo! ZooNights is back and better than ever – we’re talking booze, bento boxes and buskers! We’re keeping the zoo open late so you can enjoy your favourite animals and the beautiful Calgary Zoo grounds a little longer. Details
July 2 to 3, 2021 | 5:00PM – 8:00 PM
Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE
Regular Admission
Raya and the Last Dragon
Drive-in Movie. Kumandra, a world where dragons and humans lived in peace and harmony. But when an evil force, known as the Druun, threatens to disturb their peace, the dragons sacrifice themselves to save humanity.
Friday, July 2nd, 2021 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Grey Eagle Drive-In
3777 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary
$40 per car
Family Fishing Weekends
During Alberta’s twice-yearly Family Fishing Weekends, no fishing is licence required. Albertans and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on waterbodies with open fishing seasons (not in national parks). Keep in mind that fishing regulations still apply.
July 3 & 4 2021
Alberta Waterbodies
Free
Pink 4reud – Pink Floyd Tribute
Pink 4reud…A Tribute to Pink Floyd. Four musicians replicating Pink Floyd’s greatest albums, including Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, Animals and Meddle. No Pink Floyd experience is complete without massive production, and Pink 4reud delivers with an incredible sound, laser and light show that is as impressive as the music is iconic. Details
Saturday July 3rd, 2021 | 8:00 PM to 11:00 AM
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown
$125 – $499
Muay Thai World Cup Drive-In
Muay Thai World Cup is the fastest growing Fight Promotion in Canada. Get ready for an evening of exciting Muay Thai, featuring both Professional and Amateur bouts, headlined by a much-anticipated WBC Canadian Cruiserweight battle between Champion Tim “Lo Life” Lo of Edmonton and Calgary’s own #1 ranked challenger Mark “Splinter” MacKinnon. Details
Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 | 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Grey Eagle Drive-In, Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary
$100 – $200 + charges
Wing Festival
Celebrate everything wings with us: Visit our Kangaroos and Wallabies, and all our other animals, Enjoy all of our “Covid friendly” experiences (Mini golf, Archery, Puzzles and more), Enjoy your first 10 wings free (choose from dozens of flavours!), Dine at our food truck all night long, mini donuts, burgers, poutine yumm!
If you like it sweet, salty or spicy. This is the adults only event for you! With dozens of flavours to choose from, you will keep coming back for more of that SAUCE.
Saturday July 3rd, 2021 | 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Cobb’s Adventure Park 1500 84 St NE, Calgary
$50
yyseek
This week-long scavenger hunt will bring adventure and fun as you and your team scour central Calgary for answers!
July 4-10 2021
Throughout central Calgary
$30
Babes Who Brunch
Babes Who Brunch!
Hosted by: Angelina Starchild & The Marvelous Mo B.
Guest performances by: Addi Pose & Abeiya Miraj
Sunday July 4th, 2021 | 1:00 PM
Twisted Element, 1006 11 Ave SW, Calgary
$20 – $60
Other Things to Do:
- Gram Garden at The CORE: Monday June 28, 2021 to Sunday September 5, 2021 @ The Core Shopping Centre, 324 8 Ave SW, Calgary
- #YYCBlockParty – Art on the Boulevard: July 2 – September 30, 2021 @ Deerfoot City , 901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
- Farm Fun at Calgary Farmyard: June 1 to 4 | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Ziplines and Petting Zoos and Trampolines at Granary Road, 226066 112 St W — July 1 to 4 | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Dinosaurs: Awakened at Calgary Zoo — July 1 to 4 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Eat & Seek Calgary – Outdoor Patio with art installations @ Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road SE Calgary
- Outdoor Yoga on Sundays @ Stanley Park, 330 42 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
- Exhibition: What A Difference A Day Makes — Through July 25 | 10 AM – 4 PM
- Millarville Farmers’ Market — Saturdays | 9 AM – 2 PM
- Telus Spark — July 1 & 4 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and July 2 & 3 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- The Military Museums — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Downhill Karting — 10AM-4PM
- Calaway Park — 10 AM to 5 PM
- The Hangar Flight Museum (formerly Aerospace Museum) — Thursdays to Sundays 10AM-4PM
- Contemporary Calgary — Thursdays to Saturdays | 12PM – 7PM; Sundays | 12PM – 5PM
- Bow Habitat Station — Tuesday – Sunday | 10 AM – 4 PM
- Calgary Tower — Tue – Fri: 12 PM – 9 PM & Sat – Sun: 10 AM – 9 PM
- Glenbow Museum — Thursday: 10am – 5pm; Friday: 11 am – 7 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
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Canada Day Airdrie
Airdrie Canada Day Fireworks
The fireworks will be stationed at a high point in Chinook Winds Park making them visible in the sky from various spots around the city. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 10:45 PM
Launched from Chinook Winds Park, Airdrie; See from various places
Canada Day Parade
Join us for Airdrie Canada Day Home Decorating Contest by decorating your residence for all to see. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Across Airdrie
Free
Iron Horse Park
Visit Iron House Park and enjoy a miniature train ride.
Sundays | 11:00AM and 4:00PM,
820 Railway Gate SW, Airdrie
$3
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Canada Day Weekend in Banff
Banff Canada Day Celebrations
Town of Banff has not planned major activities to for Canada Day to avoid large gatherings.
Thursday, July 1, 2021
July 1 | 9:30 a.m. — Canada Day Story time
July 1 | 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. — Concert of the Bells
July 1 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Farmers Market
July 1 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Pop Up Artists
July 1 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Mobile Performances
July 1 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Indigenous Conversations
Online and Various Venues
Free
All Banff National Park attractions are open on Canada Day Weekend.
Chestermere
Chestermere Canada Day Celebrations
On July 2, we invite everyone to celebrate the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, to reflect on our Canadian history and heritage, and the start of summer! Details
Friday, July 2 | 10:30 PM
at the north end of Chestermere Lake.
Free
Canada Day Canmore
Canmore Canada Day Celebrations
This year will look a little different but promises to be filled with family fun and community building outside!
As such, there is no parade, pancakes, or fireworks this year, but still lots of ways to celebrate together. This year’s event features three self-guided activities: a Geocache adventure, a Larch Island Story Map Tour, and the Hot Wheels of Canmore bike decorating competition.
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Across Canmore
Free
Canada Day Family Fun Run and Walk
Annual Canada Day Family Fun Run and Walk. 10 km, 5 km, 3 km and Kids’ Obstacle Course!
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Centennial Park, 5th Ave & 5th St., Canmore
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Canada Day Cochrane
Cochrane Canada Day Fireworks
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 11:00 PM
Mitford Park, 201 West Rock Road, Cochrane
Free
Cochrane Canada Day
Canada Day will see outdoor activities starting at noon and running until 4 pm. These will include a Family Bike Rally (Amazing Race style), Treasure hunts, Scavenger hunts, Trivia Walk, Arts and Crafts, Colouring contest, Chalk Art Challenge, Market at the Social Spot, local art display, and Community Parades, and Food trucks. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Noon to 4:00 PM
Various Venues, Cochrane
Free
Okotoks
Canada Day Fireworks
Join for major Re-Opening Celebration of Fireworks Display scheduled for Canada Day at the conclusion of the Dawgs July 1st game.
July 1, 2021 | Following the Okotoks Dawgs Game.
Seaman Stadium, Okotoks
Canada Day Celebration
The Town has created FREE backyard party kits (limited quantities available). Included in the kit are pins, recipes, and many other items to host the perfect Kick Off To Summer Backyard gathering for you and your family.. Details
Available between June 28 and 30.
Okotoks Recreation Centre, Okotoks
Free
Okotoks Dawgs
Gulls vs Dawgs Black on Thursday, July 1 | 7:05 PM
Gulls vs Dawgs Red on Saturday, July 3, 2021 | 1:05 PM
Gulls vs Dawgs Black on Saturday, July 3, 2021 | 7:05 PM
Seaman Stadium, 2111 N Railway St, Okotoks
$20
Strathmore
Canada Day Fireworks
GlobalFest and Heckya.ca return to the Town of Strathmore with an electrifying Canada Day Pyromusical Finale!
July 1, 2021 | 11:00 PM
Watch at the Strathmore Agricultural Society Grounds
122 Brent Blvd, Strathmore or from your backyard!
Canada Day Celebration
This year’s Canada Day has been designed as a series of events that pay homage to our traditional Kinsmen Park activities (flag raising, opening ceremonies, pancake breakfasts, etc) but expands the event lineup to multiple locations across town in a socially distanced, responsible manner. Details
July 1, 2021
Various Venues, Strathmore
Free
Other Events & Activities
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Canada Day
Come celebrate Canada’s birthday with cake, flag raising and family fun. Step back in time for an old-fashioned country celebration including live entertainment. Details
Thursday July 1, 2021 | 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, Longview
Free
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