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Things to do during Canada Day long weekend in St, John’s – July 1 to 4, 2021.
Celebrate Canada’s 154th birthday with fun events and activities.
I. Official Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day – St John’s
The City Council is asking residents to take this time to reflect, and to acknowledge the importance of working together to build a stronger Canada. Residents can educate themselves by learning about the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Calls for Justice of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Online
Free
Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration
The Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration event salutes the multicultural spirit of Canada and is moving from a nationwide to a global scale. On Thursday, watch a Canada-wide attempt to set a brand new Guinness World Records™ title of: “Most People Performing a Drum Roll Online Simultaneously”. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM NDT
Online
Free
2021 Canada Day Celebrations – From Ottawa
For your July 1 evening, 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 PM
On CBC Television
Free
Canada Day Celebration Kit
Check out 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
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
II. Canada Day Fireworks
Tim Hortons Canada Day Virtual Fireworks
On July 1, wherever you are in Canada, enjoy Canada Day fireworks in a fun and innovative way.
At 10 pm, local time, point your smartphone or tablet to the night sky and a 3-minute show displaying 3D fireworks will begin. The augmented reality experience will give you the same visual and sound effects as a real fireworks display! Details
Thursday, July 1 | 10:00 PM
Online
Free
III. In-person Events
Cancel Canada Day YYT
On July 1st, 2021 at 1:00pm (NT) the Indigenous Activist Collective along with partners, allies, and supporters will be answering Idle No More’s call to #CancelCanadaDay by rallying outside of the Colonial Building (90 Military Rd, St. John’s) to call attention to the ongoing genocide against Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island and Inuit Nunangat, committed by the Canadian settler-colonial state. Details
July 1, 2021 | 1:00 PM
Colonial Building, 90 Military Rd, St. John’s
Free
Best Medicine Show
Blending the real and the surreal The Best Medicine Show from Wonderbolt Circus will take its audience on a journey of discovery as it draws on a variety of performing traditions. The show will follow the adventures of Millie, a young schoolgirl as she evades bullies, and learns some life lessons and self-esteem when she encounters a Mystical Magical Medicine Show hosted by Dr. Mercury O’Malley. Details
July 2 – 3, 2021 | 7:00 PM
July 4, 2021 | 2:00 PM
St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre, 95 Allandale Rd, St. John’s
$25 Full Price; $20 Family/Bubble Rate (4 or more tickets) HST & Service Charge Included
Contact 737-3669 or email campground@pippypark.com to book your reservation.
An Enchanted Outdoor Nature Adventure
Join Fairy Door Tours in Pippy Park on Saturdays throughout summer for this whimsical and fun nature adventure. Using clues search for and visit a series of enchanting fairy, elf, and gnome homes scattered along a woodland trail. Make a wish at the Fairy’s well, mail a letter at the Fairy Mailbox, gather wood for a grumpy Gnome, and more. Details
Saturdays, July and August 2021 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Pippy Park, 34 Nagles Place, St. John’s
$9.00
Lighthouse Picnics
Lighthouse Picnics based at Ferryland Lighthouse offers unique picnic food using the freshest ingredients. You can also enjoy a scenic walk as well as sight whales and seabirds. Details
Wednesday to Sunday | 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Ferryland Lighthouse, Ferryland
Reservations required
IV. Virtual Events
Canada Day Celebration with Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
Natalie and Donnell invite you to their Canada day party!! The fiddles will be flying from their campsite in Ontario, shift to a cozy singer-songwriter session in Manitoba, then ramp back up in PEI aboard JJ Chiasson’s fishing boat for more tunes and a feed of lobster!! This’ll be a dandy!! Details
July 1 – 4, 2021
Online
$20
V. More Things to Do on Canada Day
Get Destination St. John’s DSJ Season Pass for special deals and offers from a variety of local restaurants, accommodators, retail, tours, and attractions.
Go Hiking
St. John’s and the Avalon Peninsula are packed with trails that take people through parks and wooded areas, along rivers and lakes, and past beautiful flora and fauna. Why not spend the day rediscovering St. John’s hiking trails?
- 25 of the Best Walks & Hikes in St John’s and Avalon Peninsula
- 15 Best Hikes in Newfoundland and Labrador
Explore Bowring Park
Spend the day at the largest park in St. John’s. Pack a picnic, a book, painting supplies, kite or ball, and head to the park for a fun-filled day.
June 21 to September 22, 2021
305 Waterford Bridge Road, St. John’s
See Flowers at MUN Botanical Garden
MUN Botanical Garden is on every nature enthusiasts’ to-do list. With beautiful displays and meandering trails, and scenic vistas, this Botanical Garden calls everyone back to nature. Details
July Hours: Monday – Wednesday + Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
306 Mt Scio Road, St. John’s
$6 – $20
Plan a Staycation at Pippy Park
Pippy Park is an excellent place to enjoy a nature vacation. Hiking trails, opportunities for bird watching, 27-hole golf course, are just a few of the things to enjoy. Book a reservation at the Pippy Park Campgrounds. Choose from full, semi, and unserviced sites. Details
34 Nagles Place, St. John’s
Call 709-737-3669 or email campground@pippypark.com
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Are you Trapped?
Head to Trapped for an amazing ‘Escape Room’ experience. Enjoy a family fun night when you all work together to get out of one of the nine 5D escape rooms that Trapped has waiting for you. Details
Tuesday – Thursday | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
152 Water Street, 3rd Floor, St. John’s
Standard Admission $28/player
Online Booking Admission $25/player (book online prior to your game)
Go Camping
Sleep under the starry skies and get away from the hustle of everyday life when you camp or glamp in the natural beauty of this beautiful land.
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Immerse yourself in History
Enter Castle Hill National Historic Site and explore a chapter of history that determined the fate of a continent. Stroll the ruins of the stone fort, see stunning views, hike the various trails and explore this piece of treasure! Details
1 Old Castle Hill Rd, Jerseyside
Plan a Getaway
With all the stress of the past several weeks, who wouldn’t enjoy a getaway?
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Hook a Bait
Relax with a rod and reel in your catch, make the most of the season with a fishing trip. Fishing licenses and guidelines must be followed.
Embrace the Wilderness
Terra Nova National Park is located two and half hours from St. John’s, but is worth the drive. There are several hiking trails here including half-hour short trails to multi-day hikes. Enjoy fresh ocean air and natural landscapes, swim, hike, fish, or paddle, see panoramic views, and more. Details
Trans-Canada Hwy Glovertown, Traytown
Enjoy a Coastal Hike
The iconic location of Signal Hill is home to multiple trails that connect to other trails around St. John’s! Details
See an Amazing World
Learn more about Newfoundland and the earth at the Johnson Geo Centre! Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
175 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s
Regular Admission $6 – $32
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Have an Outdoor Adventure
The Avalon Peninsula is home to beautiful sandy beaches, challenging hikes, lush green forests, and much more. From watching birds at the Big Pond Bird Sanctuary to waterfall chasing at Cataracts Provincial Park, there is so much to do here.
Join us for a celebration of the incorporation of one of North America’s oldest cities through outdoor concerts, tours, historical characters, family fun days and other events throughout downtown. All St. John’s Days events are free and welcome all ages.
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