Winnipeg
Canada 150 celebrations in and around Winnipeg, long weekend (June 30 to July 3, 2017) events and festivals.
Contents:
- Canada Day Fireworks
- Winnipeg Canada Day Weekend
- Canada Day Celebrations around Winnipeg
Please verify all information from official websites.
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1. Canada Day Fireworks Locations in and around Winnipeg
- Forks, Winnipeg @ July 1 | 11:00 PM
- Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg @ July 1 | 10:40 PM
- Assiniboia Downs, Winnipeg @ July 1 | ~ 11:00 PM
- Buhler Rec Park, Winnipeg @ July 1 | 10:15 PM
- Crescent Drive Park, Winnipeg @ July 1 | 8:00 PM
- Sinclair Park, Winnipeg @ July 1
- Parc Ron Duhamel Park, Winnipeg @ July 1 | 10:30 PM
- St Norbert Farmers’ Market @ July 1 | Dusk
- Stony Mountain @ June 30 | Dusk
- Winnipeg Beach @ July 1 | 11:00 PM
- City of Selkirk – The Selkirk Waterfront @ July 1 | 11:00 PM
- Lac du Bonnet – Town Dock @ July 1 | Dusk
- Elm Creek @ July 1 | Dusk
- Gimli @ July 1 | Dusk
- Stride Place, Portage la Prairie @ July 1 | Dusk (approx. 11:00 PM)
- Main beach in Falcon Lake @ July 1 | Dusk
2. Canada Day at The Forks
Visitors can expect tons of free, family-friendly programming happening all day long on five stages across The Forks site. A pow wow and Indigenous storytelling will take place at the Oodena Celebration Circle, the fast-flowing Assiniboine River will be the backdrop to the Port stage, and the Festival Stage show begins with 11 performers including headliner Whitehorse, local up-and-comer Faouzia, and our beloved Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. A stunning fireworks spectacle by award-winning Archangel Fireworks will cap off the day of celebrations. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Main Stage, Festival Field: 11 performers including Mamadou, Carly Dow, Alpha Toshineza, Kayla Luky, Ila Barker, The Noble Thiefs, Whitehorse, JC Campbell, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, WSO and Faouzia
Fireworks + site-wide pyrotechnics | 11:00 PM
Oodena Celebration Circle: Sunrise Spirit Riders
Pow wow, Storytelling + Human Library | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Founding Nations Pow Pow | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Canopy Stage: 5 performers including Sol James, Justin Lacroix, Sierra Noble, Slow Leaves | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Port Stage: 13 performances including Riel Gentlemen’s Choir, 3Peat, The Lock Down, Mitchell Schimnowski, Scott Nolan, Bunny, Mariachi Ghost, Mitchell Schimnowski, Lanikai, Julie + Jeremy Penner, Aboriginal School of Dance, Jade Turner, Red Moon Road & Friends Canadian Songbook
Plaza Skatepark: Red Riding Media + SK8 Skates skateboard demos + group skate with DJ Hunnicutt, DJ Zuki + DJ | Noon – 5:00 PM
Forks, 1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
Free
More To Do
3. Canad Inns Family Fun Day- Picnic in the Park
Canad Inns Family Fun Day is a daylong event and a wonderful occasion for Manitobans to gather and celebrate our nation’s birthday. The celebrations start at 1:00 pm and feature activities and events for children and families, musical entertainment, and conclude with a spectacular fireworks display set to music.
Lyric Theatre Stage: The Spence Tradition, L’ensemble Folklorique de lea Riviere Rouge Band, Ray St. Germain, Pop Vegas, Dust Rhinos, RCAF Band Jet Stream, Danny Kramer Band and Petric. The fireworks show is one you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Live entertainment on the Lyric Stage | 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Kidzone | 8:00 PM
Opening Ceremonies | 3:30 PM
FREE Canada Day birthday cake | 4:00 PM
Spectacular FIREWORKS |10:40 PM
Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg
Park your vehicle at the Canadian Mennonite University, Asper Jewish Community Campus, Seasons of Tuxedo, St. Paul’s High School and Shaftesbury High School and ride Winnipeg Transit to the Park courtesy of Canad Inns.
Park’n’Ride runs from 12:00 noon to midnight.
Free
4. Canada Day @ Assiniboia Downs
Live thoroughbred racing. Parade to post 7:15 p.m. Live racing will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
First race post time: 7:15 PM
Run time: Until 11:00 PM
Fireworks follows
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Free admission & parking
5. Osborne Village Canada Day & Street Festival
It’s Canada’s largest and longest running street festival….Osborne Village Canada Day & Street Festival takes place over 2 and a half days this year! Details
Friday, June 30, 2017 | 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday, July 01, 2017 | 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Osborne Village, Winnipeg
Free
6. 2017 Meet-Me-There Picnic
Come enjoy great Ghanaian dishes – jollof rice, kenkey & shito + more! Great cultural music and dance…this is a pot-luck style picnic. Families and individuals are expected to bring something to share. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Lunch | 1:00 PM
Games | All Day
Fireworks | 8:00 PM
Crescent Drive Park, 781 Crescent Dr, Winnipeg
Free
7. Winnipeg Living Flag
We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by creating the maple leaf at Portage & Main! Join us for the annual, fun celebration to kick off your Canada Day! Please wear a red shirt! The first 2,500 guests will receive their official Canada Day Living Maple Leaf shirt. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 08:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Portage & Main, Winnipeg
Free
8. Canada Day at the Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint invites you to celebrate Canada Day! Guests are invited to a fun filled day of activities at the Royal Canadian Mint. Activities include: Canada 150 themed token strike, children’s entertainers and free guided tours. A limit of five, 1-dollar coins (while supplies last) and one free token strike per guest. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Royal Canadian Mint, 520 Lagimodiere Blvd, Winnipeg
Regular admission
9. Canada Day at the Marsh
Celebrate Canada Day at the Marsh!
Bring the whole family for an exciting day of all things Canada. Special birthday cake will be served for our guests. Horse-drawn wagon rides through the marsh with storyteller Allan Webb. Participate in a guided canoe adventure or rent your own canoe. Details
Saturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Birthday cake | 2:00 PM
Horse-drawn wagon rides | 12:30 to 3:30 PM
Oak Hammock Marsh, Winnipeg
Horse-drawn wagon rides: Members $3, Non-members $5
Guided canoe adventure: Members $3, Non-members $5;
Rent canoe: $15 for 45 minutes
10. Canada Day @ FortWhyte Alive
Celebrate Canada’s history with guided bison hikes, a craft and a ride in the Voyageur canoe. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 1:00 PM – 03:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, Winnipeg
Free with regular admission
11. Canada Day Celebration @ Transcona Biz
Celebrate Canada Day with Transcona. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Pancake breakfast | 9:00 AM
Official opening | 12:00 PM
Colour party and Pipe band | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Cake cutting | 12:30 PM -2:00 PM
Folklorama performances | 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Games & Entertainment | 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Bluestem Country Band | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fireworks | 10:15 PM for 20 minutes and 17 seconds
Transcona Centennial Square, 135 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg
Pancake breakfast @ Transcona Legion 117 Regent Avenue East
Official opening @ Transcona Centennial Square
Fireworks @ Buhler Recreational Park
Free
12. St Norbert Farmers’ Market Canada Day
13. 2017 Canada Day Run
Dress the part. It’s not just a run… Dress in your best Canada Day costume and earn the chance to win prizes! Let your imagination be your guide and come to the race outfitted in your vision of Canadian culture. Will it be a flag, a moose, Bryan Adams? Let’s show the city what we can do!! Deta ils
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 9:00 AM
1K Kids | 9:00 AM
5 Mile | 9:15 AM
5K | 9:30 AM
Waterfront Dr. & Pioneer Ave., Winnipeg
5k / 5 mile Run: Until June 15 $40; Until June 29 $45
5k Family (4 members) Run: Until June 15 $90; Until June 29 $95 (+$22.50 for each additional member)
1 km kids Run: $10
14. Mopar and Friends Canada Day Show
Open to all makes and models. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Kildonan Park – Rainbow Stage parking lot, Winnipeg
Net proceeds to the Movement Centre of Manitoba
15. Northern Touch Music Festival
Hip-hop/R&B/soul act to play. 25 acts, 2 stages, 2 days of amazing music. Details
June 30 – July 1, 2017
Various Venues, Winnipeg
Friday Showcase Ticket: $10.00
Friday Seminar Pass: $15.00
Saturday Demo Listening Pass: $15.00
Full Weekend Conference Pass: $25.00
Full Weekend Music Pass: $15.00
All Access Festival Pass (Music + Conference): $35.00
16. Winnipeg Goldeyes
vs Sioux Falls Canaries | June 30 – July 2, 2017
vs Gary Southshore Railcats on June 29 | 07:00 PM & Post Game Fireworks
Shaw Park, 1 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
$10 – $25
More To Do
17. Amazing Race Transcona
This year to celebrate Canada’s 150, the Transcona Museum will be offering a new event that will take place all over Transcona. Amazing Race Transcona is an interactive scavenger hunt using Twitter to find and photograph certain items and clues. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 08:30 AM to 02:15 PM
Registration Pick-up @ 8:30 AM | Transcona Museum
Race Start @ 10:00 AM | Transcona Legion
Race Finish @ 12:00 PM | Transcona Museum tent
Winners Announced @ 2:15 PM | Centennial Square
Transcona Museum, Winnipeg
$40.00 registration fee per team
Pre-registration required
18. Art Express’d
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary with ART EXPRESS’D, a coast-to-coast-to-coast adventure that will unite the country in summer 2017. Details
June 9 – October, 2017
The Forks, Winnipeg
Free
19. Dancing on the Avenue
Put on your dancing shoes and join us every Friday and Saturday evening starting June 24 through August 27th on Corydon Avenue and dance under the stars! Many of Winnipeg’s best bands will entertain you with your favorite tunes. “Laughter Without Borders” will be at every concert with face painters, balloon makers, and your favorite clowns. Details
Friday & Saturday, June 23 – August 26, 2017 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
River City Rock n Soul on June 30, 2017
Nightfall on July 1, 2017
Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg
Free
20. Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities
KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible. In this realm set in the latter half of the nineteenth century, the reality is quite relative indeed as our perception of it is utterly transformed. The name of the show refers to the humble and strange characters that inhabit the Seeker’s Cabinet of Curiosities. Details
June 3 – July 9, 2017
Kenaston & Sterling Lyon Field, Winnipeg
$30-$254
21. Efthimios Nasiopoulos
Comedy. Details
June 27 – July 1, 2017
Rumor’s Comedy Club, Winnipeg
$12 – $17
Canada Day All Day Party – Dirty Catfish Brass Band, RasTamils, G-Strings @ The Cavern
22. Little Shop of Horrors
The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Details
June 22 – July 14, 2017
Monday – Friday | 8:00 PM
Sunday | 2:00 PM
Rainbow Stage in Kildonan Park, 2021 Main Street,
Winnipeg
Adult $39 – $65; Children under 12 $28 – $44
23. It’s a Hog Heist
We are heading up the track this evening in the hope that we can avoid those irritating train robbers. We’re hoping that the cowboys and gals will have been thrown off the scent by our evening departure. Keep your eyes peeled for any unusual activity as you tap your toes as the Audayo Brothers entertain during the train ride. There is a delicious supper awaiting our arrival including Pork in a Bun and Salad. Take a stroll through the Heritage Village and more live music will wrap up this fun filled and fully interactive trip. Details
Sunday, July 2, 2017 | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Prairie Central Railway, Winnipeg
Adult: $40.95; Child: $32.95; Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) – Free
24. Canada Day at Lower Fort Garry
Participate in Canada Day celebrations at Lower Fort Garry. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, 5925 Highway 9, Saint Andrews
Free
25. Canada 150 Atlantic to Pacific Celebration
Canadian communities across and throughout Canada come together and drum to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday in 2017! This unified Canada 150 Drumming activity can be done on any variety of drums – hand drums, snare drums, steel drums, Highland drums, what have you – even pots and pans. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 1:00 PM
Winnipeg Chinese Cultural & Community Centre, 180 King St, Winnipeg
Free
26. Canada Day 150 Party @ Sinclair Park
Bouncers, facepainters, outdoor nerf wars, great food, live bands and amazing fireworks! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sinclair Park Community Centre, 490 Sinclair St, Winnipeg
Wrist bands are $5.00 for activities
27. Sage Creek Canada Day Celebration
Sage Creek Business Association’s 3rd Annual Canada Day celebration! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
10:00 PM – 11:00 AM | Team G-Fit Boot Camp @ Parc Ron Duhamel Park
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Canada Day Market @ Parc Ron Duhamel Park
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Sage Creek Animal Hospital Petting Zoo @ Sage Creek Info Centre, 107 Burning Glass Road
Events at McDonalds Main Stage Entertainment, 265 Sage Creek Blvd:
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Water Games
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Hip Hop Sock Hop
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Dance Performance by Marquis Dance Academy
7:00 PM – 7:45PM | Sleepy the Clown
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Rewind Band
10:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Formal Announcements
10:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Qualico Fireworks Display
Parc Ron Duhamel Park, 265 Sage Creek Blvd, Winnipeg
Free
28. Bridgwater Forest Canada Day Celebration
Come and celebrate Canada’s 150 th Birthday! Games, Photo Booth, carnival games, face painting, bouncers, and more… Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Minion Stuart | 11:30 AM
Bridgwater Forest Green Field
Free
29. Canada Day @ Human Rights Museum
Bring your family to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
The Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
$5 admission for all age groups; Children aged 7 and under are free
30. Canada Day @ the Children’s Museum
It’s Canada’s birthday! Join us at the Children’s Museum to cool off and spend some time creating a Canada-themed craft. Learn some fun Canadian facts and celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Manitoba Children’s Museum, Winnipeg
Regular admission
31. Canada Day @ the Zoo
We’re kicking off the first weekend of summer with three days of fun activities in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. The first 150 people in the Zoo each day will receive a FREE polar bear token! And there’s more … Details
July 1 – 3, 2017
Assiniboine Park Zoo, Winnipeg
Regular admission
32. Canada Day Weekend @ the Aviation Museum
Join us on a tour of the aircraft collection and learn about Canadian aviation history – from bush planes to supersonic jets. Scour our 90,000-square-foot hangar in search of all 13 provincial and territorial flags and create a Canada Day windsock to see which way the wind blows! There is fun to be had for the whole family! Details
July 1 – 2, 2017 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Winnipeg
Regular admission
33. Canada Day in Saint-Boniface
Canada Day in Saint-Boniface. Enjoy free demonstrations, entertainments, walking tours and more. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
St. Boniface Museum | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fort Gibraltar | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free Walking Tours | 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
St. Boniface Cathedral | 10:30 AM- 4:30 PM
La Maison Gabrielle Roy | 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Esplanade Riel | Starts at 12:00 PM
Promenade Cafe and Wine | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saint-Boniface
Free shuttle service | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM between all St. Boniface sites
Free admission to Boniface museum, La Maison Gabrielle-Roy, and Fort Gibraltor
34. Canada Day @ the Ross House Museum
There will be tours of the Museum, refreshments including sausage on rye bread, a bouncy castle, face painting, members of Manitoba Living History Society will be in costume interpreting the Museum, and performing artists. At noon there will be a short parade to the flag pole where we will sing O Canada as the flag is raised. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ross House Museum, 140 Meade St, Winnipeg
Free admission
35. Canada Day Celebrations
Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Center are preparing abundant of fabulous activities to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
12:30 PM | Canada 150 Drumming Celebration
Free 150th birthday cake, Hong Kong-style refreshments and Tea
Cultural Display
Free Canadian Flag, Badge and Face painting
Chinatown Garden and the WCCCC multi-purpose room, Winnipeg
36. A Festival for Canada Day Weekend Getaway: Dauphin’s Countryfest
Dauphin’s Countryfest is Canada’s longest running country music festival. Details
June 29 – July 2, 2017 | Gates open 9:00 AM
The festival site is located 10 km south of The City of Dauphin on Highway #10 (3.5 hours from Winnipeg)
Weekend Pass (Ages 3-12) Free; Weekend Pass (Ages 13+): Regular $279, Members $249
Daily admission: Thursday Kick-off party $49; Friday – Sunday $49
37. Canada Day 150 @ Selkirk Waterfront
The Selkirk Waterfront will again be the hub for a variety of activities for the whole family during Canada Day 150 celebrations. Activities will run all day long in and around the Selkirk Waterfront, capped off by the region’s most spectacular fireworks display after sunset. Legendary Manitoba rock and rollers Harlequin headline the live entertainment line-up. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Canada Day Walk/Run | 10:00 AM
Geocaching | 12:00 PM
The Two-Man Band | 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Game show with Jimmy Mac | 4:45 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:45 PM, 9:15 PM
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Selkirk and District Ukrainian Dance School | 6:30 PM
Welcome To Canada Day Stage Presentation | 7:00 PM
Double Bourbon | 7:05 PM
Selkirk Community Choir | 8:00 PM
Aaron Starr | 8:15 PM
Harlequin | 9:30 PM
O Canada | 11:00 PM
Fireworks | 11:00 PM
Selkirk Waterfront
Free
38. Canada Day Celebrations @ Winnipeg Beach
Join us for Canada’s 150th celebration. Horse drawn wagon rides, Inflatable jumpers at the bandstand, Free face painting, Lakeside Lions Family Fun Day FIREWORKS! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Family Fun | 1:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Horse-drawn wagon rides | 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Inflatable jumpers at the bandstand | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Free face painting | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Lakeside Lions Family Fun Day | 7:00 PM
Free Ride Band | 7:00 – 10:30 PM
Fireworks | 11:00 PM
Winnipeg Beach
Free
39. Canada Day Celebrations @ Gimli
Celebrate Canada 150 with Gimli this year! There will be live music playing your favourite Canadian songs, a parade, fireworks and much more. Details
Saturday, July 01, 2017 | 08:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Fireworks | Dusk
Gimli Park, Gimli
Free
40. Canada Day Fireworks Paddle @ Gimli
Gimli will celebrate Canada’s 150th by organizing a boat parade followed by a powerful and spectacular fireworks display. Prairie Sea Kayak Adventures will be right in the thick of things. We will set out in the Gimli Harbour at 9pm, gliding along while hugging the shore while on our way to Moonlight Bay. Then we will paddle back as an armada of kayaks ready to participate in the boat parade. Following the parade, we will seek out an ideal viewing spot for the fireworks, right up close and personal! There is nothing like watching the fireworks from the water. Details
Saturday, July 01, 2017 | 9:00 PM
Harbour Park, Gimli
Online Rate: $63; Regular Rate: $70
41. Canada day weekend @ Lac du Bonnet
Visit Lac du Bonnet on the Canada Day Weekend and enjoy various fun activities! This year we have a lot to celebrate: Canada’s 150th Anniversary, Lions Club International’s 100th and the RM of Lac du Bonnet’s 100th Anniversary. Details
June 30 – July 2, 2017
Wonder Shows: Friday to Sunday, June 30 – July 2, 2017 | Noon to closing
Pancake Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday, July 1 and 2, 2017 from 9 – 11 AM @ Pioneer Club
Pickerel Fry: Saturday, July 1 from 4 – 6 pm @ Community Center
Car Show ‘n Shine: Sunday, July 2 on Second Street, overflow at the Community Centre Parking Lot
Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament on Saturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2
Talent Show on Sunday, July 2 at the Community Centre | 2:00 PM
Parade on Sunday, July 2 | 12:30 PM
Family Fun Zone / Lions Oasis – Saturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2 @ Community Centre
Children’s Events – Sunday, July 2, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, petting zoo, barrel train rides, facing paint
Marc Labossiere on July 1st after the Fireworks
Ray St. Germain with special guest Clint Dutiaume on July 2 | 3:00 PM
Fireworks on Saturday, July 1 | Dusk @ Town Dock (rain date Sunday, July 2), Lac de Bonnet
Various Venues, Lac de Bonnet, MB
FREE
42. Canada Day Weekend @ Stony Mountain
Celebrate Canada Day @ Stony Mountain. Activities include Parade at noon, live music, Food Vendors, Face painting, Bouncy Castles, Pony rides, beer gardens, Canada Day Cake, Community Water fight, fireworks and more! Details
Friday, June 30, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Family Festival
Activities | Starts at 05:00 PM
Live Entertainment | 05:30 PM – 09:30 PM
Supper | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Pancake Breakfast | 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ Stony Mountain United Church on Main Street
Parade | 12:00 PM
Hotdog Lunch & Cake (free) | After the Parade
Community Water Fight | After lunch
Fireworks @ Dusk on June 30
Various Venues, Stony Mountain
Family Festival activities will be held in or around the Outdoor Rink
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast @ Stony Mountain United Church on Main Street
Hotdog Lunch & Cake @ Outdoor Rink
Community Water Fight @ Soccer field
Bingo @ Stony Mountain Community Centre (Hall)
Family Festival activities: Free
Supper: $5
43. Canada Day @ Winkler
Entertainment, children’s carnival, and more! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bethel Heritage Park, Winkler
Free
44. Elm Creek Canada Day
Come join us to celebrate Canada Day in Elm Creek! Activities and events include Pancake breakfast, Parade, Slow-pitch tournament, petting zoo, face painting, bounce castles, Jake Chenier children’s entertainer, antique threshing demonstration, bbq lunch, fireworks, and much more!! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Fireworks @ Dusk
Elm Creek Community Hall, Elm Creek
45. Dragon Boat Festival @ Portage la Prairie
The family fun of dragon boat racing will take place at the PCU Centre on Canada Day! Teams made up of coworkers, friends or families will race for fun, for bragging rights and to raise money for the fight against cancer!! The 500-metre race will feature 11-person dragon boats, offering something for every paddler whether they’re experienced or first-timers. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Stride Place o/a PCU Centre south arena, Portage la Prairie
Registration fee $400
The “BIG” Duck Race on Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 6:30 PM @ Splash Island Waterpark, Portage la Prairie | $5 each
46. Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village
Special Canada Day ceremony and birthday cake. Enjoy tours and lunch in the Livery Barn Restaurant. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mennonite Heritage Village, Steinbach
Free
47. Canada 150! @ Fort la Reine Museum
It’s Canada’s 150th birthday and the Fort la Reine Museum invites you to come and build a prairie icon, a Red River Cart. A Metis historian/craftsman will be on hand to touch you with the history of the Red River Cart developed by the Metis. Join in and actually help construct one of these historical carts, and touch history. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fort la Reine Museum, 2652 E Saskatchewan Ave, Portage la Prairie
Free with regular admission
48. Canada Day @ Portage la Prairie
Enjoy all kinds of great events, including a Pancake Breakfast, Children’s Activities, & Evening Fireworks! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Pancake Breakfast
11:30 AM | Opening Ceremonies
12:00 PM | Cake Cutting
12:00 PM | Entertainment featuring Troy Garnham, Portage Vesna Dancers, Antic, Amy Brown, Little Lives, Crooked Archers
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Kid’s Play Zone
Dunk Tank | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
9:30 PM | Outdoor Family Movie
Dusk (approx. 11:00 PM) | Fireworks
Stride Place, Portage la Prairie
Free
49. Canada Day Boat Parade
Celebrate Canada day on Falcon Lake. Dress up your boat, yourself, family and friends and join the short troll around Falcon Lake. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 2:00 PM
Block 10 Beach area on the South Shore of Falcon Lake
50. Falcon Lake Canada Day Weekend 2017
Celebrate Canada Day at Falcon Lake. Details
July 1 – 2, 2017
Fireworks | July 1 | Dusk @ main beach in Falcon Lake
Falcon Lake outdoor movie night (Starwars: Rogue One) | July 2 | Dusk @ the green space across from the Falcon Lake Shopping Centre
Falcon Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park
51. Canada 150 Ultramarathon
On Canada Day (July 1st) 2017 join us for the epic journey of 150 miles across the rich beauty of the Canadian Shield. The point to point course begins alongside the powerful Winnipeg River at Great Falls, taking you for a tour of the historical hydro electric dams along the edge of the shield until you are deep in the woods and skirting across pre-Cambrian Rock faces. Eight full aid stations and numerous water drops will sustain you as your voyage takes you to the finish line at the south east end of Falcon Lake, descending the ski hills of Falcon Trails Resort. Details
Friday, June 30 2017 (Falcon Lake)
Race Kit pick up, Pre-race meeting and dinner
Saturday, July 1 2017
08:30 AM | Busses leave Falcon Trails Resort
09:00 AM | Busses leave Falcon Lake townsite
10:45 AM | Busses arrive at Great Falls
12:00 PM Race Starts
Monday, July 3, 2017
23:59:59 | Last official finisher crosses the line
The majority of the course is on the Trans Canada Trail Beaches to Border segment.
Pre-register