Winnipeg 
Credit: The Forks (Representative Image; No official fireworks in the city of Winnipeg)
Things to on Canada Day in and around Winnipeg
Celebrate Canada’s 154th birthday with fun events and activities.
Though many events and celebrations have moved online, there are still some in-person events this Canada Day in Winnipeg.
Official Canada Day Celebrations
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 | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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
Canada Day Fireworks
Tim Hortons Canada Day Virtual Fireworks
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
In-person Events
Fitness in the Park
Get outdoors and move your body with downtown fitness providers on your lunch break. Details
Monday – Friday, June 14 – September 17, 2021 | 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM
Various locations
Free; Pre-register
Canada Day at Fort la Reine Museum
Fort la Reine Museum will be offering free ice-cream samples (made the old-fashioned way!), free Canada Day pins and stickers, and a painting station for visitors to contribute to our Community Mural Wall installation inside the Allis Chalmers Building. Details
Thursday, July 1 | 10:00 PM
*Tentative, based on Covid-19 re-opening announcements
Fort la Reine Museum, 2652 Saskatchewan Ave East, Portage la Prairie
Regular admission
Dinosaurs Uncovered
See roaming Dinosaurs at the Zoo. Dinosaurs Uncovered will feature dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods including the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex, massive Omeisaurus, and small but mighty Velociraptor plus more recently discovered species like the feathered Dakotaraptor. Details
Daily | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Assiniboine Park Zoo, 2595 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg
Child (3-17) $12; Student /Senior (60+) with ID $18.75; Adult (18-59) $21.50
Shop at the Farmer’s Market
Make the perfect Canaday Day Celebration meal! Your local farmer’s market will feature produces and wares needed to make a perfect meal! St. Norbert’s online market makes it easy to browse their products online with drive-in pick-up. Details
Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market, 3514 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg
Free
Alive in the Woods
Take part in various nature-inspired activities, crafts, games, and exploration, and let your adventurous side come to life. Details
Saturday, July 3, 2021 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, McCreary Road, Winnipeg
Free with regular admission
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Visit Winnipeg attractions
- FortWhyte Alive, McCreary Road; Daily 9 AM – 6 PM
- Deer Meadow Farms, 67 111 Deacon Rd; Weekdays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Golf Dome, 1205 Wilkes Avenue; Daily | 9 AM – 10 PM
- Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall; Outdoor areas open year-round 10 AM – 4:30 PM; Canoe rentals available
- Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue; Trails are open year-round
- Assiniboine Park & Zoo, 2355 Corydon Avenue; Daily 9 AM – 5 PM
- Saint-Boniface Museum, 494 Tache Avenue; Museum grounds open Daily | 10 AM – 6 PM
- Escape Rooms in Winnipeg; Timed slots
- Bowling in Winnipeg
- Vertical Adventures, 77 Paramount Rd; Monday – Friday | 3 Pm – 10 PM, Saturday 11 AM – 9 PM, Sunday 12 PM – 7 PM
- Kid City, 801 Century Street; Monday – Saturday | 10 AM – 8 PM, Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM
- Xtreme Tactics, 551 Ferry Road; Saturdays and Sundays | 5 PM – 9 PM
- Speed World, 575 Berry Street; Daily | 11 AM – 11 PM
- U-Puttz Amusement Centre, 423 McPhillips Street; Open from July 2ND, Daily | 12 PM – 9:30 PM
- Lasertopia, Unit 5 – 1140 Waverley Street; Tuesday – Thursday | 4 PM – 8 PM, Friday | 2 PM – 9 PM, Saturday | 12 PM – 9 PM, Sunday | 12 pm – 7 PM
- Heights Archery, 2281 Portage Avenue; Monday – Friday | 11 AM – 7 PM, Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM; Closed on Canada Day
- Jack Pott’s, 2-1609 Regent Ave. West; Wednesday – Friday | 12 PM – 9 PM, Saturday – Sunday | 11 AM – 9 PM
- Uptown Alley, 1301 St Matthews Avenue; Daily | Noon – 9:45 PM
Go Swimming
All outdoor pools in Winnipeg will open by June 28th. Admission to all other outdoor pools will be on a drop-in basis only, space permitting. Residents are encouraged to pre-register for swim blocks at all heated outdoor pools and Provencher Park Outdoor Pool. Blocks will be offered on a week-by-week basis and reservations can be made up to 10 p.m. the day before the pre-reserved time (space permitting). Every Thursday, another week of swim blocks will be added. Book available swim blocks online at leisureONLINE or by calling 311. Details
Enjoy a Walk / Ride
There are many places in Winnipeg to enjoy a walk and explore. It can be your neighbourhood or a nearby park, you will surely enjoy discovering many aspects of the region you explore. For more details see 25 Hiking Trails In and Around Winnipeg.
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Discover Nature Attractions in Winnipeg
Winnipeg has many green spaces to explore. Be it the beautiful Assiniboine Park or the quiet artful Leo Mol Sculpture Garden or the biking routes at the La Barriere Park, the natural hot spots in Winnipeg are a great place to relax or get some much-needed exercise after days at home. Details
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Visit Provincial Parks
Manitoba Provincial Parks are great places to spend your day with nature. Here, you can enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, birding, wildlife viewing, and more enjoyable activities. Details
Regular provincial park fees
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Picnic in the Park
Order a takeout of your favourite goodies from a local restaurant or bakery. This not only supports local businesses but also saves you the hassle of preparing for the picnic. So pick up your order and head to your neighbourhood park or one of the many picnic sites in the city. See our article on 15 Parks to Enjoy a Picnic in Winnipeg.
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Go Camping
There are many Provincial Parks and campgrounds in Manitoba where you can spend overnight. In addition to camping, provincial parks offer many activities for a multi-day adventure that makes the journey worthwhile. You may use the campsite vacancy tool to find available locations.
Go Fishing
Fish with your little ones in the Red rivers or in the Assiniboine rivers. Manitoba Provincial Parks are great places to fish.
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Go on Self-guided Tours
There is nothing more fun than exploring a city – its history, landmarks, art as well as its waters. Check out our list of self-guided tours to do in Winnipeg. Details
Virtual Parties & Events
Virtual Canada Day Concert Celebration
Join us on July 1 for the Virtual Canada Day Concert Celebration! Local artists will be performing at different locations across Selkirk, and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home, or cabin, or backyard, or campsite. Tune in to watch them rock out, or have awesome local live music playing in the background. Details
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 3:00 PM
Online via Facebook
Free
Experience INUA Virtually
Enjoy an immersive 360° tour of the Qaumajuq gallery space and see Qaumajuq’s inaugural show INUA virtually. See details on each artist, hear the stories behind key artworks, and access virtual sessions inspired by the exhibit. Details
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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
$20
A Day in the Life of Haydn & The MCO
In the movie world, they say that sequels are usually disappointing cash-ins – but trilogies a mark of artistic ambition. Whether or not that’s true, classical music certainly has its share of ambitious trilogies, and in that connection it’s hard not to mention Haydn’s wonderful symphonies six (“Morning”), seven (“Afternoon”), and eight (“Evening”). Think Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, only somewhat less programmatic and somewhat more classical. Details
July 1 – 15, 2021
MCO’s YouTube channel
$20
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Where is the Living Flag this year (2018).
Is there anything going on with the Living Leaf this year?
As per this http://downtownwinnipegbiz.com/programs-services/events/canada-day-living-flag/, none this year. We couldnt find any other events.