Calgary 
Events Description
Commemorate Canada Day at The Confluence with family-friendly fun and vibrant cultural experiences! On Wednesday, July 1 from 10 am to 5 pm, stop by for range of engaging programming provided by The Confluence, as well as events supported by The City of Calgary including a Sport Calgary activation and the Indigenous Spotlight & Powwow.
This Canada Day, you can look forward to:
– free admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre exhibits
– indoor crafts & games stations
– free offerings of our Notable Figures of Calgary Walking Tour
– cultural interpreters at the Hunt House & Métis Cabin
– a concession stocked with snacks and refreshments
– video shorts celebrating culture and heritage in the Burnswest Theatre
– cultural performances including Métis jigging and hoop dancing
– teaching tipis where you can learn and hear stories from Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers
– shopping an Indigenous artisan market
– trying out inflatable soccer, luge, biathlon and ski jumping at the Sport Calgary hub
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
How to get tickets?
At the door: Subject to availability
WHEN & WHERE
Date:
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Free Cultural Centre Admission (10 am – 5 pm)
- Family-friendly Crafts & Games (10 am – 5 pm)
- Concession (11 am – 5 pm)
- Indigenous Spotlight & Powwow (10:30 am – 4 pm)
- Sport Calgary (11 am – 4 pm)
- Hunt House & Métis Cabin (10 am – 4:30 pm)
- Notable Figure of Calgary Walking Tour (11 am & 2 pm)
- Short Video Activation (10 am – 4 pm)
- Notable Figures of Calgary Walking Tour (11 am & 2 pm)
Venue & Address
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
The following road closures will be in effect on July 1:
Eau Claire – 6 am – 9 pm
– Barclay Parade SW from 2 Ave SW
– Road access will be restricted for most vehicles
East Village – 6 am – midnight
– 8 Ave SE from 4 St SE to 6 St SE
– 6 St SE from 8 Ave SE to 9 Ave SE
– 5 St SE from 7 Ave SE to 9 Ave SE
