Canada Day Niagara-on-the-Lake – Celebrations & Fireworks

ort George National Historic Site is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on July 1st, and it’s free all day! Throughout the day, visitors to Fort George can tour the buildings, visit with costumed interpreters, enjoy a musket demonstration and more!

There will be cold drinks and treats available from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm inside Fort George. Food services will start at 4:00 pm.

Evening entertainment starts at 6:30 pm with the kiddie militia and drill, followed by a presentation by the Fort George Infantry, and Fife and Drum Corps. On stage will be “The Howling Horns.” An 8-piece horn band featuring music from blues to dance to classic rock.

At 10:00 pm, a spectacular fireworks display will once again close the evening, by the award-winning fireworks company, Garden City Fireworks.

Who is it for?

All ages

Free

Date & Time:

July 1, 2026 | 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

• Throughout The Day
  • Tour Fort George buildings
  • Visit with costumed interpreters
  • Enjoy a musket demonstration
  • Additional activities and demonstrations
• 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Cold drinks and treats available inside Fort George
• 4:00 PM
  • Food services begin
• 5:00 PM
  • Fort George buildings close
• 6:30 PM
  • Evening entertainment begins with kiddie militia and drill
  • Presentation by the Fort George Infantry, and Fife and Drum Corps
• Evening
  • Live performance by The Howling Horns, an 8-piece horn band playing blues, dance and classic rock
• 10:00 PM
  • Fireworks display by Garden City Fireworks

Venue & Address :

Fort George National Historic Site – 51 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 Canada