Gorge Canada Day Picnic

The Gorge Canada Day Picnic is on July 1, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., along the beautiful Gorge Waterway.

Features & Events

Fun for the whole family, including:

• The Canada Day Family Parade
• Pancake Breakfast
• Voyageur Canoe Rides on the Gorge
• Show and Shine Car Show
• Kids Zone with Inflatables & Activities
• Gorge on Art with 30 Participants
• The Canada Day Market with 65 Vendors
• Strawberry Tea at the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club
• 29 Food Trucks
• Ponies
• A Dunk Tank
• Puppets
• Plus much more!

Featured Performers – Main Stage 2025

• 11:30am | Penny Belle
• 1:00pm | The Hoss Mountain Stringband
• 2:30pm | Zach Stevenson

Plan Your Day
There’s so much going on, all throughout the day!

8:00am-8:45am | Bike Decorating Contest
Find It On The Map Presented by community leaders in the hour before the parade, kids are encouraged to come early to decorate their bike and possibly win a prize. Contest prizes are graciously provided by Cycles West and will be judged by representatives from Cycles West, Saanich Council, and the GTCA.

9:00am-9:30am | Family Parade
Find It On The Map Kids on bikes, fire engines, classic police cruisers, street entertainers, municipal, provincial and federal representatives, plus special guests to lead the way — our quintessential family parade leads the way West along Gorge Rd from Tillicum to complete at Admirals Rd at the Pancake Breakfast.

8:30am-11:00am | Pancake Breakfast
Find It On The Map Served up by the Saanich Fire Department with all procedures going towards their burn fund, the classic Pancake Breakfast at Craigflower-Kosapsom Park is a great place to start your day. Enjoy music at Busker’s Corner while you enjoy your breakfast.

9:00am-4:00pm | Canada Day Market
Find It On The MapShop wares from amazing local vendors at the Canada Day Market. There are 60+ vendors to browse, offering everything from custom t-shirts and leather crafts to knitted treasures and home made preserves.

9:00am-4:00pm | Gorge on Art
Find It On The Map With over 30 incredible artists, this part of the Picnic will have you wondering how much you can carry home!

9:00am-4:00pm | Show & Shine Car Show
Find It On The MapNot just classic cars, this wide variety includes your classic oldies plus modern high performance sports cars and everything in between.

9:00am-4:00pm | Kids Zone
Find It On The Map Inflatables, road hockey, drum workshops, plus much much more. This zone is designed for all the young ones coming to celebrate our community.

9:00am-4:00pm | Big Canoe Rides
Find It On The MapLeaving from the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club, enjoy the senic views of the day long event from the water.

10:00am-3:00pm | Busker’s Corner
Find It On The Map Enjoy musicians from the neighbourhood who just want to get up and play a tune.

12:00pm-4:00pm | Main Stage Entertainment

Find It On The Map The main acts are still to be determined.

1:30pm-3:30pm | Strawberry Tea
Find It On The Map Enjoy the classic strawberry and shortcake with tea in the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Clubhouse.

Tickets : Free and ticketed

Date & Time:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

 

Venue & Address :

Gorge Waterway Park / Gorge Road West, between Tillicum and Admirals Road in Saanich

The length of Gorge Road West, from Tillicum Rd to Admirals Rd, hosts the event and will be closed to traffic from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.