Canada Day Celebrations

July 1, 2025 marks Canada Day, themed "Unity, Culture & Innovation." Here's a guide to celebrations and fireworks in major cities: 1. Toronto Location: Harbourfront Centre Time: All day (Fireworks at 10:45 PM) Highlights: Indigenous cultural performances, Canadian artist concerts (Digging Roots, Kellylee Evans) Family workshops, outdoor food market Lake Ontario fireworks (Best viewing: Queens Quay waterfront) 2. Montréal Location: Old Port Time: All day (Fireworks at 10:00 PM) Highlights: 21-gun salute, citizenship ceremony Street performers, kids' inflatable castles, free mini cupcakes St. Lawrence River fireworks (Best viewing: Quai de l'Horloge) 3. Ottawa Location: LeBreton Flats Park Time: 12:00 PM-10:00 PM Highlights: PM's national ceremony, concerts featuring Sarah McLachlan Rock climbing wall, AI interactive games, live painting Fireworks (10:00 PM, best viewing: park or nearby bridges) 4. Vancouver Location: Canada Place Time: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Highlights: Indigenous drumming, Dear Rouge performance Interactive art installations, Indigenous craft market No official fireworks (Recommended nearby cities: Surrey, Abbotsford at 10:00 PM) 5. Calgary Location: Confluence Historic Site Time: All day (Fireworks at 11:00 PM) Highlights: Indigenous Powwow, Stephen Avenue block party Heritage Park high tea, rodeo show Stampede Park fireworks (Best viewing: Scotsman's Hill) 6. Halifax Location: Waterfront Time: All day (Fireworks at 10:00 PM) Highlights: Waterfront stage music, 30-minute fireworks Dartmouth ferry viewing point (water reflection effect)