Celebrating Canada Day 2015
Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 08:37 AM, by Ryan Hussey, under
Holidays
This year, Canada Day falls in the middle of the week--on a Wednesday. So, if you want to enjoy a long weekend and make a mini-vacation out of the holiday, you'll have to take two days off from work (not a bad idea, huh?).
Canada Day 2015 is the celebration of our nation's 148th birthday, recognizing when the country became a new federation by signing the Constitution Act on July 1, 1867. This holiday is a national statutory holiday, celebrated across all provinces and territories. Sure, most businesses will be closed--but Canada Day is so much more than just a day off! Here are some fun activities and events to attend on our great nation's birthday:
Ottawa
- Support the Ottawa Food Bank by grabbing some food at the 23rd Annual Great Canadian Chicken BBQ.
- Volunteer at the nation's capital and help make the holiday a memorable occasion for all.
- Enjoy activities for kids and adults at Parliament Hill, Major's Hill Park and Jacques-Cartier Park, including cultural performances, art exhibits and fireworks displays.
Toronto
- Sit at the beach during the day and stay for the amazing fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay.
- Get some eats and enjoy some live music at Toronto Ribfest.
- Kick off the Toronto Fringe Festival with some sketch comedy and live musicals. The festival runs through July 12th!
Montreal
- Start the day with the Saint-Catherine Street Canada Day Parade.
- Enjoy some family activities in Old Port, featuring hockey games, inflatable obstacles and face painting.
- Check out some free live music at the Montreal Jazz Fest.
Winnipeg
- Take the family to Assiniboine Park for Canad Inn's Picnic in the Park, which features live music and fireworks.
- Enjoy the city's largest street festival in Osborne Village.
- Head to the Manitoba Museum to see the new display of the 10 most iconic Canadian Museum of History treasures. (Make sure your children wear red and white for free admission!)
Calgary
- Feast on some of the best food in Canada at the Food Truck Roundup at Festival Market near Eau Claire.
- Take the family to the East Village Street Fair for live performances and other activities.
- Check out the fireworks display by Hudson's Bay at Centre Street Bridge.