Celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday with These Events Across the Country
Toronto, Ontario
The theme of Toronto’s festivities is “TO Canada With Love” and the events include cultural programs, concerts and large-scale artworks. There will be a four day festival from June 30 to July 3 in Nathan Phillips Square and the lineup includes Ron Sexsmith, Barenaked Ladies, Buffy Sainte-Marie, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and more.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
On the morning of Canada Day, the festivities will begin when thousands of people will come together to create a living Maple leaf flag which will be photographed from above. If you want to take part, just show up wearing red!
Then, head to the Forks for the free live entertainment along the river including the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Indigenous Storytelling, many other live bands and a stunning fireworks show.
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Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton will be hosting 16 hours of free events at the Alberta Legislature Grounds and City Hall. Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan will be headlining a concert at Rogers Place and there will also be family events and an Indigenous showcase.
The day will be capped off at 11:oo p.m. with a firework show on the High Level Bridge.
