Celebrate Canada Day 2026 with fireworks, festivals, parades, live music, family activities, and community celebrations happening across Toronto and South Central Ontario! We’ve rounded up the best Canada Day events for families, including free concerts, kids’ entertainment, food festivals, and spectacular fireworks displays. We’re adding new events regularly, so check back often as more celebrations are announced.
Canada's Wonderland Canada Day Fireworks
Jun 1
to Jun 1, 2026
Canada’s Wonderland
On July 1st, cap off your day at the park with an explosive, custom-designed fireworks display set to an original soundtrack that you won’t find anywhere else in Toronto. Witness more than 6,000 colourful explosions reaching heights of over 800 feet, choreographed to music! With multiple viewing points ...
Collingwood Festival For Canada
Jun 27
to Jul 1, 2026
Downtown Collingwood
Celebrate Canada and show your Canadian pride at the Collingwood Festival for Canada! Stop by Collingwood Downtown on June 27 and July 1 for a range of family-friendly activities. From live music to interactive games, we’ve got it all! The festivities kick off on June 27 with the ...
Canada Day at Blue Mountain
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Blue Mountain Village
Celebrating Canada with family entertainment, a special Canada Day ceremony, and spectacular fireworks! Join us for a day celebrating Canada with a great lineup of events! Enjoy a full day of programming featuring games, live music, dancing, and, of course, fireworks! Celebrate Canada Day with a full day ...
Caledon Canada Day and Strawberry Festival
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Caledon Fairgrounds
Celebrate Canada! Free admission, Free Birthday Cake and Balloons at Noon, a Classic Car Show, Lawn Tractor Pull (OTTPA Garden Tractor Division), All Day Strawberry Breakfast, BBQ, and Strawberry Desserts, Vendors Village and Village Craft Show. Arrive Early on July 1 to ensure you get strawberries Free admission ...
East York Canada Day
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Stan Wadlow Park
The longest-running event of its kind in the city attracting families from across the GTA. The day kicks off with our famous Parade beginning at Dieppe Park at 10:30am and making its way to Stan Wadlow Park. Beginning at 11:00am, Stan Wadlow Park will be bustling with main ...
Q107 Canada Day Picnic
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Woodbine Park
Get ready to rock your red and white with us at the Q107 Canada Day Picnic! On Teusday, July 1st join us live on location for loads of food, fun and good tunes! We’re featuring Q107 Rock & Roll Tributes to the best bands in the world. Then ...
Celebration Canada
Jul 1
to Jul 5, 2026
Canada’s Wonderland
Visit Canada’s Wonderland from July 1-5 for Canada’s birthday celebration, showcasing live music, authentic Canadian food, street performers, and more! Canada’s Wonderland has the biggest Canada Day celebration in the Greater Toronto Area. Don’t miss it!
Burlington Canada Day
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Spencer Smith Park
The City of Burlington is excited to celebrate Canada Day in Spencer Smith Park on July 1! Experience a day of fun-filled activities, delicious food, vibrant vendors, and lively entertainment at our picturesque waterfront location. Cap off the celebration with a breathtaking drone and fireworks display Free Canada ...
Canada Day Strawberry Festival
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Downey’s Farm Market
Celebrate Canada Day on July 1st the sweetest way at Downey’s Canada Day Strawberry Festival — a fun-filled summer tradition for families and friends. Enjoy live music, lively entertainment, and plenty of strawberry-inspired treats to enjoy throughout the day. Explore acres of outdoor farm fun, soak up the ...
Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
North Maple Regional Park
Join us for the City of Vaughan’s annual Canada Day celebration! Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1pm-7pm North Maple Regional Park, 11085 Keele St, Vaughan The event will feature incredible stage entertainment, activities for all ages, a food zone, a marketplace with vendor booths and so much more. NO ...
Rhythms of Canada Festival
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
The countdown is on for one of the city’s most exhilarating festivals! Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with two days of world-class performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and delicious food. Watch the entire site — from the Museum to the Aga Khan Park — come alive with ...
Newmarket Canada Day Festival and Evening Music & Fireworks
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
George Richardson Park
Celebrate Canada Day starting at 11am at Riverwalk Commons with fun daytime festivities, then head to George Richardson Park for evening fireworks and live music! Daytime Concert & Festival Tuesday, July 1, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive) Join us July ...
Pickering Canada Day at Kinsmen Park
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Kinsmen Park
Celebrate Canada Day 2026 in Pickering! Wednesday, July 1 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Esplanade Park 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Kinsmen Park Join us for a full day of celebration featuring live entertainment, a variety of food vendors, and family-friendly activities as we come together to honour ...
Canada Day in Downtown Bracebridge
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Downtown Bracebridge
It is Canada’s Birthday! Join us in Downtown Bracebridge throughout the day to celebrate. Starting at Noon – 4pm – Music in the Park – hosted by Bracebridge Rotary Club. 4pm – 9pm – Street Party in Downtown Bracebridge along Manitoba Street Dusk – Fireworks in Bracebridge Bay.
Wasaga Canada Day Celebration
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Playland Park Lot (Wasaga Beach)
Celebrate Canada Day in Wasaga Beach with a full day of family-friendly fun at the historic Nancy Island site. Explore immersive experiences and interactive programming that bring the dramatic stories of the War of 1812 to life, all set against the backdrop of one of Canada’s most significant ...
Canada Day in Richmond Hill
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Richmond Green Park
Presented by Tim Hortons Celebrate our Nation’s Birthday with us on July 1! Photo of Canada Day Headliner, Fefe Dobson Experience the best of Canada’s diverse culture and community spirit! Enjoy a full day of live entertainment on multiple stages, a licensed area, artist exhibits, an amusement area, ...
Canada Day at Ajax Fairgrounds
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Ajax Fairgrounds
Join us on July 1, 2026 at the NEW Ajax Fairgrounds (1955 Audley Rd. N) for Canada Day presented by MoveBuddy! From 2-10 p.m., enjoy a variety of activities including cultural performances, children’s games and activities, interactive experiences, live entertainment, community booths & marketplace, sensory zone, food vendors, ...
Canada Day in Oshawa
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Lakeview Park
The City of Oshawa’s Canada Day celebration is a free large family friendly event held each year on July 1st at picturesque Lakeview Park. This free event provides a wide range of local entertainment, vendors, activities and displays for attendees to enjoy. The event provides an opportunity for ...
Canada Day
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
The ROC
Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable Canada Day celebration in Georgina! Join us on July 1, 2026 at the ROC and Georgina Village Museum from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a full day of excitement, community spirit, and summer fun. Enjoy live music, delicious food ...
Canada Day in Richmond Hill
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Richmond Green Park
Come to the Richmond Green Park to celebrate our nations birthday! With a full day of live entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden, artist exhibits, and midway, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t forget to stick around and experience a fantastic fireworks display starting at ...
Markham Canada Day Celebrations
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Markham Centre
Markham, it’s time to celebrate! Join us on Canada Day (July 1) from 3 to 10:30 PM at Markham Centre in Downtown Markham (Birchmount Road/Enterprise Boulevard). We have an action-packed day planned with lots of free and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. We have an ...
Hamilton Canada Day at Bayfront Park
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Bayfront Park
On Saturday, July 1st, the City of Hamilton is throwing a FREE Canada Day extravaganza for the whole family at Bayfront Park! Prepare for a day packed with delightful children’s recreation and arts activities that will spark their creativity and keep them entertained. And when the sun sets, ...
Bradford West Gwillimbury Canada Day
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury invites everyone to join in on the Canada Day celebrations on Wednesday, July 1 at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre. The festivities commence at 4:00pm, and includes entertainment, music, food, the official ceremonies, the presentation of the annual Civic Awards ...
Canada Day at Downsview Park
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Downsview Park
We can’t wait for you to join us on Canada Day, July 1st for our annual festival! See you at the Festival Terrace! We’ll have live entertainment, games for kids, inflatables, vendors and so much more! All for FREE. So, bring your friends, family and neighbours out for ...
Canada Day at Mississauga Celebration Square
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Mississauga Celebration Square
Mark your calendar, gather friends and family, and plan your visit on July 1 to experience an unforgettable day of music, movement, food, and fireworks. Arrive early to explore interactive activities for the whole family at Camp Canuck, enjoy live performances throughout the evening, and stay for the ...
Canada Day 2026 at Downsview Park
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Festival Terrace
We can’t wait for you to join us on Canada Day, July 1st for our annual festival! See you at the Festival Terrace! We’ll have live entertainment, games for kids, inflatables, vendors and so much more! All for FREE. So, bring your friends, family and neighbours out for ...
Canada Day in Whitby
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Victoria Fields
Join us for fireworks on Wednesday, July 1st. Due to ongoing harbour cleanup affecting Victoria Fields, our 2026 Canada Day festivities will be reduced this year. What to expect: Pre-fireworks – come early with your family and friends to secure that perfect viewing spot. Enjoy a variety of ...
King Township Canada Day Celebration
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Memorial Park (King Township)
Join us in celebrating Canada Day in King Township. Make sure you have your double double that morning as our vibrant event is where the spirit of our nation comes alive. You’ll “fill yer boots” with a variety of activities, including live musical performances from local bands, including ...
Streetsville Canada Day Celebrations
Jul 1
to Jul 1, 2026
Streetsville Village Square
Get ready for an unforgettable StreetFest experience as Streetsville comes alive with exciting entertainment, family fun, and Canadian pride! The Streetsville Canada Day StreetFest 2026, presented by Visit Mississauga, is coming up on July 1st, and this year, we’re bringing you expanded programming and an even bigger event ...
