This Canada Day, why not get out and experience some of the exciting activities planned around the city! We’ve put together a few events for you to consider in hopes you will be able to get out and enjoy some of the festivities!

Canada Day Fireworks at Centre Street Bridge 11:00PM

Good viewing locations are along the Bow River corridor, Festival Market (between Eau Claire market and the YMCA), Sien Lok Park, Riverfront Avenue, Tom Campbell’s Hill Park, Nose Hill Park, Max Bell Centre, Shaganappi Point and 26 ST SW, Valleyview Park West Ridge at 26 St SE. More Information

Riverfront Avenue 12PM– 11PM.

During the day along Riverfront Avenue, come and enjoy family friendly activities, interactive booths and food trucks. Experience Francophone heritage and culture with maple sweets, food and music in a festive atmosphere. The Riverfront Stage is located at the Harry Hays Building, on the North lawn, facing the Bow River. Mayor Nenshi will kick off official Canada Day ceremonies at 7 p.m. and the stage will erupt with some of Canada’s most acclaimed performing artists offering a little something for everyone. The high-energy performances will capture audiences and build momentum in anticipation of the fireworks show to close off the celebrations. Evening entertainment to inlcude: Joel Plaskett Emergency, The Zolas, & The Grapes of Wrath. More Information.

Prince’s Island Park 12PM – 6:00PM.

Join the movement! Located across the bridge from Eau Claire Market, Calgary Recreation is offering a variety of active programming for children, including DancePl3y, physical literacy and parachute games. Adults can also get their physical activity in for the day with 45 minute fitness classes, including Zumba, adventure bootcamp, and much more. Classes start on the hour, every hour from noon to 6:00 p.m.

Stephen Avenue Walk 11AM – 8PM

The historic Stephen Avenue Walk will feature its usual assortment of shops, restaurants, patios, street vendors and buskers, in addition to a full day of entertainment including live music on the #IAMDOWNTOWN stage and other special events happening down the avenue. More Information.

Living Flag at Fort Calgary 12PM– 1PM.

Don your red and white and show off your Canadian spirit in this fun, family-friendly Canada Day tradition, presented by Calgary Afterschool and 98.5 Virgin Radio. The first 1000 people to check-in will receive a free red or white Living Flag t-shirt to participate in this enormously popular activity. All participants are asked to wear red or white to join in for the ultimate group selfie on Canada Day.

Aboriginal Showcase and Powwow at Prince’s Island Park 10AM – 6PM

Explore a proud part of Canada’s heritage at a Traditional Powwow presented by Bow Valley College’s Iniikokaan Aboriginal Centre. Prince’s Island Park comes alive with the heartbeat of Canada’s First Nations peoples as they showcase Aboriginal peoples’ ways through storytelling, drumming and dancing. Join us as we celebrate cultural sharing of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people to all Canadians.

For more ideas of fun and fantastic things to do in Calgary this Canada Day, Visit www.todocanada.ca

Have a great long weekend!