CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS IN ONTARIO – 2025
By Natalie Tuesday, June 17, 2025
From dazzling fireworks to family-friendly fun, Ontario is packed with incredible ways to celebrate Canada’s birthday on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Whether you’re looking for big city excitement, waterfront fireworks, or charming small-town festivities, there’s something happening across the province. Best part is Canada Day Celebrations are generally FREE! Get ready for a day filled with joy, pride, and festivities that showcase the true spirit of Canada!
GTA
Head to the waterfront, at the Harbourfront Centre on Canada Day and enjoy a vibrant mix of live music, family-friendly fun, and true Canadian spirit. Explore an outdoor marketplace featuring 100% Canadian-made products, take in exciting performances, and enjoy the electric energy of community pride. Set along the scenic waterfront, the day wraps up with a stunning fireworks display and a lineup of free and ticketed events, including music, dance, comedy, food, and interactive activities for all ages. Don’t miss unforgettable outdoor concerts with featured artists like Digging Roots, Kellylee Evans, and more!
Celebrate Canada Day in downtown Toronto with Q107 Canada Day Picnic, taking over Woodbine Park on July 1st! Rock out to epic tribute bands playing hits from classic rock legends, enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks, and sip cold drinks in the beer garden. The day caps off with a dazzling fireworks display lighting up the sky over Ashbridges Bay—perfect for fans of great music and a true patriotic party vibe.
Grab the family for a day of fun at Richmond Green Park in Richmond Hill. With a full day of live entertainment including performances by Elijah Woods, a beer garden, one of the largest fireworks displays in the region, an artist exhibit, lots of food, midway and more.
In Vaughan, join the fun for Canada’s birthday celebration at Canada’s Wonderland, showcasing live music, fireworks, authentic Canadian food, street performers, and more! All Canada Celebrations are included in your park admission!
Wave your flag in the heart of Mississauga at this year’s Canada Day celebration. Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks finale!
NIAGARA
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Niagara Falls while celebrating Canada Day. The Falls will be illuminated in the red and white colors of the Canadian flag, creating a mesmerizing sight. Don’t miss the thrilling fireworks spectacle synchronized to music, which is extended to 9 minutes starting at 10 PM.Most attractions on Clifton Hill will also be open late so you can keep the fun going after the fireworks!
Join in at Firemen’s Park, (2275 Dorchester Road) for a free Canada Day Celebration festival. Enjoy live music & entertainment, interactive kids shows, all-ages activities, food, vendors, inflatables, and more! With shuttle busses to get you to and from the event.
Welland is hosting a celebration of all things Canadian — with Femme du Feu Creations circus acts, freestyle soccer performers, local community groups, interactive games and food trucks. Join in the fun at Merritt Park with fireworks starting at 10 p.m.
In Lincoln, celebrate with their Canada Day Festival featuring tons of family fun including button making, face-painting, Canada Day Bracelet Making, bubble station, Lincoln Fire Rescue, Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre, food vendors, live music and fireworks!
NORTHERN ON
Show your community spirit at Party in the Park / Canada Day celebrations at the Waterfront Park in Ear Falls from June 30- July 1st. Enjoy a live music event on the Waterfront Stage on the evening prior to Canada Day. Canada Day celebrations are held mid-day on July 1st at the Waterfront Park with fireworks that evening.
In Sudbury, Canada Day celebrations kick off at Bell Park with a free kids zone, food trucks, vendor village, fireworks and more!
Head to the waterfront in Parry Sound for a special Canada Day edition of Bands on the Bay at the Stockey Centre! On Monday, July 1st, enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring James Gray, blending folk, roots, and acoustic vibes in a stunning bayside setting. Bring a lawn chair, soak up the views, and celebrate Canada Day with great live music and community spirit by beautiful Georgian Bay.
Lastly. Celebrate Canada Day at Science North in Sudbury with a full day of hands-on fun, live science demos, and family-friendly activities! On July 1st, enjoy free outdoor programming, special exhibits, inflatables, crafts, and entertainment for all ages. Cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks show over Ramsey Lake—a perfect way to wrap up a day of discovery and celebration.
SOUTHWESTERN ON
Canada Day in Amherstburg is an event you don’t want to miss! July 1st will be filled outdoor activities, food trucks, splash pad, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks finale for the entire family!
In Hamilton, It’s Your Festival Celebrates Canada Day, June 28 – July 1st with a full lineup of live music. Shop at the many unique vendors and kids can enjoy the Family Fun Zone children’s stage.
Celebrate Canada Day in Owen Sound on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 with a full day of fun at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park! The festivities kick off with family activities, live music, cultural performances, and tasty food vendors throughout the park. Don’t miss the evening concert and the spectacular fireworks show over Georgian Bay.
Join the City of London on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Harris Park for a lively Canada Day celebration filled with entertainment for all ages! Enjoy live music performances, cultural showcases, family-friendly activities, and a variety of food vendors. The evening wraps up with a stunning fireworks display lighting up the downtown skyline.
EASTERN ON
Artfest Kingston takes place June 28- July 1st in beautiful City Park. This free event includes 200 artists exhibiting paintings, pottery, woodcraft, glass art, metal arts, jewellery, clothing, gourmet food, bodycare, candles and more! PLUS enjoy Food, Artfest Kids Central, Poetry@Artfest, The Jay Redbird Indigenous Arts Pavilion, Daily Yoga and more.
In Gananoque, celebrate Canada Day weekend at the 1000 Islands Family Ribfest & Musical Festival on from June 27 – 29th with great food, beer, music, events and more! Entry is two dollars per person and children are free.
In Quinte West celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1st with free fun activities for the whole family at Centennial Park. Activities include car show, live music and dance performances, vendors village, food trucks, fireworks and more!
CENTRAL ON
Wear your best red and white gear and join in for a day of fun in the heart of Blue Mountain Village where you will find a variety of activities for the whole family plus Mountaintop fireworks! There will be live music, groove dancing for all ages, circus performers and a magic show!
Head to Meridian Place in downtown Barrie for a fun day full of family-friendly programming, including busker performances, live entertainment and dj, a variety of vendors, interactive art activities, games, inflatables, a reptile show and more! The big finale kicks off at 10pm with a spectacular firework show visible from multiple vantage points along the waterfront.
OTTAWA
In Ottawa, the heart of the nation’s capital will come alive with an extraordinary lineup of activities. Witness the grand flag-raising ceremony, enjoy live musical performances by renowned artists, and marvel at the stunning fireworks display lighting up the night sky.
If you’re in the Barrhaven area celebrate Canada Day with live Bands, Midway, Kidz Zone, Multiple Entertainment Stages, Family/Seniors Breakfast, Artisans, And Many Food Vendors.
For some good old fashioned fun, Stittsville will also have tons free family friendly activities & the best fireworks display in West Ottawa!
Canada Day is a time to celebrate the diverse fabric of our nation and the accomplishments that make us proud to be Canadian. Let’s come together, embrace the spirit of unity, and create lasting memories on this special day!
Wishing you a joyful and memorable Canada Day celebration!
Natalie