It may not be a milestone year, but Edmontonians are more than ready to celebrate—and the excitement is ramping up with many fantastic events throughout the day. Start the day right with a delicious pancake breakfast, take in special celebrations at the city’s attractions, and finish with a brilliant fireworks display all on Canada’s birthday: Sunday, July 1st!
Canada Day Fireworks | 11 pm
Enjoy the magnificent fireworks display over Edmonton’s river valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River. The best viewing locations include the Alberta Legislature Grounds, Victoria Park, and Government House Park. For more information about road closures and viewing points, visit the city’s website.
2018 Canada Day Road Race | 7 am
Challenge yourself to a 15K Walk or Run, or do the fun 2.5K Run or Walk. The race is a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, with all funds staying in Alberta. After the race, be sure to hang around the grounds to partake in the free pancakes!
Alberta Legislature Grounds | 107 St. & 97 Ave.
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast | 7 am – 10 am
Enjoy a FREE pancake breakfast in front of the beautiful Legislature building. Cash donations will be accepted for the Edmonton Food Bank.
Alberta Legislature Grounds | 107 St. & 97 Ave.
Citizenship Ceremony | 10:30 am
Welcome new Canadians to the country by witnessing the citizenship ceremony! The event will be followed by the traditional 21-gun salute at noon, along with the singing of “O Canada!”
Alberta Legislature Grounds | 107 St. & 97 Ave.
Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature | 10 am – 7 pm
Tons of family fun is programmed throughout the day, including live music, performances, and family activities. You can take a tour of the Legislature Building and see where your MLA sits—a special honour reserved only for visitors on July 1! Crafts and food trucks will also fill out the rest of the day.
Alberta Legislature Grounds | 107 St. & 97 Ave.
Celebrate Canada Day at the Muttart! | 11 am – 3 pm
Enjoy live music, crafts, face painting, and more fun activities for the whole family at this specially programmed day!
Muttart Conservatory | 9626-96A St.
Celebrate Canada Day at Your AGA | 10 am – 5 pm
Bring the whole family for FREE general admission at the Art Gallery of Alberta! On top of seeing their current exciting exhibits, you can take in art activities and appreciate the work done by Canadian artists.
Art Gallery of Alberta | 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq.
Canada Day at the Garden | 11 am – 3 pm
Celebrate Canada’s birthday in one of the most beautiful settings in the city: the University of Alberta Botanic Garden. The whole family will enjoy live music, crafts, games, and a yummy Canada Day cake! Canada Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans receives half-price admission with valid ID.
University of Alberta Botanic Garden | Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon
Birthday Celebration at the Zoo | 11 am – 4 pm
Not only is it Canada’s birthday, but Lucy the elephant and the Edmonton Valley Zoo have their birthday on July 1, too! Celebrate with a scavenger hunt, mini cupcakes, and live music at this large birthday bash.
Edmonton Valley Zoo | 13315 Buena Vista Rd.
Canada Day at TWOSE | 9 am – 6 pm
Mark Canada’s birthday with some cool science at TELUS World of Science—Edmonton, which is also celebrating its 34th anniversary! The fun kicks off with a science circus filled with messy experiments, followed by the launching of 34 rockets! Sample some maple liquid nitrogen ice cream, and check out the opening of the newest IMAX film, Great Barrier Reef.
TELUS World of Science—Edmonton | 11211-142 St.
Canada Day Weekend at Fort Edmonton Park | 10 am – 5pm
Step back in time and celebrate Canada Day the old-fashioned way! The annual celebration includes an authentic parade, a toast to the Queen, a round of ‘Happy Birthday,’ and other family activities.
Fort Edmonton Park | Fox Dr. & Whitemud Dr., 7000-143 St.
Celebrations in Surrounding Areas
St. Albert Canada Day | 8 am – 11 pm
Enjoy live concerts, games, arts & crafts, inflatable bouncy castles, and food vendors! Don’t forget to stop by the St. Albert Botanic Park for strawberry tea and to let the kids plant a red petunia to honour Canada’s birthday. The fireworks display begins at 11pm at Mission Hill.
Rotary Park and Riel Recreation Park | 71 Riel Dr.
Spruce Grove Canada Day Celebration | 9 am – 11 pm
Celebrate Canada 150 and the grand opening of the new Jubilee Park spray park! Take part in the pancake breakfast, kids games, climbing wall, and live entertainment! Fireworks begin at 11pm.
Jubilee Park | 510 Grove Dr.
Stony Plain Canada Day | 10 am – 2 pm
Stony Plain celebrates Canada Day with an Art Walk, games, face painting, bouncy houses, and food trucks!
Heritage Park | 5100-41 Ave.
