July 1 All day
Join us in Campbell River for a full day of exciting Canada Day celebrations, featuring a range of activities for all ages at various locations throughout the town.
From pancake breakfasts and live music to helicopter rides and fireworks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Here’s the main event schedule for Canada Day:
- 🥞 8:00 to 10:30am – Pancake Breakfast @ Frank James Park
- 🫕 12:00pm – Fire Fighter’s Salmon BBQ at Shoppers Row
- 🥁 4:00pm – Campbell River Rotary Parade
- 🎂 6:00pm – Cake & Ceremonies at Robert Ostler Park
- 🎆 10:22pm – Fireworks! at Robert Ostler Park
Canada Day Full Timeline
Beyond the above, there are dozens of other activities happening around town on Canada Day. Here’s the full schedules:
🚌 Free Transit from 7:00am to 7:00pm 🚌
Morning
- 8:00 to 10:30am – Pancake Breakfast at Frank James Park
- 8:00 to 11:00am – Music with Doug Folkins at Frank James Park
- 9:00am to 4:00pm – Bonsai Club at Sybil Andrews Cottage
- 9:00am to 3:00pm – Artist in Residence, Shawn Decaire at Sybil Andrews
- 9:00am to 12:00pm – Huck Finn & Small Fry Fishing Adventure at Discovery Pier
- 10:00am – Aquarium & Maritime Heritage Centre Opens
- 10:00am to 3:00pm – Helicopter Rides at 49 North – 2200 Airport Drive
- 10:00am to 6:00pm – Canada Day Marketplace at Shoppers Row
- 10:00am to 2:30pm – Kids Street Fest & Entertainment at Community Centre / 11th Avenue
- 11:00am to Dusk – Canada Day Marketplace at Robert Oster Park
- 11:00am – Performance by CR DanceXtreme and Urban Dance Connection at Spirit Square Local All-Star Stage
- 11:45am – Legion Pipe Band at Frank James Park
Afternoon
- 12:00pm – Canada Day Cake at Willow Point Hall
- 12:00pm – START MOWI/Fire Fighter’s Salmon BBQ at Shoppers Row
- 12:00 to 3:00pm – Performances by Vlada Sara, Talitha Snow, Marianna, Zuri Hendrickson and Rivercity Sidemen at Spirit Square
- 12:30pm – Laichwiltach Elders and Youth Culture Group at Frank James Park (Willow Point)
- 12:00 to 4:00pm – Mike McInnes Skateboard Competition at Sportsplex
- 1:30pm – PWA Live Pro Wrestlers at Willow Point Hall
- 2:00 to 3:00pm – Larry Rogers at River Stage, Robert Ostler Park
Evening
- 6:00 to 7:00pm – Wooler at River Stage, Robert Ostler Park
- 6:00pm – Opening Ceremonies & Cake at Robert Ostler Park
- 7:30 to 8:30pm – Blurred Vision at River Stage, Robert Ostler Park
- 9:00 to 10:15pm – Sound Factory at River Stage, Robert Ostler Park
- 10:22pm – FIREWORKS at Robert Ostler Park
More about the venues: Spirit Square, Robert Ostler Park
Applications for Vendors and Parade 2024
Applications are open for this year’s Canada Day Parade. Community groups or organizations looking to promote themselves are invited to participate.
Participants are encouraged to decorate their floats and add to the festive atmosphere. Registration is just $10, and there are prizes to be won.
Registration deadline for vendors is June 28th for the parade.
Information for parade applications