For me, there’s nothing quite like kicking off the summer with family and friends on Canada Day.  Across Halton, Canada Day celebrations are in full swing from morning till night.  There is something for everyone, from parades to duck races, bouncy castles to rock concerts, yoga to museum tours. Deciding what to do will be the hardest part!

And of course, a big celebration and salute to our amazing nation has to end in style!         At night, grab your blankets and watch the professionals light up the sky with a magical fireworks show.  Who doesn’t love fireworks?

Here’s what’s on in Halton this Canada Day…

Burlington: 

The Joseph Brant Museum

Canada Day Strawberry Social ~By the Lake~

1240 North Shore Blvd. E., Burlington

Time:  11 a.m. – 4 p.m. –  Details

• Fresh strawberries and  ice cream
• Live stage entertainment
• Festive games and crafts
• Historic interpretation
• Museum tours
•  Teen Tour band

Spencer Smith Park- Waterfront   

1400 Lakeshore Road

Time: noon till 10 p.m. – Details

Fireworks at 10 p.m.

• Teen Tour Band
• Chinese performing arts
• Singers
• Symphony
• Yoga
• VR PRO 5 km run
• Dog show
• Face painting, balloon animals, stilt walkers

 Oakville:

Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park

2368 Lakeshore Road West, Bronte

Time: 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. – Details

Fireworks at dusk

• Inflatable bouncy castles
• Beer and food garden
• Vendors
• Musical performances

Milton: 

Milton Fairgrounds

136 Roberts Street

Time: 9-11:30 a.m, Veterans’ Breakfast

11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Various events –Details

Fireworks at 10 p.m.

• Veterans’ Breakfast/Parade
• Citizenship ceremonies
• Milton Chinese arts society
• Dance, singing, drum show
• Stunt show
• Reptile store
• Petting zoo
• Jugglers, carnival rides
• Pan Am/Parapan AM Zone

Halton Hills: 

Village of Glen Williams

Glen Williams Park

509 Main Street, Glen Williams

Time: 12:00 p.m. – Details

• Breakfast in the park
• Parade
• Annual rubber duck race

Parade route: Alexander and Confederation, ends at St. John’s United Church.

Acton: 

Prospect Park 

30 Park Avenue

Time: 6 p.m. -10 p.m. –  Details

Fireworks at dusk

• Concert and cake in the park

So start making that to-do list, gather your crew and join your neighbours for an exciting day to remember!  If you can’t make it out this Canada Day, there are plenty of other free festivals and events  happening across Halton all summer long.  Plan for a great day together and be sure to check for  heat/smog  and beach water safety alerts  before you heading out.

Enjoy and I’ll see you there! #proudtobecanadian

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