Barrie
The City of Barrie is expanding its Canada Day celebrations with the return of Canada Day On the Move, bringing free, family-friendly programming to local neighbourhood parks in addition to the main festivities at Centennial Park and the fireworks on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Canada Day On the Move will feature three-hour pop-up events at Lampman Lane Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Painswick Park from 3 to 6 p.m., offering free, family-friendly entertainment. Activities include an animal education show by Speaking of Wildlife, face painting, busker performances, interactive games, inflatables, live music and more.
Celebrations at Centennial Park begin at noon and will include a Food Truck Festival, live entertainment, and a featured performance by the Ultimutts Animal Actors Show. The Moonwalk Entertainment Family Zone will also be on-site, offering paid attractions such as inflatables, games, face painting, fun food, and additional family-focused activities.
Downtown celebrations will include Open Air Dunlop, presented by the Downtown Barrie BIA, taking place in Meridian Place. Dunlop Street will be closed to vehicles from Maple Avenue to Mulcaster Street. The Open Air Dunlop event will feature activities, vendors and live entertainment
The evening will end with a fireworks show at approximately 10 p.m. The show will be visible from multiple vantage points along Barrie’s waterfront. Heritage Park will be closed to the public for safety during the show. In case of inclement weather, fireworks will be held on Friday, July 3.
10 am to 1 pm - Canada Day On the Move at Lampman Lane Park (59 Lampman Lane)
10 am to 11 pm - Open Air Dunlop – Canada Day Celebrations by the Downtown Barrie BIA (Dunlop Street)
12 pm to 10 pm - Canada Day activities, food trucks, entertainment at Centennial Park (61, 65, 75, 79 Lakeshore Drive)
3 pm to 6 pm - Canada Day On the Move at Painswick Park (231 Ashford Drive)
10 pm - Fireworks Show (waterfront)
On July 1, Barrie Transit will operate on a Sunday service schedule. After the fireworks show, the last buses will depart the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal and Downtown Hub at approximately 10:30 p.m.: Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal: Routes 7A, 7B, 8A-NB, 8A-SB, 8B-SB, 12A, 12B, TOD-C, & TOD-D. Downtown Hub: Routes 2B, 10, 11, 100, 101, & TOD-B.
The Chase McEachern Way Parking Lot and the Centennial Beach Lot (south end) will be closed July 1, 2026 for the Canada Day celebrations.
For full event details and activity times, visit barrie.ca/CanadaDay.
Blue Mountain
Celebrate Canada Day at Blue Mountain with a full day of family fun and live entertainment. Explore the Kids Zone, meet roaming performers, enjoy magic and music, then cap off the celebration with evening concerts featuring Bernadette Connors duo, headliner The Wild High, and fireworks display.
Bracebridge
Join us in Downtown Bracebridge throughout the day to celebrate.
Noon - 5pm - Music in Memorial Park - hosted by Bracebridge Rotary Club, 6:30pm - return to the Park for the weekly Bandshell Concert Series.
4pm - 9pm - Street Party in Downtown Bracebridge along Manitoba Street
9:45 - Fireworks in Bracebridge Bay.
Bradford
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury invites everyone to join in on the Canada Day celebrations on Wednesday, July 1 at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre. The festivities commence at 4:00pm, and includes entertainment, music, food, the official ceremonies, the presentation of the annual Civic Awards and closing with an amazing show of fireworks at 10pm.
Canada's Wonderland
Celebrate Canada Day at Canada’s Wonderland with a spectacular fireworks show on July 1. After a full day of rides, live entertainment, and family fun, gather for a stunning nighttime display as vibrant colours and exciting effects light up the sky—creating the perfect grand finale to your celebration.
Collingwood
The Town of Collingwood is excited to present the Collingwood Festival for Canada, This year’s festival brings an expanded lineup of music, markets, family friendly activities, and beloved Canada Day traditions, transforming downtown Collingwood and the waterfront into a vibrant hub of community pride.
- Celebrity Pancake Breakfast – 8:00–11:00 a.m. – 84 Hurontario St.
- Rubber Duck Race – 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. – Hume St. Bridge
- Candid Canuck – All Day – Town Hall & 84 Hurontario St.
- Family Bike Parade – 10:00 a.m. – Trott’s Sports Excellence
- Balloon Twisting & Glitter Tattoos – 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – 84 Hurontario St.
- Local Live Lunch – 12:00–1:30 p.m. – Sheffer Court
- Citizenship Reaffirmation Ceremony & Gigantic Canada Day Birthday Cake – 2:00 p.m. – Federal Building
- Fireworks – 10:00 p.m. – Best viewing location Harbourview Park
Whether you’re enjoying live music by the waterfront, exploring local art, sharing a meal with neighbours, or watching fireworks light up the harbour, the Collingwood Festival for Canada offers something memorable for all ages. We look forward to celebrating with you as we honour the creativity, diversity, and shared experiences that make Collingwood such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
For more information about the Collingwood Festival for Canada, visit https://www.collingwood.ca/events.
Innisfil/Friday Harbour
Celebrate Canada Day at Friday Harbour with a vibrant waterfront experience featuring DJ, special menus, and fireworks over the harbour at 10:00 PM. Join us for a full day of festive programming, lakeside views, and memorable moments for the whole family.
Midland
Celebrate Canada Day in Midland! Enjoy a fun-filled day of red and white at Little Lake Park with a lively parade, family activities, live entertainment, and fireworks to end the night.
Canada Day Parade 10:30am - King Street will be closed from Bayshore Drive to Little Lake Park Road for the Canada Day parade
Little Lake Park Activities 11:00am - 5:00pm
Live Entertainment - Little Lake Park 11:00am - 9:45pm
Fireworks - Little Lake Park Dusk
New Tecumseth
Join us for an evening of family-friendly fun, local vendors, and a beautiful outdoor setting.
Time: 4:00 PM – Dusk
Location: Tottenham Conservation Area
Opening Ceremonies 4:15PM
Event Highlights:
- A variety of delicious food trucks
- Kids Activity Zone (4:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
- Face painting and glitter tattoos
- Inflatables and interactive fun
- Roaming mascots
- Recreation Team Fun Zone
- Henna tattoos
- Photo booth FUN
- Vendor Market (4:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Live Entertainment on the Main Stage:
- Rockwood – Classic Rock and Roll 4:25PM
- Sonshine & Broccoli Children’s Entertainment: 5:30 PM meet & greet to follow offstage
- Summer of ’69: 6:30PM
- Tim Ronan & The Liabilities : 8:30PM
Spectacular FIREWORKS display at approximately 9:40PM
Stay Refreshed:
Enjoy free access to a water station—don’t forget to bring your refillable water bottle.
Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs, and get ready for an evening of celebration!
Orillia
Click here for event schedule
Wasaga Beach
This Canada Day, the Town of Wasaga Beach is inviting residents and visitors from across Ontario to celebrate Canada in a place where part of the nation’s story was written.
“Long before Wasaga Beach became one of Canada’s most visited summer destinations, it was the site of a pivotal battle during the War of 1812, where the defence of Upper Canada by the crew of the HMS Nancy, under the command of Lieutenant Worsley, helped shape the borders of Canada as we know them,” explains Mayor Brian Smith.
Visitors are invited to honour that history on the shores of the world’s longest freshwater beach through a new partnership that connects one of Ontario’s most visited beachfronts with one of Canada’s most significant historic sites. Hosted by the Town of Wasaga Beach in partnership with the nationally significant Nancy Island Historic Site, the celebration will bring together Canadian history, World Cup soccer, and the only Canada Day Symphony Fireworks Show on Georgian Bay, featuring some of Canada’s most iconic artists over the decades, from the 1980s to the 2020s.
Throughout the day, Historic Nancy Island will serve as the hub of the celebration, with World Cup matches broadcast live on a giant outdoor screen at 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. Visitors can gather to watch the games while enjoying free family-friendly activities and entertainment, including DJ Efsharp spinning The Official Soundtrack of Summer, food trucks, the Great Canadian Craft Tent, garden games, a 25-foot climbing wall, a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course, and more.
As the sun sets, the celebration will move to the beachfront for a spectacular Canada Day Symphony Fireworks Show at Beach Area 2.
Designed as an immersive waterfront experience, the display will combine fireworks with a soundtrack celebrating some of Canada’s most iconic artists and songs. Featuring music from more than a dozen Canadian performers, the soundtrack has been curated as a musical journey through the decades of the 80’s to the 2020’s.
The show will open with Maestro Fresh Wes, widely recognized as one of the pioneers of Canadian hip-hop, setting the tone with a confident, distinctly Canadian voice before lifting into Coldplay’s A Sky Full of Stars as a cinematic nod to Canada’s British and Commonwealth roots. From there, it will unfold as a musical journey through the sounds of Canadian summer: the road-trip anthems that bring families north, the classic rock and nostalgic pop that have been the soundtrack of summer in Wasaga Beach for decades, and the contemporary Canadian hits carrying that story forward today.
Visitors can enjoy a front-row seat to the experience at Beach Area 2, where the synchronized soundtrack will be broadcast alongside the fireworks display.
Learn more about Canada Day celebrations at wasagabeach.com/CanadaDay.
