Owen Sound celebrates Canada Day with tons of family entertainment, games and attractions throughout the day, followed by an outstanding evening music program and a spectacular fireworks display over the bay.
In 2017, Canada celebrates its sesquicentennial and Owen Sound celebrates its 160th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, the City is hosting an extended Canada Day Celebration at Kelso Beach Park on June 30, July 1 and July 2, the start of Maawanji'iding: Festival Canadiana. Please visit our Festival Canadiana Owen Sound site for more information about this exciting 10-day event including the full schedule of activities on Canada Day. And yes, there will be fireworks!
CANADA DAY 2017
Enjoy family activities including inflatable attractions, circus workshops, craft demonstrations, food vendors, and entertainment throughout the weekend. Each day has a special theme, with Canada's 150th celebration marked with fireworks and an extra-special entertainment program on the Saturday. Free admission - donations encouraged.
PARKING: outside the fence at Kelso Beach Park. Parking inside fence is for participants and vehicles displaying barrier-free parking permits only.
Additional parking available at Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services, 1793 3rd Avenue West, and Owen Sound Medical Centre, 1415 1st Avenue West.
Map to Festival Canadiana location (June 30 to July 2 only):
JUNE 30 - OWEN SOUND DAY - Opens at 5:00 PM
The story of Owen Sound through music by prominent local musicians, spoken word by the Métissage Collective, and an interactive visual presentation by youth of our area called #MyOwenSound. Plus inflatables, food vendors, artisan market and more.
JULY 1 - CANADA 150 DAY - Opens at 12:00 PM
The big day includes a dedication of the Gitche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden at Kelso Beach Park, inflatable attractions, circus workshops, craft demonstrations, food vendors, and an enhanced entertainment program featuring the JUNO award-winning band Digging Roots, the youth visual presentation #MyCanada, an aerial fire circus by Lookup Theatre, and an amazing fireworks display over Owen Sound harbour! See Festival Canadiana for complete schedule and other information.
Canada Day Fireworks over Owen Sound Bay - photo by John Fearnall (Good Noise Photography)
JULY 2 - ImagiNATION DAY - Opens at 12:00 PM
Imagining Canada's future through the eyes of children and youth. Everyone is welcome to participate in the creative activities planned for this day, including workshops in traditional crafts, circus arts, and innovative technology. Emerging Artists musical showcase and evening performances featuring 2X-JUNO nominee Alysha Brilla and the Brilltones, plus Franco-Ontario band Ariko and sensational youth talent. Plus inflatables, food vendors, artisan market and more.
Please visit our Festival Canadiana Owen Sound site for full information about the Canada Day weekend and the rest of the exciting 10-day festival.
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