{"id":1138,"date":"2014-05-17T09:47:17","date_gmt":"2014-05-17T09:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.7.128\/wpmigrate\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2014-05-17T09:47:17","modified_gmt":"2014-05-17T09:47:17","slug":"10-ways-to-celebrate-canada-day-across-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/10-ways-to-celebrate-canada-day-across-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to celebrate Canada Day across Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yeehaw!&nbsp; As Canada Day approaches, tripatlas.com\/new has rounded up all the best events, celebrations, and festivals taking place to celebrate the birth of our nation on July 1st.<\/p>\n<p>From Montreal to Vancouver, Edmonton to Calgary, St. John&#8217;s to Toronto &#8211; go for a last minute getaway to one of these hot Canadian destinations for the biggest party of the year.<\/p>\n<p>More great Canada articles from tripatlas.com\/new: <a href=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/articles\/519\/10_Incredible_Spa_Getaways_and_Destinations_in_Canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Incredible Spa Getaways in Canada<\/a> for spa lovers or <a href=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/articles\/449\/10_Amazing_Dream_Weekend_Getaways_in_Canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Amazing Dream Getaways in Canada<\/a> for adventurers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 Ways to celebrate Canada Day across the nation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/canadadayactivitiesstreet.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Hundreds of thousands gather in front of Parliament Hill \" title=\"Hundreds of thousands gather in front of Parliament Hill \" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" align=\"right\" \/>1) Canada Day 2009 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa <\/strong>(July 1) is always the country&#8217;s biggest celebration.&nbsp; Join with hundreds of thousands of revelers on Parliament Hill and throughout downtown Ottawa and Gatineau for Canada Day celebrations.&nbsp; This year&#8217;s entertainment lineup includes Sarah McLaclan, Quebec singer Gregory Charles, and more.&nbsp; The giant firework finale starts at 10pm while family activities and entertainment will be taking place all day at Major&#8217;s Hill Park and Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawatourism.ca\/en\/discoverottawa\/255-canada-day-celebrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ottawatourism.ca<\/a> for more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival <\/strong>(June 25 to July 5, 2009) is also taking place in Ottawa, with performances to be heard all of July 1st in Confederation Park. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawajazzfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ottawajazzfestival.com<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Lobsterpalooza along Cape Breton Trail in Nova Scotia <\/strong>(May 24 to July 1) tempts visitors to participate in the largest &#8220;Feastival&#8221; of its kind.&nbsp; Lobsterpalooza celebrates coastal communities&#8217; seafaring traditions along 185 miles of Margaree Forks and Cape Breton&#8217;s Cabot Trail for the best seafood and lobster that Canada has to offer. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lobsterpalooza.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lobsterpalooza.ca<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3) St. John&#8217;s Newfoundland Canada Day Party<\/strong> (July 1) is Newfoundland&#8217;s largest event, beginning June 30th at 5pm to 1am with a Canada Day Countdown rock concert featuring Joel Plaskett Emergency.&nbsp; On Canada Day, you can find Art in the Park in King Square; beach volleyball tournaments; skateboard competitions, children&#8217;s activities (face painting, prizes, bounce rides, visits by Dora the Explorer, magicians, and more) on the Boardwalk and in Market Square; and Newfoundland&#8217;s largest flea market and craft fair along King Street &amp; Charlotte Street in St John&#8217;s.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjcanadaday.ca\/sjcanada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sjcanadaday.ca<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/canadadayactivitiesparade.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Canada Day Parade in Montreal\" title=\"Canada Day Parade in Montreal\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" align=\"left\" \/>4) Celafete in Montreal <\/strong>(July 1) brings over 200 free activities for the entire family to the quays of the Old Port in Montreal.&nbsp; This year celebrates the 375th Anniversary of the city of Trois Rivieres, of historical coureurs-des-bois and fur traders of Quebec.&nbsp; Catch a day-long Food Fair from 10am to 11pm; the Official Canada Day Ceremony at 11am including fanfare and a 21-gun salute; inflatable bounce rides for kids from 12 to 7pm; circus performers from Circus Magic; and a giant open-air disco during Dance on the Quay from 9:15pm and onward.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.celafete.ca\/montreal\/index.php?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.celafete.ca<\/a> for more.<\/p><div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>5) The Festival Grand Rire de Quebec<\/strong> (June 10 to July 5) comedy festival takes places in Quebec City and hosts almost 500,000 visitors.&nbsp; This 10th year of the festival will feature more than 250 well-known and up-and-coming comedians over 26 days of events &#8211; many taking place during the Canada Day holiday.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandrire.com\/festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.grandrire.com<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6) Queen&#8217;s Park in Toronto <\/strong>(July 1) begins celebrations at 11am with a citizenship ceremony followed by the singing of O Canada and a 21-gun salute at 12pm.&nbsp; From noon to 5pm, Queen&#8217;s Park will feature live entertainment, inflatable games, carnival games, face painting, strolling performers, skills challenges in hockey and basketball, rock climbing, and more &#8211; free of charge.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizenship.gov.on.ca\/english\/honours\/canadaday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.citizenship.gov.on.ca<\/a> for more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For something a little different, Ribfest is taking place at Centennial Park in Etobicoke from June 26 to July 1 and also has entertainment, crafts, and fireworks in the evening &#8211; not to mention ridiculous amounts of ribs.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontoribfest.com\/about-toronto-ribfest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.torontoribfest.com<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/canadadayactivitiesfirework.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Fireworks in Vancouver\" title=\"Fireworks in Vancouver\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" width=\"300\" height=\"452\" align=\"right\" \/>7) The Canada Day Celebration at Canada Place in Vancouver <\/strong>(July 1) was recognized as one of the top national events in 2008&nbsp; From 10am to 7pm at Canada Place and surrounding streets, the free outdoor festival will feature members from So You Think You Can Dance Canada; performances by Canadian acts like Elise Estrada and DJ Leanne; high-energy games for kids; street performers; food vendors and festival treats; and a firework display at 10:30pm.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismvancouver.com\/visitors\/events.details.php?id=2456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tourismvancouver.com<\/a> for more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also taking place from June 26 to July 5 is the <strong>TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival<\/strong>.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastaljazz.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.coastaljazz.ca<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8) Ale &amp; Tail Canadian Beerfest in Calgary<\/strong> (June 30) is taking place at the Calgary Zoo to celebrate Canada Day.&nbsp; Enjoy a complimentary beer sampling of Canadian brews, a baked potato bar, corn on the cob, and beaver tails for dessert.&nbsp; After dinner, teams of 10 will take off for the Great Canadian Race through the Zoo&#8217;s forest.&nbsp; An adults only evening, the cost is $49.95 for all food and events.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calgaryzoo.com\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=29&amp;Itemid=287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.calgaryzoo.com<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9) Warm up for the Calgary Stampede<\/strong> (July 1 to July 12) in Calgary during Canada Day.&nbsp; The events at the Stampede Grounds begin on July 3rd but tons of events will be taking place on July 1 and 2 to get ready for the World&#8217;s Greatest Outdoor Festival.&nbsp; Catch Blacksmith Competitions, kid&#8217;s competitions, and cowboys flooding the streets of Calgary.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampedeagriculture.com\/ten-day-schedule.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.stampedeagriculture.com<\/a> for a full breakdown of the festival schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>10) Picnic in the Park in Edmonton <\/strong>(July 1) is being held by Canad Inns to celebrate Canada&#8217;s National Birthday.&nbsp; The daylong event geared towards families includes games and activities for children, exciting entertainment on the Lyric Theatre Stage, and a spectacular fireworks show to cap off the day&#8217;s festivities. Admission is free and food vendors are located on site for this event from 12pm to 10:30pm.&nbsp; Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationwinnipeg.ca\/events-calendar\/event\/88\/canad-day-picnic-in-the-park-july-1st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.destinationwinnipeg.ca<\/a> for more. <\/p>\n<p>Want to book a trip to one of these great cities for Canada Day? 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