From waterfront festivals and community parades to family breakfasts, live entertainment, barbecues, and fireworks, communities across Bruce and Grey counties are preparing to celebrate Canada Day. Whether you’re looking for an all-day family outing or a small town community gathering, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate close to home.

Grey County

Owen Sound Canada Day Celebrations

Owen Sound’s annual Canada Day celebrations feature two days of festivities, including live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, a drone show, and fireworks at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.

Celebrate Canada Day in Meaford

Meaford’s festivities include family activities, live entertainment, food, vendors, and community celebrations throughout the day around the harbour and community venues.

Hanover Canada Day Celebration

Hanover Town Park will host inflatables, games, cookie decorating, balloon twisting, live entertainment, opening ceremonies, and activities for children and families.

Hanover Curling Club Canada Day Breakfast

Start the day with a community breakfast hosted by the Hanover Curling Club.

Canada Day in The Blue Mountains

Clarksburg and The Blue Mountains offer a full day of activities, including a pancake breakfast, face painting, scavenger hunts, music, barbecues, and family entertainment.

Priceville Canada Day Celebration

Bruce County

Kincardine Canada Day Parade

The annual Canada Day Parade travels through downtown Kincardine along Queen Street from Victoria Park to the Harbour Street flag pole. This community favourite offers a great way to kick off the holiday.

Canada Day in Brockton (Walkerton)

Hosted at Centennial Park in Walkerton, this family-friendly event features a Rotary Club barbecue, cake, food trucks, live music, family activities, and a free swim. A rain location is available at the Walkerton Community Centre.

Canada Day Kick-Off in Tiverton

Celebrate early with this family-friendly community event featuring food vendors, lawn games, activities, and a community barbecue.

Canada Day in Bluewater Park (Wiarton)

Residents and visitors can enjoy a full day of celebrations, including a pancake breakfast, barbecue, fish dinner, cake and ice cream, games, vendors, face painting, a foam party, petting zoo, and more.

Regional Event Directories

Looking for even more Canada Day activities? Explore these regional calendars for additional celebrations, fireworks displays, festivals, and community events.

BruceGreySimcoe Events Calendar

https://brucegreysimcoe.com/festivals-events/calendar

Visit Grey Events Calendar

https://visitgrey.ca/events

Explore The Bruce Festivals and Events Calendar

https://explorethebruce.com/things-to-do/festivals-events

Celebrate Local

Canada Day offers an opportunity to connect with neighbours, support local organizations, enjoy community traditions, and celebrate the unique character of Bruce and Grey Counties. Whether you’re attending a parade, enjoying a community breakfast, listening to live music, or watching fireworks with family and friends, there are countless ways to celebrate close to home.

Before attending, visitors are encouraged to check event websites and municipal pages for the latest schedules, weather updates, parking information, and event details.