- Canada Day Live Racing & Fireworks
- Sage Creek Canada Day Celebration
- Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium
- Canada Day at The Forks
- Canada Day Celebration at Assiniboine Park
- Canada Day at Bridgwater Lakes Park
- 2024 Canada Day Drumming Celebration
- Corydon Avenue B.I.Z Concert Series
1. Canada Day Live Racing & Fireworks
Live racing starts at 7:30 p.m followed by a spectacular fireworks display by CanFire Pyrotechnics.
Free family fun activities starting at 6:30 p.m including bouncy castles, face painting and entertainment!
Who is it for? All ages
WHEN & WHERE?
Date & Time: Monday, July 1st, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Venue: Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 2E9
Contact details
Phone: 204-885-3330
Free Parking
Public Transport not accessible
2. Sage Creek Canada Day Celebration
Who is it for? All ages
WHEN & WHERE?
Date & Time: Monday, July 1st, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue: Ron Duhamel Park, 265 Sage Creek Blvd
Free Parking
3. Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium
Celebrate Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium with a day full of fun and festivities! This free, family-friendly event is packed with entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
Tailgate Kickoff Party
Start the celebration early in the tailgate area, where you can enjoy live music from local bands, a variety of food trucks offering Canadian classics, and plenty of family-friendly activities.
Event Highlights
- Mainstage Performances: The mainstage comes alive at 3:00 PM with performances from local talents like Brandi Vezina, Neighbour Andy, Catie St. Germain, and Indian City. The excitement builds up to our headliner, the Sam Roberts Band, with special guest Doc Walker.
- Cultural and Family Activities: Explore a local market, enjoy kids’ activities, and experience the entertainment at the tailgate stage. Food vendors will be on-site, including Beavertails, Just Loaded Food Truck, Blue Truck Smokies, Walleye Wagon, Tot Wheels, and more.
- Family-Friendly Entertainment: Enjoy face painting, storytelling, inflatables, and other activities designed for all ages. The day will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the city skyline at dusk.
Tickets
Tickets for the event are free and available online for the mainstage performances. No tickets are required for access to the tailgate celebration, which runs from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
How to get tickets:
- Visit the event website to secure your free mainstage tickets.
- For assistance or if you are unable to claim tickets online, contact Fan Services at 204-784-7448.
Remember, children under the age of 2 do not need a ticket to attend. Additionally, if possible, please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to support Harvest Manitoba.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: Monday, July 1st, 2024 | 12:00 PM – Dusk
Venue: Princess Auto Stadium, 315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg
Parking and Transportation: Parking around the stadium is free, subject to availability, and Winnipeg Transit will release the transportation schedule two weeks before Canada Day. We encourage attendees to walk or bike to the stadium if possible. A bike valet service will be provided for cyclists.
4. Canada Day at The Forks
July 1 | Canada Day at The Forks Schedule
Oodena Celebration Circle | programmed in partnership with 2Spirit Manitoba and Tunngasugit Inuit Resource Center
| 11 AM – 11:30 AM | 2Spirit Manitoba – Presentation |
| 12 PM – 12:30 PM | Tunngasugit Inuit Resource Center – Throat Singing Performance |
| 1 PM – 1:30 PM | 2Spirit Manitoba – Presentation |
| 2 PM – 2:30 PM | Elder Barb Neepinak – Hand Drumming Workshop |
| 3 PM – 3:30 PM | Tunngatsugit Inuit Resource Center – Interactive Inuit Games |
| 4 PM – 4:30 PM | Elder Barb Neepinak – Hand Drumming Workshop |
Hill Stage | programmed in partnership with Manitoba Music, 2Spirit Manitoba, and Tunngasugit Inuit Resource Center
| 11 AM – 11:30 AM | Darryl Buck – Performance |
| 12 PM – 12:30 PM | 2Spirit Manitoba – Performance |
| 1 PM – 1:30 PM | Tunngatsugit Inuit Resource Center – Interactive Inuit Games |
| 2 PM – 2:30 PM | Fenom – Performance |
| 3 PM – 3:30 PM | 2Spirit Manitoba – Performance |
| 4 PM – 4:30 PM | Tunngasugit Inuit Resource Center – Throat Singing Performance |
CN Internship | programmed in partnership with GeNie BOSS Dance Company
| 11 AM – 11:30 AM | DJ Fuzzy Paws – Performance |
| 11:30 AM – 12 PM | DJ MONI – Performance |
| 12 PM – 12:15 PM | Punjabi Dance Academy – Performance |
| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Ben Tamana – Performance |
| 1 PM – 1:45 PM | Drum Café – Performance |
| 1:45 PM – 2 PM | BOMA – Afro Dance Workshop |
| 2 PM – 2:10 PM | Polynesian Dance Group – Performance |
| 2:10 PM – 2:30 PM | SWI Indian Dance Group – Indian Dance Workshop |
| 2:30 PM – 2:40 PM | Kelly Chinchilla and Daughter – Performance |
| 2:40 PM – 5 PM | Dance Battle (ft. DJ Majuice, DJ Q, Drop In Dance K-pop Crew, Dynamite Dance Crew, and Bollywood Dance Group) |
Forks Market Parking Lot | programmed in partnership with Basketball Manitoba
SHORTHAND
| 11:30 AM – 1 PM | Youth Tournament Championship Game |
| 1 PM – 1:30 PM | Shooting Competition |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Wheelchair Basketball Demonstration and Game |
| 2:30 PM – 3 PM | Dunk Contest |
| 3 PM – 4 PM | Sea Bears Activation |
| 4 PM – 5 PM | Adult Championship Game |
SECONDARY COURT
| 11 AM – 5 PM | Open Court – public access with DJs and Sea Bears Activations |
The Plaza at The Forks Skateboard Park | programmed in partnership with Pitikwé Skatepark and Graffiti Gallery
| 11 AM – 1 PM | Skateboarding Lessons (ft. DJ, grip tape painting workshop, and community based mural project) |
| 1 PM – 3 PM | Open Session (ft. DJ, grip tape painting workshop, and community based mural project) |
| 3 PM – 5 PM | Best Skateboarding Trick Contest (ft. DJ, grip tape painting workshop, and community based mural project) |
The patio by The Forks Market | programmed in partnership with Manitoba Music
| 5 PM – 5:30 PM | Folkroots Bhangra Academy |
| 5:50 PM – 6:30 PM | Victoria Turko |
| 6:40 PM – 7:15 PM | Alex Maher |
| 7:30 PM – 8 PM | Mattmac |
| 8:30 PM – 9 PM | Kelly Bado |
*Schedule and programming subject to change
Who is it for? All ages – Family
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: Monday, July 1, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Venue & Address: Multiple Locations, The Forks, Winnipeg
Paid Parking
5. Canada Day Celebration at Assiniboine Park
Join us at Assiniboine Park on Monday, July 1 for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in recognition of Canada Day.
Activities
- Concerts at the Lyric Theatre and the Performance Garden at The Leaf (full schedule below)
- Citizenship ceremony at the Lyric Theatre, beginning at 11:00 am
- Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Workshops at the Tannis M. Richardson Classroom in The Leaf | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Bouncy castles and activities for kids at the Lyric Field | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Food trucks at the Lyric Field | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Food Truck at The Gardens at The Leaf | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Pavilion Pop-Up Patio | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Happy Solstice Market by diary sessions in the Gardens at The Leaf | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Fire teachings with Cree Crowchild at the Indigenous Peoples Garden Fire Node | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Cake & Fortune Cookies presented by the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre in the Kitchen Garden | 2:00 pm
Entertainment Schedule
Performances at the Lyric Field
| 11:00 AM | Citizenship Ceremony O’Canada by Musica Singers of Manitoba |
| 12:15 PM | Viva Brasil Canada |
| 1:15 PM | Andrina Turenne |
| 2:15 PM | Son of Dave |
| 3:15 PM | School of Rock |
| 4:15 PM | Zrada |
Performances at the outdoor Performance Garden at The Leaf
| 12:00 PM | Coast-to-Coast Canada Day Drumming Presented by the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre |
| 2:15 PM | Jace Bodner |
| 3:15 PM | Dom Adams |
| 4:15 PM | Onna Lou |
WHEN & WHERE?
Date & Time: Monday, July 1, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 5 PM
Venue & Address: Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg
Transportation and Parking
Parking in Assiniboine Park is limited and can be difficult to find during large events. Please consider carpooling or using alternate transportation options like public transit or active transportation. Click here for parking lot locations.
A park and ride will be available at the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) located at 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. A shuttle will transport visitors from CMU, to the Park, and back from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. The final ride departs at 5:30 pm.
A Canada Day Shuttle will be travelling between The Forks and Assiniboine Park from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Details coming soon.
6. Canada Day at Bridgwater Lakes Park
FREE Activities for the entire family!
- Cake & Refreshments
- Bouncy Castles
- Face Painting
- Balloon Twister
- Games
- Bazaar
- Dragon Dance
- Cultural Entertainment
HOSTED BY
Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association | MP Terry Duguid | MLA David Pancratz | Councillor Janice Lukes
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: Monday July 1, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Bridgwater Lakes Park, Winnipeg
Wheelchair accessible
7. 2024 Canada Day Drumming Celebration
Join us on July 1, 2024, for the 8th Annual Canada Day Drumming event! Cities across the country will be hosting drumming celebrations. Bring your drums, pots, and pans! In Vancouver, join in for a day filled with drum performances representing diverse cultures. At 1:00 PM CDT, everyone will unite to drum together for 6 minutes, celebrating unity and diversity. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: Monday, July 1, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Assiniboine Park, 145 The Leaf Way, Winnipeg (close to the Leaf)
8. Corydon Avenue B.I.Z. Concert Series
Date & Time: Fridays & Saturdays, June 21 – August 31, 2024 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue & Address : Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg