Wondering what to do this Canada Day in Durham?
The best location for fireworks? Best concerts? We've got you covered!
1. Canada Day in Ajax
There will be a variety of activities including cultural performances, children’s games and activities, interactive experiences, 2 stages of live entertainment, community displays and exhibitors, a sensory zone, food vendors, a beer garden and a special fireworks finale at 10 p.m.
Friday, July 1, 2022 | 2 PM – 10 PM
Fireworks: 10 PM
Ajax Downs, 50 Alexander’s Crossing, Ajax
2. Canada Day in Beaverton
This local celebration is produced as a community partnership with The Lions Club of Beaverton, local businesses and service groups, bringing multi-generational and family-friendly activities throughout the day and evening, sure to entertain festival goers all day long. Start the day with a pancake breakfast at the Fire Hall and windup at dusk with a spectacular fireworks display at the fairgrounds.
Friday, July 1, 2022 | 08:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fireworks – Close (~10:00 PM)
Beaverton FairGrounds, 176 Main St, Beaverton & Other locations
Parade route: Main Street W, Bay Street, Osborne Street, Simcoe Street
Pancake Breakfast: Firehall
3. Canada Day in Cannington
Annual Cannington Canada Day Festival. Includes – Rides and inflatables, Kids activities, Mini escape room at Haunted Trail, BBQ and Concession, Beer Tent and Area’s Best Fireworks.
Friday, July 1, 2022 | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fireworks at Dusk
MacLeod Park, 72 Peace St.
Cannington
4. Canada Day in Clarington
Join Clarington for Canada Day Celebrations! Enjoy inflatable obstacle courses for toddlers and big kids, entertainment, food and a fireworks display!
Friday, July 1, 2022 | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fireworks at 10 PM
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
2440 Highway 2, Bowmanville
5. Canada Day in Village of Newcastle
July 1, 2022
Newcastle Memorial Park, King Avenue East
6. Canada Day in Oshawa
Live, local entertainment, carnival, family zone, historical village and spectacular fireworks will provide something sure to please everyone in the family! Family activities include – Midway, Petting Zoo, Arts and Crafts, and more!
Friday, July 1 | 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Fireworks at close
Lakeview Park, Simcoe St. S. and Lakeview Park Ave, Oshawa
7. Canada Day Celebration at Columbus
In conjunction with the community of Columbus, we are open to the public and local talent will be showcased. Children’s parade at 11:30, followed by games, face painting, lunch, and music for all.
Friday July 1, 2022 | 11:30 AM. to 2:00 PM
Columbus United Church, 3285 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa
Free
8. Canada Day in Pickering
Free family activities and entertainment, followed by a giant pyro-musical firework display.
Friday, July 1
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. @ Esplanade Park, behind City Hall
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park, 705 Sandy Beach Road, Pickering
Fireworks at 10 PM
9. Canada Day in Scugog
Enjoy a variety of food and artisan vendors, have a taste of Old Flame Brewing Co.’s award-winning beverages, watch stunning antique and modern corvettes cruise down Queen St. for the Support Our Troops parade, and more.The night ends with the best firework show in Durham Region, displayed over Lake Scugog. You will not want to miss out as Scugog celebrates Canada Day in Palmer Park!
Friday, July 1 | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
Fireworks at 10:00 PM
Palmer Park, 175 Water St, Port Perry
10. Canada Day in Uxbridge
Come out and celebrate Canada Day at Elgin Park with an incredible fireworks display at dusk.
Friday, July 1 | 8 PM Gates
Fireworks @ 10 PM
Elgin Park, 180 Main Street South, Uxbridge
11. Canada Day in Whitby
Starting at 6:30 p.m. grab your picnic spot and take some pictures at the photo opportunities around the park. Enjoy music from The Doozies, Jack De Keyzer and more! End the night with an amazing fireworks show along the waterfront.
Friday, July 1 | 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Fireworks at 10:00 PM
Victoria Fields, Whitby
Additional events in Durham this weekend:
1. CHEVROLET GRAND PRIX
The series features a world-class field of drivers piloting the leading performance brands such as Cadillac, Corvette, Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes and Porsche.
July 1 – 3, 2022 | 08:30 AM to 06:00 PM
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville
$60 & up; Children 16 and under are free
2. Newcastle Community Hall Cornerstone Anniversary
Join us on Canada Day for an afternoon of fun and history as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the Newcastle Community Hall.
July 1, 2022 | 10 AM to 4 PM
Historical Museum 10am-4pm
BBQ Fundraiser (cash) 12pm-3pm
Antique Car & Tractor Show 1:30pm-4pm
Ceremony 2:30pm
Newcastle Community Hall20 King Ave. West
Newcastle
Free
3. Handmade & Local
SierraHandMade is hosting its second ‘Handmade & Local’ market featuring Clarington & Area’s own locally owned small businesses on CANADA DAY!
We are in addition planning mini putt, games with prizes & Free treats, raffles & family fun!
July 1, 2022 | 11 AM to 4 PM
Quarry Lion Golf Resort
Free
4. The Anne Experience
Explore the world of Anne of Green Gables in a behind-the-camera tour of the Pickering Museum Village, the set of various ‘Anne’ productions for almost forty years.
June 2 to September 4, 2022
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 6th Concession Road
$45.20 including tax.
5. Free Concerts
Summer Concerts: Sundays, July 3 to 31, August 14, 28 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Esplanade Park, Pickering
- Music in the Park: Sundays, July 3 to August 28 | 6:30-8:0o p.m. @ Ina Brown Parkette, Newtonville
6. 1920s Prohibition Escape Room
Travel back in time to the Roaring 1920s and the days of prohibition. Rumour has it that a speakeasy is operating at the Brougham Hotel. Bring your detective team to see if you can uncover the whiskey runners and find the moonshine before times runs out.
Friday & Saturday
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 6th Concession Road
$80 per group (6 persons max)
7. Izzy and the Mystery at the Mill
Someone has stolen wheat from Mr. Peak’s mill. Can you help 10-year old Izzy figure out who the culprit is before your times runs out? Join us for an in-person adventure around our site to solve Izzy’s Mystery! Listen to the story to figure out the suspects, discover clues, and make notes along the way!
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 6th Concession Road
$40 for 6
8. Barn & Butter
Turn cream into butter in this fun program all about the farm. Make your own batch of butter, sample on a scone or take home and taste. Explore the museum’s new interactive barn exhibit as part of the program. Milk a replica cow, learn about crops, and groom a display horse.
Saturdays | 10:30 am, 11:45 am, 2:15 pm
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Rd 6, Pickering
$11.75
9. Pick Your Own Strawberries & Makers Market
On Canada Day Weekend, we will be hosting a small vendor market to celebrate some of great local makers and the creativity in our community! Shop from a unique selection of handmade artisanal crafts and giftware, all crafted by Canadian small businesses. Find them in the courtyard by the Pickled Pony!
June 28 to July 10, 2022; Market: July 2& 3, 2022
Pingle’s Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton
Free to $7
10. More Things to Do This Weekend:
- Go Strawberry Picking: U-Pick Strawberry Farms in Greater Toronto Area & Hamilton
- Visit Lavender Fields: Lavender Farms in Ontario For a Day Trip
- Go Hiking: 27 of the Best Hiking Spots & Nature Parks in the Durham Region
- Summer Fun in Durham: Things to Do in Durham this Summer!
