It is important to reflect and understand that Canada Day means something different to everybody.  For many Indigenous Peoples, Canada Day is not a time of celebration, but a reminder of our country’s colonial past and ongoing challenges. The effects of the loss of traditional lands and of over a century of systemic racism and mistreatment are still prevalent and felt by Indigenous Peoples today. 
The City of Thunder Bay has been built on the traditional lands of the Ojibwa peoples of Fort William First Nation, original signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty signed in 1850, and we recognize the significant contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples to our heritage, social, cultural, spiritual and economic wealth.
Canada Day – July 1, 2023 – Walk together. Learn together. Grow together. 
Prince Arthur’s Landing, Marina Park 
Since early 2021, there has been an ongoing re-envisioning of Canada Day on the Waterfront to reflect and recognize that Canada Day means something different to everyone, and to move forward in an inclusive, thoughtful, and meaningful way towards Reconciliation. Please join us for this event and an opportunity for us to come together as a community
Canada Day Schedule
This event runs from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm and has a variety of activities to check out throughout the park! 
Main Stage – Presented by Ontario Power Generation 

4:00 pm – Miranda Currie
5:00 pm – Opening remarks
6:00 pm – JB Band
7:00 pm – Tennyson King
8:00 pm – Tim Albertson 

Second Stage

3:00 pm – Thunder Bay World Dance Collective
3:30 pm – Lei Hua Chinese Music and Dance Group
4:15 pm – Thai Healing Centre Dance Troop
4:45 pm – BREAK for opening ceremonies on Main Stage
6:00 pm – World Cultural Dance
6:40 pm – Italian Touch Latin Dance
7:15 pm – Arabella Middle Eastern Dance Academy
8:00 pm – Cambrian Players Improv Troupe

Park Wide Programming

Festival Area

Food vendors
Artisans
CKPR Summer of Fun Crew
Bubble station
Outdoor games
Information & First Aid
Portable washrooms

Tai Chi Park / Green Space

Sunrise Ceremony
Sacred fire
NAN Display 
Tipi 

Skate Park

Cinema 5 Skate Park – lessons and equipment borrowing for youth 

Splash Pad & Water Garden Pavilion

DJ splash party
Water toys
Thunder Bay Clown Club – face painting & balloon animals 
Indoor washrooms
Water bottle filling station 

Baggage Building Arts Centre

Information & First Aid
Crafts with CAHEP on the patio (access up the ramp)
Cookie painting with SonShine Sweets in the Gallery area (access through patio) *available until supplies run out

Green Lawn Area

Healthy Kids
Youth Move
Canadian Army
Let’s Talk Science – Confederation College

Accessible Parking Requests
There is limited general public parking in Marina Park on July 1.Accessible parking for those with a valid Accessible Parking Permit is available within the park. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 807-684-3844. Reservations will open Monday, June 26th at 9:00 am and be open until Thursday, June 29 at 3:00 pm or until all spaces are reserved previous to that time.  
Parking Information
Free parking is available on July 1 in the Waterfront Parkade.   
Important Information
No personal fireworks, alcohol, smoking or vaping is permitted at the event.
 
All Canadians are encouraged to take time to educate themselves, listen to truth, and reflect on how they can contribute to reconciliation, strengthen relations and make our country a more inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for everyone.