With past attendance estimates of over 20,000, Canada Day remains Thunder Bay’s largest annual single-day event. The celebration begins at 5:30 pm with entertainment and activities for people of all ages.
There will be a variety of programming throughout Prince Arthur’s Landing until 11 pm when the night finishes with a spectacular fireworks show.
The Main Stage:
6:45PM – Fisher Sisters
7:30PM – One Floor Down
8:45PM – Poor Angus – Two sets
The Waterfront Plaza Stage:
6:30PM – Lockyer Boys
7:45PM – Jamie Labrador
9:00PM – Taphouse Trio
Numerous performances and demonstrations by local community groups will also take place at various locations throughout the park.
Activities for the whole family include art workshops at the Baggage Building Arts Centre, face painting, yoga, inflatable play structures, games and activities.
Don’t forget your bathing suit so you can cool off and play at the Splash Pad, and be sure to stop by the Open Air Photo Booth to get your very own Canada Day souvenir.
Food vendors will be on-site.
Admission to the Canada Day celebrations at Prince Arthur’s Landing is free. Free parking is available at the Court Street Parkade (18 N. Court St) and free shuttle buses will be running from the Intercity Mall and the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre (400 River Street) from 4:30 pm to 12:30 am. There is no general public parking in the park on July 1, and no personal fireworks or alcohol permitted on the grounds.