How will you be celebrating Canada Day this year? Catch musical performances at Olympic Plaza, watch an Indigenous Powwow at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, and take in the fireworks from Scotsman's Hill. Explore all the ways you can celebrate Canada Day 2024.

Canada Day Fireworks in Calgary

Enjoy the tradition of Canada Day Fireworks as they are launched from Stampede Park! View the fireworks from Scotsman’s Hill and other viewpoints in and around the downtown area. 

Where: Fireworks from Stampede Park

When: July 1, at 11pm

City of Calgary Canada Day Events

Show your Canadian spirit and celebrate Canada Day in Calgary!

Canada Day at Olympic Plaza 

Located in the heart of downtown Calgary, Olympic Plaza will offer a gathering place to show off your national pride. Catch performances on Olympic Plaza’s stage throughout the day and celebrate with locals and visitors alike. Live arts performances, presented by Arts Commons, will feature a variety of local musicians performing jazz, Indigenous, Afro-Fusion, hiphop, folk, country, and more. 

Where: Olympic Plaza 

When: July 1, 11am to 5pm 

Canada Day on St. Patrick’s Island 

This year St. Patrick’s Island will feature three areas with music, theatre, and fun activities on Canada Day. The island can be accessed via the George C. King bridge and has plenty of natural spaces to explore in between programming. 

Where: St. Patrick’s Island 

When: July 1, 11am to 5pm 

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (formerly Fort Calgary)

The City of Calgary is hosting its Canada Day celebrations at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. Enjoy an Indigenous showcase, Powwow, artisan market, and Canada Day-themed walking tours available every hour. The main stage features a lineup of all-Canadian musical performances from 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Where: Fort Calgary 

When: July 1, 11am to 11pm

Canada Day Activities at Local Attractions

Celebrate Canada Day at some of Calgary's top Attractions!

Canada Day at Heritage Park 

Celebrate Canada Day at Heritage Park with a ride aboard the S.S. Moyie. Tour the park on the antique steam train, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, or take part in gold panning demonstrations. And witness national pride, as 50 people become Canadians at a citizenship ceremony. 

Where: Heritage Park 

When: July 1, 10am to 5pm 

Canada Day at Calaway Park

Spend your Canada Day at Calaway Park, Calgary's favourite amusement park! Don't forget to stop by the Canada Day Station to be outfitted with Canada Day pins and flags.

Where: Spruce Meadows 

When: July 1, 10am to 7pm

Canada Day at Studio Bell & King Eddy

Admission to Studio Bell is free on July 1st as they celebrate both Canada Day and their eighth anniversary! Explore Canada’s incredible music industry with new exhibitions, hands-on activities, and pop-up performances. Also, hop across the street to the King Eddy for family-friendly live music on the rooftop and mainstage from 3pm - close.

Where: Studio Bell 

When: July 1, 10am to 10pm

 

*More events to be announced.