14 Exciting ways to celebrate Canada Day 2025 in Ontario
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This Canada Day will surely be remembered as Canadians across the country celebrate the True North, strong and free. No matter where you are, people from sea to sea to sea are uniting out of love for Canada and everything it stands for.
Want to join the fun? Here’s how you can show your Canadian pride across Ontario.
National Noon Ceremony And Evening Show
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Where: Various locations in Ottawa, ON
When: July 1, 2025
Celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday in style with Ottawa’s official celebration at LeBreton Flats. Iconic Canadian artists like Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de Pirate and many others will be taking the stage at this annual concert. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to sing along to your favourite Canadian classics!
If concerts aren’t your style, you can watch the Snowbirds on Parliament Hill, participate in a drumming workshop at the Supreme Court, or visit the family-friendly activities in Old Hull.
With so many different ways to celebrate, Ottawa offers Canada Day fun for everybody.
Ottawa Titans Pre-Canada Day Celebration
Where: Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Rd., Ottawa, ON
When: June 27, 2025
Ring in Canada Day early with the Ottawa Titans. Celebrate on Friday, June 27, with a riveting game between the Ottawa Titans and the New Jersey Jackals. Make sure to watch the pre-game live music, and don’t forget to stick around after the game for a fireworks display!
Make sure to visit the CAA Kiosk for free popcorn. Did you know that Members can save up to 50 per cent on tickets to the Titans' pre-Canada Day game?
Canada Day Weekend In The ByWard Market
Where: ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON
When: June 28 to July 1, 2025
Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market is the perfect place to celebrate in the National Capital Region. From June 28 to July 1, local businesses and vendors will sell unique crafts, delicious food and fresh produce. Plus, you can enjoy live performances all weekend.
Ottawa REDBLACKS: Canada Day Concert
Where: TD Place Stadium, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa, ON
When: June 29, 2025
Celebrate Canada Day with RNation at TD Place Stadium for a jam-packed early Canada Day. Featuring pre-game and halftime concerts, you’ll also want to stay for the fireworks after the game.
Use your CAA Membership to save on tickets. CAA Members get a discount of up to 25 per cent on select home games.
Canada Day Barrhaven
Where: Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan St., Ottawa, ON
When: July 1, 2025
Barrhaven’s Canada Day festivities feature a midway with rides and carnival games, food vendors, live music and kids’ crafts. With a jam-packed schedule, this is an event that children, teens and adults can enjoy all day long.
Osgoode Canada Day Celebrations
Where: Legion Branch 589, 5635 Jill St., Ottawa, ON
When: July 1, 2025
Head to the Osgoode Legion on Canada Day to celebrate in the village. With a bike decorating contest, parade along Main Street, and a Kids Zone complete with inflatables and face painting. For parents, there will also be live entertainment and delicious food and drink.
Celebrate Canada at Canada’s Wonderland
Where: Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada's Wonderland Dr., Vaughan, ON
When: June 27 to July 13, 2025
With live entertainment, Canadian cuisine and street performers, a day at Canada’s Wonderland is the perfect way to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Did you know that Wonderland has one of the biggest Canada Day celebrations in the Greater Toronto Area? CAA Members save on single-day admissions so that you can have fun for less.
Celebrate Canada Day at Science North
Where: Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Rd., Sudbury, ON
When: July 1, 2025
Science North’s signature Canada Day drones are back for a second year! This show is a marvel of technology, creating animations and images only possible through the synchronized work of 300 drones. But that’s not all—a stunning fireworks display will light up the night after the drone show.
Throughout the day, you’ll also get to see the museum for 50 per cent off, enjoy live science demonstrations and visit the outdoor market.
For CAA Members who can’t make it on Canada Day, you can save 20 per cent on tickets to Science North all year.
2025 Canada Day In North Bay
Where: Waterfront Marina, Memorial Dr., North Bay, ON
When: July 1, 2025
While Canada commemorates its 158th birthday, North Bay turns 100 this year. Celebrate at the North Bay Waterfront with a full schedule of events featuring live music, a Kid Zone and local food vendors, concluding with a fireworks finale over beautiful Lake Nipissing.
Canada Day in Cornwall
Where: Lamoureux Park, 100 Water St. E., Cornwall, ON
When: July 1, 2025
Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park boasts a full day of live music and family fun! With activities for the kids, including a drum circle and a city of inflatables, plus food trucks to satisfy your cravings, you’ll have a blast this Canada Day.
Tim Hortons Canada Day 2025 In Newmarket
Where: Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket, ON
When: July 1, 2025
The Tim Hortons Canada Day celebration in Newmarket features busker entertainment throughout the day, rides on the Tim Hortons Express train and fireworks at George Richardson Park. You’ll also want to check out the vendors, barbecue, face painting and live concerts all day long.
Canada Day Celebration At Firemen’s Park
Where: Firemen's Park, 2275 Dorchester Rd., Niagara Falls, ON
When: July 1, 2025
One of Ontario’s most iconic landmarks has a Canada Day lineup you won’t want to miss! Featuring performances by musicians and cultural groups, a magic show, Zumba, a character meet and greet, glitter face painting and a bouncy castle, Niagara Falls is the place to be on July 1.
Canada Day 2025 Celebrations In Barrie
Where: Various locations in Barrie, ON
When: July 1, 2025
Last year, the City of Barrie tried something new—a series of travelling Canada Day pop-ups to bring the fun straight to your door. This unique format returns for another year of fun activities in neighbourhood parks.
Canada Day On The Waterfront 2025
Where: Marina Park, 1406 Marine St., Thunder Bay, ON
When: July 1, 2025
Head to the beautiful Marina Park for a Canada Day on the water. You'll have the chance to take a free tour of a tall ship or explore outdoor games and crafts. With six locations across the park, this event has something for everyone!
Celebrate Canada Day with CAA
No matter how you choose to celebrate on July 1, a CAA Membership will help you save on everything from attractions to sports tickets this Canada Day.
