Canada Day Events 2009 in Kitchener, Waterloo & Area

UW Canada Day Celebrations
When? July 1 starting at 2pm
What? Children's stage, Arts and Crafts Marketplace. The fireworks display starts at approximately 10 pm, weather permitting. Please check their website for full details.
Where? University of Waterloo's north campus on the Columbia Lake fields
Website: www.canadaday.uwaterloo.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-888-4567, ext. 33981 or email canadaday@uwaterloo.ca.

Canada Day Strawberry Festival
When? July 1 from 9am to 5pm
What? Fun for the WHOLE FAMILY, with lots of GOOD FOOD! Live Entertainment includes: Antique cars and tractors, Games, Goat Walk, Farm Animals. Canada's Birthday kicks off at 9 a.m. with Downey's serving scrumptious pancakes topped with Downey's own strawberries for only $6 per person. Pick your own strawberries or ready picked berries will be available on the grounds.
Where? Downey's Farm, 13682 Heart Lake Road, North of Brampton (~ 1 hr 15 min. drive from KW)
Website: www.downeysfarm.com
Contact Info: Please call 905-838-2990 or email info@downeysfarm.com.

Family Mini Golf
When? Wednesday, July 1, 2009 from 1 - 5pm
What? Bring your family and/or friends to enjoy a fun and exciting afternoon of 18 hole mini golf at the Palmerston Legion on Canada Day. 9 holes will be in the auditorium and the other 9 will be in the Legion parking lot (weather permitting). To eliminate waiting time, register your group for a tee off time. You can call 519.343.3919, email noblem@wightman.ca or fill our online form at www.palmerstonlegion.ca and someone will be in touch with you to confirm. Don't wait too long, or it might be full. Food and refreshments will be available.
How much? $6 adult, $3 child
Where? Palmerston Legion, 260 Daly St., Palmerston
Website: www.palmerstonlegion.ca/index.php?pr=Family_Mini_Golf
Contact Info: For more information please email tammy@simpson-print.com.

Cambridge Celebrates Canada Day
When? July 1 from 8am to 11pm
What? Canada Day is a widely recognized holiday to celebrate our country's birthday. This year Canada is turning 142, so why not come out to Cambridge to see one of the largest Canada Day celebrations in all of Ontario to show your love and support to the country. The day of events will commence as follows: From 8 am - Noon is the 52nd Annual Fishing Carp Derby for children ages 2 - 16. From 2 pm - 6 pm is the 4th annual Children's Activity Centre which includes a face painting area, a themed crafts area, a painting/colouring area, an environmental scavenger hunt with prizes, a bubble play area and a games area featuring mini putt stations, bean bag toss games, football throw games, croquet and hula hoops. We have also added some new children's events so come out and bring your little ones. From 1 pm - 3 pm is the 35th annual Canada Day parade that starts on the corner of King Street and Bishop and goes through Riverside Park for a distance of 2.25km. At 4 pm Mayor Doug Craig will be at the park distributing Canada Day birthday cake for the first 1500 people to the event. This is a new feature this year. From 4 pm - 10 pm is the 3rd annual live music evening in the park which will feature local musicians before the fireworks. At dusk will be the 35th annual fireworks concluding the evening with a bang.
How much? Donations of $1.00 or $2.00 are encouraged to maintain the quality of this event.
Where? Riverside Park, King Street, Preston
Website: www.cambridge.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519.653.5745 or email jmurray@295.ca.

Canada Day
When? July 1 from 10 am to 5 pm
What? Come celebrate Canada Day at Woodside National Historic Site of Canada, the boyhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King. Woodside will be hosting a Citizenship Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. The Citizenship Ceremony at Woodside is one of the ways that Parks Canada is engaging Canadians in their heritage with high quality services and special events. At 2:30 p.m., you will have the opportunity to witness new Canadians becoming citizens and to recite the Oath of Citizenship. After the ceremony, stay for cake! Did you know that Mackenzie King was the first citizen of Canada? Visit the house where he grew up, chat with knowledgeable interpreters and find out more about our 10th Prime Minister and his life as a boy in 1891.
Where? Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington Street North, Kitchener
Website: www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/woodside/index_e.asp
Contact Info: Please call 519-571-5684 or email ont-woodside@pc.gc.ca.

Incredible Shrinking Flag!
When? July 1 at 11am and 2pm
What? What a fun way to celebrate Canada Day! Trace and colour our flag and you'll be amazed how it shrinks!
Where? The Children's Museum, 10 King St. W., Kitchener
Website: www.TheChildrensMuseum.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-749-9387 or email VisitorServices@TheChildrensMuseum.ca.

Canada Day
When? July 1 from 10 am to 5 pm
What? The New Hamburg Canada Day Committee and Organizations of New Hamburg invite you and your family to Canada Day. 11am - 1:30pm - Start the day with Brunch at the Community Centre hosted by the Nith Valley Mennonite Church. Classic Car Show & Shine (10am Registration). 1:30pm - Ceremonial Walk with Hooper the Clown. Starting at 12 Noon - Children`s Entertainment, Face Painting. 4pm - Duck Race. Fireworks at dusk. For full details, please click here.
How much? Free Admission. Donations gratefully accepted.
Where? Scott Park, 75 Hunter Street, New Hamburg (behind the Waterwheel)
Website: www.kwkids.com/Events/CanadaDayScottPark.pdf

Mapleton's 10th Anniversary Canada Day Celebration
When? July 1 starting at 10 am
What? Come out to Drayton on July 1st for a day of events. Mapleton's 10th Anniversary!!! From Duck Races, hockey shoot-outs, beer gardens and a Fast-Ball game between the NEW ZEALAND BLACK SOX and SOUTH PERTH ALL STARS for $5. Game starts at 6:30 followed by a free fireworks display put on by the Drayton Fire Department. We look forward to seeing you there.
How much? Entrance to the day’s activities is free, although some events may have fees to play.Cost for the ball game is only $5 per person
Where? Drayton, ON (~ 45 min. drive from KW)
Website: www.mapleton10.ca

Canada's Birthday Bash
When? July 1 from 12 to 3pm
What? Attention Grandparents! Bring your grandkids to celebrate Canada Day! Visit with Kitchener Rangers, music with Brass Essentials, food, fire rescue truck.
Where? Court at Laurelwood, 605 Laurelwood Drive, Kitchener
Website: www.courtatlaurelwood.com

Canada Day at McCrae House
When? Festivities begin on July 1 at 12 noon and run until 4 pm - rain or shine.
What? Once again, the Museum offers numerous military displays and demonstrations, Celtic music, Highland and Irish dancing, outdoor games, and, of course, birthday cake! We invite you to visit and experience this unique Canada Day event. Visitors can take part in creating home-front crafts with the Canadian Embroiderers Guild of Guelph and try out some historic toys. There will be lots of activities for the entire family! Starting off the afternoon, soloist Debbie Deckert will entertain with musical selections from the early 1900s and the First World War. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy saxophone and piano with Tim Moher and John Solberg and Highland and Irish dancing with students from the Mary Ellen Cann School of Highland Dance and Tir Na Nog Dance Academy.
Where? McCrae House, 108 Water Street, Guelph
Website: www.guelph.ca/museum
Contact Info: For more information, please call 519-836-1221.

Canada Day Celebrations
When? July 1 starting at 12:30pm
What? 52 Annual Atwood July 1st Celebration; parade at 12:30, baseball, pork barbeque, kids games, bingo, live entertainment and more. Proceeds raised will go toward the re-construction of the park Pavillion.
Where? Elma Memorial Community Centre, Main Street, Atwood (~ 1 hr drive from KW)
Website: www.northperth.ca
Contact Info: For more information, please call Atwood Lions at 519-356-1103.

Stratford's Canada Day Celebration
When? July 1 from 12 to 4pm
What? Celebrate Canada Day in the historic square of downtown Stratford. Music and dance on stage from noon to 4 pm. Face painting and games for the kids, lots of food and entertainment for everyone.
How much? Admission, entertainment and cake/FREE, other food for sale
Where? Market Square, 1 Wellington Street, Downtown Stratford
Website: www.stratfordcitycentre.ca
Contact Info: For more information, please call 519-273-2461.

Canada Day 2009
When? July 1 from 12:30 to 4pm
What? Tour our historical buildings of the village or walk the 120 hectares of nature trails. You'd be sure to run into famous historical characters and celebrate our heritage. Enjoy meeting great Canadians as you watch History on Parade at 1:30 pm. and 3 pm. An historical fashion show will take place at 2 pm followed by a period dance.
How much? Adults $7.50, Seniors/Disabled $6.50, Youth 6-12 years of age $4.50, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.
Where? Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
Website: www.westfieldheritage.ca
Contact Info: Please call 800-883-0104 or email westfield@speedway.ca.

Canada Day in the Park
When? July 1 from 11am to 10pm
What? Join in on this all day family event including face painting, a petting zoo, live music, musical fireworks display and much more!
How much? Donation of $2/person , $5/family
Where? Riverside Park (Guelph), 685 Woolwich St., Guelph
Website: www.CanadaDayInThePark.ca
Contact Info: 519-763-7635

Strawberry Social ~ by the Lake
When? July 1 from 12:30 to 4pm
What? Expect some new features at our popular Canada Day event! Strawberry Social will begin to share shore in Spencer Smith Park this year as Joseph Brant Museum prepares for expansion plans! As part of the event moves into the park, we will see more joint celebration with other Canada Day activities! We will also apply some culinary talent to our strawberry menu - stay tuned for more details! Come celebrate Canada Day at Joseph Brant Museum and have some sensational strawberry fun at this colourful event! Take part in games, festive crafts, activities, museum tours and so much more. See special performances and live entertainment; explore the famous trifles & treasures market and have fresh strawberries and ice cream.
How much? Free
Where? Joseph Brant Museum, 1240 North Shore Blvd. E., Burlington
Website: www.museumsofburlington.com/JBMuseum/JBMuseum.html
Contact Info: 905-634-3556 or 888-748-5386

Dominion Day
When? July 1 from 10 am to 4:30pm
What? On the 1st of July, 1867, Canada became a self-governing colony within the British Empire. We offer you the chance to relive the past and discover the events surrounding the first Dominion Day (now Canada Day). Historical debates, patriotic speeches, cookies and lemonade and Vintage Base Ball are a few of the activities that will bring the past to life. Vintage Base Ball game between London Tecumsehs and Thames Centre Oldtimers at 1:00 pm.
How much? General Admission: $5; Children under age 5: Free.
Where? Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 2609 Fanshawe Park Rd. E., London
Website: www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-457-1296 or email info@fanshawepioneervillage.ca.

Canada Day Celebration!
What? Celebrate all things Canadian today through games, activities and more! Enjoy cookie decorating at 10 a.m. (until supplies last) face painting from 1-4 p.m. plus glitter fireworks, water rockets, outdoor fun and games (weather permitting) and a visit from Terry the Canadian Fox too! Also explore our summer exhibit My World, Our World and learn all about the many cultures that make Canada so unique!
When? July 1 from 10am to 5pm
Where? London Regional Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Rd. S., London
Website: www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca
Contact Info: 519-434-5726

Canada Day Celebrations
What? Enjoy a whole day of fun celebrating “Canada Day” in Milton! “Milton Canada Day” celebrates the richness of Canadian culture and heritage attracting over 10,000 people to Milton Fairgrounds. An array of exciting events include fantastic live music, wide variety of entertainment, diverse food choices, arts and crafts, fun activities for people of all ages, and the grand finale featuring spectacular fireworks under the stars.
When? July 1 starting at 12 Noon
Where? Milton Fairgrounds, 136 Robert St., Milton
Website: www.miltoncanadaday.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 905-878-4955.

Canada Day at Downsview Park
What? An annual celebration of our nation's birthday featuring family fun with a free midway, games and spectacular fireworks at dusk!
When? July 1, 11 am to 11 pm
Where? Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Rd., Toronto
Website: www.downsviewpark.ca
Contact Info: Please call 416-952-2222 or email info@pdp.ca.

2nd Annual Family Fun Day
When? Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 2 to 10:30pm
What? Activities include: Bike Parade (starts @ Silverheights Public School @ 1:30pm),Bouncy Castle, Dunk Tank, Family Games, Kids Crafts, Sony Games Trailer, Firetruck, Watermelon Eating Contest, Tri-Cities Reptiles, DJ, 91.5 The Beat, Instrument Zoo, New Orleans Pizza, Nana & Papa's Chip Truck, Beer Tent, FIREWORKS and LOTS MORE!!! Presented by the Silverheights Neighbourhood Association.
Where? Mill Pond Park, Mattamy subdivision off Guelph Avenue in Hespeler
Contact Info: Please call 519 658-9718 or email tysheri@sympatico.ca.

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