How will you be celebrating Canada Day this year? Catch musical performances and watch an Indigenous Powwow at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, relax with family friendly activities at Prince's Island Park, and take in the fireworks from Scotsman's Hill. Explore all the ways you can celebrate Canada Day 2025.

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 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 live music, an Indigenous showcase, Powwow, artisan market, and Food Vendors. 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 on St. Patrick’s Island 

This year St. Patrick’s Island will feature three three stages with live 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 with the family in between programming. 

Where: St. Patrick’s Island 
When: July 1, 11am to 5pm 

Canada Day at the Municipal Building 

Culture lovers and fashion fans, rejoice! Try on authentic clothing from around the world at this interactive cultural experience. Local cultural groups showcase traditional outfits, with a fun photo booth so you can capture the moment.

Where: Calgary Municipal Building 
When: July 1

Canada Day Activities at Local Attractions

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

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: Calaway Park 
When: July 1, 10am to 7pm

Canada Day at Studio Bell and King Eddy

Check out this family-friendly music festival celebrating Canadian music and culture at Studio Bell and live performances at the historic King Eddy. Explore new exhibitions, jam to live music, and take advantage of 50 % off NMC memberships for one day only.

Where: Studio Bell, National Music Centre & King Eddy
When: July 1, 2025 (10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Studio Bell; 11 a.m.–close at King Eddy)

Canada Day at Spruce Meadows

Celebrate Canada’s birthday with show‑jumping action, family fun, a free barbecue for the first 3,000 guests, and a live concert featuring Brett Kissel.

Where: Spruce Meadows
When: July 1, 2025 

Canada Day Tea at Heritage Park

Enjoy a refined afternoon tea with Canadian-inspired pastries and finger sandwiches in the historic Famous 5 Centre, with guided tours and park admission included.

Where: Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women, Heritage Park
When: July 1, 2025 (seatings at 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.)

*More events to be announced.
 

*Olympic Plaza will not be an event location for Canada Day 2025 due to the Olympic Plaza Transformation. It includes a full redesign of the plaza as an innovative, flexible and active space in the downtown core.