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, a picnic on the lawn, gold panning demonstrations, and more. The first 1,000 guests will get a mini butter tart treat, and visitors will be greeted by the Chinook Country Line Dancers in the Plaza.
Where: Heritage Park
When: July 1, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No Cover Canada Day at the King Eddy
The iconic King Eddy will be rocking all day long, with Canada Day performances by Bebe Buckskin, Devin Cooper, Amy Nelson, ZENON, and other talented musicians. The venue’s kitchen will be cooking up comfort food classics and shareable bites, and creative cocktails and local beers will also be available. Both the main floor and the rooftop patio will be open on July 1, with no cover charge in effect.
Where: The King Eddy
When: July 1, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Canada Day at Fort Calgary
The City of Calgary is hosting its Canada Day celebrations at Fort Calgary, with free admission, special art installations, film screenings, and Canada Day-themed walking tours to mark the day. Outside, there will be an Indigenous Showcase and Powwow from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an artisan area, teaching tipis and trappers tent, and Indigenous performers, including Metis jigging. The Powwow starts at 1:00 p.m. on the main stage, where you’ll also find a lineup of all-Canadian musical performances from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Fort Calgary
When: July 1, 2022
Millarville Racetrack & Market
Celebrate Canada Day at the Millarville Races. Thoroughbred horses, locals with their stock horses, ladies side saddle, and wiener dogs are sure to entertain. There are also children's races throughout the day, beer gardens with live music, and a Farmers' Market. Gates open at 10 a.m. and races start at noon.
Where: Millarville Racetrack
When: July 1, 2022
Canada Day at Century Downs Racetrack
Take part in Canada Day festivities all weekend long at Century Downs Racetrack. Kick off the weekend with a prime rib dinner, live music, and fireworks on June 30, try your luck with cash prize draws on July 1, and enjoy horse racing and a picnic on July 2.
Where: Century Downs Racetrack
When: June 30-July 2, 2022
Canada Day celebration at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
Make your way to Chinatown on July 1 and visit the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre for its annual Canada Day celebration. The celebration will acknowledge our country’s multiculturalism through performances, family-oriented activities, and an international marketplace.
Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
When: July 1, 2022
Canada Day Market at the Saskatoon Farm
Take a road trip to the Saskatoon Farm, 35 minutes south of downtown Calgary, for a Canada Day Market. Enjoy a pancake breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., cheers our country’s birthday with a brew from the beer gardens, or grab a bite to eat from the restaurant or a food truck. The market will feature lots of amazing local vendors, and the day will finish with a fireworks show at 10:30 a.m. Get your tickets now.
Where: Saskatoon farm
When: July 1, 2022
Neighbourhoods to Explore Near Calgary’s Canada Day Programming
Take a break from Canada Day programming and check out one of Calgary’s vibrant local neighbourhoods in between the festivities.