JUNO Award-winner Joel Plaskett Emergency and local indie rock band Two Hours Traffic will headline this year’s Capital City Canada Day celebrations at Victoria Park.
This year’s festivities will feature a full day of free, family-friendly activities, live music by other favourite performers and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Here is a schedule of the events for Tuesday, July 1.
Triathlon PEI presents: Victoria Park Kids of Steel Triathlon
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Details: Triathlon PEI will host its annual children’s triathlon in Victoria Park as part of Triathlon Canada’s Kids of Steel program. This program is designed to give youth the opportunity to experience the sport of triathlon in a positive environment with shorter distances than an adult triathlon.
Registration and a fee are required to participate. For more information, visit
tripei.ca.
21 Gun Salute
Time: 12 p.m.
Details: The P.E.I. Regiment will commemorate Canada Day with a 21-gun salute at the Victoria Park cannons.
Family Fun Zone
Time: 12 to 7 p.m.
Details: Visit the family fun zone and celebrate Canada with kid-friendly games, inflatables, community activations and festive giveaways throughout the day (while supplies last).
Plus, Indigenous P.E.I. will return with an interactive pop-up featuring local Indigenous artisan vendors and cultural demonstrations.
Tastes of Canada (and Beyond)
Time: 12 to 10 p.m.
Details: Travel with your tastebuds at the Tastes of Canada (and Beyond) food vendor zone. Local vendors will be serving up delicious flavours from Canada, Mexico, Nigeria, Jamaica and more, as well as freeze-dried candy and carnival-style treats.
Official Opening Ceremony
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Details: Join us for the Official Opening Ceremony to kick off our Canada Day celebrations. Attendees will be treated to a local Indigenous cultural performance and hear from Mayor Philip Brown and other special guests including The Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of P.E.I., P.E.I Premier Rob Lantz, MP Sean Casey (Charlottetown) and Mi’kmaw storyteller Julie Pellissier-Lush.
Coastal Vibes – All-Day Musical Celebration
Time: 2 to 10 p.m.
Details: Enjoy an afternoon and evening filled with live music from a lineup of talented musicians. Coastal Vibes will be headlined by JUNO Award-winner Joel Plaskett Emergency and Charlottetown indie rock band Two Hours Traffic.
The stage lineup will feature five other Maritime bands and musicians performing live at the Cultural Pavilion in Victoria Park. Enjoy music from JUNO-Nominated Mi’kmaq fiddler and singer Morgan Toney, as well as Luisa Güiza, Patience, Mango Street Trio, and Lady Soul. Attendees will also enjoy beats by DJ Gufaah in between acts.
Returning for its fourth year during Coastal Vibes is “Understanding our Past, Reconciling our Future,” an engaging conversation with local leaders in the Mi’kmaq community. This year’s series will be hosted by Sean Doke.
Fireworks and Noise-Cancelling Headphone Program
Time: 10 p.m.
Details: A brilliant display of lights and colours launched from a barge in Charlottetown Harbour.
The City has once again partnered with the Autism Society of P.E.I. to lend noise-cancelling headphones to individuals with sensory sensitivities.
A limited number of noise-cancelling headphones will be available to borrow at no cost to attendees with sensory needs who want to enjoy the fireworks. Headphone distribution will begin at 9 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Volunteers from the Autism Society of P.E.I. will be on-site to assist with distribution of the headphones.
Attendees are encouraged to use active transportation or transit when travelling to/from the event. A tailored T3 Transit service will be provided to help attendees reach the event and avoid parking congestion. If attendees choose to drive to the event, the City encourages carpooling and parking at the government parking lot on Terry Fox Drive. Bike Friendly Communities PEI will be on-site operating a free bike valet service and will accept any form of wheeled transportation including bikes, skateboards, strollers, scooters, etc.
All Capital City Canada Day activities are weather permitting. Cancellations or weather-related announcements will be shared on the City's social media channels including Facebook
@CityofCharlottetown and Instagram
@city_of_charlottetown.
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Celebration and Commemoration Program, Celebrate Canada Component.
Visit
charlottetown.ca/canadaday for more information about Capital City Canada Day, including a detailed schedule of events.
Quotes:
“As the birthplace of Confederation, Charlottetown is proud to celebrate Canada’s rich history and vibrant culture. Canada Day is a special time to come together as a community and enjoy all the things that make this country unique. We have a fantastic day of music, food and fun planned for Capital City Canada Day, and we look forward to welcoming residents and visitors alike to Victoria Park.” – Mayor Philip Brown, City of Charlottetown
“Our 2025 Capital City Canada Day lineup highlights the diversity, creativity, and resilience of our community through music, food, cultural sharing and family-focused activities. We’re especially proud of the continued partnerships with Indigenous P.E.I. and the Autism Society of P.E.I., which help ensure this celebration is more inclusive and meaningful for everyone.” – Councillor Terry Bernard, Chair of the Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development Committee for the City of Charlottetown