Celebrate Canada's birthday in the capital city!
The City of Charlottetown’s Capital City Canada Day celebrations will return to Victoria Park on Wednesday, July 1. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a full day of free, family-friendly activities and live entertainment, culminating in fireworks at dusk.
Headlining the Coastal Vibes Stage are Canadian favourites, JUNO award-winning band Wintersleep and Platinum-selling pop artist Ria Mae. Performances on the Canada Day Coastal Vibes Stage will also include: Logan Richard, Vishtèn, The Soosh, and DJ Guffah.
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8:00-9:30 AM
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Triathlon PEI presents: Victoria Park Kids of Steel Triathlon
Triathlon PEI will be hosting a children’s triathlon in Victoria Park. This activity is part of Triathlon Canada’s Kids of Steel program, which is designed to offer youth the opportunity to experience the sport of triathlon in a positive environment with shorter distances than an adult triathlon.
Registration and a fee to participate in the triathlon is required. To learn more, visit: Home | Triathlon PEI
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12:00 PM
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21 Gun Salute
The PEI Regiment will mark Canada Day with a 21 Gun Salute at the Victoria Park cannons.
**Noise warning: not suitable for pets or young children.
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12:00-7:00 PM
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Family Fun Zone
Visit the family fun zone and celebrate Canada with kid-friendly games, inflatables, activations and festive giveaways throughout the day (while supplies last). Exhibitors include:
- PEI Regiment
- MBS Radio
- Stingray Radio
- Carrefour de Isle Saint Jean
- CBC PEI
- Charlottetown Police and Fire Departments
- The Charlottetown Area Watershed Association
- Canada Day Drumming
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12:00-7:00 PM
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Indigenous PEI Activation
In partnership with Indigenous PEI, a special activation will feature Indigenous artisans through live demonstrations, retail displays, and engaging activities.
Stay tuned for a full itinerary!
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12:00-10:00 PM
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Tastes of Canada (and Beyond)
Travel with your taste buds at the Tastes of Canada (and Beyond) food vendor zone. Local vendors will be serving up delicious flavours from Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria, Mexico and more.
Kiwanis Dairy bar will also be open from 10AM - 11PM.
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1:30 PM
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Official Opening Ceremony
Join us for the Official Opening Ceremony to help kick off our Canada Day celebrations.
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1:30-10:00 PM
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Coastal Vibes – All-Day Musical Celebration
2:00 PM The Soosh
3:20 PM Canada Day Drumming
5:00 PM Vishten
6:00 PM Understanding Our Past and Reconciling Our Future: Fireside Chat with Richard Pelissier-Lush
6:30 PM Logan Richard
7:30 PM Ria Mae
9:00 PM Wintersleep
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10:00 PM
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Fireworks & Noise-Cancelling Headphone Program
A brilliant display of lights and colours launched from a barge in Charlottetown Harbour in front of Victoria Park.
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 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. To borrow a pair of headphones, a piece of identification must be provided which will be held until the headphones are returned. Look for the tent with the red and white stripes to get your pair!
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Canada Day celebrations in Charlottetown will continue beyond July 1, with Discover Charlottetown presenting the inaugural Sundrift Sound DJ Festival from July 2 to 4. The multi-day festival will bring music to venues across the city, featuring rooftop sets, patio parties, and the Sunset Series along the waterfront. Highlights include Skratch Bastid at Lobster on the Wharf and Pineo & Loeb performing at Peake’s Quay. Additional waterfront performances and local DJs will be featured downtown. Ticket details and the complete schedule of events can be found at sundriftfestival.com.
Attendees are encouraged to use active transportation or transit when travelling to and from the event. Special 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 throughout the downtown core or at the government parking lot on Terry Fox Drive. Bike Friendly Communities PEI will be on-site operating a bike valet and will accept any form of wheeled transportation including bikes, skateboards, strollers, scooters, etc.
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.
We acknowledge that the land upon which we gather is unceded Mi’kmaq territory. Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is covered by the historic Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Mi'kmaq People who have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years; past, present and future.