Celebrating Canada Day 2011
on Vancouver Island
We're celebrating Canada’s 144th birthday!
Vancouver Island communities will be buzzing with activity on the July 1st weekend, with fireworks, BBQs and concerts to show off our national pride. Here are some great ideas to help get your planning started:
SOUTH ISLAND:
13th Gorge Canada Day Picnic
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Saanich
Celebrate Canada Day along the beautiful Gorge Waterway with a
parade, pancake breakfast, children's activities, vintage car show,
strawberry tea, live entertainment, multicultural food, and more! Click for More »
Canada Day Lawn Party at Ross Bay Villa
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Victoria
Celebrate Canada Day with a visit to the 146-year-old home of
Francis Roscoe, MP for Victoria in the 1870’s. Tour the house interior
and see the beautifully restored dining room and drawing room. Click for More »
Cultural and Arts Festival of India
Fri. July 1st - Sun. July 3rd, 2011
Victoria
Cultural & Arts Festival of India, showcases classical and
folk dances, music, arts and crafts, delicious vegetarian food, cooking
demos, fashion show, and more!
Click for More »
Saturna Island Lamb Barbeque
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Saturna Island
A country-fair flavoured outdoor picnic celebrating Canada Day. This is the 62nd year we have held our Lamb Barbeque. Click for More »
Sidney Days 2011
Thurs. June 30th - Fri. July 1st, 2011 Sidney
Celebrate Canada's birthday at Sidney Days with activities and
entertainment for the whole family. Events over Sidney Days include the
opening ceremonies and entertainment, parade...and more! Click for More »
Victoria Celebrates Canada Day 2011
Fri. July 1st - Sun. July 3rd, 2011 Victoria
To celebrate Canada’s 144th birthday, the City of Victoria has an
impressive line-up of family-friendly events, music performances, and an
international food village, all set to take place over the July long
weekend! Click for More »
COWICHAN:
Canada Day Celebrations in Duncan!
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Duncan
Celebrate Canada Day at The BC Forest Discovery Centre! Admission
is a reduced rate of $2.00, children 4 and under are free. Fun for the
whole family! Click for More »
Canada Day in Ladysmith
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Ladysmith
Celebrate Canada's Birthday with a day of fun, sun and music at Transfer Beach. Click for More »
CENTRAL ISLAND:
Canada Day - Maffeo Sutton Park
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Nanaimo
Celebrate Canada Day with 10,000 locals. Live music entertainment and food. Free family fun. Click for More »
Canada Day Craft Market
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Nanaimo
The Nanaimo Downtown Farmers' Market is hosting our Annual Canada
Day Craft Market. Please join us - we will have 26 vendors with amazing
one of a kind crafts!
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Canada Day Parade & Community Event
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Port Alberni
Join us to celebrate Canada's 144th birthday! Parade, entertainment and Canada's birthday cake. Click for More »
Canada Day Festivities
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Tofino and Ucluelet
Fun for the whole family! Click for More »
Parksville's Canada Day
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Parksville
This year promises to be the best ever with a full day of
entertainment that delivers something for everyone. Make sure you mark
it on your calendar and come and wave the flag with us! Click for More »
NORTH ISLAND:
Comox Valley Canada Day 2011
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Courtenay
This is one of the largest events of the year in the Comox Valley...and it's free! Click for More »
Courtenay & District Museum Open House
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Courtenay
The Courtenay & District Museum will be hosting an open house to help celebrate Canada Day. Click for More »
Canada Day at The Bridge Lounge
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Courtenay
Lightburn Entertainment and Baird Entertainment Presents.....Canada Day and the Skian Ian Birthday and The Bridge Lounge one year anniversary Party! Click for More »
Campbell River Canada Day 2011
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Campbell River
A day of FREE family entertainment in Campbell River to celebrate
Canada's birthday July 1st 2011! Parade, fireworks, children's
festival, live entertainment and much more. Click for More »
Quality Foods Festival of Lights Fireworks
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Campbell River
Award-winning fireworks display simulcast to music on 102.3 FM The Wave. This year's theme: music from the Rat Pack era. Click for More »
Canada Day in Port Hardy
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Port Hardy
The Canada Day celebration on July 1 at Storey’s Beach starts the summer off with a bang! Click for More »
Canada Day in Port McNeill
Fri. July 1st, 2011 Port McNeill
Celebrate Canada's birthday in Port McNeill! Click for More »
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