Canada Day in Edmonton & area 2026
Celebrate Canada with the Edmonton Playgrounds guide to Fun Stuff to do in Edmonton this Canada Day! Read on for all the best Canada Day activities in Edmonton and area and Canada Day Fireworks in Edmonton and area for July 1, 2026!
Canada Day in Edmonton does include some ROAD CLOSURES and PARKING RESTRICTIONS! Check HERE for more information!
Some activities happen rain or shine, while other activities may be weather-dependent! Be sure to double-check the links before going!
- CITY OF EDMONTON CANADA DAY FIREWORKS
The City of Edmonton sets off an incredible fireworks display over Edmonton’s River Valley at 11pm! The best viewing spots include Queen Elizabeth Park, Victoria Park or Constable Ezio Faraone Park. If you can’t make it to see the show in person, you can find a link to livestream the show HERE.
Wednesday, July 1 – 11pm – More info HERE
Other locations for Canada Day FIREWORKS around Edmonton: Edmonton Garrison (10:30pm); Fort Saskatchewan (10:45pm); Mill Woods, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc and Beaumont. (all 11pm)
- CANADA DAY AT THE ALBERTA LEGISLATURE
Head to the Alberta Legislature for a day full of fun! Things kick off on the south grounds with a pancake breakfast from 7am-10:30am. Happening simultaneously is the Canada Day Road Race.
Then enjoy an afternoon of fun, music, entertainment and a family fun zone on Violet King Henry Plaza and the Legislature Grounds! Bring towels and swimsuits or a change of clothes for the kids to enjoy the wading pool and water fountains!
Wednesday, July 1 – Pancake Breakfast – 7am-10:30am – Canada Day Activities – times vary, but most 12pm-5pm – More info HERE
- 2025 MILL WOODS CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
One of the biggest Canada Day parties in the city is held in Mill Woods. Enjoy family activities including train rides, games and more, plus entertainment, food trucks and fireworks at 11pm!
Mill Woods Town Centre is also hosting a Wild Rose Shows Carnival from July 1 to 5, so your visit to the Mill Woods Canada Day celebration can also include fair rides and carnival games!
Wednesday, July 1 – 2pm-11pm – Fireworks 11pm – More info HERE
- GALAXY FEST 2025
July 1 is not just our country’s birthday – it’s the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton’s birthday too! Mark the occasion with a day of fun including the annual Rocket Launch at 12pm (weather permitting), plus a variety of other fun activities throughout the science centre! Be sure to check out the current feature exhibition “Dogs! A Science Tail“!
Wednesday, July 1 – 9am-5pm – More info HERE
- FORT EDMONTON PARK
How was Canada Day celebrated when our nation was young? Enjoy throwback festivities at Fort Edmonton Park! The park is open from 10am to 5pm on Canada Day!
Wednesday, July 1 – 10am-5pm – More info HERE
- RUTHERFORD HOUSE
Check out the Dominion Day celebration at historic Rutherford House! You can also enjoy a summer treat and taste some refreshing “shrub”.
Wednesday, July 1 – 12am-4pm – More info HERE
- THE WORKS ART AND DESIGN FESTIVAL
July 1 is the last day to enjoy The Works Art and Design Festival. Many of the festival’s exhibits are set up in Sir Winston Churchill Square. When you visit, you can also play in the City Hall Fountains, or pop over to the Royal Alberta Museum or the Art Gallery of Alberta for more fun!
Wednesday, July 1 – 10am-8pm – More info HERE
Summer in Edmonton means one great festival after another! When The Works festival wraps up get ready for more fun in Churchill Square as the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival prepares to move in! Find all the festival dates and links in our guide to the Best Summer Festivals in Edmonton & area!
- ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM
Royal Alberta Museum will be open Canada Day! Explore all the Museum’s galleries & the current feature exhibition “Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery“.
Don’t forget that kids 17 and under get FREE admission and those 18-24 get discount admission thanks to the Canada Strong Pass!
Wednesday, July 1 – 10am-4pm – More info HERE
- VISIT THE ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA
Kids under 18 ALWAYS get FREE admission to the Art Gallery of Alberta, and on Canada Day, guests are invited to “Pay-what-you-may” and enjoy admission by donation!
Wednesday, July 1 – 11am-5pm – More info HERE
- JULY 1 AT THE VALLEY ZOO
Visit the Valley Zoo and enjoy a day among the creatures! Be sure to check out the Mission Safari adventure maze – a summer pop-up that’s here until September 13!
Wednesday, July 1 – 9am-5pm – More info HERE
- MUTTART CONSERVATORY
Celebrate “Canada Day in the Hundred Acre Wood” on July 1 at the Muttart Conservatory! Explore the new “Hundred Acre Wood” feature pyramid and enjoy special activities including air-brush tattoos, crafts, the chance to plant a seedling and more!
Wednesday, July 1 – 10am-5pm – More info HERE
- STRAWBERRY PICNIC CANADA DAY MARKET
Visit the Strawberry Picnic Canada Day Market at Gold Bar Community League Hall on Canada Day! This market was started by young entrepreneur Grace, owner of the Strawberry Slime Shop, along with her mom. Admission to the market is free!
Wednesday, July 1 – 10am-4pm – More info HERE
- UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA BOTANIC GARDEN
Head west and check out “O’ Canada – A Garden Celebration” at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden on July 1! Enjoy live music, meet baby mini cows and take part in a guided forest therapy walk!
Wednesday, July 1 – Garden open 10am-9pm – Canada Day activities from 10:30am-4pm – More info HERE
- EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS
Head down to RE/MAX Field in Edmonton’s River Valley for an evening ball game between the Edmonton Riverhawks and the Bellingham Bells – then stay in the stands for one of the best views of Edmonton’s Canada Day Fireworks show!
Wednesday, July 1 – 7:05pm – More info HERE
- EDMONTON GARRISON CANADA DAY
Edmonton Garrison hosts an annual Canada Day event with plenty of family fun activities, a showcase of military vehicles, live music and fireworks!
Wednesday, July 1 – Activities 11am-3pm | Live Music by Cash donation 7pm-11pm | Fireworks 10:30pm – More info HERE
- CANADA DAY AT THE PRINCE OF WALES ARMOURY
Canada Day at the Prince of Wales Armoury includes a free open house, a BBQ lunch, a kids’ obstacle course and a display of military vehicles.
Wednesday, July 1 – 10am-2pm – More info HERE
- STRATHCONA COUNTY CANADA DAY FESTIVAL
Kick off the day with pancakes, end it with fireworks and cram a full day of fun in the middle! Activities happen in and around Broadmoor Lake Park.
Wednesday, July 1 – Activities 9am-11pm | Fireworks 11pm – More info HERE
- CANADA DAY IN FORT SASKATCHEWAN
A day of fun that includes a parade, farmers’ market, car show and entertainment and wraps up with a bang in the fireworks show!
Wednesday, July 1 – Parade 11am | Fireworks 10:45pm – More info HERE
- CANADA DAY IN ST. ALBERT
Celebrate Canada Day in St. Albert with a day full of family activities and entertainment, two outdoor movie screenings and a fireworks show!
Wednesday, July 1 – Activities 10am-4pm | Outdoor Movie “Hoppers” 6pm & 8:30pm | Fireworks 11pm – More info HERE
- CANADA DAY IN SPRUCE GROVE
Pancakes, family activities, entertainment and more will fill your day in Spruce Grove. Of course, it all ends with a fireworks show!
Wednesday, July 1 – Pancake Breakfast 9am | Activities 12pm-11pm | Fireworks 11pm – More info HERE
- CANADA DAY IN STONY PLAIN
Main street will be shut down for the Canada Day car show, activities, entertainment and more in the town of Stony Plain!
Wednesday, July 1 – Activities 10am-4pm – (No Fireworks) – More info HERE
- CANADA DAY IN DEVON
Enjoy a free hot dog or piece of cake plus family activities, roving entertainment, live music and more!
Wednesday, July 1 – Activities 12:30pm-3pm – (No Fireworks) – More info HERE
- CANADA DAY IN LEDUC
Start the day with a pancake breakfast, enjoy a car show and a day packed with music, entertainment and family fun, and end it with fireworks!
Wednesday, July 1 – Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10:30 | Activities 10am-2pm | Concernts 5pm-10:30pm | Fireworks 11pm – More info HERE
- CANADA DAY IN BEAUMONT
Train rides, inflatables, crafts & LEGO building – it’s all part of the Canada Day fun in Beaumont! Enjoy performances and fireworks to wrap the night!
Wednesday, July 1 – Activities 2pm-11pm – Fireworks 11pm – More info HERE
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