Residents of Hamilton and nearby areas will come together with Canadians across the nation for Canada Day festivities this year.
CBC News will offer live coverage throughout the day nationwide starting at 6 a. m. ET. More details on how you can tune in are below.
Here are some activities taking place around Hamilton.
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Birge Outdoor Pool.
Chedoke Outdoor Pool.
Coronation Outdoor Pool.
Green Acres Outdoor Pool.
Inch Park Outdoor Pool.
Parkdale Outdoor Pool.
Rosedale Outdoor Pool.
Victoria Park Outdoor Pool.
Walker Outdoor Pool.
Dundas Driving Park *open June 23 to Sept. 1.
Gage Park.
J. C. Beemer Park.
Jesse Patterson (Huntington Recreation Centre).
Powell Park.Follow CBC’s Coverage This Canada Day
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Free Canada Day Celebration
The City of Hamilton is hosting a free Canada Day celebration, an “unforgettable day of fun, food, and festivity in the heart of Hamilton” for families at Bayfront Park. The city promises a day full of engaging children’s activities that will spark creativity and keep kids entertained.Fireworks in the City
As night falls, the City of Hamilton invites you to “stick around for the grand finale.” At 10 p. m., a “spectacular custom fireworks display” will illuminate the sky.It’s Your Festival
It’s Your Festival will wrap up its celebrations at Gage Park on Canada Day. With an exciting lineup of music, entertainment, art, and food, It’s Your Festival claims to have something for everyone. The festival runs from 12 p. m. to 11 p. m on Canada Day.Music in Dundas Park
Dundas Community Services invites everyone to join them at Dundas Driving Park for a summer concert on Canada Day featuring performances by the Dundas Concert Band as well as DCB Brass Quintet. The concert takes place from 7:30 p. m. to 9 p. m.Canada Day Military Tattoo
Dundurn National Historic Site at 610 York Boulevard will host an evening filled with fun and music from 5 p. m. to 6:30 p. m. This family-friendly event features performances by the Regimental Band of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Pipes & Drums, and the Argyllshire Dancers. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. WATCH | Experts weigh in on the mixed feelings associated with Canadian symbols:
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Outdoor Pools and Wading Pools
With temperatures reaching up to 27 C expected, going for a swim might be a great idea. Outdoor pools have opened for the season with daily drop-in swims available until Sept. 1, weather permitting. Locations include: Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool.Birge Outdoor Pool.
Chedoke Outdoor Pool.
Coronation Outdoor Pool.
Green Acres Outdoor Pool.
Inch Park Outdoor Pool.
Parkdale Outdoor Pool.
Rosedale Outdoor Pool.
Victoria Park Outdoor Pool.
Walker Outdoor Pool.
Wading Pools
Families with young children can stay cool at supervised wading pools located here: Andy Warburton Wading Pool.Dundas Driving Park *open June 23 to Sept. 1.
Gage Park.
J. C. Beemer Park.
Jesse Patterson (Huntington Recreation Centre).
Powell Park.
Celebrate Canada Day in Burlington
The day’s events will take place at Spencer Smith Park featuring:- 8:30 a. m.: Start your day with the VRPRO Canada Day 5K Run (pre-registration required).
- 12 p. m.: Free Yoga in the Park at Compass near West Lawn.
- 12 p. m.-10 p. m.: Food & Marketplace vendors open.
- 12 p. m.-4 p. m.: Kids Zone featuring sing-alongs with The Whoopsie Daisies and Noise Pollution Rock Band along with juggling acts by Juggler Ben plus an appearance by Burlington Teen Tour Band – Drum Line at 2:20 p. m.
- 4:00 p. m.: Opening Ceremonies led by Burlington Teen Tour Band.
- 6:30 p. m.: Lucky Honey performance.
- 8:00 p. m.: My Son The Hurricane show.
- 9:40 p. m.: Drone Show scheduled.
- 10:00 p. m.: Fireworks Finale!
