Welcome to Canada Day in The Blue Mountains, where we celebrate the spirit of our nation amidst
breathtaking scenery and vibrant festivities. Join us for a day filled with fun activities, live music, and
delicious local cuisine, while surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of The Blue Mountains.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
CLARKSBURG 8:30-4:00
8:30-10:30am
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Royal Canadian Legion, Beaver Valley Branch, 202 Marsh Street
Adults $15;Children under 12 $8
While quantities last
9:00-1:00pm
FACE PAINTING
Legion Parking Lot
10:00-11:00am
BORED OF EDUCATION -
Rich Fletcher on guitar/ vocals, Jack Watson on mandolin/vocals, Tom Thwaits on keyboards/ vocals, Mike Reid on drums and Brian Miessner on bass guitar/vocals.
10:00am-1:00pm
SHEFFIELD PARK BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM
exhibit at the Marsh Street Centre
11:00am
PARADE LEAVES FOR THORNBURY
Groups, businesses and individuals are invited to join in the parade with floats, vintage cars, bicycles, music, walkers etc
REGISTER BELOW
11:00am - 1:00pm
LIVE MUSIC WITH THE
ROCK MILLS BAND
at The Clark, 158 Marsh St
4 musicians from different backgrounds came together to perform some of the most timeless hits. Songs by Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd stimulate a variety of of audiences of all ages.
NOON
MARSH STREET CENTRE
Enjoy a cupcake while they last.
1:00pm-4:00pm
MARSH STREET CENTRE
BBQ on the patio
BINGO
MUSIC with Mladen a five-time Juno nominee. He’ll be playing a relaxed set full of Canadian classics from legends like The Tragically Hip, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and Shania Twain. Tickets $15
THORNBURY 11:00am-2:00pm
11:00am - 2:00pm
FACE PAINTING
Cranky Bear Cafe
corner of Bruce St S & Louisa St E
Parade arrives 11:15am
Bruce Street
11:30am-1:30pm
Live music with Strange Potatoes
SING O CANADA AT NOON
followed by cupcakes from
Thornbury Bakery
BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE - ALL DAY
Celebrate Canada Day in the Village with a full day of family fun and live entertainment.
Explore the Kids Zone, meet roaming performers, enjoy magic and music,
then cap off the celebration with evening concerts featuring
BERNADETTE CONNORS duo, headliner THE WILD HIGH, and fireworks display.
Kids Zone 12nppn-5:00pm
Live Music: Emily Power 12:30-1:30pm
Birds of Prey Demonstration 1:30-3:30pm
Live Music: Darnelle London 3:30-4:30pm
Groove Dancing with Tyler Boyle 4:45-5:30pm
Live Music: Bernadette Connors Duo 8:00-8:45pm
Live Music: Headliner, The Wild High 8:45-10:15pm
Fireworks Over the Mountain 10:15PM
PARADE - from Clarksburg to Thornbury
11am - noon
Canada Day Parade.
Rain or shine unless there is thunder and lightning.
Walkers and bikers gather in Lions Park by the Legion. Floats line up on the left side of George Street Automobiles line up on the right side of George Street.
(by Danfield Antiques)
Parade will leave Clarksburg at 11am, from Marsh Street to downtown Thornbury. Floats and vehicles are invited to finish at the Beaver Valley Community Centre where a thank you BBQ is planned from 12:00-1:00pm.
Please sign up with the number of participants in your group and we will forward a BBQ coupon.
For information call Linda 519-599-3345
