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,
all while surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Blue Mountains.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
CLARKSBURG
8:30-10:30am
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Royal Canadian Legion, Beaver Valley Branch, 202 Marsh Street
Adults $12; Children under 12 $6
While quantities last
9:00-11:00am
FACE PAINTING
9:00-1:00pm
Participate in the Canadian Scavenger Hunt hosted by reDiscovered on Marsh Antiques & Vintage 179 Marsh Street
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.
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
Rock Mills was born in Rock Mills, ON in 2024. 4 musicians from different backgrounds came together to perform some of the most timeless hits, electrifying venues all over Grey/Bruce and Simcoe counties. Songs by Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd stimulate a variety of of audiences of all ages.
noon-4:00 pm BBQ on the patio
1:00-4:00pm Music
Marsh Street Centre
THORNBURY
11:00am - 2:00pm
Face Painting at
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
O CANADA at noon
followed by cupcakes from Thornbury Bakery
BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Celebrate Canada’s birthday in true Blue Mountain style—with a full day of live music, family fun, and alpine energy. The Village will be buzzing with roaming entertainment, interactive activities, and festive vibes around every corner. Soak up live performances from The High Loves and headliner James Blonde Band, then gather lakeside as the sun sets for a spectacular fireworks finale over the mountain at 10:15PM.
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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 (by Danfield Antiques) Automobiles line up on the right side of George Street.
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
