Canada Day celebrations
On Tuesday, July 1, the day starts in Downtown Courtenay with the 5th Street Mile at 9:30 a.m., a fun run organized by the Comox Valley Road Runners. The Canada Day parade follows at 10 a.m. down 5th Street, featuring floats, music and community groups.
The fun continues at Lewis Park from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with activities for all ages, including a kids’ zone, food trucks, vendors, activity booths, welcoming ceremonies and cake. The popular children’s bike draw for ages 5 to 12 also returns, with tickets available at the special events tent beside the Lewis Park stage.
Live music at the Lewis Park stage begins with Nathan Senner at 11 a.m., a local singer-songwriter known for his acoustic style and heartfelt lyrics. The Big Easy Funk Ensemble headlines the afternoon with a performance from 1 to 2:30 p.m., bringing high-energy New Orleans-style funk, jazz and soul to the stage.
Other Canada Day activities include a free swim at the Courtenay Outdoor Pool, an open house at the Courtenay and District Museum, and the Evergreen Club Tea Dance at the Native Sons Hall.
View the full schedule on our Canada Day event page