Courtenay’s Canada Day Celebrations return June 30 and July 1 with two days of free community events, live music, cultural programming, food, vendors and family activities.
Start with the Night Before Concert on Tuesday, June 30, then join the July 1 Canada Day Celebrations in downtown Courtenay and Lewis Park.
Location: Downtown Courtenay and Lewis Park
Cost: Free
Schedule for Wednesday, July 1
| Start times | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Comox Valley Concert Band at Randy Wiwchar Plaza, in front of Sid Williams Theatre |
| 9:30 a.m. | 5th Street Mile fun run with the Comox Valley Road Runners |
| 10 a.m. | Canada Day parade down 5th Street |
| 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Family activities |
| 11 a.m. to noon | Musical performance by Easy Street |
| Noon | Opening ceremony and singing of O Canada |
| 12:30 p.m. | Cake cutting, while quantities last |
| 1–3 p.m. | Musical performance by J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn) |
| 3 p.m. | Children’s bike draw |
Schedule is subject to change.
More great free events on July 1
Additional free Canada Day activities are also taking place in downtown Courtenay and Lewis Park.
Free public swim
Cool off with a free public swim at the Outdoor Pool.
Time: noon to 5 p.m.
Location: Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool in Lewis Park
Evergreen Tea Dance
Enjoy a drop-in tea dance with music by the Georgia Straight Big Band, refreshments and cake.
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Native Sons Hall
Courtenay and District Museum open house
Visit the museum for live music by Alan Jossul, kids’ crafts, a door prize, a one-day book sale and the second-floor exhibit New Acquisitions.
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Courtenay and District Museum
Schedule is subject to change.
