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
July 1 schedule
| 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.
Lewis Park event map
Parade route
Road closures
Road closures will be in effect on Wednesday, July 1, for the Canada Day parade down 5th Street and Canada Day Celebrations in Lewis Park.
- 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 5th Street from Willemar Avenue, through downtown, across the 5th Street Bridge to Ryan Road
- 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 5th Street from Cliffe Avenue to Comox Road
During the closures, only emergency vehicles will be permitted access.
Detour routes:
- Condensory Bridge to Headquarters Road
- 17th Street to Highway 19 Bypass
Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
More free Canada Day events
Additional free Canada Day activities are also taking place in downtown Courtenay and Lewis Park.
