Wherever you are in the East Kootenay, July 1 is a day for Canadians from all communities to come together to celebrate our identity and what makes us unique as a nation. Celebrations across the region include:
Celebrate Canada Day with your neighbours and friends at the Golden Museum. Enjoy an afternoon of excellent live music, old‑fashioned kids’ games, and a variety of activities that highlight the many cultures that make our community shine.
Bring your lawn chair, bring your spirit of celebration, and join us for a fabulous day on the museum grounds. Everyone welcome. Learn more at: https://goldenbcmuseums.com/event/multicultural-canada-day/
The celebrations begin on the evening of June 30 with the annual fireworks display presented by the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley. The fireworks will light up the sky at midnight by the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena as we welcome Canada Day.
The annual Canada Day Parade begins July 1st at 11:00 am, starting near Pothole Park and travelling along Invermere’s Main Street (7th Ave) to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on 13th St.
Following the parade, head to the Pynelogs greenspace beside Kinsmen Beach for the Mountain Mosaic Festival, presented by Columbia Valley Arts from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of art, culture, live entertainment, family activities, and community connection in a beautiful lakeside setting.
Wrap up your Canada Day celebrations with the first Locals Live concert of the season, Featuring Rockinomix from 6:30 pm – 8:00pm in Pothole Park. Bring a lawn chair, gather with friends and family and enjoy a great evening of free live music.
Learn more at: https://invermere.net/2026/canada-day-in-invermere-2026/
Celebrate Canada’s 159th anniversary of Confederation with a community celebration in Historic Downtown Fernie. Activities and entertainment are centred around City Hall and 2nd Avenue. Fernie is located within ?amak?is Ktunaxa and will honour this as part of the celebrations. Learn more at: https://tourismfernie.com/events/canada-day-fernie
Celebrate Canada Day in Cranbrook with an afternoon of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and community spirit at Rotary Park. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, live music, activities for all ages, and a dedicated Kids Zone featuring games and activities for young visitors. Cranbrook Arts will be on-site with creative activities and opportunities to connect with the local arts community. Learn more at: https://www.cranbrookbc.com/events/canada-day-celebrations-2026/
Live music, face painting, crafts and market. Learn more at https://www.kimberley.ca/events/canada-day-centre-64-stage
Please join us to celebrate this beautiful country we call home! We have lots of fun things planned! A full concession, Bingo, family fun Canadian trivia (prizes to be won!), face painting and a big ol WATER FIGHT!! Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2982068435518194
