Canada Day 2025 – East of Edmonton Style!

Jennifer FilipEast of Edmonton, Entertainment, Events, Northeast of Edmonton, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures

Celebrate with friends and family this long weekend by heading East of Edmonton and checking out all the fantastic events these great towns have to offer. Whether you want to get active, enjoy some great food, listen to live music, or all of these above, these events have it all. Don’t forget to stay for the fireworks!

Find all the details listed for a selection of events below.

July 1 Featured Canada Day Events – Northeast of Edmonton

𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙮𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙮 – Party in the Park
The Canada Day Party in the Park just keeps getting better! It’s got activities happening from afternoon until dusk when the Fireworks will light up the sky! There’s something for everyone this year!

𝙇𝙖𝙘 𝙇𝙖 𝘽𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 – Celebrate Canada Day at the Lac La Biche Mission with many fun activities! Including tons of performances, children’s activities, and more!

More fun events…

Legal Canada Day
Gibbons/Jurassic Forest Canada Day
Canada Day Weekend is almost here — and they’re throwing a Jurassic-sized celebration at Jurassic Forest, June 28 to July 1! 🦕
Bring the whole family for four days of outdoor fun, stage shows, tasty treats, and dino-sized adventures — all FREE with admission!
🌟 Here’s what’s happening:
🗓️ Saturday, June 28
• Inflatable Obstacle Course – burn off energy dino-style!
• Weekend Stage Presentations – live shows the whole family will love
• Guided Tours & Scavenger Hunts – explore the forest like a real palaeontologist
🗓️ Sunday, June 29 & Monday, June 30
• More Stage Shows, Tours & Scavenger Hunts – don’t miss a moment of the adventure!
🗓️ Tuesday, July 1– Canada Day
• FREE Pancake Breakfast from 9am–11am (while supplies last)
🎟️ All special activities are included FREE with your admission!

Thorhild Canada Day, Stampede & Demo Derby
June 30 is the kick off the Thorhild Stampede Rodeo with the Mad Jacks! This adult only dance will be one to dust off your boots!
Smoky Lake Canada Day Celebration
Glendon Canada Day Celebration
Elk Point Canada Day Celebration
Celebrate your country of Canada, on July 1st in Elk Point! There will be a free pancake breakfast, parade & family events to keep you busy all day long.
St. Paul Canada Day Celebration –  Petting zoo, Vendors market, bouncy house, food truck, magician performances, show & shine with monster truck rides, live music.

 Check out all of the Canada Day posters in our Events Calendar

July 1 Featured Canada Day Events  – East of Edmonton

𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙪𝙣 – happening at the picturesque Pysanka Park! This event is all about fun, food, and fantastic activities. Indulge your taste buds with mouthwatering delights from vibrant food trucks, bounce around in the bouncy castle, and explore the market place! Keep the kids entertained with exciting games stations, face painting, and more. As the sun sets, get ready to be mesmerized by a breathtaking fireworks display. And of course, no party is complete without music! So grab your friends, put on your running gear for the fun colour run, and join us for a day filled with laughter, joy, and endless memories!

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠  – highlights include spectacular daytime entertainment by local performers, interactive stage performances at Kinsmen Leisure Centre, golf specials at Broadmoor Public Golf Course. Plus, don’t miss the Sherwood Park Canada Day Farmers Market!

Other fun events…

Fort Saskatchewan Market – Canada Day Celebrations
Bruderheim Canada Day Celebrations
Mundare Canada Day Celebrations
Myrnam Canada Day Celebrations
Mannville Canada Day Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Day Celebrations
Vermilion Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day in Vermilion on July 1st with fireworks, stock dog jackpot, kids activities, pancake breakfast, and more!
Kitscoty Canada Day Celebrations
Chipman Canada Day Celebrations

Check out all of the Canada Day posters in our Events Calendar

July 1 Featured Events – Southeast of Edmonton

𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢 – Celebrate Canada Day 2025 at the Camrose Centennial Museum! This free, family-friendly event has something for everyone. Start your day early with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Camrose Kodiaks at the Community Centre starting at 8 am, followed by the official opening ceremony at 11 am. The Browns Socialhouse afternoon stage will showcase local performers.

Discover the New Exhibit at the Museum Main Building!
Don’t miss the brand-new exhibit opening just in time for Canada Day at the Camrose Centennial Museum’s Main Building. Dive into fascinating stories and artifacts celebrating Canadian heritage and local history — a perfect stop for curious minds and history buffs alike!
Test your limits at the Fountain Tire Fit-Set Ninja obstacle course, and see if you can beat the Police Mascot K9 in a race!

The day will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky!

Other fun events…

Tofield Canada Day Celebrations
Wainwright Canada Day Celebrations
Celebrate on July 1, 2025, in Wainwright! Featuring a live performance from Georgy Canyon at the Fish Pond, CFB. This is a free event with family activities, live music and fireworks!

Irma Canada Day Celebrations
Alliance Canada Day Celebrations
Forestburg Canada Day Celebrations
Hardisty Canada Day Celebrations
Provost Museum Canada Day Celebration
Daysland Canada Day & Car Show
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, petting zoo, car show and fireworks

Check out all of the Canada Day posters in our Events Calendar

Major Events in early July…

Sedgewick Chuckwagon and Chariot Races – June 29-July 1st
Athabasca River Rats Festival – July 1
Vegreville Pysanka Festival July 4-6
Hairy Hill Rodeo July 4-5
Edgerton Sports Days July 4-6
Vegreville Medieval Faire and Artisan Market July 11-13
Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo July 12-13
Reynolds Alberta Museum Ultimate Car Show July 12
Antique Week July 12-19

Visit the website for the  Events Calendar with all the major events happening this Summer!

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Looking for more Trip Ideas in 2025? 

Every summer East of Edmonton is unique, full of activities to enjoy over the beautiful summer months. We have you covered if you’re looking to…

  • Go Camping – Book your Camping spot For July… 

Make the most of summer and enjoy camping adventures.  Find our comprehensive listing of campsites in the region on our Camping Page

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