Canada Day is fast approaching and residents are advised of the following impacts to accommodate this year's celebrations.
Road Closures
The parade returns to its traditional route along Walton Street to Queen Street. Please note that staging has been modified this year due to the Victoria Street reconstruction, with the parade beginning at the intersection of Ridout Street and Julia Street. Residents are advised of the following road closures from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to accommodate the annual Canada Day parade:
- Julia Street, Charles Street and Little Hope Street (local traffic only for parade staging)
- Ridout/Walton Street (from Bramley Street to Mill Street South)
- Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street)
- Augusta Street (from Queen Street to Elias Street)
To accommodate the pedestrian-friendly activity zone:
- Queen Street (from Walton Street to Robertson Street) – closed from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Augusta Street (from Elias Street to Queen Street) - closed from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
To accommodate the fireworks display, the following road closures will be in place from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
- Mill Street South (from 95 Mill Street to Madison Street)
- King Street (from Madison Street to Caldwell Street)
- Madison Street
- Caldwell Street and Parking (due to PHAI activities)
Parking restrictions
Residents, business owners, customers and visitors are asked to keep the following parade and staging areas clear of vehicles from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to ensure clear viewing for all spectators and safe traveling for all participants:
- Ridout/Walton Street (from Bramley Street to Mill Street South)
- Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street)
- Augusta Street (from Queen Street to Elias Street)
- Town Hall Parking Lot (beginning at 6:00 a.m.)
Please note: Vehicles parked along the above route, during the designated times, will be removed.
More information can be found at porthope.ca/canada-day.
2026-06-25
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