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Canada Day is a nation-wide celebration and a long-standing Port Hope tradition. Our events program has been designed to safely connect us as friends, neighbours and Canadians this July.

For 2022, we are bringing back traditional event components, such as the fireworks display, car show and community gathering in the park. The Canada Day Parade is also returning, but in a modified format due to construction on a portion of Walton Street.

Participate in the 2022 Canada Day Celebration:

Aerial view of Walton Street during the Port Hope Canada Day parade
Join the Parade

Our Canada Day Parade returns to downtown Port Hope on July 1 at 11:00 a.m. Join the parade line up or find out more details by clicking below.

Parade details & registration form
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Penny For A Thought

Participate in our community engagement activity, Penny For A Thought, by sharing a short piece of advice using the form below.

Submit to the Pennies Project

Discover the event Itinerary happening on July 1, 2022

Review the schedule of events below and follow our Facebook event for updates. 

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Show N' Shine

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: front lawn of Town Hall and Rotary Park

Show N Shine details
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Yoga in the Park

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: back lawn of Town Hall (56 Queen St)

Outdoor yoga details
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Canada Day Parade

11:00 a.m.
Location: Walton and Queen Streets

Parade details
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Refreshment Gardens

11:00 a.m. – 10 p.m. 
Location: Memorial Park
Refreshment Gardens hosted by the Port Hope and District Agricultural Society

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Activity Stations

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park
Includes mini putt, bouncy castles, free freezies, food vendors, and more!

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Official Ceremony

11:45 a.m.
Location: Memorial Park
Join us for the singing of O Canada, welcome greeting, and Queenies cupcakes.

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Wagon Rides

12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pick up location: Queen Street

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Live music

12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 
Location: Memorial Park

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Fireworks

10:15 p.m.
Location: Launch from pier 

Live Music Schedule

Joe Harvey and the Cruisin Band - 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

A local band performing classic 50's and 60's hits - a true crowd-pleaser!

 Soul Shakers Union - 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

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Formed in the summer of 2018, The Soul Shakers' Union came together with a mutual love for the original blues artists. Our goal is to pay an honest tribute to the blues with the same passion and integrity that the original artists brought to these songs.

 The Buzz - 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

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Our band was reformed in the Summer of 2020. We are a 5-member Classic Rock band with Lead Singer and Guitar (Scott Dargie), Lead Guitarist (Dwight Badour), Bass Guitarist (Loring Palleske), Drummer (Leo Ryan) and Keyboardist (Bernie Kirck).

In 2020 we brought on a “New” lead singer and guitar player “Scott Dargie”. His resume is lengthy and he has performed throughout the GTA for the last 30 years.
Each musician has played in different bands and styles of music to bring a rich flavour of songs that our audience loves to listen and dance to. We preform Classic Rock, Reggae, Country, Disco, Funk and even some Rap mashed into the occasional song. We love to play and even more, we love to give our audience a great experience.

Our Band’s Name was recently changed to honor our late drummer “Buzz” so we are now known as “The Buzz” Please follow us on Instagram @the_buzz_2022

 Martell x Walker - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

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Martell X Walker are a high energy group that merges the music of the DJ with the live sounds and energy of drums. They mix everything from Classic Rock, Alternative, & Dance music to give their audience a special and different show every time.

 Storm the Palace - 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

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Storm The Palace is a Toronto-area based party band playing your favourite New Wave, Rock and Pop hits of the 1980’s. Adam Weatherup (Guitar), Christian McFadden (Bass, Vocals, Programming), and Tim Fleming (Drums) bring to life beloved songs from the 80’s overlooked by most of the retrospective bands out there today.

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Movie in the Park

June 30, 2022
Film: Luca

Gather in Memorial Park for this heartwarming coming-of-age film. A seaside Italian village is the backdrop for new-found friendships, childhood shenanigans, and delicate secrets. Fun for the whole family!

Outdoor movie details
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Detuning the Anthem

Visit Critical Mass in Memorial Park to get into Detuning the Anthem - Port Hope Edition! This soundwalk project, led by artist-in-residence Tyler J. Stewart, unsettles and detunes the Canadian national anthem to prompt critical reflection.

More information is available on the Critical Mass Website.

Critical Mass Art

Explore more Canadian content

We wish you a safe Canada Day and hope you explore and celebrate what being Canadian means to you.

Summer recreation

  • Take some time over the long weekend to get outside and explore trails in Port Hope
  • Check out our youth drop in programs throughout July
  • Take a refreshing lake dip or build a sand sculpture with friends at the beach
  • Hit the pool for a family swim up at the Jack Burger Sports Complex

Recommended Reading

Our friends at the Port Hope Public Library have put together the following lists of books to help you explore some content important to Canada's past, present and future.

Check out the lists below and contact the Library to borrow a copy, or reach out to them on their social media channels to let them know what your favourite Canadian reads are!

Fiction

  • Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
  • The Maid by Nita Prose
  • Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez
  • State of Terror by Louise Penny and Hillary Rodham Clinton
  • Watch out for Her by Samantha M. Bailey

Non-Fiction

  • The Whisper on the Night Wind: The True History of a Wilderness Legend by Adam Shoalts
  • Talking to Canadians by Rick Mercer
  • The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan
  • Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley
  • Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard

National Film Board of Canada

Explore a wide range of Canadian content posted on the National Film Board of Canada.

Films can be streamed free of charge or downloaded for a small fee in both French and English.

The collection includes documentaries, animations, experimental films as well as a wide selection of stories about the environment, human rights, the arts and so much more.

www.nfb.ca

National celebration

Find out details for the Canada Day Celebration from our Nation’s Capital.

Indigenous Canada

We acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Nations. On July 1 we reflect on the heritage of our Nation and seek to learn more about our history.

“While July 1 celebrations are a tradition for many, it is important to recognize that Canada Day is not observed by all people in our country. Reflecting on the origins of our land and the unique and heritage culture of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples who have shaped our country is imperative for all Canadians.” ~ Mayor Bob Sanderson

Listen to artist and biologist, Rick Beaver tell the story of our land and the people first here in our Local Experience Guide.

Further, the University of Alberta offers a free online course called Indigenous Canada, which explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.

Port Hope célèbre la Fête du Canada – French

Joignez-vous à nous à Port Hope en juillet pour célébrer le Canada. La municipalité de Port Hope organise son événement annuel de la fête du Canada et vous êtes invités!

Notre objectif est de présenter un festival local qui nous rassemble tous autour d’une expérience commune.

Nos festivités commencent le 30 juin avec un film en plein air dans le parc. Apportez vos couvertures et chaises de jardin et rejoignez-nous sous les étoiles pour cette expérience familiale gratuite. À la tombée de la nuit, nous projetterons le film Luca au parc Memorial Park.

Le vendredi 1er juillet, nous intensifions les célébrations dans tout le centre-ville. Consultez le programme des événements ci-dessous.

De 9 h à 15 h : Fête du Canada Show N' Shine

10 h - 11 h : Yoga en plein air (sur la pelouse derrière l'hôtel de ville)

11 h : Défilé de la fête du Canada

11 h : Ouverture des jardins de rafraîchissement

11 h - 16 h : Ouverture des stations d'activités interactives dans le parc commémoratif

23 h 45 : Cérémonie officielle (un gâteau sera servi!)

12 h 30 - 15 h 30 : Promenades en chariot

12 h 00 - 14 h 00 : Joe Harvey and the Cruisin Band

13 h 00 - 16 h 00 : Magic Rob (itinérant) Magic Rob (itinérant)

14h - 16h : Soul Shakers Union

16h - 18h : The Buzz

18h - 20h : Martell x Walker

20h - 22h : Storm the Palace

22h15 : Feu d'artifice (lancement depuis la jetée)

Si vous n'avez pas envie de vous joindre à la foule du centre-ville, essayez de faire une randonnée sur l’un de nos nombreux sentiers et espaces verts balisés.

Nous vous souhaitons une bonne fête du Canada et espérons que vous explorerez et célébrerez ce que signifie pour vous le fait d’être Canadien.

Nous remercions tout particulièrement nos commanditaires de leur généreuse contribution à notre événement.

Bonne fête du Canada!

Parade details

The Port Hope Canada Day parade will take place on Friday July 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

The Parade route has been modified due to a portion of Walton Street being under construction. The modified route will travel Walton St (from Pine to Queen) and Queen St (from Walton to Robertson). 

Road closures will be in effect (along the parade route) starting at 10:30 a.m. Roads will be opened directly following the parade at approximately 12:00 p.m.. Please do not park at bagged meters. 

View parade route and road closure details.

Participant details

Parade participants will all stage on Pine Street North. 

All local businesses and organizations are invited to join the lively parade lineup. Parade participants are encouraged to design floats and costumes that connect to a Canada Day theme.

There is no fee to participate in this community celebration. All participants are asked to review and abide by parade rules and regulations.

Register for the parade

Spectator considerations

Spectators are also advised of the change to the parade route. Please review the route map to find viewing locations along Walton and Queen Streets. Spectators are asked to me mindful of one another along the shortened route.

If you're so inclined you can non-perishable food item which will all be collected along the route

If you have parade related questions, please contact us here.

Yoga in the Park details

The Port Hope Canada Day Yoga in the Park is free to attend and suitable for all ages and skill level.

The outdoor yoga class will take place outdoors, on the back lawn of Town Hall (56 Queen St) at 10:00 a.m.

The session will be guided by Lucy Moodie and will be approximately 1 hour in length.

You do not need any equipment to participate, although we recommend you bring a mat or towel, and some water. Participants will practice on the grass, some may want to bring cardboard or an extra towel to keep mats clean. Blankets, cushions and bolsters are also encouraged, but not needed.

There is no requirement to pre-register.

Show N Shine details

The Port Hope Canada Day Show N Shine returns to downtown Port Hope.

Open to street rods, customs, antiques, classics, trucks, motorcycles and unfinished vehicles.

All participants are asked to register onsite, there will be a pop up tent just south of the Library in Rotary Park. Registration is $5 and is open until 9:00 a.m.

Branded dash plaques will be available to the first 150 participants.

Voting will take place until 1:00 p.m. for Top 5 cars, Top 2 Trucks, and Top Motorcycle.

Awards will be presented in all categories.

All vehicles are asked to remain in place until at least 3:00 p.m.

The Canada Day Show N Shine is being run by volunteers of the Port Hope Rotary Club.

Event partners and sponsors

We are seeking event sponsorship and partners to assist us in delivering an meaningful experience throughout Port Hope. Your support and contribution will play a key role in engaging our community, in the celebration of Canada, this summer. 

Please contact our Event Coordinator to discuss ideas and sponsorship opportunities.

Confirmed sponsors and partners to date:

Canadian Heritage logo says Canada with small Canadian flag    Aspira Empire Crossing Retirement Home    Leslie Smith    Norpak logo    Port Hope Fair Logo   Port Hope Rotary Logo    Remax logo Shelia Drew    Turtle Johns logo    Whale Family Chiropractic logo         Legion LogoA logo with the text "Northumberland Hills Association of Realtors"    Cameco Logo

 

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