Turn up the national pride and get ready to celebrate Canada Day on Tuesday, July 1. From family fun to buffet cruises and fireworks, there is something for everyone to enjoy and spend the day doing in and around Edmonton. Fireworks in Edmonton The Edmonton fireworks show will be held in the River Valley on Tuesday, July 1. Here is a list of the best places to watch the fireworks in full view: Other spots where you can catch a glimpse of the fireworks include: There will be no viewing or access to Kinsmen Park. Foot traffic will be unavailable from 9:45 p.m. until 30 minutes after the fireworks on several bridges. A list of full road closures and parking restrictions can be found online. Edmonton Transit Service buses and trains will operate on Saturday or Sunday schedules, with some additional bus service for the fireworks show. Transit riders can map out their route ahead of time online. City officials are asking people to follow bylaws and safety precautions if they wish to view the fireworks by watercraft on the North Saskatchewan River or fly a drone. Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature For the early risers, the Edmonton Canada Road Race will be taking place on the legislature south grounds at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Or, they can come hungry for a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Free, family-friendly entertainment and activities will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Oilers anthem singer Rob Clark will start the celebration on the main stage with O Canada. Live performances will follow throughout the afternoon and roving artists will move about the grounds, including the Brasstactics, jugglers, circus acts and puppetry performers. A full list of the scheduled events can be found online. The visitor centre will also be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Capital Gifts, the Alberta legislature gift shop, will have a holiday discount of 20 per-cent off for the day. Canada Day Salute A Canadian Army Reserve unit will do a 21-gun salute at Government House at noon. Soldiers will fire blank ammunition from 105mm howitzers for about 5 minutes. People can watch the salute behind the 100-metre safety perimeter. Canada Day in Edmonton There is a place for everyone to celebrate the holiday in the city. The Edmonton Valley Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will also be marking its 66th birthday. Celebrate the zoo milestone and Canada Day by learning about Canadian species and taking in a scavenger hunt, making crafts and more. The Muttart Conservatory will be open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to those wanting to check out the summer feature pyramid, Imagination, with a magical theme and bright floral display. Special activities for the day include airbrush tattoos, story telling and a scavenger hunt. An interactive Edmonton sign, which was recently moved from city hall, is also on site for your next social post. The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum is hosting an open house at the Prince of Wales Armouries between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday. People can check out the military vehicles on display and kids can go through an obstacle course. Fort Edmonton Park will host celebrations during park hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for those wanting to revisit the city’s history. Sir Winston Churchill Square will be alive with art and music on July 1 as The Works Art and Design Festival wraps up its last day. Visual art displays, food trucks and tours open at 11 a.m., and art workshops will run from noon to 8 p.m. Musical performances will take centre stage from noon until 10 p.m. The Art Gallery of Alberta will have free admission on Canada Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ride down the North Saskatchewan River on the Edmonton River Boat for a brunch cruise, or a late dinner buffet with a fireworks watch party. Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Enjoy the greenery at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden with Canada Day festivities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can sign up online to create their own red-and-white flower planter to take home. There may be additional fees for activities on top of admission price. Catch some baseball as the Edmonton Riverhawks take on the Port Angeles Lefties at 7:05 p.m. at Re/Max Field. Watch the Edmonton fireworks from your seats. Mill Woods Park will host its 33rd year of Canada Day celebrations from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is free and the festivities will feature multicultural performances, dance, music and fireworks. Officials are also encouraging people to enjoy other city facilities like spray parks, rec centres, outdoor pools and golf courses for the long weekend. Other Fireworks Not heading to the heart of downtown Edmonton for Canada Day? Here is a list of other firework shows in and around the city:
