Brockville, Ont. businesses gearing up for Canada Day

Canada Day-themed fudge being sold by O’Malley Kourt Fudgery and Ice Cream shop in downtown Brockville, Ont. June 29, 2025. (Jack Richardson/CTV News Ottawa).

Canada Day is fast approaching and businesses along King Street in downtown Brockville, Ont. are gearing up.

While most are decked out with flags, decorations and Canada-themed clothing for sale, a few have gone a step further.

O’Malley Kourt Fudgery and Ice Cream Shop is selling Canada Day fudge and cookies.

“We have come up with a Canada Day fudge, its vanilla raspberry with red and white sprinkles,” says owner Joanne Scarlett. “They just came in Saturday morning, so nice and fresh and ready to go.”

Every July 1, the Brockville Pipe and Drum Corps leads a parade from City Hall to Court House Avenue, but this year will be a bit different.

The parade will march even further along King St., heading to Hardy Park where a ceremony will be held to celebrate the country’s 158th year.

That will allow businesses like O’Malley’s to get more involved with the parade than years prior.

“It’s really appreciated by all the downtown businesses,” says Scarlett. “It brings people from the North end of Brockville downtown, gets us exposure.”

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