Canada 150 Celebrations in Simcoe County

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Simcoe County is all abuzz for Canada’s 150^th birthday! Events are beginning now in honour of this occasion and carrying right through the summer. Celebrate this milestone by checking out some of the amazing events and activities happening around the region. 

Illuminate Barrie Kick-Off
When: June 28, 4 pm – 10 pm
Where: Barrie Waterfront Parks
What Is It: A kick-off to Canada 150^th celebrations, enjoy a fun-filled evening with a thrilling air show over Kempenfelt Bay. This show features the Snowbirds, CF18, Vimy Flight and displays from Canada Forces out of Base Borden. Enjoy free entertainment all day on the Promenade Days stage including a special lineup of local and regional talent including: Tori Hathaway, MoonFruits, The Baytowne Big Band, The White Pine Dancers, Mudmen, and a special guest singer
http://www.barrie.ca/Culture/Festivals/Canada-150/Pages/Air-Show.aspx 

When: June 28, 1 – 9 pm
Where: Heritage Park
What Is It: Check out the Family Fun Zone featuring inflatable games, free face-painting, vendors, and exhibits. Don’t miss the free activities including Canadian wildlife displays, kids dance, and Fire and Glow performance by Scarlet Black & Ito the Rope Artist at 8:30 pm.
http://www.barrie.ca/Culture/Festivals/Pages/CanadaDay.aspx 

Collingwood Festival for Canada
When: June 30 – Jul 2
Where: Downtown Collingwood and Harbour
What Is It: Come out to celebrate Canada’s 150^th birthday with special events throughout downtown Collingwood at the harbour. Fun to be had for the whole family!
www.collingwooddowntown.com/events/collingwood-festival-for-canada-150 

Canada Day Newmarket
When: July 1 @ 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Fairy Lake Park
What Is It: Celebrate Canada’s birthday enjoying vendors, live entertainment, the Newmarket Farmer’s Market, a pancake breakfast, activities for the whole family and more. Sport your 150 Days of Summer button to gain free bonuses at events throughout town all summer long! Admission is free with an additional fee for some rides, carnival extras and food.
http://www.newmarket.ca/events

Canada Day Barrie
When: July 1
Where: Heritage Park
What Is It: A full day of fun and activity for the whole family in celebration of Canada’s bi-centennial birthday. Enjoy family activities and live entertainment, then gather around the waterfront at dusk for a fabulous fireworks show!
www.barrie.ca/canadaday 

Orillia Canada Day Celebrations
When: July 1
Where: Couchiching Beach Park
What Is It: Celebrate Canada’s 150^th birthday at the waterfront. Enjoy a parade, live entertainment, giant birthday cake, fun for the whole family and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk!
http://canadadayorillia.ca 

Midland Canada Day Celebrations
When: July 1, 10 am – 10 pm
Where: Little Lake Park
What Is It: Attractions, music and fun free activities for the whole family in celebration of Canada’s 150^th birthday! Fireworks at dusk will be held at Rotary Park in Penetanguishene.
http://www.midland.ca/quick-links/events

Canada Day in Penetanguishene
When: July 1, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Penetanguishene Centennial Museum
What Is It: Enjoy an afternoon full of fun family activities at the Museum. End the day listening to live musical performances and a fireworks display at Rotary Park. http://www.penetanguishene.ca/en/discover/Events.asp

When: July 1, 10 am
Where: Parc Rotary Champlain Wendat Park
What Is It: Registration takes place at 10 am and the parade through the park begins at 10:30. Dress up in a Canada-themed costume for a chance to win a prize. http://www.penetanguishene.ca/en/discover/canada-day—july-1st.asp

Canada Day Celebrations in Clearview
When: July 1
Where: Downtown Creemore
What Is It: Canada Day celebrations begin with a street hockey game at 9:30 am. Continuing through the day, enjoy brunch, a bike parade, barbeque, activities all day long, then a fireworks display at dusk!
http://experiencecreemore.com 

Canada Day Celebrations in Angus
When: July 1
Where: Community Park
What Is It: Canada’s birthday kicks off with an 8 am breakfast followed by opening ceremonies at 11 am. Enjoy a parade of flags, cutting of birthday cake and barbeque lunch. Shop from flea market vendors then watch a spectacular fireworks display at dusk at the Essa Agriplex.
http://www.essatownship.on.ca/community/communityevents 

Ontario 150 Tour: Feast Fest
When: July 21 – July 23
Where: Midland Harbourfront
What Is It: Kick off the weekend festivities viewing a fireworks display at dusk on Friday night. Family fun continues all weekend long with over 200 vendors, a midway, duck-themed games, craft breweries, bbq food trucks, live entertainment and more!
http://gbay.ca/events.aspx

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