Canada Day Events In Peterborough And Surrounding Areas

Canada Day is Friday and The City of Peterborough as well as the townships surrounding it have big plans to celebrate.

Photo courtesy of Trent Hills.

The City of Peterborough:

Pre-parade ceremonies will start at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a piece of cake, free entertainment, activities for the kids in the park and enter the bike decorating contest. Prizes for the best use of the theme (Back Together) for ages 5 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years. Register for the bike decorating contest at 11 a.m. at Confederation Square Park across from City Hall.

Parade will begin at noon and head south on George Street from City Hall to Morrow Park.

Lessons from the Land:

Nimkii Osawamick, founder of Dedicated Native Awareness, will be leading a beading circle and sharing teachings. "Lessons from the Land" from 1:00 to 3:30pm at Beavermead Pavilion to make a friendship bracelet that can be given to an Indigenous friend to build new bridges. All materials will be supplied.

Douro-Dummer:

This years parade theme is ‘Reunited’.

Parade to begin at 2:30 p.m. at 4th Line at Cty Rd 4 will run south towards the village.

Those interested in entering a float, bicycle or walking should meet at 4th Line at Cty Rd 4 at 2 p.m.

Asphodel Norwood:

Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre (88 Alma St., Norwood)
Rain or Shine*
* Bring a lawn chair

Schedule of events

• 2:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Lions Club BBQ

• 3:00 p.m. | Opening Ceremonies:

  • O' Canada

  • Introductions & Greetings

• 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Family Events:

  • Canada Day Crafts

  • Bouncy Castle and Obstacle Course

  • Cupcake Decorating

  • Lawn Games

  • Freezies courtesy of Norwood Swans

• 3:30 p.m. | Bicycle Parade

• 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Face Painting

• 3:30 p.m. | Live Music

• 4:00 p.m. | Dunk Tank

• 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Pick-Up Ball Hockey (Basketball court)

• 5:00 p.m. | Fire Truck pull

• Dusk | Fireworks

Cavan - Monaghan:

Cavan Monaghan Community Centre 986 County Rd 10, Millbrook. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The day will include bouncy castles, BBQ, cake, crafts, DJ, bike raffle and other prizes.

Havelock - Belmont - Methuen:

Parade starts on Oak st at 11 a.m. heading east on George St., Victoria, King and to the park for a BBQ.

Live music in the park by Kevin Whitney. Outdoor games for adults and kids beginning at 12:30. Roller Skating at The Havelock Community Centre from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

There will be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction with all proceeds going to the families that lost their home to a fire in June.

Otonabee - South - Monaghan:

Parade begins at 10 a.m. at North Shore Public School and ends at OSM Fire Station 1. Refreshments and celebration will follow at the fire station.

Trent Hills:

Campbellford:

8 a.m. - 10 a.m. : Rotary Pancake Breakfast - Members of the Campbellford Rotary Club serve a pancake breakfast complete with pancakes, sausages and Watson's Maple Syrup to enjoy on them. $8 for adults 12 and over. $4 for children under 12. Special rate for a family of 4 is $20.

9 a.m. - Entertainment by Phoxy Music. Phil & Roxy are a husband and wife duo who call themselves Phoxy Music. Their warm harmonies are featured in a vast catalogue of music including original compositions and songs from the 1960’s on up.

Park Activities: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. enjoy children's activities in the park. Games, crafts, face painting, food booth, Blades of Glory demonstrations, bicycle obstacle course, Trent Hills Fire Department displays and more!

10 a.m. : Teddy Bear Parade led by Sparky the Fire Dog! Dress up your teddy bears and Celebrate Canada Day with a parade through Old Mill Park. New for 2022: Bike Parade- Decorate your bike for Canada Day! Following the parade stop by the Bike Action Trent Hills Booth for a bike check-up and try out the bicycle obstacle course.

10:30 a.m. : Blades of Glory presents Challenge the Knight. "Challenge a Knight" pits very brave and very young wanna-be sword fighters vs our amazing and Battle hardened Knights in an ultimate showdown.

11:30 a.m. : Blades of Glory presents the Knight Duel. Cheer for your favourite warriors as they fight toward victory in this blood-pumping medieval combat.

12 p.m. : Official Ceremonies with greetings from dignitaries; Singing of O’Canada and Serving of Canada Day cupcakes.

Warkworth:

Warkworth's Canada Celebration starts July 1 at 11 a.m. Lots of great performers playing lots of great tunes for you, and as always the Trent Hills Firefighters will be cooking up delicious hot dogs for you and the Warkworth Community Service Club will have all kinds of delicious snacks for everyone, and a Jumpy Castle for the kids! ALL of this is free. Hope to see you in the patch and in Warkworth at the Old Mill Park this week! The festivities start at 11 a.m.

Hastings:

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Hastings Fire Station Open House. Stop by Station 2 in Hastings for an open house. BBQ, hot dogs and drinks. See the trucks, and talk with firefighters.

1 p.m. - Hastings Legion Branch 106 BBQ

4 p.m. - Canada Day Parade: Celebrate Canada Day with the annual parade. Decorated bikes & wagons, old cars and floats are welcome to participate. Route along Front Street to begin at the Pavilion.

Following the Parade - The Singing of O Canada will be led by Adrianna Hopman at the Gazebo. Hopman is a 15 yr old Country Singer, Recording Artist and Songwriter.

6 p.m. - Live Entertainment at the Gazebo.

8:30 p.m. - Hastings Legion Branch 106 Dance (upstairs). Watch the fireworks from the patio.

Dusk - Award-winning Fireworks Display brought to you by the Trent Hills Firefighters. Please be generous when you see Firefighters and volunteers passing the boot for donations to support the fireworks display.

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