Canada Day is almost upon us and you’re probably looking for what’s going on here in Cambridge for Canada’s 151st birthday. Well no worries, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of all events in our city scheduled for Canada Day 2018.
Canada Day 2018 Events In Cambridge Ontario
Canada Day 2018 Fishing Derby at Riverside Park
8am – 11am – July 1st
Riverside Park, along the river
Open to ages 0 to 16, free to enter. Lots of prizes to be won. Rods available if needed.
Canada Day Celebration at Galt Legion
12pm – 5pm – July 1st
Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 121
4 Veterans Way, Cambridge ON, N1R 3K7
Come out for an afternoon of live entertainment featuring jazz/rock vocalist Monty Grieg as well as a barbecue at noon.
Canada Day 2018 – McDougall Cottage
12 noon – 5 p.m. July 1st
McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
Step back in time to celebrate Scottish-Canadian heritage at McDougall Cottage. With crafts, tours, treats and traditional bag pipers and harp performances throughout the afternoon, a visit to the cottage should be added to your Canada Day schedule. Admission is by cash donation.
Canada Day 2018 – Parade in Cambridge
Starting at 1 p.m. – July 1st
King Street (between Bishop and Eagle), Cambridge
The parade will travel from Bishop Street to Eagle Street. The Parade will NOT be crossing the King St. bridge over the river. Standing on the bridge will not give you a view of the Parade. For the best view, arrive early and find a spot on King St. between Bishop and Eagle.
Canada Day 2018 – Riverside Park Carnival and Entertainment
8am – 11pm – July 1st
Riverside Park, 49 King St W, Cambridge
Riverside is open all day with a Carnival and Children’s Play Area. There will be live entertainment, rides, games and loads more.
Canada Day 2018 – Temple Baptist Church
Starting at 6pm – July 1st
400 Holiday Inn Drive, Cambridge, Ontario
Outdoor service starting at 6pm. Barbecue, baseball and fireworks to follow. Be sure to bring your baseball glove.
Canada Day 2018 – Calvary Assembly Church
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – July 1st
Calvary Assembly Church, 127 Hespeler Road, Cambridge
With games, carnival treats, music and fireworks, the Canada Day Celebration at Calvary Church is a popular event in the community. The event is free, but be sure to pre-register online to avoid the long lines to get in!
Canada Day 2018 – Fireworks at Riverside Park
9:45pm — Singing of ‘O Canada’
9:50pm — Fireworks
Riverside Park, 49 King St W, Cambridge
Be sure to pack Riverside Park for the excellent Canada Day fireworks display.
If you know of any other Canada Day events going on in Cambridge, just let us know and we’ll add it to this post.
