This year Canada Day falls on a Wednesday, so come to the village of Westport for a small town style celebration of our nation.

The Canada Day celebrations in Westport this year are going to be amazing!

Don’t miss out on any of the activities we’ve got planned for you:

11:00 am – 02:00 pm: hot dogs and live music at the locks

03:00 pm: Bike Parade begins at the Rideau District Museum.

04:00 pm: celebration, music, children’s activities and Fireworks to follow at the Westport Lion’s Beach Club.

06:00 pm: parade and fireworks in Newboro.

Financial support provided by Celebrate Canada/ Canadian Heritage.

Click here to download event brochure.

Afternoon & Evening Activities

3 p.m. Commencement of Canada Day Celebrations at the Rideau District Museum with the Colour party of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 542

3:15 p.m. 16th Annual Bicycle Parade NOTE PARADE ROUTE CHANGE!!
Bedford Street from the Rideau District Museum to Church St., then Spring St., to the Westport Community Centre.

A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s Birthday Decorate yourself, bike, tricycle, or stroller, in Red and White, and proudly walk throughout town. Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 542

Special presentation following bike parade by
Sparky and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall on Spring Street 4:15 p.m. Rideau Lakes Recreational Dancers at beach.

Par-T-Perfect
4:30-7:30 p.m. Rock Climbing Wall, Morphy Caterpillar, Ballon Twister
4 p.m. Free Shuttle Bus Begins
4 p.m. Bingo – Good old fashioned bingo in the Lions Club Beach House.
4-6 p.m. Gert and Aud Aster Will paint your face, and deliver smiles.

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo Provided by Westwinds Ranch

8 p.m. ZZ Top Tribute Band
This incredible band brings audience participation into the music, just like ‘ZZ Top’. The props, fury guitars, the stage production, is just like, Billy Gibbons Band. If you are a ZZ Top fan, we are sure you will enjoy the show. All Day DJ Services by Tom Gard

Free Shuttle Bus!

To and from the beach. Leaving the Westport Community Centre & St. Edwards School
Special thank you to Martin’s Bus Service for donating the use of the buses.

Canteen

Yummy food prepared throughout the afternoon and evening by the North Crosby Recreation Committee. umm-ummm GOOD

Swimming & Changing Facilities

Available No Lifeguard on Duty.

No Parking at the Beach

Handicap & Volunteers ONLY

The Main Event

Spectacular Fireworks at 10 p.m.. Display By Licensed fireworks supervisors

Every year the same tradition…and every year just as fun!

This annual tradition attracts both tourist from outside of Canada and proud Canadians alike. There is only one place to be on Canada Day and that is Westport Ontario at the Lions Club beach.

The fun will start at 1pm with ceremonies starting at the “Rideau District Museum”. Following will be a festive bicycle parade for the kids. Everyone proudly wearing their red and white will be riding their bikes or on foot throughout the streets of downtown Westport.

After the parade, the party moves to the Lions Club Beach and will remain there until the closing fireworks ceremony. Throughout the afternoon enjoy air castles, food and entertainment. The fireworks show at the beach starting at dusk is nothing short of spectacular.

There will be a free shuttle bus leaving from St. Edwards School and the Westport Community Centre as there is no parking at the beach. All are welcome and the cost is free.

Westport Ontario would like to welcome you in celebrating Canada Day at the Lions Club Beach. A warm welcome to our American friends! Happy 4th of July.

Here is a breakdown of the entire day. Click here to print off a Canada Day Flyer

Entertainment

1 p.m. Commencement of Canada Day
Celebration at the Rideau District Museum with the Colour party of the Royal Canadian Legion, Brach 542

1:15 p.m. 13th Annual Bicycle Parade
Leaving the Rideau District Museum. A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Decorate your bicycle with red & white and proudly ride throughout town!
Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 542

2-8 p.m. Biggun Amusements
Featuring Spiderman…12 & under!
Giant Slide Fun…12 & up!
Sponsored in part by Westport Lions Club

4 p.m. Back by popular demand, The Adishakti Dancers, performance was enjoyed so much last year, they will be returning!

7 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of rock & roll, a little country, and some blues with the fabulous Doherty Brothers Band
plus DJ Services by Tom Gard

SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS AT DUSK!!!!

Special Kids Corner

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Provided by Westwinds Ranch

Free Shuttle Bus staring at 2 p.m.!
All afternoon & Evening to and from the beach
Leaving the Westport Community Centre & St. Edwards School
***Special thank you to bus drivers Smokey and Kelly & North Leeds Bus Lines Ltd.

Canteen & Refreshments
Avaiable in the afternoon & evening

Swimming & Changing Facilities Available
No Lifeguard on Duty

No Parking at the Beach – Handicap & Volunteers Only

***A special thank you to the Westport Lions Club for providing the beautiful facilities at the beach.