Canada Day (Lewis Park)
Every year on Canada Day (July 01) Courtenay hosts the annual Canada Day Parade. The Parade starts at the top of 5th Street and concludes just over the bridge at Lewis Park. Canada Day however, isnt the only day at this time when events are happening. On the days leading up to Canada day, there are many fun family events held each year in Courtenay.
Every year we post the schedule of events on this page. While 2011 celebrations are now over, we have left the schedule of events for you to see below to give you an idea of how things may go next year. As soon as the 2012 Comox Valley Canada Day schedule of events is available we will update it for you!
Sunday, June 25, 2011 |
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Simms Park, Courtenay |
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5:00 – 10:00 |
Canada Jam Battle of the Bands |
Thursday June 30, 2011 |
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Simms Park, Courtenay |
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7:00 – 9:00 |
Nite Before Free Concert of 50′s Music |
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7:00 – 10:30 |
Free Night Before Concert! Chevy Ray and the Fins, show starts with the Magic of Chris Yuill |
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7:00 – 10:00 |
UIWONA – Burgers and Hot Dogs |
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Friday July 01, 2011 – Canada Day |
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Downtown Courtenay |
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9:00 – 10:00 |
Parade entry judging – 5th Street. Cash prizes to be won! |
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9:15 |
Decorated bike contest at Lake Trail School – prizes for all kids |
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10:15 |
5th Street Mile Run – starts at Woods Avenue. (Registration 9 am) |
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10:30 |
The Grande Parade down 5th Street to Lewis Park |
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11:00 |
Open House at the Courtenay Legion on Cliffe Avenue |
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12:00 – 4:00 |
Open House at Courtenay & District Museum |
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2:00 – 4:00 |
Native Sons Hall Tea Dance with the Georgia Straight Big Band |
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7:00 – 9:00 |
Celebrate Canada Concert, Sid Williams Theatre |
Lewis Park, Courtenay |
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9:00 – 4:00 |
Bounce Mania – free for children all day long |
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10:00 |
Horseshoe Pitching in Lewis Park by tennis courts |
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11:00 – 4:00 |
Exciting craft and food booths in Lewis Park |
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11:00 – 4:00 |
First aid booths in operation all day next to tennis court at Salish Building |
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12:00 – 4:00 |
Kids Zone, clowns, Flying Fox Circus, games and more, free for all children |
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12:00 |
Opening ceremonies “Oh Canada” with Comox Valley District Band |
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1:00 – 3:45 |
Kids Bike Draw tickets given away to all 5 – 12 year olds |
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1:00 |
Free birthday cake from Safeway |
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1:00 |
24th annual Ducky 500 |
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1:00 – 3:00 |
British and vintage car show |
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1:30-2:30 |
Music on centre stage |
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1:30 – 3:30 |
Pool open for Free Swim |
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1:30 |
CRA Children’s Games in centre of park |
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3:00 |
Ladies Nail Driving Competition, sponsored by Home Depot |
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3:30 |
Performance by Battle of the Bands winner |
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4:00 |
40th annual Bike Draw, free bikes for winners! For kids aged 5 – 12 |
Riverside Park, Courtenay |
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7:00 – 11:00 |
Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast |
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12:00 – 4:00 |
Food at Riverside all day |
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12:00 – 4:00 |
Surgenor’s Riverside Beer Garden |
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12:00 – 3:00 |
The music goes on all afternoon. Sit with a drink an a tasty snack |
Simms Park, Courtenay
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11:00 – 4:00 |
Burgers and Hot Dogs |
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1:00 |
Opening ceremonies and introductions |
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1:00 |
Women’s Group Spirit Dancers |
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1:30 |
Authentic teepee with story telling |
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1:30 |
Jingle Dancer Lynda Underthinner |
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2:00 |
Darryl Mills and youths Drum Group |
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3:00 |
Cake and lemonade served to all, free |
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3:00 – 4:00 |
Live Music |
