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, isn’t 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.
The 2012 Schedule of Events for Canada day in the Comox Valley is now below!
Friday June 29, 2012 |
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Simms Park, Courtenay |
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5:00 – 10:00 |
Canada Jam Battle of the Bands |
Saturday June 30, 2012 |
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Simms Park, Courtenay |
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7:00 – 9:00 |
Nite Before Free Concert, MC’d by 97.3 the EAGLE’s Steve Rossner
The Sutcliffs from Victoria (featuring Shaun Wildon, Terry Marshall, Chuck Simm’s and Damian Graham) will be here for this concert featuring music from the Beatles. |
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6:30 – 8:30 |
Nadia will be making balloon animals for the kids |
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7:00 |
Come dressed as a Beatle look alike for the "Beatlemania Costume Contest" |
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Sunday July 01, 2012 – 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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10:00 |
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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9:00 – 3:30 |
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, 7 Story 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 |
25th 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 |
Simms Park, Courtenay |
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8:00 – 11:00 |
Kinsmen All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast |
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12:00 |
Opening ceremonies and introductions |
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3:00 |
Ladies Nail Driving Competition, sponsored by Home Depot |
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4:00 |
41st annual Bike Draw, free bikes for winners! For kids aged 5 – 12 |
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7:00pm |
Live Music |
Hello, I was wondering if there was a contact number for table rentals?
Thank you, Haley
Hi Haley, I would suggest contacting the City of Courtenay – they should be able to point you in the right direction.
I don’t see any notice regarding fireworks for the Canada Day celebrations….do you have them, and if so where can they be watched from?
Unfortunately there are never any fireworks with Canada Day Celebrations here in the Comox Valley. I believe Campbell River has a fireworks display, but am not 100% certain.
What roads will be closed to vehicle traffic at what times? And why is this information not published in the local papers?
Thanks.