By Staff
June 23, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
The City will celebrate Burlington’s 150th Anniversary and Canada Day in Spencer Smith Park on July 1.
The Canada Day events is as well is as the 150th anniversary of the city will officially kick off at 4 p.m. with the Burlington Teen Tour Band and remarks from Mayor Meed Ward and special guests at the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony will be hosted by Clint “Bubba” O’Neil, TV sportscaster with CHCH TV.
Mayor Meed Ward will also be presenting the Key to the City to several recipients.
Brant Street will be car free from Caroline down to Lakeshore Road
All events, except the citizenship ceremony, will be held at Spencer Smith Park. The citizenship ceremony will be held at City Hall Civic Square, 426 Brant St.
All musical special guests have called Burlington home. Performances start shortly after the opening ceremony kicking off with Rob Preuss (of The Spoons & Honeymoon Suite) and friends, and will feature some chart toping musicians that you won’t want to miss through till the fireworks.
July 1 events at Spencer Smith Park
Morning
• Yoga in the Park
• Canada Day Run, 1k and 5k hosted by VRPRO
The only time fireworks are permitted in the city.
Afternoon and evening
• Opening ceremonies and entertainment at the stage begins at 4 p.m.
• Food and marketplace vendors
• Special musical performances 6 to 10 p.m.
• Fireworks at 10 p.m.
The Canadian citizenship ceremony at Civic Square, 426 Brant St. will start at 1 p.m.
Free Canada Day Shuttle
Downtown parking is in high demand during Canada Day festivities. Residents are encouraged to consider other transportation options such as cycling, walking, car pooling or Burlington
Transit.
A fully accessible, free shuttle service will run from 2 to 11 p.m. The shuttle will make stops at the Burlington GO Station (north side) and travel to the downtown bus terminal. Free bike parking will be available near the Waterfront Hotel for cyclists to secure their bikes.
