Canada Day Event

Celebrate Canada Day in EG!

Join us on Wednesday, July 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Mount Albert Lions Community Centre (5057 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert).

Live music, food, and entertainment with a soccer twist! Join us for World Cup inspired fireworks, soccer skill demonstrations, themed activities, and more.

As one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada, with many newcomers to York Region, this event also celebrates multiculturalism and community inclusion. Participants and attendees are invited to celebrate global unity through sport by wearing colors or jerseys that represent their home country or favourite team.

Fireworks show starts at 10 p.m.

Admission for this event is free, with food and items for sale as part of the Vendor Market.

Event details

Applications to join the EG Canada Day Celebration are open! Vendor spots are limited.

Vendor Application

Live on the New Roads Stage

6:30 p.m. – Welcome Speeches
6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. - North of the Border
8 to 8:45 p.m. – Practically Hip
8:45 to 9 p.m. - Bex in Motion
9 to 9:55 p.m. – Practically Hip

Free Shuttle Bus Information

Due to limited parking, YRT shuttle service will be available for attendees from the following Town facilities:

Health & Active Living Plaza (150 Jim Mortson Drive, Queensville)
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon)
Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert)
Mount Albert Community Centre (53 Main Street, Mount Albert)

Shuttles are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Event Shuttles - #1 (HALP) Health & Active Living Plaza

Pick up the YRT Canada Day Shuttle at the Health & Active Living Plaza.

150 Jim Mortson Drive, Queensville

Shuttle Route Bus Shuttle

Event Shuttles - #2 (EGSC) EG Sports Complex

Pick up the YRT Canada Day Shuttle at the EG Sports Complex

1914 Mount Albert Rd, Sharon.

Shuttle Route Bus Shuttle

Event Shuttles - #3 (MACC) Mount Albert Community Centre

Pick up the YRT Canada Day Shuttle at the Mount Albert Community Centre.

53 Main Street, Mount Albert

Shuttle Route Bus Shuttle

Event Shuttles - #4 (ROSS) Ross Family Complex

Pick up the YRT Canada Day Shuttle at the Ross Family Complex

19300 Centre St, Mount Albert

Shuttle Route Bus Shuttle

Event Schedule

Entertainment

Inflatables (6 to 9:45 p.m.)
Face Painting (6 to 9:30 p.m.) sponsored by Foch Family Real Estate
Glitter Tattoos (6 to 9:30 p.m.)
Photo Station (6 to 9:45 p.m.)
Giant Brian Stilt Walker (6 to 10 p.m.)
Bex in Motion (6 to 10 p.m.)
Light Wand Show

Fireworks Show

Begins at 10 p.m.

Artisan, Food and Beverage Vendors

Food Vendors:

Mount Albert Lions Club BBQ *donations supporting the food pantry
Mister Softee

Artisan Vendors:

3D Print Forge

Accessibility Information

Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is available on site at the Mount Albert Lions Community Centre. There are two parking lots available, with the lot closest to the event area reserved for accessible parking only. Please notify the parking attendant when you arrive, and they will direct you to the appropriate parking area. Fully accessible shuttle buses will also be available and provided by York Region Transit. Please see the shuttle section for more information.

Accessible Washrooms: Accessible portable washrooms are available on site. They are located in front of the field, on the gravel parking lot area near the event grass entrance.

Event Floor Surface: This is an outdoor event. Event activities will take place on grass and gravel surfaces. Please note that grass surfaces may include uneven terrain and slopes.

Seating: Seating is available on site. Picnic tables are located in the middle of the field.

Accessibility Supports: Alternative formats of event communications and information are available upon request. If you require a copy of any event communications or information in an alternative format, please email EGEvents@eastgwillimbury.ca.

Format of Event Communications/Information Provision: Event information and maps will be provided and displayed on A-frame signs throughout the event site.

If you have questions related to accessibility, please email EGEvents@eastgwillimbury.ca in advance of the event. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests.