Canada Day is more than just fireworks it’s about gathering with neighbours, enjoying free concerts, celebrating Canadian pride, and making memories with family. Whether you're in Whitby, Cobourg, Ajax, or anywhere across Durham Region, Northumberland County, or the East GTA, July 1, 2025, is shaping up to be packed with festivities.
Here’s your complete local guide to the best Canada Day celebrations this year:
Durham Region Events – July 1, 2025
Whitby Canada Day
📍 Victoria Fields & Downtown Whitby
Time: 12 PM to 10 PM
Highlights: Kids’ zone, food vendors, local musicians, multicultural stage
Fireworks: Approx. 10 PM at Victoria Fields
Tip: Head downtown afterward for more live music and celebrations.
Oshawa Celebrates Canada Day
📍 Lakeview Park
Time: All-day celebration, fireworks at 10 PM
Details: Food trucks, cultural showcases, family games, and lakeside views
Bring: Lawn chairs or a blanket the waterfront fills up early
Pickering Canada Day
📍 Esplanade Park, One The Esplanade
Time: 1 PM to 10 PM
Features: Artisan market, kid zone, evening headliner, fireworks show
Insider Tip: The artisan vendors open at 1 PM, headline act usually starts at 8 PM
Clarington Canada Day in Bowmanville
📍 Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Time: 2 PM to dusk
Activities: Inflatables, classic games, live country music, food booths
Fireworks: After sunset
Family-Friendly: Yes tons of space and rural charm
Northumberland County Events – July 1, 2025
Cobourg Waterfront Festival
📍 Cobourg Beach & Victoria Park
Festival Dates: June 29 – July 1, 2025
Canada Day Celebration: July 1, 10 AM – 10 PM
Fireworks: July 1 at dusk
Festival Features: Over 200 craft vendors, carnival rides, mainstage concerts, food trucks
Beachfront Fireworks: One of Ontario’s best waterfront displays
Port Hope Canada Day
📍 Town Park Recreation Centre
Time: 11 AM to 9 PM
Details: Antique cars, pony rides, artisan booths, kids’ activities
Fireworks: 9:30 PM
Community Vibe: Small town energy with a big heart
Warkworth Canada Day
📍 Mill Park
Time: 12 PM to 5 PM
Highlights: Live folk music, local food vendors, kids’ crafts and games
Note: No fireworks here but a great day trip for families seeking low-key charm
East GTA Events – July 1, 2025
Scarborough Canada Day
📍 Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Rd
Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
Features: Cultural performances, local food stalls, drumming circles, family games
Parade: Starts at 10 AM
Family Fun: One of the largest multicultural parades in the GTA
Rouge National Urban Park Canada Day
📍 Glen Rouge Campground, Toronto
Time: All day
Activities: Nature walks, storytelling, kids’ scavenger hunts
No Fireworks: But ideal for nature lovers and families with young kids
Bonus: Learn about Indigenous history and Canada’s natural heritage
Top Fireworks Shows to Catch – July 1, 2025
Cobourg Beach: Fireworks over the water with thousands in attendance
Whitby (Victoria Fields): Family-friendly, music-synced show
Oshawa (Lakeview Park): Set against the lake with plenty of space
Pickering (Esplanade Park): Great finale after an evening of music
Port Hope (Town Park): Underrated but spectacular community show
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