What’s going on in Downtown Brockville this Canada Day
From a community parade and live music to fireworks over the St. Lawrence River, the City of Brockville is preparing to celebrate Canada Day in style with a full day of free festivities on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Hosted by Brockville Tourism and the City of Brockville, this year’s celebration will once again transform Hardy Park as the primary location for the festivities, with entertainment, food, interactive activities and live performances running throughout the afternoon.
According to Brockville Tourism, the day begins at 11:45 a.m. with a non-motorized walking parade led by the Pipes and Drums Band. Participants will gather at City Hall before making their way to Hardy Park. Event organizers note that everyone is invited to join in and walk in the parade, but there will be no vehicles taking part.
At 12:00pm, the official Canada Day ceremony will get underway at the Hardy Park gazebo, featuring a performance of the national anthem by local youth performer Oliver Filion.
Immediately following the ceremony, visitors can enjoy a Fair Jeanne Tall Ships demonstration along the waterfront before jumping into an afternoon packed with live entertainment and family-friendly attractions.
The Gazebo Stage will showcase a lineup of local live performances throughout the afternoon, beginning with Kentucky at 1 p.m., followed by Ryan King at 1:45 p.m. and Amanda Keeley at 2:30 p.m. Organizers are encouraging guests to bring their own lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the show.
Children will also have plenty to keep them entertained under the Kids’ Tent, where magician Chris Pilsworth will kick things off at 1 p.m., followed by Dancing with Diego at 2 p.m. and Dr. Rickenstein’s Science Show at 2:30 p.m.
Beyond the live performances, Hardy Park will be busy and bustling with the following activities between 12 until 4 p.m:
- Boat rides through the Thousand Islands with DIVE Brockville Adventure Centre
- Face painting
- A petting zoo from C&M Ranch
- Hockey activities with the Brockville Angels
- Princess character visits from The Fairytale Loft
- Inflatable games
- Summer curling demonstrations
- Educational exhibits from the Aquatarium
- Jump Start giveaways and activities
Visitors can also enjoy local food and refreshments throughout the festivities.
A beer garden and barbecue hosted by 1000 Islands Brewery will be operating from 12 to 4 p.m., while Queen Bee’s will be serving coffee and refreshments throughout the afternoon.
Free treats will also be available, including complimentary cupcakes from Our Little Secret beginning at 12:15 p.m., followed by free ice cream from Nostalgia Street between 1 and 2 p.m.
The scheduled events conclude with Brockville’s annual Canada Day fireworks display, launching from Blockhouse Island at 9:45 p.m and lighting up the sky over the St. Lawrence River.
All daytime musical performances and activities are free to attend for the public.