This year, residents and visitors alike can celebrate Canada Day at Fort William Historical Park AND Canada Day on the Waterfront at Marina Park with both locations offering complementary events. Free activities, attractions and entertainment begin at Fort William Historical Park, from 10am-5pm, with festivities running at Marina Park from 3pm-9pm. 

“We are very excited to invite everyone to celebrate this Canada Day, welcoming friends and neighbours to really enjoy Canada Day in Thunder Bay as we have so much to be proud of and grateful for,” said Mayor Ken Boshcoff.

With themes of ‘Walk Together. Experience Together. Celebrate Together,’ and ‘Remember, Learn and Engage’ the City of Thunder Bay and Fort William Historical Park encourage everyone to visit both events this year.

“This Canada Day, everyone’s invited to Fort William Historical Park for a free day of entertainment and fun activities to learn about and celebrate our nation's diverse heritage,” said Fort William Historical Park's General Manager Patrick Morash.

Events throughout Fort William Historical Park and at Canada Day on the Waterfront will feature cultural performances, including dance and live music, as well as food vendors and artisans. Attendees can engage in interactive activities including face painting, outdoor games, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to comfortably enjoy the day’s activities.

City of Thunder Bay Canada Day on the Waterfront Event Schedule: www.thunderbay.ca/canadaday

Fort William Historical Park Canada Day Event Schedule: www.fwhp.ca/events/canada-day/

Shuttles to Marina Park will be available at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium starting at 2:30pm, with the last shuttle leaving Marina Park at 9:15 pm. Pick up/Drop off will be beside the Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda.

Parking is free in all City of Thunder Bay surface parking lots for the statutory holiday. Marina Park will be closed to parking with limited accessible parking at the waterfront available. (Call 807-625-3836 until June 26 to request an accessible space.)  Parking is free at Fort William Historical Park.

Canada Day on the Waterfront is presented by Ontario Power Generation. This event is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario.                                                         

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