# 2026 Canada Day celebrations in and around Winnipeg \- Winnipeg **URL:** [View](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/2026-canada-day-celebrations-in-and-around-winnipeg/) **Last Updated:** 2026-11-05T18:49:46+00:00 **Summary:** Here's what's up on July 1 in Winnipeg Whether you take in a festival that celebrates the people and cultures that make Canada home, enjoy a free tour, attend a tailgate party at Princess Auto Stadium (with fireworks!), or head to one of city’s pretty parks, there are so many options for family-friendly activities. Here’s what’s up on July 1, in Winnipeg. ## Big festivals ### The Forks Winnipeg’s epicentre of all things celebratory is marking July 1 with a family and community focus –– along with a side order of music, storytelling and cultural performances. Everywhere you look at The Forks, you’ll see something going on or something you can take part in — with all the entertainment free! Here’s what’s in store: - 10:30 a.m. | All nations welcome ceremony. - 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Citizenship ceremony - 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Handmade market & food vendors - 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Turtle Island games - 12-9 p.m. | Sobr Market patio - 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Pihtikwé: Decked Out - 12-5 p.m. | North Star Dance Festival - 12-3 p.m. | Wàhkóhtowin Youth Stage - 12 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4:45 p.m. | Join Elders and the Manitoba Inuit Association for storytelling and reflection - 12-5 p.m. | A Love Notes Cypher - 1-4 p.m. | Cultural performances - 1:30-3 p.m. | Winnipeg Fire Service Fire Truck - 4-5:30 p.m. | Drum Café - 5-6 p.m. | Smudge & Closing Ceremony - 4-9 p.m. | Live Music Head to The Forks’ website for a [full schedule of events (opens in new window)](https://www.theforks.com/blog/527/canada-day-at-the-forks-celebrates-the-people-and-cultures-that-make-canada-home). ### Assiniboine Park The city’s biggest park also has plenty of free performances and programs tailor made for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. #### Lyric Theatre Stage | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Will include performances by Aleatra Sammurtok & Caramello Swan, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, The Winnipeg Steel Orchestra, Tommyphyll, Andrina Turenne and Begonia. **Entertainment on the Celebrate Stage | 12-3:45 p.m**. Located just to the right of the Lyric Theatre, this stage will have performances during breaks from the main programming that include the Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers and Wackydoodle Dance Party for Kids. #### Pop-up patio at The Pavilion | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hosted by Park Hospitality, the Pop-up patio at The Pavilion will feature food and beverages, including beer selections. They’ll have a large LED screen with audio, so you won’t miss the performances on stage. **The Gardens at The Leaf** will also feature some great live entertainment, along with a citizenship ceremony, food trucks and free dance lessons. - The Indigenous Peoples Garden will have Fire Teachings from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Performance Garden will feature Bachata Time with Dance World for free salsa and bachata dance sessions from 12:30 to 4 p.m. - Teepee Teachings with Tyrone from 1 to 4 p.m. A Bike Valet will be available from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Pavilion Event tent. Here’s the [full run of show (opens in new window)](https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/event/173). ### Assiniboia Downs Come for a fun evening of live Thoroughbred horse racing, food trucks and family fun, followed by a spectacular fireworks display by CanFire Pyrotechnics taking place at 11 p.m. - Admission | Free - First race | 7:30 p.m. - Free family fun | 6:30 p.m. - Parking | Free until 7:30 p.m., after that there’s a parking charge of $10. ### Princess Auto Stadium The Winnipeg Blue Bombers organization will be hosting a free Canada Day Celebration at Princess Auto Stadium with a day full of tailgating, family friendly fun with incredible performances and of course, fireworks. #### Tailgate Party | 12-5 p.m. The event starts at noon with cultural performances, food trucks, local music acts and family activities as part of the tailgating activities. From there, the crowds can move into the stadium where the mainstage performers start around 5 p.m. **Mainstage entertainment | 5-10:30 p.m**. Down With Webster will headline, while other acts like Mise En Scene, Don Amero and Chad Brownlee will take the stage throughout the evening. For full details, including the schedule of events, how to reserve a free ticket and transportation information, [visit their website. (opens in new window)](https://www.bluebombers.com/canada-day-2026/) ## Free admission / tours Some of the city’s biggest attractions are offering free admissions on Canada Day. ### Canadian Museum for Human Rights The Canadian Museum for Human Rights offers free admission for all visitors from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ### Royal Canadian Mint The Royal Canadian Mint is offering free, self-guided tours on Canada Day. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. you can see how billions of coins have been made for countries around the world. There will be food vendors on site as well. For additional info, [visit their website. (opens in new window)](https://www.mint.ca/en/events/2026-07-01-guided-tours-canada-day_winnipeg-mint?srsltid=AfmBOoqtTeq2jcuHhbFzP-5_FJNvF5KczFiUytwYh6bMEdcpVgshH2Gw) ## Connect with nature ### Oak Hammock Marsh Wetland Discovery Centre Trade in crowds and loud noise for wetlands, wildlife and hands-on experiences. There will be nature movies, crafts, face painting for the kiddos and the possibility to rent bikes and canoes. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and regular admission rates apply. [Head to their website (opens in new window)](https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/events/canada-day-celebration/) for directions and a full list of available activities. ### FortWhyte Alive Reconnect with the natural beauty of prairie landscapes at FortWhyte Alive this Canada Day. Whether you’re walking the marsh boardwalks, spotting bison or finding out what it took to be a Voyageur as you [paddle the shores of Lake Elliott, (opens in new window)](https://www.fortwhyte.org/event/voyageur-canoe-rides-summer2026/2026-07-01/) it’s an inspiring way to spend the day. Voyageur canoe rides will be running every thirty minutes between 1-3 p.m. It’s included with general admission. [Visit their website (opens in new window)](https://www.fortwhyte.org/visit/#admission) for a full list of programs, activities and admission info.