Thanks to the combined efforts of several organizations, and with the generous financial support of the City of Wetaskiwin, Canada Day Celebrations are back again!
We at the Wetaskiwin District Heritage Museum Centre are proud to chair the Canada Day committee and act as the host for information. If you have specific questions please feel free to contact us by email at wdhm@persona.ca; phone at 780-352-0227; or better yet, come in and visit us in downtown Wetaskiwin at 5007 – 50 Ave.
Don’t forget to share your adventure with us following our hashtag #CanadaDayWetaskiwin2024
Passport to Canada Day
Stop by the Heritage Museum Centre today to get your Passport to Canada Day!!
Visit the participating locations listed on the front to get your passport stamped. Once you are done, head on back to the Heritage Museum Centre and drop them off to be entered into a draw to win some increadible prizes!
Passports must be received at the Heritage Museum Centre prior to 5pm on Tuesday, July 4 to be eligible for the draw.
Wetaskiwin Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
- Where: Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #86, 5003 – 52 Avenue
- When: 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
- Description: Freshly made pancakes and sausages with coffee and juice. Breakfast costs are: ages 13+ $8.00; children 6 – 12 years $6.00; 5 years and under Free.
Heritage Museum Centre & City of Wetaskiwin Archives Festivities
- Where: Wetaskiwin District Heritage Museum Centre & Star Store, 5007 – 50 Avenue
- When: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Description: Join the Wetaskiwin District Heritage Museum in gathering for Canada Day. We will have FREE CAKE and freshly brewed BEANS COFFEE, our infamous Spin-to-Win Wheel; Canada Flag Hunt; Scavenger Hunt, as well as other games & crafts, and of course three floors of exhibits honouring the heritage, history, and culture of Wetaskiwin City, County, and the Maskwacis Four Nations. Don’t miss our one-of-a-kind Pioneer Playrooms downstairs in the Children’s Legacy Centre. Admission is FREE.
Wetaskiwin Art & craft centre Pre-Parade Crafts & Contest
- Where: Wetaskiwin Art & Craft Centre
- When: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
- Description: Please join us for a Canada Day Pinwheel craft, colouring, and a chance to enter to win a FREE CLASS (upto $250 value).
Reynolds-alberta museum
- Where: Reynolds-Alberta Museum, 6426 – 40 Avenue
- When: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Description: Regular Admission. Featuring the new exhibit. From the Oil Crisis and the Environmental Movement to Pop Culture and the Death of the Muscle Car, the Driving Thru the ’70s exhibition is an exploration of what was happening in the contradictory and controversial 1970s. Set against the backdrop of 1970s cars, we share the music, the movies, and ‘vibe’ of what the decade was all about. Activities on Canada Day include:
- Play “That ’70s Game Show”
- Tours of the Bricklin, Canada’s Car?, the Death of the Muscle Car, The Boogie Van in Pop Culture
- Make a “Rock Buddy” to take home
- Play “Wheel of ’70s Trivia”
canada day market
- Where: 5000 block of 51 Avenue downtown (in front of the Library) as well as in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch#86, 5003 – 52 Avenue
- When: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- Description: Join us July 1 for the Canada Day Market! Don’t forget to get your passports stamped for some great prizes. If you are interested in a space please contact Pat at (780) 364-0192.
Dalcon Art sale
- Where: Dalcon Visual Arts, 4914 – 50 Street
- When: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Description: 20% off everything excluding the bakeshop.
Canada Day Parade
- Where: Main Street Wetaskiwin, 50th Avenue between 47 Street and 55A Street
- When: Start time is 11:00 am.
- Description: The parade will marshal in the parking lot of the Wetaskiwin Recreation Grounds. We ask that viewers line up to watch the parade next to City Hall and continue down the length of Main Street to Diamond Jubilee Park. Viewers can bring chairs to sit or stand along the parade route. Everyone is encouraged to keep on eye on weather reports to ensure they are dressed appropriately for the weather so they can enjoy the festivities as much as possible.
- Link to Registration page available soon.
fcss Carnival
- Where: Family and Community Support Services Wetaskiwin, 4802 – 40 Avenue.
- When: 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
- Description: Join us for our 3rd Annual Canada Day Carnival. We have tons of classic carnival games – with fun new twists – and sooooooo many prizes to be won! This event is family-friendly, and folks of ALL AGES are bound to have a blast! Plus, we’ll have free snacks and drinks for you to enjoy.
canada day at the wetaskiwin legion
- Where: Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #86, 5003 – 52 Avenue
- When: Canada Day Ceremony starts at 1:00 pm
- Description: Join us at the Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian Legion Br.86 on July 1st for our Canada Day celebrations! The Lion’s Pancake Breakfast will be held in the courtyards and a portion of the Canada Day Market will be inside. Hot dog sales will begin after the parade, there will be lots of kids activities, as well as Cod Tongues playing live music in the courtyard from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
Manluk Theatre Open House
- Where: Manluk Theatre for the Performing Arts, 5002 – 53 Avenue
- When: TBD
- Description: This is your chance to see behind the scenes at the Manluk Theatre for the Performing Arts. More information to come.
fireworks & more at Edmonton international raceway in wetaskiwin
- Where: Edmonton International Raceway, 244047 Township Road 464
- When: Evening celebrations start at 7:00 pm followed by FIREWORKS at 11:00 pm.
- Description: Come and Celebrate Canada Day. Gates Open at 4:00 p.m. Activities will include: Leader of the Track Competition, Jousting Competition, Mascot Games, Karaoke; Games; Rides; and much more!!
