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Festivals & Events

Canada Day

Wednesday, July 1st - All Day

Canada Day CelebrationsCanada Day is the birthday of Canada, and is a national holiday. Canadians in every community gather to celebrate our nation and our communities.

There will be celebrations throughout Yarmouth & Acadian Shores all day. Check back regularly for additional updates on locations and details.

  1. Historic Waterfront in Yarmouth: A free, fun filled day of family entertainment. Highlights include pancake breakfast, official ceremonies at 12 noon, and live entertainment. 8am – 5pm. Phone (902) 742-8868 for more information. Click here for more info.
  2. Musee acadien in West Pubnico: Flag raising ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m. At 1:30pm there will be Acadian Music, singsong, cake, and ballons. Phone (902) 762-3380 for more information. Click here for more info.
  3. Village Historique acadien in West Pubnico: Cake, balloons, live music and much more! 4-6 pm. Phone (902) 762-2530 for more information. Click here for more info.
  4. Smuggler's Cove Provincial Park in Meteghan: Flag raising, entertainment, cake, hot dogs, face painting.
  5. Yarmouth South Playground in Yarmouth: Plenty of games, fun and great prizes for everyone! Come on down to the playground and experience the fun and wonderful events that take place there! 1-4pm. Phone (902) 742-8868 for more information. Click here for more info.