Canada Day 2011 celebrations in Montreal come in all shapes, sizes and styles. There will be cupcakes and model airplanes in Côte St. Luc, mini-golf and wagon rides in Beaconsfield, parades downtown and in Pointe Claire, Pierrefonds and Longueuil, and a splash bash in Westmount. And, of course, Old Montreal will hold its traditional bash. Many municipalities will end their festivities with a bang – keep reading to see where Canada Day fireworks are happening in Montreal.
Canada Day Parade in Montreal
When: Friday, July 1 at 11 a.m.
Where: Parade goes along Ste. Catherine St., starting at Fort St. going to Peel St., with activities at Place du Canada (corner René Lévesque and Peel Sts.)
Activities include: Canada Day cake, inflatables, dragon dance and more. More info.
Canada Day in Old Montreal
When: Friday, July 1, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Quays of the Old Port
11 a.m.: Swearing-in ceremony
Noon: Canada Day Cake (while quantities last)
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Inflatables village, skateboarding demonstrations and practise ramp (helmets available)
1 to 5 p.m.: Yoga initiation sessions
1 to 7:30 p.m.: Dance workshops, gumboots workshop
9 p.m.: Live show (Jacynthe, Freddie James Project)
10:30 p.m.: Fireworks. More info.
Canada Day in Beaconsfield
When: Friday, July 1, noon to 10 p.m.
Where: Centennial Park, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd.
Noon: Inflatables, mini-golf, wagon rides, barbecue
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Dance performances from around the world
7:30 p.m.: Duo Hoops circus show
10 p.m.: Fireworks
Canada Day in Côte St. Luc
When: Friday, July 1 at 1 p.m.
Where: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park, 6975 Mackle Rd.
1 p.m.: Inflatables, kids’ zone, pedal boating
5 p.m.: Model airplane exhibition
6 p.m.: Children’s train, roaming magician, face-painting, balloons, arts and crafts, police horses
6:25 p.m. Baratanga drumming
6:30 p.m.: Model airplane demonstrations
7:05 p.m.: Cupcake distribution
9:40 p.m.: Fireworks. More info.
Canada Day in Boucherville
When: July 1, 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: Centre Multifonctionnel Francine Gadbois
Inflatables, pony rides, face-painting
Teepee and native chefs
Hot dogs and cake. More info.
Canada Day in Dollard des Ormeaux
When: Friday, July 1, 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: the Civic Centre
5 p.m.: Inflatables, face-painting, balloon sculptor, arts and crafts
Barbecue
Fireworks after sundown. More info.
Canada Day in Dorval
When: July 1, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Pine Beach Park
3 p.m.: Games for all ages, kiosks and shows
7 p.m.: Live music with Flirt
Fireworks after sundown. More info.
Canada Day in Hudson
When: Friday, July 1, 3 to 10 p.m.
Where: Thompson Park
Canada Day in Lachine
When: Friday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Marina d’Escale
Musical concert by Rommel Ribeiro.
Canada Day in Laval
When: Friday, July 1 at 11 a.m.
Where: Laval Town Hall
11 a.m. Citizenship ceremony
11:30 a.m. Canada Day Cake for new citizens
4 p.m.: Carnival: Costumes, dancing, music and food
8:30 p.m.: Marie-Mai
10:30 p.m.: DJ Poirier More info.
Canada Day in Longueuil
When: Friday, July 1, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Pierre Laporte Park
11:30 a.m. Parade starts toward Pierre Laport Park (see route)
1 p.m.: Opening ceremony and cake
1:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Inflatables, street performers, face-painting and more
6:30 to 10 p.m.: Musical and variety shows
10:30 p.m.: Fireworks. More info.
Canada Day in Montreal North
When: Friday, July 1, 3 to 10 p.m.
Where: Aimé Léonard Park
3 p.m.: Inflatables, face painting and games, Canada Day cake
7 p.m.: Musical show. More info.
Canada Day in Pierrefonds
When: Friday, July 1, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: École Polyvalente Pierrefonds, 13800 Pierrefonds Blvd.
10 a.m. Traditional parade starting at Riverdale School, along Sources Blvd., Pavillion, Perron, then to city hall on Pierrefonds Blvd.
Noon to 10 p.m.: An Amusement Spectaculaires fairground will be set up outside city hall, 13666 Pierrefonds Blvd.
10 p.m.: Concert: Mistress Barbara
10:30 p.m.: Fireworks
Canada Day in Pointe Claire
When: Friday, July 1, 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Bourgeau Park
1 to 8 p.m. inflatables, face-painting, live music throughout the day
1:30 to 5:30 p.m.: free swimming in Bourgeau pool
6 p.m. Pointe Claire village parade
10:10 p.m.: Fireworks. More info.
Canada Day in Ste. Anne de Bellevue
When: Friday, July 1, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Royal Canadian Legion, branch 91
12:30 p.m.: Parade to Kelso Park, for flag raising
1 p.m.: Live music and activities outside the Legion hall, free hot dogs for children
6:30 p.m.: Barbecue dinner/dance at the Legion ($20 per person)
Canada Day in St. Lazare
When: Friday, July 1, noon to midnight
Where: Bédard Park
Noon: Amusement Spectaculaires fairgrounds (rides, games) are set up at the park
8 p.m.: Live music
10 p.m.: Fireworks. More info
Canada Day in Westmount
When: Friday, July 1 at noon.
Where: Westmount pool
Noon: Barbecue on Avenue Rd., next to the pool.
2:30 p.m. Family splash bash, featuring games, prizes and Canada Day cake. More info.
