Canada Day

Young girl watching fireworks

Canada Day July 1, 2026!

Whitby Canada Day Fireworks

Join us for fireworks and family fun on Wednesday, July 1st.

Due to ongoing harbour cleanup affecting Victoria Fields, our 2026 Canada Day festivities will be reduced this year.

What to expect:

Pre-fireworks - come early with your family and friends to secure that perfect viewing spot. Enjoy live music, family activities and a variety of food trucks on-site or visit local restaurants.

Don’t forget to bring blankets, games and chairs to relax and celebrate your Canadian pride with family and friends.

Fireworks will begin at dusk (approx. 10 p.m.)

6:00 pm - Event Opens

6:00 pm - Extraordinary Steel Pannist - Professional steelpan performer specializing in soulful melodies on the steelpan.

6:30 pm - Official Ceremony

7:00 pm - Mr. Big Top - Juggling Unicycling Show

7:30 pm - Andy Earle and the Bandits - A Blues and R&B 5 - piece band with guitar, bass, sax, drums and vocals. 

8:15 pm - Magic show

8:45pm  -  Canada Roxx - A premier 5-piece Classic Rock Band that tribute the best of Canadian Rock.

10:00 pm  -  Fireworks

Hydration:

A refillable water station will be available at Victoria Fields from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Food: 

Refreshment Vehicles and Food Vendors will be onsite to tantalize your tastebuds throughout the event. Enjoy menus offering of all kinds such as ice cream, popcorn, deserts, chicken, pizza, burgers, fries, specialty teas, refreshments and so much more. 

Photo Ops and Activities:

You will be able to find that perfect spot to capture a photo. Stilt walkers, tattoos, the main stage and more will keep you entertained.

Fireworks:

The fireworks celebration will begin just after dusk, around 10:00 p.m.

 

Please adhere to the posted No Parking and Local Traffic Only restrictions.

Please Note:

Parking and viewing areas at the south end of Victoria Fields will be affected due to ongoing harbour remediation.

Expect Delays - Traffic Interruptions along Victoria Street and streets surrounding Victoria Fields will occur throughout the evening.

Road Closure and Parking Restriction Map

 

Whitby, if you plan to use fireworks this Canada Day – please be considerate of your neighbours and stay safe.

Follow The Laws and Be Safe

  • Only light fireworks on July 1 from dusk to 11 p.m.
  • Don’t litter
  • Make sure you aren’t close to houses, trees, cars, overhead wires or dry grass
  • Use a good firing base such as a pail filled with dirt or sand
  • Always supervise children near fireworks and sparklers

Fireworks are not permitted if there is a fire ban in effect. Visit whitby.ca/Fireworks to see if we have one in place on July 1.

Contact Us

Town of Whitby

575 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

905-430-4300
service@whitby.ca

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