Canada Day at The Forks
Celebrate the true north strong and free with a full day of family-friendly activities, performances and celebration, ending with a spectacular fireworks show at 11:00pm!
With so many people flocking to The Forks for the festivities, plan your transportation in advance! Bike Valet will be on-site offering free, secure bike and helmet storage all day, plan to take the bus or park off-site and walk over OR join one of our guided bike rides!
MB LIVE ON CANADA DAY AT THE FORKS SCHEDULE
Festival Stage:
- 7:00pm. Quinton Blair
- 8:00pm Jérémie and the Delicious Hounds
- 9:00pm Mise en Scene
- 10:00pm Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra with Mise en Scene
- 11:00pm Fireworks
The Forks Market Outdoor Stage:
- 1:30pm Papa Mambo
- 2:30pm Raine Hamilton
- 3:30pm. Ila Barker
- 4:30pm The 1221
- 5:30pm Don Amero
- 6:30pm Malcolm-Jay
- 7:30pm Lanikai
- 8:30pm Micah Erenberg
- 9:30pm Silence Kit
- 10:30pm Sc Mira
Pop-up shows:
- Casati
- Dave Quanbury
Dancing under the Canopy | 1:00pm – 9:00pm
You’ll be grooving before you know it at these dance lessons and demos Under the Canopy.
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Hip Hop
- 3:00pm – 6:00pm: Swing
- 6:00pm – 9:00pm: Salsa
ArtCity Souvenir Shop | 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Canopy Plaza
Pop in and see what you can create with a little kooky creativity inspired by ArtCity.
Canadian Caribou with the Winnipeg Art Gallery | 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Canopy Plaza
What is your favorite Canadian animal? Join the WAG in celebrating Canada and make colourful Canadian animal cut outs inspired by the caribou carvings of Chesley Flowers. (Currently on display at the WAG in the exhibition SakKijâjuk)
Founding Nations Tribal Village 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Oodena Celebration Circle
Experience a pow wow with traditional dancing, stinging and drumming, as well as storytelling through a concept called Human Library where visitors hear first-hand stories and experience from Indigenous people in traditional regalia.
MTYP Canada Day Open Studio presented by Great-West Life | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Manitoba Theatre of Young People
Come in and get dramatic! Drama activities in Richardson Hall, snacks, and a costume and selfie area and a make-your-own puppet craft station.
SportMB Motion Zone presented by Great-West Life | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Festival Field
Enter the Motion Zone – an active activity zone for kids!
Canadiana Kids Fringe Presented by Great-West Life | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Canopy Plaza
Colouring station for kids!
Skateboard Park | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Focusing on the youth, this interactive space will feature skateboard demos, DJs, collaborations and workshops with local skate shop, Sk8 Skates pro riders.
Additional Amenities & Site Happenings:
- FREE Bike Valet | 1:00pm – 12:00am
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights – $5 entry | 10:00am – 7:00pm
- Manitoba Children’s Museum | 9:30am – 6:00pm
- Lacrosse Bash at Parks Canada | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Splash Dash Boat Tours | 9:00am – 10:00pm | Fireworks tour (book in advance)
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