Capital City Canada Day

Celebrate Canada's birthday in the capital city!

The City of Charlottetown’s Capital City Canada Day celebrations will return to Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 1. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a full day of free, family-friendly activities and live entertainment, culminating in fireworks at dusk. Headlining the Coastal Vibes Stage are Canadian favourites, JUNO Award winner Joel Plaskett Emergency and Charlottetown indie rock band Two Hours Traffic.

8:00-9:30 AM	Triathlon PEI presents: Victoria Park Kids of Steel Triathlon Triathlon PEI will be hosting a children’s triathlon in Victoria Park. This activity is part of Triathlon Canada’s Kids of Steel program, which is designed to offer youth the opportunity to experience the sport of triathlon in a positive environment with shorter distances than an adult triathlon. Registration and a fee to participate in the triathlon is required. To sign up, visit: 2025 Victoria Park Kids of Steel Triathlon \| CCN
12:00 PM	21 Gun Salute The PEI Regiment will mark Canada Day with a 21 Gun Salute at the Victoria Park cannons. **Noise warning: not suitable for pets or young children.
12:00-7:00 PM	Family Fun Zone Visit the family fun zone and celebrate Canada with kid-friendly games, inflatables, activations and festive giveaways throughout the day (while supplies last). Exhibitors include: - PEI Regiment - MBS Radio - Stingray Radio - Parks Canada - Carrefour de Isle Saint Jean - CBC PEI - Charlottetown Police and Fire Departments
12:00-7:00 PM	Indigenous PEI Activation In partnership with Indigenous PEI, a special activation will feature Indigenous artisans through live demonstrations, retail displays, and engaging activities. Full itinerary: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Indigenous PEI Pop-up Explore Indigenous art and culture through the Indigenous PEI Pop-up, showcasing handmade creations from Mi’kmaq and Indigenous artisans across Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island). The booth will feature a curated selection of artwork, jewelry, and apparel, along with opportunities to engage with artists and learn about the stories behind their work. 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Mi'kmaq Quill Chalk Art Designs with Melissa Peter-Paul Watch as Mi’kmaq artist Melissa Peter-Paul transforms the pavement into a large-scale chalk mosaic inspired by traditional quillwork designs. Visitors are invited to help complete the mural by colouring in outlined designs, creating a collaborative piece that celebrates Mi’kmaq artistry. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Quillwork and Beading with Noella Moore, Annie Gallant, and Bonnie Gallant Join local artisans as they demonstrate traditional Mi’kmaq quillwork and beadwork. Visitors are welcome to observe, ask questions, and learn more about the materials, techniques, and cultural knowledge behind these art forms. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Making Demonstration with Brett Bernard Stop by to see Brett Bernard from Experience Lennox Island as he demonstrates how traditional hand drums are constructed, sharing stories of their use in ceremony, celebration, and community connection. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Basket Weaving with Nora Richard and Julie Murphy Join these talented Mi’kmaq artisans as they share their basketry techniques and speak to the cultural knowledge and tradition carried through each weave.
12:00-10:00 PM	Tastes of Canada (and Beyond) Travel with your taste buds at the Tastes of Canada (and Beyond) food vendor zone. Local vendors will be serving up delicious flavours from Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria, Mexico and more. Kiwanis Dairy bar will also be open from 10AM - 11PM.
1:30 PM	Official Opening Ceremony Join us for the Official Opening Ceremony to help kick off our Canada Day celebrations.
1:30-10:00 PM	Coastal Vibes – All-Day Musical Celebration 2:00 PM Lady Soul 3:00 PM Mango Street Trio 4:00 PM Luisa Guiza 5:00 PM Patience 6:00 PM Morgan Toney 7:30 PM Two Hours Traffic 9:00 PM Joel Plaskett Emergency
10:00 PM	Fireworks & Noise-Cancelling Headphone Program A brilliant display of lights and colours launched from a barge in Charlottetown Harbour in front of Victoria Park. The City has once again partnered with the Autism Society of P.E.I. to lend noise-cancelling headphones to individuals with sensory sensitivities. A limited number of noise-cancelling headphones will be available at no cost to attendees with sensory needs who want to enjoy the fireworks. Headphone distribution will begin at 9 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteers from the Autism Society of P.E.I. will be on-site to assist with distribution of the headphones. To borrow a pair of headphones, a piece of identification must be provided which will be held until the headphones are returned. Look for the tent with the red and white stripes to get your pair!

Parking
Parking is available at the Provincial Government Buildings parking lot on Terry Fox Drive. Attendees are encouraged to carpool or use active transportation to get to the event site.

Bike Valet
Riding your bike to Canada Day in Victoria Park? Use our free bike valet service in partnership with Bike Friendly Communities to keep your bike safe while enjoying the festivities. Drop off your bike, get a claim stub, and pick it up anytime during the event. We will be accepting all human-powered transportation, including tandem bikes, cargo bikes, scooters, e-bikes, and strollers.

T3 Transit

On Canada Day, T3 Transit will follow an adjusted schedule, please visit:

T3 Transit Rider Notice for full details.

Free Canada Day Shuttle

From 7:00 PM–11:00 PM, in addition to Route 1, two FREE Canada Day shuttle routes will run to and from Victoria Park every 20 minutes, with limited stops.

Shuttles will run in a loop to Victoria Park until 9:50 PM, and will depart from Victoria Park after the fireworks.
Most shuttle stops are located near available parking lots, while others are in residential neighbourhoods (i.e. walk or drive to the closest stop). All parking lots shown on the map have been approved for public use by the respective business or property owners.
Residents are encouraged to use these services instead of driving, to avoid congestion and limited parking near Victoria Park and downtown.
Special Canada Day shuttle stop signs will be installed at each designated stop.
To view exact shuttle routes and stop locations, see the interactive Google Map below.

Purple line = Shuttle A
Green line = Shuttle B
Blue line = T3 Transit Route 1 ($2 per trip)

This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.

We acknowledge that the land upon which we gather is unceded Mi’kmaq territory. Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is covered by the historic Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Mi'kmaq People who have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years; past, present and future.