Below are some of the regular events the District of Kitimat is proud to host or support each year:
| Canada Day celebrations |
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Festivals Kitimat organizes the Canada Day festivities in Kitimat. They operate from May to July each year.
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| Craft Fair |
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When Friday, November 7th 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, November 8th 10:00am - 3:30pm
Where 654 Columbia Avenue West Admission Adults: $4 Senior/Student: $3 Children under 5 free
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| Free Family New Year's Eve |
| Each year on New Year's Eve you can bring your family downtown and celebrate with free swimming and skating. Where Children under 7 years of age must at all times be with someone who is at least 16 years of age. |
| Guns n' Hoses Hockey Game |
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All proceeds from this annual hockey game go to KidSport Kitimat.
Where Tamitik Arena, 400 City Centre When TBC |
| Halloween Howl |
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Get your kids in costume and bring them to some safe indoor Halloween fun. This event includes spooky games, activities and refreshments. Where Riverlodge Recreation Centre, 654 Columbia Avenue When Sunday, October 26, 2025. Times Preschool and Sensory Time: 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. Six to 12 years: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Admission Donation to the Kitimat Food Bank. |
| Healthy Kids Day |
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Healthy Kids Day is a free community event to promote healthy, active kids. There will be healthy snacks, activity stations and resources for families at this event.
Where Inside and outside the Riverlodge Recreation Centre
When Stay tuned for the 2026 dates.
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| Kitamaat Open Basketball Tournament |
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This annual three-day cultural warming event includes some of Northern BC's top women's and men's basketball teams. Where Kitamaat Village: Haisla Recreation Centre When Last weekend in April each year.
Contact Us: kitamaatbasketball@kitimat.ca |
| Kitimat Fish Derby |
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This annual event is organized by the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre. Where Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Centre When September 2 and 3 |
| Kitimat Hill Climb |
| This event takes place near the end of June each year on Haisla Hill between Tsimshian Boulevard and Kingfisher Avenue. |
| Kitimat Show and Shine |
| This is your chance to show off your cars, trucks, and bikes. This event takes place at Tamitik Arena the evening before the Kitimat Hill Climb. |
| Light Up Kitimat |
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Kitimat Chamber of Commerce organizes this annual Christmas event. Where Upper City Centre Mall including parking area When Late November or early December each year. Admission Th is is a free family event. |
| MECA Fest |
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Where Oviatt Bike Park When TBD |
| Run / Walk Festival |
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Each year we host an Active Living 5K and 10K event, our annual KidSport Run/Walk Festival. Where Riverlodge Recreation Centre, 654 Columbia Avenue When June each year All proceeds go to KidSport Kitimat |
Contact Us
Riverlodge Recreation Centre
654 Columbia Avenue, Kitimat, BC V8C 1V5
T. 250-632-8970
F. 250-632-5953
Email: Email the Riverlodge Recreation Centre
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