Kitimat's biggest party is coming, no RSVP needed!
Festivals Kitimat puts on Northwest B.C.'s greatest celebration of July 1 and the surrounding season, and you are officially welcomed for the ride!
Follow us here, or on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest in our plans and activities to celebrate the nation.
Not sure what to expect? Here's a taste of what Festivals Kitimat supports:
- A multicultural dinner celebration, on May 4!
- Kitimat Memorial Hill Climb, a drag-race style event on the Haisla Boulevard hill.
- Kitimat Show n' Shine event at the Tamitik Arena.
- Canada Day parade hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Kitimat.
- A day-long celebration at Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
- Food ($)
- Games
- Live music
- Birthday cake! (Happy birthday, Canada!)
- Helicopter rides ($)
Free outdoor concert at Riverlodge Recreation Centre on June 30, followed by fireworks!
Concert runs 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
We're excited to bring you along for what could be one of the most important celebrations for Canada ever!
Applications to get involved!
Food and craft vendors are welcome to apply now to be part of the Festivals Kitimat action.
Download and fill-out the below forms to get started:
A guide to the Kinsmen Canada Day Parade route.
| Activity | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
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Free Transit
Pancake breakfast
Parade |
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Upper City Centre Mall, outdoor entrance See parade route below |
| Free public swim | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre |
| Mechanical Bull | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Behind Riverlodge Recreation Centre |
| Bungee Run | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m | Jim Linton Gymnasium |
| The Checkerboard Guy | 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Riverlodge Recreation Centre, outdoor stage |
| Phileas Flash | 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Riverlodge Recreation Centre, outdoor stage |
| Live music (line-up to be announced) | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Riverlodge Recreation Centre, outdoor stage |
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Kids Zone
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1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Behind Riverlodge Recreation Centre |
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Inflatable Fun Zone Sponsored by Rio Tinto |
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Jim Linton Gymnasium |
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Helicopter rides
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Flights from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Soccer field behind Riverlodge Recreation Centre |
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Beer Gardens Served by Two Peaks Brewing |
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Riverlodge Tennis Courts |
* More activities to be added as details available.
An opportunity to learn about Haisla History and Culture at the Haisla Pavilion located in the Joanne Monaghan Room 1:30-4:30pm
Free Canada Day cupcakes will be served from the Joanne Monaghan room while supplies last. Access through outdoor entrance.
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