Festivals Kitimat

Smiling people marching in a Canada Day parade.

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 ($)
    • Games
    • Live music
    • Birthday cake! (Happy birthday, Canada!)
    • Helicopter rides ($)
  • A community concert to cap the night in style, followed by fireworks.

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:


Festivals Kitimat events - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
ActivityTimeVenue

Free Transit

 

Pancake breakfast

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

 

Upper City Centre Mall, outdoor entrance

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

 Kids Zone

  • Facepainting
  • Giant Games
  • Pony Hops
  • Dunk tank
  • Balloons with Phileas Flash
 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Behind Riverlodge Recreation Centre

Inflatable Fun Zone

Sponsored by Rio Tinto 

 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jim Linton Gymnasium 

 Helicopter rides

  • $80 cost per person
  • Two-and-younger free on guardian's lap

Flights from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Registration window opens earlier. Times to be announced.

Soccer field behind Riverlodge Recreation Centre

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.

 

Kitimat Show and Shine    Kitimat Hillclimb

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