canada day weekend event schedule

Join us for pancakes, local maple syrup, sausage, juice and Tim Hortons coffee in the park. 🥞 

$10 for Adults and $5 for Kids

Breakfast is served until 12 noon or until we run out of food.

Location: Pavillion inside the Terry Fox Circle

Bring the family and do some shopping down at the park. Most vendors will be here from 9am - 5pm. Some vendors may stay open until the Fireworks. 

Location: Terry Fox Circle and surrounding areas

Get your entry registered for the Wheelie Great Parade begining at 10am

Location: Information Tent at the entrance to the Terry Fox Circle

Decorate your bikes, trikes, wagons, skateboards, wheelchairs, scooters and more and be part of the Wheelie Great Parade through the Terry Fox Circle! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is at 10:00am at the Information Tent. 

Location: Terry Fox Circle

The Midway is returning for 2024! Gable Brothers has partnered with us to bring a selection of rides, inflatables, food and games. Be prepared for lots of family fun. 

Prices: 1 coupon = $2.50, a sheet of 20 for $45.00 or 40 coupons for $80.00. Rides cost 2 or 3 coupons.

NOTE: The inflatable attractions are only FREE from 11am-4pm on July 1st. 

All children's activities are free! There will be inflatables, arts & crafts, demonstrations, super heroes (and villains!) and much more. At 4pm, head over to the Rotary Aqua Theatre for a magical performance. 

NOTE: The inflatable attractions are only FREE from 11am - 4pm on July 1st. 

Location: Green space at Couchiching Beach Park

If you would like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage, join us at our Beer Garden near the Aqua Theatre. The Beer Garden is a family friendly spot, but those under 19 will only be admitted if they are with someone 19+. Don't forget to buy a button - it gets you in for a refreshing brew. Last call at 10:30pm.

Location: Near the Aqua Theatre with a view to the entertainment stage throughout the day and evening fireworks

Signature 11 performing LIVE at the Rotary Aqua Theatre

Our food vendors will be open by 11am July 1st. Come and enjoy some great food!

Location: Terry Fox Circle

Marshalling takes place at the City Hall Parking lot off Andrew street at 11am. 

The parade starts promptly at 12pm and goes down Andrew St. turns on to Mississauga Street onto Centennial Drive and disperses at the north park entrance on Jarvis Street. 

Welcoming everyone to Orillia Canada Day with the raising of the flag, singing of our National Anthem and speeches from our Mayor, MP & MPP, and the Orillia Canada Day Committee. 

Location: Rotary Aqua Theatre

An annual tradition - come enjoy a piece of one of the many Canada Day themed cakes Mariposa Market has baked, decorated and donated. It is first come, first served until we run out. 

Location: Pavillion by the Government Dock

Daniel Bazinet performing LIVE at the Rotary Aqua Theatre

Join us at the Rotary Aqua Theatre for a performance by The Amazing Frank Clarkson

Location: Rotary Aqua Theatre

Boomer Babies performing LIVE at the Rotary Aqua Theatre

Jakob Pearce performing LIVE at the Rotary Aqua Theatre

The Fireworks take place at dusk, approximately 9:45pm. 

Come stake out your spot and enjoy something to eat and shop in the vendors village. Be sure to buy your Canada Day button and some glow sticks to support our annual fireworks spectacular!