Looking for Something Different on Canada Day?
Sunday, June 28th, 2015
Calgary puts on a great show on Canada Day. There are historical-themed events, music, food, parades, festivals and more food – all capped off with brilliant fireworks over the Bow River. There is no shortage of activity and you are sure to find a patriotic celebration whichever way you turn. Here are a few suggestions for Canada Day fun and adventure a little off the beaten path:
Chinatown Fest
Following its debut last year, Calgary’s Canada Day Chinatown Fest is back by popular demand. Come on down to Chinatown between 3:00 pm and 10:00 pm to celebrate Canada’s birthday surrounded by the unique sounds, sights and aromas of Chinatown.
Show & Shine
Calgary’s favourite classic car show, Show & Shine, will be held on Canada Day in the East Village in collaboration with the East Village Street Fair. From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, in addition to ogling the fine array of festooned classic cars, enjoy the work of local artisans and musicians while sampling some of the fine East Village food.
Celebrate Canada
Celebrate Canada, organized by Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at (AMJ) Calgary, will be held at Prairie Winds Park from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event beautifully represents Calgary’s tremendous cultural diversity and aims to promote both national pride and neighbourhood spirit. There will be speeches from local and national leaders along with educational displays and recreational activities for children and adults. You can also participate in guided tours of Calgary’s Baitun Nur Mosque. This 48,000 sq. ft. building with a steel dome and minaret tower is Calgary’s largest mosque.
Canada Day in Canmore
If you are in need of some fresh mountain air and natural beauty that defies description, head on out to Canmore for your Canada Day festivities. Canmore’s Canada Day Parade begins at 12:00 noon and the intersection of Fairhoime Dr. and 15th Street. After the parade, segue into a Centennial Park celebration featuring marching bands, musical acts on a main state and a huge family area with something for everyone. The music will continue between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm with live acts on the Civic Centre Center Stage. Canmore’s fireworks extravaganza will kick off at 10:30 pm in Millenium Park – just a short stroll from Centennial Park. It all sounds like the ingredients for a perfect day.
On our country’s birthday, we are reminded of all that we, as Canadians, cherish and hold dear. Despite our differences, there is so much that we all share in common. Canada Day affords us the opportunity to commemorate the achievements, vision and values of our ancestors while embracing the contributions of today’s generations.
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Allison James has been a realtor® since 1999 with Century 21 Bamber Realty Ltd. in the changing Calgary real estate market. A Century 21 Centurion Award 2007 recipient and a member of CREA and AREA, she specializes in residential real estate and has her designations as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist and a Certified Condominium Specialist. These designations testify that she has the expertise and resources to help her clients make a smooth transition to the next step in their life journey. She enjoys helping her clients as they move through many of the same stages of life that she, too, has experienced. The fact that the majority of her business comes from past clients and/or referrals from satisfied clients speaks volumes about her dedication to the high quality of service that she offers her clients to meet their Calgary and surrounding area real estate needs. She is a mother of four who are all on their own now, and a grandmother of eight. Besides helping people buy or sell real estate, she loves spending time with her family, being active outdoors, traveling and meeting new people, photography, playing the drums, reading, scuba diving, listening to music, learning new things, and nurturing her spiritual growth.
