Celebrate Canada Day in the heart of Strathcona County

Strathcona County’s largest annual festival returns in-person! This year’s Canada Day celebration at Broadmoor Lake Park (Oak Street, Sherwood Park) features indoor and outdoor activities for all ages, as well as live entertainment throughout the day.

The festival kicks off July 1 at 9 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and stage show in the Community Centre Agora (located at 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park). At 10 a.m., activities begin at Broadmoor Lake Park. The celebration wraps up with the Sobeys Lakeland & Nottingham fireworks display at 11 p.m.

Most activities are free, but some require tickets or an Unlimited Access Wristband. Wristbands are on sale now until June 30 for $5 at the information desk in Sherwood Park Mall (cash only) and Recreation Administration office, Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Emerald Hills Leisure Centre, Festival Place, Glen Allan Recreation Complex, Kinsmen Leisure Centre, and Millennium Place. On July 1, activity tickets can be purchased on-site for $1 per activity. Wristbands will not be sold on July 1. Please visit strathcona.ca/CanadaDay for a listing of ticketed activities.

This year’s festival is full of fun and exciting activities, including:

• JUNO award-winners, Tim & The Glory Boys bring their boot-stompin’ energy to the Imperial Stage at 9:45 p.m.
• Mammoet Just Play area, featuring different play zones including garden, water fun, chalk, science, and more
• Field activities, including learn-to-camp, inflatables, carnival games, wagon rides and a circus workshop
• Story time and meet and greets with Blue’s Clues
• Stage performances by exciting local artists
• Activities for all ages including face painting, cabane à sucre, craft zones, free swim times, canoe rides and more.

Guests are encouraged to use the FREE Transit express shuttle that runs every 15 minutes from the Bethel Transit Terminal (650 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park) to the front of Festival Place, in Broadmoor Lake Park.

We are still looking for volunteers to join our event team! Please contact us today at volunteer@strathcona.ca for more information or to sign up.

This is a family focused event. RCMP and Enforcement Services will have staff on site to promote a safe and fun event.

For more information visit strathcona.ca/CanadaDay or call 780-467-2211.

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Contact: Strathcona County Communications, 780-410-6595