DUE TO COVID-19 THE OPTIMIST CLUB CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS AT H.H. KNOLL PARK and the city of port colborne firework show ARE CANCELLED

This year celebrate canada day WITH us virtually!

Communities from across the Niagara region are coming together for a Canada Day first - Canada Day, the Niagara Way!

Join the 12 municipalities of Niagara, the Niagara Parks Comission and the Niagara Region for online activities and festivities for Canada Day. Celebrate with performances by Tim Hicks, Avenue Inn, Great Lake Swimmers, Spencer Burton, Juliet Dunn & Peter Shea, and Rick McLean.

The online festivities begin at 11 a.m. on Facebook Watch. Turn to the City of Port Colborne Facebook page to catch the action!

Share how you Celebrated Canada Day to enter to win one of FOUR prize packs!

Click HERE for details on how to enter the contest.

Below are the prize packs courtesy of Niagara Parks:

- Niagara Never Stops couple package includes two adult t-shirts, hoodies and hats along with two camp mugs. 

- Canada Day Family Pack includes two adult and two children Roots T-shirts, four PURE reusable stainless steel water bottles –  a variety of maple leaf themed toys, flags and goodies to celebrate our national holiday. 

-Taste of Niagara, Canada Day Bundle includes a variety of gourmet products like maple syrup, honey, cookies and candies from local Niagara and Canadian purveyors to celebrate this Canada Day.

- Niagara Parks Family Fun Pack – admission for a family of 4 to all Niagara Parks attractions and heritage sites along with two days of transportation on Niagara’s WEGO bus service and Incline Railway.  (No expiry dates.) 

On July 1, 2020, unite virtually from coast to coast and share your national pride with the Government of Canada's Virtual Canada Day Celebrations.

The Government of Canada has some great Canada Day Activities planned for the residents of Canada! They will be hosting two virtual Canada Day shows that will include artistic performances, messages from heads of state, and more! The Canada Day Celebrations will be concluded with a 10:00 p.m. virtual firework show. Click HERE for information on how to access the shows on July 1.

Daytime Virtual Show: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Evening Virtual Show: 8:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m.

The Government of Canada has also released a Canada Day Celebration kit. Whether you are a sports, culture, art, history or food enthusiast, there is an activity pack for you. Click HERE to access the Canada Day Celebration Kit Activity Packs.

Follow along and share your Canada Day experiences using #OhCanada and #CanadaDay. Updates will be posted on the below social media pages regarding the virtual activities, shows, artistic performances, and more.

• Instagram: @O_Canadiana
• Facebook: Canadian Heritage
• Twitter: @CdnHeritage

Wherever you are, connect with your family and friends, and start planning your virtual Canada Day.

Join St. John Ambulance in its first virtual Canada Day 5k. Register to participate online, then run or walk your own preferred 5km route anytime, anywhere between June 27 and July 1. If you are participating on July 1st please make sure to wear some red and white to show your Canadian Pride!

Proceeds from the Run for St. John Ambulance will provide medical supplies and equipment for their community services programs, including Medical First Responders, Search and Rescue Niagara, Therapy Dogs, and Youth Cadets.

Register here by June 19th to receive a t-shirt. You can still register beyond June 19th you will just not recieve a t-shirt. All entrants will receive a race bib and medal. Youngsters can participate in the 1k Kids Fun Run for free. Please do not run in groups, unless it is members of your own household and remember to maintain physical distancing from other runners you might encounter.

For more information, contact Alyson at alyson.montovani@sja.ca or visit www.runforSJA.ca