Can you believe that July 1st is around the corner?! We sure can’t! It’s so exciting to see the return of many in-person Canada Day fireworks in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and beyond. In this article, to help you and your family make the most of the Canada Day weekend, you’ll find a list of all the fireworks displays and festivals to mark this special occasion!
On July 1st, Canada comes alive with an enchanting symphony of colours, illuminating the night sky as communities across the country gather to mark Canada Day with breathtaking fireworks. The mesmerizing displays capture the essence of celebration, filling the air with anticipation and excitement. From coast to coast, families and friends eagerly await this annual spectacle, creating lasting memories amidst the dazzling bursts of light. Fireworks embody the spirit of joy and wonder, reminding us of the joyous moments that make our country and her citizens so special.
Binbrook Canada Day Family Festival 2026
Celebrate Canada Day with a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor event in Binbrook designed for all ages! Enjoy a full day of fun featuring delicious food vendors, unique market stalls, kids’ activities, live entertainment, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Event Highlights:
- Local vendors & small businesses
- Family-friendly environment
- Food trucks and vendors
- Kids’ games and activities
- Live performances & music
Event Details:
Date: July 1st, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 2600 Regional Road #56,Binbrook Fairgrounds (Binbrook Agricultural Society), Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0
Admission: Only $5 per person; kids under 12 enter FREE!
Come celebrate diversity, community, and the spirit of Canada with us, right in the heart of Binbrook!
Fireworks from the Rooftop at Joseph Brant Museum
Join the Joseph Brant Museum in celebrating Canada Day with their view of the Burlington fireworks from their roof! There will be giant lawn games available to play and live music from Michelle Hedley throughout the evening. The event will end with the City of Burlington’s Canada Day Drone Show and Fireworks, starting at 9:40pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for the fireworks.
Ticket includes pulled pork, macaroni salad, chips, beer, and ice cream. Cash bar available. This is a 19+ event. The event will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather. Learn more and buy your tickets here.
Address: Joseph Brant Museum
Time: 7:30 pm-10:30 pm
Price: $50 per person, $45 for members
Burlington Canada Day Fireworks and Celebration
Join the City of Burlington in its Canada Day celebrations with a party in the park! You can find the itinerary below.
8:30 a.m. – Canada Day Run (pre-registration required)
9 – 11 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast courtesy of Burlington Lakeshore Rotary Club
11 a.m. – Free Yoga in the Park
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. –Family entertainment including Lexy the Rap Dad and SuperDogs shows
Noon to 10 p.m. – Food and marketplace vendors
4 p.m. – Opening ceremonies
5 – 9:30 p.m. live performances with Hayley Verall, and Ol Child and more!
Dusk, approx. 9:40 p.m. – Drone light show and fireworks finale
Location: Spencer Smith Park
Time: 11:00 am-10:30 pm
Price: Free
Hamilton Canada Day Fireworks and More At Bayfront Park
The City of Hamilton is throwing a FREE Canada Day extravaganza for the whole family at Bayfront Park! Event Schedule includes: Food Truck Rally, and more!
When the sun sets, make sure you stick around for the grand finale! At 10 pm, prepare to be dazzled by a spectacular custom fireworks display that will light up the night sky.
Location: Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr. in Hamilton
Time: 1:00 pm start time and fireworks at 10:00 pm
Price: Free
Oakville Canada Day Celebrations
2026 line up still to be confirmed
The fun starts at 5 pm. This family-friendly birthday bash will include community performances, interactive cultural displays, sports activities, crafts, face painting, strolling entertainers, delicious food trucks, and more!
At 10 p.m., weather permitting, the night will wrap up with a dazzling fireworks display over Lake Ontario.
A free Oakville Transit shuttle service will be available between Bronte GO Station (northwest parking lot) and the park, running every 10 minutes. (click here for Oakville’s lineup)
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park – 2340 Ontario St, Oakville, ON
Time: 4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Price: Free
Waterdown Oh Canada! Ribfest and Fireworks
Come for the famous ribs and then stay for the Canada Day fireworks in Hamilton! Waterdown’s Ribfest also brings you:
- LIVE MUSIC See our full calendar of performances here
- RIBFEST SKATEJAM Date to be announced: 10AM to 3 PM in the skate bowl
- FIREWORKS FRIDAY, June 26 at dusk in the SE baseball diamond (Rain Date: June 27)
- BROWN LAWYERS MARKETPLACE Local businesses, community groups – all weekend
- MAGICAL MIDWAYS All weekend long (extra charge)
- BUBBLE FORCE All weekend long in the southeast ball diamond (extra charge)
- KIDS IN MOTION Every day from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Sponsor tent
- PARK SHUTTLE Need a lift? Catch a ride from the parking lot or one of the park entrances, and we’ll take you directly to the Ribfest action!
Location: Waterdown Memorial Park – 200 Hamilton St N., Waterdown, Ontario
Time: 12:00 pm-11:00 pm
Price: Free
Milton Canada Day Celebrations
Back for 2026! Woo hoo!
Bring the whole crew—there’s something for everyone to enjoy! From hands-on activities and friendly competitions to live shows and interactive fun, our Canada Day Celebration is packed with moments the whole family will love. Explore what’s happening throughout the day and start planning your perfect family outing.
Milton Fairgrounds Canada Day Event Highlights Include:
- Veteran’s Breakfast
- Beer Garden and Food Vendors
- Community Corner – vendors and community services
- The People Mover – hop aboard for an easy ride around the event
- The Men’s Stroller Race, a Bike Parade, a cake cutting ceremony and a donut eating competition
- Plus so much family fun including the Giant Sand Hill, inflatables, Gelly Ball, henna artist, petting zoo, interactive hockey, lawn games, arts & crafts, hands-on exotics, princess mascot, face painters, eating contests, live music, beer garden, tractor & wagon rides, and the dunk tank — just to name a few!
Brantford’s Canada Day Festival
Brantford’s Canada Day is an event that brings our community together to share our pride and gratitude for living in this great nation. Join us on July 1st for a day filled with live music, family-friendly fun. Activities include Paw Patrol story times, Foam Pop-Up Party, performances, live music, KidZone Carnival and Midway, and more! Find the Brantford Canada Day event and entertainment schedule linked above.
Location: Lions Park Steve Brown Sports Complex at 12 Edge Street
Time: All day
Price: Free admission, ponies and rides are additional costs.
Niagara Falls Fireworks over the Falls
Niagara Falls will be illuminated in red & white lights while the Canada Day fireworks show blasts above them! A classic Canada Day celebration that is worth the drive to the Falls.
Time: 10:00 pm-10:15 pm
Price: Free
Canada’s Wonderland Fireworks
Canada’s Wonderland will host a fireworks display at 10:00 pm, so if you’ve got plans to visit the park for the day, stick around because, following that, you’ll be treated to a great quality fireworks display to celebrate Canada Day.
Time: 10:00 pm
Price: Included in your park admission
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