Canada Day in Carleton Place – July 1

The Town of Carleton Place invites you to spend Canada Day along the Mississippi River, as we celebrate Canada Day with an assortment of live music, food, and family fun from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Carleton Place Canada Day event banner with a construction hard hat graphic, reading "In Our Construction Era — July 1, Riverside Park," funded in part by the Government of Canada

“In Our Construction Era” — Riverside Park will look a little different this year, but you can expect the same great celebration vibes.

Bicycle Valet Parking

New this year: the Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee is proud to assist in the presentation of a bicycle valet. Travel by bike to the festivities and take comfort in knowing your bicycle will be safely secured.

This project is made possible by funding through the County of Lanark under the Local Tourism Initiatives Fund.

Shuttle Bus

New this year: due to limited parking and to reduce vehicle congestion near Riverside Park, the Town of Carleton Place is pleased to offer free shuttle bus service to and from the event.

Pick-up locations:

Carleton Place Arena: 75 Neelin Street
Market Square Pavilion: 7 Beckwith Street

Enjoy free parking, hop on the shuttle, and arrive at the entrance of the Carleton Place Canada Day celebrations. When you’re ready to go, head back to the shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off location and wait for the next trip.

Shuttles run continuously from 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Family Activities

Family activities include:

Airbounce inflatable games: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
craft/activity area: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
FIFA World Cup activities: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
and more!

Fireworks display: begins at 9:45 p.m. and lasts approximately 15 minutes.

Food and Refreshments

Food and refreshment vendors will be on-site from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Please keep in mind that not all vendors accept card payment; please plan accordingly.

Live Entertainment Schedule

Performer	Time
The Carleton Place & District Community Band	1:00 p.m.
Holly & The Hawks	2:15 p.m.
Wild & Crazy	3:45 p.m.
Jamie McMunn & Friends	5:15 p.m.
The Rembros	6:45 p.m.
The Social Distance	8:15 p.m.
Fireworks display	9:45 p.m.

Parking Information

On-site parking will not be available for this event. Attendees are encouraged to use the free bicycle valet service, as well as the free shuttle bus service, to attend the event with ease.

Opening Ceremonies

Opening ceremonies begin at 2:00 p.m. We invite you to join us for the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Canada Day celebrations.

Enjoy a complimentary Canada Day cupcake (while supplies last), proudly sponsored by Anderson’s YIG.

Riverside Beach & Splash Pad

Facility	Hours
Beach (lifeguards on site)	9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Splash pad	Until 8:00 p.m.
Public washrooms	Until 10:00 p.m.

Bingo

Volunteers at the Navy League will be hosting Canada Day drop-in bingo from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 137 John Street. This is an 18+ activity.

Youth Volunteering

This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours and help make this event a success. If you have time to give and are interested in joining the behind-the-scenes portion of this event, please contact Jessica Hansen at jhansen@carletonplace.ca or 613-257-1704.

Funding Declaration

This event is proudly funded in part by the Government of Canada. We acknowledge and appreciate the funding support to ensure these activities remain free for all to celebrate.