Canada Day is Canada’s birthday! Canada was established as a self governing country in 1867 making Canada 143 years old next week on July 1st 2010.

There will be lots going on across the country – here is what will be happening in Banff (hosted by Parks Canada):

- 9:00am – 10:30am. Pancake breakfast at the Parks Administration Building, 101 Mountain Avenue.

- 12:00 – 5:00pm. The celebrations including live entertainment will continue at Central Park.

- 5:00pm Canada Day Parade

- 6:30pm – 11:00pm. More live entertainment and fun to be had at Central Park. Fireworks finale at 11:00pm.

With Banff National Park also celebrating it’s 125th anniversary, this Canada Day in Banff is set to be a really awesome day for all.

- Entry into Banff National Park is free on July 1st!

- Banff weather forecast is predicting sunny skies and temperatures close to 30°C (86°F).

- More information can be found on Parks Canada’s website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca

9 – 11 a.m.
Parks Canada Pancake Breakfast
Parks Canada Admin Grounds
$3 per person

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sidewalk Art
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Art Committee Sidewalk Art
Banff Town Hall

Noon
Central Park Activities Commence

5 – 6:15 p.m.
Banff Canada Day Parade
Banff Avenue

6:30 – 11 p.m.
Central Park Entertainment

11 p.m.
Banff Canada Day Fireworks
View from Central Park or Bow Avenue

Central Park Activities

• 12 noon Opening Ceremonies
• 12:30 p.m. The Hunt Family – Stoney First Nations Dance
• 1 p.m. Mountain Raks Belly Dancers
• 1:30 p.m. Alberta Zirka Ukrainian Performers
• 2 p.m. Steve Harmer’s Motivational Magic
• 2:30 p.m. Banff’s Stupid Pet Tricks
• 3 p.m. Parks Canada Mountain Wit Theatre
• 3:30 p.m. Banff Springs Hotel Filipino Dancers

• 6:30 p.m. Calgary Fiddlers
• 7:15 p.m. Keith Hitchner & Highwood – Country
• 8 p.m. Suds – Country/Rock
• 9 p.m. Suzie Q – High Energy Hits
• 10 p.m. Boneyard – Banff’s Local Rockers
• 11 p.m. Fireworks Finale

What to Bring:

• lawn chair(s) or blanket(s)
• sunscreen and hat
• an umbrella! – this event is “rain or shine”
• cash – no debit or credit cards will be accepted on site
• Share the spirit! Bring flags or wear shirts or hats sporting the maple leaf!

Please see the new RCR Rail Park webpages below, which include a Q & A section on the changes, as well as a list of planned features for each of their parks.

Lake Louise: http://skilouise.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Fernie: http://skifernie.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Nakiska: http://skinakiska.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Kimberley: http://skikimberley.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx