Canada Day 2026 Celebrations

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 10:00am–10:30pm

Location

Various locations around Barrie

Contact

Special Events Office

Phone

705-739-4285

events@barrie.ca

Calling all Barrie and Area Musicians and Performing Artists!
You're invited to submit your interest in performing at the Canada Day pop-up food truck festival at Centennial Park on July 1. There are 3.5-hour time slots available for $100.00 plus tips:
12–3:30pm
3:30–7pm
7–10:30pm
This event is entirely outdoors, with access to power and a shaded performance area, but will require everyone to take special precautions to avoid sun- and heat-related illnesses.
If you think you're the right fit for this family-friendly event, we would be happy to have you! Please email olivia.guest@barrie.ca with your preferred time slot, power requirements and a sampling of your music.

Join us on Wednesday, July 1, for family fun across Barrie.

Canada Day On The Move features travelling Canada Day activities popping up in Lampman Lane Park and Painswick Park. This year's celebrations also include a pop-up food truck festival at Centennial Park featuring entertainment, a spectacular performance by the Ultimutts Animal Actors Show and more!

Programming Schedule

*In the case of inclement weather, the fireworks show will be held on Friday, July 3. Information about cancellations will be posted to the City's* **Facebook**, **Instagram** & X accounts and announced by **media partners**.
Where/When	Details
Lampman Lane Park 10am–1pm	Canada Day On the Move activities including an animal education show from Speaking at Wildlife, nature play with the City's Parks Planning team, face painting, busker performances, interactive games, inflatables and more.
Dunlop Street 10am–11pm	Open Air Dunlop (presented by the Downtown BIA) features a variety of activities and live entertainment.
Centennial Park 12–10pm	Canada Day On the Move activities including a variety of food trucks, entertainment, and spectacular performance by the Ultimutts Animal Actors Show. There will be a Moonwalk Entertainment Family Zone with paid activities including inflatables, games, face painting, fun food and more.
Painswick Park 3–6pm	Canada Day On the Move activities including an animal education show from Speaking at Wildlife, nature play with the City's Parks Planning team, face painting, busker performances, interactive games, inflatables and more.
Waterfront 10pm	Fireworks show visible from multiple vantage points along the waterfront. Heritage Park will be closed to the public for safety during the show.

The Ultimutts are a group of internationally recognized cats, dogs, and trainers that showcase the amazing talents of animals who perform in blockbuster movies and TV shows! From acting skits to the stunt dog skateboarding course, jumping rope, handstands, driving mini cars, tightrope walking and backflips, this show is one that puts the spotlight on our four-legged friends that show up on the big screen.
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Barrie Transit

On July 1, Barrie Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule, with extended evening service to accommodate the fireworks display. The last buses will depart the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal and the Downtown Hub after the fireworks display (approximately 10:30pm). Visit MyRideBarrie.ca/News to view the notice with full details.

Stay tuned for full event details!

Sponsors & Partners

The City’s 2026 Canada Day celebrations are generously sponsored by Tim Hortons and Alectra.

Media Partners

We capture photos/videos of this amazing event. The photos/videos may be used by the City of Barrie or its partners in publications, promotional materials, social media or other communications, without subject notice or compensation.