Canada Day 2026
Canada Day 2026
Canada Day is a nationwide celebration and a long-standing tradition in Centre Hastings. Each year, the Municipality of Centre Hastings hosts one of the largest events of the year within the village of Madoc. The main event for Canada Day is hosted at Centre Hastings Park (24 Seymour Street, Madoc). but also throughout Centre Hastings.
Canada Day is supported by its residents, community members, service groups, and volunteers, making this one of the year's biggest celebrations! Canada Day has a variety of events that takes place throughout the day and evening! A wide variety of kid's games, live entertainment with face painting and balloon artists, live music, and end finally with fireworks on Moira Lake.
Our events program has been designed to safely connect us as friends, neighbors, and Canadians this July.
Thank you for the financial support received from the Government of Canada.
Canada Day Itinerary for 2026
Canada Day is about coming together as a community, and we’re excited to offer a variety of interactive experiences throughout the day for all ages to enjoy!
✨ Promote local business initiatives
⛳ Share details about our upcoming BIT Charity Golf Tournament
🎄 Highlight the magical Festival of Trees
🎉 Get you excited for the Madoc Santa Claus Parade
- Test your guessing skills for a chance to win a jar of Christmas candy
- Then step up and try the putting green while supporting and learning more about our Charity Golf Tournament!
All Together, Canada – Centre Hastings Celebration This Canada Day (July 1st), our community is joining a powerful nationwide moment of unity—All Together, Canada.
The nationwide “O Canada” singing event invites Canadians from coast to coast to coast to sing our national anthem at the exact same moment—celebrating our unity, pride, and shared identity.
Join us in Centre Hastings: Hosted by St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church Choir 
Location: Centre Hastings Park (on the grass beside the stenciled Canada flag) 
Time: 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
Bring your family, friends, and neighbours as we gather in song—whether you’ve called Canada home your whole life or are newly arrived, this moment is for everyone. 
Let’s stand together and sing “O Canada” loud and proud, in harmony with communities across the country.
Canada Day Live Music Spotlight: Deep Roots! Heading to Centre Hastings Park this Wednesday, July 1st? Make sure to catch local duet Deep Roots!
Shannon and Cliff have been playing together since 2021. They use cool tech to create a huge Full Band Sound that you have to hear to believe! 
Get ready for incredible covers from generations of great music, including:
Gordon Lightfoot The Eagles Blue Rodeo John Denver ... and more! Their performance proves that “Music Is Good For The Soul!”
Canada Day Itinerary Breakdown 2026
- Support Local: Shop at your favorite downtown spots and local businesses.
- Festive Sights: Take a stroll through the beautifully decorated Village Square.
- Fun for Kids (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Enjoy games, activities, face painting by Carlotta, and balloon animals with Jen The Balloonist.
- Community Booths (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Meet the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, practice fire safety with the Fire Department, and make a Beaver Craft with the Madoc Public Library.
- Christmas in July (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Meet Summer Santa at the B.I.T. Tent at 12:00 PM and try the putting green!
- Art Show & Exhibit (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM): Walk through a showcase of talented local creators.
- Food & Entertainment: Grab lunch at the Lions Club or Legion BBQ (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Watch Sam from Farfetched Entertainment, the Tyrannosaurus Pets Wild Zoo Show (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM), and Randy The Magicman (2:30 PM – 3:15 PM).
- Anthem & The Giant Maple Leaf (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM): Sing along with the Sonic Youth Project. Right after at 12:30 PM, wear your best Canada Day red and help us create a massive Human Maple Leaf!
- Live Music Concerts: Enjoy acoustic covers by Deep Roots (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM), Sonic Youth Projects (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM), and classic rock from the Mad Hatter Band (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM).
- Food Truck On-Site: Open from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
- Lighted Boat Parade: Watch the glowing boats drift across the water just before dusk.
- Fireworks at Dusk: Catch the massive display over the water! (Rain date: Saturday, July 4th)
🍁 Préparez-vous à célébrer la fête du Canada à Centre Hastings le 1er juillet ! 🍁
Rassemblez votre famille et vos amis pour une journée complète remplie de plaisir, de bonne nourriture et d’un spectaculaire feu d’artifice. Voici tout ce qui se passe dans la municipalité :
Activités au centre-ville
- Soutenez les commerces locaux : Faites vos achats dans vos boutiques préférées du centre-ville et auprès des entreprises locales.
- Ambiance festive : Promenez-vous dans le magnifique Village Square décoré pour l’occasion.
Activités au parc Centre Hastings (11 h à 18 h) Rejoignez-nous au 24, rue Seymour Ouest pour une journée de divertissement sans arrêt :
- Activités pour les enfants (11 h à 15 h) : Jeux, activités, maquillage avec Carlotta et sculptures de ballons avec Jen The Balloonist.
- Kiosques communautaires (11 h à 15 h) : Rencontrez le Centre ontarien de conservation des tortues, découvrez la sécurité-incendie avec le Service des incendies et fabriquez un castor artisanal avec la Bibliothèque publique de Madoc.
- Noël en juillet (11 h à 15 h) : Rencontrez le Père Noël d’été à la tente du B.I.T. à midi et essayez le vert de pratique de golf !
- Exposition et spectacle d’art (11 h à 16 h) : Découvrez les œuvres de talentueux créateurs locaux.
- Nourriture et divertissement : Dînez au barbecue du Lions Club ou de la Légion (11 h à 18 h). Assistez aux spectacles de Sam de Farfetched Entertainment, du Tyrannosaurus Pets Wild Zoo Show (13 h à 14 h) et de Randy The Magicman (14 h 30 à 15 h 15).
- Hymne national et feuille d’érable géante (12 h à 12 h 30) : Chantez avec le projet Sonic Youth. Immédiatement après, à 12 h 30, portez votre plus belle tenue rouge de la fête du Canada et aidez-nous à créer une immense feuille d’érable humaine !
- Concerts de musique en direct : Profitez des reprises acoustiques de Deep Roots (14 h à 16 h), de Sonic Youth Projects (16 h à 16 h 30) et du rock classique du Mad Hatter Band (18 h à 21 h)
Celebrate Canada Day in Centre Hastings Locations
- Canada Day Business & Local Shop Support
- Village Square Decorated
- Canada Day Art Show & Exhibit
- Kid Games & Activities
- Sam from Farfetched Entertainment
- Canada Day Face Painting By Carlotta
- Jen The Balloonist at Centre Hastings Park
- Music & O'Canada By: Sonic Youth Project
- Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre: Education Program
- Centre Hastings Fire Department: Fire Prevention
- Canada Day Beaver Craft With: Madoc Public Library
- Christmas in July with the Business Improvement Team (B.I.T.) - Madoc!
- Madoc Lions Club & Madoc Legion - Branch 363 Canada Day BBQ
- All Together, Canada Choir
- Deep Roots Band
- Mad Hatter Band
- Join Us To Make A Giant Human Maple Leaf
- Tyrannosaurus Pets Wild Zoo Show
- Entertainment By: Randy The Magicman
- Official Ceremony & Grant Event
- Food Truck On-Site for Canada Day & Fireworks at Moira Lake
- Moira Lake Canada Day Lighted Boat Parade (Before Dusk)
- Centre Hastings Canada Day Fireworks at Moira Lake (At Dusk)
🛍️ Centre-ville
Soutien aux commerces locaux pour la fête du Canada
Décorations à Village Square
🌳 Parc Centre Hastings
Exposition d'art pour la fête du Canada
Jeux et activités pour enfants
Animation avec Sam (Farfetched Entertainment)
Maquillage pour enfants avec Carlotta
Jen la sculptrice de ballons au parc Centre Hastings
Musique et hymne national (« Ô Canada ») par Sonic Youth Project
Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre : programme éducatif
Service d'incendie de Centre Hastings : prévention des incendies
Atelier de bricolage (castor) avec la bibliothèque publique de Madoc
« Noël en juillet » avec l'équipe d'amélioration commerciale (B.I.T.) de Madoc !
Barbecue de la fête du Canada organisé par le Club Lions de Madoc et la Légion de Madoc (section 363)
Chorale « All Together, Canada »
Groupe Deep Roots
Groupe Mad Hatter
Rejoignez-nous pour former une feuille d'érable humaine géante
Spectacle animalier « Tyrannosaurus Pets Wild Zoo »
Animation par Randy The Magicman
Cérémonie officielle
🎆 Rampe de mise à l'eau de Moira Lake
Camion-restaurant sur place pour la fête du Canada et les feux d'artifice à Moira Lake
Défilé de bateaux illuminés de Moira Lake (avant le crépuscule)
Feux d'artifice de la fête du Canada à Moira Lake (au crépuscule)
🚌 Infos navette : La navette Switzer-Carty pour les feux d'artifice circule à 20 h 30 et 20 h 50. Le départ se fait au parc Centre Hastings et l'arrivée à la rampe de mise à l'eau. La navette retournera au parc Centre Hastings une fois les feux d'artifice terminés.
Financé par le gouvernement du Canada
Join Us This Canada Day & Help Us Create a Human Maple Leaf!
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Celebrate Canada Day in a truly unforgettable way—right on the water! The Moira Lake Property Owners Association invites you to take part in the annual Lighted Boat Parade, a cherished community tradition filled with creativity, and spectacular evening views.
🚤 Get involved: Decorate your boat with lights, flags, and Canada Day flair, then join fellow boaters for a glowing parade across Moira Lake. Whether you’re participating or watching from shore, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Date: July 1, 2026 (Canada Day)
Time: Dusk (formation begins at dusk)
Meeting Location: Near the walking bridge by the island boat launch
- For more information:
Joe Kaehler
613-827-8690
Moira.lake.poa@gmail.com
🍁 Let's celebrate our incredible local talent this Canada Day! 🍁
- Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Themed Items: Red-and-white treats, Canadian products, or festive window displays.
- Exclusive Deals: One-day-only discounts, special bundles, or free giveaways.
- Download the business participation form below.
- Complete your operational hours and any festive holiday promotions.
- Email your form directly to Brock Kerby (Community Development Officer).
- Contact: bkerby@centrehastings.com
Canada Day Parking
Heading to Moira Lake for the big fireworks show? Leave the car behind! Thanks to the amazing team at Switzer-CARTY Transportation, the Switzer-Carty Shuttle is providing FREE rides so you have the opportunity to attend stress-free.
Shuttle Details:
- Pick-Up Location: Centre Hastings Park (24 Seymour Street, Madoc).
- Departure Times: 8:30 PM and 8:50 PM (Heading to Moira Lake Boat Launch).
- Return Trip: The Switzer Shuttle will bring you right back to the park immediately following the fireworks.
Skip the Traffic: Ride the Switzer-Carty Canada Day Firework Shuttle!
Important Info:
- Where to Park: Park your vehicle at the designated Centre Hastings Park downtown parking lots before boarding.
- Sign-In Required: All passengers must sign in before boarding the bus.
- Wear Your Red: Don't forget to pack your lawn chairs and wear your Canada Day red.
A Huge Thank You to Switzer-CARTY Transportation!
This wonderful community service is completely free thanks to their generous support. Thank you for helping us reduce traffic congestion, keeping our community safe, and giving everyone the opportunity to see and enjoy the fireworks this Canada Day!
For more information on the project please contact: