It’s that time of year! Let’s come together to celebrate our home and native land in true Fort St. John style.
The festivities kick off early on the evening of June 30 with movies in the park, market, and food trucks, ending with a spectacular drone show—a high-flying display you won’t want to miss as we light up the sky to start the celebrations!
On July 1, start your day with a delicious pancake breakfast at the Fire Hall, then grab a spot along 100 Street for the annual parade. Afterward, head over to Centennial Park for kids zone, food trucks, live music, and so much more.
June 30 Schedule
All of your favourite food vendors will be open in Centennial Park!
Head to Festival Plaza for a little nighttime shopping with the Fort St. John Farmers Market. Check out their Facebook page for a list of vendors attending.
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For the first time in Fort St. John, we are hosting a drone light show! Hundreds of drones will light up the sky and dazzle us with their artistic display of lights.
July 1 Schedule
The Fire Department is welcoming everyone back to the Hall to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast. This is by donation only and is first-come, first-serve for food. Don’t wait - get your flapjacks before they’re gone!
Note: There will not be any parking available at the fire hall.
BYO bag and shop local with artisans, farmers, hand-makers from our region. From hand-crafted goods, jewelry, treats, and other locally sourced goods, there’s sure to be something for everyone! It’s the perfect stop before the parade begins.
Start your engines for the annual Classic Cruisers Car show! Take in a spectacle of amazing machines on 100 Street between 93 and 96 Ave. Just a reminder to talk to the owners before touching the vehicles or getting too close during the pictures!
Celebrate Canada Day in true community spirit at our annual Canada Day Parade! Find your spot on 100 Street with family and friends to enjoy a vibrant procession of floats, performers, community groups, and more—all proudly showcasing our city. Wear your red and white, wave your flags, and join us for a morning full of music, colour, and Canadian pride.
Don't forget to be early! Pre-parade entertainment starts at 10 am along 100 Street.
Don’t miss this joyful kickoff to a day of celebration!
Affected Roads: 100 Street from 111 Ave to 93 Avenue
Closure Times: Starting at 7am on 100 Street between 93 and 96 Avenue for the FSJ Classic Cruiser’s Car Show, then 100 Street from the marshalling area at 111 Ave at 9am, down to the de-marshalling area at the Old Fort Motors Parking Lot at 93 Ave.
Detour Routes: (For Alternative Routes use the Alaska Highway, 108 Street, 96 Street, 93 Steet, 86 Street, 119 Avenue, Northern Lights Drive, and 116 Street)
Traffic Management: Energetic Traffic Control and the City of Fort St. John, and North Peace Search and Rescue Volunteers will be in the Parade and Centennial Park areas to help work with vehicles and pedestrians.
Parking Restrictions: North Peace Leisure Pool Parking lot will be used for food vendors, farmer’s market vendors, accessible parking, Indigenous Elders, staff, and volunteers.
Alternative Parking: Use alternative Recreation Campus Parking, including Pomeroy Sport Centre, Fort St. John Curling Club, Kids Arena Fieldhouse, and North Peace Arena Parking.
Alternative Transportation:
Walking, Cycling, or Public Transit
Potential Transit Delays: Delays and disruptions will occur on the Parade Route and area, including 98 Street, 100 Street, 96 Avenue, and Recreation Campus Areas.
Safety and Public Information:
Safety Precautions: Be aware of congested vehicle and pedestrian traffic along the parade route, in the marshalling areas and at Recreation Campus and Centennial Park.
Public Contact Information: Contact the City of Fort St. John Recreation Department for questions at recreation@fortstjohn.ca or 250-785-4592 extension 2.
Up-to-date Information: Follow the City of Fort St. John Facebook Page for up-to-date information about the Canada Day Parade.
Please see Road closures and parking restrictions for this Canada Day Parade Route Map
Schedule to come!
The Peace Country Rentals Kid Zone will be located close to the accessible playground and will feature a variety of free activities, including:
Carnival games
Mini golf with the Fort St. John Public Library
Face painting by Funtastic Faces
Henna Tattoos with Designs by Shahab
Balloon Designs by Wiggy’s Creations and more!
Note: lineups for activities will be closed between 3:30-3:45pm.
FREE Community Activities
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of WL Construction, the North Peace Historical Society is pleased to once again offer scavenger hunts and free admission to the Fort St. John North Peace Museum on Canada Day.
Explore the historical buildings at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum this Canada Day while doing a brand-new scavenger hunt featuring local wildlife and wildlife-related artefacts! Choose a prize after completing your scavenger hunt!
The North Peace Historical Society invites you to connect to local history through free admission to our buildings and our indoor museum exhibits. We have a new special temporary exhibit developed by the Charlie Lake Conservation Society.Science Is All Around Us: The Importance of Citizen Science looks at the work done by Citizen Scientists today from mapping to monitoring watersheds and from nature journaling to using apps. Discover the hands-on activities in the Kid Zone!
First Aid Services available on-site thanks to AAA Safety Washroom Trailer on-site thanks to Pioneer Sanitary Solutions Porta-potties on site thanks to Peace Country Rentals City Parade Float Trailer provided by Peace Country Rentals
