Canada Day Events in Lambton County

A morning of fishing for the kids to kick off the day.

$10 per person, free for children under 7. A warm start before the festivities.

Pick up forms at the Kids Fishing Derby or the info sign in Victoria Park. Submit by 2:00 PM at the concession stand at Tank Street Heritage Field for a chance to win a basket of summer fun.

Free outdoor yoga 9:15 to 10:15 AM (weather permitting) and free open swim 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

A short ceremony to mark the day.

Activities by the Optimist Club, Kiwanis, and Petrolia YMCA. Ribbon cutting at 1:30 PM and inflatable costume races at 2:00 PM.

Come out and cheer them on.

A second ball game as the evening kicks off.

Live music featuring Speed Wobble and Ultrasonik, plus bouncy castles, games, and much more. Free bus shuttles run from 6:00 PM (watch for the Langs schedule).

The day closes with fireworks. Food booths run throughout the day, including ice cream by the Lions and Scouts.

Handmade vendor market at the pavilion, concessions on the main field, main stage performances, and free activities all open: hula hoop zone, crafts, airbrush tattoos, face painting, interactive doodle wall, balloon clowns, top shot hockey, a Canadian war plane on display, and strolling buskers.

The parade kicks off the afternoon.

Live performances throughout the afternoon.

The official Canada Day welcome.

The evening's music begins.

High flying dog stunts for the whole family.

Live music continues on the main stage.

A second showing for anyone who missed the first.

The final act before fireworks, with strolling buskers and food vendors throughout the evening.

The night ends with fireworks over the water.

Non stop live music right on the beachfront stage, featuring Okama, Africa DRC Music Band, Jaboah, and Journeymen of Soul.

The crowd gathers to sing before the fireworks.

Southwestern Ontario's largest Canada Day fireworks display, viewable from the beach or by boat on the lake. Rain date is July 2.

Kids Zone with entertainment and inflatables, Food Alley with Stutt's Food Truck, Java & Scoops ice cream, burgers and hot dogs by the Forest Optimist Club, and Kineto popcorn, plus a 50/50 draw.

A full evening of live music with DJ Matt and Tracey Vaesen, ConArtist, Excelsior Band, Robb Sharp Band, and Elder Brothers. Hosted by Forest's own Tom Hales.

The night ends with fireworks. Rain date for the fireworks only is Saturday, July 4.

Free admission. Free drinks and cake courtesy of the Optimist Club, plus a hot dog BBQ by St. Anne's Church (donations welcome). A relaxed midday gathering for families.