Looking for Canada Day activities in Québec? A week after the National Holiday, on July 1st, several cities host free outdoor celebrations: ceremonies, flag-raising, inflatable games, shows, and cake. Here's where to celebrate in Montreal, Québec City, and Laval.

Canada Day 2027: Date and Program

Canada Day falls on Thursday, July 1st, 2027. The 2027 programs have not yet been announced. Here are the 2026 festivities as a reference, which marked the country's 159th anniversary.

Canada Day in Montreal: Canada en marche and Canadian Armed Forces at the Grand Quai

In Montreal, the celebration takes place at the Grand Quai of the Port of Montreal, in the Old Port. In 2026, the day began with Canada en marche: gathering at Place d'Armes at 11:30 AM, then departure to the Grand Quai at 12:30 PM. The program included:

  • a 21-gun salute by the Canadian Armed Forces, flag-raising, and the national anthem;
  • a citizenship ceremony for new Canadian citizens;
  • from 2 PM, family activities (deck hockey, shooting challenges, multi-sport inflatable games);
  • food trucks and a limited distribution of mini-cakes;
  • musical performances until the evening.

Canada Day in Québec City: Dufferin Terrace, Plains, and Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand

In the capital, the Canada Day festivities in Québec City in 2026 were spread over three sites, all free:

  • a ceremonial event on the Dufferin Terrace, from 11 AM to 2 PM;
  • a family day on the Plains of Abraham, from 12 PM to 5 PM, rain or shine;
  • an evening show with a laser projection at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand, from 8 PM to 10 PM, featuring Annie Villeneuve and hits from KPop Demon Hunters.

Canada Day in Laval: Family Fun at the Centre de la nature

In Laval, the Centre de la nature hosted a large family celebration in 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM: face painting, craft workshops, inflatable games, flag-raising, citizenship ceremony, and sharing of the Canada Day cake in the afternoon.

Practical Information: Between National Holiday and Moving Day

  • Date: Thursday, July 1st, 2027 (public holiday).
  • Cost: The main celebrations are free.
  • Program: Check the Canada Day in Montreal and Canada Day in Québec City websites in June.
  • Good to know: July 1st is also the big moving day in Québec; plan extra time for your travels.

Frequently Asked Questions about Canada Day Activities

What is the program for Canada Day in Montreal?

The 2027 program is yet to come. In 2026: Canada en marche, ceremonies, family activities, and shows at the Grand Quai.

Are Canada Day activities free?

Yes, the celebrations in Montreal, Québec City, and Laval were free in 2026.

Also Discover

Check out the Canada Day Montreal page and the Canada en marche page, then explore the Old Port of Montreal. A week earlier, enjoy the Saint-Jean activities.