Canada Day
Season or date: July 1
National holiday celebrating confederation. Fireworks and parades held nationwide.
Festivals in Canada
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Calgary Stampede
Season or date: Early July
World's largest rodeo and western festival. Experience Alberta culture.
Montreal International Jazz Festival
Season or date: Late June to July
Music festival gathering world's top jazz artists.
Quebec Winter Carnival
Season or date: February
Winter carnival featuring ice sculptures and snow parades.
Winterlude
Season or date: February
Winter festival centered on Ottawa's Rideau Canal natural skating rink.
Toronto International Film Festival
Season or date: September
North America's largest film festival. Gateway to industry awards.
Pride Toronto
Season or date: June
Parade and cultural events celebrating diverse sexuality.
Celebration of Light
Season or date: Late July to early August
Vancouver international fireworks competition.
K-Days
Season or date: July
Summer festival in Edmonton combining agricultural exhibition and amusement park.
Fête Nationale du Québec
Season or date: June 24
Provincial festival celebrating Quebec culture and St. John's Day.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Victoria Day
- Canada Day
- Labour Day
- Thanksgiving
- Remembrance Day
- Christmas
- Boxing Day