Canada Day

Oh Canada!

On July 1, the Drumheller Valley comes to life as residents and visitors gather to celebrate Canada Day. This year's celebration features live music, roving entertainment, all ages fun and a fireworks show to end the night!

Canada Day 2024

Scroll down to see how Drumheller will celebrate Canada's rich heritage and to see a detailed itinerary of the day. 

Looking for parade information? Please visit drumhellerparade.org.

We want to remind visitors and residents to please celebrate Canada Day responsibly, to obey traffic signs and to throw garbage and recycling into bins. 

If you've got questions about the day, would like to volunteer or participate in some way, please contact events@drumheller.ca or call 403-823-1370

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Food and Activities

Please be prepared for cash-only service.

When

What

Where

7:00am - 9:30am

Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast 

 Riverside Value Drug Mart
167 Centre St, Drumheller, AB

9:00am - 9:00pm

 World's Largest Dinosaur and Gift Shop 60 1 Ave West, Drumheller, AB

11:00am - 8:00pm

Food Truck Alley

 60 1 Ave West, Drumheller, AB

11:00am - 4:00pm

 Farmers Market Drumheller Memorial Arena
20 1 Ave West, Drumheller, AB

11:30am - 1:30pm

Darryl Jacques Memorial Beef on a Bun, Hosted by Freson Bros & Drumheller Rotary Club

 Freson Bros.
101 6 Ave SE, Drumheller, AB

2:00pm - 11:00pm

 Drumheller Dragons Beer Gardens Entertainment Stage Area
60 1 Ave West, Drumheller, AB

All Day Fun

When

What

Where
10:00am Canada Day Parade View Route>>
2:00pm - 6:00pm Inflatables and Bouncy Castles

Badlands Community Facility
80 Veterans Way, Drumheller, AB
2:00pm - 6:00pm Lothar the Magician: Magic and More! Roaming locations
2:00pm - 6:00pm Roaming Raptor Visits Roaming locations
2:00pm - 6:00pm Airbrush Tattoos Entertainment Stage Area
60 1 Ave West, Drumheller, AB
2:00pm - 6:00pm Caricature Artists Entertainment Stage Area
60 1 Ave West, Drumheller, AB
2:00pm - 6:00pm Cirquetastic Circus and Acrobatic Shows Entertainment Stage Area
60 1 Ave West, Drumheller, AB
11:00pm Fireworks View from Rotary Park
60 1 Ave West, Drumheller, AB

Entertainment Stage

When

Who

Information
2:00pm - 2:15pm Opening Remarks and 'Oh Canada' drumheller.ca
2:15pm - 3:15pm Michela Sheedy Website
3:30pm - 5:45pm Austin O'Keefe and His Nostalgia Cowboys Website
6:00pm - 8:15pm Fraid Knot Website
8:30pm - 10:45pm Megan Dawson Website

 

Excited for Canada Day at the Valley!?

Get ready for a day packed with fun, entertainment, and activities for everyone. 

We can't wait! Check out the amazing artists headlining the main celebration at the World's Largest Dinosaur Stage! 

1. @michelasheedy (Country)
Calgary-based country artist Michela Sheedy brings a mix of endless party vibes and unmitigated honesty, with vocal cords of pure honey and whiskey. She's the next big thing in country music, redefining ‘three chords and the truth’ for a new generation of fans.
2. @nostalgiacowboys (Rockabilly/Classic Country)
The Nostalgia Cowboys embody rockabilly and classic country with twanging guitars, steel guitar solos, and heart-wrenching ballads. Their live shows are infectious, connecting with audiences and fostering a sense of community.

3. Fraid Knot (Celtic/Rock)
Fraid Knot bridges Celtic and Rock with a unique “knotified” sound, blending Scottish, Irish, and Canadian music influences. Their high-energy performances and distinctive sound make them a must-see.

4. @megandawsonmusic (Country/Pop)
An award-winning country/pop artist and songwriter from Calgary, AB. Recently named Country Music Alberta’s Horizon Female Artist of the Year, Megan's song “Kissed Me Like That” was a “Wild Card” pick for the Boots and Hearts Music Festival Emerging Artist Showcase.

Join us for an unforgettable Canada Day celebration!

The Town of Drumheller would like to thank the Department of Canadian Heritage for their support of the Canada Day events and activities in Drumheller. This project has been made possible [in part] by the Government of Canada.

La ville de Drumheller tient à remercier le ministère du Patrimoine canadien pour son soutien aux événements et aux activités de la fête du Canada à Drumheller. Ce projet a été rendu possible [en partie] grâce au gouvernement du Canada. 

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