Ready for a party? Celebrate Canada Day at these local events!

Oh, Canada―we do love you. And we love a good party, so Canada Day is the perfect excuse to live it up a little. While this year’s celebrations will be a little more subdued―who can beat a 150th birthday party?―there’s still plenty of fun to be had around Muskoka. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the occasion, check out these local events:

Huntsville
Muskoka Heritage Place in Huntsville will celebrate ‘Dominion Day’ with some old-time fun. Admission to the Pioneer Village is free until 11:00 a.m. and there will be free strawberry scones, tattoos and stickers while supplies last. July 1 is also the day that MHP’s historic Portage Flyer train gets “steamed up” for the summer season.
Later in the day, take in the fireworks over Hunters Bay at dusk. The best vantage points are at Avery Beach or the old train station.

Port Sydney
The Port Sydney Beach at Mary Lake comes alive with Canada Fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are activities for all ages including live music, a BBQ, sand castle building (BYOT), wearable crafts, games & more! Follow @psparksandrec on Facebook for information.

Bracebridge
Join the BIA along Manitoba Street starting at 4 p.m. to celebrate everything that is Canadian! Enjoy the BBQ, fun inflatables and live music and stay for the Rotary Club Fireworks Spectacular.

Lake of Bays
On June 30, the Baysville Station 40 Fire Fighters fireworks show will take place at dusk (9:30 p.m.) at the dam in Baysville. Come by boat, car or on foot. Donations accepted to help offset the cost of the fireworks so they can continue next year. (Rain date: July 1.)
Also on June 30, celebrate Heritage Day at the Dorset Heritage Museum on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take part in interactive heritage exhibits indoors or on the museum lawn where you will also find a Unique Market Place featuring local artists, crafts and food delectable.
Also watch for a unique event in Dorset on July 1. Local resident Glenn Vickery began a swim around Lake of Bays―almost 200 kilometres!―in May to raise awareness for shoreline preservation and water quality. He’s swimming in stages of five to eight kilometres each time and he’s planning to land in Dorset July 1, where he hopes to have a swim-related events. Follow Glenn’s journey and watch for details on Instagram @glenn.vickery.

Muskoka Lakes
Visit the Muskoka Lakes Museum for a Canada Day open house and check out their ‘Winter in Muskoka’ interactive display and exhibit. There will be refreshments and free birthday cake. (Yay, cake!)

Gravenhurst
Join the Town of Gravenhurst and music on the barge for a day-long celebration, including concerts by the Bi-Focals Concert Band, the Orillia Silver Band, and The Little White Lies.

As the date draws closer, more event details will likely be added. Watch the links above for updates. Happy Canada Day!