Canada is a vast and beautiful country, a nation of many cultures with a rich history.

July 1st is a day to realize our good fortune and the freedoms and rights that come with living in a peaceful democracy.

This Canada Day, I encourage you to take the time to feel proud of all that we have and all that our ancestors have done to bring us to our 141st birthday.

Happy Birthday Canada and to my constituents, I wish you a very Happy Canada Day.

Canada Day Events

On July 1, 2008 I invite you to join me at Folkfest at Prospera Place from 12:00 noon until 12:30 pm, for the Opening Ceremonies and Canada Day Birthday Cake cutting and celebration. A schedule of Canada Day events is listed below.

Canada Day Citizenship Ceremonies at the Kelowna Community Theatre
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Canada Day Festival in Waterfront Park

11:00 am – Kids Zone (Pioneer Gardens)
Host: Downtown Kelowna Association

11:00 am – Made in Canada Marketplace
(Rhapsody Plaza by the Dolphins)

11:00 am – Taste of Canada Food Fair (Tugboat Beach)

1:00 pm – Roaming Performers (throughout Waterfront Park)
Host: Festivals Kelowna

1:00 pm – TD Canada Trust Main Stage (Tugboat Beach)
Host: Festivals Kelowna

2:15 pm – Parks Alive! Power Stage (Island Stage)
Hosts: Parks Alive! & Power 104

10:30 pm – Fireworks (Tugboat Bay)
Hosts: Festivals Kelowna, Tolko & Heritage Canada.

Folkfest at Prospera Place

10:00 am –35th Annual Folkfest
Host: Folkfest

12:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies and Canada Day Celebration Cake
Host: Celebrate Canada Day Committee

Canada Day Pops Concert at Prospera Place

8:00 pm – Canada Day Pops Concert
Host: Canada Day Pops

Lake Country Rotary Events

8:00 am – Canada Day Celebration
Beasley Park, Woodsdale Road, Events run until 12:00 pm