Celebrate Canada Day at Your Alberta Legislature
July 1
12 to 5 p.m.
Celebrate Canada Day at Alberta’s centre of democracy.
Canada Day at the Legislature offers free entertainment and activities for all ages to enjoy at one of the most
picturesque places in our province, the Alberta Legislature Grounds.
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Violet King Henry Plaza
12 to 5 p.m.
The Main Stage will be rocking this year with bands you won’t want to miss. Kick off the festivities with Oiler’s anthem singer, Robert Clark and end the day with acclaimed indie-folk band, Reuben and the Dark.
South Grounds Bandshell
1 to 5 p.m.
Discover the richness of our province’s cultural landscape through the music and dance of some of Alberta’s best multicultural performers. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances all afternoon.
South Grounds
12 to 5 p.m.
Fun for all ages, the South Grounds are the place to be for music, dance, magic and fun! Allow yourself to be mystified and get crafting while taking in the beauty of the Grounds.
Live Performers
Tents
| Time | Host |
|---|
| 12:30 to 5 p.m. | Zuma Crafts |
| 12:30 to 5 p.m. | Alberta Parks |
Balloon Artists
| Time | Performer |
|---|
| 12:30 to 5 p.m. | Larissa Lisowski |
| 12:30 to 5 p.m. | Michelle Clarke |
| 12:30 to 5 p.m. | Jose Vargas
|
Legislature Grounds
1 to 5 p.m.
Enjoy Edmonton’s premier brass band the Brasstactics, plus jugglers, circus acts and puppetry performers roving throughout the Alberta Legislature Grounds.
Roving Live Performers
Balloon Artists - Amphitheatre Central Grounds
East Grounds
12 to 5 p.m.
Join us for fun, sun (fingers crossed) and yard games on the East Grounds!
Game Area - East Grounds
Alberta Legislature Building
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Legislature Building through an open house. Visit the Chamber to see where your MLA sits and stop by the Legislature Library to see the infamous hamburger! Last entry at 4:30 p.m.
*Guided tours are not available on Canada Day.
The Legislature Library
Queen Elizabeth II Building
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre on the main floor of the Queen Elizabeth II Building will be open to the public on Canada Day. Visitors can enjoy the film Our People Our Province in the Pehonan Theatre, visit the Democracy Discovery Centre, shop Capital Gifts (Debit or credit only, no cash) and visit Your Alberta Legislature: The Story of a Place exhibit in the Borealis Gallery.
Note: CAPITAL GIFTS 20% OFF SALE - JULY 1ST ONLY!
The Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre
Food
Food trucks will be located throughout the site. Please refer to our sitemap for locations.
Enjoy the Day
Come prepared to enjoy the day on the Legislature Grounds. Pack sunscreen, bug spray, and lawn chairs and be sure to dress according to the weather.
Other Events at the Legislature Grounds
Edmonton Canada Road Race
7 to 9 a.m. - Legislature South Grounds
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
7 to 10:30 a.m. - Legislature South Grounds
Hosted by the Aga Khan Council of Edmonton
Canadian Citizenship Ceremony
10 to 11:15 a.m. - Queen Elizabeth II Building
Fireworks
11 p.m. - Kinsmen Sports Centre
Getting to the Alberta Legislature
The best way to access the Alberta Legislature on Canada Day is by public transportation.
Getting Here
Limited bicycle racks are available in several locations around the Legislature Grounds on Canada Day.
If you choose to bring your pets to the grounds, please ensure they are leashed at all times. With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed inside the Alberta Legislature Building or the Queen Elizabeth II Building.