Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature
Tuesday, 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.
Join us on Violet King Henry Plaza at the Main Stage for the singing of O Canada, performed by Rob Clark, The Edmonton Oilers official anthem singer!
Legislature South Bandshell
1 to 5 p.m.
The South Stage on the Legislature south bandshell will celebrate 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.
Live Performers
Storytelling Tent
| Time | Performer |
|---|
| 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Dr Evelyn Steinhauer & Jim Cardinal |
| 3 to 4 p.m. | Dr Evelyn Steinhauer & Jim Cardinal |
Crafts Tent
| Time |
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|---|
| 1 to 5 p.m. | Zuma Crafts |
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.
Live Performers
Balloon Artists
| Time | Performer |
|---|
| 1 to 5 p.m. | Cory Moorhead |
| 1 to 5 p.m | Dave Wildson |
| 1 to 5 p.m. | Michelle Clarke
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| 1 to 5 p.m. | Tara Resendes
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North-East Grounds
12 to 5 p.m.
Join us for fun, sun (hopefully!), and yard games on the North-East Grounds!
Alberta Legislature Building
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Visitors will have the opportunity to enter the Legislature Building and tour the building. A special addition this year will be the opening of the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite to the public - an honour that rarely happens! Last entry at 4:00 p.m.
As well, stop in at the Legislature Library and look for strange objects like a 56-year-old hamburger.
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 the brand-new Your Alberta Legislature: The Story of a Place exhibit in the Borealis Gallery.
The Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre
Food
A variety of food trucks and food stands will be stationed throughout the Legislature Grounds with snacks for all the hungry Canada Day party goers!
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
Getting to the Alberta Legislature
The best way to access the Alberta Legislature on Canada Day is by public transportation.Getting Here
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.