With the Canada Day weekend upon us there’s an array of celebrations taking place through the weekend. Here’s what’s going on:
(Note-There are no fireworks in Bancroft, here’s where you can see them: Apsley, Gooderham, Barry’s Bay, Palmer Rapids, Madawaska and Whitney.)
Bancroft
Bancroft will be celebrating on Monday in Riverside Park from 1-6 p.m. Opening ceremonies will feature the Shawashkong Ikwe singers. Wattle and Daub will have the famous Hoover donuts and the much-loved Salt Cellars will kick off the musical line up. MooseFM also got a hot tip that local legend John Foreman will be performing on the porch of the North Hastings Heritage Museum at around 12:30 (stellar musicians Ron and Leslie of Appalachian Celtic may be there as well). The Museum will be open on Monday. You can find out more about Bancroft events here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069962941333
Highlands East
On July 1: In Cardiff, from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. the Royal Canadian Legion will host a pancake breakfast. In Highland Grove, from noon to three at the Kidd Schoolhouse Museum there’ll be children’s crafts, local entertainment, horseshoes and a BBQ. In Wilberforce, the Red Cross Outpost Museum will be open with a flag raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m.. As well as live entertainment followed by sandwiches and cake. Then noon to 3 p.m. games at the Curling club. Tory Hill , from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., will feature live musician Phil O’Reilly with stories of local history. In Gooderham there will be children’s activities, face painting, a clown cake, barbecue and irondale display. Live entertainment starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks start at about 10 p.m.
Coe Hill (on Sunday June 30)
There will be a parade starting at the Pavillion at 1:30 June 30, and ending at the new Fire Hall celebrations at 2 p.m. There will be a BBQ, guest speakers and live music, followed by fireworks.
Apsley
Apsley Canada Day Parade is on July 1st at 4 p.m.The North Hastings Highlanders pipe band will be marching. Head over to the Lions Club Park after the parade for a grand celebration “filled with delicious food, exciting games, and activities for all ages.”
Fireworks follow.
Palmer Rapids
Celebrations kick off at 3 p.m. at the community center with a Canada Day cake followed by games and more kids activities. The BLR fire department is hosting free poutine from 5-7 p.m. and the BLR recreation committee is hosting free hot dogs. Fireworks take place at dusk.
Killaloe
Celebrations kick off July 1 at 3 p.m. at St Andrews School, featuring a bouncy house, live music and games. There will also be a fundraising BBQ, Killaloe foodbank food drive and beavertails.
Friday June 29 8pm-1am at the Killaloe Lions Hall there will be a Canada Day dance. Admission is $5 or free with a costume.
Whitney
On June 29, Canada Day celebrations take place at the Lester Smith Building. 2nd annual corn hole tournament is happening. There will be food, a beer tent, music and kids activities. Fireworks be on July 1.
Madawaska
OnJuly 1, Canada Day are taking place at J.R. Booth Park. There will be a bouncy castle. Music from 1-4 p.m. and a BBQ at 6 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.
Barry’s Bay and Wilno
At the Legion on Saturday June 29, Canada Day celebrations are happening. On July 1 celebrations happen at Wilno Heritage Park.
From Madawaska Valley Township:”Join us next weekend for Canada Day activities in the Township! Saturday June 29: Canada Day at the Legion, 11am-4:30pm.Head out to the Legion for a magician show (11am), race cars (12pm), live music on the patio, face painting and a balloon clown (11am-1pm), and a BBQ!
“Monday July 1: Canada Day in Wilno, 11am-3pm: Sweets and treats, music, and children activities at Wilno Heritage Park’s annual festivities!” Madawaska Valley annual fireworks show will take place at dusk on July 1 around Lakeshore Drive. 
