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Canada Day celebrations at Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site

Rocky Mountain House, AB, Canada / 94.5 Rewind Radio
Jordan Rein
Jun 25, 2024 | 12:00 PM
Canada Day celebrations at Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site


Plenty of fun activities for those of all ages are planned during Canada Day celebrations in Rocky Mountain House.

The celebrations, which take place Monday, July 1 at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, will feature many family-oriented events throughout the day, say organizers, including:

  • face painting
  • wagon rides
  • bouncy castle
  • crib tournament
  • toonie carnival games
  • axe throwing (18+)
  • car show
  • lawn games
  • 4H canine showcase
  • ag Olympics
  • artisan market

Organizers say the activities are designed to celebrate Canada’s heritage.

Additionally, organizers say the day will feature musical entertainment throughout the afternoon from local musicians as well as from Ed Peekeekoot, a Metis multi-instrumentalist and storyteller.

The celebrations will happen from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Visitors and locals alike are also invited to return to North Saskatchewan River Park in the evening for a Canada Day Fireworks display at 11:30 p.m., say organizers.

A full schedule of the events is as follows:

MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
12:30 to 1:15 p.m. – ROCKY WHIRLAWAYS (Square Dancing)
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – OPENING CEREMONIES (Elder Prayer – Indigenous Drummers – Dignitary Address – Oh Canada)
2:30 to 4:00 p.m. – ED PEEKEEKOOT (Metis Performer)
4:15 to 5:00 p.m. – GARDEN VARIETY ROCKSTARS (Family Band)
5:15 to 6:00 p.m. – GINGER SNAP (Local Band)
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
1 p.m. – Cribbage Tournament Begins
2 p.m. – Cake Cutting
3 p.m. – Puppet Show
6 p.m. – 50/50 Draw
ACTIVITIES FROM 12PM to 6PM
Car Show – Wagon Rides – Face Painting – Axe Throwing (18+) – Toonie Carnival – Bouncy Castle – 4H Canine Showcase – Crib Tournament – Rock Painting – Ag Olympics – Lawn Games – Pinatas – Artisan Market – Bannock & Food Trucks
FIREWORKS ***NEW LOCATION***
Fireworks will be launched from the North Saskatchewan River Park this year and are set to start at 11:30 p.m. Entry to the Rodeo Grounds will only be permitted from the South entrance (from 11A), as a short section of Range Road 73a (running parallel to the Grounds) will be temporarily closed for public safety.

 

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