Canada Day festivities in downtown Campbell River

Campbell River is getting ready for Canada Day with a full slate of downtown events planned for July 1.

The city has released details of this year’s celebrations, which include a Canada Day marketplace along Shoppers Row from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and activities at Ostler Park from 11 a.m. until dusk.

Children’s activities and entertainment will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Campbell River Community Centre and along 11th Ave.

Live music will be featured at the river stage in Ostler Park and the all-star stage in Spirit Square.

Scheduled performances include:

• 11 a.m. — Doug Folkins, Spirit Square

• Noon — Jim Legacy, Spirit Square

• 1 p.m. — Amy Muloin, Spirit Square

• 2 p.m. — DJ Saskatoon Tood, Spirit Square

• 2 p.m. — AJ Lontayao and Mya McCutcheon Duo, Ostler Park

• 6:30 p.m. — Sound Factory, Ostler Park

• 7:25 p.m. — Ripple Rock, Ostler Park

• 8:45 p.m. — Trooper, Ostler Park

The Campbell River Rotary Canada Day parade will begin at 4 p.m., starting at Dogwood Street and 13th Ave.

More information on parade routes, events and locations is available on the city’s website.

Sage Daniels
Sage Daniels
Sage is a news reporter stationed in Campbell River, B.C. He went to college for Radio Broadcasting in Toronto, where he worked in his college newsroom. When Sage isn't in his office, he's likely in the bush, fishing or playing his bass guitar.

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