Canada Day schedule

Monday, June 30: Night Before concert

Lewis Park Stage, 4:15 to 10 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment, vendors, food trucks and the 40 Knots wine and beer garden in the park.

• 4:15 to 6:30 p.m. – Indigenous and multicultural performances
• 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. – The English Brothers, a high-energy duo known for their mix of folk, country and classic rock. 

• 8 to 9:45 p.m. – Jeff Plankenhorn, an acclaimed singer-songwriter and slide guitar player whose Americana style and roots rock has earned international recognition.

Tuesday, July 1: Canada Day celebrations

Downtown Courtenay, 9 to 11 a.m.

• 9 a.m. – Comox Valley Concert Band: Randy Wiwchar Plaza, in front of Sid Williams Theatre.

• 9:30 a.m. – 5^th Street Mile fun run with the Comox Valley Road Runners.

• 10 a.m. – Canada Day parade down 5^th Street. Enjoy this high-energy, fun, community parade!

Lewis Park, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Come and enjoy entertainment, vendors, food trucks, information booths, activity booths and the 40 Knots wine and beer garden in the park. The MC is local entertainment legend Kenny Shaw.

• 11 a.m. – Kids' zone opens: Three-story inflatable slide, bouncers, face painting, bubbles and wacky activities.
• 11 to 11:45 a.m. – Nathan Senner, local singer-songwriter known for his acoustic style and heartfelt lyrics.
• Noon – Welcoming ceremony and singing of O Canada.
• 12:30 p.m. – Canada Day birthday cake provided by Costco.
• 1 to 2:30 p.m. – The Big Easy Funk Ensemble brings high-energy New Orleans-style funk, jazz and soul to the stage.
• 3 p.m. – Kids' bike draw – Lewis Park Stage. Get tickets for the bike draw at the special events tent beside the Lewis Park Stage. For kids aged 5-12.

 More great free events on July 1

• Courtenay and District Museum open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Live music by Alan Jossul
• Kids' crafts, prizes and a one-day book sale (50 per cent off Step into the Wilderness – limit three per person).

• Courtenay Outdoor Pool in Lewis Park, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  
• Free public swims on Canada Day and all summer long
• Family swim: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Open swim: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Note: Children under 7 must be within arm's reach of a responsible guardian (16+) at all times. One guardian can supervise up to three children.

• Evergreen Tea Dance, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall
• Live music by the Georgia Strait Big Bad
• Drop-in event with music, refreshments and cake

Note: Schedule subject to change