Canada Day Celebrations throughout the East Kootenay

Canada celebrates its 156th birthday Saturday.

Canada Day celebrations are planned in communities throughout the East Kootenay, including Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and Invermere.

You can find more details about each of these celebrations below.

Cranbrook:

Cranbrook residents can take in the Canada Day festivities at Rotary Park from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m.

There will be plenty of activities, along with food and music throughout the day.

Elkford:

Wildcat Days are happening in Elkford, starting Friday, June 30 and continuing throughout the long weekend.

Plenty of activities are happening throughout the district on Canada Day, including a pancake breakfast, volleyball and slo-pitch tournaments and the Wildcat Days Parade.

You can find a full schedule and map for Wildcat Days festivities by clicking here.

Fernie:

The City of Fernie will be hosting a reconciliation walk from city hall to the aquatic centre, where they’ll be hosting activities throughout the afternoon.

Fernie residents can expect music, activities for the entire family and a mini mountain market taking place.

Fairmont Hot Springs:

Activities are planned at the resort community, with live music at the park and birthday cake being served.

Festivities at the park go from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You can find more details at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort website.

Invermere:

Invermere gets the party started early with fireworks at midnight, hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley.

There will also be a parade through Downtown Invermere, starting at Pothole Park and travelling down 7th Avenue. Expect road closures to start there at 10:00 a.m.

Kimberley:

Kimberley will be hosting a Canada Day edition of their First Saturdays event in the platzl, running from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

This includes a pancake breakfast, an arts and crafters market and live music.

Sparwood:

Canada Day celebrations are happening at the Sparwood Leisure Centre.

The all ages event will include fire truck rides, bouncy houses, face painting and a barbeque by donation.

St Eugene Golf Resort and Casino:

The Casino of the Rockies will be celebrating Canada Day.

There will be prize draws throughout the night and everyone who enters the casino on July 1st will receive $10 Free Play and a Scratch and Win ticket.

Casino goers can also enjoy live music, snacks and treats throughout the night.

You can find more details by clicking here.

Note: Participants must be 19 years of age or older.