Fort Saskatchewan Celebrates Canada Day and 40 Years as a City

Canada Day in Fort Saskatchewan is back with even more to enjoy in 2025. Whether you’re an early riser, like our pancakes, love a parade, or are a fireworks fan, there really is something for everyone. Here’s what’s planned for July 1.

Canada Day Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Dow

• Time: 8:00 to 10:00 am
• Location: Fort Saskatchewan Legion Parking Lot (9964 93 Avenue)

Kick off the day with a hot breakfast cooked by the Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department, with help from our generous sponsor, Dow Canada. Donations to the Fire Department’s boot drive will support the Muscular Dystrophy Society. Indoor seating is available inside the Legion’s community hall.

Canada Day Parade sponsored by PME

• Start Time: 11:00 am

Find your spot along the route and enjoy a colourful parade filled with local spirit.

Want to get involved? Email specialevents@fortsask.ca to volunteer.

Canada Day Festival in Legacy Park

• Opening Ceremony: 1:00 pm
• All activities are FREE! (except food and drinks)

Bring the whole family for a full afternoon of fun activities including:

• Face painting
• Inflatables and rides
• Caricature artists
• Petting zoo (sponsored by Nutrien)
• Colour on the 20-foot community mural

Feature Activity sponsored by Pembina Aux Sable

Mobile Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course

With over 150’ of obstacle course, you’re in for a fun run. Bring an extra challenge as you have the five best times of the day kept on a TV screen outside the cage, as well as the time of the current player. Competing against your best friend, partner, or family member.

Live Entertainment on the Bandshell Stage

Afternoon Stage Entertainment (Sponsored by Life in the Heartland) – 1:00 to 3:30 pm

Lineup:

• Daniel Gervais
• Jeff Ramsey
• Westmore
• John Hewitt

Evening Stage Entertainment – 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Lineup:

• The Washboard Union – Award-winning country trio known for their high-energy, harmony-rich shows.
• Ria Mae – Juno-nominated pop singer-songwriter with hits like Clothes Off and Ooh Love.
• Travis Dolter – Alberta’s own, bringing upbeat country tunes and a strong local fan base.

For artist biographies, visit the Canada Day Entertainment section of the Canada Day webpage.

Celebrating 40 Years as a City

In 1985, Fort Saskatchewan officially became a city, and we’ve grown a lot since then. At the time, our population was just under 11,000. Today, more than 29,000 people call Fort Saskatchewan home.

Over the past four decades, we’ve expanded our parks and trails, built new neighbourhoods, added recreation and cultural facilities, and celebrated countless milestones together. From our roots as a historic trading fort to becoming a dynamic, family-friendly city, Fort Saskatchewan continues to honour its past while looking ahead to the future.

To mark the occasion, look for special 40th anniversary stickers, tattoos, patches, and pins at Canada Day events throughout the day.

Fireworks sponsored by Shell Canada

• Start Time: 10:45 pm
• Location: Rotary Amphitheatre in Peter R. Ream Park

We’re going bigger this year! Join us for an extra-special fireworks show celebrating Fort Saskatchewan’s 40th anniversary as a city. Expect a few surprises and a show that lights up the River Valley like never before.

Getting Around Town

Parking is limited behind the North Central Co-op. Public transit is FREE, will run all day, and is encouraged as the main mode of transportation. Find routes and Park & Ride options on the Canada Day Transit brochure.

Additional Activities

• Fort Heritage Precinct: Free guided tours from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at 10006 100 Avenue.
• Car Show and Shine (sponsored by OK Tire Fort Saskatchewan/CSN Fort Saskatchewan) Free car show in Downtown Fort Saskatchewan.
• Chamber of Commerce Farmer’s Market: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the CN Station parking lot.
• St. George’s Church: Burgers, hot dogs, pie, and a bake sale from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Thank you to Canadian Heritage for their support through the Celebrate Canada grant.

For more information on Canada Day in Fort Saskatchewan, visit fortsask.ca/CanadaDay.
 

Fort Saskatchewan, located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River, is a vibrant hub for economic, recreational, and cultural activities. Nestled in the centre of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and home to nearly 30,000 residents, the city offers many amenities, including a multi-use fitness facility, an aquatics centre, 80 km of trails, and high-performance arenas and fields. Cultural highlights include a 500-seat performing arts theatre, historic sites, a museum, and a replica of the 1875 Northwest Mounted Police Fort. Fort Saskatchewan is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community, providing a blend of experiences that welcomes everyone.

The city is situated in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11. We recognize that we stand upon land that carries the footsteps of many Indigenous Peoples, including the Nehiyawak, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis. The City honours the First Peoples of this land and is committed to fostering reconciliation through relationship building, knowledge gathering, and education.