Celebrate Canada Edmonton Region -
Canada Day Activities
The Works Art & Design Festival
The Works Art & Design Festival kicks off the first festival of Edmonton's summer season from June 23 – July , 2011 with world renowned, Mind Altering art exhibits. The Works transforms downtown public spaces into alternative galleries attracting artists and patrons from around the world, boosting the energy and imagination of Alberta's capital city every summer. The Works Art & Design Festival continually challenges the boundaries of contemporary art and design in regional, national and international mileus, offering over 200 exciting exhibits and special events to the public. As the largest Art & Design Festival of its kind in North America, The Works is an innovative, FREE event that showcases the best in cutting edge design, digital art, and new media technology alongside traditional visual art mediums. On the main Festival site, Sir Winston Churchill Square, art lovers of all ages can take part and make their own art, witness Artists at Work Demonstrations and attend Featured Artists lectures and events all while enjoying Canadian performers on The Works Street Stage, a vibrant Artisan Market, and the world class Works Food Street. The Works Art & Design Festival is the must-see Mind Altering destination in Edmonton this summer season!
For more information please visit www.theworks.ab.ca
Alberta Aviation Museum Canada Day Event
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
10:00 am - Special Guest Chris Hadfield Canada’s Senior Astronaut will be making a Special Presentation for Children and Youth on “Pursuing Your Dreams”. Covering his experiences on his journey from school through Jet Pilot and into Space. View HERE for additional information.
Joining him will be Dan Dempsey former Snowbird Lead and author of “Tradition of Excellence”, the history of Canada’s Military Aerobatic teams.
There is no charge for attending Chris Hadfield’s presentation, seating limited to 400 first come first serve.
Admission to the Alberta Aviation Musuem will be ½ price for Canada Day
2:00 pm - Canada Day Fly Over launch form the Alberta Aviation Museum.
(pending final Transport Canada/Nav Canada approval)
Discovery Air Hawk One F-86 fighter jet flown by Chris Hadfield will depart from Edmonton City Centre Airport. Followed by the aircraft of the Vintage Wings of Canada “Yellow Wings” Salute to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Click HERE to view information about the Vintage Wings of Canada Airplanes.
Aircraft will be touring Greater Edmonton Communities in a line from fastest to slowestand will include 3 or 4 of Canada’s training aircraft of the Second World War.
Intended route to include:
- Alberta Legislature
- St. Albert
- CFB Edmonton Garrison
- Gibbons area (Discovery Air Hawk One only)
- Fort Saskatchewan
- Sherwood Park
3:00 to 3:30 pm - Aircraft returning to Edmonton City Centre Airport where they will be on display at the Alberta Aviation Museum.
5:00 pm - Discovery Air Hawk One F-86 piloted by Dan Dempsey will be doing an “Aerial Demonstration” at CFB Edmonton Garrison.
For more information please visit www.albertaaviationmuseum.com
4th Annual North Edmonton Canada Day Celebration
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Northlands Park 7410 Borden ParkRoad
Come join us for free hotdogs, pop & cake, free concert and children’s activities. Fun for the Whole Family!
For more information please visit our event on facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=130519493694738
