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Canada Day festivities in Powell River welcome all ages

Willingdon Beach and farmers’ market host 2018 celebrations
Sara Donnelly
Maija [left] and Riitta Koivu
PROUD CANADIANS: Maija [left] and Riitta Koivu celebrated Canada Day with great enthusiasm at last year’s Powell River Farmers’ Market. Free all-ages celebrations are happening this July 1 at the market and Willingdon Beach. Peak archive photo

Whether it’s a backyard barbecue, a cabin on the lake or day at the beach, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Canada Day in Powell River. For those who like to celebrate with a crowd, two free, all-ages events are taking place at Willingdon Beach and Powell River Farmers’ Market on July 1.

At Willingdon Beach, festivities take place from 12 to 6 pm and feature live local music, food vendors and plenty of activities aimed at children, including a balloon show, two bouncy castles and a bungee run and jouster. A giant cake and the singing of the national anthem will top off the party.  

The farmers’ market will have a variety of food representing Canada’s cultural mosaic on offer, including Syrian, Korean, North American and first nations cuisine. Powell River’s Blues Busters will be performing and the popular market train will run throughout the day.

The third annual Canada Day Fishing Derby is another option, with $1,000 in cash prizes up for grabs for the winner who lands the largest salmon. Interested participants can stop by Powell River Recreation Complex to register or call 604.485.2891.

Local transit schedules will be changed to holiday times for July 1 and 2. For more information, go to bctransit.com.