The City of Chestermere is throwing a free, full-day Canada Day party on Tuesday, July 1, 2026, at John Peake Memorial Park. Running from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., the annual celebration marks Canada’s 159th birthday with food, live music, kids’ fun, a beer garden and a fireworks finale over the lake.
The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by opening remarks from Mayor Shannon Dean and city council at 10:00 a.m. A Canada Day cake celebration is set for 12:30 p.m., then the afternoon fills with live performances, children’s activities and an artisan market from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The beer garden runs from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the night wraps up with fireworks over Chestermere Lake at 10:45 p.m.
Parking near the park will be tight, so the city is running a free shuttle every 30 minutes from two schools, Our Lady of Wisdom School and East Lake School, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Road closures go into effect around the park and City Hall.
Last year’s event drew large crowds, with more than 2,000 people served at the pancake breakfast. Organizers are expecting another big turnout as the lakeside community continues to grow. According to the City of Chestermere, the full event schedule and shuttle map are posted on the city’s website.
Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and spend the day. John Peake Memorial Park sits at 121 Chestermere Station Way and is named after the late councillor John Peake, who championed the lakefront community. The park is a hub for city events year-round, and the Canada Day celebration is one of its biggest.
