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Canada Day fireworks

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The City of Edmonton will celebrate Canada Day on July 1st with a fireworks display Edmonton’s river valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River, kicking off at 11:00.

  • Good viewing locations:
  • “¢ Alberta Legislature Grounds
  • “¢ Victoria Park (River Valley Road)
  • “¢ Ezio Faraone Park (west entrance to High Level Bridge on 109 St. north)
  • “¢ Dantzer’s Hill (below Queen Elizabeth Park)
  • “¢ Government House Park (Groat Road & River Valley Road)
  • “¢ Note: No viewing is available from Kinsmen Park.
  • Good viewing locations accessable only by foot:
  • “¢ River Valley Road
  • “¢ Walterdale Hill Road & Queen Elizabeth Park Road
  • “¢ 109 St. (between Saskatchewan Drive & the High Level Bridge)
  • “¢ Access is restricted in Kinsmen Park, Walterdale Hill, High Level & Menzies Bridges after road closure times. Kinsmen playground and picnic area are closed on Canada Day.
  • Parking:

    Usual restrictions and increased parking bans will be in effect. With minimal parking in the area of many venues, Edmontonians are encouraged to take the bus or LRT. Vehicles illegally parked will be tagged and towed.

    ETS Canada Day Service:

    All ETS bus routes will operate on their regular Sunday schedules throughout the day. The LRT will operate on a Saturday schedule all day. Regular Transit fares apply. For route and schedule details call BusLink at 780-496-1600 or check the ETS Trip Planner.

    Road Closures for Fireworks Finale:

    Expect traffic delays two hours before the fireworks and 90 minutes after the show. Please be patient and courteous to help to make the trip home from the fireworks safe for everyone. The city has information about road closures online.

    Information from the City of Edmonton.

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