Canada day in port Burwell
The Port Burwell Historical Society is the proud organizer and primary sponsor of the annual Canada Day Festivities in Port Burwell.
Our celebrations typically kick off with a parade through the streets of Port Burwell, followed by children’s activities, speeches by dignitaries representing all four levels of government, a ceremonial cake cutting, a flyover of WWII vintage Harvard aircraft, musical entertainment, free refreshments and lots of community fellowship.
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Canada day 2025
Parade
Our Canada Day festivities kick off with our Parade through the streets of Port Burwell. Our Parade starts at the Port Burwell Royal Canadian Legion and travels to the Marine Musuem at 20 Pitt Street
Flag Raising
Once the Parade has completely disbursed, the Colour Guard of the Port Burwell Legion will lead the crowd in a flag raising ceremony and singing of O'Canada
Dignitaries
Our festivities are lucky to receive the support of the four levels of government representing Port Burwell. This year we expect to have Andrew Lawton, MP; Rob Flack, MPP; Grant Jones, Warden - Elgin County; and, Ed Ketchebaw, Mayor - Municipaltiy of Bayham in attendance and each one will address their constituents of Port Burwell and the surrounding area.
Refreshments
Following the addresses by the assembled dignitaries, we ask their assistance with a ceremonial cutting of our Canada Day cake.
The Port Burwell Historical Society will be providing cake, cupcakes and Gatorade, while the Vienna Lions will be cooking up some hot dogs on their BBQ.
All refreshments are free to those attending.
Entertainment
Entertainment will be provided by North of Forty. Bring your own chair and umbrella for the sun.
Children's Activity
The Port Burwell Marine Museum staff will be hosting a free craft session for all children attending the celebration.
Harvard Fly-past
Once again the climax of our festivities will be the fly-past of the vintage, World War II Harvard Trainer aircraft. Presented by the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association and sponsored by the Vienna Swans this fly-past is a fan favourite!
Canada Day 2024 Activities
Parade
Children's Activity
Children's Activity
Children's Activity
Children's Activity
Children's Activity
Children's Activity
Children's Activity
Refreshments
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Flyover
Entertainment
Entertainment
A Big Thank you to all our Sponsors for 2024
Vienna Swans
Vienna Lions
Heritage Canada
Erie Shores Wind Farm
My Paint & Decor
Elgin County
Municipality of Bayham
Epoxy Brothers (Ontario)
Debbie L'Heureux
Debbie L'Heureux
Mary Spicer
Neo Concrete Supplies
Debbie L'Heureux
Smits Concrete
Neo Concrete Supplies
Neo Concrete Supplies
Neo Concrete Supplies
Neo Concrete Supplies
Neo Concrete Supplies
Children's Activities
Robert Ponzio
Local artist and educator, Robert Ponzio joined our Canada Day celebrations this year and with the help of Port Burwell's aspiring young artists created a beautiful mural highlighting the Village's many attractions.
The Marine Museum
During the Port Burwell Canada Day Festivities, the Marine Museum offers children's activities for our younger patrons. This year, the children made a wind sock based on the vintage Harvard aircraft that conduct the flyover highlight of the day.
