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      • Lighthouse Fundraising
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      • The Steinbrenner Lifeboat
    • Canada Day Festivities
    • Annual Kayak Fun Run
    • Notable Port Burwellians
      • Colonel Mahlon Burwell
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      • Earl Hutchinson
      • Under Development
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  • About Us
  • Lighthouse & Museum
    • Historic 1840 Lighthouse
    • Lighthouse Fundraising
    • Marine Museum
    • George Barnes Wheelhouse
    • The Steinbrenner Lifeboat
  • Canada Day Festivities
  • Annual Kayak Fun Run
  • Notable Port Burwellians
    • Colonel Mahlon Burwell
    • Fred Bodsworth
    • Mary Ella Dignam
    • Earl Hutchinson
    • Under Development
  • The Fallen
  • Get Involved
Port Burwell Historical Society

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 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.

Canada Day 2026

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We are looking for some like-minded individuals committed to celebrating Canada in our community on July 1st. . By joining us, you will have the opportunity to make a difference and meet other passionate volunteers. Sign up today and let's get started!

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The Smiling Faces of our 2025 Canada Day Celebrations

    Canada Day in port burwell as captured in the aylmer express

      Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association Turns 40

      The Port Burwell Historical Society, extends our Best Wishes to the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) on marking their 40th Anniversary on Sunday, July 6th.


      The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association has been an integral part of our Canada Day festivities for many years and their fly-past never ceases to thrill.


      The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association is dedicated to preserving an important part of Canada's contribution to the victory achieved in World War II.


      To read more about their anniversary celebration click on the button below to be redirected to the article that was published on July 7th in the Simcoe Reformer

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      Our 2025 Partners and Sponsors

      Canada Day 2024 Activities

      Parade

      Children's Activity

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      Refreshments

      Entertainment

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      Flyover

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      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

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      Neo Concrete Supplies

      Neo Concrete Supplies

      canada day 2023 in port burwell

        Thank you to Rose Sofalvi Beuk for the kind use of her photos (© Rose Sofalvi Beuk)

        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.

        A big thank you to of our 2023 Canada Day Sponsors

        Vienna Swans
        Vienna Lions
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        • Vienna Lions
        • Vienna Swans

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        P.O. Box 10, Port Burwell, Ontario, Canada, N0J 1T0

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