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.
Our 2026 Sponsors
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Join the Port Burwell Historical Society celebrating canada
Parade
Our Parade will step off from the Port Burwell Legion parking lot at 10:30 a.m.
Forming up will begin at 10:00 a.m.
There is no charge to participate in the Parade, so come on out and join in the fun.
Flag Raising and O' Canada
Immediately following the Parade, please join us in the Marine Museum parking lot for the raising of the Canadian Flag by members of the Port Burwell Legion and the singing of O' Canada .
Dignitaries
Every year the individuals who represent us at various levels of Government join us in our celebrations of our great Country.
Confirmed for this year:
Andrew Lawton, MP
Rob Flack, MPP
Dominique Giguère, Warden, Elgin County
Refreshments
Free refreshments are available to all.
Our friends at the Vienna Lions kindly barbeque a batch of hot dogs for you. Last year they served up 400 hot dogs!
The Historical Society will hit your sweet tooth with a piece of our Canada Day cake or a cupcake and a glass of cold, orange Gatorade.
Children's Activity
The Port Burwell Marine Museum will be offering a children’s craft and activity on
the lawn. The Museum Curator is working on securing a “special guest” to attend and offer up a unique
experience for visitors.
Entertainment
While you're enjoying your hot dog and dessert, relax to the music of Hog Wild. They will be playing from noon until 3:00 p.m.
Community Village
Our Community Village offers various groups and organizations serving our community a place where they can interact with the people of Bayham and let them know what they do in support of our community's needs.
There is no charge to participate in the Community Village, so come on out and spread your word.
Space is limited, so if your group would like to join us please email us to reserve a spot.
Flyover
The culmination of a great day of celebration and fellowship is the flyover by World War II vintage airplanes of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association.
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Canada Day 2024 Activities
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Refreshments
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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
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Mary Spicer
Neo Concrete Supplies
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Smits Concrete
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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.
