Join us for Canada Day! Wednesday July 1 2026
Activities all day with a community gathering beginning at 4pm in Memorial Park!
Programme des événements et activités de la Fête du Canada en français ici
Canada Day 2026 Proudly Supported By:
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Join us on July 1st for a full day of community celebrations, family fun, music, food, and Canadian pride!
🍁CANADA DAY IN ARMSTRONG & SPALLUMCHEEN 🍁
Join us on July 1st for a full day of community celebrations, family fun, music, food, and Canadian pride!
🥞 Start Your Day
• 9:00 AM – Canada Day Hike at Mt. Rose Swanson
(Meet on Chamberlain Road by 8:45 AM for waiver signing. Donations for trail projects welcome.)
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Canada Day Swim at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Aquatic Centre
🎉 Opening Ceremony – 4:00 PM Lions Gazebo Memorial Park
• Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party
• O Canada performed by the Rockin' Mamas
• Welcome - Kim Magarvey, President, AS Chamber of Commerce
• Land Acknowledgement
• Prayer for Canada - Pastor Ryan Maljaars
• Greetings from:
MP Mel Arnold
MLA David Williams
Mayor Joe Cramer, City of Armstron
Mayor Christine Fraser, Township of Spallumcheen
• Recognition of Ina Forrest, Canadian Curling Hall of Fame Inductee & Paralympian
• Recognition of Past Citizens of the Year
• Announcement of the 2026 Citizen of the Year
• Happy Birthday Canada! with the Rockin' Mamas
🎈 Family Fun Begins at 4:30 PM
🍁 Welcome Tent
Pick up your Canada Day swag from Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 members and volunteers.-
Enter to win tickets to the RCMP Musical Ride
🎂 Birthday Cake
Served by the staff of Valley First Credit Union Armstrong (while supplies last) beginning at 4:30pm
🍔 Food & Refreshments
Featuring:
• PV Blvd Coffee
• Samosa Joe's
• Armstrong Scouts
• Armstrong Lions Club
• Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza
• Seventh Day Adventists 'Haystacks'
• Ice Cream Lab
👶👵 Contest Alert! We’ll be recognizing the youngest and oldest person in attendance at our Canada Day celebration!
🔍 Canada Day Scavenger Hunt
Pick up your card and directions at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce tent. Great Prizes
🎨 Free Face Painting
Christine of Creative Works for children under 18.
🖍️ Calling all young artists!
Stop by the Chamber booth to pick up your Canada Day colouring sheet and enter the contest!
📸 Photo Booth
Flash & Frame will help you capture your Canada Day memories.
🚗 Cam Jammers Car Club will be on site with Pinewood Derby Car Kits
🏰 Wacky Dual Bounce House Hosted by Ruckus Rentals.
🐄 Mobile Dairy Classroom
Get up close and learn where your milk comes from! Enjoy hands-on activities, interactive displays, and a chance to learn more about dairy farming in a fun and engaging way for all ages.
⚽ Activities & Community Booths
• Zion United Church Soccer Skills Challenge
• Haugen Healthcare Society Jelly Bean Guess
• Okanagan Science Centre Youth Activities
•The Bookish Collective. Make and Take Activity
• Armstrong Kin Club Gummy Bear Guess; Pick up Tickets to the Musical Ride
• Armstrong Guides Soccer-themed Make and Take activity
• AS Fire Department Tour the fire truck and learn fire safety hints!
• Glad Tidings Church Family Activities
• Kiran Chopra Free Henna
🪄 Fizzban Wizard
5:00 PM Enjoy an amazing 40-minute magic show!
🎵 Live Entertainment – Lions Gazebo
• 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Matt Ryan – Hometown Famous
• 6:00 PM: Japanese Taiko Drummers & Chidori Dancers
• 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Turtle Valley Band
💃 Square Dancing
Join Will Cullen on the grass in front of the Lions Gazebo at 7:30 PM.
Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your Canadian spirit as we celebrate together!
✨ Stay tuned as we continue to add activities and special surprises!
❤️ Everyone is welcome!
Thank you to the Department of Canadian Heritage for funding this community event!
#CanadaDay #ArmstrongBC #CelebrateCanada #CommunityStrong #ArmstrongSpallumcheen #CanadaDay2026
🍁CANADA DAY IN ARMSTRONG & SPALLUMCHEEN 🍁
Join us on July 1st for a full day of community celebrations, family fun, music, food, and Canadian pride!
🥞 Start Your Day
• 9:00 AM – Canada Day Hike at Mt. Rose Swanson
(Meet on Chamberlain Road by 8:45 AM for waiver signing. Donations for trail projects welcome.)
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Canada Day Swim at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Aquatic Centre
🎉 Opening Ceremony – 4:00 PM Lions Gazebo Memorial Park
• Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party
• O Canada performed by the Rockin' Mamas
• Welcome - Kim Magarvey, President, AS Chamber of Commerce
• Land Acknowledgement
• Prayer for Canada - Pastor Ryan Maljaars
• Greetings from:
MP Mel Arnold
MLA David Williams
Mayor Joe Cramer, City of Armstron
Mayor Christine Fraser, Township of Spallumcheen
• Recognition of Ina Forrest, Canadian Curling Hall of Fame Inductee & Paralympian
• Recognition of Past Citizens of the Year
• Announcement of the 2026 Citizen of the Year
• Happy Birthday Canada! with the Rockin' Mamas
🎈 Family Fun Begins at 4:30 PM
🍁 Welcome Tent
Pick up your Canada Day swag from Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 members and volunteers.-
Enter to win tickets to the RCMP Musical Ride
🎂 Birthday Cake
Served by the staff of Valley First Credit Union Armstrong (while supplies last) beginning at 4:30pm
🍔 Food & Refreshments
Featuring:
• PV Blvd Coffee
• Samosa Joe's
• Armstrong Scouts
• Armstrong Lions Club
• Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza
• Seventh Day Adventists 'Haystacks'
• Ice Cream Lab
👶👵 Contest Alert! We’ll be recognizing the youngest and oldest person in attendance at our Canada Day celebration!
🔍 Canada Day Scavenger Hunt
Pick up your card and directions at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce tent. Great Prizes
🎨 Free Face Painting
Christine of Creative Works for children under 18.
🖍️ Calling all young artists!
Stop by the Chamber booth to pick up your Canada Day colouring sheet and enter the contest!
📸 Photo Booth
Flash & Frame will help you capture your Canada Day memories.
🚗 Cam Jammers Car Club will be on site with Pinewood Derby Car Kits
🏰 Wacky Dual Bounce House Hosted by Ruckus Rentals.
🐄 Mobile Dairy Classroom
Get up close and learn where your milk comes from! Enjoy hands-on activities, interactive displays, and a chance to learn more about dairy farming in a fun and engaging way for all ages.
⚽ Activities & Community Booths
• Zion United Church Soccer Skills Challenge
• Haugen Healthcare Society Jelly Bean Guess
• Okanagan Science Centre Youth Activities
•The Bookish Collective. Make and Take Activity
• Armstrong Kin Club Gummy Bear Guess; Pick up Tickets to the Musical Ride
• Armstrong Guides Soccer-themed Make and Take activity
• AS Fire Department Tour the fire truck and learn fire safety hints!
• Glad Tidings Church Family Activities
• Kiran Chopra Free Henna
🪄 Fizzban Wizard
5:00 PM Enjoy an amazing 40-minute magic show!
🎵 Live Entertainment – Lions Gazebo
• 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Matt Ryan – Hometown Famous
• 6:00 PM: Japanese Taiko Drummers & Chidori Dancers
• 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Turtle Valley Band
💃 Square Dancing
Join Will Cullen on the grass in front of the Lions Gazebo at 7:30 PM.
Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your Canadian spirit as we celebrate together!
✨ Stay tuned as we continue to add activities and special surprises!
❤️ Everyone is welcome!
Thank you to the Department of Canadian Heritage for funding this community event!
#CanadaDay #ArmstrongBC #CelebrateCanada #CommunityStrong #ArmstrongSpallumcheen #CanadaDay2026
.... and thank you to the following for their ongoing support of our community events!
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2025 Citizen of the Year Jim Martin and wife Lana