Canada Day

On July 1, 2020, Canada celebrates 153 years and while Canada Day may look a little different this year due to COVID-19, we're still celebrating! Tell us how you're celebrating this year using #HHCanadaDay on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

A special thank you from Town staff:
Thank you to everyone who submitted their answers to our Canada Day scavenger hunt this year! We were overwhelmed by the amazing response, having received almost 100 submissions from across Halton Hills. It was great to see families participating in Canada Day together and showing their Canadian spirit. Everyone who participated did a great job of decoding the secret messages and those to submitted correctly have been entered into a draw for their chance to win an Active Easy prize pack!  Thank you again to everyone, all winners have been contacted.

Canadian Heritage's Virtual Canada Day

The Government of Canada is celebrating Canada Day virtually this year to bring us together and share our pride in being Canadian. The Town of Halton Hills will join the virtual conversation, promote Canada Day programming and encourage the participation within our community.

• Celebration Kit
  • 30+ interactive, creative and educational activities you can do in the comfort of your home with the whole family. Visit Government of Canada website to download Celebration Kit Activity Packs.
• Virtual Broadcasts on Canada Day
  • Artistic performances from iconic coast to coast Canadians. Daytime show starts at 1 p.m. EST with hosts Serena Ryder and Pierre-Yves Lord. Evening show starts at 8 p.m. EST ending with a montage of the best Canada Day fireworks from past years. View the  virtual broadcast schedules.
• Video Capsules
  • Starting June 29, you can jump into online activities and explore different facets of Canada with renowned Canadian personalities such as Chef Ricardo, former football player Étienne Boulay and travel vlogger, Gunnarolla. Watch the video capsules online.

Canada Day in Halton Hills

Oh Canada! The Town is offering activities at a local level to! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram leading up to and on Canada Day for fun facts about our country, inspirational quotes and to reflect on past Canada Day celebrations in Halton Hills.

• Show your National Pride!
  • In 2017, Halton Hills was designated the most patriotic town in Canada. Residents are encouraged to “dust off their flags” and decorate their homes in red, white and Canadian flags.  Share your photos with us at #HHCanadaDay #OhCanada #Canadaday
• Community Chalk Challenge!
  • From now until Canada Day, we’re challenging the community to get active and creative with chalk!  Draw fun games like hopscotch or giant chess, create an obstacle course or a race track for toy cars and trucks, or learn colours and numbers. All you need is some side walk chalk, a sunny day and a bucket full of creativity. Create a special Canada day themed design and share your designs with us using #HHchalkchallenge #HHCanadaday
• Explore Halton Hills Scavenger Hunt!
  • Go on two local scavenger hunts highlighting Acton and Georgetown's municipal buildings, heritage sites and art! Complete the hunt, solve the problem and submit your answers to Erin Burger for a chance to win an Active Easy prize pack! Download the scavenger hunts below:

ACTON  SCAVENGER HUNT  GEORGETOWN SCAVENGER HUNT

Canada Day Fireworks

Residents wishing to discharge fireworks this Canada Day are reminded to adhere to COVID-19 health and safety protocols which include practicing physical distancing and keeping gatherings to 10 people or less. Residents may also consider viewing virtual fireworks available on various social media sites. Please visit our fireworks web page for more information on safety tips when discharging fireworks.

Families interested in discharging fireworks on Canada Day are reminded of the following by-law provisions. Those who fail to follow these provisions are guilty of an offence and if convicted, are liable to a fine as provided in the Provincial Offences Act.

• The discharge of fireworks is only permitted on Canada Day; this year Canada Day is Wednesday  July 1^st, 2020. 
• No person under the age of 18 shall set off any fireworks, except under supervision and control of a person 18 years of age or older.
• No person shall discharge fireworks on land except his own unless consent has been obtained.
• No person shall discharge any fireworks in or on any highway, street lane, square or other public place.  (The discharge of fireworks on Town owned property such as parks is not permitted without first obtaining written permission).
• No person shall discharge fireworks in such a place or manner to create danger or nuisance to others.
• No person shall discharge any fireworks into any building, doorway, structure, automobile or any other place where such setting off might create a danger or nuisance to any person or property.
• Firecrackers are not permitted.

Special shout outs!

Thank you to the Acton Fire Fighters Association who have hosted our annual fireworks display at Prospect Park on Canada Day for several decades!  We will miss you this year!

Another thank you to the Glen Williams Town Hall Board for hosting Canada Day in the Glen over the years.  The parade is always a highly anticipated event full of fun for the whole family!  Can't wait to see you back in 2021!