Well, with the end of June there is always at least one thing that Campbell River looks foward to - the build up to Canada Day! With events beginning at early as June 27th, no one will be left bored and wondering what to do with themselves, I can promise you that. And, with such a great crew once again putting together our Canada Day celebrations it's no wonder that the day is going to be just as awesome, if not better, then all those years previous!
Monday, June 25th:
Serious Coffee in Willow Point will be holding an Open Mic on Monday evening from 6-9pm. This is a great event to have fun and show off your talent while a group of viewers cheer you on the entire show! Not into singing? Then just come down to enjoy the event and show your support while enjoying a nice, hot cup of coffee. If your looking for more information on this event, you can call Serious Coffee at 250-923-1312.
Tuesday, June 26th:
Ready for another great musical performance? This week's Lunch in the Square performance will be featuring the musical talents of songwriters Bruce and Judy Wing. These two amazing musicians present to you an eclectic repetoire that combines folk, jazz, county, and refurbished oldies, as well as complementary muscial styles that are gauranteed to appeal to many different audience groups. The Wings also perform original music. featuring intertwining guitar parts and vocal harmonies and occasionally spice up with a mandolin, bass, or keyboard.
Interested? Then grab your lunch and head on down to the Spirit Square between 11:30am and 1:15pm to enjoy this great, free performance!
For more information on this opportunity, you can call Tucker at 250-204-3343.
Wednesday, June 27th:
Serious Coffee will be holding thier weekly Jam Night on Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in an informal, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome to come and join in, or just sit and listen. Just remember to come early as seats tend to fill up fast! For more information, you can call Serious Coffee at 250-923-1312.
Transformations on the Shore starts on today! For those or you new to Campbell River, this is a yearly chainsaw carving competition that takes place at the Frank James Park in Willow Point. And this year, they've pumped up the entertainment! For a complete schedule of the events, you can check the Transformations on the Shore write-up at the end of this blog.
There will be a Cha Cha Dance Workshop at the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay on Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. For just $20 you can become a better cha cha dancer! All levels are welcome, and to register you can either call 250-338-9279 or go online to http://www.valdance.com/.
Friday, June 29th:
The Senior's Canada Day Celebration will be taking place on Friday at these various locations:
10 am - Ironwood Place
11 am - New Horizons
1pm - Evergreen Care
2pm - Yuculta Lodge
Boon Dock will be playing live at the Quinsam Hotel on Friday evening. For more information on the show, you can call them at 250-286-9811.
Saturday, June 30th:
Presented by River Spirit and BraveHearts dragon boat teams, Campbell River's second annual Race the River Dragon Boat Regatta will be taking place on Saturday at the Dick Murphey Park on the Tyee Spit from 9am to 4pm. This wonderful family event will include the excitement of dragon boat racing, a delicious salmon barbecue, local entertainers, food vendors, and face painting. Head on down and join the fun!
The Flash Peace Walk will be taking place at the Robert Ostler Park from 10am to 12pm. In support of the Vancouver Walk for Peace March, this family event will be an opportunity to show your support in the need for change the world is facing. Everyone is invited to dance, sing, put on costumes, grab noisemakers, attention grabbers, and signs, and show their support for a world of peace. You can find more information on this walk at http://commonground.ca/about/walkforpeace/.
As it is officially almost Canada Day, the traditional Nite B4 Concert and Grieg Seafood BBQ is going to once again be held at the Campbell River Spirit Square! The BBQ will be starting at 6pm (yum!), with the concert featuring the Sean Hogan Band running from 7pm to 9pm.
Sunday, July 1st: CANADA DAY!!!
Here is your calendar of events to keep you busy and having fun throughout the day!
8am to 11am - The day starts off early with the Quality Foods Firefighters Pancake Breakfast at the Frank Jame Park in Willow Point.
9am to 12pm - After enjoying a delicious breakfast, it's time to head over the the Discover Fishing Pier to check out the Huck Finn and Small Fry Fishing Derby!
10am to 3pm - E&B Helicopters will be offering Helicopter Rides during this time, leaving from their base in Campbellton.
10:30am to 2:30pm - The Home Hardware Belt Sander Races, an event unique to Campbell River, are going to be held on Shoppers Row
10:30am to 3:30pm - The Shoppers Row Market
11am to 3:30pm - The Quality Foods/Daybreak Rotary Kid's Fest will be held at the Community Centre and on 11th Ave. They will also be doing an Animal Exhibit beside the Visitor Centre.
11am to 3pm - The Mike McInnes Salmon City Jam - Skateboarding will be held at the Skateboard Park at the Sportsplex in Willow Point.
11am to Dusk - Canada Day celebration at Ostler Park! Enjoy the craft and food market, bounce-a-rama. face painting, and family activities ALL DAY!
11am to 2pm- Come to the Spirit Square to enjoy the Local All-Stars Stage - live music continuing on throughout the day!
11am - the Hospital Foundation/Daybreak Rotary Canada Day Bed Races will be starting at the time on Shoppers Row
12pm - The Willow Point BIA Canada Day Cake will be cut at noon at Frank James Park, accompanied by the Legion Pipe Band
12pm to 2pm - Canada Day Crafts will be held at the Campbell River Art Gallery
1pm - The Marine Harvest/Firefighters Salmon BBQ will providing a delicious lunch option at the Long House in Robert Ostler Park.
1pm to 2:30pm - Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee at the Museum at Campbell River's Royal Tea
2:30pm to 3:30pm - Campbell River's own "Who is Barbosa" will be playing live at the Eagle Telus Stage
4pm - The Rotary Salmon Festival Parade! This year, the parade will be starting at Steve Marshall Ford and will go along Shoppers Row to 10th Ave, then onto Cedar St to return to Steve Marshall Ford.
5:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies and Canada Day Cake at the Eagle Telus Stage in Robert Ostler Park, as well as the arrival of the Skydivers!
6pm to 10pm - Live Music at the Eagle Telus Stage at Ostler Park! The line up will be as follows: Ellisa Hartman and Luke Blu Guthrie; XLR8; The Left; Cruel Young Heart
10:22pm - Campbell River's Quality Foods Festival of Lights! The Fireworks will be fired on the Discovery Passage across from Robert Ostler Park.
To see the schedule online, just click on this link: http://www.crcanadaday.com/schedule.html.
On a side note, DQ will be having bringing back their Canada Day special of red and white ice cream!
Transformations on the Shore Schedule:
Wednesday, June 27th: Carving from 7am to 7pm at the Frank James Park in Willow Point.
Thursday, June 28th: Carving from 7am to 7pm
Ally Choo will be performing on the Entertainment Stage from 7pm to 8:30pm
Friday, June 29th: Carving from 7am to 7pm
Fiftieth Parallel will be performing on the Entertainment Stage from 7pm to 8:30pm
Saturday, June 30th: Carving from 7am to 7pm
Quick Carve from 1pm to 2pm
Silent Auction Bids Start
Larry Hanson will be performing on the Entertainment Stage from 7pm to 8:30pm
Sunday, July 1st: CR Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast at 8am
Carving from 8am to 11pm
The Silent Auction for the Quick Carvings goes from 8am to 2pm
Carving ends at 11am
Pacifica Ukes will be performing on the Entertainment Stage from 1pm to 2pm
And finally, at 2pm to 3pm the awards will be presented, the win-a-carving raffle draw will be held, winning bids will be called for the quick carvings, and the silent auction will be announced.
And there is your Canada Day week laid out for you! If you have any questions, or would like to have your event added to our schedule, you can contact the Campbell River Visitor Centre by calling 250-830-0411 ext. 1, or emailing us at info@visitorcentre.ca.
Have a great week and enjoy the celebrations!
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