Tim Hortons Canada Day 2026

Date(s)
  • Jul 1, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Event type
    Town Event

    Event Details:

    Join us on Wednesday July 1, 2026 for our annual Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival featuring: 

    • Live concerts at Riverwalk Commons 
    • Food vendors including a licensed area and BBQ managed by the North Newmarket Lions Club 
    • Rides on the Tim Hortons Express Train 
    • Busker circle shows and roaming entertainment
    • Vendors 
    • Face painting
    • and more! 

    Event Schedule:

    Riverwalk Commons Main Stage #1 – Live Music:

    11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – The Devin Cuddy Band

    12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Taylor Made Band

    2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – The Devin Cuddy Band

    3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Taylor Made Band

    Timothy St. (between Doug Duncan Dr. & Cedar St.) Busker Performances:

    11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Kiki Totally Outrageous

    12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – The Aaron Matthews Show

    1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Kiki Totally Outrageous

    2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – The Aaron Matthews Show

    Be sure to also check out the festivities happening next door on Newmarket's Main Street.

    Main St. & Botsford St. Main Stage #2 – Live Music:

    10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Many Minds

    1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Floral Park

    Main St. & Botsford St. Main Stage #3 – Live Music:

    10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Genevieve Cyr

    1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Rob Watts

    Free Bus Shuttle:

    YRT shuttle services will be available for attendees to the Daytime Concert & Festival at Riverwalk Commons from the following locations:

    • Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket)
    • Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive, Newmarket)
    • Ray Twinney Complex (100 Eagle Street West, Newmarket)

    Please note that the bus shuttles are wheelchair and stroller accessible and will also include a bike rack for cyclist use.

    Bus Shuttle Service - Magna Centre -> Riverwalk Commons

    Bus Shuttle Service - Riverwalk Commons -> Magna Centre

    Bus Shuttle Service - Ray Twinney Complex -> Riverwalk Commons

    Bus Shuttle Service - Riverwalk Commons -> Ray Twinney Complex

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    Evening Concert & Fireworks :

    Wednesday, July 1, 2026 

    7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

    George Richardson Park (Bayview Parkway) 

    Join us at George Richardson Park in the evening for live music, food trucks and a spectacular fireworks display!

    Event Schedule:

    7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Newmarket Citizen’s Band

    9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Live Concert featuring the band Duvét

    10:10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Fireworks

    Coffee for a Year Contest presented by Tim Hortons

    Participants attending the daytime concert & festival and evening concert & fireworks will have the opportunity to complete and submit a ballot (while ballot quantities last) for a chance to WIN one (1) Coffee for a Year prize, presented by Tim Hortons.

    Prize:

    • Coffee for a Year (eleven(11) $100 Tim Hortons gift card(s) for a total value of $1,100
    • The prize must be accepted as is, and may not be exchanged. No substitutions will be allowed.  
      All eleven (11) $100 Tim Hortons gift card(s) with a value of $1,100, cannot be exchanged and/or substituted for any cash value.

    Contest Eligibility:

    • Participants must be 18 years of age or older as of July 1, 2026
    • Only one entry may be completed and submitted by a single attendee
    • To win, participants must be Newmarket residents

    Parking and Road Closure Information:

    Parking is available in the downtown area, including at Riverwalk Commons, Fairy Lake, Gorman Outdoor Pool, and more.

    Road Closure Information:

    On Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Main Street, between Water Street and Queen Street and Timothy Street, between Doug Duncan Drive and Main Street (including Cedar Street), will be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Vehicle access or parking will not be permitted on Main Street during this time. 

    Thank you to our Sponsor

    See the video recap below to see what happened at Canada Day 2025

     

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