Canada Day 2020 celebrations will look a little different this year for many, but what an opportunity to create some new traditions! Why not start the day off with a pancake breakfast with help from of Wile’s Lake Farm Market? Next up, challenge the kids to create a backyard parade, pack them up and head to BernArt be aMazed or help them discover our heritage with Canada Day Celebration Kits from Heritage Canada. Set your iPad up outside and take in all that is happening virtually, from town specific celebrations to national broadcasts, sit back and enjoy some Canadian talent. Fire up the grill, enjoy the seasonal goods that are arriving at our local farmers markets, we will share some of our favourite recipes below. As you can see, even with COVID-19, there are still lots of ways to celebrate Canada Day on the South Shore. 🇨🇦
Wiles Lake Farm Market – Take Home Pancake Breakfast (SOLD OUT)
One of the most popular, and one of our favourite, Canada Day traditions on the South Shore is Wiles Lake Farm Market‘s Pancake Breakfast. A delicious and fun way to start the celebrations. Unable to welcome guests this year, they are offering their Pancake Breakfast To-Go! Order online and pick-up June 29th and 30th. Now you can enjoy all the same breakfast treats, while still in your own pj’s and slippers. Proceeds for each breakfast box sold goes to the Wileville Fire Department. THIS OFFER HAS SOLD OUT – THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!
Greenfield & District Fire Department – Take Out Fish ‘n’ Chips
Greenfield and District Volunteer Fire Department are continuing with their Canada Day Fish ‘n’ Chips Supper, this year it will be take out only. A great way to support your local Fire Department this Canada Day. Pre order now E-transfer is available.
Riverport Canada Day – Bayport Pub
The Bayport Pub is doing what they can to keep the Riverport Canada Day traditions alive and support their local fire department. Join them between 12pm-7pm for Fish Fry, Scallops and Strawberry Shortcake. Prepared by the Pub and served by the Riverport Volunteer Fire Department members. Portions of all proceeds goes to the fire department. This will be an outdoor event, no seating, please keep your COVID-19 Social Distance and overall best practises in mind.
Poutine Day Eh – Saltbox Brewery
Saltbox Brewery and Recardos Pizza have teamed up to bring you Poutine Day Eh!. What better way to celebrate Canada Day then Poutine and Beer, Eh? Purchase a $6 poutine from Recardo’s Pizza, bring it to our patio and get a 16oz drink for $5! Poutine not your thing? Grab a large pizza with your choice of toppings and a 12″ garlic fingers for $25! Bring it to our patio and get a 16oz for $5!
Mahone Bay Fire Department Bingo
The Mahone Bay Fire Department is holding a Canada Day Bingo! Play starts at 7pm, please call (902) 624-8437 or message through their FaceBook page to reserve your spot!
The Best of Bridgewater : Celebrate Canada Day Online Edition
The Best of Bridgewater : Celebrate Canada Edition
Celebrate Canada Day in style from the comfort of your living room! Join the Town of Bridgewater on Facebook Wednesday, July 1, 2020 for the ultimate Canadian-themed variety show, sponsored by Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien. Featuring the musical stylings of many talented local artists, plus a variety of multicultural acts, all thanks to our partners at the South Shore Multicultural Association. There’s no better way to celebrate our rich national heritage. You’re not going to want to miss this!
VIDEO CONTEST:
Don’t forget to show us your national pride for a chance to have your video featured in the show! All you have to do is send a 30-second clip to Alex.Peeler@bridgewater.ca with the subject line “Best of Bridgewater” and tell us why you’re proud to be Canadian.
Canada Day at BernArt be aMAZEd!
BernArt is celebrating Canada Day with the season opening of the BernArt be aMazed! Come and spend a few hours at our safe, outdoor space with plenty of room to keep social distance.
Seaside A Cappella Members in Virtual “O Canada”
How fun is this? Members of Seaside A Cappella, the South Shore’s very own women’s a cappella chorus, will appear with 300 singers across Canada in Canada Day virtual choral performance of “O Canada.” Watch for it on the Seaside A Cappella Facebook page, at www.youtube.com/JordanTravis or on Facebook at Jordan Travis Music.
Town of Lunenburg – Online Celebrations
Join the Town Of Lunenburg, Mayor Rachel Bailey and some special guests as we celebrate Canada Day in Lunenburg, July 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Join them and enjoy: Local musical guests, Canada Day greetings from your neighbours, and more! You can join via Zoom or YouTube Live.
Want to be a part of the celebration? The town is looking for video or photo submissions. All you need to do is submit a video or photo wishing your neighbours a “Happy Canada Day!” by June 29. More celebration details to come, check their Facebook page as we get closer to July 1st!
Heritage Canada Online National Celebration
Across the country, as you celebrate Canada Day in your own way, join Heritage Canada for a virtual celebration. The daytime show, Canada Day Across the Country, starting at 2pm ATL, offers a virtual tour of the celebrations and many surprises. With hosts Serena Ryder and Pierre-Yves Lord, discover talented artists. The evening show, Canada Day Together, is a very special edition of Canada’s annual iconic celebration. Let yourself be entertained by great Canadian artists, in the comfort of your home.
Canada Day Celebration Kits
In collaboration with their partners, Heritage Canada has prepared interactive, creative and educational activities for the whole family. Have fun exploring each Canada Day Celebration Kits and share your experience on social media using the hashtag #CanadaDay.
Backyard BBQ Celebration Recipes
As we are putting our Canada Day celebration menu together, we thought we would share some of our favourite recipes.
We love using the freshest, local ingredients which we can find at our local farmers markets and Wiles Lake Farm Market, it just makes everything taste that much better.
What are your plans for celebrating Canada Day? Do you have a favourite Canada Day recipe? Do you break out the croquet set? Hit the beach or trails? Are you doing something new this year, we’d love to hear about all your plans. Happy Canada Day!
Lynn,
We live in Halifax but love the south shore and do enjoy your site. Thanks.
Canada day. Riverport Pub fish fry…do you know how much please?
Thanks.
Hi Brenda,
I checked with BayPort Pub, here you go:
1 piece fish and chips (full haddock fillet) $12
Extra Fish $5
Scallops and Chips $15
Strawberry Shortcake $5
They will be posting in the event later today as well, for quick reference.
Cheers,
Lynn