Peace region communities prepare to celebrate Canada Day

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Cities and districts throughout the Peace region are preparing to celebrate Canada Day on the weekend, and residents are spoiled for choice regarding where and how to celebrate.

In Fort St. John, the city’s Fire Department is hosting a pancake breakfast at the Fire Hall from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on July 1st.

After that ends, a parade will begin moving through the city at 11:00 a.m., starting on 98th Street before moving to 100th Street via 102nd Avenue and ending near Centennial Park.

Celebrations in the park are set to continue until 4:00 p.m., with attractions including a “Classic Cruiser Car Show,” live music from local performers, a farmer’s market, and more.

Several local businesses, including Christian book store Peaceful Pages and Olive Tree Mediterranean Grill, are also hosting events and promotions to commemorate the occasion.

The City of Fort St. John’s website has a full list of attractions and more details.

South of Fort St. John, Pouce Coupe is also hosting a Canada Day parade, with a pancake breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Legion Hall, the parade leaving from the Village Square at 11:00 a.m., and celebrations following at the McNabb Park Ball Diamonds.

Elsewhere, Canada Day celebrations are also being planned in Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, and Chetwynd.