Plenty on the go for Canada Day at the waterfront

(File photo by MyNorthBayNow.com staff)

A full day of activities is planned Tuesday at the waterfront for Canada Day. 

The city says that includes special centennial-themed events.  First up, is the return of the Canada Day 5K Road Race and the Canada Day Regatta. 

Opening Ceremonies begin at noon at the Kiwanis Bandshell with the singing of O’Canada and a performance by the Legion Pipes & Drums, followed by a birthday treat.

The Canada Day Kids Zone includes robotics displays, kickboxing, a Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre – dress-up station, paint the bus, carnival-style games, telescopes, Theater Outreach On-Stage performances from Seussical the Musical, mini-nets, sticks, and ringette demos and more.  

There‘s also the Centennial Zone behind the North Bay Museum with games, crafts, storyboards, a giant colouring board, and centennial poster contest displays.  

Other highlights include reptile shows, food vendors, and live music all day, with a fireworks finale over Lake Nipissing at 10 p.m.  

Road closures will be in effect from 8 to 11 p.m. 

The North Bay Museum and Dionne Quints Museum are also offering free admission on Canada Day.

Richard Coffin
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Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more. 

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