City of Courtenay releases Canada Day festivities schedule

With Canada Day just over a week away, the City of Courtenay has announced their plans for the community to celebrate. 

Starting on Sunday, June 30, the Night Before Concert will be held at Lewis Park starting at 4 p.m. 

The Timebenders are headlining the show and will feature Indigenous and multicultural performances followed by the Sean Grieve Committee. 

The next day, Canada’s birthday festivities begin at 9 a.m. in Downtown Courtenay with the Comox Valley Concert Band at Randy Wiwchar Plaza. 

The 5th Street mile follows the performance beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the parade down 5th Street begins at 10. 

After the parade ends, activities shift back to Lewis Park at 11 a.m. for a family day of fun including vendors, food, and activity booths among other things. 

Lyall Steel and Isabell Durand will perform at Lewis Park, followed by headliners West Coast Chicago (WCC). 

For a full list of the day’s events, visit www.courtenay.ca/CanadaDay  

Nathan Maley
Nathan Maley
Born and raised in Nanaimo, Nathan is passionate about sharing local stories with the communities where he grew up. When he’s not working, he can often be found on the court playing ball hockey, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing with a good movie.

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