Canada Day marks the anniversary of Confederation and also offers us time to learn, reflect, commit to understanding the truth and move ahead towards reconciliation. The City of Edmonton acknowledges the traditional land on which we reside is in Treaty 6 Territory. We do this to create awareness that we are all treaty members, and to show recognition and respect for Indigenous Peoples and the traditional territories on which we live and work.
Fireworks Show
Time: 11pm
Enjoy the magnificent fireworks over Edmonton’s River Valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River on Monday July 1.
The fireworks will be livestreamed by CBC Edmonton for anyone who would like to watch remotely.
Fireworks Viewing and Access
Excellent viewing locations (direct sightline):
- Queen Elizabeth Park and Hill
- River Valley Road Trail
- Victoria Park
- Ezio Faraone Park (west entrance to High Level Bridge on 109 Street north)
Good viewing locations (indirect sightline):
- Alberta Legislature Grounds
- Walterdale Hill Road sidewalks and east Promenade
- Government House Park
- 109 Street (between Saskatchewan Drive and the High Level Bridge)
Note: No viewing is available from Kinsmen Park.
Pedestrian access will be unavailable in Kinsmen Park, including trail access, after road closures are in effect. Kinsmen playground, tennis courts and picnic areas are closed starting at 6am on Canada Day, July 1.
North-South Pedestrian Bridge Access
The following pedestrian access across the North Saskatchewan River will be unavailable from 9:45pm until 90 minutes after the fireworks:
- High Level Bridge
- 109 Street southbound, from 97 Avenue / High Level Bridge to 87 Avenue
- Menzies Bridge
Pedestrian access across the river will be available via the Groat Road Bridge, James Macdonald Bridge, Walterdale Bridge and the Low Level Bridge.
Watercraft
Watercraft may be taken out on the river to view the fireworks, however for safety reasons, a portion of the river to the north of the launch zone at Kinsmen Park (from approximately the Menzies Bridge to the Walterdale Bridge) will be blocked off to all watercraft during the fireworks.
Before taking watercraft out on the North Saskatchewan River, check the boat launch notifications. Closures may occur due to water levels, weather, or other situations.
Canada Day Road Closures
Expect traffic delays 2 hours before the fireworks and 2 hours after the show. Please be patient and courteous to help to make the trip home from the fireworks safe for everyone.
If you need to cross the river, please be aware of the potential for delay and adjust your travel plans accordingly. For full road closure details visit the Special Event Road Closures web page or view the Current Traffic Disruptions map.
River Valley Fireworks – Road Closures
6am
- Queen Elizabeth Park and Indigenous Art Park : ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞ parking lots
- Fortway Road north of Royal Glenora Club parking lot entrance
8pm
- Kinsmen Sport Centre and Queen Elizabeth Pool parking lot
9:30pm
- River Valley Road (westbound traffic permitted from Victoria Golf Course to the Royal Glenora Club)
9:45pm
- Menzies LRT bridge – Pedestrian level closed
- High Level Bridge sidewalks closed (both sides)
- Walterdale Hill
- Walterdale Bridge – closed to vehicles; pedestrian access open (both sides)
- Queen Elizabeth Park Road
- 107 Street, from 98 Avenue to Jasper Avenue
- 109 Street northbound, from 87 Avenue to Saskatchewan Drive
- 104 Street, south of 96 Avenue
10:15pm
- High Level Bridge, closed to vehicles (both directions)
11pm
- 97 Avenue, from 105 Street to 109 Street
- 109 Street, from 97 Avenue to 100 Avenue
Alberta Legislature – Road Closures
6am-midnight
- 99 Avenue, from 107 Street to 108 Street
- Fortway Drive from Royal Glenora Club to 96 Avenue
6am-6pm
- 96 Avenue, from 106 Street to Fortway Drive
- 107 Street, from 98 Avenue to Fortway Drive
Mill Woods Fireworks – Road Closures
7:30pm
- 66 Street, from 28 Avenue to 23 Avenue
10:45pm
- 28 Avenue, from 66 Street to Mill Woods Road
- Mill Woods Road, from 28 Avenue to 23 Avenue
- 23 Avenue, from Mill Woods Road to 66 street
- 66 Street at 34 Avenue closed to southbound traffic
- 28 Avenue at 50 Street closed to westbound traffic
- 23 Avenue at 50 Street closed to westbound traffic
Parking Restrictions
Increased parking restrictions will be in effect on Canada Day. The installation of no parking signs and no stopping signs will begin early on July 1 to ensure that these lanes are clear of vehicles during peak traffic times.
There will be no stopping or parking from 7pm until midnight at these locations:
- 109 Street, between 99 Avenue and 104 Avenue
- 109 Street, between 82 Avenue and Saskatchewan Drive
- 107 Street, between 99 Avenue and 102 Avenue
- 105 Street, between 102 Avenue and 104 Avenue
- River Valley Road, from 105 Street to Groat Road
After 8pm, parking will not be available at the Kinsmen Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Pool or Victoria Park Site #6 Picnic Shelter.
Obey all signage and direction of any onsite security personnel. Vehicles illegally parked will be tagged and towed.
ETS Canada Day Service
On July 1, all ETS bus and LRT routes will operate on their regular Sunday schedules, with additional service for the fireworks display. Capital/Metro Line trains will run on Saturday schedules. Capital Line and Valley Line trains will run every 15 minutes until approximately 1am on July 2. Regular transit fares apply.
Please allow plenty of time to get where you’re going on Canada Day. Plan ahead and expect travel delays both before and after the fireworks display. Use the ETS Trip Planner to plan your trip.
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks can be extremely dangerous and disruptive to individuals, property and the environment, particularly in dry conditions, if not used or handled correctly.
Be safe and remember, you must have a permit issued by the City of Edmonton to use fireworks within city limits. Always check to see if there is a fire ban in effect before use and make sure wind conditions are safe, as per permit conditions.
Under the City of Edmonton’s Public Places Bylaw 14614 and Community Standards Bylaw 14600, any use of fireworks without proper permits is illegal and subject to enforcement which can include fines of up to $10,000.
To learn more, see Firework Permits and Safety. For more information contact the Fire Prevention Office at cmsfpspecialevents@edmonton.ca.
