Celebrate Canada Day in Newmarket: A Day of Music, Food, and Fun

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On Canada Day, head to Riverwalk Commons at 200 Doug Duncan Dr. for the Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival, taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be prepared for a fun-filled day of live concerts, food vendors, rides on the Tim Hortons Express Train, roaming busker entertainment, and more. The event will take place rain or shine, with updates on severe weather conditions available on the town's website and social media. For those looking to avoid parking headaches, the town offers a free bus shuttle service between the Magna Centre and Riverwalk, as well as free parking in various locations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons, with live concerts, food vendors, rides, and more.
  • Free parking is available along Doug Duncan Drive and in several large parking lots, with access to the Tom Taylor Trail for a short walk to downtown.
  • The town's free bus shuttle service will run between the Magna Centre and Riverwalk, and between the Ray Twinney Complex and Riverwalk.
  • Face-painting and busker circle shows will be available at the festival.
  • Festivalgoers can enter a draw to win 10 $100 Tim Hortons gift cards, for a total value of $1,000, while quantities last.

Statistics:

  • The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Canada Day.
  • There will be free parking available along Doug Duncan Drive and in several large parking lots.
  • The town's free bus shuttle service will run between the Magna Centre and Riverwalk, and between the Ray Twinney Complex and Riverwalk, with wheelchair- and stroller-accessible buses.
  • The package of 10 $100 Tim Hortons gift cards has a total value of $1,000.
  • The evening concert and fireworks at George Richardson Park will feature the Newmarket Citizen's Band and Switchbeat from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Sources:

  • Newmarket Era, attributed to Lisa Queen, with the headline "If you're looking for a fun time with food, entertainment and more, Newmarket will be the place to be on Canada Day."
  • Newmarket Council for information on the town's free bus shuttle service and parking locations.