2026 Schedule
A full day at the Grand Quai, featuring the arrival of Le Canada en marche, civic moments, family activities, discovery moments and live performances.
Schedule subject to adjustments.
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Grand Quay, Old Port of Montreal
11 a.m.
Gathering of Le Canada en marche participants at Place d’Armes
12:15 a.m.
Departure of Le Canada en marche from Place d’Armes toward the Grand Quay
1 p.m.
Approximate arrival of Le Canada en marche participants at the Grand Quay (30 min.)
Welcome for Le Canada en marche participants and the public at the Grand Quay, with an RCMP Pipes and Drums performance
1:30 p.m.
Ceremonial 21-gun salute by the Canadian Armed Forces (10 min.)
Temporary Canadian tattoos, small flags and stickers
1:40 p.m.
Military vehicle display (50 min.)
Canadian Armed Forces presence to meet the public and take photos.
Citizenship ceremony for new Canadians
National anthem accompanied by the military band and flag raising.
2 to 3 p.m.
from 2 p.m.
Participatory activities (until 6 p.m.)
Participatory activities inspired by soccer, hockey and aerospace: skill challenges, freestyle soccer demonstrations, family games, inflatable course, giant foosball, creative workshop and themed photobooth
Distribution of promotional items
Promotional items and Canada flags, while supplies last
Food trucks (until 10 p.m.)
Picnic/relaxation area
3:30 p.m.
Distribution of Montréal Canada Day mini-cakes
Limited quantities available
4:00 p.m.
Anyma Ora performance (60 min.)
Electro-pop performance with an Indigenous dancer
5:30 p.m.
King Melrose performance (75 min.)
7:15 p.m.
William Cloutier performance (75 min.)
8:30 p.m.
Musical closing with Antonin Prinz and end-of-day atmosphere
10 p.m.
Official end of the event
Family activities will be inspired by three worlds that currently place Canada in motion, locally and internationally: soccer, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosted by Canada; aerospace, with Canada’s presence in space and the symbolic reach of both official languages; and hockey, a historic source of pride deeply connected to Montréal and Canada’s national winter sport.
These choices will allow the public to play, discover and take part through simple, accessible and family-friendly activities.
Activities inspired by Canadian pride today
Anyma Ora
4 to 5 p.m.
William Cloutier
7:15 to 20:30 5:30 p.m.
Antonin Prinz
8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
A festive DJ presence to support the energy of the site and the end of the day
The stage in motion
The main stage will showcase local artists and emerging Canadian voices, with performances throughout the day. Artist profiles should include official photos and, whenever possible, short videos to help audiences discover the program before July 1.
Partners
Thank you to our partners who make Montréal Canada Day possible. This event is made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.
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