Discover Exciting Summer Festivals in Canada in 2024!
Written By
Zain Usmani
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Jul 2, 2024
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Life in Canada
Indigenous Peoples participate in the Calgary Stampede Parade.
Canadians look forward to festivals and these 2024 summer festivals are worth checking out! Canada is home to some of the biggest and grandest festivals out there. New to Canada? Explore some of its most thrilling festivals. From rodeos to music to fireworks, these 2024 summer festivals are sure to please!
Check out these Exciting Summer Festivals in 2024
Montreal International Jazz Festival | Montreal, Quebec
June 27 – July 6, 2024
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal has been thrilling music lovers since its first festival in 1980. It takes place in the heart of downtown Montreal, in the Quartier des Spectacles. In addition to jazz, this festival offers more than 350 shows and more than two-thirds are free. Check out some of the headliners at the 44th edition of the jazzfest!
Calgary Stampede| Calgary, Alberta
July 5 – 14, 2024
Calgary, and Western Canada in general, has a long farming history. And, most aspects of people’s lives revolved around running the family farm before Canada became a country. Specifically, cattle ranches were the most common type of farm present around Calgary and most of Alberta. So to embrace its modest origins, Calgary hosts a ten-day summer festival each year known as the Calgary Stampede.
The Calgary Stampede is the biggest rodeo event in Canada and among the top rodeos in North America. And, the main attraction is the tournament-style rodeo events.
It also has many other fun activities. Experience the Calgary Stampede PowWow that highlights the diversity of First Nations dancing, singing, and drumming. Or, visit the Stage of Wonders and Le Cirque de la Nuit’s STARSLINGERS. This summer festival provides a range of shows, music, food and drink, and plenty of attractions that the whole family will enjoy.
Fireworks competition in Vancouver, British Columbia over English Bay.
Honda Celebration of Light, 2024| Vancouver, BC
July 20, 24, 27, 2024
The Honda Celebration of Light is the biggest fireworks competition in the world. It is also the longest-running offshore fireworks competition in the world. In 2024, three countries will compete: Portugal (July 20), Malaysia (July 24), and United Kingdom (July 27). The fireworks take place over English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia. Morton Park, which is close, will host live music events, food trucks, and activities for everyone.
For more details about this spectacular summer festival, visit the festival guide.
A highlight of this summer festival is the stunning Caribbean costumes.
Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)| Toronto, Ontario
August 1 – 4, 2024
It is only fitting that Canada’s largest festival takes place in Toronto, its largest city. Caribana is North America’s largest carnival. Also known as the Toronto Caribbean Carnival this event celebrates Caribbean culture. The highly-anticipated carnival represents almost all Caribbean cultures and gets its unique theme from all Caribbean Islands.
The festival is now officially known as Toronto Caribbean Carnival. Many know the festival as, “Caribana”, which is what you get when you mix the words, “Caribbean”, and “Canada”. At this summer festival, you’ll discover anything and everything Caribbean. From Caribbean music to food, the carnival has something for everyone. After all, it is the largest carnival in North America.
Some other things you can expect are people in Caribbean clothing and costumes, Caribbean dances, and other traditions found in the Caribbean Islands. To learn more, check out the Caribana Toronto guide.
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Edmonton Heritage Festival| Edmonton, Alberta
Aug 3 – 5, 2024
Canada has achieved what so many countries have failed to in the past. That achievement is building a culturally accepting environment where people from different backgrounds can live together peacefully. To celebrate this achievement, Edmonton hosts the largest celebration of multiculturalism in the world.
The Edmonton Heritage Festivalis a fun and light-hearted three-day event that celebrates the beautiful cultures in our country. The festival represents over 60 nations that each set up outdoor pavilions at Edmonton Exhibition Lands and Borden Parks. From traditional live music to iconic cultural foods, the Edmonton Heritage Festival has something for everyone. It is a great way to have some fun while also learning about the wonderful cultures that make up Canada.
Summer is about relaxing, spending time with loved ones, and having fun! Whether you attend a large summer festival or take a walk in the park, make sure to enjoy the wonderful events that Canada has to offer.
These are just some of the many summer festivals taking place in 2024. Each part of Canada has its unique way of celebrating the summer. To search for other summer festivals in 2024, check out some of these events and celebrations in local communities.
My name is Zain Usmani and I am a freelance content writer who currently resides in Mississauga, Ontario. I immigrated from Pakistan to Canada 5 years ago and have lived in many cities ever since. I have lived in Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Regina SK, London ON, and Mississauga ON, while visiting over 40 Canadian cities and towns. I have a great passion for writing and I love helping people through it.
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