Canada Day at the Museum 2026

Event information on a red background beside an illustration of Fenton the Bear, the Museum’s teddy bear mascot.

Date: July 1, 2026 
Time: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: In-person event at the Museum
Cost: FREE

Join us for one of Fenton the Bear’s favourite days of the year! Enjoy family-friendly, interactive activities, live performances and community programming that highlight stories, cultures and experiences from across the country.

Wondering what to expect? Here’s some things to make your decision easier (or harder!):

  • Free admission for all visitors throughout the day
  • Take part in The Great Cookie Scavenger Hunt (while supplies last), crafts, explore our exhibitions, a photobooth, and more
  • Witness a citizenship ceremony followed by the opportunity to celebrate new Canadians at our New Canadian Pep Rally
  • Live performances featuring Freddy Mujica and cultural groups
  • A special screening of a live World Cup game and related activities
People walking in and out of the front doors of the Museum.
A group of young Asian children participating in crafts at a table in the Museum.
A group of children gathering around Fenton, the Museum’s teddy bear mascot, with one child hugging Fenton.
A group of Filipino women in red garments smiling behind a bald Filipino man.

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