Very Few Events But…
There are no record conventions and only one comicon like event in Vancouver, MiniComi, but if you’re in the National Capital and planning to attend the Canada Day celebrations you should note that the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau is hosting an exhibition celebrating Canadian pop and rock.
Retro – Popular Music in Canada from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s will be on display until Jan 18th, 2026 every day from 9am to 5pm and with extended hours to 7pm on Thursdays and Canada Day itself.
Admission information can be found by clicking here and admission is free to kids aged 17 and younger but a ticket be claimed in their name via the link provided. And note that holders of the Canada Strong Pass that are aged 18 to 24 are entitled to a 50% discount on admission via this form as well.
It also appears that admission is free on Thursday nights from 6 to 7pm and on Canada Day from 9am to 7pm according to the ticket purchasing site. And when it comes to transit, Route 8 services the venue at bus stop number 1940, operating from Pimisi Station in Ottawa on OC Transpo and multiple bus routes on STO also service the museum in the city of Gatineau itself, via bus stop numbers 2612 and 2618.
Enjoy your weekend and Canada. Stay safe and hydrated.
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Canada Day Weekend
There won’t be any record conventions or comicon this weekend because it’s Canada Day weekend. But There should be plenty of discounts at your local record stores and concerts in the major cities.
Please consult your local tourism board for details and check with your local public transit authority to see if free rides are available.
OC Transpo is offering free rides in Ottawa on Canada Day. Click here for details.
By the way, please note that Prime Day will be on July 16th and 17th, 2024 at Amazon.ca. And the 20 Bonus Air Miles offer on $50 Amazon gift cards at participating Shell stations ends on June 30th, 2024.
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No Record Fairs This Weekend But…
It’s Canada Day on Saturday. And if you’re in the Ottawa area for the festivities, you can also visit the small town of Merrickville and browse the 15% to 50% off used vinyl at Vinyl Destination, which will be open for its 11th Anniversary from 10am to 5pm.
I also believe stores in the Rideau Center like FYE may be open for limited hours in Downtown Ottawa, which is accessible by public transit for free.
People who live outside of the national capital area should probably look at their favourite music store websites to see if they’re open on Saturday (or Sunday), with limited hours. And possibly consult their local public transit authority to see if they’re offering free rides on Canada Day.
You should also note that some retailers may be closed on Saturday but offerings deals via their website , some starting Friday and ending Sunday.
Have a safe weekend.
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Canada Day Tips
Use public transit. It’s free in some cities like Ottawa, and more convenient to access the popular public event.
Stay hydrated. Always drink water on top of your other beverages. Yes, it may make you visit the restroom more often but you don’t want to become dehydrated.
Wash your hand often/Use hand sanitizer. Nasty bugs take advantage of these events to proliferate and you’re going to be touching surfaces that have been touched by a lot of people in a very short time. Better safe than sorry.
Relax and take it easy. You’ve got a whole weekend. Enjoy it.
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Virtual Canada Day
Multiple online, television and radio broadcasts will be made available today, many of which are listed on the Canadian Heritage web site.
You can also listen to the Top 100 Canadian Songs of All Time on Boom 97.3 starting at 10 AM Eastern. These will also air on local Boom affiliates through-out Canada.
Enjoy. And Stay safe.
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Canada Day To Go Virtual
In light of the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s priority of keeping Canadians safe, Canadian Heritage has decided to host Canada Day virtually. Details will be announced soon. #CanadaDayhttps://t.co/jDcqEl6Iw1 pic.twitter.com/210uNAPSY8
— Canadian Heritage (@CdnHeritage) April 17, 2020
The cancellation of Canada Day celebrations on the Hill is regrettable, but it's the right decision to keep everyone safe. I'll be celebrating our country virtually with Canadians from coast to coast on July 1st, and I look forward to welcoming you all back to Ottawa in 2021!
— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) April 17, 2020
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