Canada Day at Rouge National Urban Park
Canada Day July 1 - 3
Join us July 1, 2, 3rd to celebrate 150 years of Confederation in Canada at Rouge National Urban Park.
Catch us at one of the following Canada 150 Stations throughout the Park:
BOB HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK
ZOO ROAD WELCOME AREA
BEARE WETLAND AREA
REESOR NORTH WELCOME AREA
ROUGE BEACH
GLEN ROUGE AREA (OUTSIDE CAMPGROUND)
There’s something for everyone!
With special Canada themed trivia, self-guided and drop-in activities, it’s a party not to be missed.
Join the Parka Watch! Where in the Rouge is Parka? Who knows, our favourite mascot might pop up and visit you!
Leave your mark on Canada's big day by signing our Big Birthday Card!
12:00 pm: Join us at the Welcome Areas to sing O Canada and to send your love to Canada on its 150th Birthday!
Discover a new bug or bird when you pick up the Xplorers Guide for kids 6 to 12 years of age or the Club Parka Guide, suitable for children 3 to 6. Once complete, stop by the Welcome Centre for a prize!
While there, pick up your free 2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass to take advantage of free admission to national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas for the entire year.
This event is free.
** Please note that street parking on Zoo Road is not allowed from May to Thanksgiving. Paid parking is available all year across the street at the zoo, and the welcome area is accessible by TTC. Visitors may also access the Toronto Welcome Area by foot from different areas of the park via the Orchard, Vista and Cedar hiking trails.**