EVENTS
CANADA DAY
Canada Day, July 1, is one of the most exciting days in North Rustico.
It is a day of celebration, fun, laughter and good times.
It is a day for friends and family to gather and enjoy the day with loved ones.
Canada Day is packed with activities, music, and fireworks.
Enjoy a meal at one of our local restaurants or pack a picnic to share outside.
The Canada Day Celebrations in North Rustico are one of the highlights of the year and attracts 10 000 people to the community annually.
Some visitors have been returning for more than 20 years.
It is a non-commercial day that is fun for people of all ages.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| 9:30 |
Interfaith Service - Centennial Park |
| 10:30 |
Street Parade starts at Gulf Shore School and ends at the North
Star Arena.
The theme this year is "Remembering the Early Settlers". This year Cooke Insurance will have "Stuff the Bus" in the parade. Please bring in your
non-perishable food items and support our local Food Banks. |
| 12:00 |
Flag Raising and singing of O Canada at Centennial Park |
| 12:15 |
Booths open in Centennial Park. |
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12:30 |
Dump Road Derby (Go-Kart Races) – Timber Lane
Grand Stand Entertainment begins with Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher |
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1:45 |
Judy MacLean Dancers on the Grand Stand |
| 2:00 |
Kim Albert and Faces on the Grand Stand
Bingo in the Fire Hall - For all ages |
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2:50 |
Pie Eating Contest
Local Talent |
| 4:00 |
Leon Gallant and Friends on the Grand Stand |
| 6:30 |
Boat Parade - Rustico Bay |
| 7:00 |
Retro Statik on the Grand Stand |
| 9:00
to 11:00 |
Vintage on the Grand Stand |
| Dusk |
"Fire Works" Over Beautiful Rustico Bay |
PRIZES WON
| Boat Parade |
Best Decorated |
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1st Prize - Dalis Peters "Cricker Crunch" |
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2nd Prize - John Peters "John Maria" |
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3rd Prize - Blair Doucette "Flying Spray" |
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| Dump Road Derby |
Age Group 1 |
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1st Prize - Reise Wyand |
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2nd Prize - Jacob Doucette |
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3rd Prize - Katy Murphy |
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Age Group 2 |
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1st Prize - Brodie MacMillan |
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2nd Prize - Patrick Wyand |
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3rd Prize - Jory Murphy |
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| Street Parade |
Best Theme |
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Star of the Sea Senior Citizens |
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Best Decorated |
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Stella Maris Credit Union |
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| Pie Eating Contest |
Under 13 |
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1st Prize - Hadyea |
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2nd Prize - Heather Simpson |
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3rd Prize - Sierra |
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14 and Over |
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1st Prize - Havanaah |
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2nd Prize - Sam Johnston |
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3rd Prize - Brian Webb |
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The Canada Day 50/50 Draw was claimed on July 1st. |
It takes a lot of effort to make Canada Day in North Rustico an enjoyable experience for all.
We would like to thank our Major sponsor Stella Maris
Credit Union for their continuous support.
If you would like to help out by volunteering some time, the Committee would appreciate your help.
As Canada Day approaches, and even on Canada Day itself, there is still an opportunity to volunteer.
Just let a Committee member know you’d like to help and we’ll be glad to let you!