From Canada Day Block Party to Best of Brunch Cooking Class, here’s what’s up this weekend in YYC.
1.Camp No Counselors
June 29th – July 1st
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The weekend will be filled with epic nightly theme parties, an open bar, delicious meals, and of, course, all your favourite classic camp activities. Think kickball, dodgeball, archery, arts and crafts, and Capture the Flag … just to name a few. Use promo code CAMPDATES to save $25 off your camp tickets.
2.Canada’s Birthday at Eau Claire Market
July 1st from 11am-9pm
Barclay Parade Southwest 200
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Come celebrate Canada’s birthday properly with an all-day party at Eau Claire Market. This FREE event is sure to suit everyone. Activities include free ice cream (while supplies last), live entertainment, an artisan market, surprise guests, children’s activities and so much more.
3. Best of Brunch Cooking Class
July 1st from 10:30am-1:30pm
10 Street Northwest 227
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Start the day with mimosas and learn some secret twists on eggs Benedict, some unique savoury tarts, creative Pavlova and more! The hands-on class includes take-home apron, recipe booklet, wine, coffee or tea and a full brunch.
4.Canada Day Block Party
July 1st from 2pm-11pm
1001 Barlow Tr
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MarketSpotYYC is hosting their 5th annual Canada Day Block Party. This year, they’ve moved locations to Max Bell Centre so you can catch a better glimpse of the fireworks. Expect a BassBus live music stage, a beer garden, a local vendors market to shop from and tasty culinary eats from your favourite food trucks.
5. Canada Day Fireworks
July 1st from 11pm-11:20pm
Centre Street Bridge
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Catch a spectacular view of the Canada Day fireworks from Centre Street Bridge starting from 11pm. Other viewing locations along the Bow River corridor include Riverfront Avenue, Noe Hill Park, Max Bell Centre and Tom Campbell’s Hill Natural Park.
