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Labour Day in Canada isn’t just the unofficial end of summer — it’s a full-on long weekend of parades, festivals, fireworks, and football. Here’s what’s happening coast-to-coast:

Ontario

• Toronto: The CNE closes out with fireworks, concerts, and deep-fried everything, while the Canadian International Air Show roars over Lake Ontario. Don’t miss the Labour Day Parade, which proudly marches into the fairgrounds.

• Hamilton: The legendary Labour Day Classic sees the Tiger-Cats battle the Argos.

• Ottawa

• Milton: Step back in time at the Steam Era Festival, complete with historic tractors and a parade.

• Other cities: Parades and union gatherings in London, Oshawa, North Bay, Belleville, Kingston, Lindsay, Ottawa, and more!

Quebec

• Montreal: Festivals galore — from dance battles at JOAT Festival to outdoor art and performances at the FAR Festival.

British Columbia

• Vancouver: The long weekend is filled with fun activities, including the PNE Fair, night markets, sunflower festivals, and even a community falafel picnic.

• Victoria: Enjoy the Saanich Fair, the oldest agricultural fair in Western Canada.

Alberta

• Calgary: The Stampeders take on the Elks in the CFL’s iconic Labour Day Classic. Plus, Alberta Day celebrations at Heritage Park (with a drone show!) and family fun at Spruce Meadows featuring the RCMP Musical Ride… and yes, racing corgis.

• Edmonton: Alberta Day is also in the province’s capital city with tours, a marketplace, beer gardens, a drone show, music, and more.

Saskatchewan

• Regina: Home of another CFL Labour Day Classic — Riders vs. Bombers, a prairie showdown that’s as heated as it gets.

Winnipeg

• Winnipeg: If you’re not one of the hardcore football fans piling onto the buses heading west for the game, there are many fun things to do, such as Labour Day in Memorial Park.

Atlantic Canada

• Halifax: Celebrate with the Labour Day Parade, community concerts, union-organized BBQs, and seaside celebrations.

• Charlottetown: Happening on the weekend is the lovely Charlottetown Busker Festival.

Whether you’re catching the Snowbirds in Toronto, rocking out in Calgary, or cheering on the CFL classics, Labour Day in Canada is the ultimate long-weekend send-off to summer.

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While we don’t have a video about Labour Day yet, we do have a video featuring an Edmonton Elks game, which is a classic Labour Day rivalry between the Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Elks.

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