Canada Day 2024

Get ready to mark Canada Day in style as the Sooke Lions Club, supported by the District of Sooke, present “Canada Day at the Flats” on July 1st. This family-friendly event promises a day filled with live music, outdoor games, delicious food from local vendors, and much more, all amidst the scenic backdrop of Sooke River Campground.

The festivities kick off at 11:30am with an Opening Ceremony featuring a Colour Guard procession. Attendees can indulge in Canada Day Cupcakes starting at noon (while supplies last) and watch children’s faces light up as the Kids Zone, complete with a bouncy castle, opens at 12:30pm. Throughout the day, there will be entertainment for all ages, including a mesmerizing Magic Show at 1:00pm and interactive activities like Music Bingo and Balloon Twisting.

One of the highlights of the day will be the Dunk Tank, where participants can nominate their favorite dunk-ee by calling Lion Murray at 778-678-1805. The fun doesn’t stop there with Water Hose Ball Games hosted by the Otter Point Fire Department at the nearby boat ramp.

For those who love to sing, Karaoke awaits at 2:45pm in the picnic area. Food enthusiasts can savor treats from various food trucks and explore offerings from local vendors throughout the event. The Lions Cookshack will be open until 4:00pm, with all net proceeds supporting Mary-Ellen Somerville of Sooke RCMP in her fundraising efforts for Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

Parking is available at EMCS (High School) and SEAPARC, with complimentary shuttle buses running from 10:30am to 4:00pm, courtesy of Sooke Rotary, Sooke Community Association, and District of Sooke. Please note, there is no parking at the Sooke Flats, so visitors are encouraged to use the provided shuttle service or alternative modes of transportation to enjoy the festivities.

Join us for a day of FREE Family Fun celebrating Canada’s birthday at Sooke River Campground!

For more information, visit Canada Day – Sooke Lions Club.

Event Details:

  • Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
  • Time: 11:30am – 4:00pm
  • Location: Sooke River Campground, Sooke, BC
  • Admission: FREE

2024 Celebration Schedule

  • 11:30am Opening Ceremony with Colour Guard
  • 12:00pm Canada Day Cupcakes for all attendees (while supplies last)
  • 12:30pm Kids Zone Opens with bouncy castle!
  • All Day Dunk Tank — To nominate a dunk-ee, phone Lion Murrary at 778-678-1805
  • 1:00pm Magic Show on stage
  • 1:15pm Music Bingo in picnic area
  • 2:30pm Balloon Twisting in Kids Zone
  • Water Hose Ball Games at the boat ramp by Otter Point Fire Department
  • 2:45pm Karaoke in picnic area
  • Food Trucks & Vendors
  • 4:00pm Lions Cookshack Closes
    Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rider Mary-Ellen Somerville of Sooke RCMP will be on-site helping at the Lion’s cookshack with all net proceeds from the cookshack going to Mary-Ellen for her fundraiser.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Suggested Items to Bring: Chair, blanket, water, and flashlight (if you plan on staying for the Fireworks).
  • Rules of the site: No Smoking, No Pets (except certified guide dogs), No Alcohol, and No Bicycles are permitted at the event.
  • Security will be on-site throughout the entire event.
  • There will be no cash machines on-site, vendors may have their own debit/credit machines.