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Residents are invited to join an uplifting, virtual celebration of our amazing community by tuning in to Canada Day the Durham Way on July 1.
From 2 to 5 p.m., this collaborative event—in co-operation with the Region of Durham and all eight local-area municipalities—will highlight unique attractions and talents that drive our vibrant arts and culture scene. This event celebrates our region and our one-of-a-kind mix of small-town hospitality and unique urban amenities; a celebration of our multicultural landscape and cultures; exciting performers; one-of-a-kind children’s activities; and musical talent.
Come together as a community—while practising physical distancing—by tuning in to this first-of-its-kind, virtual Canada Day celebration, which will be available through Facebook Live and on this page! Have family and friends around Durham? Residents can also access Canada Day portals from other regional municipalities at durham.ca/canadaday and can tune into RogersTV Durham in their local area.
The pre-festivities begin now!
Find out below how you can get involved!
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Ajax Celebration Kits - Sold Out! |
Thank you for your interest! The Celebration Kits are now sold out!
Celebrate Canada Day with your family and the Town of Ajax. Pick up a free celebration kit to get the party started! Kits include family-friendly items including playing cards, bubble wands, colouring book & crayons, sidewalk chalk and Canadian flag pins. Pick-ups will take place on Friday, June 26 at the Ajax Community Centre - 75 Centennial Road, Ajax (Centennial Road Entrance). Pick-up will be done through drive thru with all participants respecting physical distancing requirements. To ensure everyone's safety, kit pick-up times are being scheduled to stagger numbers. Each pick-up has a set number of registrants allowed per time slot. If the time you want is full, please select the next available time. Please choose your desired pick-up time below: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out! 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - Sold Out! 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. - Sold Out! 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. - Sold Out! Please Note: Only 1500 kits are available with a limit of one kit per family. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Open to Ajax Residents only. Must provide ID with address along with registration confirmation upon pick-up. |
| Show Your Canadian Spirit |
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Show your national pride by sharing photos using #DurhamStrong and #AjaxStrong on social media. Post your photos and tag us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to have your photos featured during the live event.
*Note: By sharing your photo with the Town of Ajax, you understand and agree that your photo may be used in the Canada Day the Durham Way Virtual Celebration. |
| eSports NHL20 Tournament (on PS4) – Register Now! |
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We've partnered with WeGotGame and other Ontario municipalities to host an Online Canada Day 6 vs 6 NHL20 Tournament on the PS4 console on July 1. Register solo, as a partial team (min 3 players) or team up with family and friends for a full team (max of 6). The tournament will be live streamed on Twitch.tv and Youtube and will feature a live tickers, multi game view and a live commentator. This event is FREE for all ages and will include prizes for the number 1 team! Players under the age of 18 must have consent from their guardian. For more details contact info@wegotgame.ca |
Canada Day Programming
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Check out the amazing line-up of artists/groups that have been confirmed for the Canada Day the Durham Way virtual event.
The livestream will also feature shout-outs from local celebrities and representation from each municipality in Durham Region—celebrating the region’s diversity and heritage. Please continue to check back as more entertainment and schedules get confirmed! |
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| Ajax Public Library Canada Day Programming | ||||||
| Join us for activities that can be done right from the comfort of your own home:
Join us and download the PDF handout (includes instructions). We look forward to seeing your creativity! For ages 10-14.
Bedtime can be great fun! Join us for sleepytime stories and quiet fun celebrating Canada’s birthday. All family members invited! |
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| Celebrate with the Rest of Canada | ||||||
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Celebrate Canada's rich and diverse culture with activities, songs and fireworks with other people across this great country of ours!
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Check back daily for updates on activities, schedules and so much more.
“Canada Day the Durham Way offers a chance to connect and come together in a new way—celebrating our great nation and the vibrant region we will live in. Although this year is different, communities across Durham are uniting and finding innovative ways to stay #DurhamStrong during this challenging time. I encourage everyone, from across the region, to tune in on July 1. Let’s celebrate our amazing country, together.”
– John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer
“Creative and innovative approaches to traditional celebrations like Canada Day allow us to remain connected as a community while staying apart. On behalf of Ajax Council and staff, we are excited to participate in the Canada Day the Durham Way virtual festivities. We are looking forward to the collaborative showcase of talent from across our communities in this fresh, new and exciting format, and encourage all residents to tune in.”
– Mayor Shaun Collier, Town of Ajax
Canada Day the Durham Way Partners:
8 Durham Region Municipalities (Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby), Durham Tourism and the Region of Durham
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