What to do on Canada Day

Canada Day celebrations planned for Sunday, July 1.

In Pointe-Claire, activities are

scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at Stewart Hall. A citizenship ceremony will take place there from 2-3 p.m., while “Fun and Games” for the family are planned from 2-6 p.m. The weather forecast calls for hot, humid weather. If you need to cool off, there is a public free swim at Pointe-Claire Village Pool in Bourgeau Park, from 2 to 6 p.m. The climax of the day’s activities are the fireworks display at 10:10 p.m. (The fireworks will be set off from a barge on Lac St-Louis, near Bourgeau Park.)

In Beaconsfield, cultural and recreational activities are planned from 1 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Hall on Beaconsfield Blvd. A Canada Day cake will be served to the public at 2 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. (In case of rain, day activities will be moved to the Recreation Centre from 1 to 5 p.m. Evening activities will be moved to July 2).

In Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, festivities

are planned from 5 till 11 p.m. at the Dollard Civic Centre. Fireworks planned for 10 p.m.

In Dorval, family activities are

planned from noon till 10:30 p.m. at Millenium Park. Fireworks are set for 10 p.m.

In Pierrefonds-Roxboro, activities

begin at 10 a.m. with a Canada Day parade from Riverdale High School. Parade ends at borough hall. More family activities are planned in the afternoon at Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School, with fireworks set for 10 p.m.

In Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, the local

Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 91, located at 28 Ste-Anne St.) will hold a “Raising of the Flag” ceremony, as well as a barbecue (from noon till 4 p.m.) and steak dinner at 6 p.m. (Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance). John Meagher