Wishing everyone a memorable Canada Day filled with community spirit, friendship, and celebration.

Canada Day is more than a celebration of our country. It’s a celebration of the people who make our communities such welcoming and vibrant places to live. It is on days like today that we see the very best of our communities come together and shine, reminding us that the greatest strength of Northwestern Ontario has always been its people.

From all of us at Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, we extend our warmest wishes for a safe, happy, and memorable Canada Day. Whether you’re spending the day at our celebrations, gathering with family, enjoying the outdoors, or simply taking time to appreciate the beauty of our region, we hope today is filled with laughter, friendship, and lasting memories.

We would also like to offer our sincere thanks to the many artists, musicians, volunteers, and community members whose time, talent, and generosity make events like this possible. Your creativity, dedication, and willingness to give back help create experiences that bring people together and strengthen the bonds that connect our communities. Thank you to the Local Services Board of Melgund for leading the charge in making this year’s Canada Day Festival a reality.

And most of all, thank you to the wonderful friends, families, neighbours, and visitors travelling from communities across Northwestern Ontario to celebrate with us. Your support, kindness, and enthusiasm are what make Canada Day in Melgund such a special occasion year after year.

We hope everyone has an amazing Canada Day. Thank you for celebrating with us, for supporting one another, and for continuing to build the strong, welcoming communities that make this corner of Canada such an incredible place to call home.

Special Thanks To Our Sponsors and Supporters

This year’s festival programming was made possible through the generous support of a wide range of community partners and sponsors. Deep appreciation is extended to The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), Wellwise, QSL Bait and Tackle, No Frills, Tim Hortons, Downtown Dollar, Sandy Point Camp, Unifor, Balla Bros. Rentals, B&M Delivery Services, Safeway, Solomons, CKDR, Napa Auto Parts, Dingwall Ford Dryden, Suntract Contracting and Rentals, Bath Bomb Babe, The Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Ruby Hastings Smith Tupperware, Art Borups Corners, Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, EMCON Services, Tupperware, Ella Lynn’s, Skene Transfer and Supply, Lacie Meens, P.I. Restaurant, the Local Services Board of Melgund and its Recreation Committee.

Events like this rely on sustained community involvement, and this year’s Canada Day celebration is a clear example of what can be achieved when local businesses, artists, organizations, and volunteers contribute toward a shared goal. The festival continues to grow as a cultural anchor in Melgund Township, strengthening community ties and supporting local arts, recreation, and economic activity.

Thanks to Our 2026 Canada Day Sponsors and Community Partners in Melgund Township: CKDR, Safeway, No Frills, Tim Hortons, Downtown Dollar, Solomons, Napa Auto Parts, Dingwall Ford Dryden, EMCON Services, Suntract Contracting and Rentals, Balla Bros. Rentals, B&M Delivery Services, Skene Transfer and Supply, Sandy Point Camp, P.I. Restaurant, Lacie Meens, Ella Lynn's, Bath Bomb Babe, Ruby Hastings Smith Tupperware, Tupperware, Art Borups Corners, The Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, Local Services Board of Melgund, QSL Bait and Tackle, Wellwise, The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), Unifor.