Canada Day 2024

The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet's Canada Day will have you moving and dancing with its annual Canoe-Kayak Race and shows for everyone! In the evening, celebrate with a performance from LGS (Le Groupe Swing), a group much loved both by teenagers and older audiences. The group has several awards and nominations to its name, including one at the ADISQ Gala in the "Album of the Year - Traditional" category, and another at the JUNO Awards for "Francophone Album of the Year"! At the end of the day, as per tradition, unique fireworks will be displayed over the Ottawa River around 10 p.m.

The event takes place at the Riverside Park in Lefaivre (1965 Lajoie Street, Lefaivre) starting at 9 a.m. on July 1.

Event Schedule 

9 a.m.: Start of canoe-kayak races

9 a.m. to noon: Start/finish celebration at the Lefaivre Marina (games and bouncy castle for families) 

4 p.m.: Opening of the evening festivities

4:30 p.m.: Performance by Socks Over Pants

6:30 p.m.: Canadian rock tribute with Maple Juice

8:30 p.m.: Performance by LGS (Le groupe SWING)

3 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Lefaivre Lions Club food service and bar

10 p.m.: Fireworks on the river

Canoe-Kayak 

The race will start at 9 a.m. at the Lefaivre Marina (1965 Lajoie Street, Lefaivre). The race will also end at the same place. There will be games and one bouncy castle for families on site from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Price and Registration

Registration can be done online until June 27th. Last-minute registration will also be accepted on site. 

The 11 km race is $30 per watercraft.

The 4 km race is $15 per watercraft.

Registration to the Canoe-Kayak Race 

Parking

• Accessible parking at the former Town Hall in Lefaivre (1950 Lajoie Street)
• At the Lefaivre Public Library (1963 Hotel de Ville Street)
• At the MRG Joseph Charbonneau Community Centre (2005 Du Parc Street)
• At the Saint-Thomas Church (2050 Lajoie Street)

Things to note:

• The event is free;
• No outside alcohol will be tolerated on the premises;
• Bring your own chairs for the shows;
• The Lefaivre Marina will be open.

Thank you to our sponsors!