Chapleau Prepares for Canada Day Celebrations

Chapleau's touting big plans for Canada Day.

Mayor Michael Levesque emphasizes festivities include the annual kids parade starting from Cedar Grove at 12:30.

Canada Day celebrations will also include the presentation of the annual "Buddy" Swanson Volunteer Recognition Awards - and other awards - during opening ceremonies at the Waterfront Pavilion at 1, numerous activities at the waterfront from 1 to 5, the duck race at the waterfront at 3, the Canada Day Market Place on Pine Street from noon to 5, and the fireworks at dusk.

The "splash pad" at the waterfront has also started up, just in time for the holiday weekend.