Big celebrations are planned for Canada Day in local communities.
For Wawa, Municipal Recreation Coordinator Stacey White explains Broadway Avenue will be shut down from Ontario to Laurier from 11 am to 4 pm.
White notes there's also a Children's Bike Decorating Contest and Parade.
While the Wawa Music Festival isn't until next weekend, Chair Dawn Charbonneau notes tomorrow's festivities will include a taste of what's to come.
The day will - of course - end with fireworks at dusk - more details on celebrations can be found through "Wawa Recreation" on Facebook or Instagram.
As for Chapleau, Mayor Michael Levesque says festivities are centered on the waterfront, properly starting with the annual kids parade.
Mayor Levesque notes that will be followed by the official opening at the Waterfront Pavilion.
Other activities at the waterfront include a fitness demonstration from 2 pm to 4 pm and a duck race at 3 pm, though Mayor Levesque notes "a bit of a change" from past years, with some "adult entertainment" in the evening.
As this weekend's also includes the Chapleau High School reunion, Mayor Levesque welcomes families coming for the reunion to join in Canada Day celebrations.
A full schedule of activities, events, and offerings is on the municipal website, at chapleau.ca