Canada Day | Town of Westlock

Celebrate Canada Day in Westlock with an afternoon of family fun, live entertainment, and community spirit! From exciting activities and incredible performances to a spectacular fireworks finale, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your lawn chairs and celebrate with friends, family, and neighbours all day long!

Stay tuned — additional event details and the official schedule will be shared in the coming weeks.

In the event of inclement weather, all Canada Day activities will move indoors to the Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre.

PAZ brings the electric energy of the stadium to your crowd and your venue. He'll have the audience cheering like champions, doing the wave, and jumping out of their seats!

Paz thrills the crowd with outrageous one-of-a-kind circus tricks (performed with hockey equipment), acrobatics, and comedy. Paz is the only person in the world who juggles hockey sticks (and he sets them on ﬁre when he can).

"Paz is to showmanship, what Sidney Crosby is to the National Hockey League. He had the crowd enraptured." - Ron MacLean - Canadian sports broadcasting icon

Matthew and Luke Hawken mainly enjoy playing and singing at home with Luke's mom, Angela, and are starting to gain experience by playing local events.

Matt has been into music since he was a teen and likes to play guitar and mandolin. Luke started playing fiddle at 6 and got into ukulele and guitar in the last couple of years and now even writes a few songs. They like to play a mix of folk, bluegrass, old favourites and classic rock focusing on vocal harmonies and quality musicianship.

Coming soon!

Windsong Music is a local Métis family band, DJ, and karaoke business that has been entertaining audiences throughout the Westlock region for more than 12 years. Known for supporting community events, fundraisers, churches, care facilities, and local celebrations, the group brings a mix of original music, popular favourites, and heartfelt performances. Windsong Music is proud to showcase local talent while helping strengthen connections within the communities they serve.

Wood Stove (Jeff Sleno) is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has called many corners of Alberta home. With a genuine love for the land, the rhymes of everyday life and the connections that tie us, he writes songs drawn from experiences and quiet reflection. He first started writing music at 17, spent his university years playing in bands, and most recently was the singer-songwriter for 'The Housemen' out of Yellowknife. Now, with a new vision and enthusiasm is stepping out as a solo artist.

His music is acoustically driven with warm, energetic guitar work that brings an upbeat and engaging feel to his honest storytelling.

Travis Matthews is an experienced Canadian performer who has taken the stage at Edmonton and Canmore Folk Music Festivals. He has been opening for major acts at Folk Clubs across Alberta such as the Calgary Folk Club, Nickelodeon Folk Club, and the New Moon Folk Club. Backed by his father, Gord Matthews (K.D Lang and the Reclines, Ian Tyson), Travis released his debut album, Dreamer's Son, in October 2022. He performed the album in its entirety for 400 people joined by a 12-piece band. With his album release, Travis is ready to deliver his sound to radio listeners across North America.

"TRAVIS MATTHEWS IS AN OLD MUSICAL SOUL IN A YOUNG MAN'S BODY. WITH A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE BEHIND HIM, THIS YOUNG MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST AND PROLIFIC SINGER-SONGWRITER IS AN ENGAGING PERFORMER AND AN ARTIST DESERVING OF ANY AND ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT."

- LIONEL RAULT, PRODUCER/ANNOUNCER AT CKUA RADIO NETWORK

This celebration wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of our volunteers, community organizations, and generous sponsors:

Do you create handmade products, jewelry, artwork, baked goods, crafts, or run a small business you’d love to share? Join the Youth Market at the Westlock Canada Day Celebration on July 1 and showcase your creativity!

This is a fun opportunity for kids and teens to gain experience, build confidence, and share their talents in a welcoming and exciting environment. We’d love to see what you have to offer!

Interested in participating? Email rsleno@westlock.ca to sign up.

The Town of Westlock is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our Westlock Canada Day Celebration on July 1 a fun and memorable day for the community!

Whether you enjoy working with families, helping behind the scenes, or being part of exciting community events, we have a role for you. Volunteers may assist with bouncy castles, yard games, activity areas, as well as event set up and clean up.

As a thank you for your time, all volunteers will receive a 1-day recreation pass to our facilities, and volunteers who contribute 5 or more hours will receive a 10-day recreation pass!

To sign up or learn more about volunteering, contact River at rsleno@westlock.ca.