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Introducing the 2022 Bath Canada Day Button
Designed by Abby de Sousa
Abby’s button will join the rest of the Bath Canada Day Buttons on display in the Bath Museum.
Thanks to Mr. David Golding, her button will be transferred to the BIG BUTTON format. Both the big button and Abby have been invited to ride in the Parade on July 1st.
Many thanks to the Bath Artisans group for selecting the winners. They were impressed by the how well the designs fit this year’s theme, Planting Seeds for Change
- Laura Fretts -2nd place
- isabelle Brownlee 3rd place
- Anthony Maricci – Honorable Mention
Past Button Winners
Presenting the 2021 Bath Canada Day Button and runner up designs.
Congratulations to Ava Baldwin, this year’s winning designer. Ava will have her design transferred to the “BIG BUTTON” which will be on display in Centennial Park early in June for all to see. Her button will also become part of the permanent button display at the Bath Museum.
Thank you to the Bath Artisans who did the selection and to LaFarge for sponsoring this event.
Because of COVID restrictions once again a limited number of buttons have been produced. Your donation will help fund the 2022 kids activities.
- 2nd place design created by Laura Fretts
- Created by Isla Power
- Hon. Mention by Natatie Fretts
The Bath Canada Day Annual Button Design Contest
One of the enduring traditions around Canada Day in Bath is the annual button design contest sponsored by the Bath Canada Day Committee.
This year’s winning design is the 47th button created to celebrate our national holiday. All the buttons are on display at the Bath Museum. Be sure to stop in and see the collection when the Museum opens. Opening times are posted on the Bath Museum webpage-https://www.bathmuseumontario.com/visit.
They are also found on our website: bathcanadaday.ca
The button design contest is open to all children living in or attending elementary schools in Loyalist Township. Prizes are awarded to the 1st place design ($50) and to 3 runner-up entries ($25 each).
We truly appreciate the volunteers from the Bath Artisans who judge the entries. The format is such that the judges are unaware of the artist’s age, school or grade.
2020 Bath Canada Day Button Design Contest
Congratulations to Kyle Ross, winner of this year’s Bath Canada Day Button Design Contest.
A limited number of buttons have been produced and are available by donation to any one who would like one. Because this is such an usual year and time, we expect collectors will be quick to pick these up.
Buttons are available by calling Mary Ann at 613-352-5747 or Diane at 613- 352-5670. You can do a front porch pick up or arrange for a delivery.
Buttons are packaged in 1’s and 2’s for safety’s sake and are now available at Heritage Point Gifts and Fast Freddy’s
Kyle’s winning design will be made into a large wooden button and displayed prominently in the Village. Watch for it by mid-June
His button will be the 46th button to be produced and will join the display at the Bath Museum.
Thank you to all the children who submitted designs and to the Bath Artisans who had the difficult task of picking just four.
- Natalie Fretts – 2nd place
- Carys Wood – 3rd place
- Eva Dehondt – Honourable mention
Natalie is the 2nd place winner this year.
Natalie and Brittnay Bienias ( 2012) are the only designers to win a prize 2 years in a row.
Bath Canada Day 2019 Contest Winners
Designed by Natalie Fretts,
Grade 6, Bath Public School
- Ashley Sonneveld – 2nd prize
- Ryley Murphy 3 prize
- Ceilidh Hudson-Honourable Mention

2019 Winners
from left to right
Natalie Fretts, Ashley Sonneveld, Ryley Murphy, Ceilidh Hudson. Awards presented by Diane Nolting, Bath Canada Day Committee
2018 Bath Canada Day Button Design Winners
1st place
Charlee Marucci
Bath Public School
Grade 4
- Carissa Masters – 2nd place
- Jane Bos – 3rd place
- Deanna Rodgers – Honourable mention
from left to right: Charlee, Carissa, Jane, Deanna
2017 Bath Canada Day Button Design Winners
- 2nd prize
- 3rd prize
- Honourable Mention
If anyone knows the names of these designers, please contact us
2015 Bath Canada Day Button Winners
- 2nd place
- 3rd place
- Honourable Mention
2013 Bath Canada Day Button Contest Winners
Winning design by Leah Bennett
- 2nd prize
- 3rd prize
- Honourable Mention

Designed by Brittany Bienias
- 2nd prize – Colby Wecki
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2011 Bath Canada Day Button Contest Winners
- Brittany Bienias 2nd place
- 3rd place
- 4th place
- Honourable Mention
2010 Bath Canada Day Button Winners
2008 Bath Canada Day Button Design Winner
Winning design by Reilly McCracken
- 2008 Runner-Up Design Winners
2007 Bath Canada Day Button Design Winner
- 2009 Runner-Up Winners
Unknown winners: Can you help identify them?
- photo credit Cathy Jane Christmas
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- Kids Pet Show
- Bath Artisan with one of his fans
- Re-enactors remind us of our settler families
- Bath and Amherstview Scouts at the parking area
- Schell’s entry
- Councillor Ed Daniliunas
- Grandkids love the parade
- A Bath Canada Day tradition
- Everyone looks forward to
- Bath Lioness Club
- The Firemen’s Breakfast TCooks
2013 Kids Bike Decorating
Canada Day 2013 pictures courtesy of Sean Melia
At the Opening of the LaFarge 1812 Discovery Centre
- Kelley Hineman, Master of Ceremonies
- Sheena Lee, Joe Hudacin and Caly McInnis
- The Surgeon at work
- Settlers Village Blackmith
The Entertainment at Centennial Park on June 29th
Some of the sights in Centennial Park, June 30 2012