On JULY 1st there will be lots to do!
BREAKFAST AT THE FIREHALL 7-11
Cost: $10 /pp
BATH ARTISANS SHOW AND SALE at St John’s Hall 9:30 – 4
By the Tennis Courts on Church Street:
WELCOME BOOTH 9 – 5
VENDOR’S MARKET 9 – 5
KIDS ZONE 9:30 – 4:30
Balloon artist
Activity tent
Bean Bag Toss
Giant Jenga
Dart Board
Obstacle Course
Inflatable Hockey rink
OPENING CEREMONY 11am
Indigenous Thanksgiving Prayer
Land Acknowledgement
Awarding of Contest Prizes
Introduction of the 2022 Grand Marshalls
O Canada
Cake cutting and photos
Buskers from 12 -1 pm at the Bath ( Pickleball) Park, the Academy, 360 Castaways and the porch of the Welborne Commons.
PARADE STARTS AT 1PM FROM FINKLE’S SHORE PARK TO BATH PUBLIC SCHOOL. It takes about 45 – 60 minutes to complete the route
Back to the Park
HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES 2- 5
LIVE MUSIC By ROARSHACK! 2:30 – 4:30
Bath Lions Club 50/50 draw 3pm
FIREMEN’S FOAM 3 pm
Downtown Bath
BATH MUSEUM 10 – 4, Interactive displays
FAIRFIELD – GUTZEIT HOUSE 10 – 4, Historic Costume Photo Op
The Fireworks will be on Amherst Island this year starting about 9:45. The larger fireworks will be visible in Bath. Best viewed from vantage points at Millhaven or the area near Jim Snow Drive.
Main Street Stores Open on Canada Day
Circle K 24 hours
Fast Freddy’s 6-11
The Lodge’s 6th Anniversary 10 – 2
360 Castaways 11 – 5
Schell’s Open 9 – 5
Village Pizza Open 10:30 – 9pm
Lakeside Studio Gallery 12-5
Anderwood Studio 12-5
Books-on-Main 10 – 5
Welborne Commons 11am -last seating 6pm
Email canadadayinbath@outlook.com for information and entry form
from 2021 Natalie and Alana Debliek, 73 Windermere
WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!!
We supply the materials, you bring the kids and some scissors.
Date: June 30
Time: 3-5 pm
Location: Briscoe Park .
Directions: Take Main Street Bath to Sir John Johnson, turn north and follow the road to Briscoe Park.
Every year we hear these kinds of comments:
“I love Bath on Canada Day! We come every year.”
“Your parade is so awesome!”
“We never miss Canada Day in Bath”
I can’t believe how well organized it all is.”
These words are music to the ears of the organizing committee and to the amazing group of volunteers who make everything roll out so smoothly. Over the last few years, the size of the event has grown to accommodate the changing demographic of the Township and the increased numbers of visitors from surrounding areas.
above: Laurie Minorgan, Joe Hudacin & Maxine Fraser
As we work towards 2022 and beyond, the Committee needs to expand so that we can
We have two new recruits for our Parade Committee – Dave and Adam Bryant and Melissa Willis whose energy and enthusiasm is infectious!
Irena Ross has taken on the Great Decorate Program and will take over the Bath Canada Day Button Program next year.
We are still in need of a lead for the Canada Day Entertainment and the KIDS ZONE starting in 2023
Chair position
As of July 1st 2022, the Chair Position will be vacant. The current chair has committed to staying on until 2022 to mentor a new chair/co-chairs so they have an understanding of how it all comes together.
No special qualifications are needed other than being a relatively organized person, excited about working on Canada Day and willing to look for opportunities for partnering with individuals and community groups. The mechanics of planning and the details have been documented for each area of responsibility. You don’t have to start from scratch and you aren’t in it alone.
It is REALLY important to know
As part of the planning committee, team leaders work with the chair, other committee members and volunteers to ensure that resources are available for their activities and time lines are met.
Within each of the areas listed above there is a core of experienced volunteers who take on specific tasks each year. The Team Leader is not expected to do it all.
For example:
If you are the Team Leader for the Entertainment and Children’s activities there are volunteers in place who look after the bike/trike decorating contest (also known as The Great Decorate), organizing the live music, the firemen’s foam, and the button design contest. That leaves the organization of the Kids Zone activities as your main focus. Much of the booking for the Kids Zone has already been done for 2022.
Welcome Booth
Time commitment
The time commitment for a team leader is 30 hours spread throughout the year. There are 2-3 fall planning meetings, with the majority of the time needed in late April through June.
Timelines, contact information and tracking sheets have been developed for each area so you know what needs to be done, by whom and by when.
Each of the other 2 areas have similar levels of experienced volunteer support.
Why would you take this on?
Being part of the Bath Canada Day Committee means that you get to work with a dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers. You will share the rush that comes with seeing people all dressed in red and white, excited about the day and the activities.
You will meet new people with lots of different skill sets and learn a great deal about the village and the surrounding community.
Your efforts will make an important contribution to the cultural and economic life of Bath.
I am happy to meet with anyone who would like more specifics about the planning committee, the role of the chair, specific team tasks and the team leader’s role. Give me a call at 613-352-5670 anytime.
Please consider joining us, you will be welcomed and appreciated.
Ava Baldwin was the 2021 winner. Ava is shown with volunteer, David Golding who replicated her design onto the “Big Button” on display in Centennial Park.
Congratulations to the Winners of the Making Bath(more) Beautiful Contest
In case you missed it, here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z2TxlcGXTQ
The Great Decorate
Many thanks to Debbie Lovegrove and Grace Partridge, members of the Historical Costume Club of Kingston
On April 25th they provided an informative and supportive workshop for ladies looking to dress up for the 2019 celebrations. From pattern choices and alterations, trying on petticoats and hoops, making hats and learning about the styles of a bygone era, everyone had fun. They will also help folks going forward as needed.
