By Sienna Bilancia
CALEDONIA—July 1, 2026 offered a Canada Day celebration at the Caledonia Fairgrounds filled with joy and cheer.
The parade might have remained stationary due to the heat, but attendees enjoyed the many festivities nonetheless. There was a market, music, activities, and more. Places to stay cool, ice cream, a foam party, and fireworks rounded out a day of celebration.
CALEDONIA—Canada Day celebrations brought families out across Haldimand County on July 1, 2026. In Caledonia attendees cooled off in a foam party at the fairgrounds after organizers adapted the day’s plans around extreme heat and a passing storm. —Haldimand Press photo by Sienna Bilancia. 
CALEDONIA—The Steven Young Trust announced the winners of its annual duck race, held during Canada Day festivities: 1. Monica McPherson 2. Sarah Cowie 3. Sara Hamilton 4. Jeff Marr. The organization successfully sold out all 1,000 ducks. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support patients at McMaster Children’s Hospital and their families. —Submitted photo. 
CALEDONIA — Festively dressed Cathy Hall of Burlington posed with the Top Hat Marching Orchestra and enjoyed the music. 
CALEDONIA—Several vintage vehicles, including this classic VW bus, were on display at the car show. 
CALEDONIA—Caledonia Fair ambassadors Danielle Klise and Zoë Tjepkema. 
CALEDONIA—Logan Ferguson from Caledonia and Chris Ferguson, 7, from Wainfleet represented Ferguson Motorsport in the car show with their unique vehicles. 
CALEDONIA — The Tyrell family celebrated their pop’s 65th birthday alongside Canada’s birthday. —Haldimand Press photos by Sienna Bilancia.
Ian Thompson, Caledonia Fair General Manager, said, “(This year’s attendance) was down from a typical Canada Day due to the heat and the huge storm that came through! We adapted the best we could to ensure we had a safe and fun event for the community to enjoy.”
He added, “Many thanks to the sponsors who made the day possible, and to Caledonia Fair volunteers who braved the heat and storm to pull off a very challenging Canada Day event.”
