PHOTOS: Castlegar celebrates Canada Day

Photos from around Castlegar.

John Boivin Jul 2, 2019 11:30 AM Jul 3, 2019 12:34 PM

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canadaday1 — Former mayor Lawrence Chernoff shows a year of being out of politics hasn’t affected his pancake-flipping skills. Photo: John Boivin

Thousands turned out Monday under sunny skies at Lakeside Park in Nelson to celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday.

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canadaday2 — Nothing like a patriotic massage on Canada Day to make a true Canadian chill out. Photo: John Boivin

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canadaday4 — A Canada-Day salute from the middle of the Columbia River. Photo: Jennifer Small

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canadaday3 — Enjoying the picture-perfect weather on a Zodiac on Canada Day. Endless Adventure organized the event where locals were invited to boat or paddle from Robson to Genelle. Photo: Jennifer Small

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canada-day11 — Mayor Bruno Tassone was helping to man the City of Castlegar booth at Canada Day celebrations. Photo: Betsy Kline

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canada-day-10 — Warm Canada Day weather drew many people to the Millennium Ponds. Photo: Betsy Kline

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canada-day9 — Food vendors kept revellers filled at Canada Day celebrations. Photo: Betsy Kline

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canada-day8 — Beach volleyball was a popular activity on Canada Day in Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canada-day7 — Beach volleyball was a popular activity on Canada Day in Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canada-day6 — Beach volleyball was a popular activity on Canada Day in Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline

17537324_web1_190704-CAN-canada-day13 — Beach volleyball was a popular activity on Canada Day in Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline

17537324_web1_90704-CAN-canada-day14 — More than 100 people paddled or floated down the Columbia River to celebrate Canada Day. Photo: Betsy Kline

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