Hi Edmonton,
Well, June really decided to wring itself out before leaving. Edmonton's record rain is still messing with roads, river access and Canada Day plans, so today's edition is a mix of useful stuff and a few reasons to still leave the house.
The thing I'd tell a friend first: don't plan to watch fireworks from the river or riverbanks. The City says that's a no-go this year.
— The Edmonton Edit
⚡ Quick Hits
• Edmonton broke a June rainfall record from 1914. Rude, but impressive.
• Canada Day road closures start as early as 7:00 AM in some areas.
• The Elks are 3-0. That's a real early-season storyline.
🌤 Edmonton Weather
It's still very much "check the road before you leave" weather.
Edmonton has had record-level June rainfall, with flooding, road closures, high river levels and all North Saskatchewan River boat launches closed.
Canada Day fireworks viewing from the river or riverbanks is not permitted. Give yourself extra time, avoid flooded areas, and don't trust a puddle that looks shallow.
📰 What's Happening
Record June rainfall floods roads, homes and river access across Edmonton region
Edmonton's wet June has gone from annoying to record-breaking. The city has now passed its old June rainfall record, and the damage is showing up across Edmonton and nearby counties.
Edmonton has received more than 255 mm of rain this month, topping the previous June record of about 217 mm set in 1914. The same weather system has been tied to washed-out roads, home flooding, road closures, rising mosquito activity and restrictions around the North Saskatchewan River.
Township Road 534 along Oldman Creek was destroyed. Strathcona County reported more than two dozen road closures, while Edmonton saw closures on 137 Avenue.
EPCOR has received about 600 calls since Saturday related to the rain. That's a lot of soggy basements, blocked drains and people wondering how much more the sky has left.
The impact is bigger than one bad commute. Roads, homes, river access, construction, festivals and Canada Day planning are all being affected across the Edmonton region.
Residents should keep watching for road closure updates, avoid flooded areas and stay away from the North Saskatchewan River and riverbanks during Canada Day fireworks.
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🏛 City Update
Canada Day road, bridge and park closures
The City has listed road, bridge and park closures for July 1 as part of Canada Day operations. Some closures begin as early as 7:00 AM.
Affected areas include River Valley Road, Walterdale Hill Road, Queen Elizabeth Park Road and 109 Street. Bridge impacts include High Level Bridge, Menzies Bridge, Groat Road Bridge and Dudley B. Menzies Bridge.
For anyone heading downtown or into the river valley, this means your usual route may not work. Check before leaving, especially if you're trying to get close to the fireworks.
Use the City's Canada Day page for the final closure list before travelling.
→ Full announcement on edmonton.ca: https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/schedule_festivals_events/canada-day
Canada Day ETS service changes and extra LRT service
ETS will run regular Sunday schedules on Canada Day, with extra LRT frequency later in the day.
The Capital Line runs every 15 minutes during the day, then every 10 minutes until 1:30 AM on July 2. The Valley Line runs every 15 minutes all day.
This is probably the saner option if you're trying to avoid downtown parking and road closures. Not glamorous, but practical.
Riders should confirm trip timing before heading out, especially after fireworks.
→ Full announcement on edmonton.ca: https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/schedule_festivals_events/canada-day
North Saskatchewan River boat launches closed for Canada Day fireworks
The City says all North Saskatchewan River boat launches are closed because of high river levels.
That also means viewing fireworks from the river is not permitted. Watching from riverbanks is not permitted either.
It's a safety call after all this rain, and honestly, the river does not need more drama right now. Pick a designated viewing area away from the water.
Use designated viewing areas away from the river and follow posted City restrictions.
→ Full announcement on edmonton.ca: https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/schedule_festivals_events/canada-day
🏒 Oilers & Sports
Edmonton Elks stay unbeaten after Week 4 win
The Elks are still perfect to start the season. Edmonton moved to 3-0 after beating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on June 25.
That's not a small thing for a team trying to build some early belief. A 3-0 start gives fans something real to talk about before July even arrives.
The next test comes on the road. Edmonton visits the B.C. Lions on July 4 at 5:00 PM MT.
📅 Things To Do (Next 4 Days)
🎉 Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature Grounds
Source: Edmonton Downtown Business Association
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Alberta Legislature Grounds, 10800 97 Avenue NW
Cost: Free
This starts early with the 37th Annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Good for families, early risers and anyone who believes free pancakes are a civic good.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.edmontondowntown.com/articles/canada-day-events-downtown/
🎉 The Works Art and Design Festival final day
Source: Edmonton Downtown Business Association
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost:
The Works wraps up at Churchill Square with music and installations, including Technicolour DreamCloth, SUPERGARDEN and Belly of the Bull. This is a good downtown stop if you want Canada Day plans that aren't only fireworks.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.edmontondowntown.com/articles/canada-day-events-downtown/
🎉 Canada Celebrates The FIFA World Cup 2026
Source: Explore Edmonton
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Location: Fan Park / ICE District Plaza, 10104 104 Avenue NW
Cost: Free
ICE District Plaza turns into a Fan Park with match screenings at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. This one's for soccer people, food truck people and kids who just want face painting and noise.
→ Tickets / Info: https://exploreedmonton.com/event-calendar/canada-celebrates
🎉 Canada Day at Art Gallery of Alberta
Source: Edmonton Downtown Business Association
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: Pay-what-you-may
The AGA is doing pay-what-you-may admission with exhibitions including Zoe Ann Cardinal Cire: Funny Bone, Wish Bone, Back Bone. A solid choice if the weather turns gross again and you want to stay downtown.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.edmontondowntown.com/articles/canada-day-events-downtown/
🎉 Canada Day at Edmonton Valley Zoo
Source: City of Edmonton
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road NW
Cost: Regular admission
The Valley Zoo is open for Canada Day on regular admission. Rates listed by the City are Child 2-12 $10.50, Youth 13-17 $13.75, Adult 18-64 $16.95, Senior 65+ $13.75 and tots under 23 months free.
🎉 Canada Day at Fort Edmonton Park
Source: City of Edmonton
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 Street NW
Cost: Regular admission
Fort Edmonton Park is open on Canada Day with summer admission rates in effect. Adult admission is listed at $31, Child/Youth and Senior at $24.75, Family at $112, and children under 2 are free but need a ticket.
🎉 Canada Day at Muttart Conservatory
Source: CityNews Edmonton
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A Street NW
Cost: Regular admission
The Muttart is open for anyone who wants plants, pyramids and a break from wet sidewalks. City admission rates list adults at $14.95, youth and seniors at $12.95, children 2-12 at $7.75 and children under 2 free.
🎉 Mill Woods Canada Day Celebration
Source: Southeast Edmonton Community Events
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Mill Woods Park, 66 Street and 23 Avenue
Cost: Free
Mill Woods has a full Canada Day celebration with multicultural performances, dance, music and fireworks. This is one of those community events that feels big without needing to be downtown.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.seedmonton.ca/canada-day-2026
🎉 Freewill Shakespeare Festival - Something Rotten!
Source: Freewill Shakespeare Festival
Date: 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-12
Time:
Location: Heritage Amphitheatre, William Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road NW
Cost: Adults $50; Students & Seniors $40; 12 & Under free
Freewill Shakespeare Festival is back with Something Rotten! at the Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park. Tuesdays and Saturday matinees are listed as Pay-What-You-Will, which helps if your summer fun budget is already giving you side-eye.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.freewillshakespeare.com/
🎉 Canada Day: DJ-A-THON
Source: Eventbrite
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Rocky Mountain Icehouse, 10516 Jasper Avenue NW
Cost: Free
Rocky Mountain Icehouse is running a 12-hour DJ event on Canada Day. This is the downtown pick if your holiday plan starts at noon and somehow keeps going.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canada-day-dj-a-thon-tickets-1992093124160
🎉 Blanche Canada Day Party
Source: Edmonton Downtown Business Association
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 5:00 PM to late
Location: Baijiu Patio & Indoors, 10359 104 Street NW
Cost: Tickets available online via Showpass
Baijiu and A La Maison are putting on a Canada Day party with David Stone, Lugz, Navasia, Levy Breaks and Kris Harvey. More of a night-out plan than a lawn-chair-and-lemonade plan.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.edmontondowntown.com/articles/canada-day-events-downtown/
🎉 Canada Day at Cask & Barrel
Source: Edmonton Downtown Business Association
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: all day
Location: Cask & Barrel, 10041 104 Street NW
Cost:
Cask & Barrel has drink specials and live entertainment by DJ Wasiname. Handy if you're already downtown and want something casual before or after the main Canada Day stuff.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.edmontondowntown.com/articles/canada-day-events-downtown/
🎉 INTO THE DEEP TOUR (EDMONTON JULY 4)
Source: Eventbrite
Date: 2026-07-04
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown, 9910B 109 Street NW
Cost: Eventbrite listing says check ticket price
INTO THE DEEP TOUR has a July 4 Edmonton stop listed downtown. Good one to check if you're looking for a late-night music option after the holiday.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada--edmonton/music--events--next-week/
🎉 INTO THE DEEP TOUR (EDMONTON JULY 5)
Source: Eventbrite
Date: 2026-07-05
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: CPR Irvine, 9946 69 Avenue NW
Cost: Eventbrite listing says check ticket price
There's also a July 5 stop at CPR Irvine in Ritchie. This one starts earlier, which may be kinder to anyone pretending they'll have a productive Sunday.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/into-the-deep-tour-edmonton-july-5-tickets-1991745162397
🎉 Edmonton Stingers vs Calgary Surge - Canada Day game
Source: Edmonton Stingers
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre
Cost:
The Stingers host the Calgary Surge on Canada Day at the EXPO Centre. Halftime is SuperDogs, which is honestly a strong argument all by itself.
→ Tickets / Info: https://www.thestingers.ca/edmonton-stingers-unveil-2026-theme-schedule
🎉 Edmonton Riverhawks - Happy B-Day Canada!!
Source: Edmonton Riverhawks
Date: 2026-07-01
Time: 7:05 PM
Location: RE/MAX Field, 10233 96 Avenue NW
Cost: Youth tickets start at $10; adult tickets start at $21
The Riverhawks have a Canada Day game at RE/MAX Field with the Happy B-Day Canada!! promotion. Baseball by the river valley is great, but remember the river itself is not part of the viewing plan this year.
→ Tickets / Info: https://riverhawksbaseball.com/schedule/promos
🎉 Edmonton Riverhawks - Foodie Night
Source: Edmonton Riverhawks
Date: 2026-07-02
Time: 7:05 PM
Location: RE/MAX Field, 10233 96 Avenue NW
Cost: Youth tickets start at $10; adult tickets start at $21
The Riverhawks are back July 2 against the Bellingham Bells for Foodie Night, presented by Epcor. A good next-day option if Canada Day wiped you out but not completely.
→ Tickets / Info: https://tickets.gohawks.ca/
🍽 New In Edmonton
Mochido
Neighbourhood: T&T Supermarket North Town Centre, 9450 137 Avenue NW, Unit 134
Opening: opened over the weekend
Mochido has opened inside T&T Supermarket at North Town Centre. It relocated from Vancouver to Edmonton, which is the kind of small food news people will absolutely bring up in a group chat.
Ayco Cafe
Neighbourhood: 14213 103 Avenue NW
Opening: second Edmonton location now open
Ayco Cafe has opened a second Edmonton location at 14213 103 Avenue NW. That's useful if you already liked the first one and wanted a west-side option.
Ophabie
Neighbourhood: 937 Parsons Road SW
Opening: now open
Ophabie is now open on Parsons Road SW. It's a fried chicken chain, so this one's pretty easy to understand: crispy things, south side.
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That's it for today. Take care of yourself out there, and take care of someone else while you're at it.
See you Friday!
