Montreal’s Canada Day — fête du Canada in French — would not be Canada Day without its parade, Old Port activities and the customary mega-cake. But every year has a little something different to offer. On July 1st, 2010, Montreal Canada Day organizers promise an assortment of freebie activities perfect for families (and non-families too), from 11 a.m. to midnight. Highlights include:

• motocross demos;
• acrobatic ski show;
• breakdancing;
• a yoga zone in front of the Montreal Science Centre;
• inflatable games for kids;
• food; and
• fireworks

All activities are held at the Old Port, just get off at Place d’Armes Metro and follow the crowd. For a full schedule of activities, call (514) 866-9164 or consult the Célafête website.