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Emancipation Day Celebration

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August 1st, 2026 

Join us at Upper Canada Village for a day of reflection, education, and celebration of Emancipation Day. This significant event commemorates the historic abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1834 and honours the enduring journey towards resilience and triumphs of Black communities, and equality and justice.

Everyone is Welcome

Explore our Black History Exhibit, hear inspiring guest speakers, enjoy vendors, live music and performances.

Let’s come together to reflect, educate, and celebrate

📅 Date: August 1, 2026

🕚 Performance Times: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Crysler Hall is the central location for the speeches and the entertainment.

Guest Speakers

🔸 Councillor Fred Ngoundjo
🔸 Carl Everett DeJong
🔸 Denise L Francis
🔸 Daria Juüdi-Hope

Live Music & Entertainment

🎵 Remesha Burundi Drummers
🎵 Empress Nyiringango
🎵 Abena Beloved Green

Vendors

👗 Taiwera Fashions
😋 Crisp n Drizzle
🥤 Made With Sankofa
 

Dates & Times
August 1, 2026 11:00 am - August 1, 2026 3:30 pm
Admissions
Canada Strong Pass June 19 to September 7, 2026
Free admission for those 17 and under 50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old
Family (Up to 2 Adults and 3 Youth/Student) $80 (Plus HST)
Adult (25-64) $26 (Plus HST)
Senior (65+) $24 (Plus HST)
Child (under 5) Free
Military Adult (with ID) $20.00
Military Senior (with ID) $19.80

Event Information

This event is included in your Upper Canada Village daily programming admission.

Tickets are available for purchase online and purchasing tickets prior to arrival is highly recommended.

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Location

  • Upper Canada Village
  • 13740 County Rd 2
    Morrisburg, Ontario K0C 1X0 Canada     + Google Map
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