It's Parks Canada 100th Birthday!

Today is Parks Day, celebrating 100 years of the world’s first national parks service. Today in Toronto at Centre Island from Noon to 8:30 there will be lots of festivities including a free outdoor concert by Toronto singer Sarah Harmer.

• Toronto’s veteran roots rock band The Skydiggers will open the Toronto celebrations, Followed by Serena Ryder, the five octave range sensation that received a Juno in 2008 for «best new artist».
• Plan your unique Parks Canada Experience at the Welcome Centre. 
• Try and learn about outdoor activities. 
• Meet historic characters. 
• Take a souvenir snapshot in one of our amazing places. 
• Meet Parka the Beaver, Parks Canada’s mascot. 
• Visit the Trent –Severn Waterway “Wetland Discovery Trailer”. 
• Get your face painted and hands tattooed in our kids zone. 
• Enjoy local food vendors or bring your picnic.
• Celebrate in an environment friendly event!

Yesterday CBC Radio 2 celebrated with a brand new campfire song by Sarah Harmer.

You can also enjoy FREE entry to all 42 national parks, 167 national historic sites and 4 marine conservation areas today!